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Assignments can usually be found on this page. Since no computer is infallible, you are expected to keep a plan book with your assignments. Assignments can change; be prepared Assignments May 8 - Exam Preparation:
1. Read and study Romeo and Juliet.
2. Read the two plays assigned, Mother by Paddy Chayefsky; and Visitor from Forest Hills by Neil Simon. Exam will have true/false and multiple choice questions. These will be objective questions.
3. Study literary terms listed below. These can be found on the literary terms sheet, the Shakespeare handout, Elements of Literature text. For each term, you must be able to give an example from Romeo and Juliet.
Simile Metaphor Pun Allusion Personification Imagery Iambic pentameter Soliloquy Aside Dramatic irony Tragedy Tragic hero Sonnet
4. Be able to identify the parts of the Globe Theater.
5. Be able to identify and define the parts of the Freytag Pyramid.
6. Identify and explain quotes from Romeo and Juliet. You should study those that we have mentioned in class.
7. Prepare the following essay questions.
a) According to J.A. Bryan, Jr., Juliet is the most heroic character. During the course of the play, she is transformed from “an adolescent arrogantly eager to outdo her elders to an appealing child-woman, barely fourteen, who learns to mix courage with her innocence.” Simply put, she develops from a child into a woman. In your essay you must show how Juliet makes this transformation by first showing her as a child, then showing her in conflict between the two worlds, then as a mature woman. Find quotes that support each of these points. You might consider these ideas: She makes important decisions. She is in conflict with her parents. She faces violence and loss She has adult experiences thrust upon her with little warning or preparation She exhibits courage She faces internal conflicts She learns the value of loyalty and friendship She learns something about the adult world
b) According to Paul Pickerel, Great Expectations is a story of Pip’s moral education that comes about as a result of his relationship with Estella, Magwitch, and Joe Gargery. Much of this has to do with his pride. Pip initially allows his pride to ruin his relationships with people who love him. Eventually, however his pride is altered, and this allows for him to develop meaningful relationships. Although Pip’s arrogant pride leads to disasters, his pride tempered with humility fosters success and fulfillment.
1. Vocabulary Tests: Unit 14 - May 12 (sentences from Great Expectations or your research) Unit 15 - May 19 ( multiple choice synonym test) Unit 1-15 - May 26 ( multiple choice) 2. Reading Assignments: Romeo and Juliet pages 596-703 We will have quizzes after each act. Answer the following questions in literature section of binder: p.627-628 # 1-6, 8,10, 11 p. 648 # 1-5, 6, 7, 11, 12 p. 675 # 1-7, 9, 10,11 p. 689 # 1-6 p. 704 # 1-7 3. Note the literary terms and quotes on pages 706-708 4. Additional Reading will come from the poetry section (TBA) and Visitor from Forest Hills ( p550 and The Mother (p. 566) 5. Grammar Assignments will be done in class 6. Exam will focus on Romeo and Juliet. Essay questions may include information from Great Expectations and My Antonia.
In addition to reading the novel, pay close attention to the following chapters 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 18, 19, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 33, 35, 38, 42, 44, 4 9, 50, 53, 54, 56, 57 It is from these chapters that I will take my quotations for the major test Research Paper: When you return from vacation you must have at least 20 note cards. No more than five may be from the novel you are using. Your source cards do not count among the twenty. Your cards must come from at least 2 book sources. By April 27, you must have all research completed, a central idea and three part thesis, and a working outline. DO NOT WRITE THE PAPER UNTIL YOU HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION March 31- April 20 Reading Assignments Friday 3/31 page 209 Monday 4/3 page 224 and vocabulary unit 13 Tuesday 4/4 page 244 Wednesday 4/5 page 265 Thurs/Fri page 293 and vocabulary test 13. Study synonyms Monday 4/10 page 313 Tuesday 4/11 page 338 Wednesday 4/12 page 358 Thursday 4/13 page 382 Friday 4/14 page 410 Monday 4/17 page 437 Tuesday 4/18 page 451 Wednesday 4/19 page 477 Thursday 4/20 page 490
March 24: Reading Assignments for the Week Monday - page 133 Tuesday - page 146 Wednesday - page 173 Thursday - page 195 Friday - TBA
Week of February 6 1. Read The Hired Girls Section of My Antonia - we will write about this. 2. Study for vocabulary test 1-9 ( book test and word families) Test February 9 3. Work on story project.
