Friday, February 19, 2010

WEEKEND ESSAY 1-C3: "City of The Beasts"

DIRECTIONS:
1. Write a seven paragraph essay answering the question below.

2. You must use standard paragraph / essay format.

3. All essays are submitted online in the comment box.

4. If your essay exceeds 4,000 characters, leave two comments instead of one, continuing your essay in the next box.

5. When you leave your response make sure you write your name, subject and period you have class with me.

ex.
Jane
USHI
P9

ESSAY QUESTION:
How does Alex's relationship with the environment of Arizona, New York and the Amazon reflect the central theme of Isabel Allende's book?



REQUIREMENTS
1. Write a clearly written introduction paragraph using the funnel method, which is located in your syllabus.

2. Write a clear thesis statement. Thesis statements should be your last sentence in the introduction paragraph.

3. Use three quotes either from "City of the Beasts" or class notes.

4. Each paragraph is 5 to 7 sentences.

5. Leave a space after each paragraph.


USE THE TEXT TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWERS WELL AS DISCUSSION FROM CLASS AS WELL AS ANY OTHER RESEARCH YOU DO.

Monday, February 8, 2010

CYCLE 3 ESSAY: TROY

OBJECTIVE: Students will know how Greek society laid the seed for geographic luck and modern societies taste for industrialization. Students will be able to write a 5 page typed essay using 3 quotes, the funnel method and a bibliography page.

DIRECTIONS:
1. Answer one of the following essay question option below.
2. Write your essay using the Funnel Method.
3. You are to use 3 quotes from the book "Troy".
4. Each quote must be written in the MLA format located on the website below.

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/15/

5. Your essay must be typed using the following requirements:
a. 12 Point Font Size
b. Times Roman
c. Black Ink Only
d. Double spaced
e. One inch Margins
f. Indent first line of every new paragraph half an inch.
6. You must write a Work Cited Page or sometimes called a Bibliography pages. Use
the above website to find the format. You must use 5 to guide your font.
7. You must create a cover page with the following information on it only.
a. Your Name
b. World History
c. Date
d. Mr. Avery
e. Cycle One Essay Question # ___

ESSAY QUESTION OPTIONS
1. Does the Trojan War bring the characteristics, through their individual experiences, of Troy (women and men) together or further apart and if so, why?

2. How does the story of Troy provide a feminist perspective on the age old story of the Trojan War? Are they empowered throughout the story and if so how? Feminism is the belief in women rights and equality against the odds of men.

3. In Troy, gods and goddesses meddle in the affairs of mortals. Would you characterize the meddling as benevolent, mischievous, or malevolent? City Specific examples in the story to support your characterizations.

4. How is the story of "Troy" an example of Geographic luck and preparation for European civilizations Dark Ages?

5. Discuss the backgrounds of Marpessa, Xanthe, and Alastor and provide an explanation of what the future holds for all three Characters based on their personalities as as well as what you know about European history? Assure that you stick to the social norms of Greek history (500BC) and what may happen if these three characters continue on the paths in which you provide for them. Use examples and quotes to support everything you state.

6. Based on the climatic events and twists in turns throughout the story of Troy, what positive and negative effects of industrialization can you see played a part in the overall outcome of the story?

ESSAY IS DUE IN TWO WEEKS ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 22ND, 2010.

Friday, February 5, 2010

WEEKEND ESSAY 1: CITY OF THE BEASTS PAGES 1-47

DIRECTIONS:
1. Write a seven paragraph essay answering the question below.

2. You must use standard paragraph / essay format.

3. All essays are submitted online in the comment box.

4. If your essay exceeds 4,000 characters, leave two comments instead of one, continuing your essay in the next box.

5. When you leave your response make sure you write your name, subject and period you have class with me.

ex.
Jane
USHI
P9

ESSAY QUESTION:
How is Alex's relationship with his Grandmother different from the common concept of relationships between grandson's and Grandmothers? Why is she treating him such a manner?


REQUIREMENTS
1. Write a clearly written introduction paragraph using the funnel method, which is located in your syllabus.

2. Write a clear thesis statement. Thesis statements should be your last sentence in the introduction paragraph.

3. Use three quotes either from "City of The Beasts" or class notes.

4. Each paragraph is 5 to 7 sentences.

5. Leave a space after each paragraph.