Thursday, March 31, 2011

Point of View Assignment

To Kill a Mockingbird was told from Scout's point of view. How would the story be different if it were told from the point of view of Atticus? Jem? Walter Cunningham Jr.? Tom Robinson? Calpurnia?

Take one scene from the book that you felt was significant. Write the scene from one of the other character's point of view. What would they think is important to mention? What would they have understood that escaped Scout's childlike understanding? Do not change the lines but tell it from their perspective.

1-2 pages.
Typed

Include in the top right hand corner (single space):
    Full Name
    ELA 20
    Miss Gokavi
    Date of submission


Title
Indicate which scene you have used and the character whose point of view it has been described from

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Course Introduction

Two major units we will be covering this term:
            1. Recollection - A Journey Back
            2. Anticipation - On the Threshold

The Recollections unit will allow us to explore our childhood memories of home, family and school. Think back to the innocence and wonder we experienced in childhood. Which will then lead into our Anticipation unit.

Visit this site often for:
        - Class notes
        - handouts
        - Assignments and due dates
        - Helpful hints on various thoughts, ideas and themes
        - Class discussions and comments

Materials to bring to each class:

Journal - reading log must be done in a Hilroy - 5 subject, 24.2cm x 15.2cm notebook
Blue or Black pen
Loose leaf - ruled paper
Binder
Reading book or novel