The senior class began the school year with a metamorphosis in the twelfth grade English program that would become the underlying theme for a busy and productive year. The students first focused on developing their college essay writing skills with attention on word choice, especially passive verbs and pronouns. The motto of the class became “Clarity is the goal!” After the shock of the a new teacher faded, the class studied the principles of psychology and the theories of Joseph Campbell through the various modern movies and the Epic of Gilgamesh. Next, the Honors class class delved into Kafka’s Metamorphosis and Shelly’s Frankenstein, while the World Literature class studied Egyptian mythology and various creation myths. After studying
Writing Assignment #1 Gerald Graff is an English Professor at the University of Illinois and also the founder of “Teachers for a Democratic Culture”. In his article “Hidden Intellectualism”, he explains how non-academic writing and discussions involving “lightweight” subject matter can improve one’s writing and allow for critical thinking (245). He starts off by stating “Everyone knows some young person who is impressively street smart but does poorly in school” (244). He refers to his experience of how he was not always interested in reading scholarly, but without recognizing it, he was building himself towards an academic life. Graff describes how he used his interest in sports to excel in academics.
The current grade 11 University English course at St.Elizabeth Catholic High School study four books in the process of the whole semester. Obviously, the English Department has contemplated greatly over the nomination of these four books to educate your students. Although the education of these books is astonishing, I would like to introduce to you a book titled Next Year For Sure by Zoey Leigh Peterson. I believe this book would exceed your expectations, and allow the department to replace one of the four books.
During her visit to Whitman, Alexandra made comparisons between her high school years and the high school years of the upperclassmen observed. She noticed the variety of differences between them because during her years there was not much palpable competition but now there was between the students at Whitman. The competition of getting the best grades was a huge deal to the students because their grades were a factor to getting admitted to the college of their choice. Pete a junior student at Whitman, was one of the many overachievers who put in the effort to get the best grades he could even if it meant to risk his own health. Pete was a straight A student who one night took so much caffeine to complete a paper that was due the next day.
In the film “Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein” directed by Kenneth Branagh was based on the book “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley. Victor, the main protagonist, is against the adversary monster he has created. The movie as I consider should earn a “D-” for there was excessive flaws upon the based of the novel, however, few key points was correctly shown that would flow the movie. The book portrays Victor Frankenstein as he was the only one working to the creation of the monster with no other acknowledgement of creating the monster, however, in the movie Professor Waldman have had Victor motivated upon the discovery of his(Waldman) works in which the works have helped him create the monster.
This book is recommended because it gives people a deeper understanding on how to understand a book based on tone, symbol, or other literary terms and gives you tips. The importance between these two books is that they are relatable since some chapters of “How to Read Literature Like a Professor” directly connects with “Frankenstein”.
Parents, like all humans come in all shape and size. They vary from one to another. There are those to spoil their children, but also those who use their kids to their advantage. The latter form of parenting is animated in the novel, The Metamorphosis, written by Franz Kafka. As the breadwinner of the Samsa household passes away, the new one has already being chosen.
Lejla Hodzic Mrs.Monroe English III(H): Period 3 Journal Reflection-MP1 When first writing in my journal I struggled with how deep to go with my discussion questions and what I should be asking my classmates. I feel that I have struggled with this because I lack confidence on what I am trying to prove or say in my writing. When reading in the past I have never pushed myself to question the author’s purpose or ask questions that invoke much thought. Up to this point in the year writing in my journal as well as annotating in the text, has helped my reading and writing immensely.
The author's purpose of this passage is to underline the differences in interaction with others and natures of the creature and of Adam because of their contrasting creators. Shelley is not focusing on Frankenstein in this passage and has no religious lesson to teach. The creature is jealous of Adam and all people that can love and communicate with each other, he doesn’t necessarily hate them. He just envies them. The author juxtaposes Adam and the creature to highlight their difference in conception, ability to interact with others, and natures.
English 102 Reflection During the course of English 102, I took this year of the spring semester. I have accomplished a variety of goals I once thought were impossible. I have not only grown as a writer and a student but as an individual as well. I feel that through my experience of this English course, I have achieved knowledge and self-confidence to step out into the real world.
His death marks a new, brighter future for the rest of his family. The Oedipus Complex The Metamorphosis can be interpreted in terms of Freud’s notion of the Oedipus Complex. As an insect, Gregor’s
“Introduction: How’d He Do That?” A literature professor and an average person have very different ways of analyzing a novel. A professor will ask a series of questions while reading; “Where did that effect come from?
Mr. Keating breaks the students out of their shells and they come alive. The students also become engaged after starting “Dead Poets Society” they begin to express themselves through poetry. 4. How do changes in the immediate situation affect the
Finally, the final cause, the purpose of it’ (Lavine, 72). To understand this more I thought about my own self while I was reading it. In the substance of my schooling, I first had to figure out which school to go to. Subsequently, I had to pick which classes are required for my degree. Next, I had to obtain books and school supplies needed for my classes.
This semester is my first collegiate term. Ultimately, I have a command of how to distribute the time of learning, and I gained some harvest through reading Aesop’s Fables. In the vocabulary, I learned even though a word, no matter how surprisingly simple it is or how clearly I have known its certain meaning during the high school, it still has other important meaning or character need us to study. Take “address” as an example.
The method of research, citing facts, and brainstorming ideas was very intense in this class. Reading various arguments debating the topic I want to write on, was very challenging and time consuming. In this reflection essay I want to show how researching process was vital on changing my writing style. Also, what I’ve learned in English 105 class after a great summer semester with lots of material to learn from. Researching was drastically important, making every paper I made heavily based on research.