Sunday, November 21, 2010
Reading Response: 1984 or Brave New World
Both 1984 and Brave New World present a dystopia, or a negative utopia. Each collectively and individually presents a moral question addressing the misuse of science and technology. What is that moral question? Why are these books still revered as classics?
Reading Response: Brave New World 3
Look up the term eugenics. Next, explain how Brave New World is a morality statement either for or against eugenics (you decide). Explain.
Reading Response: Brave New World 2
Why is it ironic that the character John is called John the Savage? Explain fully.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
I will see you soon
Dear students,
I will be out of school most likely for five to six weeks, and yes, I'm having surgery. Please know that even though I'm not at school right now, I think about each of you every day and can't wait to get back.
You can still contact me by e-mail or even through the blog from time to time.
Enjoy your time with our intern, Mr. Chattman, and I look forward to seeing all of you very soon.
By the way, I found copies of HUCK FINN and THE DIVINE COMEDY very cheaply at amazon.com -- you may wish to get your copies while they're so plentiful and cheap.
Thanks to all of you again.
Sincerely,
Susan Shehane
I will be out of school most likely for five to six weeks, and yes, I'm having surgery. Please know that even though I'm not at school right now, I think about each of you every day and can't wait to get back.
You can still contact me by e-mail or even through the blog from time to time.
Enjoy your time with our intern, Mr. Chattman, and I look forward to seeing all of you very soon.
By the way, I found copies of HUCK FINN and THE DIVINE COMEDY very cheaply at amazon.com -- you may wish to get your copies while they're so plentiful and cheap.
Thanks to all of you again.
Sincerely,
Susan Shehane
Monday, October 4, 2010
More short trivia questions: 1984 and Brave New World
Students whose names are A-L and are reading either book:
Are the societies portrayed in the novel a dystopi, utopia , or an anti-utopia? Explain your answers.
Are the societies portrayed in the novel a dystopi, utopia , or an anti-utopia? Explain your answers.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
1984 by George Orwell: What is doublethink?
For students whose names begin M- Z and are reading 1984:
The book 1984 by George Orwell presents a world in which language has been so short-cut and modified that it is no longer recognizable as standard English. In fact, standard English is called "Old Speak," and the new modified language is called Newspeak.
Find examples in the book that represent Newspeak. How are these used or misused? How does altering the language change its meaning both in the book and now?
The book 1984 by George Orwell presents a world in which language has been so short-cut and modified that it is no longer recognizable as standard English. In fact, standard English is called "Old Speak," and the new modified language is called Newspeak.
Find examples in the book that represent Newspeak. How are these used or misused? How does altering the language change its meaning both in the book and now?
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