Monday 12/5: I was home sick again, but today you took the SpringBoard Unit 1 Test, as expected.
Tuesday 12/6: At long last, we watched more of the LOTF movie.
Wednesday 12/7: Finished up the LOTF film. Then, we talked about a few tricky questions from Monday's test.
HW: Read and complete Activity 2.6 in SpringBoard. Page 105 defines some terminology for you, page 106 has a diagram for you to complete, and page 107 has a chart for you to fill in for "The Cask of Amontillado." Be ready to discuss these tomorrow.
Wednesday
Thursday
Update 11/28 to 12/1
Sorry I've been out sick this week. I hope I kick this thing soon. Here is what has been happening in class.
Mon 11/28: (w/ sub) Still in C-1 working on day 2 of the state reading test.
Tues 11/29: Last day to work on reading test in C-1.
Wed 11/30: (w/ sub) Work to day to finish up Embedded Assessment #2 and plan presentations.
Thurs 12/1: Began presentations!
Tomorrow, we will finish up presentations and spend a few minutes talking about your SpringBoard UNIT 1 TEST on MONDAY.
Mon 11/28: (w/ sub) Still in C-1 working on day 2 of the state reading test.
Tues 11/29: Last day to work on reading test in C-1.
Wed 11/30: (w/ sub) Work to day to finish up Embedded Assessment #2 and plan presentations.
Thurs 12/1: Began presentations!
Tomorrow, we will finish up presentations and spend a few minutes talking about your SpringBoard UNIT 1 TEST on MONDAY.
Friday
11/18/11
Yesterday you previewed SpringBoard Unit 2 with Ms. Wooley. Today, you continue on with the William Blake poem "A Poison Tree" and the concepts of tone, mood and theme.
HW: For Monday, you to read page 95 and use context clues to define the words on page 94. In addition, you need to read "The Cask of Amontillado" on pages 96-103.
HW: For Monday, you to read page 95 and use context clues to define the words on page 94. In addition, you need to read "The Cask of Amontillado" on pages 96-103.
Wednesday
11/16/11
Today you got into groups and began planning your work for Embedded Assessment #2. Each of you should know what your job is to support your group's ad campaign.
Tuesday
11/15/11
You should be ready to group up and begin Embedded Assessment #2 tomorrow.
That means:
Page 75 has been completed and checked off by Mrs. P.
The paragraph from page 76 has been completed and turned in.
Pages 77 and 78 are filled with notes about strengths, weaknesses and probable audiences for each of the types of advertisement listed.
Page 79 is full of ideas and brainstorming for how to persuade students to read LOTF.
Come ready to collaborate and be productive group members.
That means:
Page 75 has been completed and checked off by Mrs. P.
The paragraph from page 76 has been completed and turned in.
Pages 77 and 78 are filled with notes about strengths, weaknesses and probable audiences for each of the types of advertisement listed.
Page 79 is full of ideas and brainstorming for how to persuade students to read LOTF.
Come ready to collaborate and be productive group members.
Monday
11/7/11
Welcome back and happy Monday!
After receiving new seats we got down to business on some SpringBoard lessons. We quickly reviewed the homework (page 63 and 80-81) then you completed a quickwrite about the prompt from #5 on page 64. Then, we reviewed the Elements of Argument on page 68, read the Student Example and identified each of the Elements in the piece.
HW: Your homework is to revise your quickwrite so that it includes each of the Elements of Argument. (Bottom of page 68.)
After receiving new seats we got down to business on some SpringBoard lessons. We quickly reviewed the homework (page 63 and 80-81) then you completed a quickwrite about the prompt from #5 on page 64. Then, we reviewed the Elements of Argument on page 68, read the Student Example and identified each of the Elements in the piece.
HW: Your homework is to revise your quickwrite so that it includes each of the Elements of Argument. (Bottom of page 68.)
10/31/11
Today we re-capped MLA format. Don't forget that the final draft of Embedded Assessment #1 is due tomorrow. You also need to bring your rough draft and interview notes to hand in.
Today, you began reading and annotating "When Good People Do Evil." You should highlight and make a note of as many connections as you can find between this article and LOTF. We will discuss this tomorrow.
HW: On Wednesday, we will be taking a test over LOTF. Bring your NOTES with you.
Today, you began reading and annotating "When Good People Do Evil." You should highlight and make a note of as many connections as you can find between this article and LOTF. We will discuss this tomorrow.
HW: On Wednesday, we will be taking a test over LOTF. Bring your NOTES with you.
Friday
10/28/11
Today we went over a few requirements for completing the final draft of Embedded Assessment #1.
Final drafts are due Tuesday, November 1st. They must be typed, double-spaced and in MLA format. Here is the way MLA format should look.
Next week on Wednesday we will be taking a test over Lord of the Flies. We'll discuss the specifics of the test on Monday.
Final drafts are due Tuesday, November 1st. They must be typed, double-spaced and in MLA format. Here is the way MLA format should look.
Next week on Wednesday we will be taking a test over Lord of the Flies. We'll discuss the specifics of the test on Monday.
Tuesday
10/25/11
Today we talked about a few last items from Chapter 10 of LOTF, then reviewed the requirements and scoring guide for Embedded Assessment #1. Please see pages 60-62 in your SpringBoard book for the specifics on this.
HW: For tomorrow, you need to read Chapter 11 in LOTF and you need to bring the notes from your completed interview.
HW: For tomorrow, you need to read Chapter 11 in LOTF and you need to bring the notes from your completed interview.
Monday
10/24/11
Today, while you were taking a quiz over LOTF chapter 10, I checked off that you completed pages 58 and 59 in your SpringBoard books, then we had a few minutes to talk about Ralph and Piggy and how messed up these boys have really become.
As you begin Embedded Assessment #1, remember this timeline: Your interview must be completed by Wednesday. The rough draft of your Interview Narrative must be completed by Friday. We'll be talking about the specifics of these things tomorrow.
Also, if you have NOT finished your Narrative Writing Work Sample (from two weeks ago), you must come in and get it finished up by FRIDAY. After Friday all samples will be scored as final drafts.
As you begin Embedded Assessment #1, remember this timeline: Your interview must be completed by Wednesday. The rough draft of your Interview Narrative must be completed by Friday. We'll be talking about the specifics of these things tomorrow.
Also, if you have NOT finished your Narrative Writing Work Sample (from two weeks ago), you must come in and get it finished up by FRIDAY. After Friday all samples will be scored as final drafts.
Thursday
10/20/11
Today I collected your Pig's Head assignments and gave you a few minutes to update your LOTF notes. Then, we finished reading Chapter 9 together. (Poor Simon!)
Wednesday
10/19/11
Today, as promised, you had a few minutes to work on finishing up the "Pig's Head" visual and questions. I will collect these tomorrow. Then, we began reading Chapter 9 of LOTF together. We'll finish this together in class tomorrow.
Tuesday
10/18/11
I checked off your 1.13 homework from SpringBoard. Then, we talked about some LOTF issues and you had a few minutes to begin working on your "Pig's Head" handout. You'll have some more time to work on this tomorrow.
10/17/11
Sorry I wasn't with you today. Alas, I was home sick. But I know that Ms. Wooley held down the fort and you discussed the SpringBoard homework and dug in to LOTF Ch. 7 a bit.
Hopefully, I'll be back tomorrow and we'll pick up from there.
Hopefully, I'll be back tomorrow and we'll pick up from there.
Monday
10/10/11
Happy Monday!
Today you handed in your playlist homework, then we began working on a Narrative Work Sample. We'll be spending the rest of this week completing the work sample-- like the rest of the English classes in the building. So, come ready to write and edit and amaze with your abilities!
Today you handed in your playlist homework, then we began working on a Narrative Work Sample. We'll be spending the rest of this week completing the work sample-- like the rest of the English classes in the building. So, come ready to write and edit and amaze with your abilities!
Thursday
10/6/11
After a few minutes to prepare yourselves while I handed back some papers, you took a LOTF Chapter 6 quiz. We talked briefly about grades, too. Then we began discussing some more LOTF.
No homework tonight! If you have gotten behind, use this time to catch up.
No homework tonight! If you have gotten behind, use this time to catch up.
Wednesday
10/5/11
Today we reviewed the "Coming of Age" theme that you were asked to think and write about in SpringBoard Activity 1.10. We discussed (from your homework) how "First Love" is a coming of age story, and also how "Always Running," the "Cut" selections and LOTF are coming of age stories as well. We compared and contrasted the ideas and "lessons" that these stories have presented.
At the end of the period I collected the "mock interviews" you created for the narrator of First Love (1.10, #3) and for a character in LOTF (1.10, #4)-- these were assigned and begun in class on Monday.
HW: For tomorrow, read Chapter 6 in LOTF and continue working on your double entry notes.
At the end of the period I collected the "mock interviews" you created for the narrator of First Love (1.10, #3) and for a character in LOTF (1.10, #4)-- these were assigned and begun in class on Monday.
HW: For tomorrow, read Chapter 6 in LOTF and continue working on your double entry notes.
Tuesday
10/3 and 10/4
Monday: Today you turned in your masks and worked on 1.10 in the Spring Board book.
HW: For tomorrow you need to be through Chapter 5 in LOTF with notes.
Tuesday: We discussed some important issues and passages from LOTF Chapters 4 & 5.
HW: Finish up 1.10, including all the parts of page 41. For #4, you'll use LOTF as the "independent novel" you've been reading.
