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Today's Class:

  1. Senior Diary due and presentations today (if you were absent, you will present tomorrow)
  2. Black Boy final on Weds. 5/21 (study guide and paragraph prompt attached)--cannot use novel on paragraph so put evidence on index cards
  3. bring novel and it will be collected at the beginning of class on Weds.

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Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. Journal #40:  You have read multiple pieces of literature this year.  Look through the list and reflect on your favorites and least favorites.  Explain.  (if you were absent today, please wait until you get the list from me on Monday to write the journal)
  2. chps. 12, 13, 14 quiz
  3. chps. 12, 13, 14 questions collected
  4. Black Boy crossword puzzle collected (this was optional and due today so if you were absent, you cannot bring it on Monday)
  5. senior diary due Mon. 5/19--if you are absent, your diary is turned in during first period on Monday
  6. Black Boy Final on Weds. 5/21 (study guide and paragraph prompt attached--remember that you need your evidence on index cards so I can collect the novel at the beginning of class)--also, you can write on a different character than the 2 I listed, but you CANNOT use Richard

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Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. Journal #39:  Write a plot summary of chp. 13.  What is happening?  Who is being affected?  What is the purpose of this chapter?  Explain all.
  2. read chp. 14
  3. chps. 12, 13, 14 comprehension questions due tomorrow 5/16
  4. chps. 12, 13, 14 quiz tomorrow 5/16
  5. crossword puzzle due tomorrow 5/16 (extra credit and it is due TOMORROW)
  6. bring senior diary supplies to class tomorrow and I will let you work on it
  7. senior diary due Mon. 5/19--NO EXCEPTIONS

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Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. Journal #38:  Discuss the Shorty character.  What is he like?  What does Richard think of him?  What do you think of Shorty?  Why is Shorty this way?  Explain all.
  2. read Black Boy chps. 12 & 13
  3. chps. 9, 10, 11 questions due
  4. work on chps. 12, 13, 14 questions
  5. senior diary due Mon. 5/19--no late diaries
  6. Black Boy Final on Weds. 5/21 (check yesterday for study guide and paragraph prompt)

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #37:  Explain:  "Last night I had found a naive girl.  This morning I had been a naive boy" (222).  Why is Richard saying this?  What does he mean?
  2. chps. 9, 10, 11 Quiz
  3. read pgs. 223-230 by tomorrow 5/13
  4. chps. 9, 10, 11 questions due tomorrow 5/13
  5. Black Boy Final on Weds. 5/21 (study guide and paragraph prompt attached)
  6. senior diary due Mon. 5/19--no late diaries will be accepted (directions and rubric attached)
  7. write a thank you card to a teacher on campus--do not seal the envelope

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Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. Journal #36:  Explain:  "In that moment I understood the pain that accompanied crime and I hoped that I would never have to feel it again.  I never did feel it again for I never stole again; and what kept me from it was the knowledge that, for me, crime carried its own punishment" (207).
  2. read chp. 11
  3. chps. 9, 10, 11 quiz on Mon. 5/12
  4. work on Black Boy Comprehension questions
  5. bring a blank thank you card with its matching envelope on Mon. 5/12
  6. fill out senior exit survey if you haven't yet--MANDATORY
  7. senior diary due Mon. 5/19--no late diaries will be accepted

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Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. read chps. 9&10 by tomorrow 5/9
  3. bring a blank Thank You card with its matching envelope to class on Mon. 5/12
  4. senior diary due Mon. 5/19--no late diaries will be accepted
  5. Black Boy study guide attached

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Today's Class:

  1. chps. 7&8 Quiz (see me if you were absent)
  2. chps. 6, 7&8 questions due Thurs. 3/8
  3. poem analysis complete by Thurs. 5/8 (do Paraphrase on poem, do Figurative Language, Attitude/Tone, Shifts, Theme on separate paper)
  4. senior diary due Mon. 5/19--no late diaries will be accepted

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Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. chps. 5&6 Quiz (see me if you were absent)
  3. read chps. 7&8 by tomorrow 5/6
  4. chps. 7&8 Quiz tomorrow 5/6
  5. chps. 3, 4&5 Comprehension questions due
  6. chps. 6, 7&8 Comprehension questions due Thurs. 5/8
  7. senior diary due Mon.5/19--no late work

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Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. finish reading chp. 5 and read all of chp. 6 by Mon. 5/5
  3. chps. 3, 4&5 questions due Mon. 5/5
  4. chps. 5&6 Quiz on Mon. 5/5
  5. work on senior diary due Mon. 5/19 (no late work on diary)
  6. fill out senior exit survey by Sun. 5/4 (on WHS website)

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #35 (attachment)
  2. read chp. 5 in Black Boy
  3. finish paraphrase, speaker, figurative language on Incident poem and add Attitude/Tone & Theme on back of poem--due tomorrow 5/2
  4. senior diary due Mon. 5/19

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #34:  Reread the middle paragraph on pg. 100.  What is happening?  Why is Richard focused on this event?  Explain.
  2. read Black Boy chp. 4 by Thurs. 5/1
  3. chps. 3&4 Quiz on Thurs. 5/1
  4. turn in chps. 1 & 2 questions and work on chp. 3 and begin chps. 4&5
  5. senior diary due Mon. 5/19

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Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. Black Boy chp. 2 Quiz
  3. chps. 1 & 2 comprehension questions due tomorrow 4/29
  4. read ALL of chp. 3 by tomorrow 4/29
  5. senior diary due Mon. 5/19

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Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. Journal #33:  Write a plot summary of pgs. 36-46.  Do not copy sentences out of novel.
  2. read all of chp. 2 by Mon. 4/28
  3. chp. 2 quiz on Mon. 4/28
  4. chps. 1 & 2 questions due Tues. 4/29
  5. senior diary due Mon. 5/19
  6. turn in your textbook on your own time

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #32:  What are the themes in "A Hanging"?  Explain at least two "lessons learned."
  2. finish reading chp. 1 in Black Boy and read pgs. 36-46 in chp. 2
  3. finish all chp. 1 questions and begin chp. 2
  4. chp. 1 quiz tomorrow
  5. Senior Diary due Mon. 5/19
  6. you may turn in your senior textbook to the TEXTBOOK OFFICE now

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #31:  Why does Richard's mom make up the word "kungry" to help him?  What is the purpose of this scene between Richard and his mom (15)?  Explain Richard's reaction to his mother's response to his hunger.
  2. read chp. 1 in Black Boy
  3. chp. 1 quiz on Fri. 4/25
  4. read A Hanging (1168) by tomorrow 4/24--be prepared to discuss
  5. answer #1-14 questions on Black Boy Comprehension questions (get from me)

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Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. The Demon Lover discussion
  2. read A Hanging (1168) by Thurs. 4/24
  3. Black Boy chp. 1 Quiz on Fri. 425
  4. Senior Diary due Mon. 5/19

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Today's Class:
 
SEE ME IF YOU WERE ABSENT.

