Finish reading and making notes on Act 1. Be prepared to present your response to the question you chose for Friday's class.
If you have not yet written the section D prov. exam composition, you must submit by 3:20 today.
Hint: never just read for AP Lit. Always read with a pen. It's not enough to simply write down quotes. Make connections. Know what you are looking for. Make inferences. Notice patterns, motifs, changes in diction. You become better readers in this manner, of course, and it ends up taking less time. You don't have to keep re-reading and dozing off. It's called active reading. If you need help to be a better reader, let me know. I have tips.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
English 10A
Today, we re-wrote the paragraphs from last week's story, "Saturday Climbing". We focused on ensuring that we are learning literary paragraph structure. As you re-write each sentence, make sure you know why you are doing so. What does it mean to prove the thesis? How will you refer to climbing examples and explain how they represent the changes in the relationship? Why is it effective for an author to do so?
Hand in the worksheet next class.
Next, you had twenty minutes to get a good start on the paragraph. The question is listed on last day's blog as well. Make sure you follow the same steps. Describe what she learns and explain what each lesson could be foreshadowing.
You will need a strong thesis to start that includes all the lessons. For example,
In "Part One" of the novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, Scout learns several key lessons which foreshadow that in a prejudiced town such as Maycomb, to combat prejudice, ignorance and injustice, one must be willing to step away from the crowd and question society.
First opinion: The first lesson Scout learns occurs in her kitchen when Calprnia scolds the young, hotheaded girl for mistreating their guest, Walter Cunningham. Scout believes that Walter should not be considered a guest in their home because he is a Cunningham; however, she must learn that all people are equal despite race or social status. this lesson foreshadows that Scout will begin to question society because many of the town's beliefs do not match her family's beliefs. Since Atticus is an educated lawyer, he teaches his daughter respect so the second lesson Scout encounters revolves around her father's choice to defend Tom Robinson. Scout is teased because her father is a "nigger-lover" (25) and consequently, because she loves her father, she responds to the taunts with her fists.
(Notice the diction, sentence variety, and transitions here). Since this question is fairly simple, it is a good opportunity for you to focus on your written expression.
Good luck. Hand in the paragraph on Thursday.
Hand in the worksheet next class.
Next, you had twenty minutes to get a good start on the paragraph. The question is listed on last day's blog as well. Make sure you follow the same steps. Describe what she learns and explain what each lesson could be foreshadowing.
You will need a strong thesis to start that includes all the lessons. For example,
In "Part One" of the novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, Scout learns several key lessons which foreshadow that in a prejudiced town such as Maycomb, to combat prejudice, ignorance and injustice, one must be willing to step away from the crowd and question society.
First opinion: The first lesson Scout learns occurs in her kitchen when Calprnia scolds the young, hotheaded girl for mistreating their guest, Walter Cunningham. Scout believes that Walter should not be considered a guest in their home because he is a Cunningham; however, she must learn that all people are equal despite race or social status. this lesson foreshadows that Scout will begin to question society because many of the town's beliefs do not match her family's beliefs. Since Atticus is an educated lawyer, he teaches his daughter respect so the second lesson Scout encounters revolves around her father's choice to defend Tom Robinson. Scout is teased because her father is a "nigger-lover" (25) and consequently, because she loves her father, she responds to the taunts with her fists.
(Notice the diction, sentence variety, and transitions here). Since this question is fairly simple, it is a good opportunity for you to focus on your written expression.
Good luck. Hand in the paragraph on Thursday.
Lit 12
Today, I handed out the outline for the Xmas exam.
Part 1: 30 multiple choice (sometimes more) Focus on title, author, themes, characters, conflicts, recognition of lines, tone, diction, literary terms.
Part 2: Sight poem: It will be medieval or Renaissance so study the forms: epic, elegy, lyric, sonnet, ballad, frame tale, metaphysical, cavalier. By knowing the form, you will have an immediate advantage as you can add in pertienent details. Also, knowing the era will help you explain the themes, and structures. You will write a paragraph on the poem and answer 7 multiple choice questions.
Part 3: Discuss a passage from The Canterbury Tales in a literary paragraph. Look for its satirical elements and explain how the passage fits into the story as a whole.
Part 4: Literary Essay: As you study, organize the poems into themes. What do the poems say about death? Heroism? Loyalty? Love? Time? etc. Make sure to memorize quotes and use quotes from the multiple choices sections in your essay. You'll need to know the authors and the titles, which must be cited properly.
Tonight: Read John Milton's Paradise Lost, an excerpt from this epic poem. Arrive to class being able to explain what is happening. With that knowledge, we can then understand the themes, the images, the use of terms and their effects, etc. There will be a number of vocabulary words that we'll need to learn as well. I'll give you the list in class. Post-it note the words you would like to learn.
Part 1: 30 multiple choice (sometimes more) Focus on title, author, themes, characters, conflicts, recognition of lines, tone, diction, literary terms.
Part 2: Sight poem: It will be medieval or Renaissance so study the forms: epic, elegy, lyric, sonnet, ballad, frame tale, metaphysical, cavalier. By knowing the form, you will have an immediate advantage as you can add in pertienent details. Also, knowing the era will help you explain the themes, and structures. You will write a paragraph on the poem and answer 7 multiple choice questions.
Part 3: Discuss a passage from The Canterbury Tales in a literary paragraph. Look for its satirical elements and explain how the passage fits into the story as a whole.
Part 4: Literary Essay: As you study, organize the poems into themes. What do the poems say about death? Heroism? Loyalty? Love? Time? etc. Make sure to memorize quotes and use quotes from the multiple choices sections in your essay. You'll need to know the authors and the titles, which must be cited properly.
Tonight: Read John Milton's Paradise Lost, an excerpt from this epic poem. Arrive to class being able to explain what is happening. With that knowledge, we can then understand the themes, the images, the use of terms and their effects, etc. There will be a number of vocabulary words that we'll need to learn as well. I'll give you the list in class. Post-it note the words you would like to learn.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Writing 12
I introduced the glosa form today. If you were away, pick up the handouts from me so that you can get your poem written. It's 40 lines long and really fun.
Next Tuesday, Carla Funk will be reading to the class during period 5. You will all need to write a response to her reading. Remember that if you miss one of our classroom readings, you must make it up outside of class.
Tonight, Gabe and Karen are heading downtown to see the fiction writer, Chuck Palahniuk. Great job.
Grade 11s rock! Grade 12s were once grade 11s.
Next Tuesday, Carla Funk will be reading to the class during period 5. You will all need to write a response to her reading. Remember that if you miss one of our classroom readings, you must make it up outside of class.
Tonight, Gabe and Karen are heading downtown to see the fiction writer, Chuck Palahniuk. Great job.
Grade 11s rock! Grade 12s were once grade 11s.
AP Lit
We started reading Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. It's found in your textbook, page 1236. We discussed the changes in theatre and changes in the definition of the tragic hero. Read the notes pages 1232-1236.
We read and made notes on pages 1236-1243.
We read and made notes on pages 1236-1243.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Lit 12
We re-wrote the paragraph from the test sonnet or if we did well on that sonnet, we read sonnet 73 and wrote a paragraph on that. Next class, we'll go over the multiple choice so that you can feel more confident preparing for this type of question.
We'll finish John Donne's poem next class.
Re-writes for the paragraph need to be completed by Wed.
I can be here Tues. at lunch for a mass re-write. How does that sound?
For those wishing to re-write the multiple choice, I'll need to make a new exam so probably Wed. would at lunch for that one.
Keep studying terms, lines, themes, and authors to prepare for the December exam.
We'll finish John Donne's poem next class.
Re-writes for the paragraph need to be completed by Wed.
I can be here Tues. at lunch for a mass re-write. How does that sound?
For those wishing to re-write the multiple choice, I'll need to make a new exam so probably Wed. would at lunch for that one.
Keep studying terms, lines, themes, and authors to prepare for the December exam.
English 10 A
I'll return your tests and your short stories and your term marks on Tuesday.
Make sure that you have read and thoroughly understood Part 1 (to page112) of To Kill a Mockingbird and that you have sufficient post-it notes to respond to the question below in a paragraph on Tuesday.
You'll be able to use this paragraph in your essay about the novel later in the month.
Please keep reading your USSR books as you lost today's 15 minutes due to the test.
In a literary paragraph of approximately 300 words, explain three lessons that Scout has learned and include in your discussion what the author might be foreshadowing. You may use your novels to answer the question but having thought about this question before hand and choosing your favourite three events will be ideal.
Also, list your top ten events from the novel so far. If you have a busy week next week, plan to get the novel finished. We'll be finished it by early December and then we'll create quote logs which allow you to do a close analysis of the text and turn it into a formal, literary essay of 1200 to 1500 words.
Have a good weekend.
Make sure that you have read and thoroughly understood Part 1 (to page112) of To Kill a Mockingbird and that you have sufficient post-it notes to respond to the question below in a paragraph on Tuesday.
You'll be able to use this paragraph in your essay about the novel later in the month.
Please keep reading your USSR books as you lost today's 15 minutes due to the test.
