Welcome Back!!
--Today we did a little in-class activity with some Indian and Persian poetry to segue into our study of Indian literature. If you were gone today, you'll need to get a copy of the poetry packet from the crate and read through it. Then, choose one poem and write a 1-paragraph explanation/analysis of what you think the main message/point of the poem is.
--Then, we moved onto discussing our next novel, Nectar in a Sieve. I gave some background info and an ongoing assignment for the book (get the purple handout from the crate if absent and read over it). We got books, too.
--We also went over the Eurasian Conference Clothing assignment briefly. You will be turning in your assignment and bringing a costume to history class on Thursday, 4/9. See EC website for more info.
--HW: Read ch. 1-3, pages 7-28 for Thursday. Also, last day for ANY 3rd quarter work is Wednesday, 4/8 (end of the quarter), so be sure to check if you have any missing assignments and get them in!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Thursday, March 19
--Turned in geopolitical analyses at the beginning of class! E-mail me yours over the break if you were absent today.
--We also finished watching Lagaan today--sad if you missed it, but I will probably do another screening of it sometime after break so you can see the end. :)
Have a wonderful spring break!!!
--We also finished watching Lagaan today--sad if you missed it, but I will probably do another screening of it sometime after break so you can see the end. :)
Have a wonderful spring break!!!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Tuesday, March 17
Happy St. Patty's Day!
--Today we turned in the final drafts of the interview stories, then watched our third installment of Lagaan. If you were gone today, you'll need to make sure to turn in your interview story asap, either to my box in the IHS office or to the In Box in the classroom. If it's not turned in before spring break, it will be counted late, even if you are absent on Tuesday and Thursday.
--HW: Geopolitical analysis for Projects is due on Thursday--be sure to work on it in little chunks, because it takes a loooong time! We'll be finishing Lagaan on Thursday as well.
--Today we turned in the final drafts of the interview stories, then watched our third installment of Lagaan. If you were gone today, you'll need to make sure to turn in your interview story asap, either to my box in the IHS office or to the In Box in the classroom. If it's not turned in before spring break, it will be counted late, even if you are absent on Tuesday and Thursday.
--HW: Geopolitical analysis for Projects is due on Thursday--be sure to work on it in little chunks, because it takes a loooong time! We'll be finishing Lagaan on Thursday as well.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Friday, March 13
--Today we watched another 35 minutes or so of Lagaan. No biggie if you missed it!
--HW: Final interview stories are due on Tuesday; Geopolitical analysis for Projects is due on Thursday
--HW: Final interview stories are due on Tuesday; Geopolitical analysis for Projects is due on Thursday
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Wednesday, March 11
--Today I reviewed the scoring guide for the final interview stories. If absent, you'll need to get a copy of this from the crate. You get 2 points on your interview story just for stapling this sheet to the front and going through the checklist.
--We then talked about some principles of photography for a photo project that we'll be doing once we start our Indian literature unit after spring break. Ask me for a copy of the Powerpoint notes from today if you were gone so you can review these principles.
--Finally, I gave a little background on Bollywood, a film industry/genre based in India, because we're going to be watching a movie called Lagaan for the next 3 days!!! We started the film today but we'll catch you up on Friday if you were absent.
--Homework: Continue working on revising your interview stories--final drafts due Tuesday, 3/17; Geopolitical analysis for projects is due Thursday, 3/19
--We then talked about some principles of photography for a photo project that we'll be doing once we start our Indian literature unit after spring break. Ask me for a copy of the Powerpoint notes from today if you were gone so you can review these principles.
--Finally, I gave a little background on Bollywood, a film industry/genre based in India, because we're going to be watching a movie called Lagaan for the next 3 days!!! We started the film today but we'll catch you up on Friday if you were absent.
--Homework: Continue working on revising your interview stories--final drafts due Tuesday, 3/17; Geopolitical analysis for projects is due Thursday, 3/19
Monday, March 9, 2009
Monday, March 9
--Turned in comic strips at the beginning of class
--Today we watched the first half of the film version of Persepolis and briefly discussed it in class. No assignment to make up if you were gone.
--I also handed back the interview story rough drafts and we went over some revision strategies. If you were gone today, you can pick up your graded draft from the Out Box. Final, revised drafts of the stories are due on Tuesday, 3/17.
--HW: None for lit. other than working on your story revisions; Geopolitical analysis for Projects is due on Thurs., 3/19--get started asap!
--Today we watched the first half of the film version of Persepolis and briefly discussed it in class. No assignment to make up if you were gone.
--I also handed back the interview story rough drafts and we went over some revision strategies. If you were gone today, you can pick up your graded draft from the Out Box. Final, revised drafts of the stories are due on Tuesday, 3/17.
--HW: None for lit. other than working on your story revisions; Geopolitical analysis for Projects is due on Thurs., 3/19--get started asap!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Wednesday, March 4
--Today we had fishbowl discussions on the ending of Persepolis. If you were gone today, read Monday's posting with the fishbowl questions below it, choose two of the questions, and answer them in paragraph form.
--We worked a bit more on the comic strips, which are due next class (Monday). Be sure to make them in black ink or color, and to include a paragraph on the back that explains why this particular memory is significant to you.
--HW: Finish comic strips.
**Special note on Intervew Stories: Since I didn't get your rough drafts back to you on Wednesday, you DO NOT need to write your final drafts for Monday like the schedule says! Sorry for any confusion this causes.
