Monthly Archives: September 2011

Please respond to one of these questions (or, if you’re highly motivated), both of them. You should be nearly completed with the novel to adequately respond: 1. Discuss the use and function of color.   2. What is the symbolic … Continue reading →

In what ways do the historical events and/or trends of the Jazz Age, which we discussed today in class, appear in The Great Gatsby? Be sure to reference specific events from the novel.

What are your initial impressions of The Great Gatsby?

Monday 9/26. We will begin our new novel, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Please read up to chapter six by Friday. A group project on Gatsby will be introduced next Monday, 10/3. Also, we will work on SAT … Continue reading →

For those of you who would like to get a jump, here is this week’s prompt for the in-class essay on Tuesday! Question 1 (Suggested time – 40 minutes. This question counts for one-third of the total essay score section … Continue reading →

1. Why does Orwell shoot the elephant? 2. Orwell uses the anecdote of his shooting the elephant to illustrate his feelings about imperialism. What are those feelings, and how does the anecdote illustrate them? 3. What would you have done … Continue reading →

Hi all, Several of you have asked for copies of Laura Olin’s essay that we reviewed in class today. For tonight’s, please write a detailed response about how and what you need to do to improve or refine your essay … Continue reading →

9/19 Monday – We will begin our SAT Vocabulary Unit which will run throughout the year.  SAT vocabulary crossword puzzles 1 and 2. Vocabulary list #1: amiable, cordial, befit, affable, moored, ego, albeit, haven, verbose, ensue.  Also, we will work … Continue reading →

amiable, cordial, befit, affable, moored, ego, albeit, haven, verbose, ensue

In detail and citing examples from the text, discuss the meaning of the novel’s title.