Lit/Comp 2 period 5-Period 5 Assignments

1. Of all the books we read this year, which ones did you like and why?
2. Which ones did you not care for and why?
3. Which books would you like to read in the future? Explain your answer.
4. Final thoughts on the past year?

There are 8 parts in the novel Robin Hood. You are to create a slide presentation on each part (8 slides total) that contain the following information in each part:
1. plot (what happened in each part) brief summary
2. setting for each part
3. characters in each part ( describe what they did)
 4. conflict (what was the conflict)
5. conflict resolution (how was it resolved)

1. What are Ferdinand and Miranda doing when we first see them in act 5?
2. What does Alonso immediately resign when he sees Prospero?
3. What is Prospero's last command to Ariel?

1. At the beginning of Act 4, what arrangement between Ferdinand and Miranda does Prospero approve?
2. Why does Prospero have Ariel arrange a pageant?
3. Who are the actors in Ariels show?
4. Why does Prospero stop the show?
5. What does Prospero command the spirits to do to Stephano, Trinculo, and Caliban?

Act 1
1, How did Prospero and Miranda end up on the island years before present action of the play?
2. What does Prospero do to bring the mariner's to the island?
3. What happens when Miranda and Ferdinand meet each other for the first time?
4. Who is Caliban?


Act 2
1. What do Alonso, Gonzalo, Sebastian, and Antonio believe has happened to Ferdinand?
2. In act 2, scene 1, why do most characters fall asleep?
3. What do Sebastian and Antonio plot while the others are asleep?

1. How did Robin and Guy meet?
2. How did King Richard come to the throne?
3. Why did Robin and Little John take different paths?
4. Who is Guy of Gisbourne and what is his story?
5. Why did Robin and Guy end up fighting each other?
6. How does the chapter end?

1. Why did the King want to meet Robin Hood?

2. What became of that meeting?
3. How did the meeting end?

1. How did the Bishop of Hereford convince the King to go after Robin, breaking his promise to the queen?
2. Who is Sir Robert Lee?
3. What happened at the inn at Barnet Town?
4. Why did Robin and his men splitup after leaving the inn?
5.How did Robin narrowly escape the Sheriff and the Bishop?
6.How does the section end?

Complete Bell Ringer

1. Who is Richard Partington and why is he here?
2. Why did he stop at the Blue Boar Inn?
3. What does the queen want of Robin?
4. What was Robin's response?
5. What does he tell the queen when he meets her?
6. What does she tell him she needs him to do?
7. What happens in Finsbury Fields?

 Briefly summarize the following sections in Part 5:
a. Robin Hood aids a sorrowful knight
b. How Sir Richard of the Lea paid his debts to Emmet

1. In part 6, section 1, Little John outwitted the two friars. How did he do this?
2. In section 2, Robin Hood makes himself into a beggar. Why did he do this?
3. What happened at the end of the section ?

Explain what happened in the three parts of part 4:
1. Robin Hood and Allan A Dale
2. Robin Seeketh the Curtal Friar
3. Robin Hood Compasseth the Marriage of Two True Lovers

(Three paragraphs total)

1. Discuss the trip Robin and his men took to seek the friar.
2. Why did Robin leave his men behind to seek the friar alone?
3. What did Robin notice about the friar as he saw him alone on the bank?
4. What was the friar saying as he talked to himself?
5. Why did the friar threaten Robin?
6. Why were the friar and Robin arguing?
7.How did the friar outwit Robin?
8. Why were the friar and Robin fighting?
9. Discuss what happened when the friar released his hounds upon Robin's men.
10. How did the chapter end?

Here are the three adventures described in part 3
1. Describe what happened in each part-
a. Little John and the Tanner of Blythe
b. Robin Hood and Will Scarlet
c. The Merry Adventure With Midge the Miller
(one paragraph for each section -3 total)

After besting Eric o' Lincoln at quarterstaff, the sheriff invites Reynold Greenleaf (aka Little John) to come and work for him.
1. In a paragraph, discuss what happened at the Sheriff's house regarding Little John and the cook. How did they meet? What transpired between the two? How did the cook wind up in Robin Hood's forest? How did the Sheriff find out who Reynold Green leaf really was?

Read the chapter "Little John Goes to the Fair at Nottingham Town" and answer the following:
1. What happened to Little John at the shooting match at Nottingham?
2. Who is Eric O' Lincoln?
3. How did Little John overcome him at the famous bout at quarterstaff in Nottingham?
4, How did Little John enter the Sheriff's service?
5. What happened with Little John and the Sheriff's cook?

