February 2-6, 2009
9 English:
Students need to select a novel to read for this term's novel report. Should be read by the end of February. This term, students will write an essay on the main character of their novel. Please NOTE: This term, the assignment is not a book report, but an essay on character of the novel. What were the character's personality traits, and how did the author develop those traits? DO NOT retell the story.
This week, students are working on Fast ForWord to improve Reading skills.
9/10 English:
We are reading the novella, Anthem, by Ayn Rand. Monday night, students are to look up words they do not understand in the introduction of the book.
Questions on Chapter 1:
Chapter I
1. In a well-organized paragraph, describe the society in which Anthem is set. Some areas to consider are the political structure, degree of technology, social relationships, quality of life, and education.
2. Would you want to live in this society? Explain why or why not.
3. In this chapter, Equality states that it is very unusual for men to reach the age of 45. Offer several possible explanations as to why life expectancy is so short in his society.
4. Copy and complete the following chart, and continue to add to your entries as you read each chapter. (The first entry is partially completed, as an example.)
Term and Definition ][Examples from Anthem (Try to find several examples per term)
][Why is this character or act condemned in Anthem?][Should it be condemned?Explain why or why not.
Example:
Under term: Transgression: the breaking of a law or oath.
Under example from Amthem: Transgression of Preference: Equality chooses International 4-8818 as his friend (p. 27).
Under Why condemned: They are taught that the individual is nothing, mankind is everything, and that everyone must be treated with absolute equality. To choose a friend is to single out, and elevate, one man from the group. Also, choosing a friend requires individual thought, personal choices, and value judgments, all of which are forbidden. They are expected to be mindless, and thus selfless.
Under should it be condemned: Personal response required.
Complete for the following: Sin, Curse, Crime, Evil, Damned
5. Clearly, Ayn Rand intended Equality to stand out from his “brothers.” Explain how she accomplishes this by contrasting Equality’s physical qualities and character traits to those of his fellow men.
6. Why does the Council of Vocations assign Equality 7-2521 the job of street sweeper? Is it due to error, incompetence, or a more sinister motivation? Explain.
7. When does this novel take place—in the past, the present, or the future? How do you know?
8. How would your teachers react if you had Equality’s “curse”?
9. Why do Equality’s teachers disapprove of his quick mind?
10. At this point in the novel, does Equality accept the moral teachings of his society? If so, why doesn’t he feel shame or remorse when he knows that he’s committing a crime? Find textual evidence to support your answer.
11. Would you want to be friends with someone like Equality 7-2521? Why or why not?
12 Media Studies:
Students are to create a history line of the development of Media, with references. Wikipedia is a place to start, but references are required in addition to wikipedia for support.
12 Tourism and Hospitality:
Developing lists of jobs in the Industry with expected wages. This list will be put into categories of jobs: Accommodation, Food Service, Conventions and Events, Travel, Adventure/Eco Tourisn, Travel Arrangement Agencies, Attractions, Association and Government Support for the Industry
9 English:
Students need to select a novel to read for this term's novel report. Should be read by the end of February. This term, students will write an essay on the main character of their novel. Please NOTE: This term, the assignment is not a book report, but an essay on character of the novel. What were the character's personality traits, and how did the author develop those traits? DO NOT retell the story.
This week, students are working on Fast ForWord to improve Reading skills.
9/10 English:
We are reading the novella, Anthem, by Ayn Rand. Monday night, students are to look up words they do not understand in the introduction of the book.
Questions on Chapter 1:
Chapter I
1. In a well-organized paragraph, describe the society in which Anthem is set. Some areas to consider are the political structure, degree of technology, social relationships, quality of life, and education.
2. Would you want to live in this society? Explain why or why not.
3. In this chapter, Equality states that it is very unusual for men to reach the age of 45. Offer several possible explanations as to why life expectancy is so short in his society.
4. Copy and complete the following chart, and continue to add to your entries as you read each chapter. (The first entry is partially completed, as an example.)
Term and Definition ][Examples from Anthem (Try to find several examples per term)
][Why is this character or act condemned in Anthem?][Should it be condemned?Explain why or why not.
Example:
Under term: Transgression: the breaking of a law or oath.
Under example from Amthem: Transgression of Preference: Equality chooses International 4-8818 as his friend (p. 27).
Under Why condemned: They are taught that the individual is nothing, mankind is everything, and that everyone must be treated with absolute equality. To choose a friend is to single out, and elevate, one man from the group. Also, choosing a friend requires individual thought, personal choices, and value judgments, all of which are forbidden. They are expected to be mindless, and thus selfless.
Under should it be condemned: Personal response required.
Complete for the following: Sin, Curse, Crime, Evil, Damned
5. Clearly, Ayn Rand intended Equality to stand out from his “brothers.” Explain how she accomplishes this by contrasting Equality’s physical qualities and character traits to those of his fellow men.
6. Why does the Council of Vocations assign Equality 7-2521 the job of street sweeper? Is it due to error, incompetence, or a more sinister motivation? Explain.
7. When does this novel take place—in the past, the present, or the future? How do you know?
8. How would your teachers react if you had Equality’s “curse”?
9. Why do Equality’s teachers disapprove of his quick mind?
10. At this point in the novel, does Equality accept the moral teachings of his society? If so, why doesn’t he feel shame or remorse when he knows that he’s committing a crime? Find textual evidence to support your answer.
11. Would you want to be friends with someone like Equality 7-2521? Why or why not?
12 Media Studies:
Students are to create a history line of the development of Media, with references. Wikipedia is a place to start, but references are required in addition to wikipedia for support.
12 Tourism and Hospitality:
Developing lists of jobs in the Industry with expected wages. This list will be put into categories of jobs: Accommodation, Food Service, Conventions and Events, Travel, Adventure/Eco Tourisn, Travel Arrangement Agencies, Attractions, Association and Government Support for the Industry
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