- Pay attention to time. What is the day and year during the first scene at Daisy's house?
- Describe Nick. What facts do you know about him, and what do you infer about him? What kind of a narrator do you think he will be?
- What image does the author use to describe Jordan Baker? What does it mean?
- How does Nick react to Jordan?
- What does Tom's behavior reveal about his character?
This is an archive of the ClassBlog for Mr. Koch's English classes at Fauquier High School - 705 Waterloo Road - Warrenton, VA 2004-2011
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Gatsby Questions
Coolhandlukeessay
Cool Hand Luke Essay Prompt
Koch
“What we’ve got here is… failure to communicate.”
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Explain the significance of media in our world today. Internet, film, radio, television and print media have massive influence; explain why it is important to study the messages delivered in the media for their meaning as well as for their intent?
What do you see the primary message of Cool Hand Luke being?
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Symbolism is the use of a seemingly unrelated item to stand for something beyond the obvious context. For example a flag is a piece of cloth, but it carries various symbolic meanings like America, Freedom etc. Many people wear crosses around their neck to symbolize their belief in Christian religion. In the film Cool Hand Luke, there are many symbols which are use to create a theme or message. Choose three symbols from the film and explain what they stand for and why the symbolism is significant.
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There are various groups in the film with specific of sets of rules. Choose three examples of rule makers or rule making bodies in the film. Explain what their rules are and why they are important. What is the point of so many rules from so many groups? How do the rules work for the people who have to follow them – how are they enforced?
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Luke is the protagonist of the film, choose two examples of antagonists. How do these characters affect Luke and how does he respond to their influence. What are the pivotal scenes in which the antagonists’ and the protagonist’s conflicts reach a climax?
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Choose on meaningful quote from the film and explain why it is significant. How does it relate to the film producers main message. How do you think films like this one should be viewed; as simple entertainment or as a piece of literature with socially redeeming value? Finally, how should films be used in schools? Does an assignment like this one have merit for an educational setting?
Monday, March 22, 2010
The Great Gatsby
Speed Search Assignment - an introduction to the Roaring 20's and The Great Gatsby
Investigate the 1920's and the time surrounding the story of Nick, Jordan, Gatsby, Daisy and Tom.
What was this time period like? What was it like living on Long Island at that time? Were there really mansions like Gatsby's on Long Island then? What types of things did people do for fun? What were speakeasies and what role did they play in the social scene? What kind of music was popular? Did guys like Gatsby really exist?
The indicator that you have completed your research is a collection of visuals representing different facets of the 1920's. Be creative! Use any visual material to complete your assignment. You will share your visuals with the class at the next meeting. This is an individual assignment:
The images represent events and items from the 1920's
The images are colorful and neatly done
The images are size appropriate for classroom viewing
The images are presented to the class in a clear manner
Read exerpts and a preview of the book here .
Full eText of The Great Gatsby
Thursday, March 18, 2010
The Crucible Review Questions
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Speed Search - The Crucible
- Arthur Miller’s world – Who was this guy?
- I spy something red – The Red Scare in the 1950’s
- Which witches are which – The Salem witch trials
- Starring Wynona Ryder as Abigail Williams… - The Crucible on stage and screen.
Each member of the group participates during the presentation. | 5 | ||
The group uses a size appropriate visual aide to accent their presentation. | 5 | ||
The members of the group speak clearly using eye contact in delivering the information. | 5 | ||
The group covers a minimum of 10 important facts about the subject. |