Assignment Four: Imperialism

Assignment Four: Imperialism

For this assignment, read "Shooting an Elephant" by George Orwell and respond to the questions below based on the short story. You may reference Siddhartha in your response if you can make a connection to the novel, but you are not required to do so. You can find an electronic copy of the short story here: http://www.online-literature.com/orwell/887/.

1. What is imperialism?

2. Describe one potentially positive effect of imperialism and one potentially negative effect of imperialism.

3. Explain the role of imperialism in the short story "Shooting an Elephant" and evaluate Orwell's opinion on imperialism in India. Make sure to include specific evidence from the short story to support your argument.

Assignment Three: Turning Points

***In order to ensure that you each receive credit for your thoughts, please include your FIRST and LAST name at the beginning of each of your comments.***

Responses to the following questions are due by August 15, 2010. Please pay attention to grammar! In particular, remember the rules of punctuation and capitalization. Also continue to work on using specific examples to support your ideas and remaining focused on the questions.

1. What is a turning point?


2. Describe one turning point you studied in Global 1 or 2 Freshman year and explain why that event or time period is a turning point.


3. Choose one turning point in Siddhartha's life and explain why that event is a turning point.

No Assignment Three yet - Assignment Two still under review

Students,

We have decided not to post Assignment Three yet as we are still reviewing the responses to Assignment Two. Please remember that this is a school assignment for an Honors Class. You are expected to behave appropriately and treat each other with respect. Please check back in a week for Assignment Three.

Ms. Konarski and Ms. Shalev