Tuesday, September 21, 2010

OEQ 2: TFA 36-68

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 17, 2010

WEEKEND ESSAY 2: TFA

DIRECTIONS:

1. Write a 5 paragraph essay answering the following question using standard paragraph / essay format.

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

3. 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 using as much detail as possible as described in the book "Things Fall Apart", 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.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

OPEN ENDED QUESTION 1 - TFA

DIRECTIONS:
1. Write at least 3 paragraphs using 2 quotes "Things Fall Apart".
2. Each paragraph must begin with a 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.

At one point the author pronounced that, "Okonkwo had clearly washed his hands so he ate with kings and elders".


QUESTIONS
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 ANSWER.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Weekend Essay 1: Before The Law

DIRECTIONS:
Write a 5 paragraph essay answering the following question. Use standard paragraph / essay format, underline your thesis statement in the first paragraph. 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 as follows:

Ex.:
Jane
Psych / P3
Mr. Avery
Date


QUESTION:
In a five paragraph short essay create your own allegorical parable in which you are like the "Man from the country", but instead, you over come your "Door Keeper" (obstacle). These essays should be very particular and personal to you and your own experience. Assure that you use allegory's throughout your story.


REQUIREMENTS:
1. Write a clearly written introduction paragraph to the best of your ability.
2. Write a clear thesis statement and underline it.
3. Quote "Before The Law" two times in your essay (only a sentence or fragment not an entire paragraph).
4. Each paragraph must be 5 to 7 sentences.
5. Indent your paragraphs.
6. Must contain a clearly written conclusion paragraph.