Thursday, April 29, 2010

F451 Day 2

1. Pages 18-35 (the top of the page after the Rules).
a. What do we learn about firemen in this section? Both who the firemen are, and their history?
b. Why does Clarisse not fit in at school? What is strange about the definitions she uses? Does that remind you of anything?

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

F451 Day 1 HW

1. Pages 3-18 (midway through the page at the break)
HW Questions:
i. What is revealed about the world of the novel by the things that Clarisse says about why people think she is strange?
ii. What do we learn about Mildred and Guy’s relationship by Mildred’s suicide attempt?

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Native Son HW

Due Monday, a 2 page paper stating your vote in the case (death or life in prison), and then explaining the reasoning behind your vote. You should use the text as support for your reasoning. Proper MLA format, double spaced.