assignments+for+World+Literature

ASSIGNMENTS FOR WORLD LITERATURE

May 15: Reading Schedule for __Lord of the Flies__ - assigned on May 14: Chap 1 and Questions assigned on May 15: Chap 2 and Questions assigned on May 18: Chap 3 and Questions - quiz for chapters 1-3 tomorrow assigned on May 19: Chap 4 and Questions assigned on May 20: Chaps. 5 & 6 and Questions- quiz 4-6 tomorrow May 21: Quiz / discussion today assigned on May 22: Reading Day in class -Chap 7 & 8 Questions assigned on May 26: Chap 9 and Questions - quiz tomorrow on chaps 7-9 May 27: Quiz chaps 7-9 / discussion today assigned on May 28: Reading Day in class -Chap 10-12, Questions June 1: discussion on chaps 10,11 June 2 : discussion and review of novel - prepare for final test- Thursday, June 4.

March 3: questions (chapters 19-25 of __Candide__) -1. In chapters 19-24, name as many examples of human greed that is shown in as many of the characters as possible. Write the character's name and a brief sentence as to what they did that demonstrates their greed. 2. Explain why it would be appropriate to call Candide and Martin the "odd couple." Is Martin a good or bad traveling companion for Candide? Explain why? 3. What is the satirical point that is being made through the example of the English admiral being executed (111)? 4. What do you find most alarming when you read Pacquette's account of her life and present occupation? (114-115) Explain why? 5. Religious vocations are often said to be "a calling". Does it seem that Brother Giroflee was "called" to the religious life? Explain why? What satirical point is Voltaire making about the religious orders? 6. What impressions does Candide have of Senator Pococurante? What impressions does Martin have of Senator Pococurante? What are YOUR impressions of Senator Pococurante?

AGE OF RATIONALISM: SPEECH -Students were to research a person from the Enlightenment and create a typed outline from which they will give a 2 minute and 30 second speech. Each speaker will need to have a short powerpoint sldeshow (minimum of 3 slides and at least one picture used in the slide show). Speeches will start on Monday, Feb 2 and at that time the students need to have 2 copies of their outlines and their powerpoint on a jump drive for easy access on the day of the speech. Click on the following documents for a copy of the overall instructions/ guidelines for the speech and the grading rubric for the speech.