HW: For tomorrow you need to be through Chapter 5 in LOTF with notes.
Tuesday: We discussed some important issues and passages from LOTF Chapters 4 & 5.
HW: Finish up 1.10, including all the parts of page 41. For #4, you'll use LOTF as the "independent novel" you've been reading.
Friday
9/30/11
Today we reviewed your observations about Jack, Simon and the jungle from chapter 2 in LOTF. (See two days ago.) Then, we talked about some of the changes we're noticing in chapter 4 and I gave you the mask assignment to work on.
HW: Complete page 39 in your SpringBoard book and make your mask for Monday. By Tuesday, you should read Chapter 5 and keep working on your notes!
HW: Complete page 39 in your SpringBoard book and make your mask for Monday. By Tuesday, you should read Chapter 5 and keep working on your notes!
Wednesday
9/26 - 9/28/11
Monday: Collected your LOTF paragraphs about Chapter 1 and checked that you had some Chapter 2 notes. Class time to work on SpringBoard activity 1.8 "Cut."
HW: Read through Chapter 3 in LOTF by Wednesday and continue taking double-entry journal notes.
Tuesday: Discussed Chapter 2 in LOTF.
HW: Through Chapter 3 by tomorrow.
Wednesday: Began with 10 minute LOTF Chapter 3 reading quiz. Then, we completed a close reading (fire at the end of Chapter 2) together.
HW: Closely re-read pages 48-49 and take notes on Jack and the environment. Then, closely re-read and take notes on pages 56-57 and take notes on Simon and the environment. Notice the contrast.
Also, you should begin reading Chapter 4 in LOTF. You need to be through this chapter, with notes on it, by Friday.
HW: Read through Chapter 3 in LOTF by Wednesday and continue taking double-entry journal notes.
Tuesday: Discussed Chapter 2 in LOTF.
HW: Through Chapter 3 by tomorrow.
Wednesday: Began with 10 minute LOTF Chapter 3 reading quiz. Then, we completed a close reading (fire at the end of Chapter 2) together.
HW: Closely re-read pages 48-49 and take notes on Jack and the environment. Then, closely re-read and take notes on pages 56-57 and take notes on Simon and the environment. Notice the contrast.
Also, you should begin reading Chapter 4 in LOTF. You need to be through this chapter, with notes on it, by Friday.
Friday
9/23/11
Today you turned in the final and rough drafts of the analysis paragraph we've been working on.
Then, we spent some time going over the idea of double-entry notes and discussing some more about Chapter 1 of LOTF.
HW: For Monday, read Chapter 2 in LOTF. Also, write a paragraph that addresses the following prompt--
In LOTF, how does Golding use diction, syntax or imagery to develop our understanding of one of the characters or situations introduced in Chapter 1.
Then, we spent some time going over the idea of double-entry notes and discussing some more about Chapter 1 of LOTF.
HW: For Monday, read Chapter 2 in LOTF. Also, write a paragraph that addresses the following prompt--
In LOTF, how does Golding use diction, syntax or imagery to develop our understanding of one of the characters or situations introduced in Chapter 1.
Thursday
9/22/11
Today we worked on the writing prompt on page 18. We talked about sentence frames for a clear and focused topic sentence, then we talked about putting some "P.E.E." in every paragraph. The last few minutes of class we talked about the first chapter of LOTF.
HW: For tomorrow, bring a final draft of your paragraph to turn in along with the rough draft we worked on in class.
HW: For tomorrow, bring a final draft of your paragraph to turn in along with the rough draft we worked on in class.
Wednesday
9/21/11
Today we finished working our way through 1.7 in the Springboard book-- specifically we read and talked about Oranges and Spotlight, and imagery and tone.
HW: For tomorrow you need to read Chapter 1 in Lord of the Flies, and you need to draft a paragraph (or two) in response to the writing prompt on page 18. Use your graphic organizer to help you find specific details and examples for your paragraph.
HW: For tomorrow you need to read Chapter 1 in Lord of the Flies, and you need to draft a paragraph (or two) in response to the writing prompt on page 18. Use your graphic organizer to help you find specific details and examples for your paragraph.
Tuesday
9/20/11
So, after my absence yesterday, I was back today ready to do this all over again!
Here's the recap, in case you missed it:
Monday-- went to get Lord Of The Flies books, previewed the novel, added some terms to your vocabulary lists, and began working on "Eleven."
Tuesday-- Continued with a guided close reading of "Eleven." We'll work in "Oranges" tomorrow.
HW: By Thursday you need to read Chapter 1 in LOTF. You should be taking notes in a double-entry style journal over this chapter. If you need a reminder of what this looks like see page 17 in the Springboard book. This is a long-ish chapter, so you might get started on it tonight so that you can be sure it gets finished on time.
Here's the recap, in case you missed it:
Monday-- went to get Lord Of The Flies books, previewed the novel, added some terms to your vocabulary lists, and began working on "Eleven."
Tuesday-- Continued with a guided close reading of "Eleven." We'll work in "Oranges" tomorrow.
HW: By Thursday you need to read Chapter 1 in LOTF. You should be taking notes in a double-entry style journal over this chapter. If you need a reminder of what this looks like see page 17 in the Springboard book. This is a long-ish chapter, so you might get started on it tonight so that you can be sure it gets finished on time.
Friday
9/15 and 9/16/11
On Thursday we finished up with the partner introductions. Great job, everyone!
On Friday, we began our Academic Vocabulary Notebooks by adding the first ten terms and their definitions. We will continue to add to these lists as the year progresses so, don't lose them! Then, in the last few minutes of class I had you write a bit of a reflection about your first few weeks of high school.
No homework for this weekend! (You're welcome. I'm sure all of you from 5th period are applauding right now.)
On Friday, we began our Academic Vocabulary Notebooks by adding the first ten terms and their definitions. We will continue to add to these lists as the year progresses so, don't lose them! Then, in the last few minutes of class I had you write a bit of a reflection about your first few weeks of high school.
No homework for this weekend! (You're welcome. I'm sure all of you from 5th period are applauding right now.)
Wednesday
9/14/11
Today you had a few minutes to meet up with your partner and prepare yourselves. Then, we began presenting your classmate introductions. We'll finish these up tomorrow, so come prepared.
Tuesday
9/13/11
Today we practiced creating open-ended questions, then paired up to begin working on the classmate interview and introduction presented in Activity 1.4.
HW: Come to class tomorrow with the introduction of your classmate written out and ready to present. Use the suggestions on page 15 to help you as needed.
HW: Come to class tomorrow with the introduction of your classmate written out and ready to present. Use the suggestions on page 15 to help you as needed.
Monday
9/12/11
Today we began with a quick write about your name, then we reviewed the homework from this weekend and continued our discussion about diction, syntax, imagery and their affect on tone and voice.
HW: For tomorrow, you need to turn your quick write in to a more polished piece of writing (organized, edited, added to, etc.). You will be sharing this with someone in class tomorrow, so make sure you turn it into a piece you're comfortable showing to another classmate.
HW: For tomorrow, you need to turn your quick write in to a more polished piece of writing (organized, edited, added to, etc.). You will be sharing this with someone in class tomorrow, so make sure you turn it into a piece you're comfortable showing to another classmate.
Sunday
9/9/11
Today in class we reviewed the homework (1.2) and began working on Activity 1.3 about diction, syntax, imagery and how those elements create tone and voice.
HW: You should complete all of Activity 1.3 (through page 12) for Monday. Come ready to discuss your completed graphic organizers.
HW: You should complete all of Activity 1.3 (through page 12) for Monday. Come ready to discuss your completed graphic organizers.
Thursday
9/8/11
Today I distributed SpringBoard books and we previewed the text and began looking at Activities 1.1 and 1.2. For tomorrow, you should be through page 6 and ready to discuss your ideas.
Wednesday
9/7/11 -- Happy first day!
Hello, freshmen!
I'm glad you made it back for your first full day of high school. I trust that my class was your very favorite! :) Today I gave you assigned seats, had you fill out a little "get to know you" index card, and then we talked briefly about the syllabus. In case you already misplaced your syllabus, or your parents might like to print their own copy, you can find it in the list of links on the side of the blog.
Tomorrow, I'll distribute SpringBoard books and we'll dig in to some actual English curriculum. See you then!
I'm glad you made it back for your first full day of high school. I trust that my class was your very favorite! :) Today I gave you assigned seats, had you fill out a little "get to know you" index card, and then we talked briefly about the syllabus. In case you already misplaced your syllabus, or your parents might like to print their own copy, you can find it in the list of links on the side of the blog.
Tomorrow, I'll distribute SpringBoard books and we'll dig in to some actual English curriculum. See you then!
Friday
Summer Reading!
Starting today, Multnomah County Library officially begins its summer reading program. You should ALL participate by reading interesting books and winning fun prizes! Seriously. Stop reading this and go to the library right now!
Need to know more? Visit their website or any library branch to check it out.
(I'm not kidding. Why haven't you left yet?)
Also, have a great summer.
Peace out.
Need to know more? Visit their website or any library branch to check it out.
(I'm not kidding. Why haven't you left yet?)
Also, have a great summer.
Peace out.
Saturday
Final Exams are coming! Final exams are coming!
So, my dear freshmen, here are some things that might prove helpful in preparing yourself for your final.
1) A complete list of our vocab this semester.
