Syrian Poetry and Refugee Assignment | September 2015


Do you recall the beginning readings and reflections of this academic year? We will revisit our introduction to the Syrian crisis.

English 4
Ms. Muhilly
September 2015
Syrian Refugee Crisis and Literature [150 points]
Classwork and Homework [due dates posted in class portal]

Welcome to English 4 2015-2016! During the year in addition to selections of English literature from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, we will also include multicultural texts like your summer reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind as well the readings from this unit on current events in Syria, the Popes recent reaction to the Syrian refugee crisis, and selections of literature by Syrians and by poets of other nationalities.

[Notes50 points]
Take notes in a Google doc with this naming format
Your Last NameFirstinitial_Syrian Crisis_English 4_Block[Add letter]
FlynnT_Syrian Crisis_English 4A_BlockC

Share the Google doc with me. mmuhilly@stjohnsprep.org

Read and takes notes on Matthew 25: 31-46

Read and take notes on John Donne—“Meditation XVII”—

Read and take notes on William Wordsworth—“Ode from Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood [English 4AP only]

In Memoriam
Read the tribute for Senior Vice President James P. McIntyre of Boston College


Read the tribute for Professor John Mahoney Sr. of Boston College

Listen to and take notes on Vatican Radioreported by Christopher Wells
http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2015/09/06/pope_asks_all_european_parishes_to_take_in_a_refugee_family/1169953

Read and take notes from National Catholic Reporter

Read and take notes about the message of Pope Francis about Syrian refugees from Fr. James Martins Facebook

Read and take notes from What You Need To Know About the Syrian Crisis from Mercy Corps

Read and take notes from The Vatican News

Look at the posting about the Syrian refugees from Pope Francis Facebook

Read and take notes from Catholic News Agency

Syrian Literature
Read about and take notes on Syrian poetry from Al Jezeera—“A new poetry emerges from Syrias civil war

Register for a free subscription with Narrative online magazine

Read and take notes on the poetry of Maram al-Massri from Narrative magazinefrom A Red Cherry on a White Tiled Floor
Read and take notes on the poetry of Maram al-Massri from The Poetry FoundationKnocks on the Door

Read and take notes on the poetry of Syrian poet Adonis
Read about and take notes on the Syrian poet Adonis [sometimes translated from Arabic as Adunis]
Celebrating Childhood-- http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/243416


Writing Assignment
Using the information from your readings, notes, and our discussions, write an essay in which you explore your knowledge of
·       the effects of the Syrian crisis
·       the Popes reaction to Syrian refugees
·       the significance of Matthew 25
·       the significance of  Meditation XVII by Donne
·       the intimations of immortality in the poetry by Wordsworth [AP]
·       the tributes to Professor Mahoney and Dr. McIntyre of Boston College
·       the substance of the poetry of Syrian poets al-Massri and Adonis


Demonstrate your best writing that shows your understanding of expository writing and literary analysis. Use MLA format. Submit a copy to your Google Drive folder and submit a print copy to me. [100 points] [3-6 pages with works cited list]

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