Make sure that all work is up to date for Monday.
If you have had extensions, the last day for overdue work is Monday as I will be creating interim reports next weekend.
We have 8 weeks to go. Make sure you reach your academic goals. Don't lose focus. Keep the study routines in place.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Response to Fionncara MacEoin is due Monday . . .
Focus this weekend on reading great stories to inspire you to write.
Good copy, double-spaced, following the criteria is due Friday, Dec. 12th. Please,
no late work as your workshop group needs to read and respond to the story ahead of time.
Fionncara spoke a lot about reading your work aloud. Absolutely crucial for fiction writing. Read it aloud while walking to ensure the words have life in them.
Good copy, double-spaced, following the criteria is due Friday, Dec. 12th. Please,
no late work as your workshop group needs to read and respond to the story ahead of time.
Fionncara spoke a lot about reading your work aloud. Absolutely crucial for fiction writing. Read it aloud while walking to ensure the words have life in them.
English 10: Three items due
Revise your poem using the items below:
Sound devices: assonance, alliteration, dissonance, rhythm, internal rhyme, repetition
Line break
Enjambement
Unique detail
Image in the title
Show don't tell
Get at the big ideas through the small details
Consider: point of view, setting, letting the ending open rather than close (no summaries, no "conclusions")
Hand in the typed draft on Monday.
USSR forms are due Monday.
Vocabulary Quiz is Monday. Words 1-50. Study. Memorize the parts of speech, too.
Sound devices: assonance, alliteration, dissonance, rhythm, internal rhyme, repetition
Line break
Enjambement
Unique detail
Image in the title
Show don't tell
Get at the big ideas through the small details
Consider: point of view, setting, letting the ending open rather than close (no summaries, no "conclusions")
Hand in the typed draft on Monday.
USSR forms are due Monday.
Vocabulary Quiz is Monday. Words 1-50. Study. Memorize the parts of speech, too.
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Iago, in-class paragraph today . . .
Using only your mini-quote log or your what / so what chart, write a paragraph on Iago. Use your literary must-haves list, the how to cite and incorporate quotations sheets, your transitions sheet, and your vocabulary sheet.
Do you believe Iago is a villain? Explain your answer with evidence from Acts 1 and 2.
Criteria: Insight. Your enquiry into the character of Iago is based on research.
Style. You use vocabulary, sentence variety, and strong verbs.
Format: You follow the literary paragraph template and your quotations are clearly explained.
Proofreading: You check your spelling, grammar and punctuation.
If you were absent today or yesterday, arrange a time, outside of class to complete this in-class assignment. Due the quote log at home.
Do you believe Iago is a villain? Explain your answer with evidence from Acts 1 and 2.
Criteria: Insight. Your enquiry into the character of Iago is based on research.
Style. You use vocabulary, sentence variety, and strong verbs.
Format: You follow the literary paragraph template and your quotations are clearly explained.
Proofreading: You check your spelling, grammar and punctuation.
If you were absent today or yesterday, arrange a time, outside of class to complete this in-class assignment. Due the quote log at home.
Writing 12: Two pages of fiction due today . . .
I read all three 2014 Claremont Review Contest Fiction prize winners today. We assessed the strengths and weaknesses of each one.
We went over the short story assignment which is due Friday, Dec. 12th. No lates
accepted because we will be workshopping that day.
Pick two partners who will give you honest feedback. Partners who edit well.
Partners that you trust or want to work with.
Groups of 3 please.
Tomorrow, we have a guest reader. A poet.
We went over the short story assignment which is due Friday, Dec. 12th. No lates
accepted because we will be workshopping that day.
Pick two partners who will give you honest feedback. Partners who edit well.
Partners that you trust or want to work with.
Groups of 3 please.
Tomorrow, we have a guest reader. A poet.
English 10: Writing a poem . . .
Based on today's lesson: How to get at big ideas through small details, chose one of the BIG TOPICS below and the details below and write a poem. Type it up and bring it to class tomorrow to share with a partner. Read the poems in your package for ideas and the poems in the three poetry books that you have.
BIG TOPICS
1. Losing a loved on
2. Homelessness
3. Bullying
4. A current war
5. Divorce or a break up
6. Environmental disaster
7. Something current in the news that upsets you
8. Fitting In
9. Growing Up
10. Racism
Keep reading poems and adding favourites to your poetry log.
Keep reading books and filling in the forms for USSR. Forms due Dec. 1.
BIG TOPICS
1. Losing a loved on
2. Homelessness
3. Bullying
4. A current war
5. Divorce or a break up
6. Environmental disaster
7. Something current in the news that upsets you
8. Fitting In
9. Growing Up
10. Racism
Write a poem using the following details:
- a month
- a body of water
- I
- a season
- a car name plus its year
- a brand name (food, clothing, implement)
- you
- an animal
- a type of tree
- a description of light
- name of a place
- love
- a character from a film, book, TV or history
- time of day
Once you have a first draft, go back and add line breaks, enjambement, and sound (alliteration, assonance, dissonance, rhythm, repetition). Vary your line length and notice the effect.
A poem uses all the ingredients we used when writing our stories, plus line break, enjambement, and sound.
Fiction ingredients: point of view, character, setting, conflict, open endings, start in the middle of the action, use an image in the title, no cliches, surprise us with great language "plummets like a wounded bird", show don't tell, imply, concrete imagery which appeals to the five senses.
Keep reading poems and adding favourites to your poetry log.
Keep reading books and filling in the forms for USSR. Forms due Dec. 1.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
English 11: Is Iago a villain?
Tonight, complete the mini-quote log or what / so what chart for Iago. You need six quotations and six responses.
The question is Do you think Iago is a villain? Yes or no?
You will need a strong thesis statement that offers your opinion before you start writing your paragraph during class tomorrow.
If you were away today, finish reading Act 2, scene 3 and get the notes from your homework buddy.
Tomorrow is a short day. We start at 12:06. Be on time as you only have the one period to complete the persuasive paragraph.
The question is Do you think Iago is a villain? Yes or no?
You will need a strong thesis statement that offers your opinion before you start writing your paragraph during class tomorrow.
If you were away today, finish reading Act 2, scene 3 and get the notes from your homework buddy.
Tomorrow is a short day. We start at 12:06. Be on time as you only have the one period to complete the persuasive paragraph.
Writing 12: Contest Entry links: TWO Fiction Pages DUe
contest entry links
Make sure that you have given me a list of all the poem titles and where you have submitted them. Make sure that all the contests have been entered, including The Claremont Review submission (the envelope one).
Tonight: I am expecting two pages, double spaced, 12 point font, tomorrow. A scene or the "Orientation" imitation but you will have to write more.
The criteria:
Strong, innovative writing
Clear perceptions of the situation (such as the narrator in "Driving Under the Influence" just putting his hand half way across the counter, make him come to me... or the "pick up your fork" repetitions
Carefully edited (especially dialogue punctuation)
Sentence variety and paragraph rhythm reflect character development
The entire scene is to reveal character
Follow the criteria for scene development
Friday: Fionncara MacEoin will be here to read to us! Next Friday? Bill Gaston! I love Claremont.
Make sure that you have given me a list of all the poem titles and where you have submitted them. Make sure that all the contests have been entered, including The Claremont Review submission (the envelope one).
Tonight: I am expecting two pages, double spaced, 12 point font, tomorrow. A scene or the "Orientation" imitation but you will have to write more.
The criteria:
Strong, innovative writing
Clear perceptions of the situation (such as the narrator in "Driving Under the Influence" just putting his hand half way across the counter, make him come to me... or the "pick up your fork" repetitions
Carefully edited (especially dialogue punctuation)
Sentence variety and paragraph rhythm reflect character development
The entire scene is to reveal character
Follow the criteria for scene development
Friday: Fionncara MacEoin will be here to read to us! Next Friday? Bill Gaston! I love Claremont.
English 10: Essay is due today . . .
Please return your Mockingbird novel to the library and sign out a copy of Naming the Baby, and a poetry collection. You also need a copy of The Claremont Review from the shelf in the classroom. You should bring all three poetry texts to class each day. Be sure to complete a poetry log entry daily.
The Child Who Walks Backwards by Lorna Crozier
This poem did not photocopy well but if you google it, you will find a clear copy to read.
Today we created a "Lines I Like" page. Keep adding to that page. Each time you find a line, write it down. Today, we read aloud a series of great lines. If you were absent be sure to get the notes.
You should have a least 7 lines in your Lines I Like Page and 2 poetry entries in the log.
USSR FORMS ARE DUE ON MONDAY. NO LATES ACCEPTED UNLESS YOU ASK FOR AN EXTENSION IN ADVANCE.
Try to read a complete poetry book this week! Train your poetry brain. Start visualizing line breaks. Why does the poet break the line there? Could it be broken anywhere else?
The Child Who Walks Backwards by Lorna Crozier
This poem did not photocopy well but if you google it, you will find a clear copy to read.
Today we created a "Lines I Like" page. Keep adding to that page. Each time you find a line, write it down. Today, we read aloud a series of great lines. If you were absent be sure to get the notes.
You should have a least 7 lines in your Lines I Like Page and 2 poetry entries in the log.
