Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Extra Credit Opportunity
Contribute a book to the National English Honor Society book drive and get a "free A" quiz grade for the second quarter. Donations are due in E 202 by December 23rd. New and gently used books are acceptable!Thursday, December 11, 2008
9H Tanzania Pen Pals
Attention 9H:
If you missed class the yesterday (12/10), you missed a short video about Opportunity Education. You can view the video on the organization's webpage if you'd like. We are partnered with the St. Anne School in Tanzania. Please write a letter to a student and bring it to me in class before next Friday. Your letter should be brief - but be sure to provide little details such as your name, where you live, what you like to do in school, and your hobbies & interests. It should not be addressed to anyone specific.
Please see me if you have questions.
If you missed class the yesterday (12/10), you missed a short video about Opportunity Education. You can view the video on the organization's webpage if you'd like. We are partnered with the St. Anne School in Tanzania. Please write a letter to a student and bring it to me in class before next Friday. Your letter should be brief - but be sure to provide little details such as your name, where you live, what you like to do in school, and your hobbies & interests. It should not be addressed to anyone specific.
Please see me if you have questions.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Updates
Grade 9: By now you should have completed reading Romeo & Juliet Act III Scene ii. We will continue reading on Thursday when everyone returns to class after the Multi-Faith Forum.
Grade 10: This is the Wiki that was created for as a demonstration model for our research project. Check it often to see if there are any updates.
Grade 10: This is the Wiki that was created for as a demonstration model for our research project. Check it often to see if there are any updates.
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Attention 10th Grade
Thank you to those students who submitted their Lord of the Flies expository paragraph on turnitin.com. I have started downloading them to grade and re-send, so keep an eye on your e-mail inbox this week to ensure they come your way.
We will be spending a lot of time working in the computer lab this month. It may be helpful for you to start using Google Documents or an ISB media drive to take work back and forth with you.
Stay tuned to this blog for additional project details and helpful links.
We will be spending a lot of time working in the computer lab this month. It may be helpful for you to start using Google Documents or an ISB media drive to take work back and forth with you.
Stay tuned to this blog for additional project details and helpful links.
- Your group name and topic is due WEDNESDAY, DEC 10th
- Your Wiki must be created by FRIDAY, DEC 12th
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Greetings from San Antonio
Hi Everyone! Hopefully the next few days will go smoothly. Sophomores will be watching the Lord of the Flies movie in class, and Freshmen will be finishing Act I of Romeo & Juliet in the textbook. I will be updating LiveJournal from the convention in case anyone is interested in checking for updates. I will be holding a special office hours session on Monday after school as well as Tuesday. Please come and see me for extra help or if you have any questions about your first quarter grade.
Sophomores: please DO NOT return your copy of Lord of the Flies just yet. We have a short writing assignment to complete next week, and you will need your book to find quotes and other D/F/E from the text.
If you need to take a make-up test for Lord of the Flies, please plan to do it before we leave for Thanksgiving break.
Enjoy the last two days of the week!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Announcement:Office Hours
I will be holding an abbreviated Office Hours schedule tomorrow (11/14) from 2-2:15 only, as I must leave early to attend funeral services in Connecticut.
I have an English Department Meeting at High School East Tuesday, 11/18. In place of Office Hours on this day, I will stay after both Monday 11/17 and Wednesday 11/18.
I'm also generally available 7th and 9th period.
I'm sorry for any inconvenience that this schedule adjustment might cause you.
Note about papers: If you'd like to see me about an essay, please be sure to bring in the printed copy of the corrections/grade essay that I mailed back to you. Please be sure that the comments in the margin print out as well.
I have an English Department Meeting at High School East Tuesday, 11/18. In place of Office Hours on this day, I will stay after both Monday 11/17 and Wednesday 11/18.
I'm also generally available 7th and 9th period.
I'm sorry for any inconvenience that this schedule adjustment might cause you.
Note about papers: If you'd like to see me about an essay, please be sure to bring in the printed copy of the corrections/grade essay that I mailed back to you. Please be sure that the comments in the margin print out as well.
Friday, November 07, 2008
Homework Clarification for 10th grade
Please continue to follow the green schedule - read chapters 7 & 8 for Monday.
Don't worry about study guide questions. There will be a quick quiz on Chapter 7 Monday. We will discuss Chapter 8 questions in class.
Pass the word along about the quiz- and have a great weekend!
Don't worry about study guide questions. There will be a quick quiz on Chapter 7 Monday. We will discuss Chapter 8 questions in class.
Pass the word along about the quiz- and have a great weekend!