The Sheriff of Nottingham failed three times to capture Robin Hood. Write a paragraph explaining each time how he failed. 3 paragraphs- each describing how it failed.

1.How does Robin Hood first meet the Tinker?
2. Where does Robin take the Tinker after they meet? What is his purpose in doing so?
3. How does Robin get the warrant from the Tinker's bag?
4. What happens when the Tinker wakes up?
5, What happens when Robin and the Tinker meet again in the woods?

In this opening part of the story it tells how Robin Hood came to be.
1. How did Robin Hood becomes an outlaw?
2. Describe the scene in which he meets Little John.

Directions:
Create a scene/chapter for Alice to visit in Wonderland. Include the following-
1. Title your chapter/scene
2. What character(s) will be in your chapter/scene
3. Create a narrative. How did she get there? Why is she there? What happens to her? How does she get out?
4. Summary of the scene/chapter- Have a beginning, middle, and end to your narrative.

Things to consider that will help you-
a. How does Alice interact with other characters in the scene?
b. What do they talk about?
c. What is the objective/point of the scene?
d. Feel free to add any pictures/artwork that will help explain your chapter/scene.

Feel free to do this on google slides . Show your brainstorming as well as the finished product. You can add pictures on google slides but not a word document.

1. List 20 items you found interesting in the documentary.
2.Do you think there was a real Robin Hood? Give reasons to support your answer.

Discuss the following items:
1. What do the characters in the story have in common?
2. Defend your position on the following: Is Wonderland a place of escapism or a place of adventure? Explain in detail.
3. How does Alice act as a foil character throughout the story?Give three examples.

1. If someone asked you what you learned in class this semester, what would you say? List 3 things you learned in this class and write a paragraph on each. (3 total).

Read chapter 8 in Alice in Wonderland. Write a summary of chapter 8 in which you must include a discussion on the Queen, the roses, the Cheshire Cat, Alice, the King, and how the chapter ends.

Read A Mad Tea Party chapter 7. Answer the following:
1. Who hosted the tea party?
2. What were the names of the guests?
3. What was the occasion for the party?
4. What was the story about that the Dormouse told?
5. Why did he tell it?
6. How does the chapter end?

1. Why did Alice get mad at the caterpillar when they first met?
2. What offended the caterpillar?
3. What did the caterpillar tell Alice to eat if she wanted to grow?
4. After the caterpillar left, who did Alice meet, and what did they say to her?
5. How does the chapter end?

1. Why is the chapter called "The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill?"
2. What happens to Alice?
3. What happens to the rabbit?
4. How does the chapter end?

1. Why is the chapter called The Pool of Tears?
2. Who did Alice meet swimming?
3. What was making Alice shrink?
4. What things did the rabbit leave behind for Alice?
5. How does the chapter end?

Directions: Develop a soundtrack for a movie version of The Picture of Dorian Gray. This soundtrack should have at least 5 songs that are relevant to plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. You must include a transcript of lyrics for each song, and a paragraph for each song connecting it to the plot line. (example- How do the songs connect with the characters, setting, conflict, themes, and plot points for specific parts of the book/movie.)

Please no explicit lyrics .Use a censored version instead.

1. What is the title of chapter 1?
2. What is the setting?
3. What is the name of Alice's cat?
4. As she was falling down the hole, what did she pick up from the cupboard?
5. What did the note tied around the bottle say?
6. What did the bottle taste like?
7. What was written on the note attached to the cake?

List 10 facts about Lewis Carroll that were in the video.

1. Explain the conversation between Lord Henry and Dorian at the beginning of the chapter.
2. Who is Hetty?
3. Why does Henry say Basil couldn't have been murdered?
4. How does he imagine he died?
5. How does the chapter end?

You were to have read the rest of chapter 18 for homework. As promised, here are some quiz questions on the reading.
1. Why does Dorian say he can't love?
2. What are strawberry leaves based on the conversation between Dorian and Gladys?
3. What reason does Dorian give for not wanting to spend another night at the Selby Royal?
4. Who was the man killed by Sir Geoffrey?

1.What habit has Dorian developed?
2. How many years has he had this habit?
3. Where does he go to satisfy his habit?
4. What friend does he meet there?
5.Who attacks him and threatens to kill him?
6. How does he escape?

Read all of chapter 15. Answer the following questions:
1. What is the setting of chapter 15?
2. What characters are involved in the chapter?
3. Give a brief discussion of each as to what their role in the chapter are.
4. What upsets Dorian?
5. What does Dorian do when he gets home?
6.Where does he go at the end of the chapter?

