HW 12/9

Hello. For this evening, I would like you to read the section of the text that we went over again and make sure that you are comfortable with what is happening. We will not have a presentation, but we will do some work - possibly group - with the text. Next week I will be giving a 45 minute M/C test. Continue reading your independent books. Have a good night
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HW 12/7

Hello. For tonight, please begin answering the questions from today's handouts. Also, please read the passage for Thursday's presentation. Because we are moving slowly through the text, you should read the passages closely and at least two times. Have a great night.

HW 12/6

Hello. For tonight's homework, I would like you to close read the next section of the text, which will be presented by Johanna and Randy. That section begins where we left off today and ends with "... you won't have the opportunity." They will focus on Conrad's characterization of the company men. I would like to thank the presenters so far. You have done a nice job of focusing your discussion. I would also like to thank the class for your active engagement in the activities and for being well-prepared.

Please continue to work on your independent reading. If there is no other work posted, you should use that time to make progress on your reading. There is always something to do.

Have a great night.

HW12/1

Good evening. For tonight, please read the next section of the book. Tomorrow's passage will be presented by Ashley and Jordan. I would like to thank you for being prepared for, and engaged during, the first student presentation.

Tomorrow, I will use the first 10 minutes to discuss today's film clip assignment and then we will move on to HOD. While we will be doing presentations most everyday, please be advised that your date may change. There are other things I would like to do, so the book may get pushed back. On friday, we will have a timed write or m/c test. This test will be strictly practice/diagnostic so do not worry about the outcome. Remember to prepare for tomorrow by close reading the passage. Prepare some comments, questions, or ideas for discussion. Have a great night.

HW 11/29

Hello. For this evening, you should finish your reading cards. The cards are due tomorrow. For the students presenting tomorrow, you should be well prepared by conducting an extremely close reading of the pages for which you are responsible. For the rest of us, please be prepared for the presentation with questions, comments, concerns, etc. If the presenters have questions, please email me this evening. I will try to respond by 8 pm. Have a good night.

HW 11/23

Hello. For this evening, I would like you to read the next few pages of the text. You can stop at "... I had fairly begun to hop for it." I would like you to consider the pov of this story. Who is the narrator? How does Conrad's use of narration change our perceptions of Marlow, London, etc.? These do not have to be answered formally, but should guide your reading. We will discuss this in class. We will also finish what we started in class. Have a great night.

HW 11/22

Hello. For this evening, I would like you to close read the passage from today's class and answer the questions that follow. After that, please read the next two pages of HOD. You should close read the selection and come in with a few discussion points for class tomorrow. You should continue to work on your independent reading assignments. We will likely have timed write on Wednesday, or when we come back from break. Have a good night.