Tuesday, October 11, 2016
8th Period - Reading and Journaling due 10/13
Reading - Please Read through Chapter 8 . . . If you have questions (ie. questions about character, culture, tribal customs), bring them to class so we can work to answer them.
Dialectical Journal - Complete Through at least Chapter 7 (hopefully 8).
Monday, October 10, 2016
Substitute Assignment- 1st Period - Due at the end of class
Due at the End of Class - Complete on separate sheet of paper and follow the instructions.
Please
answer the following questions in at least four complete sentences each.
Chapter
3:
1.
What
is the meaning of Chika’s statement to Unoka (Okonkwo’s father) that “when a
man is at peace with his gods and ancestors, his harvest will be good or bad
according to the strength of his arm”?
2.
Do
you believe people should be rewarded for hard work? Why or why not? Do you
think all hard work is rewarded? Why or why not? Provide examples.
3.
How
does Okonkwo feel about his father? Why? Provide two quotes that show this
feeling.
4.
Should
children be dutiful and loving to their parents under any circumstance? Why or
why not?
Chapter
4:
5.
Describe
Okonkwo’s personality. Using examples from the chapter, characterize Okonkwo’s
beliefs and actions.
6.
Should
people who are angry and judgemental be allowed to succeed? Why or why not?
7.
Who
is Ikemefuna?
8.
Can
people who are not your relatives be family? Why or why not? If yes, how does
this happen?
Chapter
5
9.
Why
doesn’t Okonkwo like feasts? What does this say about his character’s
personality? Find another sentence in the book that supports this claim.
10.
In chapter 5, Okonkwo’s anger gets the best of
him. Cite the two instances when he acts violently. Why does he behave this
way?
11. Describe Okonkwo’s daughter Ezinma. How does
she act?
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Reading: Things Fall Apart 8th Period Due 10/07
Reading: Things Fall Apart 8th Period Due 10/07
Dialectical Journal Complete Through Chapter 4.
Reading through Chapter 5 Complete.
Table Quiz.
Select 5 proverbs from the text and write them on note cards.
Reading Due 1st Period through Chapter 4 by 10/06
Reading Due 1st Period through Chapter 4 by 10/06
Dialectical Journal Complete through Chapter 3.
Table Quiz!
Things Fall Apart Dialectical Journal and Assignments 1st and 8th
Journal Requirements For Each Chapter
A) 6 - 10 quotes: comments, observations, and ideas about the quote as it relates to character, culture, conflict, or Achibe's goals.
B) Reading Questions and answers that I leave of the Blog
C) Leave Room at the End Of Each Chapter for Classwork and Class connections/discussions
D) How are the Igbo similar or not to your culture?
Friday, September 30, 2016
Homework Things Fall Apart - 1st Period - Due 10/03 A
Post a thoughtful and considered response to the following (you may also comment on another post for EC by clicking the "reply" button.
From the "Culture" worksheet you made notes about FIVE aspects of life and how yours are different from Okonkwo and his extended family.
In a clear, well written paragraph explain what five features of the lifestyle described in the novel are different from your own. If you don't have the handout, the list is below.
● Tradition: how important is tradition in the way you live your life and how important is an understanding of the traditions you live in, compared with what is presented in Okonkwo’s lifestyle?
● Respect: for family, chi (personal god), community, friends and enemies.
● Personal goals and ambitions: write down three of yours and three of Okonkwo’s.What are the differences?
● Relationships: between men and women, adults and children, friends and enemies, black and white.
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