Download John Kennedy's inaugural address in a pdf and answer the following:
1. According to Kennedy, inauguration day is not a celebration of the victory of a party, What is it a celebration of?
2. How far does Kennedy say the United States will go to assure liberty for all nations?
3. Kennedy singles out one group of countries that the United States will defend against any attacker, What countries are they?
4. At the end of the speech, what does Kennedy urge his ellow Americans to do?
5. What similarities and differences does Kennedy see between the world now and as the world was during the American Revolution?

I have downloaded the inaugural address for you to watch. You can pause it at any time and watch it as a supplement to the pdf.

Finish reading chapter 11 and summarize in a paragraph

1. What does Basil want to do with the painting of Dorian?
2. Why does he change his mind about showing the picture?
3. What was Basil's secret?
4. How did Dorian manipulate him into telling it?
5. What does Dorian decide to do with the painting at the end of the chapter?

Download the pdf of the short story "The Doll's House by Katherine Mansfield. After reading, answer the following:
1. Define the following:
a. shunned
b. sneered
c.spitefully
2. What object in the doll's house is Kezia's favorite?
3. How does Lena taunt Lil Kelvey?
4. What does Kezia do that makes Aunt Beryl angry?
5. In one paragraph, confirm your understanding of the story by writing a short summary.

After viewing the two chapter 8 videos, answer the following:
1. Summarize in your own words the analysis given in part 1.
2. Summarize in your own words the analysis given in part 2.

1. Why does Dorian break up with Sybil?
2. Why does she say she performed poorly?
3. What does Dorian notice about his picture?
4. Why does he change his mind about Sybil?
5.How does he find out about her death?
6. How do they think she died?

Finish reading chapter 7 and answer the following:
1. Why did Sybil perform so badly?
2. Why did Dorian say she killed his love?
3. What does Dorian notice about his portrait?

1. Discuss the personality of Sybil Vane. Based on the reading, what can you say about her?
2. How do Sybil's mother and brother feel about her relationship with Dorian? What do they think the pro's and con's are about the relationship?

You need to have at least one full paragraph for each question (2 total)

Download the pdf of the short story and answer the following questions after reading:
1. What is the setting of the story?
2. Who are the two main characters. How do they know each other?
3. What is the tone of the story? Explain why you think this.
4. Discuss the conflict in the story . Explain the circumstances behind this conflict.
5. Give a plot summary of the story. How does it begin, what happens in caverns, and how does it end. Be precise and don't rush or throw this together on a hurry.

Analyze the following characters in accordance of their positive and negative qualities. Give examples of each quality.
1. Dorian Gray
2. Lord Henry
3.Basil Hallward

Answer the following questions as completely as possible:
1. What is the conflict in the story (so far)?
2. Why is Lord Henry considered a foil character?
3. Why is Dorian so obsessed with Lord Henry?

1. After watching the video, summarize the life of Oscar Wilde.
2. List 10 things you found interesting about Oscar Wilde
Due Tuesday, Sept.1 3:00 pm

This is due Tuesday , Sept. 1
Do not do the Ed Puzzles or emails.

1. Describe why Basil is intrigued with Dorian.
2. Why is Basil reluctant to introduce Lord Henry Walton to Dorian?
3. What topic does Lord Henry Wolton mention that troubles Dorian?
4. What does Dorian wish that the painting could do?
5. Describe Lord Henry's uncle Lord Fermor? Give 2 examples of his personality.
6. What is said about American women?

Due Thursday, August 27, at 3:00 pm

Answer the following questions on chapter 2 in The Picture of Dorian Gray:
1. What is "hedonism"?
2.How is it used in the chapter?
3. What does Lord Henry say to Dorian that upsets him?
4. Why is Dorian all of a sudden mad at Basil?

Write a three paragraph essay biography of Oscar Wilde. Include when and where he was born, life growing up and personal items of interest, and writing career and death. Don't waste time.
Due end of period.Thursday, August 20 2;50 pm

The following are literary terms we will use throughout the year. Look up the definition of each term and be able to discuss each as we read The Picture of Dorian Gray in the weeks ahead.
1. setting
2. theme
3. characterization
4.antagonist
5. protagonist
6. climax
7. denouement
8. exposition
9.foreshadowing
10. imagery
11. monologue
12.plot
13. symbol
14. tone
15. utopia
16. dystopia

Due Tuesday, August 18 at 2:50 pm