W.B. Yeats- A Dialogue of Self and Soul

After reading the poem- A Dialogue of Self and Soul, consider and reply to the following questions:
What is the message of the poem?
 Explain the symbolism in poem. What message is Yeats trying to send to his readers through these images?

These questions are based from your homework worksheet. Try to help your classmates identify key components of this very difficult poem from Yeats. If you don't understand a part of the poem, mention it on the blog and see if others can help you.

Siddhartha

Analyze the following quote. Is there really a difference between Seeking and Finding?

Please respond by 9pm. Don't forget to respond to at least two other posts. 

“When someone seeks," said Siddhartha, "then it easily happens that his eyes see only the thing that he seeks, and he is able to find nothing, to take in nothing because he always thinks only about the thing he is seeking, because he has one goal, because he is obsessed with his goal. Seeking means: having a goal. But finding means: being free, being open, having no goal.”
― Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha

Jorge Luis Borges

Class,
Remember to rewrite the poem Instantes for homework tonight. After reading Circular Ruins from Borges, give some examples of surrealism. Post an analysis of the story by 10pm. Remember to be original, do not plagiarize!

Martin Fierro-Gaucho

What themes are presented in Martin Fierro? Since Fierro is an iconic figure in Argentina, give some examples of iconic American figures that came from US Literature.

Response to Coelho canceled

Response to  the reading tonight has been canceled.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez

You know what to do...post your analysis about the story Eyes of a Blue Dog by Gabriel Garcia Marquez by 10 pm

Octavio Paz

Post an analysis of the Blue Bouquet by Octavio Paz by 10 pm. Remember to post a response/critique to your fellow classmates!

Piedra de sol

Post an analysis about Piedra de Sol by Octavio Paz. Write a brief and concise paragraph analyzing his poem. Remember to respond to the other posts. Buena suerte!

Richard Rodriguez

Read in the Latino Literature textbook, Hunger of Memory from Richard Rodriguez (p.98).
Post and explain two conflicts that he encounters. Also, watch the video clip about being Black and Latino. Post two conflicts that the people are faced with in the video.

Don't forget that the 8th Habit is due on May 3rd (Next Thursday). Email me or come see me at lunch for questions or help!

Public Schools are cheating the Children

Class,
Read the article Public Schools are Cheating the Children. Afterwards, watch the video Stupid in America. Please comment on this blog about the video (Remember to respond to other posts). Also, on a piece a paper that will be turned in tomorrow,  write down 5 problems you see on the video that impact student achievement. Write a suggestion or two about how to change the problem.

leadership

After reading the article about leadership from Nelson Mandela, you need to now post some of your thoughts about leadership. What points or essential characteristics do you need to be a "leader". Remember to respond to your other classmates. Post all responses by 10pm

2nd Block Mission Statement

Class,
A mission statement is like a personal credo or motto that states what your life is about. We want to come up with a Mission Statement for 2nd Block. On this post, add some ideas, thoughts, motto, beliefs, etc  that represent what 2nd block is about. These posts will eventually be used for a class mission statement. Use the discovery map to get some ideas. Have Fun!

Be Proactive

BE PROACTIVE ESSAY

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE PROACTIVE? EXPLAIN SOME STEPS THAT WE CAN TAKE TO BE MORE PROACTIVE. EXPLAIN A TIME IN YOUR LIFE WHEN YOU WERE PROACTIVE. WHAT HAPPENED AND WHAT DID YOU LEARN?

Now class on this post share some ideas about some steps we can take to be Proactive. Remember to respond to at least 2 other posts!!

Siddhartha

Please watch and analyze the video clip we watched in class.

Analyze the last part of the clip, especially when Siddhartha meets with Mara. What does he mean by calling him architec? What is the real illusion?

Answer by 8pm.

Announcement

I am sorry to inform you class, but the Gladiator/Greek Tragedy essay will be due on Tuesday (March 6th).  Due to it being the last week before term 3 ends, I will need to collect your essays sooner. Thanks!

Gladiator

Although we have watched 30mins of the movie, what themes do you recognize that relate to Oedipus/Antigone? What makes Greek tragedy so compelling?
(Sometimes I can relate to this scene as a teacher, although instead of throwing the sword, I would use my ruler!...ok bad joke!)

Air Force Dumped Ashes of more troops...

How does this article relate to Antigone? Voice your opinion on this blog. Please be respectful to the opinions of others...What would be a way to solve the issue of the remains of the troops?

Psycho

Check out this video to get more insight about the theme of Psycho. What do you think is the theme of the film Psycho?

Nature vs. Nurture

Earlier today we had a discussion about the affects of nature vs. nurture. Agree or disagree with the following statement: "We are what society makes us." Post a response on the blog explaining your response. Keep in mind the struggles of the creature and the ambition of Frankenstein. Nos vemos on Monday!

Inferno!

Dante believed that faith was the most important value in life. Next to faith, however, he saw reason as the highest human value. How do you define faith and reason? Which is more valued in today's world? Which do you think SHOULD be more highly valued? Explain your response.