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Welcome to Mr. Pandit’s Science –Fiction “Literature Lounge”

Welcome to Mr. Pandit’s Science –Fiction “Literature Lounge”. 15 October 2013 Do Now: 1) Set a page for Cornell notes. 2) Title it: Philip K. Dick earthlings will be able to: analyze the themes, characters, and conflicts of The Martian Chronicles Homework:

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Welcome to Mr. Pandit’s Science –Fiction “Literature Lounge”

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  1. Welcome to Mr. Pandit’s Science –Fiction “Literature Lounge” 15 October 2013 Do Now: 1) Set a page for Cornell notes. 2) Title it: Philip K. Dick earthlings will be able to: analyze the themes, characters, and conflicts of The Martian Chronicles Homework: Martian Chronicles Finished for Monday Independent Sci-Fi Novel Presentation due November 6th

  2. Today’s Mission Protocols:1) Complete the Do Now2) Prophets of Science Fiction2) Check TMCDialectical Journal to February 2002: The Locusts (16 Quotes)

  3. Essential Questions:What is reality?How does one determine what is real?

  4. the Martian Chronicles Team ReviewMarch 2000: The Taxpayer1. Describe Pritchard and his fear? Why is he hauled away from the rocket?April 2000: The Third Expedition2. Describe the leader of the 3rd Expedition and his crew.3. Describe What the crew finds in town.June 2001: And the Moon Be…4. Write a summary of this Chronicle.August 2001: The Settlers5. What are some reasons That Earthlings settle on Mars?How do they feel?6. What is the purpose of this chapter?

  5. Independent Sci-Fi Novel Presentation due November 6thMission Parameters 25pts each:- Character Analysis- Thematic Analysis- Motifs (Patterns)- Creativity & Presentation

  6. Welcome to Mr. Pandit’s English III“Literature Lounge” 15 October 2013 Do Now: Write down five things you learn from CNN Student News. Students will be able to: analyze the characters, conflicts, and themes of Sinclair’s The Jungle Homework: The Jungle Chapters 21-23 tomorrow!

  7. Today’s Agenda:1) Take the Jungle Test2) When you finish:- read independently:The Jungle chapters 21-23(due Tomorrow)-

  8. The Jungle 16-20: Team Review

  9. Chapter 16:1. Cite evidence from this chapter supporting the idea that the justice system is as corrupt as the meat packing business. 2. Describe the irony in the judge’s decision to punish Jurgis by putting him in jail. 3. What does the poem at the end of the chapter say about the value to society of placing a man in jail? Chapter 17: 1. Briefly describe Jack Duane. 2. List three hardships Jurgis’ family must endure after he goes to jail. Chapter 18: 1. Why is Jurgis in jail longer than 30 daysand what does he find when he returns to his home? 2. State a theme for this novel based on the events in chapter 18. Chapter 19: 1. Some critics believe that Madame Haupt is a “round character” (three-dimensional/realistic). Briefly describe Madame Haupt and state whether or not you agree with the critics. 2. One of the most moving passages in this novel is Sinclair’s description of Jurgis’ grief over Ona’s death. Study the following paragraph and find an example of a simile and a metaphor. Chapter 20: 1. Why does Jurgis, who is grieving for Ona, decide to look for work again? 2. What does it mean to a man like Jurgis when he is “blacklisted”? 3. How is Jurgis’s new job the same as his old job?

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