Heart of Darkness and The Secret Sharer

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Before Reading

q       Read Meet Joseph Conrad, pg. 13.

q       Read Introducing the Novella, pg. 14

q       Read Introducing the Short Story, pg. 15.

Heart of Darkness Part 1

Before reading complete the following assignments.

q       Complete Focus Activity, pg. 16.

q       Read Background, pg. 16.

q       Complete Vocabulary, pg. 16. Use each word in a sentence that clearly demonstrates that you understand the meaning of the word. Be sure to check for correct word usage.

Read Part 1.

q       Complete Active Reading, pg. 17.

q       Complete Personal Response, pg. 18.  Be sure to answer all parts of the questions.

q       Complete Analyzing Literature, pgs. 18-19, #1-7. Be sure to answer all parts of the questions.

q       Complete Character Sketch, pg. 19.  This assignment should be typed using 12-point font, 1-inch margins, and double-spacing. The paper should have a well-developed thesis statement and following the five-paragraph format outlined in the handout you receive. You need to support your ideas with evidence from the book. When you cite passages or quotes you need to cite the page number in your paper.

q       Complete Literature Groups, pg. 19. You will complete this assignment on your own. Be sure to address all the questions in this section.

q       Complete Learning for Life, pg. 19.  The itinerary should contain Ports of Call (where he is going) and a map showing each port.

Heart of Darkness Part 2

Before reading complete the following assignments.

q       Complete Focus Activity, pg. 20.

q       Read Background, pg. 20.

q       Complete Vocabulary, pg. 20. Use each word in a sentence that clearly demonstrates that you understand the meaning of the word. Be sure to check for correct word usage.

Read Part 2.

q       Complete Active Reading, pg. 21.

q       Complete Personal Response, pg. 22. 

q       Complete Analyzing Literature, pgs. 22-23, #1-7. Be sure to answer all parts of the questions.

q       Complete Supporting a Position, pg. 23. This assignment should be typed using 12-point font, 1-inch margins, and double-spacing. The paper should have a well-developed thesis statement and following the five-paragraph format outlined in the handout you receive. You need to support your ideas with evidence from the book. When you cite passages or quotes you need to cite the page number in your paper.

q       Complete Learning for Life, pg. 23.  You should write at least 10 questions.

Heart of Darkness Part 3

Before reading complete the following assignments.

q       Complete Focus Activity, pg. 24.

q       Read Background, pg. 24.

q       Complete Vocabulary, pg. 24. Use each word in a sentence that clearly demonstrates that you understand the meaning of the word. Be sure to check for correct word usage.

Read Part 2.

q       Complete Active Reading, pg. 25.

q       Complete Personal Response, pg. 26. 

q       Complete Analyzing Literature, pgs. 26-27, #1-7. Be sure to answer all parts of the questions.

q       Complete Analyze a Title, pg. 27. This assignment should be typed using 12-point font, 1-inch margins, and double-spacing. The paper should have a well-developed thesis statement and following the five-paragraph format outlined in the handout you receive. You need to support your ideas with evidence from the book. When you cite passages or quotes you need to cite the page number in your paper.

q       Complete Literature Groups, pg. 27. You will complete this assignment on your own. Be sure to address all the questions in this section.

The Secret Sharer

Before reading complete the following assignments.

q       Complete Focus Activity, pg. 28.

q       Read Background, pg. 28.

q       Complete Vocabulary, pg. 28. Use each word in a sentence that clearly demonstrates that you understand the meaning of the word. Be sure to check for correct word usage.

Read the short story.

q       Complete Active Reading, pg. 29. Come up with at least five examples for each section.

q       Complete Personal Response, pg. 30. 

q       Complete Analyzing Literature, pgs. 30-31, #1-7. Be sure to answer all parts of the questions.

q       Complete Analyzing Conflict, pg. 31.

q       Complete Learning for Life, pg. 31. The report should be set up in the style of a police report and must be typed.

The Hollow Man

Before reading complete the following assignments.

q       Complete Focus Question, pg. 32.

q       Read Background, pg. 32.

Read the selection.

q       Complete Responding to Reading, pg. 32, #1-5. Be sure to answer all parts of the questions.

q       Complete Art Connection, pg. 32.

The Negro Speaks of Rivers

Before reading complete the following assignments.

q       Complete Focus Question, pg. 33.

q       Read Background, pg. 33.

Read the selection.

q       Complete Responding to Reading, pg. 33, #1-5. Be sure to answer all parts of the questions.

q       Complete Listening and Speaking, pg. 33.

Vessel of Last Resort

Before reading complete the following assignments.

q       Complete Focus Question, pg. 34.

q       Read Background, pg. 34.

Read the selection.

q       Complete Responding to Reading, pg. 34, #1-5. Be sure to answer all parts of the questions.

q       Complete Creative Writing, pg. 34.

Miriam

Before reading complete the following assignments.

q       Complete Focus Question, pg. 35.

q       Read Background, pg. 35.

Read the selection.

q       Complete Responding to Reading, pg. 35, #1-5. Be sure to answer all parts of the questions.

q       Complete Creative Writing, pg. 35. The story must be at least one page typed, using 12-point font, 1-inch margins, and double-spacing.

The Street

Before reading complete the following assignments.

q       Complete Focus Question, pg. 36.

q       Read Background, pg. 36.

Read the selection.

q       Complete Responding to Reading, pg. 36, #1-5. Be sure to answer all parts of the questions.