The Stone Gods (Discussion, Conclusion); Santayana, Argentina Introduction & Contemporary Writers
This morning, let's take another 20 minutes or so to complete our discussion on The Stone Gods. See previous post for sample discussion questions. Please complete and turn in your Socratic review sheets for credit.
We made slight reference to the idea that history and human events (like natural ones) tend to be cyclical or repeat themselves. To branch out a bit then, take a look at the handout on George Santayana. He is most famous for the quote: "those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." For progress to be possible, he says, "we must not only remember past experiences, but also learn from them; to see different ways of doing things" and "real progress is not so much a matter of revolution as of adaptation."
Listen to the linked article on Santayana and then respond in writing to anything you heard or found interesting or thoughtful.
Period 2:
Let's start off with a little research and brainstorming about Argentina. Take the next 15 minutes to contribute to the PADLET. You should write a post about what you know already, at least 1 question for the class to research and find out (what I want to know...), and at least 1 post for "what I learned from my research..."
Then we'll take a look at some contemporary Argentinian writers.
Just a reminder that your portfolios are due Monday. Please come to class ready to put your portfolio together (I will be giving you time in class to complete your reflection and submitting your work for the marking period).
We made slight reference to the idea that history and human events (like natural ones) tend to be cyclical or repeat themselves. To branch out a bit then, take a look at the handout on George Santayana. He is most famous for the quote: "those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." For progress to be possible, he says, "we must not only remember past experiences, but also learn from them; to see different ways of doing things" and "real progress is not so much a matter of revolution as of adaptation."
Listen to the linked article on Santayana and then respond in writing to anything you heard or found interesting or thoughtful.
Period 2:
Let's start off with a little research and brainstorming about Argentina. Take the next 15 minutes to contribute to the PADLET. You should write a post about what you know already, at least 1 question for the class to research and find out (what I want to know...), and at least 1 post for "what I learned from my research..."
Then we'll take a look at some contemporary Argentinian writers.
- Fernando Sorrentino "There's a Man in the Habit of Hitting Me on the Head with an Umbrella"
- Marco Denevi: "The Lord of the Flies"
- Ana Maria Shua: "Without a Net"
- Maria Negroni: "The Baby"
Just a reminder that your portfolios are due Monday. Please come to class ready to put your portfolio together (I will be giving you time in class to complete your reflection and submitting your work for the marking period).
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