[Extra Credit] Poisonwood Bible #6

Connect the Biblical quotation from The Apocrypha that introduces Book Six to the narrative in Book Six.
1. Explain the Biblical quotation itself and
2. Make the connections.

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Compare the Ibo and the native people of the Congo in terms of a Cultural Aspect (law, any aspect of kinesics, marriage rites, stories, religion, punishment, war, etc.)

Due: Friday, April 9

Poisonwood Bible #5

Connect the Biblical quotation from Exodus that introduces Book Five to the narrative in Book Five.
1. Explain the Biblical quotation itself and
2. Make the connections.

Due: Friday, April 9

[Extra Credit] Things Fall Apart #6

Choose a Cultural Aspect (see suggestions in Blog #5) to compare between the Ibo and the Bushmen of the Kalahari as they are seen in The Gods Must Be Crazy.

Use MLA Citation when referencing the Ibo.

Do not repeat an Aspect posted by anyone else. In other words, someone may discuss one law, you may not discuss the same law but you may discuss a different law.

Due: Friday, April 9

Things Fall Apart #5

Compare a Cultural Aspect ( law, dress, religion, language, any component of kinesics, marriage rituals, stories, punishment, war, etc. ) of three different cultures:

• Ibo
• The conquerors of the Ibo
• Your culture (Salvadoran or a different home culture)

Do not repeat an Aspect posted by anyone else. In other words, someone may discuss one law; you may not discuss the same law but you may discuss a different law.

For the Ibo and the conquerors, use MLA citations. For the conquerors you may need to do some research beyond the book.

Due Friday April 9

Poisonwood Bible #4

Connect the Biblical quotation from Bel and the Serpent that introduces Book Four to the narrative in Book Four.
1. Explain the Biblical quotation itself and
2. Make the connections.
Due: March 23

Things Fall Apart #4

From Part I, II, or III of Things Fall Apart, I would like you to find an example of one of these forms of communication that either stands alone or embellishes the word component of language:Paralinguistics, including:

• intonation - enunciation, pitch volume, speech rate
• language frames or
• non-word sounds

Do not forget to cite using MLA style. After you have found and posted your example, comment on the impact that this non-verbal communication has on the meaning of the word component or situation. (Can you find a parallel in your own language?) Please read the postings of your peers and do not use an example already used. Due: Tuesday, March 23.

Poisonwood Bible #3

Connect the Biblical quotation from The Judges that introduces Book Three to the narrative in Book Three.
1. Explain the Biblical quotation itself and
2. Make the connections.
Due: March 16

Things Fall Apart #3

From Parts I or II of Things Fall Apart, I would like you to find an example of one of these forms of communication that either stands alone or embellishes the word component of language:
Chronemics
Haptics
Proxemics
Clothing and/or Ornamentation
Do not forget to cite using MLA style.
After you have found and posted your example, comment on the impact that this non-verbal communication has on the meaning of the word component or situation. (Can you find a parallel in your own language?) Please read the postings of your peers and do not use an example already used.
Due: Tuesday, March 16.

Poisonwood Bible #2

Connect the Biblical quotation from Revelation that introduces Book Two to the narrative in Book Two. 1. Explain the Biblical quotation itself and 2. Make the connections. Due: March 9

Things Fall Apart #2

For Part I of Things Fall Apart, I would like you to find an example of one of these forms of communication that either stands alone or embellishes the word component of language:
Kinesics (as Body Language), including:

• Facial Expression,
• Occulesics,
• Gestures and
• Posture.

Do not forget to cite using MLA style.

After you have found and posted your example, comment on the impact that this non-verbal communication has on the meaning of the word component. (Can you find a parallel in your own language?) Please read the postings of your peers and do not use an example already used.

Due: Tuesday, March 9.

