Sunday, April 1, 2012

Work for the week of April 2nd - Juniors





Due Monday April 2nd - New Book!
Minutes: MAKE UP WEEK!  Missed minutes for any reason?  Approach me to schedule your makeup!
SAT Vocabulary: Soporific, Alacracity
Reading Assignment:
Homework Assignment: E.C. Online

Due Tuesday April 3rd
Minutes: MAKE UP WEEK!
SAT Vocabulary: Elitist, Tempermental
Reading Assignment: Read Chapter One and Two of the TSAR Per 7: Read Chapter One of Gatsby.
Homework Assignment: Identify a masculine icon.  Please explain how this individual represents masculinity focusing particularly on what masculine qualities this individual possesses.  This figure can be anyone in history or pop culture.  Please write at least five full sentences.  Per. 7: What is the difference between old money and new money?  Please find two examples of each.

Due Wednesday April 4th
Minutes: MAKE UP WEEK!
SAT Vocabulary: Nihilist, Erudite
Reading Assignment: Read Chapter Three and Four of TSAR
Homework Assignment: Please characterize Jake and Brett.  I would like full descriptions of their character.  Please include quotations as part of your explanation.

Due Thursday April 5th
Minutes: MAKE UP WEEK!
SAT Vocabulary: Insipid, Egoist
Reading Assignment: Read Chapter Five and Six of TSAR
Homework Assignment: Please discuss how both escapism and sexuality are presented as major themes of this novel.

Over the break, please read Book II through page 130.  Prepare 10 post-its on the themes of escapism and masculinity.

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