USSR FORMS ARE DUE ON MONDAY. NO LATES ACCEPTED UNLESS YOU ASK FOR AN EXTENSION IN ADVANCE.
Try to read a complete poetry book this week! Train your poetry brain. Start visualizing line breaks. Why does the poet break the line there? Could it be broken anywhere else?
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
English 11: Quiz on Act 1, Scene 3, and part of Act 2
1. Recall three things Iago says to console Roderigo.
2. Fill in the blank. Iago feels that love is _ _ _ _
3. Why does Roderigo believe Iago? What does he decide to sell?
4. Explain why you chose the symbol for Iago from his soliloquy.
5. Define soliloquy.
6. Explain what he thinks Othello and Emilia have done.
7. Explain his plan for getting Cassio demoted from his lieutenant's position.
8. How will he make Othello jealous?
9. Where does Act 2 begin?
10. Give an example of pathetic fallacy at the beginning of Act 2.
11. Explain the role of Act 2 in terms of our plot diagram.
12. Who is Montano?
Today: We reviewed the questions above and read aloud in pairs. We finished Act 2, Scenes 1 and 2 and started scene 3. Tomorrow, we will finish the scene and watch the film version.
We added two new vocabulary words. I collected the poem/para. that was assigned last Friday. Check Friday's blog. I have marked and returned the stories submitted yesterday and I marked and returned the vocabulary quizzes.
Be sure that you know what is motivating Iago. Re-read his soliloquies. Take careful notes during class. Be sure to ask for clarification when something is unclear.
2. Fill in the blank. Iago feels that love is _ _ _ _
3. Why does Roderigo believe Iago? What does he decide to sell?
4. Explain why you chose the symbol for Iago from his soliloquy.
5. Define soliloquy.
6. Explain what he thinks Othello and Emilia have done.
7. Explain his plan for getting Cassio demoted from his lieutenant's position.
8. How will he make Othello jealous?
9. Where does Act 2 begin?
10. Give an example of pathetic fallacy at the beginning of Act 2.
11. Explain the role of Act 2 in terms of our plot diagram.
12. Who is Montano?
Today: We reviewed the questions above and read aloud in pairs. We finished Act 2, Scenes 1 and 2 and started scene 3. Tomorrow, we will finish the scene and watch the film version.
We added two new vocabulary words. I collected the poem/para. that was assigned last Friday. Check Friday's blog. I have marked and returned the stories submitted yesterday and I marked and returned the vocabulary quizzes.
Be sure that you know what is motivating Iago. Re-read his soliloquies. Take careful notes during class. Be sure to ask for clarification when something is unclear.
Writing 12: Margaret Atwood, Writing a scene
Thanks to Selena for her presentation. We missed you, Andrew.
If you were absent, ask Selena for her writing exercise as it will be a key technique for your repertoire.
We imitated the "First Date" story today with a focus on the following:
stock and dynamic character
setting (to elucidate the characters)
dialogue that really sounds unique to each character
Interrupting the dialogue
Using non sequiturs
Wed: We are in the computer lab. It's time to complete all of the poetry contests and submissions. Check the list. Once you have finished Aerie and Polyphony, create a sheet which lists which poems you have sent where and hand in.
Thursday: Two complete pages, double spaced, typed of a scene. You may use the traditional scene, similar to Gaston's scene in the gas station, or the "First Date" scene where you have one dynamic and one stock character, or the "Orientation" imitation, which is more episodic and satirical, relying on understatement and hyperbole grounded in possibility (ie I can believe that) even the serial killer bit.
If you were absent, ask Selena for her writing exercise as it will be a key technique for your repertoire.
We imitated the "First Date" story today with a focus on the following:
stock and dynamic character
setting (to elucidate the characters)
dialogue that really sounds unique to each character
Interrupting the dialogue
Using non sequiturs
Wed: We are in the computer lab. It's time to complete all of the poetry contests and submissions. Check the list. Once you have finished Aerie and Polyphony, create a sheet which lists which poems you have sent where and hand in.
Thursday: Two complete pages, double spaced, typed of a scene. You may use the traditional scene, similar to Gaston's scene in the gas station, or the "First Date" scene where you have one dynamic and one stock character, or the "Orientation" imitation, which is more episodic and satirical, relying on understatement and hyperbole grounded in possibility (ie I can believe that) even the serial killer bit.
English 10: We started poetry . . . Essays are due tomorrow . . .
If you were absent today, please return To Kill a Mockingbird novels to the learning commons and sign out a copy of Naming The Baby, our poetry text. You will also need to borrow a Claremont Review from my shelf and keep it with you.
Ask me for a poetry log, which I handed out this morning.
Review all the items you need to submit tomorrow on yesterday's blog post.
Ask me for a poetry log, which I handed out this morning.
Review all the items you need to submit tomorrow on yesterday's blog post.
Monday, November 24, 2014
English 11: Act 1, Scenes 3 and 4 . . .
If you were away Friday, look at Friday's blog as there is an assignment there due tomorrow. No lates accepted unless you ask for an extension, in advance, and you have a good reason.
Today: I'm collecting your short stories. If you were absent, you must bring a note.
YAY.
We will read the end of Act 1, scene 3, and then start the next scene.
Tonight: Prepare the para. or the poem which you started during Friday's class to elucidate Othello's character so far in the play.
We will finish reading Act 2, Scene 1 tomorrow.
You did a good job reading aloud today and reading Iago's soliloquy.
Be sure to get all notes missed yesterday as your notebook will be assessed at the end of the unit.
Today: I'm collecting your short stories. If you were absent, you must bring a note.
YAY.
We will read the end of Act 1, scene 3, and then start the next scene.
Tonight: Prepare the para. or the poem which you started during Friday's class to elucidate Othello's character so far in the play.
We will finish reading Act 2, Scene 1 tomorrow.
You did a good job reading aloud today and reading Iago's soliloquy.
Be sure to get all notes missed yesterday as your notebook will be assessed at the end of the unit.
Writing 12: If you were absent today . . .
Show me your "Orientation" example. Read it aloud to a partner.
We read them to our workshop groups, chose the best, and each group presented one to the class. Next, I read Debra Nikkel's story, "First Date" to the class.
You can read it during USSR tomorrow.
Tomorrow, we will write a scene similar to "First Date".
I'll give you some scenarios or you can choose your own.
If you have not yet brought in money for The Claremont Review Contest, please do.
Also BCTELA entries are overdue.
Remind me to discuss the Toys for Teens campaign.
We read them to our workshop groups, chose the best, and each group presented one to the class. Next, I read Debra Nikkel's story, "First Date" to the class.
You can read it during USSR tomorrow.
Tomorrow, we will write a scene similar to "First Date".
I'll give you some scenarios or you can choose your own.
If you have not yet brought in money for The Claremont Review Contest, please do.
Also BCTELA entries are overdue.
Remind me to discuss the Toys for Teens campaign.
English 10: Essay, cover sheet, peer edited draft due . . .
Your edited, polished good copy (double spaced) with cover page at the front and works cited page at the back, plus your Essay coversheet with all of the components checked off, AND your peer edited draft are due on Wed. Nov. 26th. THIS WED.
If you forget any of the components, you will be docked 10% right away.
Get organized tonight.
Works Cited Page: USE MLA style
Do not indent the first line. If the citation is longer than one line, you indent the second line five spaces. (It is called hanging indentation). We will review it again during Tuesday's class: Italicize the title of the novel.
Lee, Harper. To Kill A Mockingbird. New York: Warner, 1960. Print.
Cover Page: Include the title of your essay in the centre of the page.
The Power of Questions in Harper Lee's Novel.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Your title will reflect your essay's thesis.
In the bottom left hand corner, write:
Your name
English 10
Ms. Stenson
November 26, 2014
Tomorrow: Be sure to take out all the post-it notes from your novel tonight. We need to return the novels and take out poetry books in the learning commons tomorrow.
Do your very best on this essay. Remember, you are marked on format (templates), style, insight, and proofreading.
If you forget any of the components, you will be docked 10% right away.
Get organized tonight.
Works Cited Page: USE MLA style
Do not indent the first line. If the citation is longer than one line, you indent the second line five spaces. (It is called hanging indentation). We will review it again during Tuesday's class: Italicize the title of the novel.
Lee, Harper. To Kill A Mockingbird. New York: Warner, 1960. Print.
Cover Page: Include the title of your essay in the centre of the page.
The Power of Questions in Harper Lee's Novel.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Your title will reflect your essay's thesis.
In the bottom left hand corner, write:
Your name
English 10
Ms. Stenson
November 26, 2014
Tomorrow: Be sure to take out all the post-it notes from your novel tonight. We need to return the novels and take out poetry books in the learning commons tomorrow.
Do your very best on this essay. Remember, you are marked on format (templates), style, insight, and proofreading.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Vocab Test Today! Short story is due Monday.
If you were absent, you may write it during USSR on Monday. Remind me.
After reading Act 1, Scene 1:
Several motifs are introduced. A motif is an image that will be repeated throughout the story:
1. Identity
Iago says, "I am not what I am".
Brabantio says you are a villain and Iago replies with you are a senator--suggesting that humans are both holy and bestial. We cannot separate our rational natures from our emotional selves.