Story Project due February 16 Stories:
Dandelion Wine and My Antonia make us think about our past and all the stories that we need to preserve. In order to preserve some of our stories, we will embark on our own “Time Machine” project. If you would like to listen to stories, go to www.npr.org and click on Storycorps. There you will find numerous stories that people all over the country are recording for posterity. Here is the assignment:
1. Find someone that represents each of four different generations. Keep in mind that a generation can be defined as someone who is 20-25 years beyond in age. For example, if you are 15, someone 35-40 might be considered a generation before you; someone 55-60 might be two generations before you; someone 65-70 might be three generations before you. Therefore, your parents are one generation removed, grandparents two generations removed, great grandparents three generations removed. The person(s) you choose should be family members on either side of the family. If that is impossible, choose close friends.
2. Ask the following questions of each generation:
A. What story did your parents tell you that made the greatest impression?
B. What story do you remember that your grandparents told you?
C. What story can you retell about your experiences in school?
D. What story can you relate about a character” in the family or the neighborhood?
E. What story can you tell about a new invention in your lifetime?
F. Can you tell me a story about a time you were afraid?
G. Can you tell me about your first love? First kiss? How you met your mate?
H. What is your favorite “special occasion” story? A birthday? Christmas? Vacation?
I. What are you favorite family memories?
3. Tell your own stories in each of these categories.
4. Record these stories. You may take notes while the person is talking; or you may video the person; or you may use a tape recorder (or similar device). You will have about 36 stories.
4. Make certain that you ask about the specific dates (at least the year) and any particular names of places or people.
5. Rewrite ten of these stories from the point of view of the particular speaker. Of course, you may include more. You may then type these stories to put into a folder. You may include any pictures.
6. Choose two of these stories to illustrate in “story book form.”
Your completed project is due on February 16. If you finish earlier, this would make a good Valentine gift for your family. I will ask for various stories in the days preceding.
Exam Preparation: 1. Study and memorize the literary terms. This should be your first priority. 2. Organize your literature notes. Study the highlighted sections for each story. 3. Prepare the essay about Osborn and Nace 4. Read all the assigned stories and finish Dandelion Wine if you have not already done so. 5. Stories on the exam will be those that we have discussed in class. 6. Objective questions about Dandelion Wine.
December 8-16 ***All Quiet on the Western Front Test on Friday, December 9
2. Read Luck, Masters of Arts, Old Folks Christmas for first class next week. 3. Write third body paragraph of your essay. 4. Do vocabulary unit 8 5. Prepare for open notes test. 6 Read A New England Nun. 7. During Christmas break, you will be reading Dandelion Wine
Week of November 7 1. Day 1 - objective quiz on The Sniper, The Cask of Amontillado, The Necklace 2. Day 2- vocabulary unit 5 3. Day 3 - Vocab test unit 5 . Sentences about the above three stories ( This will be Monday, 11/14 4. Character Study of Buddy's cousin due November 16. 5. Begin reading All Quiet on the Western Front (will be handed out in class)
Week of October 24 1. Review stories from last week. Biographies and Settings should be written for "Christmas Memory," "The Red Dress," "Top Man " and "The Scarlet Ibis" 2. Do vocabulary unit 4 . We will grade on Day 1 3. Vocabulary Test Unit 4 - Day 4. 4. Complete the reading of Cheaper By the Dozen Next stories: The Sniper, The Necklace, The Cask of Amontillado
Assignments for Week of October 17 1. Read "Antaeus" and "The Scarlet Ibis" for quiz on Tuesday. 2. Read "The Red Dress" for quiz on Thursday 3. Short story test on FRIDAY - notes and literary terms 4. I will grade binders on FRIDAY 5. Vocabulary unit 4 due October24
Assignments for Week of October 10. 1. By Tuesday, Oct 11 you should have , read Top Man and A Christmas Memory, - all assignments from last week. 2. Vocabulary Review Unit 1-3 will be graded on Tuesday. 3. Vocabulary Review Unit test on Thursday, October 13. 4. Read " The Scarlet Ibis" and "The Red Dress" - do biographies. 5. Keep reading Cheaper by the Dozen Assignments can usually be found on this page. Since no computer is infallible, you are expected to keep a plan book with your assignments. Assignments can change; be prepared. Weekend Homework for Sept 24 &25 1. Read Thank You M'am, The Little Girl and the Wolf, and The Princess and the Tin Box. 2. Do Vocabulary unit 3. Sentences for next week's test are about the short stories.
Assignments for September 20&22 1. For Tuesday, read "Poison" and "Most Dangerous Game" We will have a quiz 2. Thursday - vocabulary test unit 2 - sentences about Animal Farm
Week of September 5-16 9/9 - Vocabulary test unit 1 . Sentences must be about The Hobbit. 9/13 - quiz on Animal Farm. This means that you should be reviewing the book. 9/16 - Vocabulary unit 2 (book) must be completed 9/15 - In class essay on Animal Farm. |