COLLEGE PREP 12
1. Literary Terms test in class
2. Vocabulary
-new words...we will finish the rest of the definitions on Wednesday
ENGLISH 12
1. OWL vocab test in class....
2. HEROES
-read through page 68 (aloud and on own)
-take notes on 3 quotes that show Francis being 'happy' in this chapter
-take notes on 3 types of 'technical ping pong' description, as we will discuss how ping pong is a metaphor in this book!
HONORS
1. Check in with paper--this is due Wednesday
2. Vocabulary
-new words for test Friday
3. Lit Terms
-give list...do Metonymy....that is all and we will finish next time!
Monday, September 30, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. "Araby"
-go over story for about 15 minutes...discuss notes and lit devices, etc
2. Literary Terms
-practice worksheet that will mimic the test you will take on MONDAY
-go over these answers, and use this worksheet to study for your test
ENGLISH 12
1. Vocabulary
-review the O.W.L. words by doing a 'practice test' in class
-go over these answers so you can study for your test on Monday
2. HEROES
-starting on page 48, read, together in class, the entire short chapter.....
HONORS ENGLISH
1. Beowulf
-take true and false quiz....
-go over and discuss last section
-collect books if you have them....
-PLEASE SEE YESTERDAY'S BLOG for the verbatim assignment for your Beowulf paper.....
-present hero comparisons....
1. "Araby"
-go over story for about 15 minutes...discuss notes and lit devices, etc
2. Literary Terms
-practice worksheet that will mimic the test you will take on MONDAY
-go over these answers, and use this worksheet to study for your test
ENGLISH 12
1. Vocabulary
-review the O.W.L. words by doing a 'practice test' in class
-go over these answers so you can study for your test on Monday
2. HEROES
-starting on page 48, read, together in class, the entire short chapter.....
HONORS ENGLISH
1. Beowulf
-take true and false quiz....
-go over and discuss last section
-collect books if you have them....
-PLEASE SEE YESTERDAY'S BLOG for the verbatim assignment for your Beowulf paper.....
-present hero comparisons....
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE PREP 9
Class was in the library today, finishing orientation activities....vocabulary homework was collected....please make sure to bring these words for Friday.....
HONORS 12
1. Ms Wadsworth took the class for most of the time, since I was out chaperoning a college trip...but before I left, we took a quiz on part 3 of the story AND I assigned the paper (test for BEOWULF) which will be due next Tuesday. The paper topic is as follows:
Beowulf, written down for the 'common people' of that era, provided more or less a commentary on how to live and how to behave. It was, essentially, a benchmark of morality--and how to live a proper and moral life. Other than the Bible, BEOWULF was where people looked for guidance in a 'sin filled world.'
For this assignment, I would like you to explore the idea of a present day Beowulf scenario. In our 'sin filled' and 'immoral' world, where do WE go to find morality and lessons on how to live? Where do we find examples of how to live a 'proper' life? What is OUR Beowulf? Please remember: Beowulf was considered a SECULAR (not affiliated with the church) work; therefore, I would like you to focus your answer, also, on a secular example. Be as specific in your argument as you can!!
2. Be prepared, also, to deliver your presentations next time!
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. Ms Wadsworth was your 'sub' today, as I was on a college trip. You were to read the ARABY story and answer the study question at the end.....you were also to work on your information maps for literary devices....next time, we will do a review on our lit devices in class, since you will be having a test next week!!!!
Class was in the library today, finishing orientation activities....vocabulary homework was collected....please make sure to bring these words for Friday.....
HONORS 12
1. Ms Wadsworth took the class for most of the time, since I was out chaperoning a college trip...but before I left, we took a quiz on part 3 of the story AND I assigned the paper (test for BEOWULF) which will be due next Tuesday. The paper topic is as follows:
Beowulf, written down for the 'common people' of that era, provided more or less a commentary on how to live and how to behave. It was, essentially, a benchmark of morality--and how to live a proper and moral life. Other than the Bible, BEOWULF was where people looked for guidance in a 'sin filled world.'
For this assignment, I would like you to explore the idea of a present day Beowulf scenario. In our 'sin filled' and 'immoral' world, where do WE go to find morality and lessons on how to live? Where do we find examples of how to live a 'proper' life? What is OUR Beowulf? Please remember: Beowulf was considered a SECULAR (not affiliated with the church) work; therefore, I would like you to focus your answer, also, on a secular example. Be as specific in your argument as you can!!
2. Be prepared, also, to deliver your presentations next time!
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. Ms Wadsworth was your 'sub' today, as I was on a college trip. You were to read the ARABY story and answer the study question at the end.....you were also to work on your information maps for literary devices....next time, we will do a review on our lit devices in class, since you will be having a test next week!!!!
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. Due to the large number of students attending the college field trip, we changed our class plan around....
2. We did our silent reading
3. We read the short story "Araby" by James Joyce. This was done in class after a discussion about the predominant literary terms in the story. Please make sure to get the notes you missed if you were at the college trip. After reading the story (page 723 in the ADVENTURES IN ENGLISH LIT text book--the red one--you are to answer the first question in the 'study and discussion' section.
4. We will continue with the literary terms stuff next time...please be sure to do the assignment you missed
ENGLISH 12
1. Silent reading...
2. HEROES by Cormier
-starting on page 26, read until you finish the chapter on page 47
-some of this was done aloud, with discussion, and some of this was done on own
-complete the information map while you read, taking notes that were listed on the board: 'the tenement,' 'Allan Rivier,' 'how Francis hides from the world.'