2) Some good websites for the Greek mythology stuff:
4) And, a fun Romeo and Juliet review game. Or, and R & J trivia quiz. Or, a 60 second recap.
Review, enjoy, be ready to ace your final!
1) A complete list of our vocab this semester.
2) Some good websites for the Greek mythology stuff:
- Myth Man Homework Help: especially the Major Olympians and Minor Greek Gods pages
- greekmythology.com
- MythNet
- Myth Pages
4) And, a fun Romeo and Juliet review game. Or, and R & J trivia quiz. Or, a 60 second recap.
Review, enjoy, be ready to ace your final!
Friday
5/19 & 5/20/11
Freshmen:
Thursday-- we discussed the end of LOTF Ch. 10 and began reading Ch. 11 together. Have this chapter finished for Monday.
Friday-- Vocab quiz and SSR, of course.
AP Lit:
For Friday, there will be our vocab quiz, then you should return books to Delmi in the book room. If there is time remaining, use it to read. You should find some time to read over the weekend too, just because it's good for you.
Also, if you thought I was a little crazy talking about all that "Sounds of Poetry" stuff, check out this article by a famous poet writing about how he understands the sounds of poetry by relating to music. See, I'm not the only one who notices and analyzes these things.
Thursday-- we discussed the end of LOTF Ch. 10 and began reading Ch. 11 together. Have this chapter finished for Monday.
Friday-- Vocab quiz and SSR, of course.
AP Lit:
For Friday, there will be our vocab quiz, then you should return books to Delmi in the book room. If there is time remaining, use it to read. You should find some time to read over the weekend too, just because it's good for you.
Also, if you thought I was a little crazy talking about all that "Sounds of Poetry" stuff, check out this article by a famous poet writing about how he understands the sounds of poetry by relating to music. See, I'm not the only one who notices and analyzes these things.
Monday
5/16/11
Freshmen:
New vocabulary words.
A little discussion of Simon and the Lord of the Flies.
Then, we read chapter 9 together. (Poor Simon! It's so sad.)
HW: Over the weekend you should have read "The Lottery" in the LOTF Reader. Be ready to work with this tomorrow.
AP Lit:
New vocabulary words. (If you need a master list for this semester, or last semester, here you go. Be ready for any of these words on the final exam.)
Then, we finalized our votes for the next few weeks. Bring your individual reading selections, beginning tomorrow, and I'll keep the copies of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead on hand as well.
Don't forget that we'll return anthologies-- and any other books you still have for this class-- on Friday after the vocab quiz.
New vocabulary words.
A little discussion of Simon and the Lord of the Flies.
Then, we read chapter 9 together. (Poor Simon! It's so sad.)
HW: Over the weekend you should have read "The Lottery" in the LOTF Reader. Be ready to work with this tomorrow.
AP Lit:
New vocabulary words. (If you need a master list for this semester, or last semester, here you go. Be ready for any of these words on the final exam.)
Then, we finalized our votes for the next few weeks. Bring your individual reading selections, beginning tomorrow, and I'll keep the copies of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead on hand as well.
Don't forget that we'll return anthologies-- and any other books you still have for this class-- on Friday after the vocab quiz.
Wednesday
5/11/11
Freshmen:
A few minutes to update the symbol wall, then you wrote a paragraph about chapter 7. We began reading Chapter 8 in LOTF together. We will continue this tomorrow.
AP Lit:
Had a silent discussion on "The Victims" then wrote and turned in a paragraph summarizing your interpretation of this poem.
HW: Read "Abandoned Farmhouse" and [anyone lived in a pretty how town], take notes on your thoughts and interpretations of these and be ready for a graded discussion tomorrow and Friday after our vocab quiz.
A few minutes to update the symbol wall, then you wrote a paragraph about chapter 7. We began reading Chapter 8 in LOTF together. We will continue this tomorrow.
AP Lit:
Had a silent discussion on "The Victims" then wrote and turned in a paragraph summarizing your interpretation of this poem.
HW: Read "Abandoned Farmhouse" and [anyone lived in a pretty how town], take notes on your thoughts and interpretations of these and be ready for a graded discussion tomorrow and Friday after our vocab quiz.
Tuesday
5/9 & 5/10/11
Freshmen:
New vocab was given, then a pop quiz over chapters 1-6 in LOTF for Monday.
On Tuesday, we talked about some significant elements in Chapter 6.
HW: Read Chapter 7 of LOTF and take notes.Quotes should be on Ralph's internal conflicts.
AP Lit:
Some new vocab and the last of the poetry terms were given.
We discussed Mr Flood's Party, Church Going, Sonrisas, The Dance, and To His Coy Mistress in terms of internal structure.
HW: Read and contemplate The Victims and all of the elements going on this poem. We'll work with this in depth tomorrow.
New vocab was given, then a pop quiz over chapters 1-6 in LOTF for Monday.
On Tuesday, we talked about some significant elements in Chapter 6.
HW: Read Chapter 7 of LOTF and take notes.Quotes should be on Ralph's internal conflicts.
AP Lit:
Some new vocab and the last of the poetry terms were given.
We discussed Mr Flood's Party, Church Going, Sonrisas, The Dance, and To His Coy Mistress in terms of internal structure.
HW: Read and contemplate The Victims and all of the elements going on this poem. We'll work with this in depth tomorrow.
Friday
5/6/11
Freshmen:
Friday, as always, equals vocab quiz and SSR. Today, a few groups finished up attaching quotes to their symbol posters.
HW: For Monday, read Chapter 6 in LOTF and work on your notes. You should find quotes that reveal the symbol you are following, or just show changes that are occurring on the island. (Also, don't be surprised if there is a reading quiz on Monday, so be sure you get all caught up if you are behind in the reading.)
AP Lit:
We took our weekly vocab quiz and then had some time to chat about the AP test and just take it easy. We'll start up with some serious English again next week now that AP testing (for most of you) is over. Have a great weekend!
Friday, as always, equals vocab quiz and SSR. Today, a few groups finished up attaching quotes to their symbol posters.
HW: For Monday, read Chapter 6 in LOTF and work on your notes. You should find quotes that reveal the symbol you are following, or just show changes that are occurring on the island. (Also, don't be surprised if there is a reading quiz on Monday, so be sure you get all caught up if you are behind in the reading.)
AP Lit:
We took our weekly vocab quiz and then had some time to chat about the AP test and just take it easy. We'll start up with some serious English again next week now that AP testing (for most of you) is over. Have a great weekend!
Tuesday
AP Lit Test Review Materials!
Do you need to do a little last minute reviewing for the test on Thursday?
Here are some interesting, and possible helpful, resources to check out:
General Test Practice and Review:
Some links to College Board (and other) resources-- http://ap.testfrenzy.com/englishlit.html
Another AP Lit teacher's website with many helpful files-- http://classroom.quixoticpedagogue.org/ap-english-iv/lit-test-prep
Glossary of Literary Terms:
This covers the basics nicely for a quick review, without being too overwhelming.
http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/allam/general/glossary.htm
Multiple Choice:
Here is a quick 20 question multiple choice practice test, offered by Shmoop.com: http://www.shmoop.com/ap-english-literature/practice-quiz.html
This is a College Board article on Multiple Choice Strategies . (Please note that this article does not reflect the fact that the College Board changed scoring procedures this year. As of this year you no longer lose 1/4 point for incorrect answers. This means that guessing can only help and not hurt your score.)
Essay Questions:
Essay #3 on the test asks you to write about a novel, play or epic that you have studied. Reviewing some of the novels and plays we've read will help you be prepared to support your ideas with specific details. I think the Shmoop guides are the best and most student-friendly, so here are some links for your perusal:
Beowulf
Brave New World
Candide
The Catcher in the Rye
Hamlet
Oedipus Rex
Here are some interesting, and possible helpful, resources to check out:
General Test Practice and Review:
Some links to College Board (and other) resources-- http://ap.testfrenzy.com/englishlit.html
Another AP Lit teacher's website with many helpful files-- http://classroom.quixoticpedagogue.org/ap-english-iv/lit-test-prep
Glossary of Literary Terms:
This covers the basics nicely for a quick review, without being too overwhelming.
http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/allam/general/glossary.htm
Multiple Choice:
Here is a quick 20 question multiple choice practice test, offered by Shmoop.com: http://www.shmoop.com/ap-english-literature/practice-quiz.html
This is a College Board article on Multiple Choice Strategies . (Please note that this article does not reflect the fact that the College Board changed scoring procedures this year. As of this year you no longer lose 1/4 point for incorrect answers. This means that guessing can only help and not hurt your score.)
Essay Questions:
Essay #3 on the test asks you to write about a novel, play or epic that you have studied. Reviewing some of the novels and plays we've read will help you be prepared to support your ideas with specific details. I think the Shmoop guides are the best and most student-friendly, so here are some links for your perusal:
Beowulf
Brave New World
Candide
The Catcher in the Rye
Hamlet
Oedipus Rex
Monday
5/2/11
Freshmen:
Vocab.
Discussed "When good people do evil."
HW: For tomorrow read the poem "Ships Passing in the Night" in the Reader. Also, read LOTF chapter 5 for Wednesday.
AP Lit:
Vocab
Reviewed rhyme and rhyme scheme, began notes on poetic forms.
Vocab.
Discussed "When good people do evil."
HW: For tomorrow read the poem "Ships Passing in the Night" in the Reader. Also, read LOTF chapter 5 for Wednesday.