2. Telling People What They Want To Hear
Iago tells Roderigo that Desdemona's attraction to Othello is pure lust and Roderigo believes him, even though Iago offers no proof.
Why does Roderigo believe him?
3. Associating Love and Passion to Beasts
"black ram tupping your white ewe"
"Barbary horse"
You will have animals for grandchildren.
4. Othello follows his own mind, even though he is not from Venice. He believes completely in himself.
5. Great Chain of Being
the elopement
Othello choosing Cassio for lieutenant
Iago working for Othello while angry at him to get revenge
Read the following speeches to get a glimpse of Othello's personality. Write a poem using key words and phrases to describe Othello or write a literary paragraph with a strong thesis to describe Othello.
Othello's speech on page 25, line 16. What do you learn about him through his own words?
Read Brabantio's speech on page 29, line 61
Read Othello's speech on page 41 line 75
Read Brabantio's speech on page 43 starting at line 95
Read Othello's speech page 45 starting at 126
Read Desdemona's speech page 47 lines 180- onward
Read Brabantio's omen (the last two lines on page 53) He curses his daughter!!
Read Othello's response to Brabantio on page 55 lines 293-300
Homework: Create the poem or the paragraph for Tuesday.
Short story is due on Monday. Be sure to proofread well. Use the how-to-punctuate-speech sheet.
After reading Act 1, Scene 1:
Several motifs are introduced. A motif is an image that will be repeated throughout the story:
1. Identity
Iago says, "I am not what I am".
Brabantio says you are a villain and Iago replies with you are a senator--suggesting that humans are both holy and bestial. We cannot separate our rational natures from our emotional selves.
2. Telling People What They Want To Hear
Iago tells Roderigo that Desdemona's attraction to Othello is pure lust and Roderigo believes him, even though Iago offers no proof.
Why does Roderigo believe him?
3. Associating Love and Passion to Beasts
"black ram tupping your white ewe"
"Barbary horse"
You will have animals for grandchildren.
4. Othello follows his own mind, even though he is not from Venice. He believes completely in himself.
5. Great Chain of Being
the elopement
Othello choosing Cassio for lieutenant
Iago working for Othello while angry at him to get revenge
Read the following speeches to get a glimpse of Othello's personality. Write a poem using key words and phrases to describe Othello or write a literary paragraph with a strong thesis to describe Othello.
Othello's speech on page 25, line 16. What do you learn about him through his own words?
Read Brabantio's speech on page 29, line 61
Read Othello's speech on page 41 line 75
Read Brabantio's speech on page 43 starting at line 95
Read Othello's speech page 45 starting at 126
Read Desdemona's speech page 47 lines 180- onward
Read Brabantio's omen (the last two lines on page 53) He curses his daughter!!
Read Othello's response to Brabantio on page 55 lines 293-300
Homework: Create the poem or the paragraph for Tuesday.
Short story is due on Monday. Be sure to proofread well. Use the how-to-punctuate-speech sheet.
Writing 12: Create an episodic piece of 200 words for Monday
I read the story, "Orientation" today by Daniel Orozco. Your job is to choose something to introduce or "orient" your reader to. Write 200 words.
Use the elements of hyperbole, understatement, sarcasm, repetition, specific details to ground the "crazy" elements. It needs to make just enough sense to allow for great commentary leaps.
You could write about what it is like to be the youngest of three brothers, your job, your cabin, walking to school, applying for scholarships, breaking up with a lover, ordering coffee, exercising, beefing up, first date, etc
Add really specific detail. Vary the sentence and paragraph length for rhythmic effect. Attempt the second person, present tense.
If it doesn't work, try a different tense and point of view.
Thursday: A two page scene is due. Can be episodic (Orientation) or time montage (Driving Under The Influence)
Use the elements of hyperbole, understatement, sarcasm, repetition, specific details to ground the "crazy" elements. It needs to make just enough sense to allow for great commentary leaps.
You could write about what it is like to be the youngest of three brothers, your job, your cabin, walking to school, applying for scholarships, breaking up with a lover, ordering coffee, exercising, beefing up, first date, etc
Add really specific detail. Vary the sentence and paragraph length for rhythmic effect. Attempt the second person, present tense.
If it doesn't work, try a different tense and point of view.
Thursday: A two page scene is due. Can be episodic (Orientation) or time montage (Driving Under The Influence)
English 10: Edited, typed draft of complete essay DUE
Today we reviewed how to write the conclusion and we wrote body para. three during class. We also read fifteen pages. Be sure to complete a book over the next few days. You may include To Kill A Mockingbird as one of your USSR books this month.
Writing the Conclusion: Very Similar to the Introdction
Before you begin writing the conclusion. Re-read the entire essay. Do the body paragraphs prove what you said you were going to prove in the introduction?
If yes, you are ready to write the conclusion.
If no, you need to re-write the introduction so that it reflects the opinions proven in the three body paragraphs.
Writing the Conclusion
First Sentence: Restate the thesis as clearly and emotionally as you can. Do not repeat the author's name or title.
Second Sentence: Repeat the main point of the first body paragraph as persuasively as you can.
Third Sentence: Repeat the main point of the second body paragraph. Be dramatic.
Fourth Sentence: Repeat the main point of the third body paragraph. Be clear. Use synonyms. Vary the sentence length.
Final Sentence: Restate the overall thesis in a short but important manner.
There is a sample in your booklet. Read it. Write the conclusion. Use the checklist there to ensure that you have followed all of the criteria.
This weekend:
FOCUS ON STYLE AND INSIGHT. STYLE = SYNONYMS, SENTENCE VARIETY, STRONG VERBS, PERSUASIVE DICTION, LOGICAL DEVELOPMENT, STRONG TRANSITIONS AND CONCLUDING SENTENCES. MAKE SURE EACH SENTENCE MAKES SENSE. READ IT ALOUD.
INSIGHT=PROVING THE THESIS WITH THE BEST EVIDENCE YOU CAN FIND. GO OVERBOARD WHEN EXPLAINING EACH QUOTE. DISCUSS THE LANGUAGE IN THE QUOTE, THE CONTEXT, WHO IS SPEAKING AND HOW THE QUOTE PROVES YOUR THESIS. IF YOU ARE EXCITED ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE WRITING, YOUR READER WILL BE TOO.
Peer Editing Monday. If you arrive without your essay, you will not get a peer editing mark. You will not get your essay marked either. No extensions for this exercise. If you have to rush your first draft, do so. Arrive with your work.
Final Copy + Peer-Edited Draft + Cover Page and Works Cited Page is due
Wed. Nov. 26th.
USSR Forms due: Monday, Dec. 1.
Writing the Conclusion: Very Similar to the Introdction
Before you begin writing the conclusion. Re-read the entire essay. Do the body paragraphs prove what you said you were going to prove in the introduction?
If yes, you are ready to write the conclusion.
If no, you need to re-write the introduction so that it reflects the opinions proven in the three body paragraphs.
Writing the Conclusion
First Sentence: Restate the thesis as clearly and emotionally as you can. Do not repeat the author's name or title.
Second Sentence: Repeat the main point of the first body paragraph as persuasively as you can.
Third Sentence: Repeat the main point of the second body paragraph. Be dramatic.
Fourth Sentence: Repeat the main point of the third body paragraph. Be clear. Use synonyms. Vary the sentence length.
Final Sentence: Restate the overall thesis in a short but important manner.
There is a sample in your booklet. Read it. Write the conclusion. Use the checklist there to ensure that you have followed all of the criteria.
This weekend:
FOCUS ON STYLE AND INSIGHT. STYLE = SYNONYMS, SENTENCE VARIETY, STRONG VERBS, PERSUASIVE DICTION, LOGICAL DEVELOPMENT, STRONG TRANSITIONS AND CONCLUDING SENTENCES. MAKE SURE EACH SENTENCE MAKES SENSE. READ IT ALOUD.
INSIGHT=PROVING THE THESIS WITH THE BEST EVIDENCE YOU CAN FIND. GO OVERBOARD WHEN EXPLAINING EACH QUOTE. DISCUSS THE LANGUAGE IN THE QUOTE, THE CONTEXT, WHO IS SPEAKING AND HOW THE QUOTE PROVES YOUR THESIS. IF YOU ARE EXCITED ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE WRITING, YOUR READER WILL BE TOO.
Peer Editing Monday. If you arrive without your essay, you will not get a peer editing mark. You will not get your essay marked either. No extensions for this exercise. If you have to rush your first draft, do so. Arrive with your work.
Final Copy + Peer-Edited Draft + Cover Page and Works Cited Page is due
Wed. Nov. 26th.
USSR Forms due: Monday, Dec. 1.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
English 11: Great work today . . .
You always have to be patient at the beginning of a Shakespeare play but once we finish ACT 1, it will really catch your interest.
Tomorrow is the big vocab. quiz all of the words we have done so far.
Tonight, work on your story. If you need help, I'm here at lunch or during period 5, my room is free and I can be there to help.
Writing stories is really fun. Be sure to follow the criteria though. Re-read that sheet.
Keep the how to punctuate dialogue sheet close, too.
We read Act 1, Scene 1 today, took notes, did a quiz, and watched 20 minutes worth of the film version.
Have fun with those stories.
