Complete reading on parts 5 and 6 of the Death of Ivan Illich
What is Ivan concerned about in the "analysis" explained by his doctors?
Why do you think Ivan is so angry with his wife at the conclusion of part 5 ?
What is Ivan so distressed about and how is he thinking about his life?
How does Ivan contrast his childhood with the rest of his life?
Why is the reference to a saying about men not being mortal not helpful to Ivan?
Monday, December 8, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
11/24 assignment
Describe how you percieve the marriage between Ivan and his wife. What started to bother Ivan in this relationship and how is this related to the character of Ivan?
How did Ivan move his way up in the court system in Russia and what were Ivan's priorities related to his work.
How did Ivan initially hurt himself on his side and what do you think Tolstoy was trying to tell us in this description?
How did Ivan try to separate his work life from his home life? Do you think this worked? Why or Why not?
Compare and contrast the characters of Ivan and his wife.
How did Ivan move his way up in the court system in Russia and what were Ivan's priorities related to his work.
How did Ivan initially hurt himself on his side and what do you think Tolstoy was trying to tell us in this description?
How did Ivan try to separate his work life from his home life? Do you think this worked? Why or Why not?
Compare and contrast the characters of Ivan and his wife.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Short Story
Why do you think Pyotr was "horrified" during the discussion with Ivan's wife and why do think the author of the story included this reflection?
There is a brief statement by Gerasim at the end of part 1. What is the significance of this?
What did Tolstoy mean when he said Ivan was a "happy mean" between his brothers growing up and what do you think Tolstoy is telling us about Ivan's character?
What do you think is the significance regarding several references to Ivan and his friends playing bridge?
There is a brief statement by Gerasim at the end of part 1. What is the significance of this?
What did Tolstoy mean when he said Ivan was a "happy mean" between his brothers growing up and what do you think Tolstoy is telling us about Ivan's character?
What do you think is the significance regarding several references to Ivan and his friends playing bridge?
Monday, October 6, 2008
10/6 Assignment
On what criteria do you think there was a winner in the recent Vice Presidential debate? Do you think this debate will have an impact on the presidential election in November? Why or Why not? Complete the worksheet Public Opinion Polls and turn in by next Monday the 13th.
Monday, September 29, 2008
9/29 Assignment
Question of the day: Do you support or oppose the proposal for a 700 billion "bailout" of recent struggling financial institutions. State your reasons for opposing or supporting this proposal being debated in Congress. Also complete the worksheets on " The Running Mate" and " The Modern Campaign".
Monday, September 22, 2008
THE GREAT DEBATE: 9/22
Assignment: Read both addresses of the presidential candidates to the youth of America. Evaluate and analyize these addresses and state which was more persuasive to you and why or neither candidate was persuasive to you and why.
2008 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES
2008 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES
Monday, September 15, 2008
ELECTORAL COLLEGE MAP: 9/15
Using the information from NPR's Electoral College Map color in the map on the front page of your packet.
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