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.
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Monday, September 29, 2008
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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