-you should have a couple of descriptions for each of these
HONORS 12
1. Due to most of the class being absent because of the college field trip, we suspended our BEOWULF work for today; we will definitely continue next time, and you should plan on delivering your presentations that you would have delivered today. Also, you should make sure to have read section 3 THE DEATH OF BEOWULF!!
1. Due to the large number of students attending the college field trip, we changed our class plan around....
2. We did our silent reading
3. We read the short story "Araby" by James Joyce. This was done in class after a discussion about the predominant literary terms in the story. Please make sure to get the notes you missed if you were at the college trip. After reading the story (page 723 in the ADVENTURES IN ENGLISH LIT text book--the red one--you are to answer the first question in the 'study and discussion' section.
4. We will continue with the literary terms stuff next time...please be sure to do the assignment you missed
ENGLISH 12
1. Silent reading...
2. HEROES by Cormier
-starting on page 26, read until you finish the chapter on page 47
-some of this was done aloud, with discussion, and some of this was done on own
-complete the information map while you read, taking notes that were listed on the board: 'the tenement,' 'Allan Rivier,' 'how Francis hides from the world.'
-you should have a couple of descriptions for each of these
HONORS 12
1. Due to most of the class being absent because of the college field trip, we suspended our BEOWULF work for today; we will definitely continue next time, and you should plan on delivering your presentations that you would have delivered today. Also, you should make sure to have read section 3 THE DEATH OF BEOWULF!!
Monday, September 23, 2013
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE PREP 9
1. Library orientation in library
2. Define your vocabulary words for Wednesday....the test will be on Friday
HONORS 12
1. Please see the blog from the 'black day' class from Friday....we did the same thing as them....on this blog entry, you will see the specific assignment regarding the 'superhero comparison presentation'
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. Same as the black day plan from this past Friday...there is no new assignment....but please bring your completed Literary Term Information Maps with you so we may go over them next time!
1. Library orientation in library
2. Define your vocabulary words for Wednesday....the test will be on Friday
HONORS 12
1. Please see the blog from the 'black day' class from Friday....we did the same thing as them....on this blog entry, you will see the specific assignment regarding the 'superhero comparison presentation'
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. Same as the black day plan from this past Friday...there is no new assignment....but please bring your completed Literary Term Information Maps with you so we may go over them next time!
Friday, September 20, 2013
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP
1. Literary Terms
a. review all definitions/go over any confusion
b. MAKE SURE TO HAVE ALL DEFINITIONS...we will have a quiz soon
c. create information maps (participation grade) for specific literary devices
d. I will pass these back next time, and we will go over examples....
ENGLISH 12
1. Vocabulary
-new words--homonyms (compliment/compliment, there/their/they're, etc)
2. HEROES
-read together in class through top of page 26...we will continue next time with this
HONORS
1. BEOWULF
-test on history and two sections
-notes and discussion on cultural/national heroes and the lessons they 'teach' us....
-brief discussion and notes of 'conventions' of superhero stories....
-assign 'hero presentation' which will be presented on Tuesday: "Compare or contrast the character of Beowulf with a 'modern day superhero' of your choice. You may work with one other person on this, and you must explain to the class how Beowulf and your hero share/differ regarding some of the conventions of hero stories. You may use the ones we discussed in class, or you may do your own research to uncover other elements and stereotypes and conventions of hero stories"
-please be sure to read the final section "Death of Beowulf" for next time...
1. Literary Terms
a. review all definitions/go over any confusion
b. MAKE SURE TO HAVE ALL DEFINITIONS...we will have a quiz soon
c. create information maps (participation grade) for specific literary devices
d. I will pass these back next time, and we will go over examples....
ENGLISH 12
1. Vocabulary
-new words--homonyms (compliment/compliment, there/their/they're, etc)
2. HEROES
-read together in class through top of page 26...we will continue next time with this
HONORS
1. BEOWULF
-test on history and two sections
-notes and discussion on cultural/national heroes and the lessons they 'teach' us....
-brief discussion and notes of 'conventions' of superhero stories....
-assign 'hero presentation' which will be presented on Tuesday: "Compare or contrast the character of Beowulf with a 'modern day superhero' of your choice. You may work with one other person on this, and you must explain to the class how Beowulf and your hero share/differ regarding some of the conventions of hero stories. You may use the ones we discussed in class, or you may do your own research to uncover other elements and stereotypes and conventions of hero stories"
-please be sure to read the final section "Death of Beowulf" for next time...
Thursday, September 19, 2013
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE PREP 9
1. Silent reading
2. Vocabulary re-take (optional)
3. "The Monkey's Paw"
-skimmed over story again
-discuss plot, theme, foreshadow literary devices
4. For next time: Write 3-4 paragraphs using at least THREE different literary devices...these paragraphs can be 'free choice' and students can write about whatever they choose
HONORS
1. Guidance was here all day presenting...
2. Reminder of "Beowulf" quiz on Monday (history notes...section 1...section 2)
COLLEGE PREP12
1. Guidance was here all day presenting......
1. Silent reading
2. Vocabulary re-take (optional)
3. "The Monkey's Paw"
-skimmed over story again
-discuss plot, theme, foreshadow literary devices
4. For next time: Write 3-4 paragraphs using at least THREE different literary devices...these paragraphs can be 'free choice' and students can write about whatever they choose
HONORS
1. Guidance was here all day presenting...
2. Reminder of "Beowulf" quiz on Monday (history notes...section 1...section 2)
COLLEGE PREP12
1. Guidance was here all day presenting......
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