Friday, April 29, 2011

1. EOC Review: Grammar, Literary Devices, & Poetic Devices
2. Globe Theater: Label Parts (include descriptions)
3. Julius Caesar Act I Scene iii
3. Act I Questions

Homework: 

• Act I: Review and Annotate
• Act I Quiz (include Globe Theater)

Thursday, April 28, 2011

1. Deciphering Shakespeare: Inverted Syntax, Interrupting Clauses, Elliptical Sentences, Vague Diction, & Word Play
2. Julius Caesar: Act I Scene ii (read aloud and annotate)



Homework:

• Review Act I (add annotations and prepare for quiz on Monday)
• Read and use the Cornell format to take notes on "Did Shakespeare Really Write the Plays?"

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

1.  SSR
2.  Julius Caesar Themes: Fate and Superstition Discussion
3.  Introduction to Shakespeare: Verse, Iambic Pentameter, Prose, Staging & Props
4.  Julius Caesar: Act I Scene i

Homework:

• BRING YOUR OWN COPY of Julius Caesar  (this copy we use/annotate in the classroom will have various footnotes and definitions but may not include the line by line modern interpretation)

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

WELCOME BACK!!!
The countdown begins...

1. SSR
2. Exploring Themes in Julius Caesar

• Indiviual Brain Drains
• Small Group Discussion
• Whole Class Discussion 

Friday, April 15, 2011

1. SSR
2. Lord of the Flies film
3. Sample Movie Reviews and Movie Review Extra Credit Assignment

Homework:

• Please obtain your own copy of Julius Caesar (remember: the text that you read and annotate may not contain a modern version of the play)
• Extra Credit:  Movie Review

 

Thursday, April 14, 2011

1. Lord of the Flies Film

Wednesday, April 14, 2011

Lord of the Flies Exam :)  
(LOTF Annotation Check: Chapters 10-12)

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

1. Quick "talk":  "Chicago Elementary School Reportedly Bans Lunches Brought From Home"
2. Grammar Focus: Types of Phrases Quiz
3. Literary Devices Quiz
4. LOTF Exam Overview
5. Individual and Small Group Review for Exam

Homework:

• LOTF  Exam Tomorrow
• LOTF Annotation Check Tomorrow (Chapters 10-12)

Monday, April 11, 2011

1. SSR
2. Grammar Focus: Types of Phrases (prepositional, infinitive, participial, gerund, & appositive) power point and outline notes
3. EOC Practice Quiz: Sound Devices
4. LOTF R/A: Chapter 11

Homework:

• LOTF: Annotate and Read Chapter 12  
• LOTF: Exam on Wednesday, April 13th

Friday, April 8, 2011

1. SSR (Annotation Check: Chapters 8 & 9)
2. Cappuccino Day :) 
3. Lord of the Flies EOC Practice

• Proofreading
• Sound Devices

Homework

• Read and Annotate LOTF Ch 10 
• All annotations for Chapters 10-12 will be assessed during your exam
• LOTF Exam: Wednesday, April 13th

Thursday, April 7, 2011

1. SSR (Annotation Check)
2. Individual Blog/Edmodo Work:  Catch up on your missing assignments (Ch 8 AP Quiz: post answers on Edmodo, Ch 8 Research Questions: Write on paper/Type document to print, Read "I AM" Poems and Vote for Favorite)
3. Ch 8 Discussion Questions:

1.   On page 127, what reminds the reader that the story is about young boys?

2.   “The circle shivered with dread” is an example of what rhetorical device?

3.   Who are the first to follow Jack? Why?

4.   How does the hunt add to the development of the theme?

5.   Interpret the statement, “The half-shut eyes were dim with the infinite cynicism of adult life” (137).

6.   “Run away, said the head silently…” is an example of what literary term (137)?

