Ok now....all together...everybody LEAP!!!!
You have a sub today as I am busy with English Quest. Thus, I propose putting off the Short Story presentations until Tuesday. Also, Grammar and Proofreading #4 will be turned in on Tuesday.
I propose that you spend the majority of class in your Lit. Circles completing your at home reading in class so that you have a free weekend!
1. Silent Reading
2. Review Vocabulary--test next time!!
3. Lit. Circles
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Monday: February 25, 2008
Wow, who can believe how the month is flying? Everybody leap on Friday!!!
1. Silent Reading
2. Vocabulary #1 for SL
3. Handout: Scarlet Letter Unit Outline
4. DUE: Hawthorne Biography Assignment
5. Introduction to Literary Circles
6. Get into Lit. Circles, assign roles, begin reading "The Custom House"
HOMEWORK:
Reading
Lit. Circles Assignments
Short Story Assignments
1. Silent Reading
2. Vocabulary #1 for SL
3. Handout: Scarlet Letter Unit Outline
4. DUE: Hawthorne Biography Assignment
5. Introduction to Literary Circles
6. Get into Lit. Circles, assign roles, begin reading "The Custom House"
HOMEWORK:
Reading
Lit. Circles Assignments
Short Story Assignments
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
1. Silent Reading
2. Finish The Cruicible--Class Discussion, transition to Nathaniel Hawthorne
3. Young Goodman Brown Readings Due
4. Begin Class Disussion on Young Goodman Brown
5. Assign Nathaniel Hawthorne Short Story Assignment (Due Feb. 29)
6. Assign Nathaniel Hawthorne Research Assignment (Due Feb. 25_
NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE RESEARCH--
Be prepared with 10 facts about Hawthorne's life, works, places lived, and death.
Type these up in bullet format.
2. Finish The Cruicible--Class Discussion, transition to Nathaniel Hawthorne
3. Young Goodman Brown Readings Due
4. Begin Class Disussion on Young Goodman Brown
5. Assign Nathaniel Hawthorne Short Story Assignment (Due Feb. 29)
6. Assign Nathaniel Hawthorne Research Assignment (Due Feb. 25_
NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE RESEARCH--
Be prepared with 10 facts about Hawthorne's life, works, places lived, and death.
Type these up in bullet format.
Hawthorn Short Story Project
DUE February 29th--Hawthorne Short Story Project – 50 points
Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote a myriad of short stories over the course of his life. Unfortunately we do not have nearly enough time this year to examine them all. So - your task is to select one of the short stories by Hawthorne that we have not covered in class and share this story in a meaningful and creative way. Below are some suggestions.
After reading the short story, create a cartoon interpretation retelling the major events. Make sure that your cartoon touches upon any major symbols and themes that Hawthorne presents in the original story.
Create a picture story board for the story that you have read. After creating your story board, include a write up for each picture used that explains what the picture means and how it is related to the original story. Make sure that you touch upon major symbols and themes found in Hawthorne’s story.
Create a single picture representation of the short story. It can be based on events from the story or on feelings that the story may have inspired in you. After creating your picture, include a write up that explains the picture’s significance as related to the short story. Again, be sure to touch upon major symbols and themes found in Hawthorne’s story.
Select at least three music selections that you feel are in some way connected to the story that you have chosen. They may share a similar theme or may create a similar feeling. After selecting and compiling your selections, include a write up that explains each of your choices and how they relate back to the original story.
Complete a critical analysis of the story that you have read. Share your knowledge and interpretation of the selection through discussing themes, symbols, and other literary devices that Hawthorne uses in the story.
Come up with a creative idea of your own! Examples: A Photo Story or A Movie Maker Project. (Permission will be granted upon presenting your idea to me!)
EVERYONE NEEDS TO CHOOSE A DIFFERENT STORY--SO WHEN YOU DECIDE ON YOUR STORY, POST A COMMENT ON THE BLOG SO THAT WE KNOW WHAT EVERYONE IS DOING.
List and Links---
Ambitious Guest, The
Artist of the Beautiful, The
Birthmark, The
Canterbury Pilgrims, The
Celestial Railroad, The
Circe's Palace.
David Swan
Devil in Manuscript, The
Dr. Heidegger's Experiment
Dragon's Teeth, The
Drowne's Wooden Image
Egotism; or Bosom Serpent, The
Endicott and the Red Cross
Ethan Brand
Feathertop: A Moralized Legend
Gentle Boy, The
Golden Fleece, The
Gray Champion, The
Great Carbuncle, The
Great Stone Face, The
Hollow of the Three Hills, The
Legends of the Province House: I. Howe's Masquerade
Legends of the Province House: II. Edward Randolph's Portrait
Legends of the Province House: III. Lady Eleanore's Mantle
Legends of the Province House: IV. Old Esther Dudley
Maypole of Merry Mount, The
Minister's Black Veil, The
Minotaur, The
Mr. Higginbotham's Catastrophe
Mrs. Bullfrog
My Kinsman, Major Molineux
Peter Goldthwaite's Treasure
Pomegranate Seeds, The
Procession of Life, The
Pygmies, The
Rappaccini's Daughter
Roger Malvin's Burial
Shaker Bridal, The
Snow Image: A Childish Miracle, The
Wakefield
Wayside. Introductory., The
Wedding Knell, The
Young Goodman Brown
Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote a myriad of short stories over the course of his life. Unfortunately we do not have nearly enough time this year to examine them all. So - your task is to select one of the short stories by Hawthorne that we have not covered in class and share this story in a meaningful and creative way. Below are some suggestions.
