English 12
1. Hand in drafts 1 and 2 of essay.
2. Literary Device Quiz.
3. Themes recurrent in English 12:
- disillusionment - nihilism
4. Read John Cheever's "Reunion"
5. Assignment: Describe how Cheever blends elements of humour, pathos, and the grotesque in "Reunion". Due TOMORROW.
Paragraph 1 - Theme statement + thesis (state what you think is the author's purpose to this story, what is he saying about humanity?) + concluding sentence, including a transition.
Paragraph 2 - Topic sentence + evidence (cite examples from the story, explain how they relate back to theme & thesis).
Paragraph 3 - Restatement of theme and thesis, overall impression story gives reader.
**Use examples from the text**
- Quotation integration example:
Cheever's description of Charlie's father intimates just how condescending he is. The grotesque exchange between he and the waiters, punctuated by "clapp(ing) his hands", evokes pathos from the reader; we feel as embarrassed and ashamed as Charlie does.
English 11 (block 2)
1. Hand in drafts 1 and 2 of essay.
2. Literary Device Quiz.
3. Discuss English 11 recurrent themes:
- the question: is mankind good or evil?
- internal conflict - rivalry - innocence vs. experience - humanity's inherent weakness - fear
4. Read "The Lamp at Noon"
*Tomorrow: Writing assignment:
-Describe the atmosphere of the story and the mood created in the characters and readers by this setting. How do the setting and atmosphere create a sense of isolation in the characters?
- Which of the two characters do you feel more sympathy for? Why?
**Use text examples**
- quotation integration and citation
- objective writing (no "I" statements)
English 11 (block 4)
1. Hand in drafts 1 and 2 of essay.
2. Literary Device Quiz.
3. Discuss English 11 recurrent themes:
- the question: is mankind good or evil?
- internal conflict - rivalry - innocence vs. experience - humanity's inherent weakness - fear
4. Read "Harrison Bergeron"
*Tomorrow: Writing assignment:
- Describe, using examples from the text, the difference between equality and fairness.
- What effect does Vonnegut's use of exaggeration have on the reader?
- quotation integration and citation
- objective writing (no "I" statements)
