Work for the week of Nov. 21st - Juniors

Due Monday November 21^st, 2011
SAT Words: Nebulous, Obfuscate

Due Tuesday November 22^nd, 2011

How can we compare the  discussion of Lenore to “Annabel Lee” to other Poe works?

Please have your creative writing assignment prepared for today.

SAT Words: Abscond, Relegate

Due Wednesday November 23^rd, 2011

Read, print, and annotate Poe’s famed work"The Raven."Consider the following questions:

How does this work exemplify gothic literature?

Supposing the raven is a metonymy, what does it signify?

Please research Poe’s life and attempt to connect his tragic history with “The Raven.”

Is the raven real?

Are their forces in our lives that constantly proclaim “Nevermore”?

SAT Words: Bacchanalian, Atrophy

 

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!