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Lord of the Flies Review Ch. 1-6
Tip: You will not need to create a Frayer Model for tomorrow's test, but you WILL need to know antonyms!
____awesome: inspiring a mixed feeling of fear and wonder; dreadful A:_____________
____intimidated: to be made timid or afraid; threatened A:______________
____demoniac: possessed or influenced by a demon; fiendish A:______________
____oppressive: hard to put up with; overbearing A:______________
____diffident: lacking confidence in oneself; shy A:______________
____malevolent: wishing evil or harm to others; spiteful A:______________
____embroiled: confused or mixed up; entangled A:______________
____derisive: showing contempt or scorn; ridiculing A:______________
____impervious: not affected or influenced by; resistant A:______________
____inarticulate: unable to speak clearly; not expressive A:______________
____daunting: making afraid; discourage A:______________
____indignant: feeling or expressing anger or scorn; enraged A:______________
____furtive: done in a sly manner; sneaky A:______________
____ludicrous: causing laughter because of absurdity; ridiculous A:______________
____truculent: cruel or savage; ferocious A:______________
1. What is Jack’s biggest priority?
Jack seems to be really focused on hunting, whereas Ralph thinks that keeping the fire lit and trying to get rescued is more important. As well, Jack thinks that the boys should be allowed to have fun while they are on the island, but Ralph thinks that fun is secondary to fulfilling responsibilities (like keeping the fire lit and building shelters to keep them safe).
2. Explain the attitude and the behavior of the littluns.
They don't really care about much, nor do they fully understand the seriousness of their situation. They're just interested in having fun.
3. Explain some of the conflicts that Piggy and Jack face with each other.
Piggy does not agree with Jack most of the time. Jack bullies Piggy.
4. How does Jack's attack on Piggy and the breaking of one of the lenses in his spectacles symbolize the degeneration of the group?
If Piggy's glasses are a symbol of wisdom, intelligence, and resourcefulness... then we can only assume that breaking them is a symbol of how all of these things are destroyed.
Close Reading is a method in which you read a small section of text closely and pay close attention to what is written, either in order to observe striking features or the "beauty" of the language, or in order to understand exactly WHAT is being said. An example of close reading is the attention that we paid to the beginning of Chapter 3 in class Monday.
For tomorrow's test, I suggest you read the following passages closely:
86-87 (midway) Percival is a littleun who is scared. When the kids start chanting "What's your name?" over and over again - he recites his full name and gives his address. He stalls with reciting his telephone number... maybe he forgot it? Regardless - think about the significance of this moment. Why would a scared little kid recite his full name, address, and telephone number?
95-96 What was the message from the grown-up world?
60-62 Roger is watching Henry, a littleun, play near the shore. He starts throwing rocks, but does not HIT Henry with any. He thinks of how there is some element of the "old life" there that prevents him from actually hurting Henry. Do the best you can to understand the significance of this.
____awesome: inspiring a mixed feeling of fear and wonder; dreadful A:_____________
____intimidated: to be made timid or afraid; threatened A:______________
____demoniac: possessed or influenced by a demon; fiendish A:______________
____oppressive: hard to put up with; overbearing A:______________
____diffident: lacking confidence in oneself; shy A:______________
____malevolent: wishing evil or harm to others; spiteful A:______________
____embroiled: confused or mixed up; entangled A:______________
____derisive: showing contempt or scorn; ridiculing A:______________
____impervious: not affected or influenced by; resistant A:______________
____inarticulate: unable to speak clearly; not expressive A:______________
____daunting: making afraid; discourage A:______________
____indignant: feeling or expressing anger or scorn; enraged A:______________
____furtive: done in a sly manner; sneaky A:______________
____ludicrous: causing laughter because of absurdity; ridiculous A:______________
____truculent: cruel or savage; ferocious A:______________
1. What is Jack’s biggest priority?
Jack seems to be really focused on hunting, whereas Ralph thinks that keeping the fire lit and trying to get rescued is more important. As well, Jack thinks that the boys should be allowed to have fun while they are on the island, but Ralph thinks that fun is secondary to fulfilling responsibilities (like keeping the fire lit and building shelters to keep them safe).
2. Explain the attitude and the behavior of the littluns.
They don't really care about much, nor do they fully understand the seriousness of their situation. They're just interested in having fun.
3. Explain some of the conflicts that Piggy and Jack face with each other.
Piggy does not agree with Jack most of the time. Jack bullies Piggy.
4. How does Jack's attack on Piggy and the breaking of one of the lenses in his spectacles symbolize the degeneration of the group?
