202_2_3and4.doc
English 202 | Pellauer
Assignment Sheet: Term 2, Weeks 3-4 (November 26 – December 7)
Homework is due the next time our class meets. Additional copies of this sheet are available from https://mspellauer.wikispaces.com/. Some details are subject to change.
J-Block Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays
Announcements: (1) Remember outside reading! (2) Think of speech topics.
Date / In Class / Tonight’s HomeworkMonday
11/26 / No Class: Ms. P takes a sick day L
Tuesday
11/27
Long Block / No Class: Ms. P takes yet another sick day LL
Wednesday
11/28 / 1. Week in Review
2. Vocab unit #3
3. Antigone overview / 1. Write vocabulary paragraph that includes:
a. 10 vocabulary words
b. 3 phrases (1 app, 1 pp, 1 abs)
c. 5 properly placed modifiers
d. 5 correct uses of the apostrophe
Note: Point penalties for any above errors. Please label each criterion.
2. Review apostrophe rules for quiz tomorrow.
Thursday
11/29 / 1. Apostrophe quiz
2. Antigone 1-179 / 1. Read Antigone 180-426
2. Antigone Chorus assignment (see reverse)
3. Study vocabulary
Monday
12/3 / 1. Week in Review
2. Discuss Choral ode
3. Antigone 427-704 / 1. Antigone Chorus assignment (see reverse)
Tuesday
12/4
60 min. / 1. Antigone 705-1089
2. Discuss Choral ode / 1. Pre-writing for “Room for Debate” assignment (see handout)
Wednesday
12/5 / 1. Vocabulary review
2. Finish Antigone / 1. Study vocabulary for quiz tomorrow.
Thursday
12/6
40 min. / 1. Vocab quiz on units #1-3
2. In-class work time on “Room for Debate” assignment / 1. Write “Room for Debate.” More details to follow.
Antigone Groups:
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7Caroline
Sachin
Ariel / Max
Dani
Yasmin / Louisa
Najiye
Nick M.
Rachel / Nooriya
Hyunnew
Gabryela
Adam / Zoe
Nicky
Laura
James / Elena
Eliza
Michaela
Sophie / Emma
Dan
Olivia
Antigone Chorus Assignment
By far, the Chorus represents one of the most difficult aspects of reading Antigone. My goal for this assignment is for you to practice close reading and analytical skills by focusing on individual Choral odes.
Assignment #1: For Lines 1-416
1. Read Robert Fagles’ notes in the text box above (“Chorus as Emotional Bridge” and “Function of Choral Odes”).
2. Reread the first Choral ode, known as the “Ode to Man,” in lines 376-424.
3. Paraphrase the Choral ode to clarify what it means. You do not have to paraphrase every word. Instead, I want you to adhere to the stanza breaks and think about the argument each stanza is making. This should be typed and double-spaced.
4. Answer this question: Why might this ode be sung at this point in the play?
Assignment #2: For Lines 427-700
1. Read Robert Fagles’ notes in the text box above (“Chorus as Emotional Bridge” and “Function of Choral Odes”).
2. Reread the second Choral ode in lines 656-700.
3. Paraphrase the Choral ode to clarify what it means. You do not have to paraphrase every word. Instead, I want you to adhere to the stanza breaks and think about the argument each stanza is making. This should be typed and double-spaced.
4. Answer this question: Explain how the “man on earth” (678) could be Antigone or Creon. Quote additional text from this ode to support your response.
How I’ll Grade:
I’ll collect the responses together, assessing how closely, thoroughly, and thoughtfully you read these difficult texts.