Poisonwood Bible #1

Connect the Biblical quotation from Genesis that introduces Book One to the narrative in Book One. 1. Explain the Biblical quotation itself and 2. Make the connections. Due: March 2

Things Fall Apart #1

Proverbs, Axioms and Fables in Things Fall Apart Choose a proverb or axiom or fable from Part One Chapters 1-9.
You need to 1. interpret and 2. discuss its importance in the chapter. Do not repeat anyone else's choice!!! So, if you have one you really want to talk about, do it early so someone else doesn't beat you to it. Due Date: Tuesday, March 2

Tale of Two Cities and Gullivers Travels #7

For Ceci and Carla:
Part 1: Choose a quotation from the section you are reading, it should now be the end of the book - the concluding chapters. Post the quotation and discuss its relevance in two ways, consider:

• historical-political references,
• the power of the language (imagery or poetic devices etc.),
• in terms of the ideals of Romanticism or the era,
• the quotation's symbolic meaning,
• its purpose such as a flashback or foreshadowing or character development.

Part 2: Mention what Themes seemed to be dominant in your novel. Choose one to expand upon!!! The expansion does not have to be long but it does need to be insightful.

Your seventh reflection is due on Monday, December 7.

Frankenstein Post #9 Blocks C+F

Frankenstein Chapter 24
Chapter 24 brings us full circle, back to Walton's ship and his letters to his sister. What symbolic and practical purpose did Walton play in this story? What was the symbolic purpose of others to the meanings/themes of the story? Consider:

• Clerval?
• Elizabeth?
• Victor?
• Monster?
• The DeLacey Family?
• Anyone else?

Think of what you know of the Romantic Era as you respond. Comment on two characters other than Walton. Of course use quotations to support your analysis, and don't use a quotation used by anyone else.

Due Monday, December 7

Tale of Two Cities and Gullivers Travels #6

For Ceci and Carla:

Choose a quotation from the section you are reading, post the quotation and discuss its relevance in two ways, either:

• historical-political references,
• the power of the language (imagery or poetic devices etc.),
• in terms of the ideals of Romanticism or the era,
• the quotation's symbolic meaning,
• its purpose such as a flashback or foreshadowing or character development.
• If you have another area you think is relevant, use that as a heading and go for it!
  

Your sixth reflection is due on Friday, December 4.

Frankenstein Post #8 Blocks C+F

9. Frankenstein Chapters 21-23
These Chapters are laden with the repercussions of the decision Victor makes in the previous chapters.

• Express one thematic statement that these chapters make. Explain. For instance, I am sure you can make statements about revenge and repentance and guilt and monstrosity based on these repercussions. Use a quotation as support; don't use a quotation used by anyone else.
• Differentiate between what you think Shelley intended (Romantic Era) and what you (Modern Era) got from it.

Due Friday, December 4.

Tale of Two Cities and Gullivers Travels #5

For Ceci and Carla:
Choose a quotation from the section you are reading, post the quotation and discuss its relevance in two ways, either:

• historical-political references,
• the power of the language (imagery or poetic devices etc.),
• in terms of the ideals of Romanticism or the era,
• the quotation's symbolic meaning,
• its purpose such as a flashback or foreshadowing or character development.
• If you have another area you think is relevant, use that as a heading and go for it!

Your fifth reflection is due on Monday, November 30.

PS. Two more to go so adjust your reading for this. Thank you for being flexible.

Frankenstein Post #7 Blocks C+F

Frankenstein Chapters 17-20

• For Victor, the Monster's arguments are so convincing that he agrees to the demands at first. What reason(s) does he use for reversing his original decision?
• Is it completely a rational decision? Whether your opinion is 'yes' or 'no' elaborate with textual support. Again, do not use quotations that anyone else has used.

Due: Monday, November 30

Frankenstein Post #6 Block F

Frankenstein Chapters 13 and 14
Observe all the members of the De Lacey family; describe two fully; use one or two quotations to support your interpretations. Do not use a quotation used previously. Make sure all characters are fully described - in other words if one is not described when you are starting to write your descriptions, consider describing him or her. Post due Wednesday, November 25.

Frankenstein Post #6 Block C

Frankenstein Chapters 11-12

Here we learn what has been happening to the monster during the time we have been following Victor’s meanderings; we learn the origin of his eloquence. What two things do you think have been the most critical to his development? Explain. Use one or two quotations to support your view. Be sure you do not use a quotation that someone else has used. Post due Wednesday, November 25.