AP Lit:
Vocab
Reviewed rhyme and rhyme scheme, began notes on poetic forms.
Friday
AP Test Study Session
If you feel a little review time before the TEST NEXT THURSDAY would be beneficial, come by tomorrow morning and join some others for a review session.
Meet at the main entrance at 9:00 am! I'll bring snacks, and we'll plan on working until noon.
See you in the morning!
Meet at the main entrance at 9:00 am! I'll bring snacks, and we'll plan on working until noon.
See you in the morning!
4/29/11
Freshmen:
Vocab quiz and SSR.
HW: Read and annotate "When good people do evil" in the LOTF Reader.
AP Lit:
Some more terms. Some practice scanning.
Vocab quiz and SSR.
HW: Read and annotate "When good people do evil" in the LOTF Reader.
AP Lit:
Some more terms. Some practice scanning.
Wednesday
4/27/11
Freshmen:
Discussed & reviewed Ch. 3.
Began reading Ch. 4
HW: Finish LOTF chapter 4 and take notes. For quotes, choose anything that you feel is particularly significant.
AP Lit:
More notes. More poems.
HW: Read The Word Plum, Dirge, Emily Dickinson and The Raven. Tomorrow we'll talk about sound devices.
Discussed & reviewed Ch. 3.
Began reading Ch. 4
HW: Finish LOTF chapter 4 and take notes. For quotes, choose anything that you feel is particularly significant.
AP Lit:
More notes. More poems.
HW: Read The Word Plum, Dirge, Emily Dickinson and The Raven. Tomorrow we'll talk about sound devices.
Tuesday
4/26/11
Freshmen:
Finished up our close reading of pg. 44, then talked about a few other things from chapter 2.
HW: Read LOTF Chapter 3 and complete notes. Quotes: meaningful description of the environment.
AP Lit:
Some more notes and discussion of poems.
HW: Make sure you've read the poems listed yesterday.
Finished up our close reading of pg. 44, then talked about a few other things from chapter 2.
HW: Read LOTF Chapter 3 and complete notes. Quotes: meaningful description of the environment.
AP Lit:
Some more notes and discussion of poems.
HW: Make sure you've read the poems listed yesterday.
Monday
4/25/11
Freshmen:
New vocab, discussed "The War is Over..." article, began a close reading of page 44.
AP Lit:
Some notes on speaker, situation and setting and some discussion of a few poems.
Also, I handed back a bunch of papers. Keep your Hamlet stuff, as it will be helpful to review for your final exam.
HW: From Ch. 11 read: The golf links lie so near the mill, My Papa's Waltz, The Red Wheelbarrow, This is Just to Say, and [In Just-]. We'll discuss these on Wednesday.
New vocab, discussed "The War is Over..." article, began a close reading of page 44.
AP Lit:
Some notes on speaker, situation and setting and some discussion of a few poems.
Also, I handed back a bunch of papers. Keep your Hamlet stuff, as it will be helpful to review for your final exam.
HW: From Ch. 11 read: The golf links lie so near the mill, My Papa's Waltz, The Red Wheelbarrow, This is Just to Say, and [In Just-]. We'll discuss these on Wednesday.
Friday
4/22/11
Freshmen:
Vocab quiz and some SSR time.
HW: Read Chapter 2 in LOTF and take notes. Quotes should be passages that really show the boys' maturity or immaturity. Also, read pages 8-10 in the LOTF Reader and think about how this might connect to the novel.
AP Lit:
Vocab quiz, then we looked at a few poems and talked about tone. I collected the paragraph you wrote about the love poem.
Speaking of "Barbie Doll," look at what I saw right after school-- http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/barbie-s-39-bust-18-waist-stir-body-image-debate/6rce8tt?q=Eating+disorder&rel=msn&from=en-us_msnhp&form=msnrll>1=42010
HW: For those of you who realize "Senior Skip Day" is stupid, for Monday read pages 431-440 in the text. Also, read the poems "A Certain Lady," "We Real Cool", and "To His Coy Mistress." Jot down some notes on what we know about the speakers of these 3 poems.
Vocab quiz and some SSR time.
HW: Read Chapter 2 in LOTF and take notes. Quotes should be passages that really show the boys' maturity or immaturity. Also, read pages 8-10 in the LOTF Reader and think about how this might connect to the novel.
AP Lit:
Vocab quiz, then we looked at a few poems and talked about tone. I collected the paragraph you wrote about the love poem.
Speaking of "Barbie Doll," look at what I saw right after school-- http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/barbie-s-39-bust-18-waist-stir-body-image-debate/6rce8tt?q=Eating+disorder&rel=msn&from=en-us_msnhp&form=msnrll>1=42010
HW: For those of you who realize "Senior Skip Day" is stupid, for Monday read pages 431-440 in the text. Also, read the poems "A Certain Lady," "We Real Cool", and "To His Coy Mistress." Jot down some notes on what we know about the speakers of these 3 poems.
Wednesday
4/20/11
Freshmen:
Handed out LOTF Readers and note-taking sheets. Continued reading Chapter 1.
HW: Finish reading Chapter 1 and work on reading notes. Also, read pages 4-7 of the Reader and take margin notes on your thoughts and responses.
AP Lit:
Began some notes on Poetry Terms-- this is the beginning of a very long list.
Discussed some aspects of last night's reading.
HW: From Chapter 8 of the text, read: Barbie Doll, Woodchucks, Aunt Jennifer's Tigers, After Making Love We Hear Footsteps, Those Winter Sundays, The Clock and Alzheimer's.
Also, write ONE detailed and well-supported paragraph that answers the following question: Which of the love poems on pages 399-415 has the most intimate tone? Cite specific ways the poet creates this tone.
Handed out LOTF Readers and note-taking sheets. Continued reading Chapter 1.
HW: Finish reading Chapter 1 and work on reading notes. Also, read pages 4-7 of the Reader and take margin notes on your thoughts and responses.
AP Lit:
Began some notes on Poetry Terms-- this is the beginning of a very long list.
Discussed some aspects of last night's reading.
HW: From Chapter 8 of the text, read: Barbie Doll, Woodchucks, Aunt Jennifer's Tigers, After Making Love We Hear Footsteps, Those Winter Sundays, The Clock and Alzheimer's.
Also, write ONE detailed and well-supported paragraph that answers the following question: Which of the love poems on pages 399-415 has the most intimate tone? Cite specific ways the poet creates this tone.
Tuesday
4/19/11
Freshmen:
Shared some stories, then handed them in. Began reading Ch. 1 of LOTF together.
AP Lit:
A few final thoughts on Hamlet: Did he get exactly what he wanted? Did he, and all the others, get just what they deserved? Isn't it right that Fortinbras and Horatio would be the only ones left standing?
Turned in Hamlet Study Guides and 3 questions.
Watched the Simpsons version of Hamlet.(No one out crazies Ophelia!)
HW: Read pages 398-415 in your text. Take notes on main ideas and your thoughts/responses to the poems.
Shared some stories, then handed them in. Began reading Ch. 1 of LOTF together.
AP Lit:
A few final thoughts on Hamlet: Did he get exactly what he wanted? Did he, and all the others, get just what they deserved? Isn't it right that Fortinbras and Horatio would be the only ones left standing?
Turned in Hamlet Study Guides and 3 questions.
Watched the Simpsons version of Hamlet.(No one out crazies Ophelia!)
HW: Read pages 398-415 in your text. Take notes on main ideas and your thoughts/responses to the poems.
Monday
4/18/11
Freshmen:
New vocab. Then, we reviewed what went down last week while I was gone, went and got copies of Lord of the Flies (as needed) and began a little creative writing assignment: This class crash lands on a deserted island and is stranded. Tell the story of what might transpire.
HW: Spend 10 minutes working on your imaginative story. (If you're really inspired you can certainly spend more time writing.) See what turns up as you explore the possibilities. I'll collect these tomorrow.
AP Lit:
Vocab! Then we did a lot of recapping what happened last week while I was gone-- a light saber battle? an unintended Stephen Hawking impression? a reading part set-up just to mess with Brett? This was a very informative day.
HW: Be ready to turn in answers to the 3 Hamlet questions that were given to you on Thursday. Also, I will collect your Hamlet study guides tomorrow.
New vocab. Then, we reviewed what went down last week while I was gone, went and got copies of Lord of the Flies (as needed) and began a little creative writing assignment: This class crash lands on a deserted island and is stranded. Tell the story of what might transpire.
HW: Spend 10 minutes working on your imaginative story. (If you're really inspired you can certainly spend more time writing.) See what turns up as you explore the possibilities. I'll collect these tomorrow.
AP Lit:
Vocab! Then we did a lot of recapping what happened last week while I was gone-- a light saber battle? an unintended Stephen Hawking impression? a reading part set-up just to mess with Brett? This was a very informative day.
HW: Be ready to turn in answers to the 3 Hamlet questions that were given to you on Thursday. Also, I will collect your Hamlet study guides tomorrow.
Tuesday
4/12/11
Freshmen:
Began watching the modern Romeo + Juliet movie. It's something else, isn't it?
AP Lit:
Discussed Claudius and why I love to hate him.
HW: Read Hamlet 5.1 and start working on the study guide. (Seriously, how old is Hamlet? Am I doing the math right?)
Began watching the modern Romeo + Juliet movie. It's something else, isn't it?
