Literature 7-8
We finish our review of the poetry unit today with an overview of the four narrative poems we did: "Lochinvar," "The Raven," "Casey at the Bat," and "Jabberwocky." For each of these four poems, respond to the following in complete sentences. 1. Who is the main character (the protagonist)? 2. Describe the setting in about 25 words. 3. Describe the main conflict in about 25 words. 4. What was the result of the conflict? 5. What characteristics of the protagonist are the most important ones? Give several. 6. What led to the character's success or failure in the conflict? Explain. 7. What is meant by the term "free verse"? 8. Which of these narrative poems is written in free verse?
Due no later than noon tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21.
American Literature
Respond to each of the following in a paragraph of about 50 words. 1. Explain how the author uses religious references and religious language. 2. Henry's friend John Wilson has a prized possession. What is it, and how does it relate to the plot? 3. Reread the first paragraph of the book. In what ways does it foreshadow what is to come? 4. Henry is generally a sympathetic character, but he has his flaws. Explain what some of his flaws are. 5. Henry is a different person at the end of the novel. it doesn't happen all at once, but it happens gradually. Choose a scene that helps to bring about this change in Henry and briefly explain how. Due no later than noon tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21.
British Literature
You are to have The Power and the Glory finished by Wednesday no later than 5:00 pm. Respond to each chapter as you read them, one at a time: questions, impressions, sparkle and reason for choosing it.
"She Walks in Beauty" (pp.631-633). All responses except #6 should be in complete sentences. 1. Read the biographical notes on Byron and write down 5 facts worth knowing about him. 2. What is the background of the poem? 3. Read the poem aloud or listen to it here. What are your first impressions? 4. How many strong beats are in each line? 5. All of the stanzas have the same rhyme pattern. What is it? 6. Give the meaning of the following as they are used in the poem: a) clime, b) aspect, c) mellow'd, d) gaudy, e) impair'd, f) raven, g) serenely, h) eloquent, i) tint. Due no later than noon tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21.
C.S. Lewis
Finish Perelandra later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday. Respond to each chapter as you read them, one at a time: questions, impressions, sparkle and reason for choosing it.
Luke and Acts
Paul's first missionary journey is over. In the meantime, another problem has arisen with in the church. 1. What was the earlier problem with Ananias and Sapphira? 2. What was the earlier problem with the widows of the Hebraic Jews? Read Acts 15:1-21 and respond in complete sentences. 3. What were the men from Judea teaching in Syrian Antioch? 4. What have we heard before about Syrian Antioch? 5. How did Paul and Barnabas get involved? 6. Why were they sent to Jerusalem? 7. What good news did they spread to the churches during the journey? 8. What were the Christian Pharisees saying? 9. What's the main thing you remember about the Pharisees from the gospel of Luke? 10. According to Peter, what is the proof that God accepts believing Gentiles just as they are? 11. What is the literal meaning of the work "yoke"? 12. Peter is using it figuratively. What does he mean? 13. According to Peter, how are all people saves, Jew and Gentile? 14. Who replies to Peter? 15. What is the main point of his quotation from the prophet Amos? 16. What 4 rules does he say the Gentiles should be sure to follow? Due no later than noon tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21.
Poets and Prophets
Read Is. 37:1-20. Write and answer 10 how/why questions about it. Due no later than noon tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21.
French Classes: see earlier posts.
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