In a literary paragraph of approximately 300 words, explain three lessons that Scout has learned and include in your discussion what the author might be foreshadowing. You may use your novels to answer the question but having thought about this question before hand and choosing your favourite three events will be ideal.
Also, list your top ten events from the novel so far. If you have a busy week next week, plan to get the novel finished. We'll be finished it by early December and then we'll create quote logs which allow you to do a close analysis of the text and turn it into a formal, literary essay of 1200 to 1500 words.
Have a good weekend.
Writing 12
My husband and I really loved the play last night and I was also really proud to see so many Writing 12 students either in the play or in the audience. You rock! Congrats.
Hail to thee, Great Moodlers! To moodle, verb, created by the wonderful writing teacher, Brenda Ueland, from New York City. She taught there in the 30s and her ideas are in the book, If You Want To Write.
Ueland reminds us that we have to replenish the well. We can't expect our imaginations to feed us if we don't feed our imaginations.
One of the best ways to do so is to moodle.
Moodling means creating a sensory experience where you won't be interrupted. Hence, our class today. Candles, logs burning in the fire, chocolate caramels, the smell of juicy Mandarin oranges, silence in the room and time to read poetry. We read, sipped, slurped, sucked, sighed and read some more and I think we all left feeling a lot lighter and more able to receive the poems when they wish to arrive.
Go forth and moodle, my friends. Write because it's fun and you can. Luckily, so far in Canada, you can say what you want without reprisal. Not so in a lot of countries in the world. Poets are imprisoned for having imaginations and putting their tongues onto the page.
See if you can incorporate one of the ideas from the elegy samples we read yesterday into a new poem that you create this weekend. Bring your new poem to class on Monday to share with the group.
Jack and Kaylaa present Margaret Atwood's poetry to us on Monday.
Hail to thee, Great Moodlers! To moodle, verb, created by the wonderful writing teacher, Brenda Ueland, from New York City. She taught there in the 30s and her ideas are in the book, If You Want To Write.
Ueland reminds us that we have to replenish the well. We can't expect our imaginations to feed us if we don't feed our imaginations.
One of the best ways to do so is to moodle.
Moodling means creating a sensory experience where you won't be interrupted. Hence, our class today. Candles, logs burning in the fire, chocolate caramels, the smell of juicy Mandarin oranges, silence in the room and time to read poetry. We read, sipped, slurped, sucked, sighed and read some more and I think we all left feeling a lot lighter and more able to receive the poems when they wish to arrive.
Go forth and moodle, my friends. Write because it's fun and you can. Luckily, so far in Canada, you can say what you want without reprisal. Not so in a lot of countries in the world. Poets are imprisoned for having imaginations and putting their tongues onto the page.
See if you can incorporate one of the ideas from the elegy samples we read yesterday into a new poem that you create this weekend. Bring your new poem to class on Monday to share with the group.
Jack and Kaylaa present Margaret Atwood's poetry to us on Monday.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
English 10 A
TEST FRIDAY. SEE BELOW FOR WAYS TO STUDY!
We read for 15 minutes. It looks like you have all chosen excellent books to read.
We added the next two words to our list, unsullied and subsequent.
We reviewed the paragraph writing expectations for Friday's test.
Introductory sentence must answer the question with a provocative opinion (which you are determined you can prove) and mention the author and the title (in quotation marks).
First opinion (from your so what? chart)
First piece of evidence (paraphrase or a quotation) from your What? chart
First explanation/elaboration (Here you explain how this example really proves your thesis)
Ex: Ellen locks the caregivers in the cupboard because she is frustrated by their lack of respect. She has been imprisoned on several occasions for the petty crime of being a child. She can not be late to breakfast, have a hair out of place, or make any noise in the house. Sadly, the distressed girl naively assumes she can lock away her troubles. The fact that she abandons the man and woman in their cage and returns to bed exemplifies her childish solution to her difficulties but does not justify her actions.
Transition
Second opinion
Second piece of evidence
Second elaboration
Transition
Third opinion
Third piece of evidence
Third explanation/elaboration
Concluding sentence (Repeat the thesis (make sure you are summarizing the arguments made in the paragraph. There should be nothing new here). Use emotional language.
Ellen's plight and naive resolution demonstrate her frustration--she is a lonesome child with no recourse for change. The final image of Ellen under the frail covers emphasizes her enormous vulnerability.
Ta Da! Done.
Now, following the structure means you are 1/3 of the way there, right?
You are marked on
STRUCTURE (FORMAT, TRANSITIONS, CLARITY, LOGICAL DEVELOPMENT)
CONTENT (INSIGHTFUL OPINIONS SUPPORTED WTH EVIDENCE. DO NOT RE-TELL THE STORY AS YOU CANNOT GAIN MARKS IN THAT MANNER)
STYLE: FORMAL DICTION, SENTENCE VARIETY (LENGTH AND TYPE), VERB USAGE, ENGAGEMENT, ENTHUSIASM,
WE CREATED A LIST OF STRONG VERBS TODAY:
exemplify
elucidates
emphasized
depicts
reveals
demonstrates
illustrates
portrays
authenticates
testify
communicate
unveil
demystify
enforce
disclose
exclaim
proclaim
state
manifest
ARRIVE PREPARED.
You have studied the must-haves list, how to cite, your transitions page, your verbs, your previous paragraphs, your corrections' sheet, and you are predicting and finding key passages as you read. You are comfortable looking for inferences and supporting your theories with evidence.
Yay!!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
PLAN TO BRING:
A FAVOURITE PEN
WATER
YOUR HANDOUTS(MUST-HAVES, HOW TO CITE, TRANSITIONS, VERBS, THESAURUS)
We read for 15 minutes. It looks like you have all chosen excellent books to read.
We added the next two words to our list, unsullied and subsequent.
We reviewed the paragraph writing expectations for Friday's test.
Introductory sentence must answer the question with a provocative opinion (which you are determined you can prove) and mention the author and the title (in quotation marks).
First opinion (from your so what? chart)
First piece of evidence (paraphrase or a quotation) from your What? chart
First explanation/elaboration (Here you explain how this example really proves your thesis)
Ex: Ellen locks the caregivers in the cupboard because she is frustrated by their lack of respect. She has been imprisoned on several occasions for the petty crime of being a child. She can not be late to breakfast, have a hair out of place, or make any noise in the house. Sadly, the distressed girl naively assumes she can lock away her troubles. The fact that she abandons the man and woman in their cage and returns to bed exemplifies her childish solution to her difficulties but does not justify her actions.
Transition
Second opinion
Second piece of evidence
Second elaboration
Transition
Third opinion
Third piece of evidence
Third explanation/elaboration
Concluding sentence (Repeat the thesis (make sure you are summarizing the arguments made in the paragraph. There should be nothing new here). Use emotional language.
Ellen's plight and naive resolution demonstrate her frustration--she is a lonesome child with no recourse for change. The final image of Ellen under the frail covers emphasizes her enormous vulnerability.
Ta Da! Done.
Now, following the structure means you are 1/3 of the way there, right?
You are marked on
STRUCTURE (FORMAT, TRANSITIONS, CLARITY, LOGICAL DEVELOPMENT)
CONTENT (INSIGHTFUL OPINIONS SUPPORTED WTH EVIDENCE. DO NOT RE-TELL THE STORY AS YOU CANNOT GAIN MARKS IN THAT MANNER)
STYLE: FORMAL DICTION, SENTENCE VARIETY (LENGTH AND TYPE), VERB USAGE, ENGAGEMENT, ENTHUSIASM,
WE CREATED A LIST OF STRONG VERBS TODAY:
exemplify
elucidates
emphasized
depicts
reveals
demonstrates
illustrates
portrays
authenticates
testify
communicate
unveil
demystify
enforce
disclose
exclaim
proclaim
state
manifest
ARRIVE PREPARED.
You have studied the must-haves list, how to cite, your transitions page, your verbs, your previous paragraphs, your corrections' sheet, and you are predicting and finding key passages as you read. You are comfortable looking for inferences and supporting your theories with evidence.
Yay!!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
PLAN TO BRING:
A FAVOURITE PEN
WATER
YOUR HANDOUTS(MUST-HAVES, HOW TO CITE, TRANSITIONS, VERBS, THESAURUS)
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Lit 12
We did a number of poems today. Well done. Review the notes on cavalier poetry conventions and ethos.
Make sure you can match the following poets to the poems
Andrew Marvell "To His Coy Mistress" (Supplemental)
Richard Lovelace "To Lucasta, On Going to Wars" "To Lucasta, From Prison" (Supplemental)
Sir John Suckling "The Constant Lover" (Supplemental)
Robert Herrick "To The Virgins, To Make Much of Time" (Core List)
Next, we introduced John Donne and his Holy Sonnet 6 (Death, be not proud) and began
his poem " A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning"
Review:
Define
apostrophe
conceit (an unusual or unexpected comparison)
metaphysical conceit (The juxtaposition of two seemingly incompatible ideas)
constancy / inconstancy
metaphysical poetry
Match the following lines to their author and title
But, at my back I always hear
Time's winged chariot hurrying near
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old Time is still a -flying
Out upon it! I have loved
Three whole days together!