Tomorrow is the big vocab. quiz all of the words we have done so far.
Tonight, work on your story. If you need help, I'm here at lunch or during period 5, my room is free and I can be there to help.
Writing stories is really fun. Be sure to follow the criteria though. Re-read that sheet.
Keep the how to punctuate dialogue sheet close, too.
We read Act 1, Scene 1 today, took notes, did a quiz, and watched 20 minutes worth of the film version.
Have fun with those stories.
Writing 12: THE BUSINESS OF WRITING: Links here
Good writers must also be good business people. Organize. Follow the rules for each contest or magazine.
Ensure that you have now entered all of the contests and submissions.
Today, I collected the BCTELA entries.
Make sure you have completed the Claremont Review contest (25.00) and the Claremont Review submission (the envelope one). You will have time next Wed. to complete Aerie International and Polyphony's electronic submissions.
If you prefer to do these two at home, great. Show me your sent file so you get the marks. Here is the link to my blog page that has all of the submission and contest links:
Entering Contests and Submitting Work
Next Thursday: A minimum of two pages are due. Create a scene. Use the books you are reading and the stories we read in class as your text books. How do these authors make a scene work? What are your favourite scenes? Why?
We will be working with scene creation over the next week. I handed out a how to punctuate dialogue sheet today and prompts for scenes. If you were absent, be sure to ask for these.
Template for a Scene:
Conflict (create a reason for the scene) The character has to pee but doesn't like to use the bathroom without buying gas, plus he is in a bad mood as he has just broken up with his girlfriend.
It has a beginning, a middle, and an end, but the size of each one may vary.
There is a new conflict at the end so the scene ends by opening up rather than by closing down. For example, the narrator in the gas station leaves with the fishbowl of matches and the stolen five bucks in his pocket. Say less. Show more. We know he is heading for trouble. And he forgets to pee.
Ending with a new conflict creates more tension.
Dialogue (Most scenes have dialogue) Keep it short. Keep it real. Keep it fragmented. Interrupt it. Doesn't have to be logical.
Variety, rhythm, style: Your syntax and rhythms are the artistry and craft of your work. Entice us with language that is fresh and rhythmic. Avoid adverbs. Use adjectives sparingly. Don't say, He laughed convincingly. Reword it to show convincing.
"You're late," she says.
He wasn't convinced she meant it.
Vary the paragraph length, the sentence length, the sentence type. Have fragments, have one word sentences, use commas, dashes, brackets, colons. Have some complex sentences: Despite the rain, George figured if he ran, he could get to the station without getting wet. George's certainty pissed her off. Soaked by the time they reached the train, George, aloof, headed straight to the men's room, stopped at the kiosk, bought a towel, flirted, paid.
Try eliminating words. Do you need I think or I thought? Do you need It was ... or There are . . .
Purpose of a scene: To reveal character. Show us who we are by getting your characters into a scene and get them out.
Use key verbs: lunged, coughed, choked, spat, riffed, spooned, flopped, flipped, dangled.
Today: Fiction Reports were due.
Ensure that you have now entered all of the contests and submissions.
Today, I collected the BCTELA entries.
Make sure you have completed the Claremont Review contest (25.00) and the Claremont Review submission (the envelope one). You will have time next Wed. to complete Aerie International and Polyphony's electronic submissions.
If you prefer to do these two at home, great. Show me your sent file so you get the marks. Here is the link to my blog page that has all of the submission and contest links:
Entering Contests and Submitting Work
Next Thursday: A minimum of two pages are due. Create a scene. Use the books you are reading and the stories we read in class as your text books. How do these authors make a scene work? What are your favourite scenes? Why?
We will be working with scene creation over the next week. I handed out a how to punctuate dialogue sheet today and prompts for scenes. If you were absent, be sure to ask for these.
Template for a Scene:
Conflict (create a reason for the scene) The character has to pee but doesn't like to use the bathroom without buying gas, plus he is in a bad mood as he has just broken up with his girlfriend.
It has a beginning, a middle, and an end, but the size of each one may vary.
There is a new conflict at the end so the scene ends by opening up rather than by closing down. For example, the narrator in the gas station leaves with the fishbowl of matches and the stolen five bucks in his pocket. Say less. Show more. We know he is heading for trouble. And he forgets to pee.
Ending with a new conflict creates more tension.
Dialogue (Most scenes have dialogue) Keep it short. Keep it real. Keep it fragmented. Interrupt it. Doesn't have to be logical.
Variety, rhythm, style: Your syntax and rhythms are the artistry and craft of your work. Entice us with language that is fresh and rhythmic. Avoid adverbs. Use adjectives sparingly. Don't say, He laughed convincingly. Reword it to show convincing.
"You're late," she says.
He wasn't convinced she meant it.
Vary the paragraph length, the sentence length, the sentence type. Have fragments, have one word sentences, use commas, dashes, brackets, colons. Have some complex sentences: Despite the rain, George figured if he ran, he could get to the station without getting wet. George's certainty pissed her off. Soaked by the time they reached the train, George, aloof, headed straight to the men's room, stopped at the kiosk, bought a towel, flirted, paid.
Try eliminating words. Do you need I think or I thought? Do you need It was ... or There are . . .
Purpose of a scene: To reveal character. Show us who we are by getting your characters into a scene and get them out.
Use key verbs: lunged, coughed, choked, spat, riffed, spooned, flopped, flipped, dangled.
Today: Fiction Reports were due.
English 10: Need help with the essay? Pop in at lunch.
Today we write body paragraph 2. A typed version double spaced is due tomorrow for participation marks. I checked body 1 paragraphs today. Those students who are behind are coming in at lunch today to catch up.
If you were absent today, write body 2 para. tonight.
Tomorrow: We will write body para. 3 and review the elements of the conclusion.
Due Monday: Your complete 1200 to 1500 word essay. Typed double-spaced. Edited and revised using all of the checklists in your package.
We will peer edit during Monday's class and your final copy will be due Wed. Nov. 26th. We will also review how to create the cover page and the works cited page.
If you were absent today, write body 2 para. tonight.
Tomorrow: We will write body para. 3 and review the elements of the conclusion.
Due Monday: Your complete 1200 to 1500 word essay. Typed double-spaced. Edited and revised using all of the checklists in your package.
We will peer edit during Monday's class and your final copy will be due Wed. Nov. 26th. We will also review how to create the cover page and the works cited page.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Writing 12: Entering contests . . .
Today we entered The Claremont Review Contest (with 25.00). We submitted to The Claremont Review and we took home the cover letter for the BCTELA contest, which needs to be signed. Please return it tomorrow.
Next Wed. we will be in the lab but you will have two pages of fiction due next Thursday. You may use the lab time to complete the entries to Aerie International and to Polyphony or you may decide to complete these entries from home.
Show me your SENT file to get the mark.
Homework: Fiction Reports due tomorrow. Bring in the contest fee and the BCTELA submission and The Claremont Review submission (if you have not yet done so).
Bill Gaston will be visiting our class Dec. 5.
Next Friday, we have a young poet coming to class. She has her first book of poetry out and she is on tour. Her name is Fionncara MacEoin. Her book is called Not The First Thing I've Missed.
Next Wed. we will be in the lab but you will have two pages of fiction due next Thursday. You may use the lab time to complete the entries to Aerie International and to Polyphony or you may decide to complete these entries from home.
Show me your SENT file to get the mark.
Homework: Fiction Reports due tomorrow. Bring in the contest fee and the BCTELA submission and The Claremont Review submission (if you have not yet done so).
Bill Gaston will be visiting our class Dec. 5.
Next Friday, we have a young poet coming to class. She has her first book of poetry out and she is on tour. Her name is Fionncara MacEoin. Her book is called Not The First Thing I've Missed.
English 11: Return your short story text . . .
and pick up a copy of Othello.
Today: We reviewed the vocabulary for Friday's test. More review tomorrow. Be sure to read your USSR book, especially when you miss class.
I collected the scenes you wrote during class yesterday. I'll edit them closely and return them to you. Look carefully at my suggestions as you don't want to make these errors on your final copy of the story which is due on Monday.
Othello: Be sure to get the notes from a partner. We took notes on the background of the play, the tone of scene 1, and we have read the first few pages.
Review how to cite a play: Use the act, scene and line number instead of the page number: "I am not what I am" (1.1.65).
Since a play is all speech, the convention is to use double quotation marks only.
What do we learn about Cassio, Roderigo, and Iago in the first few pages?
What is the psychological tone?
Where is the play set?
What is an ensign or ancient?
What position does Cassio receive?
Why does Iago think he should have received the position?
What does Brabantio do for a living?
Name three rude names for Othello.
How do you cite from a play?
Is the title of a play underlined or in quotation marks? Why?
Both men want something they cannot have. By the end of the scene, figure out how each man will be satisfied.
Iago has most of the lines in the first scene. Why? What do you notice about the way he talks? He tells people what they want to hear. Why do people listen to him?
Homework: Focus on writing a draft of your story.
Today: We reviewed the vocabulary for Friday's test. More review tomorrow. Be sure to read your USSR book, especially when you miss class.
I collected the scenes you wrote during class yesterday. I'll edit them closely and return them to you. Look carefully at my suggestions as you don't want to make these errors on your final copy of the story which is due on Monday.