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Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. class discussion of The Rocking-Horse Winner
  3. answer questions for RHW by Mon. 4/21 (directions state to keep the work with Araby, but I would like them separated)
  4. read Araby (1022) and answer questions (separate from RHW) and bring on Mon. 4/21
  5. if you need to make up the Bless Me, Ultima exam, please come at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow 4/17
  6. if you want to finish your BMU Essay Exam (because you didn't on Monday), you may come at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow 4/17

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The Bless Me, Ultima exam with essay will be on Monday 4/14.  I have attached the study guide and the writing prompts.

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Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. BMU Final--if you were absent today, you need to email me as to what morning this week you will be coming to my classroom to make up the test.  You need 75 minutes.
  2. BMU Dream Chart collected
  3. BMU chps. 17-22 Questions collected
  4. BMU Commentaries with rubric stapled to front collected
  5. turn in BMU novel
  6. For Wednesday's class, read The Rocking-Horse Winner on pg. 1006 in textbook and bring book to class

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GUEST SPEAKER TODAY
 
Refer to previous day to find out homework for next week.

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Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. Journal #30:  Explain the Tellez incident.  How does Tellez understand it?  How does Gabriel understand it?  Explain Tony's understanding.  What is the purpose of this scene since Ultima has already proven she has powers (Lucas' ailment)?
  2. finish reading Bless Me, Ultima
  3. BMU chps. 21 & 22 Commentaries (attached)
  4. BMU chps. 18-22 Quiz (see me if you were absent)
  5. BMU Final on Mon. 4/14--need novel in class to use for essay
  6. BMU chps. 17-22 Questions due Mon. 4/14
  7. BMU Dream Chart due Mon. 4/14
  8. BMU Commentaries with rubric attached to front (and filled out with Theme statements) due Mon. 4/14

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #29:  Why is it so important to Tony that he understand God?  Why is he so concerned he doesn't understand God's purpose in the lives of Narciso, Tenorio, and Florence?  What is Tony hoping to gain on Easter Sunday? Explain.
  2. read BMU chps. 20 & 21 (last quiz will be tomorrow 4/10)
  3. BMU chps. 18-20 Quiz (see me if you were absent)
  4. BMU chps. 19-21 Commentaries (attached) (last commentary will be tomorrow 4/10)
  5. BMU Commentaries/Theme Rubric (get from me)--due Mon. 4/14
  6. BMU Final on Mon. 4/14 (multiple choice AND essay)--bring essay prompt tomorrow 4/10

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #28:  Discuss this paragraph on pg. 202, beginning "'It would never finish...'" and ending "...seemed nervous with the impending conclusion of the story."
  2. BMU chps. 13-17 Discussion Questions due
  3. BMU chps. 15-17 Quiz
  4. BMU chps. 15-18 Commentaries (attached)
  5. read BMU chps. 18&19
  6. BMU Final on Mon. 4/14
  7. Chicano Literature due Weds. 4/9 (attached)
  8. BMU chps. 18&19 Discussion Questions due Weds. 4/9

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #27 (handout attached)
  2. read BMU chps. 15-17
  3. BMU chps. 13 & 14 Quiz (see me if you were absent)
  4. BMU chps. 13-16 Discussion Questions due Mon. 4/7
  5. BMU chps. 15-17 Quiz on Mon. 4/7
  6. keep up on Dream Chart (should be completed through #8)

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #26:  Explain Samuel's comment to Antonio:  "My father says, that the blood of a man thickens with the desire for revenge, and if a man is to be complete again then he must let some of that thick blood flow" (150).  What does Samuel mean?
  2. finish reading chp. 14 in BMU
  3. BMU chp. 14 Commentaries (attached)
  4. BMU chps. 13&14 Quiz on Thurs. 3/27
  5. BMU Commentary handout (get from me and fill out from student)
  6. BMU chps. 13-17 Questions due Mon. 4/7

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Today's Class:
  1. Explain the Tenorio incident with his "coyotes."  How does he convince these men to side with him?  What proof does Ultima need to prove she is or is not a witch?  Explain the difference between a curandera and a witch.
  2. read BMU chp. 13 and start chp. 14 (it's long)
  3. BMU chps. 12&13 Commentaries (attached and get missing information during Tutorial)
  4. BMY chps. 11&12 Questions due tomorrow 3/25
  5. fill out dream chart for dream #7 (make sure all dreams are filled out)

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #24:  handout (attached)
  2. finish reading chp. 12 in BMU
  3. BMU chps. 11&12 Quiz (see me if you were absent)
  4. BMU chps. 1-10 Questions due and collected
  5. read Curanderismo article with questions (attached)--due Mon. 3/24 and need article/questions back
  6. BMU chps. 11&12 Questions due Tues. 3/25

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #23:  Explain the connection between Antonio and Ultima.  Why do you think they have this special relationship?  Why doesn't Ultmia have a bond with Deborah and/or Theresa?  Explain.
  2. read chp. 12 in BMU (will finish in class)
  3. BMU chps. 5-9 Commentaries
  4. BMU chps. 10&11 Commentaries
  5. BMU chps. 9&10 Quiz (see me if you were absent)
  6. BMU chps. 11&12 Quiz tomorrow 3/21
  7. BMU chps. 1-10 Questions due tomorrow 3/21
  8. fill out dream chart for first 6 dreams by tomorrow 3/21