I could not love thee, dear, so much,
Loved I not honor more.
Stone walls do not a prison make,
Nor iron bars a cage
So let us melt, and make no noise,
No tear-floods, nor sigh-tempests
move.
Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men
And dost with poison, war and sickness dwell
Next, state why each passage is essential to the poem's theme.
No homework tonight other than review so that we can support SMUS Student Theatre Society.
This group has worked hard for two months to create this show, written by SMUS English teacher, Jenn Fraser. Show your support and come out to watch the play. Doors open at 6:30.
Make sure you can match the following poets to the poems
Andrew Marvell "To His Coy Mistress" (Supplemental)
Richard Lovelace "To Lucasta, On Going to Wars" "To Lucasta, From Prison" (Supplemental)
Sir John Suckling "The Constant Lover" (Supplemental)
Robert Herrick "To The Virgins, To Make Much of Time" (Core List)
Next, we introduced John Donne and his Holy Sonnet 6 (Death, be not proud) and began
his poem " A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning"
Review:
Define
apostrophe
conceit (an unusual or unexpected comparison)
metaphysical conceit (The juxtaposition of two seemingly incompatible ideas)
constancy / inconstancy
metaphysical poetry
Match the following lines to their author and title
But, at my back I always hear
Time's winged chariot hurrying near
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old Time is still a -flying
Out upon it! I have loved
Three whole days together!
I could not love thee, dear, so much,
Loved I not honor more.
Stone walls do not a prison make,
Nor iron bars a cage
So let us melt, and make no noise,
No tear-floods, nor sigh-tempests
move.
Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men
And dost with poison, war and sickness dwell
Next, state why each passage is essential to the poem's theme.
No homework tonight other than review so that we can support SMUS Student Theatre Society.
This group has worked hard for two months to create this show, written by SMUS English teacher, Jenn Fraser. Show your support and come out to watch the play. Doors open at 6:30.
AP Lit
Read through the exam so that you have a strong sense of each section and what you are expected to do and how you will be marked.
Start thinking of a character, setting, conflict and epiphany that you can use for a section D practice-write, which I will assign once we have practiced how to do the section.
Google Grade 12 provincial exams for more sample exams.
We'll be starting Death of a Salesman next week.
I have a number of handouts to give you Friday so that you can prepare well for the mock provincial, which is held Dec. 9, 1 p.m. in the double gym.
Start thinking of a character, setting, conflict and epiphany that you can use for a section D practice-write, which I will assign once we have practiced how to do the section.
Google Grade 12 provincial exams for more sample exams.
We'll be starting Death of a Salesman next week.
I have a number of handouts to give you Friday so that you can prepare well for the mock provincial, which is held Dec. 9, 1 p.m. in the double gym.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Writing 12
Tonight at Open Space Gallery, (on Fort St. near Wharf), the great Patrick Lane is launching his new book!! Come on down if you can. 7:30.
Free. Free food, too.
If you HAVE not yet been to a literary event, use today's poetry slam for your event and write up a response (follow the Larissa Horlor sample response). I need these by the end of the week.
No response for a literary event outside of classtime by Friday means your Dec. report card will not look good so please get it done.
The best response to today's slam event will be published in the SMUS Review.
Go team Go!
Anyone interested in being on SMUS slam team? The big slam event is in April but it's never too soon to get started. We will start meeting on Fridays in room 233 soon.
Your two poems were due today. If you forgot (you will need to be publically flogged since you know that two poems are due every day 1. I will be shopping for a new whip this evening on my way to the poetry reading. Any suggestions for whip style appreciated.
Free. Free food, too.
If you HAVE not yet been to a literary event, use today's poetry slam for your event and write up a response (follow the Larissa Horlor sample response). I need these by the end of the week.
No response for a literary event outside of classtime by Friday means your Dec. report card will not look good so please get it done.
The best response to today's slam event will be published in the SMUS Review.
Go team Go!
Anyone interested in being on SMUS slam team? The big slam event is in April but it's never too soon to get started. We will start meeting on Fridays in room 233 soon.
Your two poems were due today. If you forgot (you will need to be publically flogged since you know that two poems are due every day 1. I will be shopping for a new whip this evening on my way to the poetry reading. Any suggestions for whip style appreciated.
Lit 12 Tuesday, Nov. 22
Good job on today's test. I'll get them back to you early next week as I will wait until everyone has written it.
Tonight: Read Robert Herrick's short poem on page 288: "To The Virgins, to Make Much of Time".
First, take notes on Robert Herrick's life (287).
The poem is an example of Cavalier style and carpe diem theme. It is written in four quatrains with a specific rhyme scheme and iambic tetrametre.
Take notes on the following:
How does it fit the Cavalier conventions?
What is the tone of the piece and does it change at all? If so, why?
Who is the persona addressing?
What key images seem to stand out? How do they fit the historical time period? Witty? Serious? Exotic? Artifical? Biblical? Hyperbolic? etc
How might a woman respond to such a poem?
This poem is on the core list but feel free to read other examples of Cavalier poetry. Many examples are in our text book.
Next day I'll check your notes and answer any questions you may have.
We will be moving on to John Donne and a famous example of metaphysical poetry. Plus, we'll do Donne's sonnet-"Death Be Not Proud". You'll love it!
Tonight: Read Robert Herrick's short poem on page 288: "To The Virgins, to Make Much of Time".
First, take notes on Robert Herrick's life (287).
The poem is an example of Cavalier style and carpe diem theme. It is written in four quatrains with a specific rhyme scheme and iambic tetrametre.
Take notes on the following:
How does it fit the Cavalier conventions?
What is the tone of the piece and does it change at all? If so, why?
Who is the persona addressing?
What key images seem to stand out? How do they fit the historical time period? Witty? Serious? Exotic? Artifical? Biblical? Hyperbolic? etc
How might a woman respond to such a poem?
This poem is on the core list but feel free to read other examples of Cavalier poetry. Many examples are in our text book.
Next day I'll check your notes and answer any questions you may have.
We will be moving on to John Donne and a famous example of metaphysical poetry. Plus, we'll do Donne's sonnet-"Death Be Not Proud". You'll love it!
Monday, November 21, 2011
AP Lit
Today, I collected the quotation logs and we wrote the essays.
Next two days--English 12 exam prep. Check the date and time for your English 12 Dec. exam.
Next two days--English 12 exam prep. Check the date and time for your English 12 Dec. exam.
Lit 12
We completed the quiz on the Jacobean era, Civil War, and the Protectorate and late 17th century changes in literature. Make sure you take good notes as it is an open-book quiz.
Get the notes on cavalier poetry, and the carpe diem theme.
Read Andrew Marvell's poem, "To My Coy Mistress" page 277.
Next, in preparation for tomorrow's test, we worked on individual analysis of the poem and each group presented 8 lines. I found the presentations thorough, provocative and surprising--three qualities we look for in literary analysis.
Tonight: Review the notes on Medieval and Elizabethan eras, review the terms, review the authors and titles and key quotes. Note the themes and styles of each piece.
Next, study your paragraph writing. Where do you need to focus? Memorize the literary must-haves list and bring a pen and a pencil to class tomorrow. Be on time as you'll need every minute to perform well. Be sure you get a good sleep.
You are doing well. Good luck tomorrow.
Get the notes on cavalier poetry, and the carpe diem theme.
Read Andrew Marvell's poem, "To My Coy Mistress" page 277.
Next, in preparation for tomorrow's test, we worked on individual analysis of the poem and each group presented 8 lines. I found the presentations thorough, provocative and surprising--three qualities we look for in literary analysis.
Tonight: Review the notes on Medieval and Elizabethan eras, review the terms, review the authors and titles and key quotes. Note the themes and styles of each piece.
Next, study your paragraph writing. Where do you need to focus? Memorize the literary must-haves list and bring a pen and a pencil to class tomorrow. Be on time as you'll need every minute to perform well. Be sure you get a good sleep.
You are doing well. Good luck tomorrow.
English 10 A
We added the next two words to our list and had a quiz on all four words. Create pictures in your heads for each word so that they are easier to remember. Read to page 74 and be sure to post-it key quotes. Study for your comprehension test which is this Friday. Bring all the handouts you'll need for the test: literary must-haves, transitions, how to cite, writing a strong thesis, etc. Take home your blue folders and study your previous paragraphs.
Re-writes of short stories are now due. Be sure to submit your draft with the new version.
Come to the lecture theatre at lunch to hear slam poetry team: The Fugitives and if you have permission from your period 4 teacher, stay for the writing workshop. Bring pen and paper.
We practiced the what/so-what chart for chapters 1-3.
Re-writes of short stories are now due. Be sure to submit your draft with the new version.
Come to the lecture theatre at lunch to hear slam poetry team: The Fugitives and if you have permission from your period 4 teacher, stay for the writing workshop. Bring pen and paper.
We practiced the what/so-what chart for chapters 1-3.
Friday, November 18, 2011
AP Lit
Arrive Monday with your thesis ready to go and have the quotations that you'll use in your essay ready to go. Hand in the quotation logs at the beginning of class.
Schedule for the next month or so . . .