Othello: Be sure to get the notes from a partner. We took notes on the background of the play, the tone of scene 1, and we have read the first few pages.
Review how to cite a play: Use the act, scene and line number instead of the page number: "I am not what I am" (1.1.65).
Since a play is all speech, the convention is to use double quotation marks only.
What do we learn about Cassio, Roderigo, and Iago in the first few pages?
What is the psychological tone?
Where is the play set?
What is an ensign or ancient?
What position does Cassio receive?
Why does Iago think he should have received the position?
What does Brabantio do for a living?
Name three rude names for Othello.
How do you cite from a play?
Is the title of a play underlined or in quotation marks? Why?
Both men want something they cannot have. By the end of the scene, figure out how each man will be satisfied.
Iago has most of the lines in the first scene. Why? What do you notice about the way he talks? He tells people what they want to hear. Why do people listen to him?
Homework: Focus on writing a draft of your story.
English 10: Type up body paragraph 1 . . .
Bring your completed double-spaced copy to class tomorrow.
Don't worry too much about style at this point, just be sure to follow the body paragraph template and use synonyms for eradicate and for ignorance.
Check that you have used prejudice and prejudiced correctly.
Re-read the sample paragraph for ideas as it has strong synonym usage and sentence variety.
Remember to use quote integration method 3 and be sure to cite correctly.
How are those transitions? Make them natural.
Go for a strong flow. Be passionate in your diction.
Don't worry too much about style at this point, just be sure to follow the body paragraph template and use synonyms for eradicate and for ignorance.
Check that you have used prejudice and prejudiced correctly.
Re-read the sample paragraph for ideas as it has strong synonym usage and sentence variety.
Remember to use quote integration method 3 and be sure to cite correctly.
How are those transitions? Make them natural.
Go for a strong flow. Be passionate in your diction.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Writing 12: Bring your cheque for The Claremont Review . . .
We will meet in the lab tomorrow so that you can send your poems to Toronto, Montana, Hillside and Chicago. These babies want to be seen. No longer ugly, they have on their travelling clothes.
Apply for Youth Poet Laureate:
Apply for Youth Poet Laureate:
2015 Youth Poet Laureate Deadline Extended - Please Spread The Word
Dear young poets, Please apply!
Dear everyone else, Please tell all the young poets you know to apply!
Mentored by the City’s Poet Laureate, the Youth Poet Laureate will present original work to both the City of Victoria Council and Youth Council, produce new work, and organize a community youth poetry event during his/her term.
Terms and Remuneration
In addition to the mentorship, the Youth Poet Laureate will be provided a $1,750 honorarium and $1,000 of project funding. The Youth Poet Laureate term is one-year in duration from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
Eligibility Criteria
Nominees must be 13 - 21 years of age and reside in the Capital Region. Candidates for Youth Poet Laureate can be nominated by someone else or be self-nominated. Nominees cannot be a City of Victoria employee or an elected official for the City of Victoria.
Applicants must provide:
http://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/departments/parks-rec-culture/culture/poet-laureate.html
Dear everyone else, Please tell all the young poets you know to apply!
Mentored by the City’s Poet Laureate, the Youth Poet Laureate will present original work to both the City of Victoria Council and Youth Council, produce new work, and organize a community youth poetry event during his/her term.
Terms and Remuneration
In addition to the mentorship, the Youth Poet Laureate will be provided a $1,750 honorarium and $1,000 of project funding. The Youth Poet Laureate term is one-year in duration from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
Eligibility Criteria
Nominees must be 13 - 21 years of age and reside in the Capital Region. Candidates for Youth Poet Laureate can be nominated by someone else or be self-nominated. Nominees cannot be a City of Victoria employee or an elected official for the City of Victoria.
Applicants must provide:
- Three original poems in any format including written, audio or video. If submitting audio or video, please include a transcription of the poems.
- Letter of intent including an outline of your vision for the Youth Poet Laureate position and three sample ideas of projects that you would undertake as Youth Poet Laureate.
- Résumé outlining your community engagement experience related to school, work, or volunteering.
http://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/departments/parks-rec-culture/culture/poet-laureate.html
English 11: Scenes are due tomorrow . . .
If you were absent today, pop around at lunch to get the assignment.
English 10: Revise your introductions tonight . . .
Focus on style, clarity, and passion.
Look at thesis statements you have written in previous paragraphs. You know how to do this! Also, read the sample in your package. Arrive with a clean copy, newly printed.
Look at thesis statements you have written in previous paragraphs. You know how to do this! Also, read the sample in your package. Arrive with a clean copy, newly printed.
Monday, November 17, 2014
English 11: Several items were due today . . .
If you were absent today, make sure that your parents called in or bring a note tomorrow so that you may hand in the work that was due today.
We discussed the template for a scene:
conflict, beginning, middle, end, has to resolve, has to end with another conflict, has to show the character in action and dialogue and imply what we learn about him.
A scene must also appeal to the universal--you are now learning to read not only between the lines (to assess character) but beyond the lines (to assess theme). What do we learn about ourselves and/or the human condition having read a piece of literature. We read literature to see ourselves. To understand the world with empathy. We are moved emotionally and logically by the events and the characters' responses to those events.
I collected the paragraph on the "A Few Notes for Orpheus" story.
We edited and marked our scenes. If you were absent, hand it to me. If you neglected to write the scene, try it. It can be fun. You get to be a god. You get to decide.
I handed out the short story criteria today. Be sure to ask for a copy if you were absent. Call you homework buddy for clarification.
We read and discussed a scene by Bill Gaston today as well. You will need to get that scene and do the analysis.
We discussed the template for a scene:
conflict, beginning, middle, end, has to resolve, has to end with another conflict, has to show the character in action and dialogue and imply what we learn about him.
A scene must also appeal to the universal--you are now learning to read not only between the lines (to assess character) but beyond the lines (to assess theme). What do we learn about ourselves and/or the human condition having read a piece of literature. We read literature to see ourselves. To understand the world with empathy. We are moved emotionally and logically by the events and the characters' responses to those events.
I collected the paragraph on the "A Few Notes for Orpheus" story.
We edited and marked our scenes. If you were absent, hand it to me. If you neglected to write the scene, try it. It can be fun. You get to be a god. You get to decide.
I handed out the short story criteria today. Be sure to ask for a copy if you were absent. Call you homework buddy for clarification.
We read and discussed a scene by Bill Gaston today as well. You will need to get that scene and do the analysis.
Writing 12: WE LEARNED SO MUCH . . .
If you were absent today, be sure to get the notes. Each group presented their passage from their story and why they liked it! We learned so many tips today.
To be a better writer, learn from the masters. Today's masters: Bill Gaston, Lisa Moore, Alice Munro, Raymond Carver, Elizabeth Huggan, etc
Thursday: Your fiction report is due. Be thorough. Do not leave it until Wed. night.
Wed: We are in the computer lab. Be sure to bring your $25.00 cheque for The Claremont Review contest.
Go back to Nov. 12th's blog page for all the details for each contest. Be sure that you have done the first one before Wed.
Tomorrow, we have Jessica and Gussie presenting the work of Aldous Huxley.
We will finish reading the Gaston story. If you were absent, ask me for a copy.
It is called, "Driving Under The Influence".
To be a better writer, learn from the masters. Today's masters: Bill Gaston, Lisa Moore, Alice Munro, Raymond Carver, Elizabeth Huggan, etc
Thursday: Your fiction report is due. Be thorough. Do not leave it until Wed. night.
Wed: We are in the computer lab. Be sure to bring your $25.00 cheque for The Claremont Review contest.
Go back to Nov. 12th's blog page for all the details for each contest. Be sure that you have done the first one before Wed.
Tomorrow, we have Jessica and Gussie presenting the work of Aldous Huxley.
We will finish reading the Gaston story. If you were absent, ask me for a copy.
It is called, "Driving Under The Influence".
English 10: Finish the introduction, study for the vocab test
Vocabulary test on 1-40 is tomorrow.
Tonight: First, complete the entire form that we did during class today, please call your homework buddy.
Next: Complete the introduction to the essay.
1st sentence: a hook to get your audience interested in the topic
2nd: the thesis (There was a sample on the board, in your package, etc) Since you will be typing this intro, italicize the novel study instead of underlining it and do not use quotation marks around the title as that is only for story titles.
3rd: your first body paragraph thesis
4th sentence your second body para. thesis
5th sentence your third body para.
6th sentence: restate the thesis emotionally It is outrageous that ... or Sadly, or It takes courage to .... etc and do not repeat the title and author of the book.
Focus on your writing style here so the sentences make sense. Focus on variety in length and sentence beginning. Make sure that each thesis sentence offers an opinion and a reason for that opinion.
Make sure that your overall thesis for the essay summarizes all the points you plan to discuss.
I collected the quotation logs today. If you were absent, please email me your quotation log. If you forgot to submit it today, please email me.
Tonight: First, complete the entire form that we did during class today, please call your homework buddy.
Next: Complete the introduction to the essay.
1st sentence: a hook to get your audience interested in the topic
2nd: the thesis (There was a sample on the board, in your package, etc) Since you will be typing this intro, italicize the novel study instead of underlining it and do not use quotation marks around the title as that is only for story titles.
