• ENG II Blogs: Julius Caesar

    For this unit your blog post should be one of the following: Explain which of the four main characters is actually the protagonist of the play. Explain if the play is a defense of the Roman Republic (democracy) or an attack on the future Roman Empire (monarchy).

  • Teaching Shakespeare: Julius Caesar Viewing Questions

    When watching the film Julius Caesar (Mankiewicz, 1953) during our class. It is important for students to take notes every day while watching the movie, using the provided set of questions. Since the film is not divided into Acts, you will need to split the viewing sessions across multiple days. Along with the movie, students…

  • ENGII Blogs: Dante’s Inferno

    Read pg 645-664  Blog about #14 or 15

  • EngII: Test Essay Retake

    Students will be abel to re-write their essay and turn it in by Monday, April 15. The question below refers to the selection “from Candide.” At first, Candide naively believes Pangloss’s teachings about life. However, by the end of the story, Candide’s opinions change. Explain what causes Candide’s philosophy of life to change. Cite specific…

  • Asian Studies Readings: India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh

    Between the end of World War II and 1975, the British Raj would collapse and develop into three newly independent countries. As a result, the region of South Asia would redevelop into a modern collection of religious, economic, and cultural alliances in constant flux. Key concepts you should glean from the readings: Who were the leaders of the independence movements…

  • EngII Grammar: Prepositions

    Grammar quiz on Prepositions will be Friday,April 12. Using the following webpages to study how to identify and use prepositions.