For Monday, write on a passage from Heart of Darkness
Write on one these passages from Heart of Darkness. This is the equivalent of a an in-class essay. Write for 45-50 minutes. You may choose from either of the below prompts.
Read the passage in Heart of Darkness starting on page 4 that begins “I was thinking of very old times … ” and ends “and offer a sacrifice to.” Then in a well-organized essay explain how the author uses selection of detail, diction, and syntax to present his view of the march of civilization. (Make sure to address all three elements.)
Read the passage from Heart of Darkness on black shapes dying in the grove of death through the description of the accountant. This is the same passage that you answered multiple choice questions about so you should have the passage. You can use that handout. Then in a well-organized essay explain how the author uses literary elements such as selection of detail, diction, and syntax to reveal his attitude toward European colonialism in Africa. (Note: The listed elements are suggestions. You may use them or others. Discuss at least two elements but not more than three.)
Have read part 2 of HOD.
For block day: Finish HOD. Bring proposal for research paper. Here are suggested topics to help you get started.
Thursday and Friday: I will be out of town for funeral Thursday and Friday. Thursday is TBA. On Friday, you will bring your essay outline, rough intro and first body paragraph for peer editing (sub will check... ). You will have time to research and write.
Write on one these passages from Heart of Darkness. This is the equivalent of a an in-class essay. Write for 45-50 minutes. You may choose from either of the below prompts.
Read the passage in Heart of Darkness starting on page 4 that begins “I was thinking of very old times … ” and ends “and offer a sacrifice to.” Then in a well-organized essay explain how the author uses selection of detail, diction, and syntax to present his view of the march of civilization. (Make sure to address all three elements.)
Read the passage from Heart of Darkness on black shapes dying in the grove of death through the description of the accountant. This is the same passage that you answered multiple choice questions about so you should have the passage. You can use that handout. Then in a well-organized essay explain how the author uses literary elements such as selection of detail, diction, and syntax to reveal his attitude toward European colonialism in Africa. (Note: The listed elements are suggestions. You may use them or others. Discuss at least two elements but not more than three.)
Have read part 2 of HOD.
For block day: Finish HOD. Bring proposal for research paper. Here are suggested topics to help you get started.
Thursday and Friday: I will be out of town for funeral Thursday and Friday. Thursday is TBA. On Friday, you will bring your essay outline, rough intro and first body paragraph for peer editing (sub will check... ). You will have time to research and write.