ANTHEM: Journals
1. How are people cotrolled in Anthem?
2. Would you trade freedom for security?
3. Free Write
4. What are the "Great Truths" of your life?
5. What word is Equality seeking? Why is it important?
6. Why is "love" a threat to the World Council?
7. Why can't we live like Equality?
8. Free Write
9. Should science create only what's good for society?
10. Is society more important than the individual?
11. What role do women play in our society?
12. Is Equality's conflict internal, external, or both?
13. Free Write
14. Is there a fair way to evaluate people?
15. What did you like about Anthem?
16. Does Anthem reflect our world?
17. How is Jonathan E. like Equality?
18. COMPARE/CONTRAST: Equality's world and Jonathan E's world 19. Do we live in a violent society?
20. Free Write
21. DISCUSS: Mass media has positive and negative aspects
22. DISCUSS: Mindless pleasure-seeking and materialism leads to empty lives
23. Do rainy days depress you?
24. Do you have a secret?
ANTHEM: Homeworks
1. Why are some products successful?
2. Why does Equality escape into Nature?
3. Free Write
4. Should speech be censored?
5. What did you dislike about Anthem?
6. Why do you like movies?
7. Elements in common: Anthem and Rollerball
8. Why is freedom so important?
9. What is the role of violence in Rollerball?
10. Free Write
11. Is political correctness always correct?
12. What is the "social setting" of F451?
13. Is Clarisse weird?
CATCHER IN THE RYE: Journals and Homeworks
J24: Is life a game?
HW14: Describe the best educational experience you ever had.
J25: Describe an annoying friend.
H15: What makes someone popular?
J26: Describe your first crush.Was it really love?
HW16: Have you ever been jealous about anything?
J27:Have you ever lied or been the victim of a lie?
HW27: Do you put off tasks or do you do them right away?
J28: Is casual sex acceptable?
HW18: Have you ever faked your age?
J29: Why is it not good to have no friends?
HW19: Do you ever evaluate yourself?
J30: What is most important in a relationship?
HW20: Have you ever made a fool of yourself?
J31: Describe Holden's erratic behavior.
HW21: Have you ever wished to be someone else?
J32: What is unresolved guilt?
HW22: Why do some people feel the need to spend a lot of money?
J33: What part does religion play in your life?
HW23: How do the nuns differ from Holden's view of adults?
J34: What would you do with Holden's money?
HW24: Free Writing
J35: How do you know when you have matured?
HW25: Would you rather have a meaningful gift or an expensive one? J36: Have you ever felt "great" and soon after, "awful"?
HW26: Describe an argument you had with a friend.
J37: What makes a bad date so bad?
HW27: When did you first learn about sex?
J38: How do psychologists help people?
HW28: What would you do if you could spend a night out in New York?
J39: Why are there funerals?
HW29: What would you want said at your funeral? OR Free Write
J40: What does "home" mean to you?
HW30: Name one thing you like and why you like it.
J41: What is the meaning of life?
HW31: Which teacher had the MOST positive effect on your life?
J42: If you could meet any past relative, who would it be?
HW32: Who is your closest relative? Why?
J43: Do you see yourself in Holden?
HW33: What does Stekel's quote mean to Holden?
J44: What are some positives about Holden?
HW34: Would you want to be Holden for a day?
J45: Do you know anyone like Holden?
HW35: Is Holden a hero?
J46: Is Holden going to recover?
HW36: How would you help Holden?
J47: Did you enjoy this book?
HW37:What is your favorite book? Why?
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
PERIODS 1 & 2:Journals and Homeworks
ANTHEM: Journals
1. How are people cotrolled in Anthem?
2. Would you trade freedom for security?
3. Free Write
4. What are the "Great Truths" of your life?
5. What word is Equality seeking? Why is it important?
6. Why is "love" a threat to the World Council?
7. Why can't we live like Equality?
8. Free Write
9. Should science create only what's good for society?
10. Is society more important than the individual?
11. What role do women play in our society?
12. Is Equality's conflict internal, external, or both?
13. Free Write
14. Is there a fair way to evaluate people?
15. What did you like about Anthem?
16. Does Anthem reflect our world?
17. How is Jonathan E. like Equality?
18. COMPARE/CONTRAST: Equality's world and Jonathan E's world 19. Do we live in a violent society?
20. Free Write
21. DISCUSS: Mass media has positive and negative aspects
22. DISCUSS: Mindless pleasure-seeking and materialism leads to empty lives
23. Do rainy days depress you?
24. Do you have a secret?
F451
J25: Free Write
J26: Do you read as much as you should?