Mond: in-class essay
Wed. Thurs--English 12 Prep Mock 12 exam is Dec. 9 at 1 p.m.
Nov. 28 to Dec. 8--play by Arthur Miller Death of a Salesman (in your text--start reading it Monday night.)
Schedule for the next month or so . . .
Mond: in-class essay
Wed. Thurs--English 12 Prep Mock 12 exam is Dec. 9 at 1 p.m.
Nov. 28 to Dec. 8--play by Arthur Miller Death of a Salesman (in your text--start reading it Monday night.)
Writing 12
Great class this morning. The poems you are writing are sharp, witty, and profound. Well done.
Two poems are due Tuesday. Please ensure that you've used our editing sheets as a guide so that you don't lose marks for careless editing.
Also, I've received Sept. / Oct. re-writes from Sophia, Harrison and Jackie. I need to see revisions by the end of next week. Thanks. Keep them coming.
You are always welcome to submit more than two poems on a day 1 as well.
REMEMBER: Tues. Nov. 22!! Special Guests
Tues. we meet in the theatre at lunch for The Fugitives' presentation and then Brendan Macleod will give us a poetry workshop in period four so bring paper and pens. Make sure you have permission to attend period 4. If you attend lunch and period 4, then you do not have to attend Writing in period 5, unless you want help editing or feel the need to get some more writing done.
Period 4 location TBA. It's either in our room or in the theatre.
Two poems are due Tuesday. Please ensure that you've used our editing sheets as a guide so that you don't lose marks for careless editing.
Also, I've received Sept. / Oct. re-writes from Sophia, Harrison and Jackie. I need to see revisions by the end of next week. Thanks. Keep them coming.
You are always welcome to submit more than two poems on a day 1 as well.
REMEMBER: Tues. Nov. 22!! Special Guests
Tues. we meet in the theatre at lunch for The Fugitives' presentation and then Brendan Macleod will give us a poetry workshop in period four so bring paper and pens. Make sure you have permission to attend period 4. If you attend lunch and period 4, then you do not have to attend Writing in period 5, unless you want help editing or feel the need to get some more writing done.
Period 4 location TBA. It's either in our room or in the theatre.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
English 10 A
Thanks to all the students who check the blog regularly. Get it to sync with your phone! If you were absent, pop by to pick up our new vocabulary list.
Today we did
1. assuage
2. malevolent (Review the vocabulary daily)
Please finish reading chapters 1, 2, 3. Post-it note at least two key passages/phrases/sentences per chapter.
What should I look for?
Write a word or phrase on the post-it so you'll remember why you thought it was important.
CHECK SDS: YOU HAVE A TEST NOV 24. IT WILL BE A READING COMPREHENSION TEST. YOU'LL READ A STORY AND ANSWER A QUESTION IN A LITERARY PARAGRAPH.
ALSO CHECK THE BLOG: WHEN IS YOUR DECEMBER EXAM?
HAVE YOU VISITED THE GRADE 10 EXAM SITE YET?
VISIT: English 10 Provincial Exam Samples
irony
shift in tone
prejudice
stereotype
injustice
loss of innocence etc
Today we did
1. assuage
2. malevolent (Review the vocabulary daily)
Please finish reading chapters 1, 2, 3. Post-it note at least two key passages/phrases/sentences per chapter.
What should I look for?
- Shifts in tone.
- Key scenes where injustice or prejudice is revealed.
- Scenes where the kids learn something or prejudice is questioned.
- Examples of stereotypes, gossip, a lack of questioning.
- Examples of injustice, poverty, misunderstanding.
- Any key symbols or motifs (symbols that are repeated, i.e. look for the mockingbird)
- Great quotes you think you will use in a paragraph or in an essay i.e. "It's a sin to kill a mockingbird" or "I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do."
Write a word or phrase on the post-it so you'll remember why you thought it was important.
CHECK SDS: YOU HAVE A TEST NOV 24. IT WILL BE A READING COMPREHENSION TEST. YOU'LL READ A STORY AND ANSWER A QUESTION IN A LITERARY PARAGRAPH.
ALSO CHECK THE BLOG: WHEN IS YOUR DECEMBER EXAM?
HAVE YOU VISITED THE GRADE 10 EXAM SITE YET?
VISIT: English 10 Provincial Exam Samples
irony
shift in tone
prejudice
stereotype
injustice
loss of innocence etc
Lit 12
Excellent Work! I love your passion for literature.
We re-read "The Passionate Shepherd To His Love" and took careful notes. If you were absent, be sure to borrow notes from a peer and make a copy. Next, we took notes on Sir Walter Raleigh and read his response to Marlowe: "The Nymph's Reply".
We returned to the historical note section of the text--The Jacobean Era, The Civil War, and The Protectorate and took notes.
Homework: Finish the notes on the Literature Section (4 pages) pages 145-148. Open note-book quiz, Monday.
TEST: TUESDAY, NOV. 22. BE PREPARED. You have made cards or notes for all the literary terms. Now, create notecards for the literature, author, title, themes, quotations and literary techniques such as form, tone, diction, as it is important to be prepared for future tests or exams.
We will have a sight poem on Tuesday's test. To prepare for the sight poem, study the literary must-haves. Read some of the ballads and sonnets in the text which are not on the core list and see if you can pick uout key images, shifts in tone, volta, or refrains etc. Create a TICK chart and a theme statement.In terms of improving your written expression, study the paragraphs you have written so far in the course (take home your portolios) and focus on one or two stylistic or organizational or insightful changes that you wish to make. By focussing on turning weaknesses into strengths, you are more able to actually monitor your progress.
Arrive with a goal for Tuesday's paragraph:
I.e: I want to ensure my thesis answers the question in an insightful way or I want to ensure that I use the best three pieces of evidence I can find and that I continually link the evidence to my thesis. I want to use stronger verbs so I'm replacing "is, seems, appears" with elucidates, exemplifies, emphasizes, depicts, portrays, reveals, elicits, demonstrates, etc . . .
We re-read "The Passionate Shepherd To His Love" and took careful notes. If you were absent, be sure to borrow notes from a peer and make a copy. Next, we took notes on Sir Walter Raleigh and read his response to Marlowe: "The Nymph's Reply".
We returned to the historical note section of the text--The Jacobean Era, The Civil War, and The Protectorate and took notes.
Homework: Finish the notes on the Literature Section (4 pages) pages 145-148. Open note-book quiz, Monday.
TEST: TUESDAY, NOV. 22. BE PREPARED. You have made cards or notes for all the literary terms. Now, create notecards for the literature, author, title, themes, quotations and literary techniques such as form, tone, diction, as it is important to be prepared for future tests or exams.
We will have a sight poem on Tuesday's test. To prepare for the sight poem, study the literary must-haves. Read some of the ballads and sonnets in the text which are not on the core list and see if you can pick uout key images, shifts in tone, volta, or refrains etc. Create a TICK chart and a theme statement.In terms of improving your written expression, study the paragraphs you have written so far in the course (take home your portolios) and focus on one or two stylistic or organizational or insightful changes that you wish to make. By focussing on turning weaknesses into strengths, you are more able to actually monitor your progress.
Arrive with a goal for Tuesday's paragraph:
I.e: I want to ensure my thesis answers the question in an insightful way or I want to ensure that I use the best three pieces of evidence I can find and that I continually link the evidence to my thesis. I want to use stronger verbs so I'm replacing "is, seems, appears" with elucidates, exemplifies, emphasizes, depicts, portrays, reveals, elicits, demonstrates, etc . . .
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
ENGLISH 10 A DECEMBER EXAM SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Dec. 13th (Afternoon - 1:00 start)
English 10A
Single Gym
BRING TWO PENS, TWO PENCILS, A WATCH, KLEENEX AND WATER. DRESS WARMLY. PANTS. WOOL SOCKS. SWEATERS.
English 10A
Single Gym
BRING TWO PENS, TWO PENCILS, A WATCH, KLEENEX AND WATER. DRESS WARMLY. PANTS. WOOL SOCKS. SWEATERS.
Writing 12
Another stellar presentation!! Thank you for choosing the work of Patricia Young as she is an incredible poet and her work is appropriate for us all to read and emulate.
I handed out two poems at the end of today's class. Please write one following that model (a long title and a list of interesting items). What do you notice about the poems? What will you try to do to imitate that style?
No need to type them up as you can do so in the lab on Friday. Please arrive on time.
Also, it's time to start revising those Sept. and Oct. poems or to write new ones to replace them. I need to have seen at least two versions of each poem before you can include them in your portfolio in Jan. so set yourself some time lines and stick to them.
Some ideas for today's assignment:
Reasons We Won't Talk Before Dinner On a Monday
Reasons Mother Cannot Sleep
Reasons The Wicked Witch is really not so bad
Reasons the Number 6 Bus Driver Sings in His Sleep
Reasons the Number One Killer is Sleep
Reasons God Has No Mercy For You
Reasons Shakespeare is Really Mrs. Fraser
Reasons _____________ House is really . . .