If Piggy's glasses are a symbol of wisdom, intelligence, and resourcefulness... then we can only assume that breaking them is a symbol of how all of these things are destroyed.
Close Reading is a method in which you read a small section of text closely and pay close attention to what is written, either in order to observe striking features or the "beauty" of the language, or in order to understand exactly WHAT is being said. An example of close reading is the attention that we paid to the beginning of Chapter 3 in class Monday.
For tomorrow's test, I suggest you read the following passages closely:
86-87 (midway) Percival is a littleun who is scared. When the kids start chanting "What's your name?" over and over again - he recites his full name and gives his address. He stalls with reciting his telephone number... maybe he forgot it? Regardless - think about the significance of this moment. Why would a scared little kid recite his full name, address, and telephone number?
95-96 What was the message from the grown-up world?
60-62 Roger is watching Henry, a littleun, play near the shore. He starts throwing rocks, but does not HIT Henry with any. He thinks of how there is some element of the "old life" there that prevents him from actually hurting Henry. Do the best you can to understand the significance of this.
Saturday, November 01, 2008
English 9H - prepping for The Odyssey Exam
Hello, all!
I said that I would post some study information here. Sorry it took me so long to do it!
Please review the study guide questions on the handout you received in class. As well, study the key terms and people on the review sheet. You should have some notes in the literature section of your notebook that define terms such as epithet, epic hero, and epic simile - review those and know how to spot them when you see them!
The test is mostly multiple choice with a few fill-in-the-blank and a short (1 paragraph) essay question.
Enjoy the weekend! As well, if you have a little free time on your hands...check this out: http://www.nanowrimo.org/
I said that I would post some study information here. Sorry it took me so long to do it!
Please review the study guide questions on the handout you received in class. As well, study the key terms and people on the review sheet. You should have some notes in the literature section of your notebook that define terms such as epithet, epic hero, and epic simile - review those and know how to spot them when you see them!
The test is mostly multiple choice with a few fill-in-the-blank and a short (1 paragraph) essay question.
Enjoy the weekend! As well, if you have a little free time on your hands...check this out: http://www.nanowrimo.org/
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Extra Credit for 10th grade
Period 1: National Security
Period 4: Taxes
Period 6: A topic of your choice.
Please submit a short (1 page) written reflection to Turnitin.com by 5pm on Friday 10/31. Some prompts are listed below to guide you.
If you have already signed up for turnitin and submitted your Inherit the Wind essay to me, the information below is NOT for you:
If you have not signed up for a turnitin.com account, you MUST do so. All you need is a valid e-mail address, the class ID, and the enrollment password.
Class ID: 2470888
Enrollment password: proverbs
I will NOT submit handwritten work. If you have trouble signing up for an account, see me in class on Friday.
Period 4: Taxes
Period 6: A topic of your choice.
Please submit a short (1 page) written reflection to Turnitin.com by 5pm on Friday 10/31. Some prompts are listed below to guide you.
- What was the main point of the initial presentation about "Why are we here?"
- What was one question posed during the debate you saw? Why do you think this is an important issue?
- Which side handled the questions better, in your opinion? McCain or Obama.
- If you had the opportunity to ask a question, what would you have asked?
If you have already signed up for turnitin and submitted your Inherit the Wind essay to me, the information below is NOT for you:
If you have not signed up for a turnitin.com account, you MUST do so. All you need is a valid e-mail address, the class ID, and the enrollment password.
Class ID: 2470888
Enrollment password: proverbs
I will NOT submit handwritten work. If you have trouble signing up for an account, see me in class on Friday.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
A Writing Contest:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fine Arts and Essay Display
New York State schools are invited to submit student artwork based on Dr. King's Six Principles of Nonviolence and essays on celebrating his birthday throughout the year. The categories are writing, painting, drawing, sculpting and photography. All entries must be postmarked by December 5, 2008 and will be placed on display for viewing one week prior to the King Holiday January 19, 2009 in Albany, New York. This event is co-sponsored by the New York State Education Department and the NYS Office of General Services.
For more information visit:
http://www.oms.nysed.gov/hr/MLK08Arts_EssayMemo.html, and http://www.oms.nysed.gov/hr/2009mlk.pdf (pdf), http://www.oms.nysed.gov/hr/2009mlk.htm (html
New York State schools are invited to submit student artwork based on Dr. King's Six Principles of Nonviolence and essays on celebrating his birthday throughout the year. The categories are writing, painting, drawing, sculpting and photography. All entries must be postmarked by December 5, 2008 and will be placed on display for viewing one week prior to the King Holiday January 19, 2009 in Albany, New York. This event is co-sponsored by the New York State Education Department and the NYS Office of General Services.
