English 102

1
English 102 200 class
Assignments for Nine Remaining Classes
2
For Wednesday April 5 In
Chapter One, Reading the Story, read pp. 3-27,
The Most Dangerous Game, and also pp. 639-57,
The Child by Tiger. 42 pages Prepare
for a discussion of intro. materials and
stories.
3
For Monday, April 10 In Chapter
Two, Plot and Structure, read pp. 45-66
includes The Destructors. Also read The
Interpreter of Maladies, pp.83-101 39 pages
Prepare for a discussion of intro. materials and
stories. You do not have to read How I met
My Husband.
4
For Wednesday April 12 In
Chapter Three, Characterization, read pp.
103-21 this includes Everyday Use, and Miss
Brill In addition, in Chp. 1, read Hunters in
the Snow, pp. 28-41 31 pages
Prepare for a discussion of characterization and
stories. (distribution of first extra credit
assignment)
5
For Monday, April 17 In Chapter
Four, Theme, read pp. 130-43 this includes
The Lesson readA Worn Path, pp. 154-161
then read Eveline, pp. 386-90. Following the
guidelines on pp. 134-36, write a thematic
statement for each of the three stories
assignment to be submitted 24 pages Prepare
for a discussion of intro. materials, stories,
and your thematic statements (distribution of
second extra credit assignment)
6
For Wednesday April 19 In Chapter
Five, Point of View, read pp. 169-201This
includes Pauls Case, and The Lottery. I will
also begin the requirements for the two page
short story analysis essay and will distribute
sample student essays and suggestions sheets.
Have the sample essays read by Apr. 24, for a Q
and A. 32 pages Prepare for a
discussion of the intro. materials and the
stories (distribution of third extra credit
assignment)
7
Regarding your eight page essays If
the Gods of Grading allow me smooth passage
through your papers, I should have them back by
4-17/ 4-19. You may, after perusing them, make
an appointment to see me about the essay at
which we can also discuss your current and final
grade for the class. The meeting is not
mandatory.
8
For Monday, April 24 We will
continue our discussion of the two page essay,
including a Question and Answer period, a primary
focus being the student example essays.
9
Wednesday, April 26
Short Story Analysis Essay Due Also, after
collecting the papers, I will present a review
for the first part of your two part final exam
please bring your Research Papers textbook with
you. So, please do not just drop off your essay
and head back to the Land of Cellphone.
10
Monday May 1 Final exam
on materials in Research Papers
I will provide scantron sheets
you bring a pencil and the correct answers
200pm in the
classroom
11
Wednesday May3
Review for in-class essay (short story analysis)
final exam I will give a plot synopsis
for over a dozen short stories bring
your Story and Structure textbook and an open
mind. By the end of the class, you will have to
choose at least one story which you will
analyze for the final.
12
Monday, May 8
In-class essay (short story analysis) final
exam You will have from either 130 to 320
or 200 to 350 (in the
classroom/writing center)