Reasons You Live in a Tree
Reasons The Wicked Witch Should Have Killed Dorothy
Reasons My Math Teacher Hates Me
Reasons Little Girls Really Do Want a Pony
Reasons Big Girls Don't
Reasons For The Next Best Thing
Reasons For That Circus in your Brain
Reasons For Leaving
Reasons For Staying
Reasons I Really Shouldn't Have Eaten ____________
I handed out two poems at the end of today's class. Please write one following that model (a long title and a list of interesting items). What do you notice about the poems? What will you try to do to imitate that style?
No need to type them up as you can do so in the lab on Friday. Please arrive on time.
Also, it's time to start revising those Sept. and Oct. poems or to write new ones to replace them. I need to have seen at least two versions of each poem before you can include them in your portfolio in Jan. so set yourself some time lines and stick to them.
Some ideas for today's assignment:
Reasons We Won't Talk Before Dinner On a Monday
Reasons Mother Cannot Sleep
Reasons The Wicked Witch is really not so bad
Reasons the Number 6 Bus Driver Sings in His Sleep
Reasons the Number One Killer is Sleep
Reasons God Has No Mercy For You
Reasons Shakespeare is Really Mrs. Fraser
Reasons _____________ House is really . . .
Reasons You Live in a Tree
Reasons The Wicked Witch Should Have Killed Dorothy
Reasons My Math Teacher Hates Me
Reasons Little Girls Really Do Want a Pony
Reasons Big Girls Don't
Reasons For The Next Best Thing
Reasons For That Circus in your Brain
Reasons For Leaving
Reasons For Staying
Reasons I Really Shouldn't Have Eaten ____________
AP Lit
DECEMBER EXAM DATE, TIME AND LOCATION
ALL AP LIT STUDENTS WRITE THE PROV. ENGLISH 12 EXAM IN JAN.
DECEMBER 9 YOU WILL WRITE A MOCK ENGLISH 12 PROVINCIAL. IT IS FOR MARKS.
FRIDAY, DEC. 9: 1PM IN THE DOUBLE GYM.
YOU'LL NEED TWO PENCILS, AN ERASER, A WATCH AND TWO PENS.
Could to see you able to write Hamlet essays in 80 minutes or less and then today synthesize thesis statements so quickly. Well done. Friday: Arrive with 3 good passages/quotes and analyses for your novel essay. You'll have time to complete them in class on Friday.
Monday we write the novel essay in class on the laptops from the library. Feel free to bring your laptop if you prefer. You must submit the quotation log before the essay begins. This time you need a minimum of 6 key passages annotated.
You may use your quotations (cited correctly) and bring in your thesis for the exam.
If you were away today, ask me for your Hamlet essay, and the list of free-response essay questions that I handed out today.
Your Hamlet essays were good. You are getting there and it's only November. You should feel proud!
ALL AP LIT STUDENTS WRITE THE PROV. ENGLISH 12 EXAM IN JAN.
DECEMBER 9 YOU WILL WRITE A MOCK ENGLISH 12 PROVINCIAL. IT IS FOR MARKS.
FRIDAY, DEC. 9: 1PM IN THE DOUBLE GYM.
YOU'LL NEED TWO PENCILS, AN ERASER, A WATCH AND TWO PENS.
Could to see you able to write Hamlet essays in 80 minutes or less and then today synthesize thesis statements so quickly. Well done. Friday: Arrive with 3 good passages/quotes and analyses for your novel essay. You'll have time to complete them in class on Friday.
Monday we write the novel essay in class on the laptops from the library. Feel free to bring your laptop if you prefer. You must submit the quotation log before the essay begins. This time you need a minimum of 6 key passages annotated.
You may use your quotations (cited correctly) and bring in your thesis for the exam.
If you were away today, ask me for your Hamlet essay, and the list of free-response essay questions that I handed out today.
Your Hamlet essays were good. You are getting there and it's only November. You should feel proud!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
English 10A
It was great to see your enthusiasm for the novel today. You were post-it noting and taking notes while I was reading aloud. See if you covered the information below. Let me know if I missed something that you wrote down.
See if you can answer these review questions:
THURSDAY IS A BIG DAY IN ENGLISH 10A. WHY?
See if you can answer these review questions:
- How do we cite novel titles? Underline or in quotation marks? When do you use italics?
- When and where is the book set? What does this choice of setting imply?
- Find three examples of indirect presentation in chapter one. (Showing and not telling).
- Define the phrase tongue-in-cheek.
- Who are the Ewells, the Radleys, Mrs. Dubose, Miss Rachel, Dill, Simon and Atticus Finch, Calpurnia, Jem and Scout.
- Define assuage, piety (pious), taciturn, entity, and any other new words.
- Who is Boo Radley and why do the kids want to make him come out?
- What do we learn about Southerners in this chapter?
- What do we learn about Maycomb? Why would she choose this setting?
- How do the children pass their time? What is revealed about these three children?
THURSDAY IS A BIG DAY IN ENGLISH 10A. WHY?
- SHORT STORY REVISIONS ARE DUE (STAPLE TO THE LAST REVISED COPY).
- INTRO TO THE NOVEL POWERPOINTS AND FILMS ARE DUE. PLEASE EMAIL ME THESE LINKS SO THAT WE DON'T HAVE TO KEEP LOGGING ON AND OFF.
Lit 12
Great to see that romance exists in room 233!! I'm impressed and we will work with Orla's heart!!
We read two sonnets parodying the ideal notions of Renaissance love poetry and then we had a quick look at Marlowe's famous pastoral. Next day, we'll look at the nymph's reply, who is, sadly, very much like Orla, and hoping for a more practical approach to love.
We'll also introduce the notion of carpe diem and have a look at some of the Cavalier poets. We'll need to do some work with the historical period in order to understand the depth to this seemingly light-hearted poetry.
Next Tuesday, prepare for a review test--Unit 1 and as far as we get in unit 2.
Multiple choice and a sight poem.
We read two sonnets parodying the ideal notions of Renaissance love poetry and then we had a quick look at Marlowe's famous pastoral. Next day, we'll look at the nymph's reply, who is, sadly, very much like Orla, and hoping for a more practical approach to love.
We'll also introduce the notion of carpe diem and have a look at some of the Cavalier poets. We'll need to do some work with the historical period in order to understand the depth to this seemingly light-hearted poetry.
Next Tuesday, prepare for a review test--Unit 1 and as far as we get in unit 2.
Multiple choice and a sight poem.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Lit 12
We need to be finished the core works under the Renaissance heading in time for our Xmas exam so feel free to read ahead, especially, if you find the language difficult.
Since we chose to cheer on the soccer team, we did not discuss the next sonnet together which means that you will need to make your own notes for each quatrain and couplet, please. Besides simply translating it into modern English, be sure to take note of any interesting literary techniques in "Sonnet 130". Discuss how this sonnet parodies sonnet conventions. This sonnet is anti-Petrarchan.
Since we chose to cheer on the soccer team, we did not discuss the next sonnet together which means that you will need to make your own notes for each quatrain and couplet, please. Besides simply translating it into modern English, be sure to take note of any interesting literary techniques in "Sonnet 130". Discuss how this sonnet parodies sonnet conventions. This sonnet is anti-Petrarchan.
English 10
Thanks for doing such an extensive job of your literacy project outlines. I look forward to reading them. I will give you time to work with your partners during Tuesday's class. We'll start To Kill a Mockingbird as well. Thurs. the intro to Mockingbird presentations are due.
NOV. 16th Please make sure that your Shelfari review is posted under the October group title.
Thanks. Look forward to reading your responses. If you have ideas for good reads for Xmas break, add them there.
NOV. 16th Please make sure that your Shelfari review is posted under the October group title.
Thanks. Look forward to reading your responses. If you have ideas for good reads for Xmas break, add them there.
Writing 12
I love having our class after vocal jazz. Please serenade us more!!
I look forward to hearing the poems you created today loosely based on something autobiographical.
Remember to change any details in order to make the poem work (once you get to the editing stage). Focus on sound and line break and accurate details. See if you can find the MUSIC of the poem.
We won't see each other for a week. Next class we have a student presentation on the work of poet, Patricia Young! That will be another exciting expedition into the craft of poetry.
You have the 50 WAYS TO WRITE A POEM sheet to inspire new creations. I suggest you write daily in order to stay in shape. Remember to write with things around you: write on a bus, in a cafe, at the dinner table (don't tell your parents it's homework!), with poetry books and art books and your journals beside you so that you, sit near a window, on a train works well, a plane, on a roof, in an elevator (glass elevators are best). Why? Because poetry comes from things. NOT IDEAS.
Enjoy.
Also: January will be here before we know it! Start editing/revising the poems for your manuscript now. You are welcome to submit them for editing at any time. Start early.
Two new poems due next DAY 1.
I look forward to hearing the poems you created today loosely based on something autobiographical.
Remember to change any details in order to make the poem work (once you get to the editing stage). Focus on sound and line break and accurate details. See if you can find the MUSIC of the poem.
We won't see each other for a week. Next class we have a student presentation on the work of poet, Patricia Young! That will be another exciting expedition into the craft of poetry.