AP Lit:
Discussed Claudius and why I love to hate him.
HW: Read Hamlet 5.1 and start working on the study guide. (Seriously, how old is Hamlet? Am I doing the math right?)
Monday
Did you say EXTRA CREDIT?
Why yes, I did. For some extra credit points you can participate in Poem In Your Pocket Day. Go here to read about the history of this observance.
The rules to earn the credit for my class:
1. Find and copy a poem that you like. (It might be one you've loved since you were a kid. It might be a new one you just found. It might be some of your favorite lines from a longer poem. It doesn't matter, as long as it is meaningful to you.)
2. On April 14th, 2011 carry this poem in your pocket with you.
3. Throughout the day share your poem with at least 5 people, including me, of course. (Please note, this cannot be 5 people at one time. It must be 5 separate showings to at least 5 different people.)
4. At the end of the day on the 14th, post in the comments below: a) the title and author of the poem you chose and a link to the poem itself if you can find one, b) the reason you chose that particular poem, c) a list of who you shared it with, and d) a comment on the reactions you received upon sharing your poem with others.
That's it. Couldn't be easier-- except you must do all of this on the 14th. (Not the 13th, not the 15th. It has to be done on the actual day to get the credit.)
The rules to earn the credit for my class:
1. Find and copy a poem that you like. (It might be one you've loved since you were a kid. It might be a new one you just found. It might be some of your favorite lines from a longer poem. It doesn't matter, as long as it is meaningful to you.)
2. On April 14th, 2011 carry this poem in your pocket with you.
3. Throughout the day share your poem with at least 5 people, including me, of course. (Please note, this cannot be 5 people at one time. It must be 5 separate showings to at least 5 different people.)
4. At the end of the day on the 14th, post in the comments below: a) the title and author of the poem you chose and a link to the poem itself if you can find one, b) the reason you chose that particular poem, c) a list of who you shared it with, and d) a comment on the reactions you received upon sharing your poem with others.
That's it. Couldn't be easier-- except you must do all of this on the 14th. (Not the 13th, not the 15th. It has to be done on the actual day to get the credit.)
4/11/11
Freshmen:
New vocab and then finished watching the R & J movie...without glitches for 7th period. (I'm not sure why my DVD player dislikes 2nd period so much.)
AP Lit:
New vocab, a few soliloquies and then a few minutes to talk about Hamlet.
HW: Be ready to soliloquize on Friday.
New vocab and then finished watching the R & J movie...without glitches for 7th period. (I'm not sure why my DVD player dislikes 2nd period so much.)
AP Lit:
New vocab, a few soliloquies and then a few minutes to talk about Hamlet.
HW: Be ready to soliloquize on Friday.
Thursday
4/7/2011
Freshmen:
Part two of the Romeo and Juliet test.
HW: Nope.
AP Lit:
Talked about Horatio, Ophelia, foils, etc.
HW: Finish reading Act 4 of Hamlet, and complete this study guide. Also, you may speak or write the "To be or not to be" soliloquy on Monday for bonus points. Everyone must be ready to soliloquize by next Friday.
Part two of the Romeo and Juliet test.
HW: Nope.
AP Lit:
Talked about Horatio, Ophelia, foils, etc.
HW: Finish reading Act 4 of Hamlet, and complete this study guide. Also, you may speak or write the "To be or not to be" soliloquy on Monday for bonus points. Everyone must be ready to soliloquize by next Friday.
Tuesday
4/5/11
Freshmen:
We finished the very end of R & J. (So sad!) But then we made up a much happier ending!
Tomorrow we will take the first part of the Romeo and Juliet test. It will include some true/false, multiple choice and quote identification questions. Review all your notes, quizzes and handouts. You MAY NOT use notes on this portion of the test.
HW: Thursday we will have the short answer/writing portion of the Romeo and Juliet test. You MAY use your notes on this one. Also, your SSR Book Project is due tomorrow.
AP Lit:
Recapped some Act 3, began reading Act 4 and working on this study guide. We'll continue with this tomorrow.
We finished the very end of R & J. (So sad!) But then we made up a much happier ending!
Tomorrow we will take the first part of the Romeo and Juliet test. It will include some true/false, multiple choice and quote identification questions. Review all your notes, quizzes and handouts. You MAY NOT use notes on this portion of the test.
HW: Thursday we will have the short answer/writing portion of the Romeo and Juliet test. You MAY use your notes on this one. Also, your SSR Book Project is due tomorrow.
AP Lit:
Recapped some Act 3, began reading Act 4 and working on this study guide. We'll continue with this tomorrow.
Monday
4/4/11
Freshmen:
Began the end of R & J. Will finish up the final scene tomorrow.
HW: On Wednesday, SSR Book Projects are due and we'll take Part 1 of R& J Test.
Thursday, R & J Test Part 2.
AP Lit:
In class, Hamlet essay! Tomorrow we'll continue reading Act 4.
HW: BNW essay re-writes and any missing vocab quizzes need to be made up by this Thursday!
Began the end of R & J. Will finish up the final scene tomorrow.
HW: On Wednesday, SSR Book Projects are due and we'll take Part 1 of R& J Test.
Thursday, R & J Test Part 2.
AP Lit:
In class, Hamlet essay! Tomorrow we'll continue reading Act 4.
HW: BNW essay re-writes and any missing vocab quizzes need to be made up by this Thursday!
Thursday
3/31/11
Freshmen:
Finished reading and discussing Act 4 of R & J, began Act 5.
HW: Vocab quiz tomorrow & SSR. SSR Book Project #3 will be due next Wednesday. Also, we will be having a R & J test next Wednesday and Thursday.
AP Lit:
Turned in practice AP Test Multiple Choice scantrons.
Returned and reviewed Timed Essay #7 about Trifles and Jury of Her Peers. We looked at the two strongest student examples together.
HW: Tomorrow we'll take a vocab quiz, go over the correct answers to the mult. choice questions and then have some time to review and discuss any questions or issues from Act 3 of Hamlet.
On Monday you'll write an in-class essay about this topic:
Some Hamlet resources you might find helpful:
Remember that your essay is not just about your opinion. It is about which interpretation/performance best supports your understanding of the scene's action and characters in context of the whole play. If you're looking for resources to help with your overall understanding of the whole play, I really recommend visiting Shmoop.
Or, one person's simplified "modern language" interpretation of the whole play can be found here.
Or, just for fun, and a refresher on the letter B, try this.
Finished reading and discussing Act 4 of R & J, began Act 5.
HW: Vocab quiz tomorrow & SSR. SSR Book Project #3 will be due next Wednesday. Also, we will be having a R & J test next Wednesday and Thursday.
AP Lit:
Turned in practice AP Test Multiple Choice scantrons.
Returned and reviewed Timed Essay #7 about Trifles and Jury of Her Peers. We looked at the two strongest student examples together.
HW: Tomorrow we'll take a vocab quiz, go over the correct answers to the mult. choice questions and then have some time to review and discuss any questions or issues from Act 3 of Hamlet.
On Monday you'll write an in-class essay about this topic:
Considering the importance and purpose of Act 3, scene 1 to the development of the plot and characters of Hamlet, which stage or film adaptation that we watched is the most effective? Why? Discuss specific performance details and how the strongest performances demonstrate the important elements of this scene within the context of the play.
Some Hamlet resources you might find helpful:
Remember that your essay is not just about your opinion. It is about which interpretation/performance best supports your understanding of the scene's action and characters in context of the whole play. If you're looking for resources to help with your overall understanding of the whole play, I really recommend visiting Shmoop.
Or, one person's simplified "modern language" interpretation of the whole play can be found here.
Or, just for fun, and a refresher on the letter B, try this.
Wednesday
3/30/2011
Freshmen:
Read R & J Act 4 and worked on this.
HW: Vocab quiz Friday. SSR Book Project due next Wednesday, 4/6!
AP Lit:
Continued watching some Hamlet clips. (Links are below.)
HW: AP Test Multiple Choice Practice (Part 2) is due tomorrow!
If you have been absent, here is what you need to view.
Richard Burton (1964): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsrOXAY1arg
Derek Jacobi (1980):
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-elDeJaPWGg
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUdVVnk3m24
Kevin Kline (1990): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwd98zMxKEg
Laurence Olivier (1948):
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ks-NbCHUns&feature=BF&list=PLDE4BB547DCD67B8C&index=5
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoIS8-CQths&feature=BF&list=PLDE4BB547DCD67B8C&index=6
Mel Gibson (1990):
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl2O6_C1Ba0&feature=BF&list=PLDE4BB547DCD67B8C&index=7
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO-wxlavDQI&feature=BF&list=PLDE4BB547DCD67B8C&index=8
Kenneth Branagh (1996):
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JD6gOrARk4
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uJBOAkMsSc
...and the very different "modern" interpretation
Ethan Hawke (2000):
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YHMYkUrV7A
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVbrYkxti3M
Read R & J Act 4 and worked on this.
HW: Vocab quiz Friday. SSR Book Project due next Wednesday, 4/6!
AP Lit:
Continued watching some Hamlet clips. (Links are below.)
HW: AP Test Multiple Choice Practice (Part 2) is due tomorrow!
If you have been absent, here is what you need to view.
