Vocab, comics, writing and more

1. Vocab quiz!
2. Review of the assignment & comic rubric
3. Let's talk comics and such.
4. Let's look at some simple yet very funny comics: Dilbert
5. A little storyboarding

HW: Thesis generation and free writing

Frankenstein: The end

Some free writing ...
How have Victor and the Creature become two parts of the same being? What similarities do they possess at the end of the novel? By making the creature and Victor dependent on each other, what is the larger commentary Mary Shelley is making about humans? About Victor and the creature's relationship to each other?

Discussion questions
1. How is Victor an outsider? How is he an insider?
2. How is the creature an outsider? How is he an insider?
3. What is the difference between regret and remorse? Do either of the two main characters experience these emotions?
4. Major themes from the novel?
5. Final thoughts?

The final assessment

Frankenstein: Vol 3, Chpts. 1-3

1. Free write

Must a person experience desperation to know the true meaning of joy? Must a person know hunger to really understand the concept of being full? In other words, must we experience opposite emotions to truly understand life?

Discussion Questions

1. Where does Victor travel in Chpts 1-2? In what way does the journey further develop Victor's character? Clerval's?

2. Close reading p. 168-169. What is the tone created on these pages? What is the mood? Remember, when we talk about tone we use adjectives. Mood is a feeling created by the language as well.

3. At the close of Chpt 2 Victor says, "I looked towards its completion with a tremulous and eager hope, which I dared not trust myself to question, but which was intermixed with obscure forebodings of evil, that made my heart sick in my bosom" (169). Remember that Victor is telling a story. Using only this passage, what does Victor want the listener/reader to think of him?

4. At the start of Chpt 3 the creature says, "Shall each man ... find a wife for his bosom, and each beast have his mate, and I be alone? I had feelings of affection, and they were requited by detestation and scorn" (172). Is the creature's argument a reasonable one? If so, in what way does this develop Victor's character and the creature's?

Frankenstein Writing #2: C block

Welcome to the third best day of your life. Today is the day you're going to make an argument, back it up with textual evidence, relate it all to the thesis and big picture, and blow me away with amazing insight. Sounds awesome. Sure does. No pressure, but you got this.

Question:
The creature calls himself a "fallen angel" (103). Explain how this is an accurate or an inaccurate characterization of the creature.

Format:
*Double spaced.

*A note about in-text citation: you are going use parenthetical notation after each piece of evidence.

Resources:
Use your pink packet of awesome. Refer to the SPA handout (you can also find that structure on the right side of the blog -->).

Handing the essay in:

1. Save the document as a PDF with the following file name: Frank2C_Name.pdf
1. Word users: FILE --> SAVE AS --> PDF (make sure to unclick the "hide extension" box)
2. Pages users: FILE --> EXPORT --> PDF (make sure to unclick the "hide extension" box)
3. Google users: FILE --> DOWNLOAD AS --> PDF
2. Go to dropitto.me/mcollie to send paper to Mary.
3. Password: EnglishRocks
4. As time permits, start on other homework. Look good. Relax. High-5 yourself. Day dream about fun things you'll do this weekend.

Frankenstein Writing #2: B Block

Welcome to the third best day of your life. Today is the day you're going to make an argument, back it up with textual evidence, relate it all to the thesis and big picture, and blow me away with amazing insight. Sounds awesome. Sure does. No pressure, but you got this.

Question:
The creature compares himself to Adam and to Satan. (132) Is either of these appropriate, and why?

Format:
*Double spaced.

*A note about in-text citation: you are going use parenthetical notation after each piece of evidence.

Resources:
Use your pink packet of awesome. Refer to the SPA handout (you can also find that structure on the right side of the blog -->).

Handing the essay in:

1. Save the document as a PDF with the following file name: Frank2B_Name.pdf
1. Word users: FILE --> SAVE AS --> PDF (make sure to unclick the "hide extension" box)
2. Pages users: FILE --> EXPORT --> PDF (make sure to unclick the "hide extension" box)
3. Google users: FILE --> DOWNLOAD AS --> PDF
2. Go to dropitto.me/mcollie to send paper to Mary.
3. Password: EnglishRocks
4. As time permits, start on other homework. Look good. Relax. High-5 yourself. Day dream about fun things you'll do this weekend.

Frankenstein: Vol 2, Chpts 8&9

Pre-number: Thesis writing review, semi colon review, context review, citation review.

_____ A strong thesis is arguable.  Someone has to be able to disagree with you.

_____ A thesis is a complete sentence (for a paper that is fewer than 10 pages, you really should not need more than one sentence to make a clear argument).

_____ A thesis takes a stand or draws a conclusion, rather than summarizing or simply announcing a subject.

_____ A thesis is as specific as possible, rather than vague or general.

_____ A thesis expresses one main idea, & does not make too many points all at once.

1. Check books & vocab & architecture

Discussion
Let's look at the creature and Victor through the lens of Erikson. Some basic info on the guy.

Big question to answer:
1. At what stage is Victor?
2. At what stage is the creature?
3. At what stage did Victor encounter struggles?
4. At what stage did the creature encounter struggles?

As time permits ...
Empathy versus sympathy. What's the difference?

Personal responsibility ...