After reading the short story, create a cartoon interpretation retelling the major events. Make sure that your cartoon touches upon any major symbols and themes that Hawthorne presents in the original story.
Create a picture story board for the story that you have read. After creating your story board, include a write up for each picture used that explains what the picture means and how it is related to the original story. Make sure that you touch upon major symbols and themes found in Hawthorne’s story.
Create a single picture representation of the short story. It can be based on events from the story or on feelings that the story may have inspired in you. After creating your picture, include a write up that explains the picture’s significance as related to the short story. Again, be sure to touch upon major symbols and themes found in Hawthorne’s story.
Select at least three music selections that you feel are in some way connected to the story that you have chosen. They may share a similar theme or may create a similar feeling. After selecting and compiling your selections, include a write up that explains each of your choices and how they relate back to the original story.
Complete a critical analysis of the story that you have read. Share your knowledge and interpretation of the selection through discussing themes, symbols, and other literary devices that Hawthorne uses in the story.
Come up with a creative idea of your own! Examples: A Photo Story or A Movie Maker Project. (Permission will be granted upon presenting your idea to me!)
EVERYONE NEEDS TO CHOOSE A DIFFERENT STORY--SO WHEN YOU DECIDE ON YOUR STORY, POST A COMMENT ON THE BLOG SO THAT WE KNOW WHAT EVERYONE IS DOING.
List and Links---
Ambitious Guest, The
Artist of the Beautiful, The
Birthmark, The
Canterbury Pilgrims, The
Celestial Railroad, The
Circe's Palace.
David Swan
Devil in Manuscript, The
Dr. Heidegger's Experiment
Dragon's Teeth, The
Drowne's Wooden Image
Egotism; or Bosom Serpent, The
Endicott and the Red Cross
Ethan Brand
Feathertop: A Moralized Legend
Gentle Boy, The
Golden Fleece, The
Gray Champion, The
Great Carbuncle, The
Great Stone Face, The
Hollow of the Three Hills, The
Legends of the Province House: I. Howe's Masquerade
Legends of the Province House: II. Edward Randolph's Portrait
Legends of the Province House: III. Lady Eleanore's Mantle
Legends of the Province House: IV. Old Esther Dudley
Maypole of Merry Mount, The
Minister's Black Veil, The
Minotaur, The
Mr. Higginbotham's Catastrophe
Mrs. Bullfrog
My Kinsman, Major Molineux
Peter Goldthwaite's Treasure
Pomegranate Seeds, The
Procession of Life, The
Pygmies, The
Rappaccini's Daughter
Roger Malvin's Burial
Shaker Bridal, The
Snow Image: A Childish Miracle, The
Wakefield
Wayside. Introductory., The
Wedding Knell, The
Young Goodman Brown
Friday, February 15, 2008
Reader Responses
Ok, you are in 11th grade. You realize this right? This being said, I have found that many of you are turning in less than adequate work. Some of your responses are only one-three paragraphs long. I will tell you right now, there is NO WAY IN @#$! that you can write a sufficent response to a 10 page article with only a few paragraphs.
From now on, each response must be 2-3 pages. MLA format only (for those of you new to my class, I have an example paper to give to you!)
Each response needs an Introduction!!! Make sure to introduce the reading, the main ideas, the subject matter. Do NOT just jump in explaining ideas you haven't introduced yet!!
You should mention at least 5 quotes from the assigned reading material and you should respond with your ideas and thoughts to each of those quotes.
You should pull in personal experiences, as well as current events and ideas. This gives your ideas a solid foundation on which to stand.
Again, please comment on here that you have read and understand this. If you don't understand, also comment with what is confusing you.
My expectations for semester 2 are much higher than they were for semester 1. It is time to push your limits, provoke your thoughts, and engage in class!
From now on, each response must be 2-3 pages. MLA format only (for those of you new to my class, I have an example paper to give to you!)
Each response needs an Introduction!!! Make sure to introduce the reading, the main ideas, the subject matter. Do NOT just jump in explaining ideas you haven't introduced yet!!
You should mention at least 5 quotes from the assigned reading material and you should respond with your ideas and thoughts to each of those quotes.
You should pull in personal experiences, as well as current events and ideas. This gives your ideas a solid foundation on which to stand.
