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Essay 4 Directions

Hi Class, Essay 4: (750 words) Write about ethics or ethical decisions in To Kill a Mockingbird, Buffy the Vampire Slayer,Ā  or Rear Window/”It Had to Be Murder.” In addition, you may write about ethics in a comparison of two … Continue reading

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End of Semester Schedule–Note Changes

  REVISED SCHEDULE FOR THE LAST FOUR WEEKS OF THE SEMESTER: May 1: —Quiz 4 —Finish watching To Kill a Mockingbird —Homework: Read Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Cornell Woolrich’s “It Had to be Murder” Copy and paste this URL … Continue reading

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Writing, Research, and Memory: “when I work to learn something, I remember it”

Here is a reflection from one of the best-selling novelists of all time: FromĀ The Writerā€™s Almanac, April 28, 2012   Itā€™s the birthdayĀ of novelistĀ Harper LeeĀ (books by this author), born Nelle Harper Lee in Monroeville, Alabama (1926). She has written just … Continue reading

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Homework for April 17th, 2012

Hi Class, I hope that you are enjoying your break. Here is a recap of the homework: 1. Get a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and bring it to class on Tuesday 2. Get a copy … Continue reading

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A Streetcar on Broadway Beginning in April

Hi Class, Thanks to Harold Carter for informing me about an exciting performance of Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire coming in April to Broadway. Here is the website. The tickets are very reasonable (starting at $49): http://streetcaronbroadway.com/index.php   Here’s … Continue reading

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Homework for Tuesday, March 20th

Hi Class, We covered a lot of ground today in terms of Shawshank Redemption and the art of film technique. Here is a recap of the homework: 1. Buy the book and bring it to class: A Streetcar Named Desire … Continue reading

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Homework for March 12

Hi Class, We will move back the due date for Essay 2 from March 12 to March 19th. In preparation for writing this essay, write a one page reflection on one of the following topics: 1. a typed one-page exploration … Continue reading

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Homework for Tuesday, March 6

Hi Class, What’s your favorite POV shot in The Shawshank Redemption? For me it is when Red walks into the approval board room and the camera is his own view while walking. My second favorite is similar to the first … Continue reading

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Stephen King’s Short Story: “Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption”

Hi Class, Click below to print and read King’s story that was made into the popular movie The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont (1994): http://filmandliterature.edublogs.org/files/2010/08/Rita-Hayworth-And-The-Shawshank-Redemption2.pdf Make sure to print our the story so that we can discuss it next … Continue reading

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Essay 1 Details

Hi Class,   Here is a handout on thesis statements for film essays: Thesis Statement-film Here are basic details for Essay 1: Essay 1 (750 words): Write a comparison of Washington Irvingā€™s story and the two adaptations that we have … Continue reading

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