7.   For whom might Simon be a foil?

8.   The act of placing the sow’s head near the forest glade filled with butterflies and flowers highlights what theme?

9.   How is the decline of Jack and his followers’ to savagery physically displayed (140)?

10.                When Jack and the savages surprise Ralph, Piggy, and the others, Ralph runs to the fire, and Piggy runs to the conch. Interpret the symbolism.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

1. Online Quick write:  Read this article that reports the status of a smoking while driving ban and an important law that may determine when you can get your license!  Respond to this article by stating your reactions and supporting your claims with specific evidence (minimum 5 sentences).  Then post a question, challenge, or support to a peer's comment.  Your post is worth 10 points:  5 points for idea development (length) and 5 points for specific evidence.  Your response to a classmate is worth 5 points:  earn full credit with a thought provoking comment.  BEWARE: 1/2 to 2 points will be deducted for errors in grammar & mechanics (spelling, capitalization, punctuation).   *SSR will be tomorrow :)
2. Chapter 8 Research Questions (see post below)
3. Chapter 8 AP Quiz 
4. Favorite Poem Poll: First make sure you have posted your poem to the BLOG (see a neighbor for the correct location).  Vote for your favorite poem in each of the following categories:  Simon, Ralph, Jack, & Piggy.  Winners will have a choice between a one night homework delay pass, a snack, or 5 points extra credit on the poem.
5. Quick write notebooks: Submit by end of class

6. Chapter 9 Reading and Annotations
Homework:

•  Chapters 8 & 9: Reading and Annotations Due Tomorrow

Religious Allusions

Religious Allusions: Chapter 8 Research

Please research the answers to the following multi-faceted question:

Who is Beelzebub and what does he/she have to do with the “Lord of the Flies”? (5) Why do you think Simon is the one whom Golding selected to have a confrontation with the “Lord of the Flies”? (speak to Simon’s character, nature and disposition—and consider the literary term FOIL) (5). Finally, critics argue that through this confrontation, Golding is alluding to a famous story from the bible. Briefly explain this story.  Do you agree? (5)

Post your answers by commenting to this blog.  You must constructively respond to at least one other comment (min. 3 sentences).

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

1. Quick write Check! Review the blog to ensure you have answered all quick writes.  If you were absent on a Tuesday or Thursday, you must find the post for that day and respond to the quick write.
2. Quick write: Government Control Revisited: Read this article and respond by posting in an online seminar format (this means you should state your opinion, read a peer's opinion, and then ask that peer a question to clarify, probe for further information, or challenge his/her statement.)  Grading Rubric: 10 points for your post (min 5 sentences with specific evidence) and 5 points for your response to a peer.
3. LOTF Ch 8 Research Prompts (see post from last week for the prompts)
4. LOTF  Ch 8 AP Quiz (individually submit answers on loose leaf paper--number questions 19-25)
5. LOTF Ch 9: Begin reading and annotating

Homework

• LOTF Chapters 8 & 9 Annotations Due Thursday, April 7th
• LOTF Exam: Wednesday, April 13th 

"I AM" Poems: Polished Copy

Post your polished "I AM" poem here.

Monday, April 4, 2011

1. SSR
2. Online Response Groups:  1 Area of Improvement and 1 Praise for each member in your response group (www.edmodo.com)
3. "I AM" Poem Revisions (POST FINAL COPY BELOW)
4.  Research Prompts for Ch 8 

Friday, April 1, 2011

1. SSR
2. I AM Poem for LOTF character
Our Class Poem:

I AM... English I Pre-IB
I am awesome and smart
I wonder where we will be in the future
I hear laughter
I see posters
I want an A
I am awesome and smart

I pretend to read a book
I feel tired
I touch knowledge

I worry about grades
I cry about tests

I am awesome and smart

I understand we can all succeed
I say I will graduate
I dream about going to college

I strive for acceptance
I hope for the best
I am awesome and smart

3. Edmodo:  Create account, find online response group, and constructively respond to the poem of each group member
4. I AM Poem: make revisions guided by group feedback
5. Religious Allusions: Complete research and answer prompts on blog post from Thursday, March 31st.

Homework:

• LOTF: Read and annotate Chapter 8 (Due TUESDAY, APRIL 5)
• Vocab Scavenger Hunt Challenge:  Can you find any of our vocabulary words out in the real world?  Click here to read  an article and find the vocab word from LOTF.