Things Fall Apart Classwork/Homework

Read through Chapter 5.  Complete Study Guide Questions through Chapter 4.

Homework for Mon., Dec. 6

Please read through Chapter 2 of Things Fall Apart.  Please answer study guide questions for Chapters 1 and 2 on binder paper to be handed in at the beginning of class tomorrow.

FYI: Skateistan Mini-Documentary

This is wonderful.  Enjoy!

Link to 9-minute Skateistan Mini-Documentary

Research Links for Military Intervention Essays

From the Brookings Institute:
Brookings Institute Afghanistan Index
Brookings Institute Iraq Index
Somalia: A Transition from Anarchy to Stability? (Brookings Institute)
Brookings Inst. Research on Lebanon

EBSCO Database link:  (username/password protected)
EBCSO Database

Logos, Ethos, and Pathos: Elements of Persuasion / Journal #17

Journal #17:  Describe one time that you persuaded someone to do something, it could be a parent, a friend, a teacher, etc.  Describe what persuasion methods you used:  pathos, logos, ethos?  All three?  (1 paragraph = 5 points)

Logos, Ethos, Pathos PowerPoint

Persuasive Essay: "The Use of Military Intervention"

Here is a link to the description of your final essay of the semester.

Persuasive Essay Prompts Link

Intro to Military Intervention Powerpoint

The Art of Persuasion and Susan B. Anthony's "On the Right to Vote."

Please read and take notes on pages 392-398 in your text book.  Answer questions 1-7 on page 398.

Journal #16: "Allegory of the Cave" Today

Describe an example from today's world and/or your life that the "Allegory of the Cave" could represent?  When have you (or the world, or someone you know) "come out of the cave," and what was that like?  In what ways did you (or they) resist coming out of the cave and in what ways was it difficult?

(1 paragraph - 5 points)

Journal #15: The danger of new ideas...

Prior to reading Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" from The Republic, respond to the following questions:

1.  Do you think that some people fear new ideas or think they are dangerous?
2.  Why or why not?

(1 paragraph - 5 points)

Journal #12: "Arab, American, Muslim...Marine"

While and/or after you read "Arab, American, Muslim...Marine" by Bill Bazzi, take notes on your own ideas as you read.  What did you find to be interesting, surprising, humorous, disturbing, enlightening, etc?  Reflect on this reading in one paragraph (worth 5 points).

Journal #11: "Operation Blend In"

While and/or after you read "Operation Blend In" by Maz Jobrani, take notes on your own ideas as you read.  What did you find to be interesting, surprising, humorous, disturbing, enlightening, etc?  Reflect on this reading in one paragraph (worth 5 points).

Journal #10: Israel-Palestine Role Play Response Questions

1.  Describe how the experience yesterday impacted your view of the peace process? (3-5 sentences)

2.  What is the major stumbling block in the peace process, in your character's eyes?  What is the biggest issue that needs to be resolved for the peace process to go forward? (3-5 sentences)

Israel-Palestine Role Play

Come to class on Wednesday able to portray your assigned role for our Israel-Palestine role-play.  Read the description of your role and take notes on a half-sheet of binder paper or index card to remind you of your "talking points."  On Wednesday, we will be breaking into circles immediately to begin the role-play exercise.  Please also bring your response question sheet to class.

Homework for 10/11

As you complete the Arab-American Handbook Chapter 1 reading, take 8-10 notes about what you feel are the most important points that the author is trying to make.

Journal #9: Viewing Satire

Satire:  literary/artistic genre that pokes fun at society/politics with the intention of provoking change.

You are going to view a clip of satire by Stephen Colbert.  Explain how this is an example of satire.  What is this making fun of?  How do you know?  How does it relate to what we've been studying the last few days about Arab and Arab-American stereotyping?
March To Keep Fear Alive

Journal #8: Arab-American Handbook Chapter One

Summarize everything you remember from yesterday's Arab-American Handbook reading.  1 paragraph.

In-Class Short Essay: Contrasting the Literature of Israel and Palestine

Write a short essay contrasting the Israeli and Palestinian literature we read in class.  ("Shoes" and "The Bus Driver Who Wanted to Be God" is the Israeli literature and "A Child Borrowed His Uncle's Gun..." is Palestinian.)  Here is how to organize your essay:

1st two paragraphs:  How are the stories of Israel and Palestine different?  (You may discuss any of the following:  setting, plot, characters, writing style, theme, tone, etc.)

2nd two paragraphs:  What do the stories say about their respective societies?

Essay is due on Thursday, 9/30/10. Since it will be done mostly in-class, handwritten is fine.

Journal #7: Before we read Palestinian literature...

Part One:

In 5 sentences or so, describe what you think Palestinian literature will be like.  In what ways do you think it will be different than Israeli literature? 

Part Two:
Make a list of differences you see in this piece, "A Boy Borrows His Uncle's Gun," compared to other literature that you've read.  List at least 5 characteristics.

Links: Israel-Palestine Lecture Materials

Click on the following links to download materials.

The Art of Banksy (from the West Bank)
Israel-Palestine Vocabulary
Hebrew Civilization Lecture and Questions

Etgar Keret (Israel) Discussion Questions Link

http://drop.io/kenetquestions

The above link is for the discussion questions for Etgar Keret's short stories "The Bus Driver Who Wanted to be God" and "Shoes."

2010 International Day of Peace Link

http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/2010/index.shtml

Early Civilizations in the Fertile Crescent Link

The following link contains the lecture and questions for Early Civilizations of the Fertile Crescent.
Quiz on 9/15/10 on this unit of study.

http://drop.io/btn6uyd 

Time Magazine article: "Is God in Our Genes"

Here is the link to the article and the discussion questions to be completed for homework.  Due Friday, 9/10/10.

http://drop.io/godgene

Journal #3: "Defining Religion"

1. Define "Religion."

2. Why are there religions?

3. Of the 3 perspectives (i.e. materialism, functionalism, and faith), which one do you most agree with and why?

Aristide Article and Questions

Here is a link to the Aristide article and questions entitled, "Globalization:  A View from Below." 

http://drop.io/aristidearticle

Journal #2" "Invading New Markets"

Respond to “Invading New Markets.” Describe what you see in the image. Next, describe what you think the artist is trying to get across to his audience? In other words, what does it mean?

http://www.jochenenglish.de/?p=5517

Baraka Essay

After viewing the film Baraka, use the three questions on your Baraka Introduction handout to compose a 5-paragraph essay with an original title, thesis statement, solid introduction and conclusion, and three detailed 8+ sentence body paragraphs.

Rough drafts should be emailed to me by Friday, September 3rd no later than midnight.  We will spend two days in the lab:  Wednesday, Sept. 1, and Thurs. Sept. 2.  If you think you will need more time, be sure to plan accordingly.  Please email your attached rough draft in Microsoft Word format (new version okay) to nuthenglish@hotmail.com.

Final drafts will be due Tuesday, September 14 in PAPER form.  Please do not email your final draft to me.  Thanks!

Here is the website where you can access the essay description:  http://drop.io/barakaessay