Charlie Brown and Existentialism

After watching The Great Pumpkin on Friday, you should have made some connections between Charlie Brown and existentialism.  What are some of the strongest existential ideals that are portrayed in the film?  Feel free to use the following article for reference https://philosophynow.org/issues/44/Sartre_and_Peanuts (but cite it if you do).

Masking Existentialist Ideals

In class we discussed the existence of masks in society.  The narrator explores the masks he is forced to wear by society.  Using the list of existentialist ideals we discussed this week in class, write a 1-2 paragraph prediction of how you think an existentialist would respond to the masks we wear in society.  Would they approve?  Why or why not?

Respond by midnight on Thursday.

Respond to 2 classmates by midnight on Friday

Successful College Reading Tips

As you prepare for college, the days of passively reading are long gone.  You must now learn to interact with your texts and do more than simply take notes.  As the required reading load begins to grow, skills for college reading may be different than many reading skills you have been taught in the past.  After reading the strategies in the articles provided in class (links also provided below), watch the video below provided to students of Harvard University (Extension School) with tips for success.

By Wednesday Night at 11:59pm (9/10): Write a 2 paragraph response to the articles and video explaining what information you found to be useful or surprising.  Are there any tips or strategies discussed you feel you can implement that you feel may help you succeed in your studies?  Are there any tips or strategies discussed that you have tried and did not work for you?  What do you feel is the best advice for studying/reading that you have received?


By Thursday Night 11:59pm (9/11): Respond to at least 3 of your classmates posts in 3-5 sentences.  You may agree, disagree, comment or question, but be sure to EXPLAIN your thoughts!


Link to the Articles:Dartmouth: Active Reading and Comprehension
       Read the following: Reading Myths (both Six Reading Myths and Harvard Report on Reading)
                                        Active Reading Strategies (SQ3R Method)
                                        
 
Video: 5 Strategies for Academic Success

Summer Reading Assignment

Please post your response below by 3 pm on Friday, 9/12.  You must then RESPOND to at least 3 posts in a well-written, well thought out 2-5 sentence response by Monday 9/15 at 7am.