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Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. BMU chps. 1-3 Quiz
  3. finish chp. 3 commentary
  4. fill out chp. 4 commentary
  5. read BMU chps. 8 & 9 by tomorrow 3/18
  6. BMU chps. 4-8 Quiz tomorrow 3/18

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Today's Work:

  1. Journal #21:  Explain the paragraph at the top of pg. 23, which begins:  "I had started praying to myself...the last prayer before death."  What is happening?  What is Antonio witnessing?  Explain.
  2. read BMU chps. 3-7 by Mon. 3/17
  3. BMU chps. 1-3 Quiz on Mon. 3/17
  4. BMU chps. 1, 2, 3 Commentaries filled out
  5. you may still purchase a Faculty Basketball Ticket for a homework pass

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Today's Class:
  1. Journal #20:  What is theme?  How do you identify theme when you have finished a reading?  How do you explain the theme?  Is text support needed?  Explain your process when writing theme statements (esp. for Ancient Mariner).
  2. review of theme and TPS-FASTT work
  3. read Bless Me, Ultima chps. 1 & 2
  4. Homework Pass for faculty basketball ticket

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #19:  Compare the Ecclesiastes and Psalm passages from yesterday's discussion.  What are the similarities?  Differences?  Why do you think these two specific passages are the ones in your textbook?  Explain.
  2. finish The Literature of the Bible packet--due Thurs. 3/13
  3. need textbook this week
  4. Faculty Basketball ticket for HW pass

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Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. turn in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner poem
  3. turn in Ancient Mariner supplement handout
  4. turn in 1/2 sheet of theme statements for Ancient Mariner
  5. Literature of the Bible notes on handout (attached)
  6. albatross due tomorrow 3/11--must be worn as you walk in to get points

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #18:  Write paraphrases for Parts VI and VII in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.  Write in your own words what you think is happening (plot summary is fine).
  2. finish taking notes on poem
  3. finish supplemental handout and bring on Mon. 3/10
  4. on a half sheet of notebook paper, title it Ancient Mariner Theme Statements and write a theme statement for each section (7 total and make sure to label each section)--due Mon. 3/10
  5. wear albatross on Tuesday 3/11

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Today's Class:

  1. Metaphysical Poetry packet collected
  2. finish reading/analyzing The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
  3. outline albatross picture, cut out, paste to something firm, punch holes in wings, attach a string, write a regret/burden on the back of the bird, wear as you walk in to class on TUESDAY, MARCH 11th--you must be wearing the bird to get the points (bird attached)

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #17:  Reread "Eve's Apology" and write out a detailed paraphrase of the poem.  Go through each line and write what you think is happening.  Journal must still be in journal format (no listing).
  2. notes on How I Consider How My Light is Spent and paragraph at bottom (make sure to have topic sentence and integrate text support and follow all rules covered with BNW essay)
  3. Eve's Apology TYPED TPS-FASTT due Tues. 3/4 (must have a minimum of 3 literary device paragraphs in Figurative Language category and must have evidence for most categories)

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #16:  Read "To His Coy Mistress" in metaphysical poetry packet (also located in textbook).  What do you think this poem is about?  What is unclear?  Which lines/phrases/words stand out?  Explain.
  2. To His Coy Mistress analysis
  3. BNW Essay passed back and discussed (come to Tutorial for additional help/explanation)
  4. Eve's Apology in Defense of Women TPS-FASTT (typed) is due Tuesday 3/4 with a minimum of 3 literary device mini-paragraphs under Figurative Language category (with text support)--must have text support throughout TPS-FASTT

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #15:  Many writers struggle with life's difficult questions and try to come to terms with their own doubts and fears by writing about them.  How do you express your thoughts and concerns?  Diary/Journal?  Blog?  Social website (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.)?  Explain.
  2. Metaphysical Notes due and stamped
  3. A Valediction:  Forbidding Mourning notes
  4. Eve's Apology handwritten notes and typed TPS-FASTT due Fri. 2/28 (need a minimum of 3 literary terms mini-paragraphs in Figurative Language and must have evidence for categories with line # cited)

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Today's Class:

  1. turn in Macbeth study guide questions
  2. HOD video and PowerPoint presentations (attached)
  3. read Part 1 in HOD by Tues. 3/4 and answer study guide questions
  4. deadline for extra credit is Fri. 2/28--NO EXCEPTIONS
  5. response to prose essay tomorrow/Thursday due to multicultural assembly
  6. LT #18 due Mon. 3/3

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Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. pamphlet presentations (if you were absent, you need to fill out attached handout and put in absent tray)
  3. metaphysical poetry notes due tomorrow 2/25

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Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. turn in A Modest Proposal work stapled to the back of the essay
  3. turn in Gulliver's Travels satire work
  4. do close read for Gulliver's Travels (attached)
  5. fill out Metaphysical Poetry notes on front of packet by Tues. 2/25--use pgs. 449-450 in textbook to help you (attached)

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #14:  Define "dehumanization."  What do you think it means?  How does it apply to "A Modest Proposal"?  Why does Swift "dehumanize" the Irish poor?  Explain.
  2. finish A Modest Proposal discussion questions and also answer Rhetoric & Style questions #1, 2, 6, 8, 9 in complete sentences (may answer on same paper from discussion questions)--bring to class tomorrow 2/21 COMPLETED with essay as well
  3. Gulliver's Travels work is due tomorrow 2/21

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #13:  Gulliver's Travels is a different kind of satire from "A Modest Proposal."  What are the differences?  Any similarities?  What/Who is satirized in Gulliver's Travels?  Explain.  Finally, why do you think this has been made into a children's book?  Explain.
  2. Utopia Pamphlet due today--no exceptions
  3. contributions page turned in with pamphlet
  4. A Modest Proposal questions (will finish in tomorrow's class)

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #12 (attached)
  2. how to make a brochure link attached http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Brochures-on-Microsoft-Word
  3. Utopia Pamphlet due Wednesday 2/19 during FIRST PERIOD (bring contract to class as well)
  4. read Gulliver's Travels by Fri. 2/21 with satire assignment (attached)