Richard Burton (1964): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsrOXAY1arg
Derek Jacobi (1980):
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-elDeJaPWGg
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUdVVnk3m24
Kevin Kline (1990): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwd98zMxKEg
Laurence Olivier (1948):
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ks-NbCHUns&feature=BF&list=PLDE4BB547DCD67B8C&index=5
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoIS8-CQths&feature=BF&list=PLDE4BB547DCD67B8C&index=6
Mel Gibson (1990):
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl2O6_C1Ba0&feature=BF&list=PLDE4BB547DCD67B8C&index=7
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO-wxlavDQI&feature=BF&list=PLDE4BB547DCD67B8C&index=8
Kenneth Branagh (1996):
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JD6gOrARk4
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uJBOAkMsSc
...and the very different "modern" interpretation
Ethan Hawke (2000):
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YHMYkUrV7A
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVbrYkxti3M
Monday
3/28/11
Freshmen:
New vocab
Began watching R & J Act 3.
HW: SSR Book Project #3 will be due Wed. April 6th.
AP Lit:
New vocab.
New Multiple Choice AP Practice-- due Thursday on the scantron.
A few things about Hamlet 3.1. We'll watch some tomorrow.
New vocab
Began watching R & J Act 3.
HW: SSR Book Project #3 will be due Wed. April 6th.
AP Lit:
New vocab.
New Multiple Choice AP Practice-- due Thursday on the scantron.
A few things about Hamlet 3.1. We'll watch some tomorrow.
Friday
3/18/11
Woo-hoo! Last day before Spring Break!
Freshmen:
Vocab quiz then SSR. Just like most Fridays.
HW: Read and work on your SSR Book Project over break. It is due April 6th.
AP Lit:
Vocab quiz (duh.)
Then, some time to start working on Act 3.
HW: You need to read all of Hamlet Act 3 over break, and complete this study guide.
If you want to check your Brave New World essays: here is the Reynolds High.net log-in page
Freshmen:
Vocab quiz then SSR. Just like most Fridays.
HW: Read and work on your SSR Book Project over break. It is due April 6th.
AP Lit:
Vocab quiz (duh.)
Then, some time to start working on Act 3.
HW: You need to read all of Hamlet Act 3 over break, and complete this study guide.
If you want to check your Brave New World essays: here is the Reynolds High.net log-in page
Thursday
3/17/11
Freshmen:
Finished reading R & J Act 3.
HW: Vocab quiz and SSR tomorrow.
AP Lit:
Finished and discussed Hamlet Act 2.
HW: Vocab quiz tomorrow.
Also, all you slackers who are going to miss the last day before Spring Break, be sure to check back for your homework that you'll need to work on before you return to school.
Finished reading R & J Act 3.
HW: Vocab quiz and SSR tomorrow.
AP Lit:
Finished and discussed Hamlet Act 2.
HW: Vocab quiz tomorrow.
Also, all you slackers who are going to miss the last day before Spring Break, be sure to check back for your homework that you'll need to work on before you return to school.
Wednesday
3/16/11
Freshmen:
A few minutes to continue working on your R&J paragraphs. Read 3.4 and started 3.5.
HW: Bring a finished draft of your paragraph for tomorrow.
AP Lit:
Some more Hamlet 2.2.
A few minutes to continue working on your R&J paragraphs. Read 3.4 and started 3.5.
HW: Bring a finished draft of your paragraph for tomorrow.
AP Lit:
Some more Hamlet 2.2.
Tuesday
3/15/11
Freshmen:
Read R&J Act 3, scene 3.
Begin working on figurative language paragraph #2-- just like before, only looking at the language Shakespeare uses in 3.2 and 3.3.
AP Lit:
Reviewed Hamlet Act 2, scene 1. Began reading Act 2, scene 2.
Read R&J Act 3, scene 3.
Begin working on figurative language paragraph #2-- just like before, only looking at the language Shakespeare uses in 3.2 and 3.3.
AP Lit:
Reviewed Hamlet Act 2, scene 1. Began reading Act 2, scene 2.
Friday
3/11/11
Freshmen:
Vocab quiz 4.2!
(Finished up R & J 3.1 in period 7.)
SSR time!
HW: If you can, go see the school play. (Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm, Sunday at 1:30. Six bucks to get in.)
AP Lit:
Vocab quiz.
Handed back the AP Practice test scantrons. (This will be out of 18 points in the gradebook.)
Read some more of Hamlet, Act 1, scenes 4 & 5.
HW: Read through Act 2, scene 1 of Hamlet and work on the study guide.
Also, review the questions and correct answers on the practice AP Test. Identify any questions or answers that you want to talk about next week.
Vocab quiz 4.2!
(Finished up R & J 3.1 in period 7.)
SSR time!
HW: If you can, go see the school play. (Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm, Sunday at 1:30. Six bucks to get in.)
AP Lit:
Vocab quiz.
Handed back the AP Practice test scantrons. (This will be out of 18 points in the gradebook.)
Read some more of Hamlet, Act 1, scenes 4 & 5.
HW: Read through Act 2, scene 1 of Hamlet and work on the study guide.
Also, review the questions and correct answers on the practice AP Test. Identify any questions or answers that you want to talk about next week.
Tuesday
3/8/11
Freshmen:
Some prologues. (Great job, Period 2, on finishing this up!)
Finished reading Act 2 and updating notes.
Began watching some more of the R & J movie (in period 2).
AP Lit:
Gave you some more practice AP Multiple Choice Test questions, and a scantron. Answer questions 1-32 on the scantron. This is due on THURSDAY. It will not be accepted for credit after then.
Gave you study questions for Hamlet (here) and (here), which we continued to read together. Be working on these as we make our way through these first few scenes together.
HW: Creative Oedipus assignment is due tomorrow.
Some prologues. (Great job, Period 2, on finishing this up!)
Finished reading Act 2 and updating notes.
Began watching some more of the R & J movie (in period 2).
AP Lit:
Gave you some more practice AP Multiple Choice Test questions, and a scantron. Answer questions 1-32 on the scantron. This is due on THURSDAY. It will not be accepted for credit after then.
Gave you study questions for Hamlet (here) and (here), which we continued to read together. Be working on these as we make our way through these first few scenes together.
HW: Creative Oedipus assignment is due tomorrow.
Monday
3/7/11
Freshmen:
New vocab.
A few prologues.
Continued reading R & J, Act 2, scene 4.
AP Lit:
New vocab.
Reviewed the creative Oedipus assignment.
Began reading Act1, scene 1 of Hamlet.
BRING YOUR ANTHOLOGY TO CLASS THIS WEEK!!!
New vocab.
A few prologues.
Continued reading R & J, Act 2, scene 4.
AP Lit:
New vocab.
Reviewed the creative Oedipus assignment.
Began reading Act1, scene 1 of Hamlet.
BRING YOUR ANTHOLOGY TO CLASS THIS WEEK!!!
Friday
Thursday
3/3/11
Freshmen:
You turned in your R & J paragraphs and then we looked at a few anonymous samples on the projector. Then, we read Act 2, scene 3 of the play.
HW: Study for tomorrow's vocab quiz!
AP Lit:
On demand essay #8.
HW: Study your vocab.
You turned in your R & J paragraphs and then we looked at a few anonymous samples on the projector. Then, we read Act 2, scene 3 of the play.
HW: Study for tomorrow's vocab quiz!
AP Lit:
On demand essay #8.
HW: Study your vocab.
3/2/11
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Freshmen:
Finished 2.2, talked about paragraphs.
HW: Final draft of your 5 part paragraph should be typed, double-spaced, MLA format, etc.
AP Lit:
Turned in Oedipus Study Questions and Character Analysis assignment. Had some time to discuss with others the light/dark and blind/sight motifs in Oedipus. Be ready to write an essay about this tomorrow!
Tuesday
3/1/2011
Freshmen:
Continued with R & J 2.2 and handout...
AP Lit:
Character analysis assignment-- for Oedipus, Jocasta, Creon, Tiresias AND the Chorus, choose 2 - 4 short passages or lines that are most important/significant/revealing about each character. Copy the passages/lines and explain what they reveal and why they are important to the play.
HW: Character analysis AND study questions are due on Wednesday.
Continued with R & J 2.2 and handout...
AP Lit:
Character analysis assignment-- for Oedipus, Jocasta, Creon, Tiresias AND the Chorus, choose 2 - 4 short passages or lines that are most important/significant/revealing about each character. Copy the passages/lines and explain what they reveal and why they are important to the play.
HW: Character analysis AND study questions are due on Wednesday.
Monday
2/28/11
Freshmen:
New vocab, then we continued working our way through R & J 2.2. We'll continue tomorrow.
AP Lit:
New vocab.
Time to ask, clarify, make sure you understand what is going on with the Oedipus.
HW: Finish the play and the study questions by Wednesday.
New vocab, then we continued working our way through R & J 2.2. We'll continue tomorrow.
AP Lit:
New vocab.
Time to ask, clarify, make sure you understand what is going on with the Oedipus.
HW: Finish the play and the study questions by Wednesday.
Friday
2/25/11
Freshmen:
Reviewed personification homework.
Read lines 1-49 of R & J, 2.2 w/ reading handout.
Per 2- Assigned character analysis paragraph. Put together a draft for Monday.
Per 7- We'll work on the paragraph in class together on Monday.
AP Lit:
Vocab quiz.
Talked about and read some Oedipus.
Reviewed personification homework.
Read lines 1-49 of R & J, 2.2 w/ reading handout.
Per 2- Assigned character analysis paragraph. Put together a draft for Monday.
