1. In this chapter we see Winston at work. What does he do?
2. What is Newspeak? Why do you think the party promotes it?
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
1984 Chapter 3
Chapter 3
1. The first paragraph of the chapter references the "purges of the 50's." Use the internet to research "the purges in Russia." Based on your findings, what do you suppose happened in Oceania?
2. Why does Winston not wear pajamas?
3. Winston reflects: "If the Party could thrust its hand into the past and say of this or that event, it never happened -- that, surely, was more terrifying than mere torture and death? " Do you agree? Why or why not?
4. What does the term 'Ingsoc' mean?
5. What question or questions do you have about 1984 from reading this far?
1. The first paragraph of the chapter references the "purges of the 50's." Use the internet to research "the purges in Russia." Based on your findings, what do you suppose happened in Oceania?
2. Why does Winston not wear pajamas?
3. Winston reflects: "If the Party could thrust its hand into the past and say of this or that event, it never happened -- that, surely, was more terrifying than mere torture and death? " Do you agree? Why or why not?
4. What does the term 'Ingsoc' mean?
5. What question or questions do you have about 1984 from reading this far?
Monday, March 28, 2011
1984 - The Early Chapters
In order to ensure a strong foundational understanding of the novel, you should be able to explain who each of these characters are and also the following terms: Winston Smith O Brien Emmanuel Goldstein Thought Police Newspeak Big Brother
Monday, March 21, 2011
Of Mice and Men Essay
The Assignment: By considering the characters, relationships social and economic circumstances in the novel, write a 5 paragraph personal essay in which you show what reading Of Mice and Men teaches about human existence.
For peer editing:
-Switch with 2 other people
-Have each of your peer evaluators use a different colour pen or pencil
-Have each of your peer evaluators write: "Marked By" and their name
-Everyone will be assigned marks for peer editing so take your time and do a thorough job :)
-In addition to corrections peer evaluators should add written comments at the end of the essay. The comments should explain the essay's strength(s) and one or two areas the writer could improve.
-Peer Markers should read each paper twice:
-On the first read, look at some of the "micro" (or specific) issues such as:
spelling, capitalization, punctuation, word choice, formatting (eg. separation of paragraphs), introduction of quotations
-On the Second look, peer markers should try to consider some of the "macro" (or general) issues such as:
-Does the introduction provide a clear topic (or thesis) statement, one that squarely answers the essay question?
-Does the introduction outline several main points that support the topic or thesis statement?
-Does each body paragraph focus on a main point? Does the writer observe the point-proof-comment approach to essay writing? Are quotations or specific references to the text used to prove main points?
-Does the writer conclude logically? (A note about conclusions-sometimes writers tend to throw in all remaining afterthoughts, however, a conclusion should only restate what has been stated already. If you have a flash of inspiration at the end, give your point room in the introduction and its own body paragraph
Above all, don't be afraid to ask your teacher(s) and classmates for help. Essay writing is tricky business but the more you work at it, the more comfortable it will get.
For peer editing:
-Switch with 2 other people
-Have each of your peer evaluators use a different colour pen or pencil
-Have each of your peer evaluators write: "Marked By" and their name
-Everyone will be assigned marks for peer editing so take your time and do a thorough job :)
-In addition to corrections peer evaluators should add written comments at the end of the essay. The comments should explain the essay's strength(s) and one or two areas the writer could improve.
-Peer Markers should read each paper twice:
-On the first read, look at some of the "micro" (or specific) issues such as:
spelling, capitalization, punctuation, word choice, formatting (eg. separation of paragraphs), introduction of quotations
-On the Second look, peer markers should try to consider some of the "macro" (or general) issues such as:
-Does the introduction provide a clear topic (or thesis) statement, one that squarely answers the essay question?
-Does the introduction outline several main points that support the topic or thesis statement?
-Does each body paragraph focus on a main point? Does the writer observe the point-proof-comment approach to essay writing? Are quotations or specific references to the text used to prove main points?
-Does the writer conclude logically? (A note about conclusions-sometimes writers tend to throw in all remaining afterthoughts, however, a conclusion should only restate what has been stated already. If you have a flash of inspiration at the end, give your point room in the introduction and its own body paragraph
Above all, don't be afraid to ask your teacher(s) and classmates for help. Essay writing is tricky business but the more you work at it, the more comfortable it will get.
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