Monday we will have our Tempest essay in class and Wednesday the final exam begins at 8:30.
I will be in my classroom at 7 AM on Monday if you have any questions.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Thursday May 29th
Today we completed our Tempest discussion from yesterday.
We also discussed the THEME of CHRISTIAN GENTLEMEN in ALL of the novels this semester:
Tuesdays with Morrie
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Maus
Brave New World
Macbeth
Frankenstein
In My Hands
The Tempest
Tempest Essay in class Monday
We also discussed the THEME of CHRISTIAN GENTLEMEN in ALL of the novels this semester:
Tuesdays with Morrie
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Maus
Brave New World
Macbeth
Frankenstein
In My Hands
The Tempest
Tempest Essay in class Monday
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Tuesday May 28th ... TEMPEST DISCUSSION
Tempest Discussion
• One of the major themes of this play is that of forgiveness and repentance. Fine evidence to support this claim.
• Discuss the flaws in Prospero’s character which result in his exile on the island.
• The tempest is a blessing and a curse. How does the title of this play support the theme of providence or the idea that things happen because of God’s will and guidance?
• Miranda and Caliban are both educated by Prospero. How are the two similar? How are they different?
• “The tempest is an illusion of justice”. Explain.
• The Tempest is a story about love, redemption, and greed. Which plays a bigger role? Explain.
• One of the major themes of this play is that of forgiveness and repentance. Fine evidence to support this claim.
• Discuss the flaws in Prospero’s character which result in his exile on the island.
• The tempest is a blessing and a curse. How does the title of this play support the theme of providence or the idea that things happen because of God’s will and guidance?
• Miranda and Caliban are both educated by Prospero. How are the two similar? How are they different?
• “The tempest is an illusion of justice”. Explain.
• The Tempest is a story about love, redemption, and greed. Which plays a bigger role? Explain.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Tuesday May 27th
Today papers were returned and we corrected the final grammar worksheet (p 44)
We discussed The Fist and Ozymandias
Poetry Quiz Thursday May 29th
Tempest Essay Monday June 2nd
Final Exam Wednesday June 4th
We discussed The Fist and Ozymandias
Poetry Quiz Thursday May 29th
Tempest Essay Monday June 2nd
Final Exam Wednesday June 4th
Tuesdays With Rene'
Frankenstein movie...is JUST about over...will will conclude TUESDAYS with RENE' on Thursday this week...LUNCH.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Friday May 23rd
Today we corrected grammar ws page 46 and started to discuss the poem The Fish
TPCASTT new poetry packet for Tuesday (starts with Ozymandias)
TPCASTT new poetry packet for Tuesday (starts with Ozymandias)
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Tuesday May 20th and Block Days May 21st and 22nd
Tuesday May 20th papers were returned and we continues discussing Act 1 of the Tempest. We focused on the personality traits of Prospero, Caliban, and Miranda. We focused on fairy tale elements, tragedy, comedy, adn romance.
Block Day
Sonnet discussion and quiz
Grammar WS (2) due Friday
REMINDER...Tempest Project due Friday!
Block Day
Sonnet discussion and quiz
Grammar WS (2) due Friday
REMINDER...Tempest Project due Friday!
Monday, May 19, 2014
Monday 5-19
Today we corrected the grammar review ws and discussed THE TEMPEST:
We looked at the idea of the play being titles The Tempest vs The Island
We discussed the literal vs the figurative tempest
We discussed original inhabitants of the island and the order in which newcomers arrived
I mentioned "formulas" for Fairy Tales, Romance, Comedy, and Tragedy in the story...we will pick out those elements as we discuss the book ... this book has many modern adaptations...like Gilligan's Island, Lost, and Survivor.
We started to discuss ACT 1:
Gonzalo believes in providence (a manifestation of divine care) . Find textual evidence to support this statement.
What is Prospero’s character flaw? Find textual evidence to support your reasoning.
Which of Prospero’s possessions is magical? Explain TWO ways Prospero demonstrates magical powers in ACT 1.
Shakespeare’s sense of humor is displayed in Act 1. Find TWO examples and explain the humor demonstrated.
What did Caliban do to make Prospero treat him like a slave?
POETRY QUIZ BLOCK DAY
TEMPEST PROJECT DUE FRIDAY
We looked at the idea of the play being titles The Tempest vs The Island
We discussed the literal vs the figurative tempest
We discussed original inhabitants of the island and the order in which newcomers arrived
I mentioned "formulas" for Fairy Tales, Romance, Comedy, and Tragedy in the story...we will pick out those elements as we discuss the book ... this book has many modern adaptations...like Gilligan's Island, Lost, and Survivor.
We started to discuss ACT 1:
Gonzalo believes in providence (a manifestation of divine care) . Find textual evidence to support this statement.