3rd: your first body paragraph thesis
4th sentence your second body para. thesis
5th sentence your third body para.
6th sentence: restate the thesis emotionally It is outrageous that ... or Sadly, or It takes courage to .... etc and do not repeat the title and author of the book.
Focus on your writing style here so the sentences make sense. Focus on variety in length and sentence beginning. Make sure that each thesis sentence offers an opinion and a reason for that opinion.
Make sure that your overall thesis for the essay summarizes all the points you plan to discuss.
I collected the quotation logs today. If you were absent, please email me your quotation log. If you forgot to submit it today, please email me.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
English 11: "A Few Notes for Orpheus" question
Choose one of the questions below and respond in your BEST literary paragraph form. Use ALL handouts so that you apply all of the criteria. At this time of the year, really focus on style and insight and assume that you have the format (literary must-haves, citing and quote integration down).
Find good quotations and write and re-write the thesis several times before you begin the paragraph.
Choose number 1 or 2 below. Double space. Type or neatly handwrite.
1. Discuss how our one's assumptions can destroy or inhibit a strong, loving relationship.
2. Examine the problems in Jake's family.
It is almost half way through November. You should have finished at least one book by now for USSR and completed the form. You do not need to hand in the form until the end of the month. If you need help choosing a new book, let me know. You may use Lord of the Flies as one of your entries, if you did not use it last month.
I'LL BE AWAY THURS. AND FRI. BUT YOU MUST ATTEND AS WE WILL BE STARTING CREATIVE WRITING AND THERE WILL BE TWO ASSIGNMENTS DUE, ONE FRIDAY AND ONE ON MONDAY. You'll have fun. I won't have your full story due Monday since you will need more time. I will introduce the assignment on Monday.
YOUR para. from today may also be handed in on Monday. (i.e. one of the questions above)
It will be really hard to make up Thursday's and Friday's classes as they are experiential. You need to be there to experience it. I've given Ms. Moray key lessons. Enjoy.
I won't be updating the blog now as I won't have internet access.
Find good quotations and write and re-write the thesis several times before you begin the paragraph.
Choose number 1 or 2 below. Double space. Type or neatly handwrite.
1. Discuss how our one's assumptions can destroy or inhibit a strong, loving relationship.
2. Examine the problems in Jake's family.
It is almost half way through November. You should have finished at least one book by now for USSR and completed the form. You do not need to hand in the form until the end of the month. If you need help choosing a new book, let me know. You may use Lord of the Flies as one of your entries, if you did not use it last month.
I'LL BE AWAY THURS. AND FRI. BUT YOU MUST ATTEND AS WE WILL BE STARTING CREATIVE WRITING AND THERE WILL BE TWO ASSIGNMENTS DUE, ONE FRIDAY AND ONE ON MONDAY. You'll have fun. I won't have your full story due Monday since you will need more time. I will introduce the assignment on Monday.
YOUR para. from today may also be handed in on Monday. (i.e. one of the questions above)
It will be really hard to make up Thursday's and Friday's classes as they are experiential. You need to be there to experience it. I've given Ms. Moray key lessons. Enjoy.
I won't be updating the blog now as I won't have internet access.
English 10: Be sure to make notes on the scenes below . . .
I will be at a conference for the next two days so Ms. Moray will be teaching you. Due to my absence, let's submit all the contest entries on Monday. Check the Writing 12 blog entry from today to find all the links you need for submission guidelines for The Claremont Review (you need a cover sheet) and for the Aerie (it is an electronic submission). BCTELA (voices visible) you need your parents' signature. Please return the sheet and the story Monday.
BEFORE WE WRITE THE ESSAY, YOU NEED TO MAKE NOTES ON THE FOLLOWING SCENES:
1. Clearly the children are being exposed to a lot of corruption: the Old Sarum gang, the trial, Dolphous Raymond, the real story of Boo, being attacked by Mr. Ewell, Mr. Ewell's death, going to Calpurnia's church, etc Pick out two examples from the book where you think the children learn the most:
Scene 1: Describe it. What do they learn? How do they react?
Scene 2: Describe it. What do they learn? How do they react?
2. Have a look at the scene where Dill wants to be a clown who does not speak.
3. Look at the scene where Atticus can't complete his sentence: "'I can't conceive of a man who'd---'" (269 in my book).
What can't he conceive? Why? What are the dangers here?
We cannot eradicate ignorance until we become aware of ignorance!!!
Atticus almost lost his children the Mr. Ewell's ignorance (his complete disregard for anything human!!). Re-read the beginning of chapter 29 here.
Mr. Tate disagrees with Atticus. He says Mr. Ewell was not crazy. Why can't Atticus see the evil within Bob Ewell? What is the danger in this blindspot?
4. Explain why Atticus goes along with Heck Tate's plan to not tell the town that Boo has killed Mr. Ewell. What can't Boo handle here? Is it ever okay to tell a lie? Discuss in your notes. Mr. Tate is lying here and he convinces Atticus to lie as well.
Quote Log is due on Monday. If you do not have the criteria sheet, look back at Thursday, Nov. 6ths blog post as there is a copy there.
Arrive on Monday with your completed quote log. Bring three coloured highlighters to start your essay.
BEFORE WE WRITE THE ESSAY, YOU NEED TO MAKE NOTES ON THE FOLLOWING SCENES:
1. Clearly the children are being exposed to a lot of corruption: the Old Sarum gang, the trial, Dolphous Raymond, the real story of Boo, being attacked by Mr. Ewell, Mr. Ewell's death, going to Calpurnia's church, etc Pick out two examples from the book where you think the children learn the most:
Scene 1: Describe it. What do they learn? How do they react?
Scene 2: Describe it. What do they learn? How do they react?
2. Have a look at the scene where Dill wants to be a clown who does not speak.
3. Look at the scene where Atticus can't complete his sentence: "'I can't conceive of a man who'd---'" (269 in my book).
What can't he conceive? Why? What are the dangers here?
We cannot eradicate ignorance until we become aware of ignorance!!!
Atticus almost lost his children the Mr. Ewell's ignorance (his complete disregard for anything human!!). Re-read the beginning of chapter 29 here.
Mr. Tate disagrees with Atticus. He says Mr. Ewell was not crazy. Why can't Atticus see the evil within Bob Ewell? What is the danger in this blindspot?
4. Explain why Atticus goes along with Heck Tate's plan to not tell the town that Boo has killed Mr. Ewell. What can't Boo handle here? Is it ever okay to tell a lie? Discuss in your notes. Mr. Tate is lying here and he convinces Atticus to lie as well.
Quote Log is due on Monday. If you do not have the criteria sheet, look back at Thursday, Nov. 6ths blog post as there is a copy there.
Arrive on Monday with your completed quote log. Bring three coloured highlighters to start your essay.
Writing 12: Entering Contests and Sending Work Out . . .
You will need to submit poems to all of the places below: Make sure to complete number 1 today. We will complete the other electronic ones next Wed. I'll be away for two days at the Patrick Lane course. Please be kind and respectful to Ms. Moray and do your work. Bring a cheque for $25.00 to The Claremont Review for Monday.
Electronic Entries:
1. Jessamy Stursberg National Poetry Contest Do not press send until I check. Thanks.
2. Aerie International Contest These guidelines are lengthy. Follow carefully. You need a photo.
3. Polyphony H.S. Magazine (Chicago) You have to create an account.
Hard Copies (You will need contest entry forms) I have copies.
1. BCTELA (3 poems) No name on the poems. Hand to me (I'll mail them) (free)
2. The Claremont Review Contest Guidelines Hand in to me. (I'll mail them) + $25.00
Send The Claremont Review up to six poems. These poems should not be the same poems that you send to Aerie, The Claremont Review Contest or to Polyphony. Create a cover page. See submission guidelines on their site. Submission Guidelines
Put your name on each poem. Include a cover page.
Once you have your poems chosen, edit them one more time. Attach the cover page with a paper clip to the poems. DO NOT STAPLE.
Put the poems in a business envelope. In the middle of the envelope write:
The Claremont Review
Suite 101
1581-H Hillside Avenue
Victoria, BC
V8T 2C1
On the left hand corner of the envelope, write your name, return address, city and postal code.
John Smith
123 John Street
Victoria, BC
V8Y 1Y9
Electronic Entries:
1. Jessamy Stursberg National Poetry Contest Do not press send until I check. Thanks.
2. Aerie International Contest These guidelines are lengthy. Follow carefully. You need a photo.
3. Polyphony H.S. Magazine (Chicago) You have to create an account.
Hard Copies (You will need contest entry forms) I have copies.
1. BCTELA (3 poems) No name on the poems. Hand to me (I'll mail them) (free)
2. The Claremont Review Contest Guidelines Hand in to me. (I'll mail them) + $25.00
Non-contest submission of The Claremont Review (free)
Send The Claremont Review up to six poems. These poems should not be the same poems that you send to Aerie, The Claremont Review Contest or to Polyphony. Create a cover page. See submission guidelines on their site. Submission Guidelines
Put your name on each poem. Include a cover page.
Once you have your poems chosen, edit them one more time. Attach the cover page with a paper clip to the poems. DO NOT STAPLE.