Again, please comment on here that you have read and understand this. If you don't understand, also comment with what is confusing you.
My expectations for semester 2 are much higher than they were for semester 1. It is time to push your limits, provoke your thoughts, and engage in class!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Extra Credit
I will add 5 points onto your Reader Response Paper if you make a comment on this post that you have actually been to the blog, read it, and know what you are doing!
This offer expires Monday at 3pm
This offer expires Monday at 3pm
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
DUE: Salem Tour Questions
1. Silent Reading
2. Journal:
3. Discuss Facts verses Fiction for The Crucible
4. Finish Watching Film
5. Discussion/Notes: Connecting The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter
HOMEWORK:
Read Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Take notes and be prepared to discuss ideas, themes, and possibly a quiz (I'll have one ready, but if you have all read it, no need!)
1. Silent Reading
2. Journal:
3. Discuss Facts verses Fiction for The Crucible
4. Finish Watching Film
5. Discussion/Notes: Connecting The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter
HOMEWORK:
Read Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Take notes and be prepared to discuss ideas, themes, and possibly a quiz (I'll have one ready, but if you have all read it, no need!)
Friday, February 8, 2008
Thursday--February 14, 2008
Nothing says Happy Valentine's Day like crazy Winona Ryder pretending to be a witch so she can show Daniel Day-Lewis how much she really cares.
1. Silent Reading
2. DUE: Reader Response
3. Discussion on McCarthyism! ---You all need to contribute something!
4. Watch The Cruicible
HOMEWORK:
Take the Salem Tour!!! Go here and take the tour, answer the questions given to you and bring in the questions, along with your knowledge on Tuesday!! The only question you might have a problem with is the one about comparing historical facts to the play...but I'll help you with that one on Tuesday!!
1. Silent Reading
2. DUE: Reader Response
3. Discussion on McCarthyism! ---You all need to contribute something!
4. Watch The Cruicible
HOMEWORK:
Take the Salem Tour!!! Go here and take the tour, answer the questions given to you and bring in the questions, along with your knowledge on Tuesday!! The only question you might have a problem with is the one about comparing historical facts to the play...but I'll help you with that one on Tuesday!!
Tuesday--February 12, 2008
Nothing tells your Valentine you love them more than a subscription to The Economist!
We are transitioning from Arthur Miller's Salesman to another of his great works, The Crucible. We will be watching this instead of reading it. The time period corresponds to that of The Scarlet Letter which we will be starting next week.
To begin our introduction, I would like a 1-3 page reader response on the following article:
"Are You Now or Were You Ever"
http://www.writing.upenn.edu/~afilreis/50s/
miller-mccarthyism.html
You should be able to define McCarthyism
You should be able to draw parallels between real life happenings and the history that Miller presents.
You should engage with the text and write about that are new to you, that stood out to you, and that caught your attention.
What do you already know about the Salem Witch Trials?
1. Silent Reading
2. Journal Entry--What do you know about the happenings of Salem, Mass?
3. Introduction to The Crucible and the Time period of the Salem Witch Trials
4. Begin film: The Crucible
We are transitioning from Arthur Miller's Salesman to another of his great works, The Crucible. We will be watching this instead of reading it. The time period corresponds to that of The Scarlet Letter which we will be starting next week.
To begin our introduction, I would like a 1-3 page reader response on the following article:
"Are You Now or Were You Ever"
http://www.writing.upenn.edu/~afilreis/50s/
miller-mccarthyism.html
You should be able to define McCarthyism
You should be able to draw parallels between real life happenings and the history that Miller presents.
You should engage with the text and write about that are new to you, that stood out to you, and that caught your attention.
What do you already know about the Salem Witch Trials?
1. Silent Reading
2. Journal Entry--What do you know about the happenings of Salem, Mass?
3. Introduction to The Crucible and the Time period of the Salem Witch Trials
4. Begin film: The Crucible
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008
DUE: Reading Response to The American System
1. Writing Lab to begin DofaS essays!
1. Writing Lab to begin DofaS essays!
Monday, February 4, 2008
Monday: February 4, 2008
1. Silent Reading
2. Proofreading #3
3. Grade Grammar-Verbs
4. Finish Reading the Play
5. Answer Study Guide Questions--handout in class
6. Homework--read and respond to the article The System and the American Dream
2. Proofreading #3
3. Grade Grammar-Verbs
4. Finish Reading the Play
5. Answer Study Guide Questions--handout in class
6. Homework--read and respond to the article The System and the American Dream
Thursday: January 30, 2008
1. Silent Reading
2. Grammar--Verb Phrases
3. Journal Entry--Discuss themes of the play--Betrayal, Abandonment, Expectations, The American Dream
4. Read Act II to page 122
2. Grammar--Verb Phrases
3. Journal Entry--Discuss themes of the play--Betrayal, Abandonment, Expectations, The American Dream
4. Read Act II to page 122
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