Friday, May 15th
Letter-writing assignment:
You will be writing 2 letters today.
1. a letter from YOU to Holden at this point in the novel. What do you
think of his decisions? How do you feel about him? Don't think about where
he ends up...go on as if you don't know where he is at this moment. 1 page
minimum, typed, DS, 12 pt font.
2. A letter FROM Holden to anyone he is leaving behind...Old Spencer,
Ackley, Stradlater, parents, whatever you decide. Use Holden's language....1
pg minimum, typed, DS, 12 pt font.
Due Monday if not finished by the end of class.
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Wednesday, May 13th
Welcome to the computer lab...hooray!
1. PLease turn in all assignments/questions/writing assignments that are due
today
1A. write a short response to the following: If you were Holden and you
were just kicked out of school, where would you go?
2. Read chapters 8-10 in class then answer the following:
1. When is it ok to lie?
2. When was a time you chose to lie?
3. Why did you choose to lie?
3. Prepare notes for a discussion concerning Holden's lies to Mrs. Morrow.
I will collect these notes as a homework assignment.
4. Complete questions for 8-10.
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Catcher in the Rye-We are moving right along.
Here a few assignments and dates:
For Wednesday, May 13:
Read CH 6-7 and answer chapter questions.
Also
Answer the following questions:
1. If you were to "picture" your favorite person, how would Holden's vision
of Allie be similar to your own vision of a favorite? (2 paragraphs)
2. Describe Jane GAllagher--Why is Holden so protective of her?
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Monday, April 27th
Welcome Back!
I hope you all had a relaxing vacation.
Today you will be getting some information regarding our next book, The
Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger.
You will view 2 seperate PowerPoint slideshows, with the second leading to a
homework assignment that will be due at the beginning of class on THURSDAY,
as we do not mmee Wednesday, for Sophomore Career Day. Thursday and FRiday
of this wee we will be in the library, doing small research projects that you
will present on Tuesday, May 5th. On that day, you will receive your texts
and we will get going. We will work hardd and fast, and as my schedule is
all planned out, we will know what is going on every day. We will be
finished with the book by June 9th, leaving us 18 days to go through my
entire planned assessment and reading. Then there will be 2 days for a
project (in class) that will be presented on June 15th and 16th, taking us
right up to the final exam. I ahve allowed for the two days of MCAS in
May...no worries. If you are absent, YOU MUST take the initiative to catch
up.
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Monday, April 13
Today we begin the Pink Floyd Project.You have seen my presentation set to
music, now you will follow the same. Go to HANDOUTS to find the big list of
literary terms. You must find at least TEN different terms within your
song. You may use onemore than once, but that still only counts as ONE
term. Presentations will be friday. I have handed you the grade sheet that
shows how you will be graded. Put each team member's name on the sheet and
hand it to me Friday when it is your turn to present. Good Luck! Have Fun,
and above all, learn something new!!
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Wednesday, April 8
For tomorrow quiz, we will meet in the english computer lab. You will find
your test in the HANDOUT section. Copy and save as a word document and
answer the questions, then e-mail your answers to me, AS AN ATTACHMENT. I
will grade using a different color, I will save, and I will return it to
you. Good luck, and always remember to do YOUR OWN WORK. You might be
sitting next to a dope.
Those of you requiring accomodations e.g.observing Passover may take the quiz
on monday.
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Monday, March 16th: For tomorrow's class discussion (Socratic Seminar) be
prepared to discuss the following:
What THREE symbols have become important as you have continued your reading?
You must be prepared to defend your decision with DIRECT SUPPORT from the
novel, to which you will refer during our dicsussion. You may have notecards.
ALL OTHER DATES ARE VALID...SEE BELOW
Tuesday, March 17th: Ch 9 (Questions and Voc) Due for discussion
Wednesday, March 18th: Ch 10 (Questions and Voc) Due for discussion
Thursday, March 19th: Ch 11 (Questions and Voc) Due for discussion
Tuesday, March 24th: Ch 12 (Finish book) (Questions and Voc) Due for
discussion...QUIZ!!!!
Wednesday, March 25th AND Thursday, March 26th: LotF Film
Updates:
Wednesday, Dec 17th:
We are nearing the end of the Mariner's Tale! As the poem comes to a close,
we will need to consider major themes, symbolism, literary terms and
connections to the Romantic Era. You will have a paper assigned, 2-3 pages
in length. See Handouts for some ideas. (We will discuss in further detail.)
Wednesday, Dec 10...
A great start to Ancient Mariner! Check in tomorrow am to see if we are in
the conference room for thursday's reading.