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #11:  What is Swift satirizing in "A Modest Proposal"?  How is he suggesting Ireland handle its poverty issue?  Explain Swift's essay.
  2. discussion of A Modest Proposal and work collected
  3. work on Utopia Pamphlet (due Weds. 2/19 during FIRST PERIOD)

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #10:  As you are working on your Utopia, what kinds of problems have you encountered?  How will you solve these problems?  What kind of world are you creating?  Explain.
  2. read A Modest Proposal by Thurs. 2/13 and answer questions (attach)
  3. Utopia Pamphlet is due Weds. 2/19--NO EXCEPTIONS (minimum of 5 major categories on pamphlet)

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Today's Class:

  1. work on Utopia
  2. read A Modest Proposal in textbook
  3. print out attached handout (due Thurs. 2/13)

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Today's Class:

  1. write Brave New World essay (if you were absent today, you need to sign-up for a Tutorial day to write the essay)
  2. non-fiction article collected
  3. Utopia project begins on Mon. 2/10

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Today's Class:

  1. BNW multiple choice final (come to Tutorial to make-up--must sign-up on board on door)
  2. BNW notes collected
  3. read non-fiction article, highlight anything that stands out (vocabulary, etc.) and write a theme statement for each side at the bottom of the article--due tomorrow 2/7
  4. BNW essay exam tomorrow (need pre-write prior to class)
  5. Utopia Project (directions attached)--will begin on Mon. 2/10
  6. textbook homework next week (don't need to bring book to class)

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #9:  Explain:  "Startled as though by the bite of a snake, the Savage sprang to his feet, scattering arrows, feathers, glue-pot and brush in all directions" (chp. 18).  What does "startled as though by the bite of a snake" mean?  What literary device is being employed?  Explain the whole line.
  2. finish reading Brave New World (notes attached)
  3. BNW chps. 14-18 Quiz
  4. BNW essay exam on Fri. 2/7 (prompt attached)--book will be collected
  5. BNW Final (multiple choice) on Thurs. 2/6
  6. BNW notes for whole book will be collected on Thurs. 2/6

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #8:  Write a plot summary of chp. 16 in Brave New World.  What is happening?  Who is involved?  What is the conflict in this chapter?  Explain Mustapha Mond's role in this chapter.
  2. read BNW chp. 17 and take notes (attached)
  3. finish Brave New Babies for Monday (if you didn't turn it in already)
  4. Extra Credit due TODAY DURING 1ST PERIOD (do not bring it to me on Monday if you were absent or forgot)

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Brave New World Study Guide

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #7:  Why does John stop (or try to stop) the soma distribution?  What are his intentions?  How do the people react to his outburst?  Explain the purpose of this scene.
  2. read BNW chp. 16 (notes attached)
  3. Brave New Babies article (get from me if you were absent today)
  4. BNW Extra Credit due tomorrow 1/31--no exceptions (if you were absent today, you will need to wait for the next extra credit opportunity)

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #6
  2. read BNW chps. 15 & 16 (notes attached)
  3. turn in The Naming of Cats TPS-FASTT

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Today's Class:

  1. finish TPS-FASTT for The Naming of Cats poem--due tomorrow 1/28 (must have integrated text support or 1/2 credit)
  2. BNW chps. 10-13 Quiz (come to Tutorial if you were absent)

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Today's Class:

  1. read chp. 13 in BNW (notes attached)
  2. BNW chps. 10-13 Quiz on Mon. 1/27
  3. continue working in groups on The Naming of Cats TPS-FASTT (not homework--will finish on Monday)--documents attached

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Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. read BNW chp. 12 and read/download notes
  3. The Naming of Cats TPS-FASTT (in groups)--documents attached (link below)
  4. BNW chps. 7-9 Quiz today
  5. BNW chps. 10-13 Quiz on Mon. 1/27

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #5:  What does John mean when he says, "O brave new world"?  Explain the title.  How does it explain the story so far?  Explain.
  2. BNW chps. 4-6 Quiz (come to Tutorial if you were absent)
  3. read BNW chps. 9, 10, 11 (notes attached)
  4. BNW Foreword Questions (attached)

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #4:  Explain the Solidarity Service.  What is it?  What is its purpose in the World State?  Do we have anything similar to this kind of event in our own society?  Explain.
  2. read BNW chps. 6, 7, 8 and review notes (attached)
  3. BNW chps. 4-6 Quiz on Tues. 1/21
  4. BNW chps. 1-6 Reading Guide due Tues. 1/21

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Today's Class:

  1. Journal #3:  Discuss:  "He let out the amazing truth.  For a very long period before the time of Our Ford, and even for some generations afterwards, erotic play between children had been regarded as abnormal (there was a roar of laughter); and not only abnormal, actually immoral (no!):  and had therefore been rigorously suppressed" (chp. 3).
  2. senior announcements from GLC (attached)
  3. read BNW chps. 4 & 5 (notes attached)
  4. snippet presentations (if you would like an opportunity to raise your points on your snippet, you may come to Tutorial to meet with me and I will explain how to raise the points)

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Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. read BNW chp. 4 and take notes (notes will be posted when we complete them)
  3. BNW chps. 1-3 Quiz (come to Tutorial if you were absent today)
  4. BNW Snippet due tomorrow 1/14 (typed and follow directions)--email me if you have questions (directions attached)

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. no journal today, but instead write the connection paragraph for your snippet
  2. type up entire snippet for Tuesday's class (1/14)
  3. read BNW chp. 3 by Mon. 1/13 (notes attached)
  4. BNW chps. 1-3 Quiz on Mon. 1/13 (review your notes)

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. Journal #2:  Why do you think humans are not used to create human life?  Why does the World State only use machine?  Explain.
  2. read BNW chp. 2 and take notes (attached)
  3. sign up for Remind101 if you haven't done so yet
  4. BNW Snippet--choose a word/phrase, context & concept by tomorrow 1/10 (directions attached)

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. Journal #1:  If we are able to clone humans in today's society, why don't we?  What (Who) is keeping us from creating human life via machines?  Explain.
  2. finish reading BNW chp. 1
  3. BNW chp. 1 notes (attached)
  4. find a snippet in chp. 1 for Thursday's class (a snippet is a word/phrase/short sentence that stands out to you as something important)--refer to directions on how to choose snippet

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. read BNW chp. 1

Due:

Assignment

Here is your study guide for the final exam.  You may write on it, but I am not collecting it.  Please go through it and get the answers you need.  I am more than willing to help, but you must use Tutorials for your questions with me.  I will not use class time for study guide help.

