Work for the week of Nov. 21st - Freshmen

Due Monday November 21^st, 2011

Read chapter six and seven of 1984.  Finish your perfect paragraphs.  Due to my absence on Friday, if students need an additional day to finish their perfect paragraphs, I will understand.

Questions to consider:

How are sexual relations an act of rebellion in this book?

Why does Winston continue to write in his diary if the consequences are so dire?

Due Tuesday November 22^nd, 2011

Finish book one of 1984 (for Wednesday).  Final deadline for perfect paragraphs.

Due Wednesday November 23^rd, 2011

Finish book one of 1984.

Focus upon Orwell’s discussion of the proles and their existence.

How can we compare this existence to the mantra of Occupy Wall Street: “We are the 99%?

For Thanksgiving Break:

I cannot stress this point enough.  This is your vacation time.  See a movie.  Hang out with friends.  Reconnect with family.  While work is important, rest and relaxation is of equal importance.  Let your collective brains and bodies rest.  Enjoy your time off.  I look forward to seeing you all upon your return.  Rest up Stuy!