•       Short Stories    
     
    • The following are due dates.  
    • Expect a reading quiz every day.  

    When answering questions, pay attention to the following guidelines:

    1.  You must submit all assignments to Turnitin.com.

    2.  Never begin your answers with "Yes," No," "Because," or pronouns.

    3.  All answers must be completed in complete sentences.

    4.  All answers must be supported with at least 1 direct quote.

    5.  Pay attention to spelling, grammar, proper indentation, and punctuation.

    6.  All handwritten work in class must be done in black or blue ink.  

    7.  THE USE OF AI IS PROHIBITED AND WILL BE CONSIDERED ACADEMIC DISHONESTY.

    August 7: 1st day of school.

    Warm-Up #1: Tell me about yourself.  Family, pets, hobbies, interests, skills.  Favorite books, movies, foods.  Where have you traveled?  Do you speak more than 1 language?  What are some interesting things about you?  Submit to Turnitin.com.

    August 8:

    In class:

    Warm-Up #2:  What is happiness?  What makes you happy? What will it take to live a happy life?

     
    Answer:  Film Viewing Guide (answer the following questions)
    1.  What is the central thesis of the film?
    2.  Describe Socrates's life.
    3.  Give 3 specific examples of Socrates's philosophy from his own times.
    4.  How does the video relate this to modern times?
    5. What is the video's conclusion?
     
    What did you think?  What stood out to you?  Do you agree or disagree? Explain.
     
     August 12:

    Read: “The Piece of String” pgs. 1-12

    Answer: pg. 12 #1-4  Submit to Turnitin.com 8:00 a.m.

     
    Answer:  Film Viewing Guide (answer the following questions)
    1.  What is the central thesis of the film?
    2.  Describe Seneca's life.
    3.  Give 3 specific examples of Seneca's philosophy from his own times.
    4.  How does the video relate this to modern times?
    5. What is the video's conclusion?
     
             
    August 14:
    Read: “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pockets” pgs. 14-27

    Answer: pg. 27 #1-9 Submit to Turnitin.com 8:00 a.m.

    In class:  Warm-Up #3:  What bugs you, irritates you, and makes you angry?  How do you handle it?
    August 16:
    Read: “The Monkey’s Paw” pgs. 28-39

    Answer: pg. 39 #3-6  Submit to Turnitin.com 8:00 a.m.

    In class:

    Watch: Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness - Epicurus on Happiness

     Answer:  Film Viewing Guide (answer the following questions)

    1.  What is the central thesis of the film?
    2.  Describe Epicurus's life.
    3.  Give 3 specific examples of Epicurus's philosophy from his own times.
    4.  How does the video relate this to modern times?
    5. What is the video's conclusion?

    Respond to the video:  What did you think?  Agree or disagree? Why?  Give examples from your own life.

     
    August 20:

    Read: “The Masque of the Red Death” pgs. 172-179

    Answer: pg. 179 #1-9 Submit to Turnitin.com 8:00 a.m.

     

    August 22:

    Read: “Hearts and Hands” pgs. 58-62 and “The Last Unicorns” pgs. 190-193

    Answer: pg. 61 #1-4 and pg. 193 #1-4 Submit to Turnitin.com 8:00 a.m.

    Answer:  Film Viewing Guide (answer the following questions)
    1.  What is the central thesis of the film?
    2.  Describe Nietzsche's life.
    3.  Give 3 specific examples of Nietzsche's philosophy from his own times.
    4.  How does the video relate this to modern times?
    5. What is the video's conclusion?
     

    August 26:

    Read: “With All Flags Flying” pgs. 180-188

    Answer: pg. 188 #4-8  Submit to Turnitin.com 8:00 a.m.

    In class:

    Watch: What Happens When You Only Pursue Pleasure - Alan Watts

    Respond to the video:  What did you think?  Agree or disagree? Why?  Give examples from your own life.

     
     

    August 28:

    Read: “The Sentimentality of William Tavener” pgs. 254-261

    Answer: pg. 261 #4-7  Submit to Turnitin.com 8:00 a.m.

    Sept. 3: 

    Vocabulary Test
     
     
    Sept. 5  – Exam: In class essay on short stories and philosophy.
     
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