For the ill and the absent-minded -

Here, you will find a very brief summary of class discussions and activities, lists of assigned readings, and links to other resources. The posts are reminders of what we covered in class and/or of what you missed by being absent physically and/or mentally. If we are required to work remotely, the posts will give directions for the day's activities, and let you know when we will meet via Google Meets. Please read the posts, talk with your classmates, and do the practise work as it suits the timing at home. Please put all work in your digital folders via Google Drive. Feel free to make comments and if you're still confused, please email me!

(NB: I do not condone class absences - you must be present, in class, actively listening and participating whenever possible. Always communicate your absences with the school office as well as with me. It is your responsibility to make arrangements for missed learning opportunities. You MUST meet all assignment deadlines. If we have to meet via Google Meets, please make a note of the QR link posted in Room 205 for the meeting id and passwords.)

07 April 2025

B - The one with more reality and less emotion.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What makes a story worth telling?

We reviewed Dryden's contribution to literary criticism and why his work is important.

Samantha and Jaya went over three women poets from the 18th century. Then, Kylie went over the excerpts from The Diary of Samuel Pepys, after which Stephanie discussed the excerpt from Daniel Defoe's Journal of the Plague Year.

We discussed how attention to detail in non-fiction first accounts of events over emotional reactions characterizes literature of this time period, and how that practise leaves room for wit and satire.

PRACTISE: For two weeks, keep a daily public journal or diary (post the link to the digital whiteboard) in the vein of Pepys or Defoe.

READ: Jonathan Swift, "The Voyage to Lilliput," "The Voyage to Brobdingnag"

NEXT CLASS: Satire & Swift

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