For more information visit:
http://www.oms.nysed.gov/hr/MLK08Arts_EssayMemo.html, and http://www.oms.nysed.gov/hr/2009mlk.pdf (pdf), http://www.oms.nysed.gov/hr/2009mlk.htm (html
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Freshmen: Read Books 13-18 online. Complete Frayer Models for 5 vocabulary words of your choice.
Sophomores: tips for your essay
A thesis statement is the main idea of an essay. The thesis statement makes a general statement about the essay's topic a little more specific. The thesis is usually one or two sentences long, and it's always a statement, not a question. The thesis statement may be a concise and general summary of the main points of the essay, or it may be the logical conclusion to the argument made in the essay.
THE REVISION PROCESS – HAVING A WRITING CONFERENCE WITH YOURSELF
Read your draft to yourself, at least once but probably several times. The best writers spend a lot of time reading over and thinking about what they have written.
Your next job is to make some decisions about what’s down there in that paper: the weaknesses of the piece – the parts that need more work – and its strengths – those parts that work so well you want to do more with them. In other words, your next job is to have a writing conference with yourself.
A writer’s biggest question is always, “What is it I’m trying to say here?” The questions below may help you find and shape what you’re trying to say.
QUESTIONS ABOUT INFORMATION
1. Have I completely answered the question asked of me? (Take apart the essay question and take a look!)
2. Does my introduction follow the correct format?
3. Does my thesis statement clearly show the reader what my paper will be about? If not, how can I change it?
4. Have I shown (not told) by using examples? Do I cite my examples correctly?
5. Is there any part that might confuse a reader? Have I explained each part well enough that a reader will know what I mean?
6. Do I have too much information? What parts aren’t needed – don’t add to my point or story? Can I delete them?
QUESTIONS ABOUT QUALITY
1. Generally – my essay should be free from opinions. Do I include words such as “I think, I believe, etc.?”
2. Each body paragraph should contain a new argument – are these arguments strong? Do I have a solid case here or does it sound like I’m just straining for information?
3. Do I use proper sentence structure or are my paragraphs littered with sentence fragments?
4. What don’t I like? Chances are if I don’t feel comfortable with a certain aspect of my writing, it needs to be changed.
HELPFUL TIPS
1. Be sure to properly cite quotes. Here is an example of how to do so …
“They didn’t give us anything…they said that if we were ill we should die soon anyway and it would be a pity to waste the food” (Wiesel 102).
· Notice how the author's last name and the page number are listed in parenthesis with a period after the parenthesis!
2. Avoid juvenile language such as the following:
· (introduction) In my paper I will discuss…
· (conclusion) This was my essay about…
Sophomores: tips for your essay
A thesis statement is the main idea of an essay. The thesis statement makes a general statement about the essay's topic a little more specific. The thesis is usually one or two sentences long, and it's always a statement, not a question. The thesis statement may be a concise and general summary of the main points of the essay, or it may be the logical conclusion to the argument made in the essay.
THE REVISION PROCESS – HAVING A WRITING CONFERENCE WITH YOURSELF
Read your draft to yourself, at least once but probably several times. The best writers spend a lot of time reading over and thinking about what they have written.
Your next job is to make some decisions about what’s down there in that paper: the weaknesses of the piece – the parts that need more work – and its strengths – those parts that work so well you want to do more with them. In other words, your next job is to have a writing conference with yourself.
A writer’s biggest question is always, “What is it I’m trying to say here?” The questions below may help you find and shape what you’re trying to say.
QUESTIONS ABOUT INFORMATION
1. Have I completely answered the question asked of me? (Take apart the essay question and take a look!)
2. Does my introduction follow the correct format?
3. Does my thesis statement clearly show the reader what my paper will be about? If not, how can I change it?
4. Have I shown (not told) by using examples? Do I cite my examples correctly?
5. Is there any part that might confuse a reader? Have I explained each part well enough that a reader will know what I mean?
6. Do I have too much information? What parts aren’t needed – don’t add to my point or story? Can I delete them?
QUESTIONS ABOUT QUALITY
1. Generally – my essay should be free from opinions. Do I include words such as “I think, I believe, etc.?”
2. Each body paragraph should contain a new argument – are these arguments strong? Do I have a solid case here or does it sound like I’m just straining for information?
3. Do I use proper sentence structure or are my paragraphs littered with sentence fragments?
4. What don’t I like? Chances are if I don’t feel comfortable with a certain aspect of my writing, it needs to be changed.