What is Prospero’s character flaw? Find textual evidence to support your reasoning.
Which of Prospero’s possessions is magical? Explain TWO ways Prospero demonstrates magical powers in ACT 1.
Shakespeare’s sense of humor is displayed in Act 1. Find TWO examples and explain the humor demonstrated.
What did Caliban do to make Prospero treat him like a slave?
POETRY QUIZ BLOCK DAY
TEMPEST PROJECT DUE FRIDAY
Friday, May 16, 2014
Friday May 16th
Today I reminded students that VOCABULARY BOOKS and WRITERS CHOICE BOOKS can stay at home.
We took the Vocabulary Test (Lessons 13-15) and after the test:
Transferred papers to portfolio (if time)
Completed a Grammar Worksheet ... homework due Monday
REMINDER...Creative Story/Reflection...FINAL PAPER GRADE is due on Monday! Turn in ALL sections in class. Bring to class with EVERYTHING already stapled to the rubric. Do not wait till class time to assemble.
The Poetry quiz that we did not have will be eliminated. We will have two quizzes and not 3 on poetry.
We took the Vocabulary Test (Lessons 13-15) and after the test:
Transferred papers to portfolio (if time)
Completed a Grammar Worksheet ... homework due Monday
REMINDER...Creative Story/Reflection...FINAL PAPER GRADE is due on Monday! Turn in ALL sections in class. Bring to class with EVERYTHING already stapled to the rubric. Do not wait till class time to assemble.
The Poetry quiz that we did not have will be eliminated. We will have two quizzes and not 3 on poetry.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Tuesday 5-13 and Block Days 5-14/15
Tuesday we looked at the Participle section in Writers Choice (Page 523-524). We completed and corrected exercises 8 and 9.
We discussed In My Hands
Block Day:
Complete and correct exercises in WC related to Gerunds and Infinitives 9Page 525 ex 11 and page 527 ex 13)
Discuss In My Hands and Sonnets
In My Hands and Sonnets Quiz the second half of the block
++++ The Grammar Exercises took longer than planned. We did not get to the Poetry Quiz.
Reminder...Vocabulary Test Friday 5-16-14
Next week's poetry quiz will include sonnets quiz information.
We discussed In My Hands
Block Day:
Complete and correct exercises in WC related to Gerunds and Infinitives 9Page 525 ex 11 and page 527 ex 13)
Discuss In My Hands and Sonnets
In My Hands and Sonnets Quiz the second half of the block
++++ The Grammar Exercises took longer than planned. We did not get to the Poetry Quiz.
Reminder...Vocabulary Test Friday 5-16-14
Next week's poetry quiz will include sonnets quiz information.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Monday May 12th
Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 175-176
We also corrected WC pages 519-520 ex 1 page 520 and 521-522 EX 6 page 522
This is the LAST week that Writers Choice and Vocabulary Books need to be brought to class. BOTH books are needed to study for finals. They can remain at home after Friday.
We started a discussion about In My Hands.
Block Day: In My Hands quiz and Poetry Quiz (terms and sonnets)
Friday: Vocabulary Test 13-15
We also corrected WC pages 519-520 ex 1 page 520 and 521-522 EX 6 page 522
This is the LAST week that Writers Choice and Vocabulary Books need to be brought to class. BOTH books are needed to study for finals. They can remain at home after Friday.
We started a discussion about In My Hands.
Block Day: In My Hands quiz and Poetry Quiz (terms and sonnets)
Friday: Vocabulary Test 13-15
Friday, May 9, 2014
Textbook Buybacks/Returns
All Follett book returns and buybacks will take place during final exams:
UNDERCLASS: There will be two days for returns and buyback, Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5, from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
All buybacks and returns will take place in the ASB room (Room 105).
All rented textbooks must be returned; bought textbooks are optional. If a student bought a textbook, he can either keep it or try to sell it back, but all rented textbooks must be returned.
UNDERCLASS: There will be two days for returns and buyback, Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5, from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
All buybacks and returns will take place in the ASB room (Room 105).
All rented textbooks must be returned; bought textbooks are optional. If a student bought a textbook, he can either keep it or try to sell it back, but all rented textbooks must be returned.
Summer Reading for JUNIORS...details given to me 5-9-14
Read BOTH...