Part 3 will be run by Sarah and Tommy-Good luck to you both!
I will be looking for volunteers for part 4!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Romanticism-Poet information has been gathered, timelines created, concepts
defined...it is time to start reading Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient
Mariner"
See handouts for section questions. Due dates are as follows:
(THIS MEANS THAT THE SECTION IS DUE AS YOU ARRIVE TO CLASS ON THE GIVEN DAY-
DON'T COME IN ASKING TO PRINT!)
Part 1: in class 12/8
Part 2: 12/10
Part 3: 12/11
Part 4: 12/12
Part 5: 12/16
Part 6: 12/17
Part 7: 12/18
Be prepared for a quiz on any of these parts on ANY DAY!
Wednesday, Nov 26:
Library Conference Room: Timeline Creation for the Romantic Poets.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, Nov 20th: Library
Friday, Nov 21st: Library
WEDNESDAY, NOV 5: HISTORY WRITING LAB-WORK ON PROJECT
THURSDAY, NOV 6: NO CLASS
FRIDAY, NOV 7: IN CLASS-FINISH FILM, DISCUSS THEMES
MONDAY, NOV10: HISTORY LAB-FINISH PROJECT
TUESDAY, NOV 11: NO SCHOOL: VETERAN'S DAY
WEDNESDAY, NOV 12: PRESENT PROJECTS
THURSDAY, NOV 13: NO CLASS
FRIDAY, NOV 14:EXAM, JC ACTS 1-3 WILL BE THE FOCUS, FEW QUESTIONS ON ACTS 4-5
Tuesday, November 4th:
Today we begin the Perfect Album side. It will be ready for presentation on
Monday. We will also see the rest of the film, as we will have a quiz by
the
end of the week.
GO TO "HANDOUTS" FOR THE ASSIGNMENT AND GROUPS. HAVE FUN!!!!
Monday, November 3rd:
Final drafts were due today, Personal Revision advice sheet to be handed in
tomorrow with your final draft. No rough drafts needed.
Tuesday and Wednesday in the lab you will be creating your Julius
Caesar "Greatest Album Sides". Groups are assigned this time folks. Have
fun, listen to each other...you may find something you like that you would
not have tried before!
Wednesday, October 29th.
For the next two meetings, we will be in the Writing Lab, fashioning essays
based on the Linear Outline you will find in the HANDOUT Section of my
site.
You will also find 5 essay choices there as well. By the end of class on
Wednesday, you need to have an outline created and a thesis statement.
When you come to class on Thursday, you will have a rough draft (5-7
Paragraphs)and the final draft is due Monday, November 3rd. If these are
all
done, I have a "fun" final JC project for you to close out the quarter.
Tuesday, October 21st,
Storyboards look fantastic. Wednesday we will read Act III, Thuirsday we
will break down the funeral orations, and Friday (when I am out at my
conference) you will see the rest of the film.
SEE HANDOUTS SECTION FOR INFO ON STORYBOARDS!!!
Tuesday, October 14-Friday, October 18th:
Continued work on storyboards both in and out of class.
Reading of Act 3 in class.
"Americanize" the funeral speeches on Friday
Friday, October 10th...
Go to "Handouts" and open Act 3. Complete (with a partner) and then email
it
to me, with both names.
Continue work on your storyboards!
ALSO FOR FRIDAY.....
I want you to have Act III finished. (read, that is...)
Friday, September 26:
In Act II, Scene I, Metellus urges the other conspirators to bring Cicero on
board in order to help “purchase us a good opinion/ And buy men’s voices to
commend our deeds.” Brutus also worries that killing Antony would make
their “course…seem too bloody.” At this stage of the conspiracy, how do you
think a modern public relations firm would advise these men? Write out a
plan that would maximize public approval of the revolt against Caesar and
minimize public fallout. Include any special events you might plan, posters
or fliers, public gifts or allowances, and so forth that would help your
clients—the conspirators—prevail with confidence. You may work in groups of
no more than three (3). Due FRIDAY, October 3rd.
Wednesday, September 24th:
After our first reading, go to the HANDOUT section of this site.
You are responsible for all questions in the covered reading.
They are due at out next class meeting.
In class we will discuss answers, research quotes and their importance, and
be ready at any time for a pop quiz!
Writing Assignment due :
Friday, September 19th.
DO YOU THINK POSITIVE POLITICAL CHANGE CAN EVER BE BROUGHT ABOUT THROUGH
VIOLENCE? EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER.
1 page typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1" margins