HELPFUL TIPS
1. Be sure to properly cite quotes. Here is an example of how to do so …
“They didn’t give us anything…they said that if we were ill we should die soon anyway and it would be a pity to waste the food” (Wiesel 102).
· Notice how the author's last name and the page number are listed in parenthesis with a period after the parenthesis!
2. Avoid juvenile language such as the following:
· (introduction) In my paper I will discuss…
· (conclusion) This was my essay about…
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sophomores: Check out the links for essay choice #2
http://www.oyez.org/cases/2000-2009/2005/2005_04_1084/
Gonzales v. O Centro Espirita Beneficiente Uniao Do Vegetal - 2006
http://www.oyez.org/cases/2000-2009/2001/2001_00_1737/
Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of New York v. Village of Stratton - 2002
http://www.oyez.org/cases/1990-1999/1991/1991_90_1014/
Lee v. Weisman - 1992
http://www.oyez.org/cases/2000-2009/2004/2004_03_1693/
McCreary County v. ACLU - 2005
http://www.oyez.org/cases/1990-1999/1999/1999_99_62/
Santa Fe Independent School Dist. v. Doe - 2000
http://www.oyez.org/cases/2000-2009/2004/2004_03_1500/
Van Orden v. Perry - 2005
Gonzales v. O Centro Espirita Beneficiente Uniao Do Vegetal - 2006
http://www.oyez.org/cases/2000-2009/2001/2001_00_1737/
Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of New York v. Village of Stratton - 2002
http://www.oyez.org/cases/1990-1999/1991/1991_90_1014/
Lee v. Weisman - 1992
http://www.oyez.org/cases/2000-2009/2004/2004_03_1693/
McCreary County v. ACLU - 2005
http://www.oyez.org/cases/1990-1999/1999/1999_99_62/
Santa Fe Independent School Dist. v. Doe - 2000
http://www.oyez.org/cases/2000-2009/2004/2004_03_1500/
Van Orden v. Perry - 2005
Monday, October 20, 2008
Sophomores:
You may access today's PowerPoint presentation by visiting the link below:
http://briefcase.yahoo.com/msdonnellyenglish
You may access today's PowerPoint presentation by visiting the link below:
http://briefcase.yahoo.com/msdonnellyenglish
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Freshmen:
1. Why does Odysseus offer the Cyclops the liquor he brought from the ship?
2. What might Odysseus be planning (lines 274-275)
3. What do the other Cyclopes assume to be the source of Polyphemus’ pain?
4. Why do you think he reveals so much about himself (lines 415-419)
5. Read page 914 & answer questions 3 & 4
Sophomores: There is no homework tonight, however, you should be engaging in the pre-writing process for your unit essay.
1. Why does Odysseus offer the Cyclops the liquor he brought from the ship?
2. What might Odysseus be planning (lines 274-275)
3. What do the other Cyclopes assume to be the source of Polyphemus’ pain?
4. Why do you think he reveals so much about himself (lines 415-419)
5. Read page 914 & answer questions 3 & 4
Sophomores: There is no homework tonight, however, you should be engaging in the pre-writing process for your unit essay.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Freshmen: Tomorrow's quiz will cover Books 1-8 of The Odyssey, with a little snippit of Book 9 that we discussed in class.
Read Book 9 (pgs. 896 – 903 line 210)
Answer:
1. How are the Lotus Eaters a threat to Odysseus and his men?
2. Why doesn’t Odysseus respect the Cyclopes?
3. What does Odysseus’ metaphor imply about the Cyclops?
4. Why does Odysseus refuse his men’s “sound” request?
5. What is the Cyclops’ attitude toward the gods?
6. Why do you think Odysseus lies about his ship?Why doesn’t Odysseus kill the Cyclops at this time?
Sophomores: There will be a test on Acts II and III of Inherit the Wind and the related vocabulary TOMORROW!
Read Book 9 (pgs. 896 – 903 line 210)
Answer:
1. How are the Lotus Eaters a threat to Odysseus and his men?
2. Why doesn’t Odysseus respect the Cyclopes?
3. What does Odysseus’ metaphor imply about the Cyclops?
4. Why does Odysseus refuse his men’s “sound” request?
5. What is the Cyclops’ attitude toward the gods?
6. Why do you think Odysseus lies about his ship?Why doesn’t Odysseus kill the Cyclops at this time?
Sophomores: There will be a test on Acts II and III of Inherit the Wind and the related vocabulary TOMORROW!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Freshmen: click http://www.mythweb.com/ for access to the online version of The Odyssey. Click through the link labled "Heroes" and look for "Odysseus." Remember to read the detailed version.
Sophomores: There will be an Inherit the Wind test on Thursday.
