Sophomore English C

Weekly Calendar 5/15

Fri 5/15 (1) 10:45 Wrap up Volume I, discuss Letters 1-4, and Volume II, 1-2

HW: A. Read chapters 3-5 (pgs 105-124)

B. Research Abraham Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs”
(you should find a picture of a pyramid that describes 5
levels of human development. You may find one that is
more complex and with more levels, but stick with the one
with 5 levels). Copy this down somewhere in your
(note)book.

Tue 5/19 (3) Asynch writing assignment on Frankenstein’s acquisition

of knowledge and social understanding.
Directions: Using your asynch period, address the
following topics in a nicely structured essay. Be sure to use
cited quotes and transitions between paragraphs. When
complete, share your google.doc when complete.
1. Describe the steps the creature has taken to satisfy
and advance through some of the levels in Maslow’s
Hierarchy of Needs.
2. What level has he reached?
3. How has the arrival of Safie aided his journey
through the different levels?
4. What struggles do you anticipate him encountering
as he attempts to move forward that Safie may be able
to avoid?

HW: Read chapters 6-8 of Volume II (pages 125-146)

Thu 5/21 8:35 Discuss the growth of Frankenstein in chapters 3-8

HW: read chapter 9 of Volume II and chapters 1-2 of

Volume III (pages 147-169)

Fri 5/22 (6) Discussion Thread Debate Activity on Myberwick – “Should Victor
consent to the demands of the Creature and make a female
companion?”
Team 1 “Absolutely Yes” AA, AB, DF, GH, JK, AK, HMa

Team 2 “Absolutely No” HMc, NM, LO, LP, EQ, PT, OVC

Each participant will be evaluated on the sharpness of their

argument and their ability and willingness to counter the
arguments of the opposition.

HW: Read Volume III chapters 3-5, pages 170-197 (you can use
your asynch time on Tuesday to do this if you like)

Mon 5/25 NO CLASSES DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY

Tue 5/26 (7) Reading time for chapters 3-5 or for tonight’s HW

HW: read Volume III chapters 6-and part of 7 (through p 215)

Wed 5/27 10:45 Discuss chapters 3-7

HW: TBA (but it will include a comparative paper about Roy Hobbs and Victor Frankenstein)