You have informed yourself about the autor Jane Austen via Rex Net. Write some facts about who she was and what she did, the way she wrote etc. Deadline: 3 March
lördag 6 februari 2010
Jane Austen
You have informed yourself about the autor Jane Austen via Rex Net. Write some facts about who she was and what she did, the way she wrote etc. Deadline: 3 March
What are your absolute dating no-no's?
Having read the extract Meet Mark in your Blueprint coursebook p.11-15 you are to express your opinion on nr 1 Reflect and Share p. 16. What are your absolute dating no-no's? Make a list of three things that you consider absolutely out of the question on the first date. Please comment on one of the lists of your coursemates as well. Go to "kommentar" and activate that link and write your thoughts about someone else's no-no list.
Deadline: 1 March
onsdag 16 december 2009
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Hello everyone,
I have made some changes concerning the final test of Big Mouth&Ugly Girl. The changes have been published on Rex Net, however I will post them on our course blog as well.
Please read the following:
w.2 We'll meet in class on 14 January between 16-18 to discuss the novel in depth. Learn all the Big Mouth &Ugly Girl words on the hand-out given to you on our previous meeting. When we meet on January 14 you will sit a vocabulary test on the words and write an essay in connection to the novel read. This time the final analysis of the novel will be in writing. The results from your last vocabulary test will be issued.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and try to recharge your batteries!
söndag 13 december 2009
w. 51 Blueprint B The Seeds of Evil
For this week you are to read a text in Blueprint B called The Seeds of Evil by Michael Medved. The topic is violent videos and TV programmes and how they are changing children's childhood. Hollywood's impact on society can sometimes be devastating! Deadline December 16.
Read the article pp. 73-75 carefully and answer the questions p. 76:
Read and React:
1) One teacher notices a major difference when it comes to stories her students choose to tell. What is the difference from before?
2) Mr Medved, the author of the article argues, "tens of millions of people watch brutal entertainment" without ever doing the same thing in real life. But a few do. How does he support his argument?
3) The article admits, restricted access to firearms and new efforts to tackle violent videos will not change society overnight. Is it still worth implementing? If so why? What is your reaction?
Refelct and Share:
1) What is the thesis statement in the article, the main point Mr Medved is trying to make? Try writing it out in one simple sentence.
2) Considering the pros and cons in this article, where do you stand in this debate? Do you know of more arguments that might shed light on the question of entertainment and its undesired effects on children - or on any of us?
Read the article pp. 73-75 carefully and answer the questions p. 76:
Read and React:
1) One teacher notices a major difference when it comes to stories her students choose to tell. What is the difference from before?
2) Mr Medved, the author of the article argues, "tens of millions of people watch brutal entertainment" without ever doing the same thing in real life. But a few do. How does he support his argument?
3) The article admits, restricted access to firearms and new efforts to tackle violent videos will not change society overnight. Is it still worth implementing? If so why? What is your reaction?
Refelct and Share:
1) What is the thesis statement in the article, the main point Mr Medved is trying to make? Try writing it out in one simple sentence.
2) Considering the pros and cons in this article, where do you stand in this debate? Do you know of more arguments that might shed light on the question of entertainment and its undesired effects on children - or on any of us?
måndag 7 december 2009
w. 50 ch. 15-30
Deadline: December 13
We go on reading the novel Big Mouth&Ugly Girl by Joyce Carol Oates and this week we take a closer look at chapters 15-30.
Please answer the following questions when you have finished the above chapters:
1) Describe the personality change which takes place in Matt. He used to be described as the perfect American boy, always smiling and full of wit. In what way has he changed, why and would you think he will become his old self again, is this possible?
2)We have discussed Ursula previously, however, the more we read the more we get to know her. Characterise Ugly Girl- warrior woman please.
3) Express something about the text message correspondence between Matt and Ursula.
4) Is suing the school the correct thing to do? What is your opinion? Will this act put a final end to Matt's situation?
We go on reading the novel Big Mouth&Ugly Girl by Joyce Carol Oates and this week we take a closer look at chapters 15-30.
Please answer the following questions when you have finished the above chapters:
1) Describe the personality change which takes place in Matt. He used to be described as the perfect American boy, always smiling and full of wit. In what way has he changed, why and would you think he will become his old self again, is this possible?