J27: Is true equality possible?
J28: What is the role of a teacher?
J29: Should some info be kept from us?
J30: How are the characters in F451 both alive and dead?
J31: COMPARE/CONTRAST: Equilibrium and F451
J32: Do you feel inferior to brainy people?
J33: What truths exist in your life?
J34: What was the greatest surprise of your life?
J35: How is knowledge passed to a new generation?
J36: How does the Mechanical Hound reflect their society?
J37: Free Write
J38: How does F451 and Pleasantville compare?
MACBETH
J39: Is power a good or bad thing to have?
J40: Do the witches need to be real?
J41: What is the difference between a king and a tyrant?
J42: How are women viewed in Macbeth?
J43: Why can't Lady Macbeth kill Duncan?
J44: What does blood symbolize in this play?
J45: How do morality and ambition interact?
J46: How do the porter's words mirror the play?
J47: PREDICT: Will Macbeth be successful?
J48: Do you ever repeat past mistakes?
J49: Is Macbeth "power unchecked?"
J50: How can Macbeth not have seen the end coming?
ANTHEM: Homeworks
1. Why are some products successful?
2. Why does Equality escape into Nature?
3. Free Write
4. Should speech be censored?
5. What did you dislike about Anthem?
6. Why do you like movies?
7. Elements in common: Anthem and Rollerball
8. Why is freedom so important?
9. What is the role of violence in Rollerball?
10. Free Write
11. Is political correctness always correct?
12. What is the "social setting" of F451?
13. Is Clarisse weird?
14. Do you sometimes feel different from others?
15: Free Write
16: What is your favorite form of entertainment?
17: What's your greatest skill?
18: Free Write
F451
HW19. What is the "social setting" of F451?
HW20. Describe a useless task
HW21. Does Equilibrium leave you satisfied?
HW22: Why does Montag seek a teacher?
HW23: Describe the animal and nature imagery in F451
HW24: Is Montag surprised by the last call?
HW25: What makes a family?
HW26: Is the end of F451 satisfying?
HW27: In which world would you rather live: F451's or Pleasantville's?
MACBETH
HW28: How does power change people?
HW29: Is Macbeth a good guy?
HW30: Why does one evil act often require a second evil act?
HW31: Is Lady Macbeth a stronger character than Macbeth?
HW32: Why is Banquo a threat to Macbeth?
HW33: Are the visions real or hallucinatory?
HW34: How have Macbeth and Lady Macbeth traded roles?
HW35: Is Macbeth responsible for his actions?
HW36: How come Horoscopes seem accurate ?
HW37: What does Macduff mean when he says: “I shall do so, / But I must also feel it as a man
HW38: What protects Macbeth from death: self-belief or a charm?
HW39: Did you enjoy the play?
1. How are people cotrolled in Anthem?
2. Would you trade freedom for security?
3. Free Write
4. What are the "Great Truths" of your life?
5. What word is Equality seeking? Why is it important?
6. Why is "love" a threat to the World Council?
7. Why can't we live like Equality?
8. Free Write
9. Should science create only what's good for society?
10. Is society more important than the individual?
11. What role do women play in our society?
12. Is Equality's conflict internal, external, or both?
13. Free Write
14. Is there a fair way to evaluate people?
15. What did you like about Anthem?
16. Does Anthem reflect our world?
17. How is Jonathan E. like Equality?
18. COMPARE/CONTRAST: Equality's world and Jonathan E's world 19. Do we live in a violent society?
20. Free Write
21. DISCUSS: Mass media has positive and negative aspects
22. DISCUSS: Mindless pleasure-seeking and materialism leads to empty lives
23. Do rainy days depress you?
24. Do you have a secret?
F451
J25: Free Write
J26: Do you read as much as you should?
J27: Is true equality possible?
J28: What is the role of a teacher?
J29: Should some info be kept from us?
J30: How are the characters in F451 both alive and dead?
J31: COMPARE/CONTRAST: Equilibrium and F451
J32: Do you feel inferior to brainy people?
J33: What truths exist in your life?
J34: What was the greatest surprise of your life?
