Homework for 11/12 September

All classes have something to accomplish outside of class before we see each other again, feel free to ask any questions about the assignments in a comment or via e-mail.

Freshman Focus

I would like for all of you to spend some more time thinking about your values and the values of the people around you.  For the Values Venn Diagram assignment I would like to see you compare and contrast your values to those of your Parent/Guardian and one of your friends.  Ask then what they value and then consider any similarities or differences.  Remember that for each person you must consider a minimum of five values.  There are ideas on that sheet as well as other values which we've discussed earlier in the week.

English IV

For homework tonight I would like for you to continue reading Book One of 1984.  This will take you to page thirty-four in our editions.  As you read, continue to be on the lookout for new vocabulary words to learn and new insights about Winston's society.  I was pleased with what you all were noticing today in class and the connections that you were able to make.  I look forward to seeing what other observations you make as we move forward.  Also be aware of the fact that we will have a quiz on this opening part of the book next week.  It would be a good idea to prepare by reviewing.

AP English III

For tonight I want you to continue chewing on Transcendentalism and read one of the most important pieces in this movement.  Tonight you'll read "Where I Lived and What I Lived For" by Thoreau.  This is in 50 Essays and can be found at this link.  Please read and annotate the text and then answer question four from 50 Essays.  The question asks you to consider something like the railroad from Thoreau's text (an object created to be useful but which actually creates a burden in our lives).  I want you to think of a similar object and consider the reasons why this object is burdensome instead of helpful.  Written responses to this question should be no longer than a page (typed, double spaced) and should be ready to be collected at the beginning of class.