Day 4

We began our listening/reading of Macbeth. Please reread the first to scenes for clear understanding making sure that you follow the guidelines of the unit long assignments.

For this evening, look at the idea of Natural v. Supernatural as we have seen this already. Give an example of this in the first 2 acts and then predict what may happen next. Also, talk about why we continue to read Shakespeare after all of these years even though it is difficult to understand.

Have a great weekend and Go Steelers!

Day 3

Tried to get the blog up earlier but had to rush out of school and have been carpooling since then.

Today we discussed the concepts of fate, guilt and ambition as prevailing areas of life. We all have encountered thoughts of these one way or another. For this evening, comment on one of the following quotes:

“Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.”
Bill Bradley

“There are no little events in life, those we think of no consequence may be full of fate, and it is at our own risk if we neglect the acquaintances and opportunities that seem to be casually offered, and of small importance."
Amelia E. Barr

or

“Guilt is anger directed at ourselves.”
Peter McWilliams

Day 2

Please give me your own personal definition of ambition. Based on the discussion today discuss whether you see yourself as willing to do anything to meet your ambition or ambitious but cautious. Explain the one you choose. Lastly, give an example in your life where your ambition caused a positive or negative outcome.

Semester 2, Week1, Day 1

So, I gave my speech about pride. With that in mind, give me your goals for this semester both in school in general and in my class. Tell me how you are going to take my words about pride and put them into action. Then, tell what grade you would like to work towards during this first cardmarking. Be realistic with all of these but most importantly, be honest.

Day 23

I hope you find something of interest in "A Doll's House." I think that it is somewhat fascinating that this event occurred so long ago but that some of the perceptions of women still exist.

For this evening, I want you to find something or someone that you found interesting in the play. Talk about how that event or person caught your attention and how it made you think more deeply about the play and about history. What is the message that you take from this story in regards to it application to us as Americans currently? To get the points for today, you must refer to 3 incidents and those impacts on the event or the person you have chosen.

Day 22

To Dr. Rank, Nora says, "When I was at home, of course I loved Papa best....I feel the same about Torvald as I did about Papa." In what ways is Nora's and Torvald's relationship like that of daugher and father? In what ways is Nora encouraged to behave in a childish and silly manner? How might she behave if people treated her more seriously? In what ways does Nora encourage Torvald's paternal treatment of her? Why might she do so?

Day 21

So we keep reading Act 2 and you should be re-reading Act 2 as we finish various parts. Nora is freaking out and somewhat paranoid thinking that Krogstaad is going to be popping up at any moment. For this blog, I want you to write out a dialogue between Nora and Torvald where she comes clean with him. Think about how you think he would react finding out about her borrowing money and then keeping a secret and think about her reaction as he reacts. Also, think about the time the story takes place.
Your dialogue needs to include 10 interactions from both people and should clearly indicate that you get their personalities thus far. Also, no direct copying from someone else. Show your creativity.

Week 5, Day 20

Today we began discussing themes and how they have impacted "A Doll's House." Please choose a theme other than one that your group did and do the following:

1. Give 3 examples of the theme
2. How has this theme impacted 2 characters in the way they interact with each other?
3. Discuss the theme in relation to realism and what Ibsen was trying to prove about that time period.

Day 19

Hope the reading went well and you are at the end of Act 1. There will most likely be a quiz on Monday over Act 1.

For today, free blog. Whatever you would like to talk about as long as it makes sense and is at least 7 sentences.

Have a great weekend.

Day 18

Today we continued our reading of "A Doll's House" and have read up to page 119. Make sure that you are re-reading as it is the best way to understand.

Based on today's reading, has your opinion of Nora changed at all. Why or why not? Based on Nora's maccaroon eating and loan taking do you think that she falls under the themes of betrayal or deception? Why or why not? Does the character of Nora create a grey area for these themes within society? Give an example of when betrayal or deception may not be negative but a neccesity.

Day 17

Today we began reading "A Doll's House." Please re-read the pages we have read thus far, 111-115.

Based on the limited interaction we have seen thus far, describe the relationship between Nora and Torvald. Do you think that they have a good relationship? Why or why not? Why does Nora feel the need to lie to him and based on his comments thus far what would be his reaction if he knew she was lying? If she has lied about little things do you think that she would be willing to lie about bigger issues?

Day 16

Tomorrow we will begin "A Doll's House."

For this evening, we shall look at a current event. When discussing the current event, make sure that you make 2 specific references to your article and to why it is important to you. Also, make sure that you cite your source. NO CITE, NO POINTS.

Week 4, Day 15

Welcome back and I hope you had a restful break. As we are down to the last weeks of the semester we will be working fast and furious to read "A Doll's House" and review for the final exam.

Remember that you have a test on Things Fall Apart tomorrow and that your charts are due.

For this evening:

"Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right."
~Oprah Winfrey