This is the first of many online discussions we will have over the course of Term 3 and our study of the novel. I will post 1-3 questions each week that you should discuss here, but do not be limited by them. If the discussion moves on that is fine, as long as it is related in some way to the general topic I am proposing. I may jump in the discussion once in a while if I think it needs any steering, but hopefully not too often.
This will be a significant grade for the term so be insightful, respectful and pithy (look it up). We will not be doing approach papers this term; this is taking their place. Therefore by the end of the term these posts could be worth over 100 pts.
In terms of grading, it is somewhat subjective. I don't want to tie the grade to a number of comments , because quantity does not necessarily equal quality. In general though you should be commenting 2-3 times a week both to the prompt and, more importantly, to each other. Comments should not be of the "I-agree-with-what-he-said" variety. Feel free to post links to supporting pages or videos.
OK enough preamble, here is the first set of prompts:
- In the beginning of the book Lee is dealing a lot with the idea of insiders vs outsiders. Who and how?
- Look up satire and explain how it is used in the first couple chapters in relation to education. What do you think Lee's purpose is here?
- Cunningham and Ewell families are the same but different. Explain.
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