--We worked a bit more on the comic strips, which are due next class (Monday). Be sure to make them in black ink or color, and to include a paragraph on the back that explains why this particular memory is significant to you.
--HW: Finish comic strips.
**Special note on Intervew Stories: Since I didn't get your rough drafts back to you on Wednesday, you DO NOT need to write your final drafts for Monday like the schedule says! Sorry for any confusion this causes.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Monday, March 2
--Today we started class with a graded partner discussion over the first half of Persepolis. If you were gone today, answer the following questions on a piece of notebook paper to get credit:
1. Describe the writer’s voice and tone. Is it appealing? Which aspects of Marji’s character do you identify with or like the most? The least?
2. What did you think of Marji’s reasons for wanting to be a “prophet” as explained on page 6? How do these things show Marji’s awareness of social class issues?
3. Describe Satrapi’s drawings. How would you describe their style? How do the drawings add to the narrative of the story? Try to find a few specific examples, and note their page numbers.
--We spent the rest of class working on the comic strips. We'll be working on these next time, too, so you can get the supplies/directions from me then if you were absent today.
--HW: Finish reading Persepolis and read/think about fishbowl questions (pasted below) for the fishbowls next class
Global Lit. and the Arts—Lawless
Persepolis Fishbowl Discussions
Next class, you’ll be called up in randomly-chosen groups of five to discuss one of these questions in the fishbowl format we’ve used before. Because you won’t know in advance which question you’ll be given, it would be a smart idea to read these questions as you finish the story and jot down some notes on each one so that you’ll be prepared regardless of which question you get.
1. How did the revolution exert power and influence over so many people, including many educated and middle class people like Satrapi’s parents? Why did so many people leave after the revolution? Why do you think Marji’s parents send her off to Austria while they stay in Tehran? Why don’t they leave/escape as well?
2. “Every situation has an opportunity for laughs” (97). Give some examples of how the ordinary citizens of Iran enjoyed life despite the oppressive regime. What made you laugh? How does Satrapi add comic relief? How are these scenes relevant to the story as a whole?
3. What kinds of captivity and freedom does the author explore in Persepolis? What stifles or prevents people from being completely free? How do they circumvent and defy the rules imposed on them and attempt to live ordinary lives despite revolution and war? Give some examples of their small acts of rebellion. Would you do the same in their situation?
4. At the core of the book is Marji’s family. What is this family like? What is important to Marji’s parents? What environment do they create for their daughter despite living under an oppressive regime and through a brutal, prolonged war? From where do they get their strength?
5. What is the role of women in the story? Compare and contrast the various women: Marji, her mother, her grandmother, her school teachers, the maid, the neighbors, the guardians of the revolution.
6. Discuss the role and importance of religion in Persepolis. How does religion define certain characters in the book, and affect the way they interact with each other? Is the author making a social commentary on religion, and in particular on fundamentalism? What do you think Satrapi is saying about religion’s effect on the individual and society?
1. Describe the writer’s voice and tone. Is it appealing? Which aspects of Marji’s character do you identify with or like the most? The least?
2. What did you think of Marji’s reasons for wanting to be a “prophet” as explained on page 6? How do these things show Marji’s awareness of social class issues?
3. Describe Satrapi’s drawings. How would you describe their style? How do the drawings add to the narrative of the story? Try to find a few specific examples, and note their page numbers.
--We spent the rest of class working on the comic strips. We'll be working on these next time, too, so you can get the supplies/directions from me then if you were absent today.
--HW: Finish reading Persepolis and read/think about fishbowl questions (pasted below) for the fishbowls next class
Global Lit. and the Arts—Lawless
Persepolis Fishbowl Discussions
Next class, you’ll be called up in randomly-chosen groups of five to discuss one of these questions in the fishbowl format we’ve used before. Because you won’t know in advance which question you’ll be given, it would be a smart idea to read these questions as you finish the story and jot down some notes on each one so that you’ll be prepared regardless of which question you get.
1. How did the revolution exert power and influence over so many people, including many educated and middle class people like Satrapi’s parents? Why did so many people leave after the revolution? Why do you think Marji’s parents send her off to Austria while they stay in Tehran? Why don’t they leave/escape as well?
2. “Every situation has an opportunity for laughs” (97). Give some examples of how the ordinary citizens of Iran enjoyed life despite the oppressive regime. What made you laugh? How does Satrapi add comic relief? How are these scenes relevant to the story as a whole?
3. What kinds of captivity and freedom does the author explore in Persepolis? What stifles or prevents people from being completely free? How do they circumvent and defy the rules imposed on them and attempt to live ordinary lives despite revolution and war? Give some examples of their small acts of rebellion. Would you do the same in their situation?
4. At the core of the book is Marji’s family. What is this family like? What is important to Marji’s parents? What environment do they create for their daughter despite living under an oppressive regime and through a brutal, prolonged war? From where do they get their strength?
5. What is the role of women in the story? Compare and contrast the various women: Marji, her mother, her grandmother, her school teachers, the maid, the neighbors, the guardians of the revolution.
6. Discuss the role and importance of religion in Persepolis. How does religion define certain characters in the book, and affect the way they interact with each other? Is the author making a social commentary on religion, and in particular on fundamentalism? What do you think Satrapi is saying about religion’s effect on the individual and society?
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