J35: How is knowledge passed to a new generation?
J36: How does the Mechanical Hound reflect their society?
J37: Free Write
J38: How does F451 and Pleasantville compare?
MACBETH
J39: Is power a good or bad thing to have?
J40: Do the witches need to be real?
J41: What is the difference between a king and a tyrant?
J42: How are women viewed in Macbeth?
J43: Why can't Lady Macbeth kill Duncan?
J44: What does blood symbolize in this play?
J45: How do morality and ambition interact?
J46: How do the porter's words mirror the play?
J47: PREDICT: Will Macbeth be successful?
J48: Do you ever repeat past mistakes?
J49: Is Macbeth "power unchecked?"
J50: How can Macbeth not have seen the end coming?
ANTHEM: Homeworks
1. Why are some products successful?
2. Why does Equality escape into Nature?
3. Free Write
4. Should speech be censored?
5. What did you dislike about Anthem?
6. Why do you like movies?
7. Elements in common: Anthem and Rollerball
8. Why is freedom so important?
9. What is the role of violence in Rollerball?
10. Free Write
11. Is political correctness always correct?
12. What is the "social setting" of F451?
13. Is Clarisse weird?
14. Do you sometimes feel different from others?
15: Free Write
16: What is your favorite form of entertainment?
17: What's your greatest skill?
18: Free Write
F451
HW19. What is the "social setting" of F451?
HW20. Describe a useless task
HW21. Does Equilibrium leave you satisfied?
HW22: Why does Montag seek a teacher?
HW23: Describe the animal and nature imagery in F451
HW24: Is Montag surprised by the last call?
HW25: What makes a family?
HW26: Is the end of F451 satisfying?
HW27: In which world would you rather live: F451's or Pleasantville's?
MACBETH
HW28: How does power change people?
HW29: Is Macbeth a good guy?
HW30: Why does one evil act often require a second evil act?
HW31: Is Lady Macbeth a stronger character than Macbeth?
HW32: Why is Banquo a threat to Macbeth?
HW33: Are the visions real or hallucinatory?
HW34: How have Macbeth and Lady Macbeth traded roles?
HW35: Is Macbeth responsible for his actions?
HW36: How come Horoscopes seem accurate ?
HW37: What does Macduff mean when he says: “I shall do so, / But I must also feel it as a man
HW38: What protects Macbeth from death: self-belief or a charm?
HW39: Did you enjoy the play?
Thursday, November 4, 2010
PERIOD 3: Journals and Homeworks
THE CHOCOLATE WAR: Journals
1. How are Archie and Leon similar?
2. What is more effective: physical or mental torture?
3. Does McKee have traditions?
4. Would you fight the Vigils or give in?
5. Describe the scene in Brother Eugene's room?
6. Free Write
7. Should students raise money for their schools?
8. Free Write
9. What would you do with Archie's power?
10. Have you ever been used by another?
11. How and why does Jerry disturb the universe?
12.Should society allow for full individuality?
13. Does Jerry have inner strength?
14. Free Write
15. Have you ever felt ostracized?
16. How come some people never lose?
17. Are people really greedy and violent?
18. What did you like or dislike about The Chocolate War?
F451: Journals
J19: Free Write
J20: Do we live in a violent society?
J21. DISCUSS: Mass media has positive and negative aspects
J22. DISCUSS: Mindless pleasure-seeking and materialism leads to empty lives
J23. Do rainy days depress you?
J24. Do you have a secret?
J25: Free Write
J26: Do you read as much as you should?
J27: Is true equality possible?
J28: What is the role of a teacher?
J29: Should some info be kept from us?
J30: How are the characters in F451 both alive and dead?
J31: Do you feel inferior to brainy people?
J32: What truths exist in your life?
J33: Does F451 reflect our society?
THE CHOCOLATE WAR: Homeworks
1. Why did Jerry say no?
2. Free Write
3. Does your answer to Journal 9 say something about you?
4. Free Write
5. Is there a saying or phrase that applies to you?
6. Is Jerry following a wise course of action?
7. Describe an awkward conversation you have had.
8. Free Write
9. Why is TCW set in a private school?
10. Would you rather be an Archie or a Jerry?
11. Should Jerry have just given in?
12.Which did you prefer the book or the movie?
F451: Homeworks
HW13: Free Write
HW14: ELEMENTS IN COMMON: Equlibrium and F451
HW15. Why is freedom so important?
