Day 4

Darmok by Joe Menosky and Gene Roddenberry

1. What is going on at the start of this episode? In your opinion, are people worried or concerned?

2 The two groups start out friendly, but they start to argue quickly. What do you think are some of the possible consequences for not resolving this conflict?

3    Why do the characters become frustrated with one another?

   4   How does the alien Dathon choose to try and solve this conflict? What do you think about that solution?

5  What finally solves the big problem these characters have in this episode?

6    What do you think about the teacher selecting this as a item for serious study in a 4U English course? Is it “proper” or “improper” to be using science fiction in this course?

The Rocking Horse Winner by DH Lawerence

1.     So … what’s the big issue in this family?

2.     …and how does the main character try and solve this issue?

3.     What do you know about the main character by the end of the story?

4.     Is this a good way to try and solve this issue? Why or why not?

5.     Why tell this story using such simple language?