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. finish Macbeth video
  3. finish close reading--collected (notes attached)
  4. study for final exam on Thurs. 12/19--email me if you have any questions (or you can stop by)

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. continue with close read (attached)
  3. Macbeth Video
  4. study for final exam and bring study guide to class tomorrow

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. Journal #30:  Discuss the theme(s) in Macbeth.  What is the "life lesson(s)" we learn from the play?  What is Macbeth really about?  You may also discuss your favorite character and why.  Explain everything.
  2. Act V Quiz (if you were absent, you will take in class on Monday)
  3. Macbeth Project due--if your presentation was not turned in today, you will receive an automatic 1/2 credit, regardless of absence reason (this fact has been made clear from the beginning of this project)
  4. Macbeth Crossword puzzle due Mon. 12/16 in PENCIL
  5. Historical Context due Mon. 12/16
  6. Macbeth Commentary Packets will be collected on Mon. 12/16
  7. study for final exam on Thurs. 12/19 (study guide is online)
  8. Macbeth Close Read (started today and will finish next week)--attached

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. Journal #29:  Reread V.i and focus on the Gentlewoman's lines 45-46.  What is Lady Macbeth revealing?  Why is the Gentlewoman concerned?  Explain.
  2. finish reading Macbeth
  3. all 5 acts of commentaries with highlights due Mon. 12/16
  4. Macbeth Research Paper due tomorrow--NO EXCEPTIONS (rubric attached as well as the directions for the project)--must be assembled prior to entering classroom
  5. study for final exam
  6. Act V Quiz tomorrow 12/13

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. Journal #28:  Explain Macduff's response to Malcolm on pg. 398, lines 220-227.  What is Macduff saying to Malcolm?  Why?  Explain everything.
  2. read Macbeth V.i and read/highlight commentaries
  3. Historical Context of Macbeth (not homework--will have class time to finish on Thursday)
  4. Macbeth Research Project rubric (attached)--include in front of paper
  5. study for final exam

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. read Macbeth Act IV.ii & iii
  3. read/highlight commentaries
  4. Act IV Quiz tomorrow 12/10
  5. Macbeth Research Paper due Fri. 12/13 (Works Cited documentation attached)
  6. study for final exam

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. last day of research for Macbeth project (you must have an introduction with a thesis and a conclusion--formal writing rules apply--2 online sources and 1 book/encyclopedia/journal)
  3. Project due FRIDAY, December 13th--NO EXCEPTIONS
  4. study for final exam

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. read Macbeth Act IV.i and read/highlight commentaries
  3. work on Macbeth research project--due Fri. 12/13--NO EXCEPTIONS
  4. study for final exam

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. finish reading Act III and commentaries (highlight)
  3. Act III Quiz on Thurs. 12/5
  4. work on Macbeth research paper--due date has changed to Fri. 12/13 so I have enough time to grade them prior to finals!
  5. study for first semester final with study guide

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. read Act III.iii, iv Commentaries and highlight
  3. work on research for Macbeth research paper (due Fri. 12/13)
  4. Macbeth Vocabulary due tomorrow 12/3 WITHOUT EXCEPTION--if you are absent tomorrow, your vocabulary must be turned in or automatic 1/2 credit
  5. Study Guide has been posted for the first semester final exam

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. read Macbeth Act III.i, ii, iii, iv and read/highlight commentaries
  3. Macbeth Vocabulary due Tues. 12/3--without exception
  4. Macbeth Research Project due Mon. 12/16
  5. Final Exam on Thurs. 12/19 (study guide after Thanksgiving break)
  6. EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  download/print the Understanding Atmosphere Handout (work must be on this handout to be accepted)--fill in all lines and make sure you read directions!  This is due MONDAY, DECEMBER 2nd WITHOUT EXCEPTION--if you are absent on Monday, you cannot turn it in later (not even later in the day)

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. No OA today
  2. Macbeth Act II Quiz (if you were absent today and won't be in class tomorrow, your name has been written in for Tutorial on Tuesday, 12/3)
  3. Macbeth's Soliloquy TPS-FASTT collected today (if you were absent, please go through the poem and circle any words that have feeling and then draw an arrow pointing to each area where the tone changes) (also, at the bottom of the page, write a statement that addresses the theme--ONE SENTENCE and no cliches--what is the soliloquy really about?)
  4. Macbeth Vocabulary due Tues. 12/3 (no exceptions)
  5. Macbeth Research Project due Mon. 12/6 (attached)--will start doing research in class on Monday, 12/2
  6. First Semester Final Exam on Thurs. 12/19 (cumulative)--study guide coming soon

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. finish reading Macbeth Act II (iii & iv)
  2. read/highlight commentaries (get from peer in class)
  3. Act II quiz on Mon. 11/25
  4. finish Figurative Language (minimum 3 LT paragraphs)--will be collected on Mon. 11/25
  5. Macbeth Vocabulary due Tues. 12/3

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. Journal #27:  Reread Banquo's lines on pg. 348, lines 4-9.  What is he saying?  Remember that he is talking to his son, Fleance.  Explain.
  2. read Macbeth II.ii and read/highlight commentaries
  3. work on Macbeth's Soliloquy in groups (Figurative Language & Attitude/Tone)
  4. Macbeth's Soliloquy Handout collected

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. Journal #26:  Explain Lady Macbeth's lines on pg. 340, lines 38-53.  You may rewrite her lines in your own words or simply discuss what she is saying and why she is saying it.
  2. finis reading Act I and read Act II.i
  3. read/highlight commentaries (copy a student's if you were absent)
  4. Witchcraft and Language articles--get from me if you were absent
  5. Macbeth Vocabulary due Tues. 12/3 (words attached)
  6. Act I Quiz (2 parts) on Thurs. 11/21
  7. Macbeth's Soliloquy Handout due Thurs. 11/21 (attached)

