Brave New World Reading Assignments & Exam Review

Brave New World Reading Assignments:

Read Chapter 1 of Brave New World for Friday, January 8.

Read Chapters 2 & 3 of Brave New World for Monday, January 11.

Read Chapter 4 of Brave New World for Tuesday, January 12.

Read Chapters 5 & 6 of Brave New World for Thursday, January 14.

Read Chapters 7 & 8 of Brave New World for Tuesday, January 19.

Read Chapters 9-11 of Brave New World for Thursday, January 28.

Read Chapters 12 & 13 of Brave New World for Friday, January 29.

Finish Brave New World for Monday, February 1.

Exam Review:
The following works will be included on the exam: 1984, Brave New World (chapters 1-8), and Catcher in the Rye. Review the themes, characters, and plot of each story before coming to the exam. We have also completed the following modes of writing this semester: Narration & Description, Comparison, and Argument & Persuasion. On the first section of the exam you will be using one of the above modes in a writing prompt. The second section of the exam include a reading selection that you will analyze and respond to questions based on purpose, audience, and strategy. Meet in computer lab #438 for your exam. You will have the opportunity to type your responses.

December Assignments:

A reminder of things to think about while reading 1984:

Parent/Child Relationship
Relationship between Co-workers
Husband/wife Relationship
Julia/Winston Comparison
Connecting 1984 to our society today -- Privacy, Censorship, etc.

1984 Reading Assignments:

Due Wednesday, Dec. 9: Pages 69-136 of 1984 is to be read by today.

Due Friday, Dec. 11: Pages 136-156 of 1984 is to be read by today.

Due Wednesday, December 16: Pages 156-184 is to be read by today.

Due Monday, December 21: Pages 184-185, 199-201, 217-260. I am not making you read a certain section of the novel. If you are interested, however, feel free to read THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF OLIGARCHIAL COLLECTIVISM by Emmanuel Goldstein beginning on page 184 and ending on 217.

Due Monday, January 4: Pages 261-the end

The Week of November 30

Due Friday, Dec. 4:
1. Pages 1-69 of 1984

Think about the following while reading the novel:

• compare the happenings of the novel to the happenings of today
• note the similarities and differences between the husband and wife relationship, the parent and child relationship, and the relationship between co-workers
• note the similarities and differences between Julia and Winston

2. Research Notes

Meet me in the computer lab on Wednesday and Thursday for research on 1984 topics. Completed research in the form of notes needs to be completed for Friday's class.

Due Monday, December 7:
Persuasive Speech
Due Date Change: Final typed speech will be due on Monday, December 7. Please make sure to have a copy with the works cited page attached for me and have a copy for yourself. Speeches will begin on Monday.

The Week of Nov. 23

Due Monday: Your research folder (highlighted articles, works cited page, & thesis statement)
Monday we will discuss the writing format of the speech and what type of visuals you may use.

Tuesday and Wednesday: Meet me in computer lab #438 to begin typing your speech. A final typed speech will be due (with works cited paper and folder) on Friday, Dec. 4. Speeches will begin on Monday, Dec. 7 in the Library.

The Week of November 16

Meet at the library each day with your issue paper folder. You will spend the week researching your issue. You will need to have four highlighted articles, a works cited page, and a typed thesis statement by Monday, November 23. You will receive a grade each day in the library. Therefore, you should be using your time in the library wisely.

Due Wednesday, November 18 at 11:59 PM: Final Memoir Discussion is to be posted on the Ning. Click on your novel title in the Forum and respond under the subheading - Final Discussion. Many of you did not participate in the second discussion. Please do not let this happen again for this final discussion. http://hatlerenglish.ning.com

Assignments for the Weeks of Nov. 9

This week will begin our discussion on the Persuasion and Argument Unit. We will also be discussing the issue paper. You will be picking out your topic for the issue paper by the end of the week. Details will be discussed in class. Below is a list of the other assignments and due dates for the week:

Issue Paper Due Date Information:

Details on both of the assignments below will be given in class.
3 possible topics for issue paper due Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Typed chosen topic and opposing viewpoints due Friday, Nov. 13.

The 12 CP-A Ning has the PowerPoint Presentation on Argument and Persuasion:
http://hatlerenglish.ning.com .

The Week of October 26

Due Friday, Oct. 30 -- The first section of reading with your chosen memoir (see 12 CP-A Ning for what you need to have read by today)
Due Friday, Oct. 30 9PM -- Forum Discussion # 1 (Requirements are found on the 12 CP-A Ning & I also gave you a ditto with the requirements)

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