Friday 12-15-17

Today papers were returned and we discussed reviewing for the Essay:

KEY: MAKE sure to review names of all characters, settings, etc. You are responsible for reviewing those aspects to clearly communicate your knowledge of the texts.

We discussed:
Conflicts
Characterization
Irony - dramatic/situational/verbal
Setting
Christian Gentlemen/women
Characters standing up for what he/she believes
Characters who felt alone/isolated

Block Day

Presentations concluded
Papers were returned
Completed Grammar WS
Discussed BNW: Isolation, Compromise of Principles, Foreshadowing, Tone, Ideal Population/Iceberg

Tuesday 12-12-17

Penance Service

In class:
Complete and Correct Grammar WS 21-25
Group Projects

Continue BNW Discussion from last week ... Ethos + Logos

Monday 12-11-17

Today we got through as many presentations as we could ... then corrected vocabulary book pages 82 and 120

Block 5 needs to correct page 120

Do not forget ... Tie Day tomorrow...meet in HOMEROOM then we will head to the gym for the prayer service.

Friday 12-8-17

Today we completed the Grammar Quiz
Papers were passed out that remained

After the quiz ...Grammar WS 16-20 and organize binder

Block Days

Block Days we will put names on our scantrons to save five minutes on exam day

We will review where Intersession Assignments are ... they are to be downloaded tonight as a homework assignment. Please see me THIS SEMESTER if you have any questions about travel intersession classes/due dates. DOWNLOAD tonight as the current canvas page will expire in a few days...finals are almost here!

We will complete and correct grammar WS review 6-15 as well as correct vocabulary book pages 118-119.

We will discuss The Lottery and BNW regarding the RHETORICAL TRIANGLE ...ETHOS/PATHOS/LOGOS

• We will address the characters that ETHICALLY challenge the system and the LOGOS/Logical response given for why the system is the way it is
• We will look at Traditions in The Lottery as well as discuss cultural context/setting
• We will continue to look at author's word choice/tone

NOTE: Block 3 did not have presentations as discussion lasted longer ... we corrected Vocabulary Book pages 82 and 83 also.

Monday 12-4 and Tuesday 12-5

Monday 12-4-17
All classes completed and corrected Section 1 of Grammar WS
We reviewed PARTICIPLES and GERUNDS

All classes corrected Vocabulary Book pages 80-81

Block 2 discussed FOIL again

Blocks 3-4-5
Some papers were returned and groups presented

Tuesday 12-5-17 RETREAT

Friday 12-1-17

Today we will take GQ #1 and put our names on the Final Exam Cover Sheets

After the quiz...homework:
1. Active Read THE LOTTERY
2.  Complete Vocabulary Book ... Review Sections 4-6 and 7-9