Sophomores: There will be an Inherit the Wind test on Thursday.
Monday, October 06, 2008
Happy Monday/Wednesday!
9th grade: There is no formal homework tonight. We will continue reading the excerpt from "The Iliad" in class tomorrow.
10th grade: Please complete questions #6 & 7 from the study guide. Find an example of ABOMINATION in the Bible for extra credit (look online on a search engine). Bring it to class & make sure you cite your source!
10th grade: Please complete questions #6 & 7 from the study guide. Find an example of ABOMINATION in the Bible for extra credit (look online on a search engine). Bring it to class & make sure you cite your source!
Friday, October 03, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Happy Mid-Week Break
9th Grade: Prepare for a quiz on Thursday. It will cover what we have read for Oedipus Rex thus far, including relevant background information.
10th Grade: Please see me if you missed class today, as you will need to take a make-up test for Act I of Inherit the Wind ASAP. Tonight's homework is to define the Section II vocabulary words in your notebook. You do not need to complete Frayer Models for these words, you just need to define them. As well, begin reading Act II Scene 1.
I have a new website! Check it out at http://teacher2.smithtown.k12.ny.us/mdonnelly
10th Grade: Please see me if you missed class today, as you will need to take a make-up test for Act I of Inherit the Wind ASAP. Tonight's homework is to define the Section II vocabulary words in your notebook. You do not need to complete Frayer Models for these words, you just need to define them. As well, begin reading Act II Scene 1.
I have a new website! Check it out at http://teacher2.smithtown.k12.ny.us/mdonnelly
Friday, September 26, 2008
Rainy Weekend News
Hello everyone!
Freshmen: You have no homework this weekend! However, make sure all of the questions from Oedipus Rex play packets #1 and #2 are answered. You will be quizzed on them at some point!
Sophomores: You have a test on Act I of Inherit the Wind on Monday. It will also include vocabulary terms (Section 1 only) and The Creation and the Fall.
WEB Bonus: Just for checking the blog this weekend, I'm going to give you a hint about one of the test questions. For five points, I will ask you to create a Frayer Model for one of the vocabulary words. It will either be heretic, chautauqua, or eternity. Good luck!
Freshmen: You have no homework this weekend! However, make sure all of the questions from Oedipus Rex play packets #1 and #2 are answered. You will be quizzed on them at some point!
Sophomores: You have a test on Act I of Inherit the Wind on Monday. It will also include vocabulary terms (Section 1 only) and The Creation and the Fall.
WEB Bonus: Just for checking the blog this weekend, I'm going to give you a hint about one of the test questions. For five points, I will ask you to create a Frayer Model for one of the vocabulary words. It will either be heretic, chautauqua, or eternity. Good luck!
Monday, September 22, 2008
For homework tonight...
Sophomores: Please read Inherit the Wind to almost the end of Scene 1. Answer questions 7-9 for homework tonight. The definitions for Section 1 vocabulary words are due in class on Wednesday.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Enjoy your weekend!!
Freshmen: See the post below about preparing for Monday's quiz. It will be all multiple choice. Finish reading Play Packet 1 over the weekend.
Sophomores: Please read to page 22 of Inherit the Wind and answer questions 4 - 6 for homework. There will be a quiz on Monday about the John T. Scopes trial and its connection to the play. Review your notes from class or consult the hyperlinks from the webquest.
Sophomores: Please read to page 22 of Inherit the Wind and answer questions 4 - 6 for homework. There will be a quiz on Monday about the John T. Scopes trial and its connection to the play. Review your notes from class or consult the hyperlinks from the webquest.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Homework information
Freshmen: Prepare for a Greek Mythology quiz on Monday that will include the Creation Myth, the stories of Zeus, Poseidon & Athena, related vocabulary terms, and the introduction to Oedipus Rex. Please check the bin for "Play Packet 1" if you missed class today. We will start reading in class tomorrow.
Sophomores: If you missed class today, please begin reading Act I, Scene I of Inherit the Wind. In class we stopped on page 9 right where Rachel leaves Bert Cates at the courthouse. Questions 1-3 on the study guide were assigned and will be checked in class.
There will be a quiz on Monday. Details to follow.
Sophomores: If you missed class today, please begin reading Act I, Scene I of Inherit the Wind. In class we stopped on page 9 right where Rachel leaves Bert Cates at the courthouse. Questions 1-3 on the study guide were assigned and will be checked in class.
