NOTE: this is a legacy version of the assignment from Sirithre's version of the course.
Class is just beginning, so your first assignment will be fairly simple. Don't get too used to it, as it'll become harder as we get into learning vocabulary and such.
Please send all assignments to [email protected] with the subject "Parseltongue - HW1 - HOL Name" and include your HOL Name and House in the body of the email.
Please send all assignments to [email protected] with the subject "Parseltongue - HW1 - HOL Name" and include your HOL Name and House in the body of the email.
Homework 1
Short Answers - 2 points each (8 Total)
1. What letters of the English alphabet are not represented in Parseltongue?
2. How would you re-word this sentence: Those two white dogs jumped over the fence.
3. How would you say your HOL name in Parseltongue?
4. How do you pronounce the ʃ ?
Critical Thinking - 4 points each (12 Total)
This section is about your opinion and there are no right or wrong answers. Points will be given based on EFFORT.
1. Why do you think Snakes do not have words for noting gender?
2. Why do you think Parseltongue relies so heavily on 'reading between the lines' rather than expanding the language with new words.
3. Explain in your own words why you think a Non-Parselmouth may never be able to fully understand Parseltongue.
Discussion - 10 points
Register on the class forums. Remember to use your full HOL name and correct HOLID.
Once you've been approved: Introduce yourself!
Start a new thread in the 'Homework 1' section of the forum. Let us know who you are, and what house you're in.
Then, answer one of the following: Why you decided to take this class. Why you want to learn Parseltongue. Or what you're looking forward to learning the most.
And anything else you feel we should know about you.
It doesn't have to be too wordy, so long as I know you made your way onto the forums.
Take the time to get acquainted with your classmates if possible, as you'll be working together on the discussion boards during future lessons.
1. What letters of the English alphabet are not represented in Parseltongue?
2. How would you re-word this sentence: Those two white dogs jumped over the fence.
3. How would you say your HOL name in Parseltongue?
4. How do you pronounce the ʃ ?
Critical Thinking - 4 points each (12 Total)
This section is about your opinion and there are no right or wrong answers. Points will be given based on EFFORT.
1. Why do you think Snakes do not have words for noting gender?
2. Why do you think Parseltongue relies so heavily on 'reading between the lines' rather than expanding the language with new words.
3. Explain in your own words why you think a Non-Parselmouth may never be able to fully understand Parseltongue.
Discussion - 10 points
Register on the class forums. Remember to use your full HOL name and correct HOLID.
Once you've been approved: Introduce yourself!
Start a new thread in the 'Homework 1' section of the forum. Let us know who you are, and what house you're in.
Then, answer one of the following: Why you decided to take this class. Why you want to learn Parseltongue. Or what you're looking forward to learning the most.
And anything else you feel we should know about you.
It doesn't have to be too wordy, so long as I know you made your way onto the forums.
Take the time to get acquainted with your classmates if possible, as you'll be working together on the discussion boards during future lessons.
Extra Credit 1
Short Answers - 2 points each (10 Total)
1. What are colloquialisms?
2. What is the ʃ called? What is the capitalized version of this letter?
3. What are the only times you would not used a Demonstrative Pronoun? (There are 3)
4. What is the lateral consonant used for in Parseltongue?
5. What is the sentence order in Parseltongue?
Long Answer - 5 points each (10 Total)
1. Give two sentence examples, and re-word them into the Parseltongue word order.
2. Translate the names of 3 of your HOL friends into Parseltongue.
Research - 5 points each (10 Total)
The answers to these questions are not in my lessons, and you will have to find alternate resources to answer them. (The Internet.)
1. Who are the 7 known Parselmouths in the Harry Potter universe? (1 point per name)
2. Parselmouth is an old word for ________. (3 points)
1. What are colloquialisms?
2. What is the ʃ called? What is the capitalized version of this letter?
3. What are the only times you would not used a Demonstrative Pronoun? (There are 3)
4. What is the lateral consonant used for in Parseltongue?
5. What is the sentence order in Parseltongue?
Long Answer - 5 points each (10 Total)
1. Give two sentence examples, and re-word them into the Parseltongue word order.
2. Translate the names of 3 of your HOL friends into Parseltongue.
Research - 5 points each (10 Total)
The answers to these questions are not in my lessons, and you will have to find alternate resources to answer them. (The Internet.)
1. Who are the 7 known Parselmouths in the Harry Potter universe? (1 point per name)
2. Parselmouth is an old word for ________. (3 points)