Block Day ... April 17 and 18

Today we discussed Grammar Book Pages 69-70 - Appositives
We completed Exercise A on page 70 and corrected BOTH exercise A and B.

We discussed Frankenstein concepts...will continue where each block left off in the next class periods.
1. Victor's childhood and childhood memories
2. Victor's family...blood relatives and those that lived in his home growing up
3. What it means to be human
4. How one defines creature/monster
5. Can Victor be charged with any crimes? If so, what ones?
6. Does Victor know right from wrong?
7. Can the creature be charged with any crimes?
8. Does the creature know right from wrong?
9. Is the creature inherently good or inherently evil?

REMINDER - MULTIPLE CHOICE FORMAT QUIZ FRIDAY 4-20-12
Covers Frankenstein Chapters 1-10

Frankenstein Assignments

Our next LITERATURE unit is Frankenstein. Next week you will take the writing exam IN CLASS. Make sure to have Frankenstein with you so that you can read when you finish writing, or need to take a break from writing.

Reading assignments...and worksheets are all due on Tuesdays...The document can be found on the FRANKENSTEIN page of the class website.

TUESDAY MARCH 27th...have active read and completed the worksheet for the Preface, letters, and chapters 1-5.

Tuesday April 3rd...have active read and completed the WS for Chapters 6-9

Tuesday April 17th (after Easter Break)...have active read and completed the WS for the rest of the novel.

Literature Quizzes:
Wednesday April 4th (last day of school before Easter Break)
Friday April 20th...after we return from break

Check out the YouTube Animation of the story ... linked on the FRANKENSTEIN page of the class website for clarification AFTER you read the entire book! We'll share the other videos linked on the page in class.

What edition should you buy if you forgot to get a book yet...the edition I suggested on the Book Order Form earlier in the year is the Signet Classic pictured on this blog post. An online version of the book is linked on the FRANKENSTEIN page of the class website.

Question: When will the FRANKENSTEIN TEST be?
Answer: We will have a test on Frankenstein, poetry, and the Romantic Era at the end of April. A specific date will be announced after Easter Break.

Frankenstin Discussion

Today we discussed Frankenstein and related Frankenstein to the Holocaust literature, Macbeth and Brave New World from THE FIRST SEMESTER.

Topics Discussed include:
SEEING (and lack of sight)...literally and figuratively (relate to Holocaust literature)
Water and symbolism in literature, symbolism in this story
The role of weather in foreshadowing actions to come
Victor's Fatal Flaw
SIN...are Victor's actions considered sinful or not?
Nature vs Nurture...is the Creature Good or Evil?
Human vs Creature
Why the Creature has NO NAME?
Cycle of Revenge


BONUS: What is the FIRST novel written on a TYPEWRITER? Submit by 5 PM Tuesday 4-12-11.

Monday March 14th

Monday and Tuesday we will take the Macbeth test. After the test the assignment on the board is to:
1. Read the January 10th Upfront Magazine articles on pages 12-17. Prepare for discussion on BLOCK DAY.
2. Read Frankenstein LETTERS and complete WS (Frankenstein page of website)

Grammar will be discussed all week. We will continue with capitalization and move on to active vs passive voice of verbs, pronoun reference and punctuation. There will be a CAPITALIZATION Grammar quiz on Friday.

The Frankenstein Reading and Worksheet Due Dates:
BLOCK DAY 3/16-17 Introduction about author (link on Frankenstein page of class website) and Letters section
Monday 3/21 Chapters 1-5
Block Day 3/23-24 Chapters 6-8
Monday 3/28 Chapters 9-12
Block Day 3/30-31 Chapters 13-15
Block Day 46-7 Chapters 16-18
Friday 4/8 Chapters 19-21
Tuesday 4/12 Complete Book
TEST...Monday and Tuesday April 18, 19 (Holy Week ...take test before you go if you will be absent)

Upcoming Due Dates
Friday 3/25 Autobiography Final Draft
Monday April 4th Outside Reading Report (all but Annotated Resource Section...will work on in library 4/4 and 4/5 with that section due 4/11)

FYI: Writing Exam IN CLASS week of March 28th...if you will miss class for doctor appts, illness, sports, etc. please make arrangements to make up the time you missed the week of 4-4-11.