The Importance of Human Connection
Key Terms
alienation point of view - first, limited, omniscient, objective
isolation character - flat, rounded, dynamic, static
crutch archetype
satire character foil
science fiction symbolism
isolation character - flat, rounded, dynamic, static
crutch archetype
satire character foil
science fiction symbolism
Escapist vs Interpretive Literature
Review points which make a piece of work more escapist or more interpretive by using the link to the right.
"The Automated Ones" by Hugh Howey
Read "The Automated Ones" by Hugh Howey on wattpad.
"The Painted Door" by Sinclair RossHomesteading in Canada
Focus Questions:
1. In what ways is the setting a character? How important is it to the events of the story? 2. What is Ann’s dilemma? What is her solution? Show that her decision is motivated, consistent, and plausible. 3. Review: a) dynamic character v static character b) rounded character v flat character c) archetypal characters Is Ann a dynamic or static character? Rounded or flat character? Explain. In what ways are Ann and John archetypal characters? 4. Explain the symbolic significance of the a) paint b) fire c) clock d) storm 5. Is "The Painted Door" more interpretive or escapist? Explain your choice clearly, using 3-4 examples to back it up. 6. What is a character foil? Explain how Steven acts as a foil to John. 7. If you were Ann or Steven in this situation, what would you do? Write a ½ page monologue reflection from one of the above views, explaining your thoughts about what you will do after the events of the story. * How might human connection change the overall outcomes in this story? |
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"The Wedding Gift" by Thomas Raddall
1.a)The story is set in Nova Scotia in 1794. Locate words, terms, objects, attitudes, and social realities that help illustrate and reinforce this setting.
b)In what ways is the setting in this story similar to the setting of "The Painted Door"?
2.Locate two examples that show Kezia is an independent, strong woman.
3.Locate / quote three distinct literary devices in the story. What impact does each have?
4.Why does Kezia throw away the wedding gift - the tinderbox?
5.Explain why this story is more escapist or interpretive in your opinion.
6. What might both "The Painted Door" and "The Wedding Gift" demonstrate about the treatment of women in Canada's early history?
b)In what ways is the setting in this story similar to the setting of "The Painted Door"?
2.Locate two examples that show Kezia is an independent, strong woman.
3.Locate / quote three distinct literary devices in the story. What impact does each have?
4.Why does Kezia throw away the wedding gift - the tinderbox?
5.Explain why this story is more escapist or interpretive in your opinion.
6. What might both "The Painted Door" and "The Wedding Gift" demonstrate about the treatment of women in Canada's early history?
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"The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
Read the short story, "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury after viewing the video of the same name by Deadmau5 (below).
* How do you react to the video after reading the story?
* What are three elements of the story that you feel the video effectively connects to?
* Why might the children have such a murderous hatred for their parents? How have the parents failed their children in the story? in today's society?
* In what ways has Bradbury's satirical story actually come true in modern society?
* Consider your own strengths as a learner. Which media format are you most likely to use in class projects? Which do you learn most effectively from? Provide one key example.
* How do you react to the video after reading the story?
* What are three elements of the story that you feel the video effectively connects to?
* Why might the children have such a murderous hatred for their parents? How have the parents failed their children in the story? in today's society?
* In what ways has Bradbury's satirical story actually come true in modern society?
* Consider your own strengths as a learner. Which media format are you most likely to use in class projects? Which do you learn most effectively from? Provide one key example.
"A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury
Read the story - available to download at the left - and complete the activities in the worksheet below. You may choose to LISTEN to an audiobook version of the story.
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"The Feeling of Power" by Isaac AsimovFollow the picture link to read the story.
Consider another subject that could easily lend itself to satire. Create a political cartoon using the form to the right as the frame for your cartoon. |
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Compare & Contrast Essay
"The Watchers" by Florence Engel Randall
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CAST AWAY
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Survivor Type film teaser (2011)
MLA Formatting for Essays
If in doubt, visit an official website that can provide you with greater details about MLA formatting in English. Below is the sample we viewed in class for MLA.
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