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. no OA today
  2. read Macbeth I.iii, iv, v and read/highlight commentaries
  3. Macbeth Vocabulary due Tues. 12/3 (read directions)--get list from me

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. Journal #25:  What pushes you to get what you want?  What is your drive,  your ambition?  Think about times you really wanted something and what did you do to get it?  Explain.
  2. Le Morte d'Arthur Elements of Fiction collected
  3. read Macbeth I.i, ii and highlight commentaries

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #24:  Read pgs. 276-281 and take notes in journal format (no paragraphs, no bulleted list).  Write this prompt, skip a line, write notes.
  2. turn in Le Morte d'Arthur handout questions (must be on my handout)
  3. discuss Elements of Fiction and take notes (if you were absent, see me)
  4. write character body paragraph (2 chunks) for assigned character
  5. write symbolism paragraph (1 chunk) for one symbol
  6. character & symbolism paragraphs due tomorrow 11/15

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #23:  Write a plot summary of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.  You must include all 5 parts of plot:  Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution (or Denouement).
  2. Social Satire cartoon collected
  3. read Le Morte d'Arthur in textbook
  4. complete the attached document for Thurs. 11/14
 

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. create social satire cartoon (directions attached)--must use 8 1/2 x 11 paper I provided in class (must be colored)--due tomorrow if you didn't finish today
  2. read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by tomorrow 11/8
  3. need textbook every day beginning Fri. 11/8

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. Pride and Prejudice movie
  2. read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Fri. 11/8

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. watch Pride and Prejudice
  2. read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (210-221) by Fri. 11/8 (quiz on Friday)
  3. start bringing textbook to class beginning Friday

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:

  1. turn in P&P book, questions, character cards
  2. P&P exam (if you were absent today, you will need to split up the Tutorials to do the multiple choice AND writing exam and your name has been put on the Tutorial board to remind you)
  3. no homework this weekend

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. no OA today
  2. finish reading Pride and Prejudice chps. 59-61
  3. P&P Final on Fri. 11/1 (study guide attached)
  4. P&P Questions and character cards due Fri. 11/1
  5. P&P chps. 59-61 Quiz on Thurs. 10/31

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. no OA today
  2. chps. 47-50 Quiz
  3. chps. 51-54 Quiz
  4. read P&P chps. 56-58 by tomorrow 10/29
  5. write another figurative language and Attitude/Tone for TPS-FASTT (get notes from student in class)
  6. chps. 55-61 Quiz on Thurs. 10/31
  7. P&P Final on Fri. 11/1 (study guide attached)
  8. P&P Questions and character cards will be collected on Fri. 11/1 with book as well

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. no OA today due to writing in TPS-FASTT
  2. discuss woman in the ordinary and fill out Figurative Language (get notes from student in class)
  3. read P&P chps. 50-55 by Mon. 10/28
  4. chps. 47-50 Quiz on Mon. 10/28
  5. chps. 51-54 Quiz on Mon. 10/28
  6. P&P Final is scheduled for Fri. 11/1
  7. study guide is attached

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #22:  What has Lydia done?!  How will her actions affect her sisters?  What is Elizabeth's reaction to the whole thing?  Explain.
  2. chps. 43-46 Quiz given
  3. read chps. 47-49 in Pride and Prejudice by tomorrow 10/25
  4. The woman in the ordinary TPS-FASTT class discussion (get notes from peer if you were absent today)

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #21:  Why is Elizabeth traveling with her aunt and uncle (the Gardiners)?  Where are they going?  How does Elizabeth feel about one of the destinations?  Explain everything.
  2. P&P chps. 36-42 Quiz (see me if you were absent)
  3. read P&P chps. 43-46 by Thurs. 10/24
  4. chps. 43-46 Quiz on Thurs. 10/24

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. no OA today
  2. P&P chps. 30-36 Quiz today (come to Tutorial to make-up if you were absent)
  3. read Pride and Prejudice chps. 41 & 42
  4. P&P chps. 37-42 Quiz tomorrow 10/22
  5. finish Austen Bio handout and turn in for credit

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #20:  One of the main forms of communication in Pride and Prejudice is letter writing. Darcy is writing his sister.  Miss Bingley writes Jane.  Elizabeth and Jane exchange letters during their travels apart and now Darcy writes a long letter to Elizabeth.  Discuss the contents of his letter and why he writes her instead of talking to her face-to-face.
  2. read P&P chps. 36-40 by Mon. 10/21
  3. P&P Questions checked today.  Put in red tray if you were absent so you can get credit.
  4. P&P chps. 30-36 Quiz on Mon. 10/21
  5. continued with Austen Bio today (will finish on Monday)
  6. Pymalion essay discussion (put essay in portfolio)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbuBte4OMo4&list=PL3CBEE6CD91D583A8

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Explain this line:  "What he told me was merely this:  that he congratulated himself on having lately saved a friend from the inconveniences of a most imprudent marriage..." (159).  Who is speaking to whom?  What is happening at this point in the novel?  Explain.
  2. P&P chps. 24-29 Quiz (come to Tutorial to make-up quiz if you were absent today)
  3. read P&P chps. 34 & 35 by tomorrow 10/18
  4. Pygmalion essays passed back and will discuss tomorrow in class

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #18:  In chapter 27, Elizabeth says, "Stupid men are the only ones worth knowing, after all" (133).  Who is she speaking to and why does she say this?  What is happening to Lizzy's attitude?  Explain.
  2. read Pride and Prejudice chps. 28-33 by Thurs. 10/17
  3. P&P chps. 24-29 Quiz on Thurs. 10/17
  4. continue with Austen Bio (link attached)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbuBte4OMo4&list=PL3CBEE6CD91D583A8

