Ms. R’s Comments (group member since Oct 26, 2008)

Ms. R’s comments from the Curie World Lit: Only The BEST group.

Valeria wrote: "... we spoke most about how Beowulf was made to big this stron, brave man wo traveled to kill the villain...then...we read Macbeth..."

This sounds really interesting!! I"d be interested to hear if you feel that these texts follow the archetypal patterns we discussed in class. Is Macbeth the archetypal hero? Do the witches fit the pattern the villain?

I know you read them a while ago, but I'd be interested to hear what you think. :0)

~Ms. R

Seniors,

Good job thus far with your posts! I really enjoy reading about your past classes :0)

Before Friday please go back and look over your responses. Over all I would love to see many many more DETAILS! Remember to EXPLAIN EXPLAIN EXPLAIN. This is a really great time to practice your analysis skills. In this case I really have never sat in your other classes, so you won't have to pretend I haven't read the text :0)

** An A+ blog will have a strong description of the class + a strong connection to your literary school. You must have both to receive full credit.

Anxiously awaiting your posts,

Ms. R

Seniors,

You had a wonderful conversation here over all. It has been great to look back at all our beliefs throughout the reading of "Metamorphosis." I am so proud of your understanding of Modernist beliefs and your ability to apply these beliefs to your reading of the text. I am also happy to see how many of you were happy to learn about Modernist beliefs. Don't let go of that. Remember how this helped you.

I hope you all still agree with your comments now that we have completed our reading of the story.

The proudest teacher that ever was,

Ms. R

Haha well you'll have a chance to prove yourself tomorrow. It's going to be 5th vs. 8th period in baseball. May the best class win :0)

Haha I'm sure you will. You'll have your chance tomorrow :0)

Seniors,

Here a space for you to post questions regarding your review packet. Use this space to help each other out regarding the exam. The use of this space is completely and utterly for your benefit. This is not extra credit. This is merely a space for each period to interact and work on the review together out of class.

Happy posting,

Ms. R

Haha. Both periods tied silly. You all come out as winners :0)

Here is the scores from today's Review Baseball Game:

Period 2: 28
Period 5: 38
Period 8: 38

Congrats to both 5th and 8th period who have tied for an A+ for the game!!

Seniors,

For this week I'd like for us to consider teachers we have had in the past. Please focus on which literary school you believe this educator teaches under. Please be specific on both ends: list specific examples of lesson from the class as well as the aspects your chosen literary school focuses on. For example, directly tie together your class example to an aspect that this literary school would focus on. **If you get a quote from your teacher you will receive extra credit.

This blog post needs to be a well formated paragraph and is due Friday by 5pm.

Happy Blogging.

Ms. R

Great job thus far all! The posts that have been posted are looking great.

Just a note: Please remember to always be following the outline for an analytical paragraph we've discussed in class:
1. Topic Sentence (What are you going to prove?
2. Intro to quote (who said this and why?)
3. Quote (with MLA citation
4. Analysis (Why is this important?)
5. So What? (How did this quote prove you right?)

ALL of these elements are required for a 10 out of 10 score.

Thanks!
~Ms. R

I really enjoy the conversation that is going on here. You all are beginning to look at a lot of interesting ideas. Sometimes I'm just not sure you all know exactly how intelligent you really are. The level of conversation surrounding this book is definitely college level, and I am so proud to be a part of that.

For future posts, keep in mind that I am looking for the conversation aspect of this blog. Interaction with each other will also get you more points.

Great posts over all!
Re-reading over your final postings I just wanted to once again stress the divorce was NOT an option for women during this time period. Though divorce has become common practice within the current American culture, it was not so in England during Mrs. Mallard's time.

I just wanted to clearify this :0)

~Ms. R

It has been said that Kafka's story draws its title not from Gregor's obvious metamorphosis, but rather from the more subtle transformations of the other characters within the novela.

Taking the side of these analysists, formulate a well thought out paragraph exploring this idea. Who else undergoes a transformation? Where do you see this? Why are these changes significant to the meaning of the story as a whole?

Remember your paragraph must include ONE quote from the story and a well established analysis of this quote. MLA citation must also be used.

Happy Blogging,

Ms. R

Yes, we're going there once again...dum dum duuuuum: Gender roles.

In a well formulated paragraph please answer the following question. You must cite one quote from the story as well as present a well though out analysis of said quote. Your quote must also be cited using MLA format.

Considering our past conversations concerning typical gender roles. Focusing specifically on this week's reading, consider how the women are portrayed. Consider why Kafka characterize these characters in this fashion? Now push your amazing ideas a bit further and consider the connection between these roles and the symbol of the bug. Can we tie these ideas to the ideals of the Modernists? Kafka's historical background?

There's a lot to work with here. I'm looking forward to an outstanding conversation!

Happy Blogging,

Ms. R

Jeremy wrote: "What would motivate Gregor to Change back into a human?"

Who's to say he will? Why do you think we, as readers of the text, want or need Gregor to transform back into a human? Does it seem like the humans in the story have such a glorious life?

Quitnin wrote: "Kafka portrays Gregor's famly as mentally challenged or doesn't fully understand..."

Great questions and responses here Quintin! I especially find this portion of your post interesting.

All, please consider if the family is not capable of understanding Greogr and the situation at hand or are they not really trying to understand?

Cristal wrote: "...because it relates to today"

Crystal, I really like where you and Marek are going with this idea. As you're thinking about this, consider that the Modernist Era existed during the World Wars. Remember, that event though Kafka's literature is still relevant today, he is writing during a completely different time period. Does this change your reading of Kafka as a Modernist?

Lucero wrote: "...I so love his modernist ways!!!"

:0)

Beah,

You posted amazingly for extra credit. Don't forget "Kafka, a modernist" is the post due for Friday.

Beah wrote: " ms k to answer your question I'd gregor is acting irresponsible, I don't think he is I think that everybody just expects to much from him and he can't fulfill everybody standards. I think that he..."

First of all, Ms K?

Second of all,

I like where you are going with your comment. It think your interpretation of Gregor as a bug is a valid one. He has been working hard and his transformation does allow him to loose a bit of that responsibility.

But, consider this: is Gregor really being "irresponsible?" Did he ask to be turned into a bug? Is this something he wanted? Did he make this decision to ignore his responsibilities to his family? Consider his thoughts directly after his transformation. Also, consider the difference between how Kafka portrays Gregor's family and how Gregor is depicted.

I know that's a lot, but I really would love to hear what you have to think! You've got me excited about this train of thought!

Yay blogging! :0)