2)We have discussed Ursula previously, however, the more we read the more we get to know her. Characterise Ugly Girl- warrior woman please.
3) Express something about the text message correspondence between Matt and Ursula.
4) Is suing the school the correct thing to do? What is your opinion? Will this act put a final end to Matt's situation?
söndag 29 november 2009
w. 49 Big Mouth&Ugly Girl
Chapters. 1-15 Deadline 0n 6 December
You have now begun reading novel number two on the B-course Big Mouth&Ugly Girl. I hope you have taken the opportunity to listen to the author Joyce Carol Oates on your learning platform. I found a You Tube clip where she talks about how to create different characters which I found interesting.
Big Mouth&Ugly Girl is Oates's first young adult novel, published in 2002.
Analysis questions to be answered:
1)Describe the main character Matt Donaghy and what we know about him so far. What was Matt accused of having done? Was there any truth in the rumors? What did Matt himself think he was guilty of?
2) What is the difference between Ursula Riggs and Ugly Girl? Search and collect key words and expressions for each side of the same person in the chapters.
3) Describe Ursula's family picture.
4) How did Ursula react to the rumors about Matt?
5) Discuss the new information which is presented about Matt's personality in chapter five.
6) Why does the Principal Harold Parrish deny troubles at Rocky River High?
7) How did the school react to the accusations concerning Matt?
8) Describe how Matt's friends reacted?
9) Who claims: Matthew is the one who's been wronged"? What is meant by this?
10) What is so unfortunate with Matt's sophomoric sketch and the Edgar Allen Poe story in this whole new situation?
11) For Matt is seems to be important to impress people and to make them laugh. Mention a few situations where this is shown. How could this be related to the incident in the cafeteria which started this whole mess?
12) Ugly Girl: "You might be liable for suspending Matt Donaghy without probable cause and defaming his character" What is meant by this ?
13) "Suburban hysteria" - Please explain this sentence in the book.
14) Matt signed an e-mail to Mr Weinberg with Matt "Terrorist" Donaghy. Why? Consequences?
15) What is your viewpoint on the narrative technique of the novel? In every second chapter we either get some insight into the plot told by Matt or Ursula? Good or confusing, please explain?
You have now begun reading novel number two on the B-course Big Mouth&Ugly Girl. I hope you have taken the opportunity to listen to the author Joyce Carol Oates on your learning platform. I found a You Tube clip where she talks about how to create different characters which I found interesting.
Big Mouth&Ugly Girl is Oates's first young adult novel, published in 2002.
Analysis questions to be answered:
1)Describe the main character Matt Donaghy and what we know about him so far. What was Matt accused of having done? Was there any truth in the rumors? What did Matt himself think he was guilty of?
2) What is the difference between Ursula Riggs and Ugly Girl? Search and collect key words and expressions for each side of the same person in the chapters.
3) Describe Ursula's family picture.
4) How did Ursula react to the rumors about Matt?
5) Discuss the new information which is presented about Matt's personality in chapter five.
6) Why does the Principal Harold Parrish deny troubles at Rocky River High?
7) How did the school react to the accusations concerning Matt?
8) Describe how Matt's friends reacted?
9) Who claims: Matthew is the one who's been wronged"? What is meant by this?
10) What is so unfortunate with Matt's sophomoric sketch and the Edgar Allen Poe story in this whole new situation?
11) For Matt is seems to be important to impress people and to make them laugh. Mention a few situations where this is shown. How could this be related to the incident in the cafeteria which started this whole mess?
12) Ugly Girl: "You might be liable for suspending Matt Donaghy without probable cause and defaming his character" What is meant by this ?
13) "Suburban hysteria" - Please explain this sentence in the book.
14) Matt signed an e-mail to Mr Weinberg with Matt "Terrorist" Donaghy. Why? Consequences?
15) What is your viewpoint on the narrative technique of the novel? In every second chapter we either get some insight into the plot told by Matt or Ursula? Good or confusing, please explain?
fredag 27 november 2009
A summary
Summarise the newspaperarticle The Columbine Massacre in your own words please.
Deadline: 1 December
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