You have the 50 WAYS TO WRITE A POEM sheet to inspire new creations. I suggest you write daily in order to stay in shape. Remember to write with things around you: write on a bus, in a cafe, at the dinner table (don't tell your parents it's homework!), with poetry books and art books and your journals beside you so that you, sit near a window, on a train works well, a plane, on a roof, in an elevator (glass elevators are best). Why? Because poetry comes from things. NOT IDEAS.
Enjoy.
Also: January will be here before we know it! Start editing/revising the poems for your manuscript now. You are welcome to submit them for editing at any time. Start early.
Two new poems due next DAY 1.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Writing 12
Great work this week with the poems. They still have a long way to go, but that is natural. I love the imagery this week and you are adding more context so we can follow along. It's good to see so much surprise and clarity, too. Keep using the editing sheets to edit your work.
Once you have revised copies, you may hand them to me for additional editing at any time. Write, PLEASE EDIT, at the top.
Tomorrow, bring an idea for a poem about a family incident, similar to the Jessica Senecal poem, Family Breakfast, which I read aloud today. We'll write a family poem during class tomorrow.
Once you have revised copies, you may hand them to me for additional editing at any time. Write, PLEASE EDIT, at the top.
Tomorrow, bring an idea for a poem about a family incident, similar to the Jessica Senecal poem, Family Breakfast, which I read aloud today. We'll write a family poem during class tomorrow.
AP Lit Tues. Nov. 8
I'm looking forward to reading your Hamlet essays. I'll have them ready to return to you by next week.
Class is cancelled Thursday so that you can use the time to finish reading your novel or play. Read it quickly so that you can ascertain the plot and a few key scenes. Next week, you'll have time to write the quote log and narrow your topic for the in-class essay.
Class is cancelled Thursday so that you can use the time to finish reading your novel or play. Read it quickly so that you can ascertain the plot and a few key scenes. Next week, you'll have time to write the quote log and narrow your topic for the in-class essay.
Monday, November 7, 2011
English 10, Mon. Nov. 7
Please finish your intro. to Mockingbird videos/presentations for Nov. 17.
Wed: I'll be asking you to fill in a report on your literacy projects.
USSR: book two response on Shelfari due Nov. 16
Wed. Night: Nov. 9: 7 p.m Copeland Theatre: The Claremont Review celebration.
Wed. Night Nov. 16th: Recitations. Come out to cheer for Paloma.
Good copy of your short story is due Nov. 17th as well.
Let the stories sit for a few days so that you can see how to improve them in order to meet the goal of publishing. Re-read the stories in The Claremont Review. What attributes are needed for a story to be published in a reputable magazine?
Wed: I'll be asking you to fill in a report on your literacy projects.
USSR: book two response on Shelfari due Nov. 16
Wed. Night: Nov. 9: 7 p.m Copeland Theatre: The Claremont Review celebration.
Wed. Night Nov. 16th: Recitations. Come out to cheer for Paloma.
Good copy of your short story is due Nov. 17th as well.
Let the stories sit for a few days so that you can see how to improve them in order to meet the goal of publishing. Re-read the stories in The Claremont Review. What attributes are needed for a story to be published in a reputable magazine?
Lit 12 Mon. Nov. 7
I handed back all of the paragraphs and the creative assignments. You did so well. Great job.
Thanks to Natrine, Jeffrey and Josef for reading their sonnets aloud today.
We took notes on Sonnet 116 "Let me not to the marriage of true minds" page 168.
We discussed ejambement, metonymy, in medias res, the rational tone of the first quatrain, the use of imagery and the powerful couplet to end the argument.
Next, as an in-class assignment, we created a what? / so what? chart and a thesis to answer the question below:
Explain how Shakespeare uses key images to defend his belief that true love is not be affected by obstacles.
Homework: Complete the cards on the literary terms. Bring them to class for Wednesday's test. If you have created a powerpoint slide, you must bring a computer to class so that you can use your notes for the test. Remember, the key here is to be able to define the terms, yes, but throughout the course, I want you to be able to explain why or how the term is used. Memorization is simply the first step.
Thanks to Natrine, Jeffrey and Josef for reading their sonnets aloud today.
We took notes on Sonnet 116 "Let me not to the marriage of true minds" page 168.
We discussed ejambement, metonymy, in medias res, the rational tone of the first quatrain, the use of imagery and the powerful couplet to end the argument.
Next, as an in-class assignment, we created a what? / so what? chart and a thesis to answer the question below:
Explain how Shakespeare uses key images to defend his belief that true love is not be affected by obstacles.
Homework: Complete the cards on the literary terms. Bring them to class for Wednesday's test. If you have created a powerpoint slide, you must bring a computer to class so that you can use your notes for the test. Remember, the key here is to be able to define the terms, yes, but throughout the course, I want you to be able to explain why or how the term is used. Memorization is simply the first step.
AP Lit Mon. Nov. 7
Excellent work in the computer lab today. If you feel uneasy about your thesis, please email it to me. My day is extremely busy but I'll make sure to get a response back to you. I have Meet-the-Teacher night from 7 to 9 p.m. Make sure that the thesis answers the question and that it is clear (having three parts to it helps for the five paragraph structure).
Hand in the quote log at the beginning of the class.
You may use your quotes and the thesis during the test but not your analyses.
Good luck tomorrow. I'll be in the language lab by 7:45. Please enter quietly so that you do not disturb any students who have started early. Thanks.
Thursday's class is cancelled in order for you to read your novels. Make sure you have finished the novel by the time you return from the break. We'll start working on the quote log and essay next week.
I will be in the classroom Thursday if you need to re-write any assignments or to get assistance.
Hand in the quote log at the beginning of the class.
You may use your quotes and the thesis during the test but not your analyses.
Good luck tomorrow. I'll be in the language lab by 7:45. Please enter quietly so that you do not disturb any students who have started early. Thanks.
Thursday's class is cancelled in order for you to read your novels. Make sure you have finished the novel by the time you return from the break. We'll start working on the quote log and essay next week.
I will be in the classroom Thursday if you need to re-write any assignments or to get assistance.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Writing 12, Friday, Nov 4
I collected two new poems from each of you and reminded you of The Claremont Review night next Wed. Nov. 9th at 7 p.m. You may use this night for your literary event or to replace the Patrick Lane reading.
Each day 1, we'll use it as a re-fuelling class where we write, write, write. You will always feel empty after getting two poems edited for submission. Editing is a critical process and sometimes we are too hard on ourselves and we imagine WE'LL NEVER WRITE AGAIN. WHY SHOULD I BOTHER? THESE POEMS ARE AWFUL OR I'M GOING TO GET A TERRIBLE MARK.
That's natural. It means you are true artists. Just acknowledge the fear and let it go.
Homework: Turn the 3 quick-writes into poems. Type them up this weekend and let them sit for a week before you begin editing. We'll do some workshopping after the break.
Today's quick write prompts ARE BELOW for Sena and Ariel or if you want to try them again, be my guest:
We started with a prompt and I called out words to fit in every 30 seconds. To do this one at home, cut out the words and turn them upside down on your desk, start writing and every minute or so, turn one over and incorporate it into your piece. I find writing in prose for these exercises is more conducive for generating material as you can simply fill up the page.
This morning two crows on the roof and the car won't start so . . .
collarbone, canoe, fingerprints, bride, bucket, scar, lip
When you leave, I pick up your shirt (or fill in the blank with another article of clothing) and think of . . .
bookcase, orion, stumble, baseball cards, Bingo, preach, mug
The third one is more complicated to explain.
Choose one of the following titles:
Longing, Loss, Greed,Childhood, Anger etc Some great abstraction . . .
Describe the following in a few short lines (be specific and concrete rather than abstract)
Loss eats _______________ fill in what it eats for dinner
describe an object in detail
choose a letter from the alphabet and give us its history
define it from the dictionary but then say but I believe LOSS is like and describe an archetype (clown, snowman, hero, constellation, etc)
make LOSS afraid of an insect and explain how it happened and then describe the weather on that day
create an uncle and say Uncle Abe always said . . . . or Uncle Abe believes (and create a little story)
describe a brand of clothing Loss likes to wear
pick a church, cathedral or sacred place and describe the silence there
pick a colour and describe its sound
Now, mix and match these descriptions to create a poem. Cut any direct references to LOSS or whatever your abstract title is
For example
Loss
Uncle Harry tells the story best.
Ladybugs bring luck and silence
at Chartres can't sleep, counts
sheep until dawn, the morning
rising through the sound of blue glass.
Uncle Harry is dead, but you know that.
No one is blowing out the candles on his cake.
It's sunny in the graveyard despite our weak knees.
GET THE IDEA? Describe loss indirectly through the imagery and metaphors you create in your quick-write. These journal entries are like streams. Miners come from miles away looking for gold.
Enjoy the sunshine. Keep writing. You'll be glad you did.
Each day 1, we'll use it as a re-fuelling class where we write, write, write. You will always feel empty after getting two poems edited for submission. Editing is a critical process and sometimes we are too hard on ourselves and we imagine WE'LL NEVER WRITE AGAIN. WHY SHOULD I BOTHER? THESE POEMS ARE AWFUL OR I'M GOING TO GET A TERRIBLE MARK.