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. no OA today
  2. P&P chps. 19-23 Quiz
  3. read P&P chps. 25, 26, 27 by tomorrow 10/15
  4. Austen Bio notes with video (attached)--watched 1st 2 clips and will finish this week
  5. P&P chps. 24-29 Quiz on Thurs. 10/17
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbuBte4OMo4&list=PL3CBEE6CD91D583A8

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. no OA
  2. read P&P chps. 20-24 by Mon. 10/14, answer questions
  3. chps. 16-18 quiz today (come to Tutorial if you were absent and need to make-up)
  4. chps. 19-23 Quiz on Mon. 10/14

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Explain Elizabeth's frustration:  "She had fully proposed being engaged by Wickham for those very dances and to have Mr. Collins instead!  Her liveliness had been never worse timed" (76).  What is happening at this point in the novel?  Explain.
  2. P&P chps. 8-15 Quiz (come to Tutorial if you were absent)
  3. read Pride and Prejudice chps. 18 & 19 by tomorrow 10/11 with questions answered
  4. P&P chps. 16-18 Quiz tomorrow 10/11
  5. EXTRA CREDIT DUE TOMORROW 10/11 WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS (attached)

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #16:  Explain this paragraph:  "Jane and Elizabeth attempted to explain to her the nature of an entail.  They had often attempted it before, but it was a subject on which Mrs. Bennet was beyond the reach of reason; and she continued to rail bitterly against the cruelty of settling an estate away from a family of five daughters, in favour of a man whom nobody cared anything about" (52).
  2. read P&P chps. 14-17 by Thurs. 10/10 with questions answered
  3. chps. 8-15 Quiz on Thurs. 10/10
  4. chps. 16-18 Quiz on Fri. 10/11
  5. P&P character cards--Mr. Collins, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Miss Anne de Bourgh
  6. entailment notes (attached)
Extra Credit Opportunity:  I have attached an opportunity to earn some extra points.  Download and print the My Fair Lady, chp. 8 Handout, read directions, fill out, and bring to class on Fri. 10/11.  If you are absent on Friday, you cannot bring it in on Monday for points.  IT IS DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11th.  I will not divulge the possible points you may earn.  If you want to do it, do it.  If not, no harm, no foul.  This EC will not be verbally announced in class, but it is written on the board for those students who don't check the website or use Remind 101.

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. No OA today
  2. P&P chps. 1-7 Quiz (come to Tutorial to make-up if you were absent)
  3. read P&P chps. 11-13 by tomorrow 10/8
  4. answer study guide questions
  5. P&P Map--highlight locations in novel and identify (see peer's if you were absent)
  6. character cards--added to Elizabeth, Darcy, Lydia and created one for Derbyshire

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #15:  Explain Darcy's comment to Sir William Lucas:  "Every savage can dance" (20).  Why does he say this?  What point his he trying to make?  What does he mean?  Explain.
  2. read P&P chps. 7-10 by Mon. 10/7
  3. P&P chps. 1-7 Quiz on Mon. 10/7

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #14:  Is it important or needed to get married in today's society?  What values are necessary in a healthy marriage?  What are some reasons to not marry?  Explain everything.
  2. read P&P chps. 1-6 by tomorrow 10/4
  3. answer study guide questions for chps. 1-6 by tomorrow 10/4
  4. character cards and list (filled out the Bennets, Bingley, Darcy, Netherfield, Longbourn)
  5. need index cards for class
  6. read etiquette packet (get from me if you were absent and come during a Tutorial)

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Pygmalion Final (make Tutorial appointments to make up if you were absent, need 2 Tutorials)
  2. turn in Pygmalion book
  3. download and print P&P Study Guide Questions (attached)--do not answer anything, just bring to class

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. study for Pygmalion final (study guide attached)
  2. need a prewrite for Pygmalion essay

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. no OA today
  2. reteach of yesterday's literary assignment
  3. finish reading Pygmalion
  4. study for exam that is on Tues. 10/1 (study guide attached)--study guide will NOT be collected (it is your responsibility to download it and go through it)--please note that the study guide posted previously is not completely accurate so I have attached a better one today
  5. Theme & Conflict notes attached--just read prior to test

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Pygmalion Literary Device Assignment (attached if you were absent today)
  2. read Two Words (197) by tomorrow 9/27
  3. Pygmalion Final on Tues. 10/1 (study guide attached)
  4. notebook check is coming...

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. no OA today
  2. Mother Tongue quiz (see me if you were absent today)
  3. finish reading Pygmalion and complete chart for Act 4 only (Act 5 will be completed later)
  4. read Two Words by Fri. 9/27--just read, no work at this point

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. no OA today
  2. UC Personal Statements due (see me if you were absent)
  3. fill out Act 3 graphic organizer
  4. read Mother Tongue and do analysis for tomorrow 9/24

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. no OA
  2. College Presentation in theater
  3. Personal Statements due Mon. 9/23 (EVERYONE is writing these essays, no matter what college you are applying to)
  4. read Mother Tongue (189) and do analysis by Tues. 9/24

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #13:  What is the role of Mrs. Pearce?  How does she function in the play (besides as Higgins' housekeeper)?  Explain.
  2. read Pygmalion pgs. 72-91 (end of Act 3)
  3. tomorrow is College Information Assembly--come to class for attendance and then we will all walk over to the Theater
  4. personal statements are due Mon. 9/23
  5. read Mother Tongue (189) and do Analysis by Tues. 9/24 (work attached)

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #12:  Why does Higgins treat Eliza so poorly?  Is his behavior consistent with everyone or is he just mean to Eliza?  Explain Higgins.
  2. GBS Bio questions with bio due (turn in both)
  3. read Mother Tongue with Analysis by Tues. 9/24
  4. personal statements due Mon. 9/23
  5. read Pygmalion pgs. 65-72
  6. finish filling out graphic organizer for Act 2
  7. Verbal Irony literary term (get notes from student in class)

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #11:  Do you think Eliza fully understands what Pickering and Higgins propose to do with her?  If so, explain.  If not, explain.  Continue to explain any foreshadowing.
  2. read Pygmalion pgs. 58-64
  3. GBS Bio due tomorrow 9/17 with handout and bio
  4. Personal Statements due Mon. 9/23 (requirements attached)--please note that if you are writing prompts to colleges other than the UCs, you must provide me with a copy of the application with the prompts so I know what the requirements are and what you are supposed to be answering

