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Module 3 - #2 - Why is it in this unit?

2/8/2014

In a well-organized response, discuss why “Eveline” by James Joyce is part of the Death and Loss unit. Be sure to use textual reference to support your ideas.

Response: Choose one student to respond to regarding his/her post.

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Module 3 - #1 - How Background Shapes Writing

2/8/2014

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Edwidge Danticat. Photo: David Shankbone, Creative Commons.

James Joyce. Photo: C. Ruf, Zurich, ca 1918, Creative Commons.

Initial Post: Choose one of the short stories, "Between the Pool and the Gardenias" or "Eveline," from this module. Re-read the biography information about the author of the short story (either Edwidge Danticat or James Joyce). In a well-organized response, discuss how the author’s background shaped his/her writing. Be sure to use textual reference to support your ideas.

Response: Choose one (1) student to respond to regarding his/her post.

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Module 2 - Universal Themes in Literature

2/1/2014

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Nature. Photo: Karla Erdman, Brookgreen Gardens, SC. 2013.

Siblings; Joshua and Karanda Erdman. Photo: Karla Erdman, Steel Stacks 2012.

Be sure to keep notes while watching the 24-minute Universal Themes in Literature video in VLN under Instructional Materials.

After watching the video, post an initial comment listing the 7 themes and 15 sub-themes mentioned in the video and briefly explain each one. Yes, all of your responses should be the similar, but you won't see them until I release the comments ;)

Then, once the comments are released on Tuesday evening, you will go back in and post a reply on one (1) student's entry. In your reply, you will give one example of a piece of literature, short story, poem, song, movie, etc. for EACH Universal Theme. The example you provide does NOT have to be from the video.

Note: Be careful with taking notes. In order to earn full credit, you will need to be correct in your list of themes/sub-themes and explanations.

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Module 1 - Death/Loss Image PowerPoint

1/14/2014

As you begin this unit, you will view a PowerPoint presentation. To open the presentation, go to the Death & Loss Unit through the Module Button on the English 12 Online page.

The Introduction PowerPoint is the first button. Follow the directions on the 2nd slide that states that your analysis will go on the blog.
You will reply to this post with your analysis of the photo.
Be sure to follow the directions in the PowerPoint.
Postings will not be viewed until all students have completed the assignment.

Then, you will REPLY to one (1) peer regarding his/her posting. Your reply should be thoughtful and relate to the topic of the discussion as well as the person's post. It is expected that standard English grammar conventions are to be used on all discussions.

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