That's natural. It means you are true artists. Just acknowledge the fear and let it go.
Homework: Turn the 3 quick-writes into poems. Type them up this weekend and let them sit for a week before you begin editing. We'll do some workshopping after the break.
Today's quick write prompts ARE BELOW for Sena and Ariel or if you want to try them again, be my guest:
We started with a prompt and I called out words to fit in every 30 seconds. To do this one at home, cut out the words and turn them upside down on your desk, start writing and every minute or so, turn one over and incorporate it into your piece. I find writing in prose for these exercises is more conducive for generating material as you can simply fill up the page.
This morning two crows on the roof and the car won't start so . . .
collarbone, canoe, fingerprints, bride, bucket, scar, lip
When you leave, I pick up your shirt (or fill in the blank with another article of clothing) and think of . . .
bookcase, orion, stumble, baseball cards, Bingo, preach, mug
The third one is more complicated to explain.
Choose one of the following titles:
Longing, Loss, Greed,Childhood, Anger etc Some great abstraction . . .
Describe the following in a few short lines (be specific and concrete rather than abstract)
Loss eats _______________ fill in what it eats for dinner
describe an object in detail
choose a letter from the alphabet and give us its history
define it from the dictionary but then say but I believe LOSS is like and describe an archetype (clown, snowman, hero, constellation, etc)
make LOSS afraid of an insect and explain how it happened and then describe the weather on that day
create an uncle and say Uncle Abe always said . . . . or Uncle Abe believes (and create a little story)
describe a brand of clothing Loss likes to wear
pick a church, cathedral or sacred place and describe the silence there
pick a colour and describe its sound
Now, mix and match these descriptions to create a poem. Cut any direct references to LOSS or whatever your abstract title is
For example
Loss
Uncle Harry tells the story best.
Ladybugs bring luck and silence
at Chartres can't sleep, counts
sheep until dawn, the morning
rising through the sound of blue glass.
Uncle Harry is dead, but you know that.
No one is blowing out the candles on his cake.
It's sunny in the graveyard despite our weak knees.
GET THE IDEA? Describe loss indirectly through the imagery and metaphors you create in your quick-write. These journal entries are like streams. Miners come from miles away looking for gold.
Enjoy the sunshine. Keep writing. You'll be glad you did.
Lit 12, Friday, Nov. 4
Thanks to Natasha, Sydney, and Keenan for volunteering to read their sonnets aloud. We'll have three more students read aloud on Monday so please be prepared.
We created a what / so what chart to prepare for answering the following question:
Describe how Shakespeare uses imagery and allusion to reveal the persona's character.
The what / so what chart will be marked so please be thorough in your comments.
A thesis which answers the question could like something like the example below:
In Shakespeare's "Sonnet 29," the persona admits that the only relief from suffering is thinking about his friend; effective use of imagery and allusion reveal the depth of his despair and the ecstasy of friendship.
We completed the paragraph during class.
Marks awarded for
Homework: Review all the literary terms that we have covered so far. Put the terms onto cards or onto powerpoint slides (if you bring a computer to class) with examples from works we have studied.
The terms are defined in the glossary at the back of your text book or on-line.
These are the terms for Monday:
alliteration
allusion
aphorism
assonance
ballad
caesura
colloquial language
couplet
diction
dramatic irony
elegy
English sonnet (Shakespearean)
figurative language
foreshadowing
genre
hero
heroic couplet
hyperbole
iambic
image / imagery
irony (verbal, dramatic, situational)
Italian sonnet (Petrarchan)
juxtapostion
kenning
lyric
metaphor
meter
mood
motif
octave
paradox
parallelism
petnameter
persona
quatrain
bob
wheel
rhyme scheme
satire
sestet
simile
sonnet
speaker
Spenserian stanza
style
symbol
syntax
tercet
theme
tone
understatement
voice
volta
wit
We created a what / so what chart to prepare for answering the following question:
Describe how Shakespeare uses imagery and allusion to reveal the persona's character.
The what / so what chart will be marked so please be thorough in your comments.
A thesis which answers the question could like something like the example below:
In Shakespeare's "Sonnet 29," the persona admits that the only relief from suffering is thinking about his friend; effective use of imagery and allusion reveal the depth of his despair and the ecstasy of friendship.
We completed the paragraph during class.
Marks awarded for
- following the literary must-haves list
- written expression (diction, sentence variety, transitions)
- logical organization (points, evidence, explanations which relate back to the thesis)
Homework: Review all the literary terms that we have covered so far. Put the terms onto cards or onto powerpoint slides (if you bring a computer to class) with examples from works we have studied.
The terms are defined in the glossary at the back of your text book or on-line.
These are the terms for Monday:
alliteration
allusion
aphorism
assonance
ballad
caesura
colloquial language
couplet
diction
dramatic irony
elegy
English sonnet (Shakespearean)
figurative language
foreshadowing
genre
hero
heroic couplet
hyperbole
iambic
image / imagery
irony (verbal, dramatic, situational)
Italian sonnet (Petrarchan)
juxtapostion
kenning
lyric
metaphor
meter
mood
motif
octave
paradox
parallelism
petnameter
persona
quatrain
bob
wheel
rhyme scheme
satire
sestet
simile
sonnet
speaker
Spenserian stanza
style
symbol
syntax
tercet
theme
tone
understatement
voice
volta
wit
Thursday, November 3, 2011
English Lit
I collected the creative projects. Thanks!
Thanks to Josef for his presentation on the swordsmiths.
Next, we had the quiz on the sonnet. (open book)
Finally, we read Shakespeare's Sonnet # 29 page 167 "When in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes" and we took notes on each quatrain, the couplet, plus tone words for each section. We reviewed the definitions for
iamb (noun)
iambic (adjective)
iambic pentametre
foot
Here is a site to help your understanding of the sonnets:
For further discussion, visit this site Sonnets
Tomorrow, we'll read the sonnets that you created with the bags of goodies. We'll also write a literary paragraph response to sonnet 29.
I am looking forward to marking the projects. Ander's facebook page for the Parson is hilarious. Have a look: Holy Parson by Anders
Homework: Review all the notes on the sonnet. Finish up the sonnet you created (a draft is all you need). Review the literary paragraph must-haves.
Thanks to Josef for his presentation on the swordsmiths.
Next, we had the quiz on the sonnet. (open book)
Finally, we read Shakespeare's Sonnet # 29 page 167 "When in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes" and we took notes on each quatrain, the couplet, plus tone words for each section. We reviewed the definitions for
iamb (noun)
iambic (adjective)
iambic pentametre
foot
Here is a site to help your understanding of the sonnets:
For further discussion, visit this site Sonnets
Tomorrow, we'll read the sonnets that you created with the bags of goodies. We'll also write a literary paragraph response to sonnet 29.
I am looking forward to marking the projects. Ander's facebook page for the Parson is hilarious. Have a look: Holy Parson by Anders
Homework: Review all the notes on the sonnet. Finish up the sonnet you created (a draft is all you need). Review the literary paragraph must-haves.
AP Lit Thurs. Nov. 3
You have today's class and Monday's class to prepare for Tuesday morning's in-class essay.
You must submit your essay prep (thesis, 9 quotes/passages, and responses (charts or paragraphs) at the beginning of the period. The essay prep may be an individual or collaborative effort. Make sure you have a cover page with name (s), title, date.
Meet Tuesday morning in the language lab (the room on the 3rd floor, directly above us). Do not be late. I'll be there by 7:45 if you wish to get a good start. You will need to be finished by 9:10.
Have your thesis and your cited quotations on your email so you can copy and paste, including any citations you wish to use from the two essays I gave you.
I'm looking for your ability to synthesize the analyses, the notes, and class discussions to create your theory regarding identity and coming of age in Hamlet.
You must submit your essay prep (thesis, 9 quotes/passages, and responses (charts or paragraphs) at the beginning of the period. The essay prep may be an individual or collaborative effort. Make sure you have a cover page with name (s), title, date.
Meet Tuesday morning in the language lab (the room on the 3rd floor, directly above us). Do not be late. I'll be there by 7:45 if you wish to get a good start. You will need to be finished by 9:10.
Have your thesis and your cited quotations on your email so you can copy and paste, including any citations you wish to use from the two essays I gave you.
I'm looking for your ability to synthesize the analyses, the notes, and class discussions to create your theory regarding identity and coming of age in Hamlet.
English 10 A Thurs. Nov. 3
Excellent Work Today. You are amazing!
Reminder:
1. USSR: DUE Nov. 16 Post on shelfari
2. Re-writes: Monday (Staple the new one to the previous one)
3. Corrections in the blue folder for all paragraphs: Monday, Nov. 7
4. Wed. Nov. 9:
Be prepared to write a report on your literacy project
I'll be asking you to explain your goals, how you are promoting the project, how many hours you've spent on it, stumbling blocks, journal response regarding your enjoyment/engagement with the project/ why you think it is important etc. If you have any pictures, blog sites, highlights that you wish to bring in with you to submit as part of your response, be my guest!
Today's project on To Kill A Mockingbird is due: Nov. 17.
