ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP
1. Beowulf
-quick reading check quiz on section 2
-go over notes and all material pertinent to section 2
-begin discussion of Epic Hero genre (take good notes)
-assign paper:

As we discussed, both the story AND the character of Beowulf have many of the conventions and stereotypes of a 'modern day superhero story. Compare/contrast the CHARACTER of Beowulf to a modern day superhero story, citing at least 3 examples from the text. Also, you should make sure to include how the two characters share/differ in the 'conventions' or 'rules' we went over in class. You should strive to have topic sentences in every paragraph. I will pay special attention to this.**We will discuss the due date next class

HONORS
1. The Lottery
-notes and discussion on literary terms, typological names, importance of tradition, etc.....
-share 'funny' or 'weird' traditions you researched...
-assign paper which is due next TUESDAY

In Shirley Jackson's THE LOTTERY, the characters partake in the yearly lottery simply because it is the way things have always been done....it is TRADITION, and as we see in the story, people do not want to change tradition. 

Now move into a more modern context...what is TODAY'S 'lottery?' What is something that goes on in our  culture that is followed, observed, obeyed, or done simply because 'it has always been done this way? EVEN THOUGH it might be considered unreasonable, unjust, or flat out wrong! What is a 'tradition' we adhere to simply for tradition's sake? Pick one specific thing and describe....be careful NOT to generalize in this paper.