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November 17th, 2014 Look through the brief presentation of the course and fulfill the survey11/17/2014
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Task 1
Read the fairy tale “The Happy Prince” by Oscar Wilde. Listen to the audio reading of the work. Explain the meaning of the following phrases, give equivalents: (use the Dictionary sources provided) --he had a sword-hilt -- to relish every moment --a seamstress --withered hands --church steeple --ebony --the swallow alighted near the statue --it is a trifle -- to weep silently --a pale green jade -- Queen’s made-of-honour --it is solid gold -- sultry days -- a slightly foggy answer -- a long saffron chiton -- take him way Task 2: Explain in your own words the last paragraphs from the story: 'Bring me the two most precious things in the city,' said God to one of His Angels; and the Angel brought Him the leaden heart and the dead bird. 'You have rightly chosen,' said God,'for in my garden of Paradise this little bird shall sing for evermore, and in my city of gold the Happy Prince shall praise me.' Task 3: Give a short summary (10-12 sentences) on the text you have heard/read The Assignment for 10-12th grades and not only: Watch and listen carefully to the video and provide the comprehension on the following questions: A Good Essay is a Key to Success !!! 1. What is the structure of an essay? 2. How many points should we usually have in an essay? 3. How do you understand the notion “crunch” in terms of writing an essay. 4. Should we write a new point at the end of an essay? 5. Do we need many details in an essay? 6. Quotations—what is the role of using a quotation in an essay? Lesson 1.
Topic: Life and Creative Character of Charlotte Bronte -- English Realistic Writer. Discussion Themes: 1. Why do we refer Ch.Bronte's creativity to the period of English Realism? 2. Who or what inspired Ch.Bronte to start writing her novels? 3. Why do we call those times "Victorian Age"? 4. How are the realia of those times reflected in the novels. Provide examples. 5. Provide a piece of narration from a chapter you were inspired most from a novel. |
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