Thursday, June 11, 2009

Today, we went over the second part of the Part A exam; the critical Analytical essay. I presented you with exemplars from previous years which we discussed.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Today, we went over the first reading assignment on the exam, the personal response to texts. I presented you with previous exemplars that were at least a satisfactory, which we discussed.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Today, you read the English exam bulletin as well as a previous Part A exam. Bring this to class tomorrow.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Today, you will write an in-class essay on A Doll's House.

Friday, June 5, 2009

Today, you will write your modern drama unit exam (readings with multiple choice questions). You will write your unit essay on A Doll's House on Monday, so be sure to know it. I will pick a topic from the list you have of previously used ones.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Today, you will write a comprehension exam on the play A Doll's House. You will then actively read and answer questions in preparation of tomorrow's multiple choice modern drama unit exam.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Today, we will read Act III of A Doll's House. YOU WILL HAVE A COMPREHENSION EXAM ON THE PLAY ITSELF TOMORROW. You are then to answer the following questions:
2. In this act, Helmer frequently refers to the beauty or ugliness of appearances. Why is there so much stress on his sensitivity to the way things look?
5. How does Ibsen heighten Nora's disillusionment in the scene that follows Hemler's reading of the first letter?
10. What options did Nora have that you would expect her to consider before leaving? What would you have done in a similar circumstance? Is her leaving justified? Explain.