Per 7- We'll work on the paragraph in class together on Monday.
AP Lit:
Vocab quiz.
Talked about and read some Oedipus.
Wednesday
2/23/11
Freshmen:
Finished watching Act 1 of the R & J movie.
Returned vocab quizzes.
Discussed a few final things from Act 1.
HW: Personification worksheet #2. Be ready to discuss and hand in tomorrow.
AP Lit:
Discussed some more Greek Theater-y things and the riddle of the Sphinx.
HW: Read through line 972 in Oedipus.
Finished watching Act 1 of the R & J movie.
Returned vocab quizzes.
Discussed a few final things from Act 1.
HW: Personification worksheet #2. Be ready to discuss and hand in tomorrow.
AP Lit:
Discussed some more Greek Theater-y things and the riddle of the Sphinx.
HW: Read through line 972 in Oedipus.
Tuesday
2/22/11
Freshmen:
New vocab-- quiz on Friday.
2nd period met Mr. Stites and Mr. Phillips.
Then, we began watching a film of Romeo and Juliet.
AP Lit:
New vocab-- quiz on Friday.
A bunch of notes on Aristotle's poetics and Greek Tragedy.
Be ready to discuss the weekend reading of Oedipus for tomorrow.
New vocab-- quiz on Friday.
2nd period met Mr. Stites and Mr. Phillips.
Then, we began watching a film of Romeo and Juliet.
AP Lit:
New vocab-- quiz on Friday.
A bunch of notes on Aristotle's poetics and Greek Tragedy.
Be ready to discuss the weekend reading of Oedipus for tomorrow.
Monday
An interesting article I read today...
NY Times: Book Lovers Fear Dim Future for Notes in the Margins
Follow the link, read the article, leave a comment here about it, and there's a mighty good chance there will be a little extra credit in it for you.Oh yeah, check back for other random, unannounced extra credit opportunities this semester, too. You never know what you might find...
2/17/11
Freshmen:
Vocab quiz and some SSR/work time.
AP Lit:
Vocab quiz.
Discussed your in class essays from Wednesday.
HW: Read the Introduction to Greek Theater article that I handed out. Then, begin reading Oedipus the King in your anthology, through the first episode and stasimon and begin answering the study questions you will find on the back of the article. (Unfortunately, I can't find the exact line or page numbers for those of you who weren't in class, but reading the first 10 pages or so, should put you near to it, and you can get the questions in class next week.)
Vocab quiz and some SSR/work time.
AP Lit:
Vocab quiz.
Discussed your in class essays from Wednesday.
HW: Read the Introduction to Greek Theater article that I handed out. Then, begin reading Oedipus the King in your anthology, through the first episode and stasimon and begin answering the study questions you will find on the back of the article. (Unfortunately, I can't find the exact line or page numbers for those of you who weren't in class, but reading the first 10 pages or so, should put you near to it, and you can get the questions in class next week.)
Wednesday
AP Lit: Maybe a Brave New World is upon us?
Even Justin Bieber seems to think Aldous Huxley wasn't too far off. Scary implications for the future, on so many levels. (And seriously, whether you're a fan of his music or not, you have to admit that Bieber must have a pretty good sense of humor about himself.)
2/15 and 2/16/11
So, I was at a meeting all day on Tuesday and home with a sick little guy on Wednesday. Here's a quick recap of what you should have done with the subs in case you missed something.
Freshmen:
Tues: Read 1.3 and 1.4 of R& J, and received a personification handout as homework.
Wed: Discussed the personification assignment and read (or began?) 1.5 in R&J.
You will have a Vocabulary Quiz on Thursday. Be ready for that.
AP Lit:
Tues: Read Trifles together. (It's in the Norton Anthology.) Homework was to read A Jury of Her Peers, a short story adaptation of the play by the author herself. (This was a handout the sub gave you.)
Wed: Timed essay comparing the effectiveness of Trifles vs. Jury. If you missed this, you'll need to arrange to come in and make it up.
Vocab quiz will be on Thursday. Remember that there will be some words from 1st semester, in addition to the new 5 from this week.
Freshmen:
Tues: Read 1.3 and 1.4 of R& J, and received a personification handout as homework.
Wed: Discussed the personification assignment and read (or began?) 1.5 in R&J.
You will have a Vocabulary Quiz on Thursday. Be ready for that.
AP Lit:
Tues: Read Trifles together. (It's in the Norton Anthology.) Homework was to read A Jury of Her Peers, a short story adaptation of the play by the author herself. (This was a handout the sub gave you.)
Wed: Timed essay comparing the effectiveness of Trifles vs. Jury. If you missed this, you'll need to arrange to come in and make it up.
Vocab quiz will be on Thursday. Remember that there will be some words from 1st semester, in addition to the new 5 from this week.
Monday
2/14/11
Freshmen:
New vocab-- quiz will be on Thursday, not Friday, since you have no school on Friday.
A few prologues were recited. Great job!
Read and discussed 1.2. Be sure you are updating your notes as we go along.
HW: Study vocab for Thurs.
AP Lit:
New vocab-- your quiz will be on Thursday and will include some words from last semester. Be ready.
Discussed how reading/studying drama (plays) can be different that reading other forms of fiction.
HW: Bring your anthology tomorrow, you will be reading Trifles.
New vocab-- quiz will be on Thursday, not Friday, since you have no school on Friday.
A few prologues were recited. Great job!
Read and discussed 1.2. Be sure you are updating your notes as we go along.
HW: Study vocab for Thurs.
AP Lit:
New vocab-- your quiz will be on Thursday and will include some words from last semester. Be ready.
Discussed how reading/studying drama (plays) can be different that reading other forms of fiction.
HW: Bring your anthology tomorrow, you will be reading Trifles.
Sunday
2/11/11
Freshmen:
Vocab quiz, of course.
Finished R&J 1.1 and some note taking.
AP Lit:
Reviewed the second MC AP Test practice selection.
HW: In your Norton Anthology, read the intro to the drama section stopping at Trifles, then read the intro. pages to the following chapter as well. Take some notes on your thoughts, questions, observations, etc. Bring your anthology to class with you on Monday, as we will be discussing some initial thoughts on studying drama and reading Trifles together.
Vocab quiz, of course.
Finished R&J 1.1 and some note taking.
AP Lit:
Reviewed the second MC AP Test practice selection.
HW: In your Norton Anthology, read the intro to the drama section stopping at Trifles, then read the intro. pages to the following chapter as well. Take some notes on your thoughts, questions, observations, etc. Bring your anthology to class with you on Monday, as we will be discussing some initial thoughts on studying drama and reading Trifles together.
Wednesday
2/9/2011
Freshmen:
A few prologues were recited. Bravo, to those who went today!
We talked a bit about the Eliza-beeeee-than Thea-tuh, then we began reading the play. We shall continue tomorrow.
HW: Memorize the prologue. Don't forget, there will be a vocab quiz on Friday!
AP Lit:
Still working on the Extended Application assignment. We'll finish these up tomorrow. Hooray!
HW: For Friday, finish the second multiple choice AP Test selection I gave you last week.
A few prologues were recited. Bravo, to those who went today!
We talked a bit about the Eliza-beeeee-than Thea-tuh, then we began reading the play. We shall continue tomorrow.
HW: Memorize the prologue. Don't forget, there will be a vocab quiz on Friday!
AP Lit:
Still working on the Extended Application assignment. We'll finish these up tomorrow. Hooray!
HW: For Friday, finish the second multiple choice AP Test selection I gave you last week.
Monday
2/07/11
Freshmen:
New vocabulary words-- quiz over spelling and definitions for all 10 words this Friday!
Some time to finish up the notetaking we began on Friday. Then, I gave you a fill in the blank handout to check how thorough your notes were...we'll review this tomorrow.
HW: Metaphor and simile handout. Do this for tomorrow.
AP Lit:
First day in the computer lab to work on the CIS stuff and Extended Application requirement for graduation. We'll continue this tomorrow.
New vocabulary words-- quiz over spelling and definitions for all 10 words this Friday!
Some time to finish up the notetaking we began on Friday. Then, I gave you a fill in the blank handout to check how thorough your notes were...we'll review this tomorrow.
HW: Metaphor and simile handout. Do this for tomorrow.
AP Lit:
First day in the computer lab to work on the CIS stuff and Extended Application requirement for graduation. We'll continue this tomorrow.
Friday
2/4/06
Freshmen:
Talked about the "Yikes!" article. Began working through pages 574-577 in the text and taking some notes on the main ideas. We'll continue this on Monday.
HW: Work on memorizing the prologue to R&J.
AP Lit:
Reviewed the multiple choice answers for "The Story of an Hour."
HW: Answer the multiple choice questions for the John Donne selection. Also, next week we will be working on the "Extended Application" part of your graduation requirements. If you have already written an essay about your career goals for a college or scholarship application, bring this with you so we can modify it to fit the school's requirement.
Talked about the "Yikes!" article. Began working through pages 574-577 in the text and taking some notes on the main ideas. We'll continue this on Monday.
HW: Work on memorizing the prologue to R&J.
AP Lit:
Reviewed the multiple choice answers for "The Story of an Hour."
HW: Answer the multiple choice questions for the John Donne selection. Also, next week we will be working on the "Extended Application" part of your graduation requirements. If you have already written an essay about your career goals for a college or scholarship application, bring this with you so we can modify it to fit the school's requirement.
