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Alice Walker Biography
http://wwwvms.utexas.edu/~melindaj/bio.html
This site, created by a graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin, contains a relatively substantial amount of information on Alice Walker as well as links to additional web resources. The site contains a biography written by the student, which is based on information "gleaned from her collected works and from reading a biography of her written by Tony Gentry." The site is easily accessed and navigated. It was also designated a "must see" site on the links from http://www.luminarium.org/contemporary/alicew/index.html. This site is really applicable to high school students and teachers. The strong focus is on her literary contributions and how history influenced and is pulled into the work.
Overall Rating: 3
Anniina's Alice Walker Page
http://www.luminarium.org/contemporary/alicew/index.html
This site contains a substantial amount of information about the Pulitzer Prize winning author and civil rights activist Alice Walker. Information includes a brief biography, which outlines her significant accomplishments and extensive awards and honors. There are numerous links from this site for further research. The links are categorized, which facilitates efficiency in researching. The categories, ranging from biographical information to interviews with the author, contain several links to quality web sites. The interviews with Alice Walker are wonderful and provide insight into her life and the impact the struggle for civil rights had on her life. The site is most suited to use by teachers or upper level high school students. Controversial site content includes stories on abortion and genital mutilation. Excerpts, previously screened by educators, could provide excellent hooks for units and lessons focused on the Civil Rights Movement.
Overall Rating: 3
Quick Facts on Alice Walker
http://members.tripod.com/chrisdanielle/alicephil.html
Subtitled "fun facts you might not have known about Alice Walker" this site lists "trivia" and "did you know types of information. There are lists of facts surrounding topics such as vital statistics, historical firsts, and major awards. Other fact areas, called "Alice's Fantastic Fanatic Section" are structured around a question and answer format and address areas such as spirituality, musical influences, her hairdo, her food choices, and favorite word. The site does provide links to additional resources and doe provide insight into the author's premises on civil rights issues that can be connected to her literary works. The site is most appropriate for high school students and educators.
Overall Rating: 3
Walker, Alice
http://www.africana.com/Articles/tt_132.htm
This web site contains a brief biographical sketch of Alice Walker. There is minimal coverage of her activist work and honors and awards. There are no additional web links or articles for extended research. The site could be utilized by middle school and high school students to gain basic information about Alice Walker and her work. This site would only suffice as a beginning spot for information, but would not provide avenues for extended inquiry.
Overall Rating: 2+
Alice Walker
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/matt_kane/biography.htm
A brief biography addressing the life and literary works of Alice Walker can be found on this site. Biographical content includes major literary works along with a minimal review of the circumstances and context of her life, which surrounded the development of the material. The site is very limited for research inquiries and does not provide additional links to information or sites to extend the study. The focus on civil rights and her activism in several areas is compelling when looking at her writings, however, there isn't enough in this site. It is most appropriately used as an introductory site and could be utilized by teachers and students.
Overall Rating: 2
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
complete by october 15 homework assignment
complete by october 15
Homework Assignment
Chapters 1 & 2
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Chapter 1
6. Describe Meursault’s dream-like experience beginning on page 9. What is happening?
7. What is the purpose of holding a vigil? How long does it last?
8. What is Thomas Perez’s relationship with Maman?
9. How do they reach the church? How long does it take? How is the casket transported?
10. What are three (3) of Meursault’s last thoughts of the burial?
Chapter 2
1. Who does Meursault meet the day after his mother is buried?
2. On page 21, what hint is the reader given as to where Meursault lives?
3. What does Meursault choose to do on Sunday? What does this demonstrate about his character/personality?
4. What does Meursault mean when he says, "It occurred to me....really, nothing had changed." (See last sentence on page 24 for clarification).
Homework Assignment
Chapters 1 & 2
(
Chapter 1
6. Describe Meursault’s dream-like experience beginning on page 9. What is happening?
7. What is the purpose of holding a vigil? How long does it last?
8. What is Thomas Perez’s relationship with Maman?
9. How do they reach the church? How long does it take? How is the casket transported?
10. What are three (3) of Meursault’s last thoughts of the burial?
Chapter 2
1. Who does Meursault meet the day after his mother is buried?
2. On page 21, what hint is the reader given as to where Meursault lives?
3. What does Meursault choose to do on Sunday? What does this demonstrate about his character/personality?
4. What does Meursault mean when he says, "It occurred to me....really, nothing had changed." (See last sentence on page 24 for clarification).
Monday, September 19, 2011
autobiography example
AN EXAMPLE OF AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY
I was born on a warm, sunny day in June in Sarasota, Florida. I still live in Sarasota, Florida, and I go to school at Booker High School. I live with my mom, Kate; my brother, Jake; and my Aunt Molly. When I was born, my brother was fifteen-months-old and hid under the table from me. Jake is a sweet kid and he would do anything for me, but like all brothers and sisters we fight like cats and dogs. Sometimes when no one was around, Jake would come up to me and bite my toes for no reason. I still love him but only because he is my brother.
Who I am in life.
My name is Sally Friday. I started school when I was six-years-old. I went to kindergarten through fifth grade at Booker Elementary and while I was there, I won an award for perfect attendance. I also won an award for honor roll all four terms. Then I attended Booker Middle School, and there I also won a couple of awards: one for perfect attendance and two for being named Student of the Year--one in sixth grade and the other in eighth grade. I am now a senior at Booker High School. I plan on finishing school and maybe going to a community college.
What life means to me.