There will be a quiz on Monday. Details to follow.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
WebQuest for English 10R - Inherit The Wind
Answer each of these questions to get background information about Inherit the Wind. You must type your answers in Microsoft Word or on looseleaf paper, and they must be in your own words and in full sentences. In other words, you may not just cut and paste answers from websites. You may work individually or in pairs. If you do not finish the webquest in class, it becomes homework. Good luck and happy learning!
Group 1 = Charles Darwin & Evolution
Group 2 = The Scopes Trial
Group 3 = William Jennings Bryan
Group 4 = Clarence Darrow
Group 5 = ACLU
Group 6 = John T. Scopes
Charles Darwin and Evolution - The case in the play is based off of the findings of naturalist Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution.
1. When and where was Darwin born?
2. What was the purpose of Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle?
3. What four theories did Darwin concoct about evolution?
4. According to Darwin, what determines a species survival or extinction?
5. What is the title of Darwin's famous book, published in 1859?
6. Why did many people oppose evolution?
7. What did Darwin supposedly do on his deathbed?
The Scopes Trial - The trial in Inherit the Wind is very loosely based on the famous Scopes Trial.
1. What is the nickname of this trial?
2. In what year did the trial take place?
3. What was the Butler Act?
4. What did the ACLU do in order to challenge the Butler Act?
5. Why did George Rappleyea want to bring a trial to Dayton?
6. Who was John T. Scopes?
7. As the trial began, what did the defense choose as their major argument?
8. What did Malone argue in terms of the Bible?
9. Bryan agreed to be questioned by Darrow. On what subject did Darrow question his adversary?
10. What verdict did the jury deliver?
William Jennings Bryan - The fictional character Matthew Harrison Brady is loosely based on this famous attorney.
1. When was Bryan born?
2. What are some of Bryan's accomplishments?
3. Why did Bryan oppose the theory of evolution?
4. From what illness did Bryan suffer?
5. When (specifically) did Bryan die?
Clarence Seward Darrow - The fictional character Henry Drummond is loosely based on this famous attorney.
1. When was Darrow born?
2. What kinds of people did Darrow tend to defend?
3. What controversy nearly ruined Darrow's career?
4. Why did Darrow decide to take the Scopes Trial?
5. When did Darrow die?
American Civil Liberties Union
Part 1
1. What is the mission of the ACLU?
2. The ACLU works to extend the right of what kinds of groups?
3. When was the ACLU founded?
Part 2
1. What did the ACLU's newspaper ad say?
2. Why did the ACLU attack the anti-evolution law?
3. Which ACLU attorney was the defense's mastermind?
4. What was the ACLU's plan for defense?
John T. Scopes - The fictional character Bertram T. Cates is loosely based on John Scopes.
1. What job did Scopes hold before the trial?
2. Where was Scopes called to discuss his involvement in the trial?
3. What couldn't Scopes remember doing? How does this change the trial?
4. After the trial, what did Scopes do with his life?
Group 1 = Charles Darwin & Evolution
Group 2 = The Scopes Trial
Group 3 = William Jennings Bryan
Group 4 = Clarence Darrow
Group 5 = ACLU
Group 6 = John T. Scopes
Charles Darwin and Evolution - The case in the play is based off of the findings of naturalist Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution.
1. When and where was Darwin born?
2. What was the purpose of Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle?
3. What four theories did Darwin concoct about evolution?
4. According to Darwin, what determines a species survival or extinction?
5. What is the title of Darwin's famous book, published in 1859?
6. Why did many people oppose evolution?
7. What did Darwin supposedly do on his deathbed?
The Scopes Trial - The trial in Inherit the Wind is very loosely based on the famous Scopes Trial.
1. What is the nickname of this trial?
2. In what year did the trial take place?
3. What was the Butler Act?
4. What did the ACLU do in order to challenge the Butler Act?
5. Why did George Rappleyea want to bring a trial to Dayton?
6. Who was John T. Scopes?
7. As the trial began, what did the defense choose as their major argument?
8. What did Malone argue in terms of the Bible?
9. Bryan agreed to be questioned by Darrow. On what subject did Darrow question his adversary?
10. What verdict did the jury deliver?
William Jennings Bryan - The fictional character Matthew Harrison Brady is loosely based on this famous attorney.
1. When was Bryan born?
2. What are some of Bryan's accomplishments?
3. Why did Bryan oppose the theory of evolution?
4. From what illness did Bryan suffer?
5. When (specifically) did Bryan die?
Clarence Seward Darrow - The fictional character Henry Drummond is loosely based on this famous attorney.
