Pride+and+Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice Novel Study Unit Pride and Prejudice Blog  The purpose of the blog will be much like the [|Frankenstein blog]. You will be assigned to explore vocabulary used by Austen, as well as the usage of literary elements such as figurative language. You will again be able to earn 10 points per vocabulary/ literary blog post you respond to. Each response must be complete prior to class the following day. The grading rubric can be found on my wikisite. Be sure to read the assignment each day as it will vary.  **How are you graded?**  This is it! Your chance to choose the vocabulary words that we will be using in class and studying. Please keep in mind as you choose your words, the following grading rubric:  **10 points earned per blog**: All three words are defined, the part of speech is given and definition (as used in novel) and the words are new to the reader.  **5 points earned per blog:** All three words are defined, the part of speech or definition is left out **OR** the words are considered below grade level of a senior in high school.  **3 points earned per blog:** Less than three words are defined, the part of speech or definition is left out **AND** the words chosen are considered below grade level of a senior in high school.  **0 points earned per blog:** No attempt **AND/ OR** words are undefined and considered below grade level.  Any blog published after the due date will only be eligible for 1/2 points possible (5). Posts are due before class time. ===**[|Pride and Prejudice Novel Study Objectives] ** === By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

<span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1. Critically compare characters within the novel to other novels read. <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2. Discuss the novel and the rigidity of social classes in the Regency Period in England. <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">3. Examine the figurative language used and identify Austen's use of irony and sarcasm. <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">4. Trace and analyze the rules of social decorum in the Regency Period. <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">5. Compare and contrast today's life with that of the Regency Period.

<span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #ff3a00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Listen to Pride and Prejudice: <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Below is a snapshot of the Pride and Prejudice Librivox search at the iTunes Store or you can go to <span style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-color: initial; url(http: //www.wikispaces.com/i/a.gif); background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 10px;">Librivox to listen to it streamed.

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<span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Study Guides: <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"> <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"> <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"> <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"> <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"> <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Questions from THursday, April 29th Activity: <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9px; text-align: left;">Explain Mrs. Bennet's conversation with Mrs. Gardiner about Mr. Collins. <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9px; text-align: left;">What is Mrs. Gardiner's perspective on Jane and Mr. Bingley? (From both her conversation with her sister-in-law and Elizabeth) <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9px; text-align: left;">Explain Jane's feelings about Bingley and how she plans to 'get over' him. What does this show about her character. <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9px; text-align: left;">How does Mrs. Gardiner know of Wickhams past, explain. What could this possibly foreshadow? <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9px; text-align: left;">What role does Elizabeth think Miss Bingley has in Mr. Bingley and Jane <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9px; text-align: left;">not being engaged? Explain why. <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9px;">What do each of the Bennet's think of Mr. Collins and Charlotte's engagement? <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9px; text-align: left;">Explain Mrs. Bennet's conversation with Mrs. Gardiner about Mr. Collins. <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9px; text-align: left;">What is Mrs. Gardiner's perspective on Jane and Mr. Bingley? (From both her conversation with her sister-in-law and Elizabeth) <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9px; text-align: left;">Explain Jane's feelings about Bingley and how she plans to 'get over' him. What does this show about her character. <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9px; text-align: left;">How does Mrs. Gardner know of Wickhams past, explain. What could this possibly foreshadow? <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9px; text-align: left;">What role does Elizabeth think Miss Bingley has in Mr. Bingley and Jane <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9px; text-align: left;">not being engaged? Explain why. <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9px;">What do each of the Bennet's think of Mr. Collins and Charlotte's engagement? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">