Monday, September 19th, 2011

7th Grade Literature

Homework for Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Read Stephen King’s “The Man in the Black Suit.”

Read it again. Think about the structure of the story, identifying:

• the beginning, middle and end
• the ordinary world
• the inciting incident
• the rising action
• the complications
• the super-objective
• the climax
• the dénouement (resolution)

Also, identify both the physical conflict and the emotional conflict.

Finally, analyze the story by interpreting the theme of the story. Here’s a question that might help with your investigation of the narrative:

• How does the Man in the Black Suit function as a symbol? In other words, what abstract concept does he represent in the story?

You do not have to respond with a written analysis but I do want you to make plenty of notes on the pages of your story and be ready to discuss your thoughts during Wednesday’s class. Everyone must participate. I will call on you if you try to hide behind another student.

Remember: we will also be having a quiz (6 questions) on the story at the beginning of class. The purpose of the quiz is to evaluate your comprehension of the narrative. A good way to prepare for the quiz is to write your own quiz.

8th grade literature:

Wednesday:  Read chapter 5 twice and develop three discussion points.  Research Black Madonnas.  Choose one to write a one-page report on and write it.  Bring a picture and be prepared to tell the class about your Black Madonna.

Friday:  Read chapter 6 twice and develop three discussion points

Court:

7th and 8th grade:

Friday:  Bring in a 25 question test on the constitution (procedures and jobs).  You  and your buddy will exchange tests, take them during class and check them.

Monday:  Bring in a 25 question test on the constitution (laws).  You and your buddy will exchange tests, take them during class and check them.

Wednesday, September 28:  Bar Exam, Part 1 (Procedures and Jobs).

Monday, October 3:  Bar Exam Part 2 (Laws).