HW16. What should never be censored?
HW17: What is the social setting of F451?
HW18. Is political correctness always correct?
HW19: Free Write
HW20. Is Clarisse weird?
HW21. Do you sometimes feel different from others?
HW22: Why does Montag seek a teacher?
HW23: Is Montag surprised by the last call?
HW24: What makes a family?
HW25: Is Beatty correct: "There are no consequences and no responsibilities"?
HW26: Is the end of F451 satisfying?
HW27: Which did you prefer: F451 or Equilibrium?
1. How are Archie and Leon similar?
2. What is more effective: physical or mental torture?
3. Does McKee have traditions?
4. Would you fight the Vigils or give in?
5. Describe the scene in Brother Eugene's room?
6. Free Write
7. Should students raise money for their schools?
8. Free Write
9. What would you do with Archie's power?
10. Have you ever been used by another?
11. How and why does Jerry disturb the universe?
12.Should society allow for full individuality?
13. Does Jerry have inner strength?
14. Free Write
15. Have you ever felt ostracized?
16. How come some people never lose?
17. Are people really greedy and violent?
18. What did you like or dislike about The Chocolate War?
F451: Journals
J19: Free Write
J20: Do we live in a violent society?
J21. DISCUSS: Mass media has positive and negative aspects
J22. DISCUSS: Mindless pleasure-seeking and materialism leads to empty lives
J23. Do rainy days depress you?
J24. Do you have a secret?
J25: Free Write
J26: Do you read as much as you should?
J27: Is true equality possible?
J28: What is the role of a teacher?
J29: Should some info be kept from us?
J30: How are the characters in F451 both alive and dead?
J31: Do you feel inferior to brainy people?
J32: What truths exist in your life?
J33: Does F451 reflect our society?
THE CHOCOLATE WAR: Homeworks
1. Why did Jerry say no?
2. Free Write
3. Does your answer to Journal 9 say something about you?
4. Free Write
5. Is there a saying or phrase that applies to you?
6. Is Jerry following a wise course of action?
7. Describe an awkward conversation you have had.
8. Free Write
9. Why is TCW set in a private school?
10. Would you rather be an Archie or a Jerry?
11. Should Jerry have just given in?
12.Which did you prefer the book or the movie?
F451: Homeworks
HW13: Free Write
HW14: ELEMENTS IN COMMON: Equlibrium and F451
HW15. Why is freedom so important?
HW16. What should never be censored?
HW17: What is the social setting of F451?
HW18. Is political correctness always correct?
HW19: Free Write
HW20. Is Clarisse weird?
HW21. Do you sometimes feel different from others?
HW22: Why does Montag seek a teacher?
HW23: Is Montag surprised by the last call?
HW24: What makes a family?
HW25: Is Beatty correct: "There are no consequences and no responsibilities"?
HW26: Is the end of F451 satisfying?
HW27: Which did you prefer: F451 or Equilibrium?
Monday, November 1, 2010
PERIOD 6: Journals and Homeworks
J1: Which pain is worse: physical or psychological?
J2: Have you ever been used by another person?
J3: What would you do if you had Archie's power?
J4: How does Jerry disturb the universe?
J5: Should society allow for full individuality?
J6: How come some people never lose?
J7: Free Write
J8: Have you ever felt ostracized?
J9: Are people greedy and cruel?
J10: Would you have been on Jerry's side?
HW1: What does your answer to Journal 3 say about you?
HW2: Have you ever used another?
HW3: Is there a phrase or expression that applies to you?
HW4: Free Write
HW5: Free Write
HW6: Should Jerry have sold the chocolates?
HW7: Do you admire Archis for ANY reason?
J2: Have you ever been used by another person?
J3: What would you do if you had Archie's power?
J4: How does Jerry disturb the universe?
J5: Should society allow for full individuality?
J6: How come some people never lose?
J7: Free Write
J8: Have you ever felt ostracized?
J9: Are people greedy and cruel?
J10: Would you have been on Jerry's side?
HW1: What does your answer to Journal 3 say about you?
HW2: Have you ever used another?
HW3: Is there a phrase or expression that applies to you?
HW4: Free Write
HW5: Free Write
HW6: Should Jerry have sold the chocolates?
HW7: Do you admire Archis for ANY reason?
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