Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Chs. 16-21

Label the chapter you are questioning or discussing. Post any questions or comments regarding chapters 12-21 due Monday November 30.

What does Eldorado symbolize?

Ch. 15 group discussion

Blog away! What does Voltaire satirize in your chapter? How will you organize your paragraphs?

Ch. 14 group discussion

Blog away! What does Voltaire satirize in your chapter? How will you organize your paragraphs?

ch. 13 group discussion

Blog away! What does Voltaire satirize in your chapter? How will you organize your paragraphs?

Ch. 12 group discussion

Blog away! What does Voltaire satirize in your chapter? How will you organize your paragraphs?

Ch. 11 group discussion

Blog away! What does Voltaire satirize in your chapter? How will you organize your paragraphs?

Ch. 10 group discussion

Blog away! What does Voltaire satirize in your chapter? How will you organize your paragraphs?

Friday, November 20, 2009

Chapters 10-15 Questions and Comments

I suggest that your put the chapter number at the top of your entry since there are so many chapters to discuss for this assignment. Try to watch your grammar and spelling. Have fun!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Chapter Five of Candide

Post questions or respond to someone else's questions. Mind your grammar!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Sharing research for Chapter Two

What have you learned from your research of Chapter Two that could help others?

What is stumping you? Ask your peers.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Context for chapter one

Research on line to find the historic context necessary for us to understand what Voltaire is making fun of in chapter one.

You must research the topic assigned to the first letter of your last name.
Post the following information on your research:
a. What did you learn?
b. What do you think Voltaire is humorously criticizing through this topic? Explain.
c. Cite where you found your information.

Westphalia A, B
Baron Thunder-ten-tronckh C,D
Marrying based on generations of nobility H, J
What makes a Lord important? K, L
What is a Baron/baroness? M, O
Cunegonde P, Q
Pangloss R, W
"All is for the best" philosophy S, T, Z
experimental physics W, X
metaphysico-theologo-cosmonigology E, G,