Blog # 4: Grendel

Please read Chapter 9.  Then write one observation (open ended) with a quote as support.  It can be about anything, but it must strike you as being particularly well done or insightful.  Then, respond to one of your peer's posts.

Due: Friday, 5.17 (before class)

Blog # 3 Grendel

Please read Chapter 7.  Write one, well-informed observation using a quote as support (1 paragraph).  You must incorporate your quote.  Then respond to one observation made by a different student from either class.  

Due: Thursday, 5.9 (before class)

Blog # 2: Grendel

Please read Chapter 3 and respond to the prompts below.  Use complete sentences, display analysis, and use quotes when stipulated.

1.  The first paragraph is exceptional.  Why?  Think about structure.  Oh, you can't just say it's "good".

2.  What does the first paragraph on pg. 31 tell us about humanity?  Use a quote as support.

3.  What, using the text on pg. 33, breeds greed?  Use a quote as support.  What literary device is at play with "breed" and "greed"?

4.  What is stated about war on pg. 34?

5.  How is humanity and progress juxtaposed with nature on pg. 40?  Use a quote as support.

6.  How do we see the Shaper impact history?  Think of the name he is given...why is this so important?  Where does Grendel fall in respect to history?  Is he in or out? (1 paragraph).

Blog # 1 - Grendel

Please read the Introduction and respond to the following prompts.  Use complete sentences, display critical thought and use quotes when asked.

1.  Paraphrase some of the praise that Grendel received upon publication.  Use a quote as support.

2.  How does Grendel change between John M. Howell and John Gardner.  Use quotes as support.

3.  Paraphrase some of the differences between Beowulf and Grendel.  Use quotes as support.

4.  Which theme of Gardner's have we already explored this year?  In which text(s) would we find it?

5.  What does the text say "nihilism" means?  What do you think of the concept?

Due: Before class on Wednesday, 4.10 (B3) & Thursday, 4.11 (A2)

Blog # 1 - Gilgamesh A2

Please read Ch. 5 & 6
Post one thought provoking question for each chapter, then respond to one of your peer's questions.  Therefore you will make 4 posts, two questions and two responses.

There will be a prize for the best question and best response.

Due: Monday, 3.11 (before class)

Blog # 1 - Gilgamesh

Please read Chapter 5.  Then write a well supported observation that incorporates a quote (1 paragraph).  Once posted, respond to another post by a classmate from either section.
Due: B3 - Monday, 3.4 (before class) / A2 - Tuesday, 3.5 (before class)

Blog # 1 - Introducing Osiris, Isis, and Horus

Please read the Introduction (159 - 162) and then write a well-informed observation, using a quote as support.  Choose something you are interested in.  Then, respond to a response that another student has made.

Due: B3 - Wednesday, 1.30 / A2 - Thursday, 1.31