DUE DATE: ALL ESSAY'S ARE DUE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH. OPEN ENDED QUESTION RESPONSE ARE DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Write a seven paragraph essay to the following question using standard paragraph / essay format.
2. All essays are submitted online in the comment box.
3. If your essay goes over 4,000 characters, leave to comments continuing your essay right underneath your original comment.
4. When you leave your response make sure you write your name, then subject and period you have class.
ex, Jane: WORLD , P7
ESSAY QUESTION:
What weakness does Okonkwo demonstrate when he takes a lead role in killing Ikemefuna? Why does he act as he does even though he does not have to do so?
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Write a clearly written introduction paragraph to the best of your ability using the funnel method, found in your syllabus.
2. Write a clear thesis statement. Thesis statement should be your last sentence in the introduction paragraph.
3. Use three quotes from the text "Things Fall Apart"
4. Each Paragraph must be 5 to 7 sentences.
5. Leave a space after each paragraph.
6. Must contain a clearly written conclusion paragraph.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
OPEN ENDED QUESTION 2: PAGE 26-51
DIRECTIONS:
1. Write at least a 3 paragraph response using 2 quotes from Chinua Achebes book "Things Fall
Apart".
2. Each paragraph must begin with a topic topic sentence.
3. Every paragraph must be 5 to 7 sentences at length.
4. One paragraph should only have one topic except for the first introduction paragraph.
Okonkwo committed a great evil during the week observed for peace with nature and neighbors by beating his wife Ojiugo. Ezeani said, “…you have committed a great evil…Your wife was at fault, but even if you came into your obi and found her lover on top of her, you would still have committed a great evil to beat her’...The evil you have don can ruin the whole clan. The earth goddess whom you have insulted may refuse to give us her increase, and we shall all perish.”
1. Explain how Ojiugo was at fault and Okonkwo’s reaction was typical of his nature.
2. Does a member of community have an obligation to that community to respect all laws,
cultural and said, regardless of their individual beliefs?
USE THE TEXT TO SUPPORT YOUR.
1. Write at least a 3 paragraph response using 2 quotes from Chinua Achebes book "Things Fall
Apart".
2. Each paragraph must begin with a topic topic sentence.
3. Every paragraph must be 5 to 7 sentences at length.
4. One paragraph should only have one topic except for the first introduction paragraph.
Okonkwo committed a great evil during the week observed for peace with nature and neighbors by beating his wife Ojiugo. Ezeani said, “…you have committed a great evil…Your wife was at fault, but even if you came into your obi and found her lover on top of her, you would still have committed a great evil to beat her’...The evil you have don can ruin the whole clan. The earth goddess whom you have insulted may refuse to give us her increase, and we shall all perish.”
1. Explain how Ojiugo was at fault and Okonkwo’s reaction was typical of his nature.
2. Does a member of community have an obligation to that community to respect all laws,
cultural and said, regardless of their individual beliefs?
USE THE TEXT TO SUPPORT YOUR.
Friday, September 18, 2009
WEEKEND ESSAY 2: GEOGRAPHY & THINGS FALL APART
DIRECTIONS:
Write a 7 paragraph essay to the following question using standard paragraph / essay format. All essays are submitted online in the comment box. When you leave your response make sure you write your name, then subject and period you have class.
Ex., Jane: CAPS, P3 & 4
ESSAY QUESTION:
How does Okonkwo's environment, using the definition of Place, shape his personality, and choices?
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Write a clearly written introduction paragraph to the best of your ability. Use your syllabus to
assist you.
2. Write a clear thesis statement. Thesis statement should be your last sentence in the
introduction paragraph.
3. Use three quotes from the text, "Things Fall Apart".
4. Each paragraph is 5 to 7 sentences.
5. Leave a space after each paragraph.
6. Must contain a clearly written conclusion paragraph.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
OPEN ENDED QUESTION 1: PAGE 3-25
DIRECTIONS: Write at least 3 paragraph response using 2 quotes only from Chinua Achebes book "Things Fall Apart". Each paragraph must begin with a topic topic sentence. Every paragraph must be 5 to 7 sentences at length. Be sure to organize your thoughts in clearly and separated by paragraphs. One paragraph should only have one topic except for the first.
At one point the author pronounced that, "Okonkwo had clearly washed his hands so he ate with kings and elders".
1. Explain how Unoka raised his son.
2. What created Okonkwo's overbearing perception and behavior of how a man should act and think?
USE THE TEXT TO SUPPORT YOUR.
At one point the author pronounced that, "Okonkwo had clearly washed his hands so he ate with kings and elders".
1. Explain how Unoka raised his son.
2. What created Okonkwo's overbearing perception and behavior of how a man should act and think?
USE THE TEXT TO SUPPORT YOUR.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
BEFORE THE LAW
DIRECTIONS:
Write a 7 paragraph essay to the following question using standard paragraph / essay format. All essays are submitted online in the comment box. When you have your response make sure you write your name, then subject and period you have class.
Ex.:
Jane: CAPS, P3 & 4
QUESTION:
Based on what you have read and analyized in class through the above reading, write about an experience in which you faced a barrier that took extreme determination on your part to overcome.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Write a clearly written introduction paragraph to the best of your ability.
2. Write a clear thesis statement.
3. Quote "Before The Law" two times in your essay (one line at a time is necessary).
4. Each paragraph must be 5 to 7 sentences.
5. Indent your paragraphs.
6. Must contain a clearly written conclusion paragraph.
Write a 7 paragraph essay to the following question using standard paragraph / essay format. All essays are submitted online in the comment box. When you have your response make sure you write your name, then subject and period you have class.
Ex.:
Jane: CAPS, P3 & 4
QUESTION:
Based on what you have read and analyized in class through the above reading, write about an experience in which you faced a barrier that took extreme determination on your part to overcome.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Write a clearly written introduction paragraph to the best of your ability.
2. Write a clear thesis statement.
3. Quote "Before The Law" two times in your essay (one line at a time is necessary).
4. Each paragraph must be 5 to 7 sentences.
5. Indent your paragraphs.
6. Must contain a clearly written conclusion paragraph.
2009-2010 SYLLABUS
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