Life to me means friends and family who you can trust and who trusts you. I am pretty much on the happy side of life, but like all teens I do I have my "days of." That means I do have some sad days or depressed days. I have a few frinds here that sort of look out for me and when I am having a bad day, I have someone here at school to talk to. I make my school days go by thinking of either the next hour or what I will do when I get home or on the weekend. I'm not seeing anyone now but when I did have a boyfriend, our favorite places to go were the movies and out to dinner. Sometimes we went to the beach. Only once we went to an amusement park: Universal Studios. We were together for twenty-nine days and then we broke-up; so no, I don't think it was forever.
What's my outlook on the future.
The year 2018 will make twenty years since I graduated from high school. I think I will probably be still living here in Sarasota. I will be quite comfortable with my living situation, meaning that I will be married to Paul Smith. We will have one child: Linda Treasa Smith, who at that point will be three-years-old and a little devil. Paul is a sweet guy; he will do anything for anyone. He is six feet tall and built well. He has baby blue eyes and blond hair. We will have been together for five years and will be happy together--this is forever.
Conclusion
As I said in the beginning, I was born here in Florida and I've lived here my whole life. I would like to see more of the USA but unfortunatly, I don't have any money to leave Florida to go anywhere right now. I hope you have enjoyed reading my life story as much as I have enjoyed writing it for you. Try to get as much as you can out of school; you're only there for twelve years and when you graduate, you're home free. Here's a tip for you to live or try to live by: If you think it, it can be done.
References
"Autobiography " The World Book Encyclopedia.
1992 ed. Volume A
Written by Erika Baker
Your autobiography may contain some or all of the following information; plus, other information that you may think of.
WRITE ABOUT YOUR PAST
Write about things that have happened to you.
Write about when and where you were born.
Write about how you got your name.
WRITE ABOUT YOUR PRESENT
Describe and explain familiar objects, events, and experiences.
Write about your present as if it happened already. Use past tense
Write about your family and relatives
Write about your likes and dislikes.
Write about an important lesson you learned.
Write about a family tradition.
Write about a treasured keepsake.
WRITE ABOUT YOUR FUTURE
Write about things you hope to happen in life.
Write about your future as if it happened. Use past tense…
Write about your future career.
Write about family life in the future. (You may choose not to have a family)
Write about a tradition you stared.
Write about your greatest accomplishment.
Write about how you made a difference
I was born on a warm, sunny day in June in Sarasota, Florida. I still live in Sarasota, Florida, and I go to school at Booker High School. I live with my mom, Kate; my brother, Jake; and my Aunt Molly. When I was born, my brother was fifteen-months-old and hid under the table from me. Jake is a sweet kid and he would do anything for me, but like all brothers and sisters we fight like cats and dogs. Sometimes when no one was around, Jake would come up to me and bite my toes for no reason. I still love him but only because he is my brother.
Who I am in life.
My name is Sally Friday. I started school when I was six-years-old. I went to kindergarten through fifth grade at Booker Elementary and while I was there, I won an award for perfect attendance. I also won an award for honor roll all four terms. Then I attended Booker Middle School, and there I also won a couple of awards: one for perfect attendance and two for being named Student of the Year--one in sixth grade and the other in eighth grade. I am now a senior at Booker High School. I plan on finishing school and maybe going to a community college.
What life means to me.
Life to me means friends and family who you can trust and who trusts you. I am pretty much on the happy side of life, but like all teens I do I have my "days of." That means I do have some sad days or depressed days. I have a few frinds here that sort of look out for me and when I am having a bad day, I have someone here at school to talk to. I make my school days go by thinking of either the next hour or what I will do when I get home or on the weekend. I'm not seeing anyone now but when I did have a boyfriend, our favorite places to go were the movies and out to dinner. Sometimes we went to the beach. Only once we went to an amusement park: Universal Studios. We were together for twenty-nine days and then we broke-up; so no, I don't think it was forever.
What's my outlook on the future.
The year 2018 will make twenty years since I graduated from high school. I think I will probably be still living here in Sarasota. I will be quite comfortable with my living situation, meaning that I will be married to Paul Smith. We will have one child: Linda Treasa Smith, who at that point will be three-years-old and a little devil. Paul is a sweet guy; he will do anything for anyone. He is six feet tall and built well. He has baby blue eyes and blond hair. We will have been together for five years and will be happy together--this is forever.
Conclusion
As I said in the beginning, I was born here in Florida and I've lived here my whole life. I would like to see more of the USA but unfortunatly, I don't have any money to leave Florida to go anywhere right now. I hope you have enjoyed reading my life story as much as I have enjoyed writing it for you. Try to get as much as you can out of school; you're only there for twelve years and when you graduate, you're home free. Here's a tip for you to live or try to live by: If you think it, it can be done.
References
"Autobiography " The World Book Encyclopedia.
1992 ed. Volume A
Written by Erika Baker
Your autobiography may contain some or all of the following information; plus, other information that you may think of.
WRITE ABOUT YOUR PAST
Write about things that have happened to you.
Write about when and where you were born.
Write about how you got your name.
WRITE ABOUT YOUR PRESENT
Describe and explain familiar objects, events, and experiences.
Write about your present as if it happened already. Use past tense
Write about your family and relatives
Write about your likes and dislikes.
Write about an important lesson you learned.
Write about a family tradition.
Write about a treasured keepsake.
WRITE ABOUT YOUR FUTURE
Write about things you hope to happen in life.
Write about your future as if it happened. Use past tense…
Write about your future career.
Write about family life in the future. (You may choose not to have a family)
Write about a tradition you stared.
Write about your greatest accomplishment.
Write about how you made a difference
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