Monday, October 29, 2018

11/3 Update

Class is cancelled tomorrow.  11/3/18

Unfortunately I have some department responsibilities I need to attend to tomorrow.  I will still be meeting with you with regards to your grades next week.  Here is your prompt for Essay 2. 

Click Here For Essay 2 Prompt
DUE  11/10/18

Individual grade evaluations the 1st half of class
  • I will be going over a lesson on APA/MLA citations the second half of class on Saturday
  • Please do not be absent otherwise you will not be able to fulfill the FINAL essay requirements 

Note: Last week's Scavenger Hunt was not a required assignment but I will give you credit for a response paper if you turn it in

Thursday, October 25, 2018

10/27

Please review Anzaldua's essay's for Saturday: Movimientos de rebeldia... and How to Tame a Wild Tongue

  • I feel like I didn't dedicate enough time to her work
  • Bring print outs of the readings so I can cover some important info

With the film and Anzaldua: We will have plenty to discuss.  Thank you

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

10/27

We will discuss the film next time we meet. 
Please make sure to attend lecture. 
Second essay will be based on the film.

Watch the film: Chasing Amy


If there is any issue with the movie links please let me know ASAP!!


Do Scavenger Hunt before you watch the FILM:

Scavenger Hunt Assignment
Film Studies: Chasing Amy
Search for the following terms and items on google and give me a short answer to each:
·         Lando Calrissian
·         Star Wars
·         Return of the Jedi
·         Anakin Skywalker
·         Darth Vader
·         Hee Haw
·         Larry Flint
·         Cheech and Chong
·         Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure
·         Spanish Fly
·         Sega Genesis
·         Dyke
·         Magic 8 Ball
·         Angela Lansbury (most famous role)
·         "Fight The Power"
·         Jay & Silent Bob
·         Ostracized
·         Cathartic
- Holden Caufield
- "Uncle Tom"

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

10/20

Gender Studies Lesson
Objective:

This lesson provides a brief outline and discussion of issues related to topics in gender and or equality

Read:
  • Never Marry A Mexican - Sandra Cisneros
  • Eleven - Sandra Cisneros
  • Movimientos de rebeldia y las culturas que traicionan - Gloria Anzaldúa
  • How to Tame a Wild Tongue - Gloria Anzaldúa
Write: 
  • 1 Response on a Cisneros Story (Due 10/20)
  • 1 Response on an Anzaldúa Essay (Due 10/20)

I EXPECT EVERYONE TO HAVE READ, HAVE THE READINGS, AND BE READY TO DISCUSS

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

10/13

Compare Contrast Essay Due

Since we did not finish the lecture on "Soldier's Home", here is the online lecture:

Read: 
  • "Never Marry A Mexican"- Sandra Cisneros (last weeks readings)
  • "Eleven" - Sandra Cisneros (last weeks readings)
  • "Movimientos de rebeldia y las culturas que traicionan" - Gloria Anzaldúa
  • "How To Tame A Wild Tongue" - Gloria Anzaldúa
Write:
  • 1 page response on an Anzaldúa reading

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Essay 1

Essay 1 Prompt: Click Here

Please Watch Ernest Hemingway Bio:
Click Here For Video

Compare & Contrast Essay (Check Essay Prompt for Writing Options)
Length: 5 pgs.
Format:

  • MLA
  • 12 pt font
  • Double Spaced
  • No outside sources required

Due: 10/13