Homework due 3/2

1st Period: pp.136 - 147 , 260 - 263, 18 - 31, prepare for connected short answer

 

2nd Period: pp. 18 - 31, 170 - 178 everything except #18

 

3rd Period: pp 170 - 178 except #18, pp 24 - 35

 

All Classes: Think about Chapter One of UTFOJ - Come to class with concrete examples of family experiences that are similar to Estrella's. 

How would you characterize her?

Persuasion Power Point - Practice speaking it

Persuasion Ppt is in DROPBOX as is the handout from 2/8

Remember, your speech must be 3 minutes as will be graded on the merits of the argument:

Intro (see ppt)
THESIS with 2 reasons.

Topic Sentence - For each paragraph (see ppt)
Evidence: at least TWO concrete examples (people, events, history, books) with clear SUPPORT and Commentary as to how the evidence supports your reason.

Transitions between ideas and paragraphs
Persuasive phrases from ppt (just the right ones please)
Clear application of Logos, Pathos, and Ethos

A conclusion that leaves us with a bigger idea or a call to action.

Protagonist essay with counter argument

Attention: If you did not do well on the in class writing and would like to improve your grade, you may complete the essay assignment we began in class: To what extent is Either Creon or Antigone the protagonist in Antigone?  Due Mon 2/8

1.  Have a clear position

2 Compose an introduction with a clear thesis (position + why it's important)

3. 2 Complete paragraphs of evidence, support, and commentary on how your evidence supports your thesis.

4 Body paragraph 2 must have a counter argument that is then resolved with your best evidence of support and analysis.

5. Conclusion - must add to your original argument with something that makes the reader think deeper.

You may substitute this essay for the lower scored in class essay.

Antigone Substitute Assignment - Due 2/2 at the end of the period.

The following TWO essays are due at the end of the period. You may use any extra time (which I doubt there will be) to prepare your speeches. The handout is on the table by the door and posted on the Blog.

 

Please take a photo of each essay using camscanner app and send the pdf to  jessupsenglish@gmail.com

 

Essay 1:

Write a response to literature in which you analyze the nature of Creon's and Antigone’s tragic flaw. Identify errors in judgment or weaknesses in character and indicate how this flaw brings about the causes of death and affects all of Theban society. Who better fits the definition of a tragic hero, Antigone or Creon?  Support your statements with examples and quotations from the play.

 

Essay 2: 

      "Feminism is the radical notion that women are people.”  Antigone has been described as a “pre-feminist” work.  Explore the validity of this categorization. Support your statements with    examples and quotations from the play.