Freshmen - Work for the week of October 22nd

Due Monday October 22nd
Minutes: Alex S., Bowen W. 
Reading HW: Chapter Two of 1984.
HW: How are we being watched in our own society?  Try to think of three ways that our actions and words are monitored.  How do you feel about this?  Are you comfortable in knowing that most of your actions/conversations are being recorded?  Does this infringe upon your privacy?  Will privacy exist in the future?

Due Tuesday October 23rd
Minutes:  Tracy T., Xiaowen W.
Reading HW: Chapter Three of 1984.
HW: What does Winston's dream tell us about his inner most desires?  What do we know of Winston's past?  Please find quotes to support your answers.  Additionally, write a response for this thought question: Why might the Party directly disassociate people from their pasts?

Due Wednesday October 24th
Minutes:  Carol W., David X.
Reading HW: N/A
HW: N/A

Due Thursday October 25th
Minutes: Jackie X., Jenny Y. 
Reading HW: Chapter Four.
HW: Complete work from class today.  Make the logical connections between quotes and concluding ideas.

Due Friday October 26th
Minutes: Mark A., Alice Y. 
Reading HW: Chapter Four and Five.
HW: Considering yesterday's lesson on euphemisms and reductive language, what is the function of Newspeak?  How does Newspeak help the Party maintain control?  Please find two quotations that supports your argument.


Due Monday October 29th
Minutes: Mo A., Michael A. 
Reading HW: Chapter Six of 1984
HW: Please define sex as a form of romantic expression and compare this definition to how Orwell portrays sex in 1984.  Why does Winston have sex with a prostitute?  Does he enjoy this sexual encounter?  Why or why not?