Gospel of Luke, Chapter 6--for Thursday 5/15

 “GOSPEL OF LUKE,” CHAPTER 6
Author: Luke; Source/Publisher: Holy Bible; Date: circa 60 CE
Text Notes: While the authorship of the Luke Gospel is uncertain, there is no doubt that this synoptic gospel is one of the most influential pieces of scripture ever written. Purported as the “historical gospel,” Luke chronicles many stories not found in any other gospel (e.g., Good Samaritan, the rich man and Lazarus, the lost coin, prodigal son, and Zacchaeus, among others). In Chapter 6, the author touches on the public ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. The chapter employs various literary devices and touches on issues ranging from labor and law to justice and love.

Sample Text-Dependent Questions:
1. In his responses to the Pharisees’ comments about the lawfulness of his and the disciples’ actions, to what does Jesus appeal to lay the foundation of his response? Give the context; why is this important?
2. Who are the various people Jesus helps in this chapter? In what ways does he help them and what are their commonalities?
3. Describe the various social justice/charitable acts and behaviors Jesus exhorts his listeners to do.
4. Who are positioned as the “bad guys” in this chapter? What do they share in common?
5. To whom does Jesus ultimately appeal for final authority on his teachings?

Poverty Speech: Quiz for Monday 5/12: NO talking is allowed or you will receive a ZERO. All quizzes must be labeled properly and put in the drop-box ONLY. You only have 1 period to work. Use proper short-answer format: restate, answer, text-evidence, conclude to receive full-credit.

 “POVERTY SPEECH” (40 pts.)
Author: Nelson Mandela; Source/Publisher: BBC; Date: February 3, 2005
Text Notes: Nobel Peace Prize recipient, global social justice visionary, and former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela spent nearly three decades in prison on a life sentence for conspiracy to overthrow the state. In this speech about ending world poverty, he equates poverty and inequality to slavery and apartheid – labeling them all as man-made “social evils.”

Text-Dependent Questions:
1. Mandela claims that the poorest people in the world are trapped in a “prison of poverty.” Why does he use this metaphor and what does he mean by it?
2. Why is helping the poorest people out of poverty not a matter of charity but social justice? Why is this distinction important?
3. What are the steps and call to action he proposes to end global poverty?
4. What argumentative premises and evidence does this text provide that influence your understanding of or perspective on the issue/problem of global poverty and the US's role in ending it?

Make sure you:
*Use the correct short answer format: restate, answer, textual-evidence, conclude
*Answer all parts of the question
*check your answers for proper spelling/grammar
*use correct MLA in-text citations

Sorry but I will be out today!

Hey guys and gals---
I'm sorry I will be out sick today-- but I don't want to pass it on to anyone right before break. So , I ask that you please work on your papers that are due Friday--we only have today, tomorrow and Friday in class to work on them, so don't waste time! 6/7 people can come in per 2 or 3 tomorrow if you are available to work on the 1/2 day as we will have extended periods and be able to get a lot done.

Thank you.
Mrs. C

For your Works Cited page.....

Hansberry, Lorraine. A Raisin in the Sun. New York: Vintage, 1994. Print.

Sample Introduction

The American dream is something we all strive for: black, white, man, woman, old, and young. However, it isn’t always what we think it is. We learn lessons in our lives that show us what the true meaning of the “American dream” really is. In the play A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, the main character Walter, is used by the author to show the audience how money can blind a person from what is really important in life.

Some more vocab words for your essay (use at least 2)...this time with definitions.../Also some additional quotes to use/block citations

1. anguish-v.-showing great suffering
2.decisive-adj.-determined
3.deplore-v.-to disapprove of strongly
4.despise-v. to look down on; hate
5.entrepreneur-n.-a person who runs a business
6.epitaph-n.-an inscription on a tomb
7.facetiousness-n.-humor; a joking manner
8.idealist-n.-a dreamer
9.imploring-v.-begging
10.ludicrous-adj.-laughable;ridiculous
11.mirage-n.-something that seems to be there, but is not
12.plaintively-adv.-sadly
13.plunder-v.-to rob by force, usually in war
14.precariously-adv.-unsafely
15.rebuff-v.-to stop someone from doing something; refuse
16.reflectively-adv.-with much thought
17.reverie-n.-a daydream
18.resignation-n.-to patiently accept something
19.scrutinize-v.-to look over carefully
20.tentatively-adv.-with hesitation

Here are some quotes if you need some:(remember to double-check the page numbers with our version of the book.

Shmoop.com site

Another link with an extensive list of quotes for you...

Here is the OWL at Purdue link on: How to make a block citation (for long quotes)

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE SAMPLE PAPER FOR FORMATTING: SAMPLE PAPER

Essay for A Raisin in the Sun: Due Friday April 11th

Today we will begin drafting the essay for A Raisin in the Sun. Please make sure you outline with me today as well as organize your claims/textual evidence in order to complete this process. The most important step to writing, is thinking about and organizing your ideas before you write (the importance of outlining: OWL at Purdue). Let's look at the assignment:


A Raisin in the Sun Essay Assignment


Here is a blank/general outline: Essay outline

A completed outline is due by tomorrow:

Unit vocabulary words:
dogged
pessimistic
optimistic
idealistic
insinuating
vindicated
proposition
vengeance
tentative
futile
arrogant
amiable
ludicrous
desperation
revelation
rebuff
presumably
ominous
despair
wrought
monologue
penetrated
epitaph
amid
forlornly