Homework Due Mon., Dec. 14 (Alpha-CHS) / Tues., Dec. 15 (Omega-SHS)

Read Hamlet Act 2, Scene 2 and study Act 2 Famous Quotations. For a copy of the Act 2 Famous Quotations list, click here.

Homework Due Thur., Dec. 10 (Alpha-Churchill) / Fri., Dec. 11 (Omega-Sheldon)

Read Act 2, Scene 1 of Hamlet and study Act 1 Famous Quotations.

There will be a quiz on Act 1 Famous Quotations.

Click here for a copy of the list of Act 1 Famous Quotations.

Homework Due Tues., Dec. 8 (Alpha) / Wed., Dec. 9 (Omega)

Read Act 1, Scenes 4 and 5 of Hamlet.

Homework Due Fri., Dec. 4 (Alpha) / Mon., Dec. 7 (Omega)

Read Act 1, Scenes 2 and 3 of Hamlet.

Then do this assignment on Hamlet's first soliloquy ("this too, too sullied flesh"):

• Re-read Hamlet’s soliloquy in Act 1, Scene 2, lines 133-164. Read it aloud several times.
• Paraphrase this passage (summarize it in detail in your own words to demonstrate that you understand it).
• Take note of language that suggests Hamlet’s innermost thoughts. Jot down some notes about metaphors, syntax, punctuation, word choice, etc.
• Many editors prefer a version of the text that reads “solid flesh” instead of “sullied flesh” in line 133. How would this change the meaning and tone? Which word choice fits better with your interpretation of what Hamlet is saying in the rest of the soliloquy?

The written part of this assignment is worth 10 points and is due at the beginning of class next time.

Homework Due Wed., Dec. 2 (Alpha) / Thur., Dec. 3 (Omega)

Final draft of world literature paper due Wednesday at Churchill and Thursday at Sheldon!

Homework Due Fri., Nov. 20 (Alpha) / Mon., Nov. 23 (Omega)

Finish writing your senior paper! Edit it! Polish it! Make it beautiful! Turn it in Monday, Nov. 23 and CELEBRATE!

Homework Due Mon., Nov. 16 (Alpha) / Tues., Nov. 17 (Omega)

Rest and rejuvenate...ponder Akhmatova and Szymborska so that you will be ready to write your world literature paper when you come to class. Don't forget to bring your favorite writing supplies (laptops, pens, etc.).

Homework Due Tues., Nov. 10 (Alpha) / Thur., Nov. 12 (Omega)

Write a detailed outline for your world literature paper on Akhmatova and Szymborska!

Homework Due Fri., Nov. 6 (Alpha) / Mon., Nov. 9 (Omega)

• In your Akhmatova packet, read all the poems we have not read/discussed in class.
• Read as much of the Szymborska packet as you can.
• Think about possible pairings of poems for your World Literature essay. You will need to select your two poems next class and submit an outline Nov. 10/12. (For a copy of the World Lit assignment sheet, click here. Final drafts of the paper will be due Dec. 2/3.)

Homework Due Wed., Nov. 4 (Alpha) / Thur., Nov. 6 (Omega)

• Continue working with Akhmatova's "Requiem" and reading/re-reading the other poems in the packet.
• Please remember to bring your Szymborska packet to class Wednesday/Thursday.

Homework Due Mon., Nov. 2 (Alpha) / Tues., Nov. 3 (Omega)

IB Global Lit Homework: “Requiem” by Anna Akhmatova

requiem: a mass for the dead; a prayer for departed souls

Your homework is to read and take notes on Akhmatova’s “Requiem,” which appears on pages 32-41 in your packet.

• Read the poem through once to get a sense of its overall impact. You won’t get everything on this first reading, but it’s important to have a sense of the poem as a whole.
• On your second reading, refer to the notes on the poem (notes begin on page 47 of the packet).
• On your third reading, annotate (take notes on) the poem. Consider how Akhmatova’s use of imagery, diction (word choice) and other significant elements (perhaps structure, patterns, or allusions) contribute to the theme/subject of the poem: a lament for the victims of Stalin’s terror.
• In our next class, we will discuss the poem in detail. You may be asked to share your ideas (orally or in writing) about any section of the poem.
• Guiding questions for each section: How does this section contribute to the poem’s meaning? How does Akhmatova use language to memorialize the victims of the terror?

Homework Due Thur., Oct. 29 (Alpha) / Fri., Oct. 30 (Omega)

No specific homework, but continue reading and thinking about Akhmatova's poetry.

Homework Due Tues., Oct. 27 (Alpha) / Wed., Oct. 28 (Omega)

In your Akhmatova packet, read pages 1-5 and 15-21.

Homework Due Thur., Oct. 22 (Omega) / Fri., Oct. 23 (Alpha)

Finish the final draft of your personal essay. Turn it in with the old draft attached.

Homework Due Fri., Oct. 2 (Alpha) / Mon., Oct. 5 (Omega)

Work on Mrs. Dalloway passage analysis presentations.

Reminder: Final drafts of personal essays will be due Thursday and Friday of next week!

Homework Due Thur., Oct. 15 (Alpha) / Fri., Oct. 16 (Omega)

Work on Mrs. Dalloway passage analysis presentations.

Reminder: Final drafts of personal essays will be due at the end of next week.

Homework Due Thur., Oct. 8 (Alpha) / Mon., Oct. 12 (Omega)

Finish reading Mrs. Dalloway (read pages 160-190).

Homework Due Tues., Oct. 6 (Alpha) / Wed., Oct. 7 (Omega)

Read Mrs. Dalloway pages 124-160.

Homework Due Wed., Sept. 30 (Alpha) / Thur., Oct. 1 (Omega)

Read Mrs. Dalloway pages 63-94. Continue looking for motifs, and be prepared to talk about LOVE in the novel!

Homework Due Mon., Sept. 28 (Alpha) / Tues., Sept. 29 (Omega)

Read Mrs. Dalloway pages 28-63. Keep an eye out for motifs (time/clocks; flowers; fountains; empire/colonialism) and flag them when you notice them.

Homework Due Wed., Sept. 23 (Alpha) / Thur., Sept. 24 (Omega)

Read pages 3-28 of Mrs. Dalloway.

Homework Due Monday, Sept. 22 (Alpha) / Tuesday, Sept. 23 (Omega)

Revise your personal essay. Draft #2 is due at the beginning of class. This draft must

• be typed, double-spaced
• have your prompt typed at the top of the first page
• include word count (250-500 words)
• have your previous draft and peer editing sheet attached.

Click here if you need a copy of the personal essay assignment sheet.

Homework Due Thur. 9/15 (Alpha) - Fri. 9/16 (Omega)

A typed draft of your personal essay is due at the beginning of class Thursday/Friday.

• Please do not put your name on this draft—instead, use your student ID number (to preserve anonymity).
• Please type your prompt at the top of the page.
• We will do peer editing in class.

Also, don't forget to give me the syllabus signature sheet if you haven't already done so!

Homework Due Tuesday, 9-15-09 (Alpha)/Wednesday, 9-16-09 (Omega):

• Your personal essay proposal, including your chosen prompt, is due at the beginning of class. Click here for the assignment sheet.
• Reminder: Syllabus signature sheet due next class.