Thursday, June 11, 2009
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.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Today, we read Act II of A Doll's House. You are then to answer the following questions listed below:
1. What is the purpose of the opening scene between Nora and the nurse?
2b. What further plot complication is suggested by the conversation between Nora and Mrs. Linde after the nurse leaves?
4. In terms of the plot, why could Ibsen not allow Dr. Rank to retired Nora's bond from Krogstad?
7. Although Krogstad is committing blackmail against a helpless and basically innocent victim, Ibsen tries to avoid letting him become the exaggerated villain of melodrama. Does he succeed? Justify your opinion.
1. What is the purpose of the opening scene between Nora and the nurse?
2b. What further plot complication is suggested by the conversation between Nora and Mrs. Linde after the nurse leaves?
4. In terms of the plot, why could Ibsen not allow Dr. Rank to retired Nora's bond from Krogstad?
7. Although Krogstad is committing blackmail against a helpless and basically innocent victim, Ibsen tries to avoid letting him become the exaggerated villain of melodrama. Does he succeed? Justify your opinion.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Today, you wrote your novel review (in-class). You also had to hand in your novel study assignment. I have been very clear that this assignment must be in today as it must be marked and back to you in time for5 final study purposes. You have until the end of the day to get it in or accept a zero (again, I have stated this on more than one occasion). If you read this and have questions or concerns, I will be at the school until 4ish. You can certainly call after classes or between 11:40 and 2pm as I have a break then.
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