Put the poems in a business envelope. In the middle of the envelope write:
The Claremont Review
Suite 101
1581-H Hillside Avenue
Victoria, BC
V8T 2C1
On the left hand corner of the envelope, write your name, return address, city and postal code.
John Smith
123 John Street
Victoria, BC
V8Y 1Y9
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Writing 12: Return your poetry books and . . .
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EMAILED ME YOUR MANUSCRIPT, PLEASE. SEND TO AURORA@SHAW.CA.
If you were absent today, please pick up a short story book from the learning commons. Each student will read a different author. I have spread out a number of books on top of a bookshelf at the back near the short story shelf in the learning commons. If you are presenting a fiction author, you may use a chapter from a novel or a story from his/her book.
This weekend: Choose one story to read. Read it like a poet would read a story to find out what fiction writers do that poets do not! Find a passage (a description of setting or character, action, dialogue, exposition, an intro or a conclusion) that you find remarkable. You don't know what the author is doing but you sure would like to learn how to do it.
Also: Have all your poems available electronically so that we can prepare to send poems out to magazines. Meet in the computer lab on Wednesday.
Have a fabulous weekend. I'm really delighted to be able to read your exquisite poems this weekend.
If you were absent today, please pick up a short story book from the learning commons. Each student will read a different author. I have spread out a number of books on top of a bookshelf at the back near the short story shelf in the learning commons. If you are presenting a fiction author, you may use a chapter from a novel or a story from his/her book.
This weekend: Choose one story to read. Read it like a poet would read a story to find out what fiction writers do that poets do not! Find a passage (a description of setting or character, action, dialogue, exposition, an intro or a conclusion) that you find remarkable. You don't know what the author is doing but you sure would like to learn how to do it.
Also: Have all your poems available electronically so that we can prepare to send poems out to magazines. Meet in the computer lab on Wednesday.
Have a fabulous weekend. I'm really delighted to be able to read your exquisite poems this weekend.
English 10: Spread your homework over the five days . . .
1. Edit and proofread your story so that it is completely error-free and ready for publication. Choose which magazine you would like to be published in. Follow the criteria below:
The Claremont Review (Put your name on your story. You can write out a cover sheet during class).
BCTELA contest: Voices Visible Magazine: Print out your story. DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON THE STORY. You will fill in a contest cover sheet when you arrive.
Aerie International Magazine: Bring an electronic copy (on your email or on a USB key). You need to send them a picture of yourself with your story submission so have an electronic picture available, too. You will submit the story during class on Monday.
2. FINISH READING THE NOVEL. Post-it note examples of ignorance (prejudice, misunderstanding, disdain, contempt, naivety, etc). Think about what could eradicate the ignorance. Part 2 is very juicy and very sad. Read it with a few pieces of tissue in each hand.
3. Finish your part I response (the poem, the para. the mind map, or the diary). Bring to class on WED.
4. If you want to get a head start on your quote log, read the criteria below and BEGIN. Quote log is due Friday, Nov. 15. We will work on it during class, Wed. and Thurs. Planning 10 students will need a head start.
The Claremont Review (Put your name on your story. You can write out a cover sheet during class).
BCTELA contest: Voices Visible Magazine: Print out your story. DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON THE STORY. You will fill in a contest cover sheet when you arrive.
Aerie International Magazine: Bring an electronic copy (on your email or on a USB key). You need to send them a picture of yourself with your story submission so have an electronic picture available, too. You will submit the story during class on Monday.
2. FINISH READING THE NOVEL. Post-it note examples of ignorance (prejudice, misunderstanding, disdain, contempt, naivety, etc). Think about what could eradicate the ignorance. Part 2 is very juicy and very sad. Read it with a few pieces of tissue in each hand.
3. Finish your part I response (the poem, the para. the mind map, or the diary). Bring to class on WED.
4. If you want to get a head start on your quote log, read the criteria below and BEGIN. Quote log is due Friday, Nov. 15. We will work on it during class, Wed. and Thurs. Planning 10 students will need a head start.
Criteria for an Effective
Quotation Log 100 marks
Title: YOUR TOPIC: Pick quotes that demonstrate: HOW TO ERADICATE
IGNORANCE (What do we learn about prejudice? How do we understand
each other? Why do we gossip? Why do we call each other names? Why
can't we forgive? Why do we lie? Why do we feel contempt to the
unknown?)
BOOK TITLE, AUTHOR, TOPIC, YOUR NAME
PICTURES, IMAGES, WORDS, PHRASES, QUOTES . . .
- 12 to 15 really key quotations (Cited properly)
- A 50 to 75 word response for each quotation
- You state who is speaking and you explain the context of the quote (i.e. what is happening when it is said)
- Your response adds insight to the character, uses good descriptive words
- Your response clearly states what you think about the character based on his / her actions, speech and descriptions
- Your response is in correct, formal English
- Your response goes beyond the obvious and demonstrates critical thinking skills
- Your response makes connections to other parts of the book to reinforce your opinions
Sample Quotation and Response
“I felt sorry for the old man because people just don’t go around
smiling like that all the time unless they’re mentally unbalanced
or harboring extreme anxiety” (47).
This quote is Lorraine’s reaction to Mr. Pignati the first time
that she and John visit him at his home. We know that Lorraine is
empathetic because she reveals her sympathy for others when she talks
to lonely people on the phone. Lorraine does not have a good
relationship with her mother and her mother’s negative influence is
clearly revealed in this passage because her mother does not trust
anyone. Her mother works with the sick and dying yet feels no
compassion. Her mother also distrusts men. In this quotation,
Lorraine distrusts smiles. How sad. This young girl assumes that
happy people are mentally disturbed. She obviously needs to
experience trust and love in her life. The fact that she is observing
Mr. Pignati closely also reveals that she notices other people.
Unlike John, she is not self-centered. She cares for others. She is
on edge while visiting Mr. Pignati because the pair of teens are
there on false pretences. She knows what she is doing is wrong but
says nothing. Lorraine is too vulnerable to peer pressure.
Tips:
Choose quotes that really make you think about your topic.
Start by saying who is speaking and what is happening. Next,
discuss the tone of the words in the quote.
Take the quote a part and discuss each section in three or four
sentences.
Be passionate in your response. After all, this log is your
opinions so let’s hear you rave!
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
English 11: Test on "The Sound of the Hollyhocks" today
If you were absent today: See yesterday's blog for the question so that you can be prepared to write it at lunch today. If you can't write the test at lunch, pop in to explain why. Be sure to have a note for today's absence. I collected the TICK chart, the paragraph and yesterday's editing sheet on "The Fall of a City".
We are heading into a Long, Long weekend so make sure you have a lot of USSR books at home so that you could get at least 15 pages per day read. Show me how many pages you have read Nov. 13th. We will be half way through the month so you should have read at least 200 pages Nov. 13th if you are going for one book, 300 for a B and 400 for an A.
Tomorrow, we will be reading "A Few Notes for Orpheus", a story about a young man who realizes something key about living in the past. If you plan on being absent, take your text home and check out the blog to see what you will have missed.
We are heading into a Long, Long weekend so make sure you have a lot of USSR books at home so that you could get at least 15 pages per day read. Show me how many pages you have read Nov. 13th. We will be half way through the month so you should have read at least 200 pages Nov. 13th if you are going for one book, 300 for a B and 400 for an A.
Tomorrow, we will be reading "A Few Notes for Orpheus", a story about a young man who realizes something key about living in the past. If you plan on being absent, take your text home and check out the blog to see what you will have missed.
Writing 12: Good Luck with those gorgeous manuscripts!
Your babies are not ugly anymore. They were never ugly, just coddled and over-valued. he he he
What makes a great poem? See the criteria.
What makes a great manuscript? Follow the criteria.
Email your "publication-ready" manuscript to aurora@shaw.ca
Put your name in the subject line and poetry manuscript
You have worked hard all term. Do not lose any marks for feeble proofreading. I know you get tired but you have to know the grammatical rules if you are going to be a writer who breaks them, right?
If you cannot be in class tomorrow, I need the manuscript by the end of block 4 (the old block 3). Drop it off to the classroom and not the office, please.
PS
Don't forget your city in your address.
Find a good photo of yourself (sharp resolution but small size) to send off for publication next Wednesday.
Tomorrow: Collection of manuscripts. Allie and Kaiti present! Yay. We will be signing out short story books tomorrow as you will have some homework over the weekend. If you are going to be absent due to the ceremony, see me at lunch.
What makes a great poem? See the criteria.
What makes a great manuscript? Follow the criteria.
Email your "publication-ready" manuscript to aurora@shaw.ca
Put your name in the subject line and poetry manuscript
You have worked hard all term. Do not lose any marks for feeble proofreading. I know you get tired but you have to know the grammatical rules if you are going to be a writer who breaks them, right?
If you cannot be in class tomorrow, I need the manuscript by the end of block 4 (the old block 3). Drop it off to the classroom and not the office, please.
PS
Don't forget your city in your address.
Find a good photo of yourself (sharp resolution but small size) to send off for publication next Wednesday.
Tomorrow: Collection of manuscripts. Allie and Kaiti present! Yay. We will be signing out short story books tomorrow as you will have some homework over the weekend. If you are going to be absent due to the ceremony, see me at lunch.