Thursday
2/03/2011
Freshmen:
"Translated" the prologue to R&J into modern English and discussed this. Talked about how you need to begin memorizing these 14 lines. I'll begin asking for volunteers to recite next week. After we have a few volunteers go, then I'll begin assigning specific due dates for you.
HW: Read the "Yikes!" article and highlight/take notes on new terms, key ideas, interesting details, etc. We will discuss this tomorrow.
AP Lit:
Began our first practice multiple choice selection for the AP Test. We'll continue reviewing the answers to these questions tomorrow.
HW: Brave New World essays are due by 11:59pm. Send yours as an attachment to cpeterson@reynoldshigh.net
"Translated" the prologue to R&J into modern English and discussed this. Talked about how you need to begin memorizing these 14 lines. I'll begin asking for volunteers to recite next week. After we have a few volunteers go, then I'll begin assigning specific due dates for you.
HW: Read the "Yikes!" article and highlight/take notes on new terms, key ideas, interesting details, etc. We will discuss this tomorrow.
AP Lit:
Began our first practice multiple choice selection for the AP Test. We'll continue reviewing the answers to these questions tomorrow.
HW: Brave New World essays are due by 11:59pm. Send yours as an attachment to cpeterson@reynoldshigh.net
Wednesday
2/02/11
Freshmen:
First vocabulary of the new semester-- no quiz this week!
Review the figurative language homework.
The prologue contest! Woo-hoo!
AP Lit:
Reviewed some expectations for papers, MLA format stuff, etc. Then we watched a few minutes of the ridiculously bad Brave New World movie ("Yo, step off John. Get back witcho mas." *whip crack*)
HW: Finish up your BNW essay. See below for instructions on how to submit your finished essay. If you need help with your Works Cited, see below, also.
Need Help with your Works Cited Page? Go to one of these links and follow the instructions.
OSLIS MLA Citation Maker
Son of Citation Machine
EasyBib
TO SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY: (due by 11:59pm, Thursday 2/03 for full credit.)
1) Follow this link: ReynoldsHigh.net Log-in Page
2) Log in as: FirstName(dot)LastName2011 and whatever password you set. (If you didn't reset a password when you logged in before, it should be your ID number.)
3) Send your essay to CPeterson@reynoldshigh.net. Your paper should be attached as a Microsoft Word or Google Docs document. Do not cut and paste the text of your paper into the email itself. This does not allow for correct MLA formatting.
First vocabulary of the new semester-- no quiz this week!
Review the figurative language homework.
The prologue contest! Woo-hoo!
AP Lit:
Reviewed some expectations for papers, MLA format stuff, etc. Then we watched a few minutes of the ridiculously bad Brave New World movie ("Yo, step off John. Get back witcho mas." *whip crack*)
HW: Finish up your BNW essay. See below for instructions on how to submit your finished essay. If you need help with your Works Cited, see below, also.
Need Help with your Works Cited Page? Go to one of these links and follow the instructions.
OSLIS MLA Citation Maker
Son of Citation Machine
EasyBib
TO SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY: (due by 11:59pm, Thursday 2/03 for full credit.)
1) Follow this link: ReynoldsHigh.net Log-in Page
2) Log in as: FirstName(dot)LastName2011 and whatever password you set. (If you didn't reset a password when you logged in before, it should be your ID number.)
3) Send your essay to CPeterson@reynoldshigh.net. Your paper should be attached as a Microsoft Word or Google Docs document. Do not cut and paste the text of your paper into the email itself. This does not allow for correct MLA formatting.
Welcome to Second Semester! 2/01/11
Freshmen:
Finished watching the F451 movie. Such a stunning conclusion, don't you think? It was absolutely fantastic!
HW: Figurative language handout.
AP Lit:
The rough draft of your BNW Essay was due. I asked you to highlight it 3 ways: thesis, topic sentences and any supporting details. Make sure it's focused, supported, and clear.
HW: Final draft of the essay is due, submitted electronically, by Thursday at midnight. Any submission after that will be counted late and will worth up to 70% only.
Finished watching the F451 movie. Such a stunning conclusion, don't you think? It was absolutely fantastic!
HW: Figurative language handout.
AP Lit:
The rough draft of your BNW Essay was due. I asked you to highlight it 3 ways: thesis, topic sentences and any supporting details. Make sure it's focused, supported, and clear.
HW: Final draft of the essay is due, submitted electronically, by Thursday at midnight. Any submission after that will be counted late and will worth up to 70% only.
Tuesday
1/18/11
Freshmen:
A little writing about the river in F451 and some discussion.
HW: Continue working on your SSR Book projects and finish reading F451 (through page 165) for Thursday.
AP Lit:
A little reading quiz over chapters 10-12. Then, a bit of discussion.
HW: Read Chapters 13 &14 for tomorrow.
A little writing about the river in F451 and some discussion.
HW: Continue working on your SSR Book projects and finish reading F451 (through page 165) for Thursday.
AP Lit:
A little reading quiz over chapters 10-12. Then, a bit of discussion.
HW: Read Chapters 13 &14 for tomorrow.
Thursday
1/13/11
Freshmen:
Checked your notes from the reading homework. (How characters are changing and light.) Then we talked about a bunch of things...sieves, sand, the subway, lilies, Faber (yay!), Beatty (boo!), Mildred (boo!) and some other things as well.
HW: Study for your vocab quiz tomorrow. Bring your SSR books.
AP Lit:
More discussion of Brave New World including: the epsilon minus, the specific diction (pneumatic?), Westminster Abbey, Solidarity Services, etc.
HW: Continue reading-- through Chapter 8 for tomorrow, through Ch. 12 for Tues. We will also have a vocab quiz.
Checked your notes from the reading homework. (How characters are changing and light.) Then we talked about a bunch of things...sieves, sand, the subway, lilies, Faber (yay!), Beatty (boo!), Mildred (boo!) and some other things as well.
HW: Study for your vocab quiz tomorrow. Bring your SSR books.
AP Lit:
More discussion of Brave New World including: the epsilon minus, the specific diction (pneumatic?), Westminster Abbey, Solidarity Services, etc.
HW: Continue reading-- through Chapter 8 for tomorrow, through Ch. 12 for Tues. We will also have a vocab quiz.
Monday
1/10/11
Okay, so after sickness and meetings at the end of last week, I'm back and ready to finish the semester with vigor.
Freshmen:
I gave you new vocab words, then you took a quick reading quiz over the pages that were assigned over the weekend.
HW: Read the poem Dover Beach in your packet of supplemental materials and think about why this might make Mrs. Phelps cry. We'll discuss tomorrow.
AP Lit:
New vocab words, of course. These will be the last new words of the semester, though.
Then, we talked about gardens and plants and the natural world and how it is often used symbolically and/or metaphorically in literature. Remember this as you read Brave New World.
HW:On the board I listed the Brave New World reading schedule for the next two weeks and also the finals schedule. Here it is again. If you are absent, stay caught up with the reading. There may be reading quizzes. Be ready.
For Tues. 1/11: Read Chapter 3
For Wed. 1/12: Read Chs. 4-5
For Thurs. 1/13: Read Ch. 6
For Friday. 1/14: Read Chs. 7-8
For Tues. 1/18: Read Chs. 9-12
For Wed. 1/19: Read Chs. 13-14
For Thurs. 1/20: Read Chs. 15-16
For Fri. 1/21: Read Chs. 17-18
Freshmen:
I gave you new vocab words, then you took a quick reading quiz over the pages that were assigned over the weekend.
HW: Read the poem Dover Beach in your packet of supplemental materials and think about why this might make Mrs. Phelps cry. We'll discuss tomorrow.
AP Lit:
New vocab words, of course. These will be the last new words of the semester, though.
Then, we talked about gardens and plants and the natural world and how it is often used symbolically and/or metaphorically in literature. Remember this as you read Brave New World.
HW:On the board I listed the Brave New World reading schedule for the next two weeks and also the finals schedule. Here it is again. If you are absent, stay caught up with the reading. There may be reading quizzes. Be ready.
For Tues. 1/11: Read Chapter 3
For Wed. 1/12: Read Chs. 4-5
For Thurs. 1/13: Read Ch. 6
For Friday. 1/14: Read Chs. 7-8
For Tues. 1/18: Read Chs. 9-12
For Wed. 1/19: Read Chs. 13-14
For Thurs. 1/20: Read Chs. 15-16
For Fri. 1/21: Read Chs. 17-18
Tuesday
1/4/11
Freshmen:
Collected yesterday's homework, which was to read the poem "Hangman" and write a response explaining how this poem might be connected to the society in F451.
Then, we talked about some issues/details from the book. We'll continue this tomorrow.
HW: Nope. (Well, except for wishing for snow, of course.)
AP Lit:
Assigned this creative writing assignment. You may choose either "Another Modest Proposal" or the "Anti-Candide." This will be due on Friday.
HW: Finish Candide for tomorrow.
Collected yesterday's homework, which was to read the poem "Hangman" and write a response explaining how this poem might be connected to the society in F451.
Then, we talked about some issues/details from the book. We'll continue this tomorrow.
HW: Nope. (Well, except for wishing for snow, of course.)
AP Lit:
Assigned this creative writing assignment. You may choose either "Another Modest Proposal" or the "Anti-Candide." This will be due on Friday.
HW: Finish Candide for tomorrow.
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