Describe something ironic that happens in these chapters regarding the role of women in the Gilead. Cite the pages and analyze in detail.
One definition of irony is an outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected (dictionary.com).
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
chapters 38-39: Same old, same old
Read chapters 38-39 and:
- Identify one use of allusion, symbol, imagery or double entendre in these chapters
- Type the word or phrase, label what it is, and its page number
- Explain how it is either an allusion, double entendre or symbol
-***Explain which theme is exemplified in this phrase or word***
-***Explain HOW this word choice exemplifies the theme***
YOU MAY NOT USE THE SAME CHOICE AS SOMEONE ELSE ON THE BLOG. THIS MEANS "The early bird gets the worm!"
YOU MUST USE PROPER SPELLING, GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.
- Identify one use of allusion, symbol, imagery or double entendre in these chapters
- Type the word or phrase, label what it is, and its page number
- Explain how it is either an allusion, double entendre or symbol
-***Explain which theme is exemplified in this phrase or word***
-***Explain HOW this word choice exemplifies the theme***
YOU MAY NOT USE THE SAME CHOICE AS SOMEONE ELSE ON THE BLOG. THIS MEANS "The early bird gets the worm!"
YOU MUST USE PROPER SPELLING, GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Chapters 36-37: Mandatory Post
Read chapters 36-37 and:
- Identify one use of allusion, symbol, imagery or double entendre in these chapters
- Type the word or phrase, label what it is, and its page number
- Explain how it is either an allusion, double entendre or symbol
-***Explain which theme is exemplified in this phrase or word***
-***Explain HOW this word choice exemplifies the theme***
YOU MAY NOT USE THE SAME CHOICE AS SOMEONE ELSE ON THE BLOG. THIS MEANS "The early bird gets the worm!"
YOU MUST USE PROPER SPELLING, GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.
A few people repeated another's work. This is ok if there is a different perspective only. Try to move beyond the F word.
- Identify one use of allusion, symbol, imagery or double entendre in these chapters
- Type the word or phrase, label what it is, and its page number
- Explain how it is either an allusion, double entendre or symbol
-***Explain which theme is exemplified in this phrase or word***
-***Explain HOW this word choice exemplifies the theme***
YOU MAY NOT USE THE SAME CHOICE AS SOMEONE ELSE ON THE BLOG. THIS MEANS "The early bird gets the worm!"
YOU MUST USE PROPER SPELLING, GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.
A few people repeated another's work. This is ok if there is a different perspective only. Try to move beyond the F word.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Mandatory- chapters 34-35 blog
Read chapters 34-35 and:
- Identify one use of allusion, symbol, imagery or double entendre in these chapters
- Type the word or phrase, label what it is, and its page number
- Explain how it is either an allusion, double entendre or symbol
-***Explain which theme is exemplified in this phrase or word***
-***Explain HOW this word choice exemplifies the theme***
YOU MAY NOT USE THE SAME CHOICE AS SOMEONE ELSE ON THE BLOG. THIS MEANS "The early bird gets the worm!"
YOU MUST USE PROPER SPELLING, GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.
- Identify one use of allusion, symbol, imagery or double entendre in these chapters
- Type the word or phrase, label what it is, and its page number
- Explain how it is either an allusion, double entendre or symbol
-***Explain which theme is exemplified in this phrase or word***
-***Explain HOW this word choice exemplifies the theme***
YOU MAY NOT USE THE SAME CHOICE AS SOMEONE ELSE ON THE BLOG. THIS MEANS "The early bird gets the worm!"
YOU MUST USE PROPER SPELLING, GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Layers of the onion: chapters 27-29
Read and take notes on chapters 27-29. I would like you to summarize each chapter to get the basics of the plot.
The real objective is to look beyond the explicit plot at the words and phrases to find punctuation, italics, symbols, imagery, foreshadowing, irony, allusions, duplicity of meaning to convey hidden meanings about Offred, the Gilead and others in the story. Focus on being the detective!
Share your ideas and try to label the type of writing she uses to convey the message.
For example, when Atwood describes how Ofglen and Offred eat strawberries until they are almost sick (chpater 27), that may be showing how they are being careless and enjoying themselves. To eat a whole basket of strawberries means the eater must really have a love or passion for them. Atwood shows a change in Offred and in society since the two handmaids are being passionate about something- a red, juicy fruit! This shows a break down in the formalities of the Gilead and a breaking of the rules since passion is not really acceptable. Offred is choosing to be an individual, not just a red baby-making machine.
The real objective is to look beyond the explicit plot at the words and phrases to find punctuation, italics, symbols, imagery, foreshadowing, irony, allusions, duplicity of meaning to convey hidden meanings about Offred, the Gilead and others in the story. Focus on being the detective!
Share your ideas and try to label the type of writing she uses to convey the message.
For example, when Atwood describes how Ofglen and Offred eat strawberries until they are almost sick (chpater 27), that may be showing how they are being careless and enjoying themselves. To eat a whole basket of strawberries means the eater must really have a love or passion for them. Atwood shows a change in Offred and in society since the two handmaids are being passionate about something- a red, juicy fruit! This shows a break down in the formalities of the Gilead and a breaking of the rules since passion is not really acceptable. Offred is choosing to be an individual, not just a red baby-making machine.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Turning points and symbols: chapter 23 and 24
Feel free to (in an appropriate and grammatically correct manner) discuss and ask questions about how chapters 23 and 24 are turning points in the novel. Why is it a turning point in the plot? Why is it a turning point in the writing style? What symbols keep recurring?
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Test Prep: nysedregents.org
You can prepare for tomorrow's essay by going to www.nysedregents.org and click on Comprehensive English. Go to Aug 2009 session two exam. Click on Comprehensive English Exam and download. You will need Adobe. Look at Part A. This is exactly the format for the exam on Friday. Scan it to get to know the exam.
Next, go back and click on Scoring Key and Rating Guide for Day two, Part A. Skim through pages 4-40 to see actual papers for the test and their grades from a 6 down to a 1. There are three examples of each grade (6,5,4,3,2,1) and a note box to tell you why it was graded that way.
The rubric is the one we always use which you can look at on page 3.
Feel free to blog on hstathandmaid.blogspot.com with comments and concerns.
Go over your notes on The Handmaid's Tale from chapters 1-22 about the characters and symbols/allusions.
Next, go back and click on Scoring Key and Rating Guide for Day two, Part A. Skim through pages 4-40 to see actual papers for the test and their grades from a 6 down to a 1. There are three examples of each grade (6,5,4,3,2,1) and a note box to tell you why it was graded that way.
The rubric is the one we always use which you can look at on page 3.
Feel free to blog on hstathandmaid.blogspot.com with comments and concerns.
Go over your notes on The Handmaid's Tale from chapters 1-22 about the characters and symbols/allusions.
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