1. When was Darrow born?
2. What kinds of people did Darrow tend to defend?
3. What controversy nearly ruined Darrow's career?
4. Why did Darrow decide to take the Scopes Trial?
5. When did Darrow die?
American Civil Liberties Union
Part 1
1. What is the mission of the ACLU?
2. The ACLU works to extend the right of what kinds of groups?
3. When was the ACLU founded?
Part 2
1. What did the ACLU's newspaper ad say?
2. Why did the ACLU attack the anti-evolution law?
3. Which ACLU attorney was the defense's mastermind?
4. What was the ACLU's plan for defense?
John T. Scopes - The fictional character Bertram T. Cates is loosely based on John Scopes.
1. What job did Scopes hold before the trial?
2. Where was Scopes called to discuss his involvement in the trial?
3. What couldn't Scopes remember doing? How does this change the trial?
4. After the trial, what did Scopes do with his life?
Monday, September 15, 2008
Attention Freshmen:
Please check the blog if you are out this week because of a science field trip. Daily updates will be posted.
In class today we met with our groups and decided which of the three myths we wanted to write about. Your job tonight is to continue researching the one myth and start to formulate ideas for a 1 page story-like synposis of what happens. Your group will meet briefly tomorrow to start crafting the story. The myth share will occur at a later date.
A) Phaeton
B) Eros & Psyche
C) Midas
D) Minotaur
In class today we met with our groups and decided which of the three myths we wanted to write about. Your job tonight is to continue researching the one myth and start to formulate ideas for a 1 page story-like synposis of what happens. Your group will meet briefly tomorrow to start crafting the story. The myth share will occur at a later date.
A) Phaeton
B) Eros & Psyche
C) Midas
D) Minotaur
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
It's Wednesday already!
Freshmen: No homework tonight. Enjoy!
Sophomores: Please finish reading "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury (p. 87 text). You do not need to answer any questions, but make sure you have completed the reading in case there is a quiz!
SENIORS:
Notes for Joyce Carol Oates – “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”
Website referencing dedication to Bob Dylan: http://jco.usfca.edu/ondylan.html
Sophomores: Please finish reading "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury (p. 87 text). You do not need to answer any questions, but make sure you have completed the reading in case there is a quiz!
SENIORS:
Notes for Joyce Carol Oates – “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”
Website referencing dedication to Bob Dylan: http://jco.usfca.edu/ondylan.html
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Today's updates
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Freshmen: Please don't forget that your summer reading essay is due at the start of the class period tomorrow. It should be typed and double spaced. Please be sure to follow general MLA formatting guidelines. Please note: I am not requiring you to set your margins at 1" all around (the Microsoft Word default is just fine), nor do I expect you to put your last name and a page number in the header. Please just make sure you have a proper heading, and that your essay uses 12 point TNR font, is double spaced, and free from unneccesary spaces between paragraphs.
You are not required to submit a rough draft with this essay.
Sophomores: You will likely have a short story quiz on Friday. It will cover Harrison Bergeron, By the Waters of Babylon, and There Will Come Soft Rains.
Click here to visit the website for Newsday's "The Katie Trebing Story."
Freshmen: Please don't forget that your summer reading essay is due at the start of the class period tomorrow. It should be typed and double spaced. Please be sure to follow general MLA formatting guidelines. Please note: I am not requiring you to set your margins at 1" all around (the Microsoft Word default is just fine), nor do I expect you to put your last name and a page number in the header. Please just make sure you have a proper heading, and that your essay uses 12 point TNR font, is double spaced, and free from unneccesary spaces between paragraphs.
You are not required to submit a rough draft with this essay.
Sophomores: You will likely have a short story quiz on Friday. It will cover Harrison Bergeron, By the Waters of Babylon, and There Will Come Soft Rains.
Click here to visit the website for Newsday's "The Katie Trebing Story."
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Weekend Update
Hello, all! Sorry for the late update this weekend.
Freshman - You should be working on creating a first draft of your literary essay.
Sophomores - Please read the short story "By The Waters of Babylon" in the textbook. For homework, please complete questions 3, 6 & 8 on page 53.
Freshman - You should be working on creating a first draft of your literary essay.
Sophomores - Please read the short story "By The Waters of Babylon" in the textbook. For homework, please complete questions 3, 6 & 8 on page 53.
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Harrison Bergeron - English 10
In case you are interested in viewing more of the film we saw in class, I've posted the link here.
If you were unable to get your own textbook, there is an online version of the story here.
Tonight's homework is to answer questions 2,5, and 7 on page 27 of the text. We'll talk about these answers tomorrow in class.
If you were unable to get your own textbook, there is an online version of the story here.
Tonight's homework is to answer questions 2,5, and 7 on page 27 of the text. We'll talk about these answers tomorrow in class.
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