EXTRA CREDIT:
Nov. 9: The Claremont Review (Canada's only literary journal of student writing) celebrates 20 years. 7 p.m. Copeland Theatre. Come hear student readers, have some refreshments, win a door prize, support student writing!! Smooze with the stars because you may get published in it this year!! Listen to an interview with Susan Stenson, and SMUS student Kaylaa Dornan, about creative writing, supporting teens and learn about the history of the review, this Sunday at 1:30 on CFAX radio. 1070 on the AM dial.
Nov. 16: Recitation Evening in the Copeland Theatre 7 p.m.
Come and support your English department. If you do come, you may use the event as bonus marks for English. Paloma, from our class, will be reciting a piece from Jane Eyre.
Today's project on To Kill A Mockingbird is due: Nov. 17.
Monday's class will be in the lab again. Be prepared to get started. If you need the class to film, bring all of your materials.
Purpose: To provide background to the novel and to generate excitement before we begin reading it . . .
PS
You may use this novel as one of your silent reading choices.
Novel Study: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Wiki: Mockingbird
Mockingbird Video Intro
Visit: Think Quest: Mockingbird and then decide how to turn the information you find there into a more entertaining electronic format:
In other words, which facts are important to you (interesting, shocking, delightful, etc) and what do you feel we as a class need to emphasize? You may work individually or with a partner.
Ideas:
Create an Animoto slide show with pictures, text and music: Visit www.animoto.com, create an account and then write in our class code a4estenbec48 (ask me for the final missing number)
Create your own video using technology you are familiar with.
Visit prezi.com to create an interesting presentation.
Create a power point.
Turn the information into a ballad which you sing and then film and post on youtube.
Other ideas?
We have two days booked into the computer lab. Your creation will be presented to the class after the Remembrance Day Holiday. Sign up for a time.
Reminder:
1. USSR: DUE Nov. 16 Post on shelfari
2. Re-writes: Monday (Staple the new one to the previous one)
3. Corrections in the blue folder for all paragraphs: Monday, Nov. 7
4. Wed. Nov. 9:
Be prepared to write a report on your literacy project
I'll be asking you to explain your goals, how you are promoting the project, how many hours you've spent on it, stumbling blocks, journal response regarding your enjoyment/engagement with the project/ why you think it is important etc. If you have any pictures, blog sites, highlights that you wish to bring in with you to submit as part of your response, be my guest!
Today's project on To Kill A Mockingbird is due: Nov. 17.
EXTRA CREDIT:
Nov. 9: The Claremont Review (Canada's only literary journal of student writing) celebrates 20 years. 7 p.m. Copeland Theatre. Come hear student readers, have some refreshments, win a door prize, support student writing!! Smooze with the stars because you may get published in it this year!! Listen to an interview with Susan Stenson, and SMUS student Kaylaa Dornan, about creative writing, supporting teens and learn about the history of the review, this Sunday at 1:30 on CFAX radio. 1070 on the AM dial.
Nov. 16: Recitation Evening in the Copeland Theatre 7 p.m.
Come and support your English department. If you do come, you may use the event as bonus marks for English. Paloma, from our class, will be reciting a piece from Jane Eyre.
Today's project on To Kill A Mockingbird is due: Nov. 17.
Monday's class will be in the lab again. Be prepared to get started. If you need the class to film, bring all of your materials.
Purpose: To provide background to the novel and to generate excitement before we begin reading it . . .
PS
You may use this novel as one of your silent reading choices.
Novel Study: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Wiki: Mockingbird
Mockingbird Video Intro
Visit: Think Quest: Mockingbird and then decide how to turn the information you find there into a more entertaining electronic format:
In other words, which facts are important to you (interesting, shocking, delightful, etc) and what do you feel we as a class need to emphasize? You may work individually or with a partner.
Ideas:
Create an Animoto slide show with pictures, text and music: Visit www.animoto.com, create an account and then write in our class code a4estenbec48 (ask me for the final missing number)
Create your own video using technology you are familiar with.
Visit prezi.com to create an interesting presentation.
Create a power point.
Turn the information into a ballad which you sing and then film and post on youtube.
Other ideas?
We have two days booked into the computer lab. Your creation will be presented to the class after the Remembrance Day Holiday. Sign up for a time.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Writing 12
Two poems due Friday, (day 1) period 5. This week I'm looking for how well you edit--how closely are you following Guppy's rules? If there are particular parts of the poem you are struggling with, you may highlight them and put a question beside the passage.
Also, for Monday's class, please email me a poem that you would like the class to edit.
If you have already emailed me a "quitting" poem, we can use that one or you may email me a new poem. We'll be putting the poem on the screen and discussing it / editing as a class.
Have a good weekend.
Dates to remember:
Wed. Nov. 9th--Claremont Review Celebration and Readings in the Copeland Theatre 7 p.m. You will need to take notes if you plan to use this event for your literary response. (If you missed the Patrick Lane presentation, you need to make that event up by attending an extra event). Bring in your response to class the next day.
Nov. 22nd Lunch and Period 4: Brendan MacLeod Workshop and Performance. You MUST attend both events in order to miss Writing 12 in period 5. Please get permission from your period 4 teachers this week. You can use period 5 to catch up on work missed during period 4 or it would be a good time to make an appt. to work with me to help you edit.
Also, for Monday's class, please email me a poem that you would like the class to edit.
If you have already emailed me a "quitting" poem, we can use that one or you may email me a new poem. We'll be putting the poem on the screen and discussing it / editing as a class.
Have a good weekend.
Dates to remember:
Wed. Nov. 9th--Claremont Review Celebration and Readings in the Copeland Theatre 7 p.m. You will need to take notes if you plan to use this event for your literary response. (If you missed the Patrick Lane presentation, you need to make that event up by attending an extra event). Bring in your response to class the next day.
Nov. 22nd Lunch and Period 4: Brendan MacLeod Workshop and Performance. You MUST attend both events in order to miss Writing 12 in period 5. Please get permission from your period 4 teachers this week. You can use period 5 to catch up on work missed during period 4 or it would be a good time to make an appt. to work with me to help you edit.
AP Lit
AP Lit
Choose a key passage that you think exemplifies your answer to the in-class essay topic. Annotate it by looking at imagery, syntax, and devices and make connections to other scenes in the play. Finally, demonstrate how it ELUCIDATES :) the question and is beginning to create a theory for your answer to identity. EVIL LAUGH HERE!!
Tomorrow, I'll give you two scholarly essays to read on the topic which will add insight to your analysis.
We have two class periods set aside to prepare for the essay.
Choose a key passage that you think exemplifies your answer to the in-class essay topic. Annotate it by looking at imagery, syntax, and devices and make connections to other scenes in the play. Finally, demonstrate how it ELUCIDATES :) the question and is beginning to create a theory for your answer to identity. EVIL LAUGH HERE!!
Tomorrow, I'll give you two scholarly essays to read on the topic which will add insight to your analysis.
We have two class periods set aside to prepare for the essay.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
English 10
Please check your email today and check your marks. If you have questions or you wish to re-do work, there is a process to follow so ensure that you know the steps and you'll be improving your grades in no time.
I collected the short stories today. When I return them, you will have a chance for a second or third revision stage before we send them out to attempt publication.
Today's class focused on writing clearer thesis statements, improving literary paragraph writing and adding corrections to your ICS sheets. The handouts outline how to proceed. Focus on one or two writing goals in your next draft; otherwise, too many goals may overwhelm you.
We also read at least 15 pages from our USSR books. Are you meeting your reading goals?
How is the literacy project going? Re-read the outline. Make sure that you are following the criteria. If you need to refocus, do so this week and apply yourself diligently over the next six weeks.
I collected the short stories today. When I return them, you will have a chance for a second or third revision stage before we send them out to attempt publication.
Today's class focused on writing clearer thesis statements, improving literary paragraph writing and adding corrections to your ICS sheets. The handouts outline how to proceed. Focus on one or two writing goals in your next draft; otherwise, too many goals may overwhelm you.
We also read at least 15 pages from our USSR books. Are you meeting your reading goals?
How is the literacy project going? Re-read the outline. Make sure that you are following the criteria. If you need to refocus, do so this week and apply yourself diligently over the next six weeks.
Literature 12
Creative Projects due Nov. 3. Looking forward to them. No late work is accepted so please be prepared.
We'll review the sonnet form next class. It will be an open notebook test so make sure you didn't miss any key points. Have a look at pages 152-153. Also, make sure you understand why this form was so beloved by the Elizabethans. Why is the sonnet an "expressive resource"? Why would one need such a resource? What did they do for fun?
Your sonnets are due not tomorrow but for the following class. Have some fun. See how hard it is?
Please remember to return the bags and containers to room 233. Thanks.
Great class today.
We'll review the sonnet form next class. It will be an open notebook test so make sure you didn't miss any key points. Have a look at pages 152-153. Also, make sure you understand why this form was so beloved by the Elizabethans. Why is the sonnet an "expressive resource"? Why would one need such a resource? What did they do for fun?
Your sonnets are due not tomorrow but for the following class. Have some fun. See how hard it is?
Please remember to return the bags and containers to room 233. Thanks.
Great class today.
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