Invisible Man by Ellison
Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck
Analysis Assignment - Cut and Paste into a WORD DOCUMENT. Type your responses. Complete for BOTH books:
Novel – Breakdown, Interpretation and Comprehension
1. Title:________________________ Author:________________
2. Time and Place of Setting
3. General Time Line:
4. Major Characters:
5. Minor Characters:
6. Conflicts:
(Who is involved?):
7. Resolution:
8. Major Theme(s)
Invisible Man by Ellison
Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck
Analysis Assignment - Cut and Paste into a WORD DOCUMENT. Type your responses. Complete for BOTH books:
Novel – Breakdown, Interpretation and Comprehension
1. Title:________________________ Author:________________
2. Time and Place of Setting
3. General Time Line:
4. Major Characters:
5. Minor Characters:
6. Conflicts:
(Who is involved?):
7. Resolution:
8. Major Theme(s)
Friday 5-9-14
Today we took the Vocabulary Quiz for lessons 14 (11-20) and lesson 15
After the quiz:
Complete WC pages 519-520 ... complete ex 1 on page 520
page 521-522 ... complete ex 6 page 522
The Tempest Reading Guide is due Monday
Announcement...ENGLISH 3 Summer Reading...
Invisible Man by Ellison and Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck
After the quiz:
Complete WC pages 519-520 ... complete ex 1 on page 520
page 521-522 ... complete ex 6 page 522
The Tempest Reading Guide is due Monday
Announcement...ENGLISH 3 Summer Reading...
Invisible Man by Ellison and Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Bonus May 8-12 (I just heard about it today)
Lambs Players Theater in Coronado is trying to set a Guinness World Record for the LONGEST CONSECUTIVE THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES.
Join them for a play this weekend...take a picture there and bring your admission ticket (cost...according to the website...a donation). See me before school on Monday the 12th or Tuesday the 13th for the BONUS assignment...bring your picture and admission ticket.
Join them for a play this weekend...take a picture there and bring your admission ticket (cost...according to the website...a donation). See me before school on Monday the 12th or Tuesday the 13th for the BONUS assignment...bring your picture and admission ticket.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Block Day May 7/8
Today in class we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 163 and 168-169
Vocabulary Quiz Friday covers lesson 14 (11-20) and lesson 15
THE IN MY HANDS quiz will be next week
Some papers were returned
WE TPCASTT(ed) Sonnets and discussed strategies to decoding poetry
Vocabulary Quiz Friday covers lesson 14 (11-20) and lesson 15
THE IN MY HANDS quiz will be next week
Some papers were returned
WE TPCASTT(ed) Sonnets and discussed strategies to decoding poetry
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Tuesday 5-6-14
Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 164 and 169 (Synonyms).
Some classes finished correcting WC activities from Block Day last week and some classes continued TPCASTT of Sonnet 116
Poetry Quiz Moved back a week...three quizzes in a row starting next week...not starting this week.
After Grammar Quiz....Read the Tempest as Reading Guide is DUE MONDAY 5-12-14.
Some classes finished correcting WC activities from Block Day last week and some classes continued TPCASTT of Sonnet 116
Poetry Quiz Moved back a week...three quizzes in a row starting next week...not starting this week.
After Grammar Quiz....Read the Tempest as Reading Guide is DUE MONDAY 5-12-14.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Monday May 5th
Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 170-171 (lesson 15) in preparation for Friday's Quiz ... lesson 14 (words 11-20) and lesson 15.
We finished correcting WC activities from Block Day ... Quiz tomorrow, Tuesday 5-6-14
The POETRY quiz for this week will be combined with next week's quiz.
Friday we will also have a quiz covering In My Hands
EARLY NEXT WEEK:
Tempest Reading Guide Due MONDAY 5-12-14
We finished correcting WC activities from Block Day ... Quiz tomorrow, Tuesday 5-6-14
The POETRY quiz for this week will be combined with next week's quiz.
Friday we will also have a quiz covering In My Hands
EARLY NEXT WEEK:
Tempest Reading Guide Due MONDAY 5-12-14
Friday, May 2, 2014
Friday 5-2-14
Today we took the Vocabulary Quiz for lesson 13 and 14 (1-10).
After the quiz there was time to read The Tempest. If/When people complete the quiz...WC will be corrected.
IF FOR SOME REASON you did not complete WC on block day...make sure it is done for Monday!
After the quiz there was time to read The Tempest. If/When people complete the quiz...WC will be corrected.
IF FOR SOME REASON you did not complete WC on block day...make sure it is done for Monday!
Outside Reading Bonus
The last day to request a project...AFTER A BOOK HAS BEEN READ...is Monday May 19th...Therefore books must be approved well in advance of that date to have time to read them! The absolute last book approval date will be Monday May 12th.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
May BONUS Writing Assignment from stageoflife
May 2014 - Writing Contest It's graduation season! In 500 words or less, what would you say to a graduating class if you were the commencement speaker?
Follow all of the steps to submit. Your writing must be 450-500 words.
After submission forward to me the receipt they send you...AND a copy of your submission.
Deadline for BONUS: SATURDAY May 24th 8 PM
Link to contest
Follow all of the steps to submit. Your writing must be 450-500 words.
After submission forward to me the receipt they send you...AND a copy of your submission.
Deadline for BONUS: SATURDAY May 24th 8 PM
Link to contest
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