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #10:  How are Higgins and Pickering similar?  Different?  What can you foreshadow about Eliza's future with these men?  Explain your ideas.
  2. read Pygmalion pgs. 45-58
  3. GBS Bio due Tues. 9/17 (handouts attached)
  4. Personal Statements due Mon. 9/23 (should be working on them a little every night)--requirements attached

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #9:  What did you take away from "The Story of English"?  What information will be valuable in understanding language in Pygmalion?  Explain the "cockney phenomenon" discussed in the essay.
  2. The Story of English work collected with questions stapled to BACK of work
  3. read Pygmalion pgs. 26-45
  4. Pygmalion graphic organizer (copy from student if you were absent)
  5. work on personal statements (requirements attached)--due 9/23

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #8:  What are your plans after graduation?  Are you applying to CSUs, UCs, or JCs?  Why?  What about tech schools?  Working full-time after graduation?  Write about you rlong-term goals and desires.
  2. turn in Federigo's Falcon handout and discuss
  3. personal statements lesson (PowerPoint attached)
  4. personal statements due Mon. 9/23 (requirements attached)
  5. read The Story of English and answer questions--due Thurs. 9/12 (questions attached)

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #7:  Do we judge people by the way we speak?  By accents?  Our word choice?  Our mannerisms when we speak?  Explain and provide examples.
  2. read Pygmalion pgs. 20-25 (end of Act I) and discuss
  3. read Federigo's Falcon with handout by tomorrow 9/10 (handout attached)

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. No OA Today
  2. read Federigo's Falcon (pg. 171) and answer questions on handout (attached) by Tues. 9/10
  3. read Pygmalion pgs. 9-20 (if you were absent, I have a book for you when you return)
  4. watch GBS video (attached)
  5. no longer need textbook--bring Pygmalion instead
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40VegR6uaTI

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #6:  Read "Connect to Your Life" prompt on pg. 154 in textbook and address it.  Explain everything.  Write this prompt, not the one in the book.
  2. Read The Wife of Bath's Tale and finish Canterbury Tales Handout--turn in
  3. Interpreting Middle English handout due tomorrow 9/6 (get from me if you were absent)
  4. sign-up for Remind101 if you want reminders from me via text/email

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #5:  Explain the characters of the Oxford Cleric, the Sergeant at the Law, and the Franklin.  Who are they?  What is their role in The Prologue?  Explain their purpose.
  2. finish reading the Prologue in the Canterbury Tales
  3. turn in character description handout
  4. fill out #1-14 on Canterbury Tales handout--due Thurs. 9/5 (attached)

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #4:  What did you learn about the squire?  What is his role in the Prologue so far?  How is he connected to the Knight?  Explain everything.
  2. read The Prologue up through the Sergeant at Law and fill out handout on all characters
  3. if you did not turn in your caesura from yesterday, please turn it in now

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #3:  How has Christianity influenced the literature we have read so far?  What points stand out in Beowulf vs. the 3 poems?  Explain everything.
  2. notebooks checked today
  3. kenning LT #1 collected
  4. highlight quote in Final Thoughts section on handout
  5. do Caesura in class (your work) and it was collected
  6. Chaucer Bio notes (from text)
  7. Prologue handout (attached)
  8. Read Knight & Squire in Prologue and fill out both sections on handout for tomorrow 8/30

Due:

Assignment

Today's Work:
  1. Journal #2:  What is the purpose of a kenning in Beowulf?  Why is it used?  What is its importance when discussing the story?  Explain and be prepared to discuss out loud.
  2. finish Kenning LT handout--bring it all typed up for Thursday (form attached)
  3. Read The Seafarer, The Wanderer, and The Wife's Lament and fill out questions on handout (attached) and do Final Thought for Thursday (do not fill out caesura section yet)

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Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. Journal #1:  What does Beowulf represent?  What does he symbolize for his society?  What can we learn about this time period just by reading Beowulf?  Explain. (this is our first journal so if you were absent, you need to make it up by writing the prompt, skipping a line, and addressing the prompt with blue/black pen only and one full page, title it Journal #1)
  2. Beowulf work collected (put in absent tray if you were absent)
  3. Literary Device directions (attached)
  4. Kenning Literary Device work (attached)--do context portion only by tomorrow

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Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. last day to turn in portfolio for points
  2. read Beowulf pgs. 52-60 (finish it)
  3. finish handout #36-35
  4. do pg. 63--#2, 3, 5 in complete sentences (add to other two textbook assignments and title this one:  BEOWULF'S DEATH)
  5. all 3 nights of textbook work plus the handout we did in class together are due Mon. 8/26 without exception (you don't get a grace period on this one)

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Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. read Beowulf pgs. 45-51
  2. do #20-25 on Beowulf handout
  3. add pg. 51--#1-5 (complete sentences) to last night's work (title:  BEOWULF VS. GRENDEL'S MOM)--skip a few lines between the two assignments and do not write on the back of the paper, use blue/black pen only
  4. tomorrow is last day to bring in portfolio for points
  5. fill out student information document by tomorrow, PLEASE

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Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. turn in portfolio if you haven't yet
  2. read pgs. 40-44 in Beowulf
  3. answer questions #12-19 on Beowulf handout
  4. do pg. 44--#1-4 in complete sentences (title:  Beowulf vs. Grendel)--due tomorrow 8/22

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Assignment

Go to Student General Information page and submit your information by tomorrow 8/20!

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Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. get course syllabus signed by parent/guardian by tomorrow 8/20
  2. get cheating contract signed by parent/guardian by tomorrow 8/20
  3. find your portfolio and bring to me between now and Fri. 8/23
  4. cover your textbook by tomorrow 8/20
  5. read Anglo-Saxon history on pgs. 18-26 and take notes (minimum one page, one side of page)--due tomorrow 8/20

Due:

Assignment

Today's Class:
  1. collected syllabus and cheating contract with parent signature
  2. read Beowulf pgs. 33-39
  3. Beowulf Handout attached--answer first 7 questions