English 10: We had a test on part 1 today . . .
We have now read the first 11 chapters and discussed most of the book. I had 6 quotations on the board today and we wrote responses to each quote. We also added the next to words on our list, 35 and 36.
Tonight: Read and post-it note chapters 12 and 13. They may be a little slow going but look for examples of racism. Even some of the African-Americans are reluctant to allow Jem and Scout in their church due to the colour of their skin.
Finish reading the novel by next Wed. Nov. 13th as we will be starting our essays. If you forget your novel at school, you will have to download it or buy a copy at a second hand book store in town.
Tomorrow: Responding to Part 1 (chapters 1 to 11) You get to decide how you wish to respond: Choose one of the suggestions below or make a suggestion for a format not yet on the list and get it approved by me before you begin:
1. a literary paragraph
2. a decorated found poem (similar to the one you did for the story, "A Lamp At Noon"
3. a diary entry from one of the character's point of view
4. a mind map
Your job is to answer this question: Demonstrate what Harper Lee may be suggesting about what is needed to eradicate ignorance in the world. What will it take for humans to change? How do you change? How hard is it?
Tonight: Read and post-it note chapters 12 and 13. They may be a little slow going but look for examples of racism. Even some of the African-Americans are reluctant to allow Jem and Scout in their church due to the colour of their skin.
Finish reading the novel by next Wed. Nov. 13th as we will be starting our essays. If you forget your novel at school, you will have to download it or buy a copy at a second hand book store in town.
Tomorrow: Responding to Part 1 (chapters 1 to 11) You get to decide how you wish to respond: Choose one of the suggestions below or make a suggestion for a format not yet on the list and get it approved by me before you begin:
1. a literary paragraph
2. a decorated found poem (similar to the one you did for the story, "A Lamp At Noon"
3. a diary entry from one of the character's point of view
4. a mind map
Your job is to answer this question: Demonstrate what Harper Lee may be suggesting about what is needed to eradicate ignorance in the world. What will it take for humans to change? How do you change? How hard is it?
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Writing 12: Tonight: it's time to revise and re-write those poems!
We will be going to the computer lab but please meet in the classroom.
English 11: You Gonna' Rock Tomorrow's Paragraph?
If you were absent today, add Belsen and convalescence to your vocab. list, please. We edited the "Fall of a City" paragraphs line by line with a partner, using the paragraph editing sheets. Bring that sheet to class tomorrow so that you will not CONTINUE making the same mistakes. Make NEW mistakes on tomorrow's paragraph.
Due tomorrow: your TICK chart for "The Sound of the Hollyhocks", your editing sheet and the paragraph you will write during class tomorrow.
Due tomorrow: your TICK chart for "The Sound of the Hollyhocks", your editing sheet and the paragraph you will write during class tomorrow.
The question: The characters in the story, bankers, ministers, husbands, university professors, are literally cut off from society in the convalescent home, Pinehills. In a literary paragraph of 300 to 500 words, discuss the sources that might cause such isolation. Use your TICK chart to ensure you understand the story's theme. You may bring your thesis with you.
English 10: Finish reading to the end of chapter 11!!
Be sure to read with your post-it notes handy so that you can note our THREE items:
1. Who is breaking the law or rules (including gossip) and why?
2. Why are they getting away with it or are there any consequences?
3. Who makes and upholds the rules?
HOW DO WE ERADICATE IGNORANCE? This question will frame your essay. You will need to create a fantastic answer to this question based on a close reading of the novel.
Today, we discussed yesterday's questions in great detail. Print out the notes (on yesterday's blog) if you were absent or could not keep up with the writing during class. I appreciated all the in-depth discussions this morning. Thanks to those students who are not often the first to add to the discussion. You took a risk!
We also added two new words to our list and we read for 15 minutes during USSR.
If you were absent, we did prevaricate and proclaim today.
1. Who is breaking the law or rules (including gossip) and why?
2. Why are they getting away with it or are there any consequences?
3. Who makes and upholds the rules?
HOW DO WE ERADICATE IGNORANCE? This question will frame your essay. You will need to create a fantastic answer to this question based on a close reading of the novel.
Today, we discussed yesterday's questions in great detail. Print out the notes (on yesterday's blog) if you were absent or could not keep up with the writing during class. I appreciated all the in-depth discussions this morning. Thanks to those students who are not often the first to add to the discussion. You took a risk!
We also added two new words to our list and we read for 15 minutes during USSR.
If you were absent, we did prevaricate and proclaim today.
Monday, November 3, 2014
English 11: "The Sound of the Hollyhocks"
When you confront a difficult text, you need to break it down into smaller bits to digest it. Don't assume that the story is too hard or that you don't understand it. Saying "I don't know" is not an option in grade 11, especially after working with group members.
Follow the TICK strategy.
Brainstorm all the connections, symbols, resonances you can think of for the
Title:
Introduction:
Conclusion:
Key Points:
What does this story imply about people in this society? What are the restrictions? How do people cope?
You need to be able to read and understand texts at this level. It is not difficult but it requires attention and analysis.
Homework: Ensure that you have a half page of ideas for each item above. We will work on the paragraph during class tomorrow.
I handed back the essays. Discover where you need to focus. Is it planning the essay? Analyzing evidence? Creating a thesis? Following a template? Style? Strong verbs? Sentence Variety.
Do not make the same mistake twice. Make new mistakes in your writing so you can take risks.
Follow the TICK strategy.
Brainstorm all the connections, symbols, resonances you can think of for the
Title:
Introduction:
Conclusion:
Key Points:
What does this story imply about people in this society? What are the restrictions? How do people cope?
You need to be able to read and understand texts at this level. It is not difficult but it requires attention and analysis.
Homework: Ensure that you have a half page of ideas for each item above. We will work on the paragraph during class tomorrow.
I handed back the essays. Discover where you need to focus. Is it planning the essay? Analyzing evidence? Creating a thesis? Following a template? Style? Strong verbs? Sentence Variety.
Do not make the same mistake twice. Make new mistakes in your writing so you can take risks.
Writing 12: Manuscript due Thursday . . .
Excellent work in the lab today. We have student presentations tomorrow and Thursday. Wed. we are in the lab but meet in class first so we can review manuscript set up. You don't need to lose marks for incorrect formatting.
Thursday, we will get each of you a fantastic set of short stories.
You can return your copy of Naming the Baby on Thursday.
Next Wed. in the lab, we will be sending out your poems to be published. Yay.
Thursday, we will get each of you a fantastic set of short stories.
You can return your copy of Naming the Baby on Thursday.
Next Wed. in the lab, we will be sending out your poems to be published. Yay.
English 10: Read to the end of chapter 11 by Wednesday.
Today we discussed chapters 5, 6, and 7 by answering the questions below:
1. Give on example to show that Miss Maudie is the voice of reason (stands up for the truth). She speaks candidly! She is sassy toward Miss Stephanie. She tells Miss Stephanie to make room in her bed for Boo which shut Miss Stephanie up for a while. You are too young to understand it. She is the advisor on the street. She tells the truth. She doesn't make up answers to satisfy Scout's question. She treats Scout as an adult. She is a friend to Scout. Page 49. Page 60. Page 59.
2. Why might Boo Radley not want to come out? At the end of chapter 5, Jem says he is re-thinking the idea of becoming a lawyer. Why? embarrassed? anxiety? It's been so long, he knows that there will be a huge fuss. People thinks he is a psychopath and all the rumours could destroy him. Harshly judged. Afraid? Not used to it? Society is corrupt. He does not want to live in a society. Atticus tricks Jem into stop fighting. Jem is mad that lawyers can twist your words.
3. Why can't people change by being told to change? How does Jem decide to stop the Boo Radley game (of trying to make him come out of the house)? Give at least two examples from the novel. His pants are stitched up. He thinks Book did it. Boo seems to be keeping guard of the kids. Boo may not want the kids to have to suffer the way he has. Jem thinks it is childish. Growing up makes people change. He cries when he realizes how badly Mr. Radley treats him. Boo is not allowed any contact with anyone. Boo was communicating with the kids by leaving them gifts in the tree: Indian Head pennies, a pack of gum, string, pocket watch that doesn't work, carved Jem and Scout out of soap. Growing up is a theme in the story. Every couple of chapters, time passes quickly. Harper Lee is showing that despite growing up, people don't change.
4. Why does Mr. Radley fill the hole in the tree with cement and then lie about the tree's health? Nathan doesn't want Boo to communicate with the kids. He doesn't want the children to realize how badly he treats his brother. He lies because he doesn't want them to know that Boo left things in the tree. He wants to keep Boo isolated from everyone else. Nathan is cruel. He is embarrassed about Boo. Boo is notorious (a bad legend).
5. Do you see any danger in Atticus' belief in "not bothering the neighbours"? Discuss. See if you can add in connections to other examples in the novel of "letting things slide". Let your neighbours do whatever they want!!! A good lawyer can get a criminal free! Not bothering is foreshadowing!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
If there is something going on in the house and we don't meddle, there could be some serious STUFF going on!! Connects to letting things slide!!!!! Pay attention to abuse and ignorance in your town!!!!!! Dig into it. Find the facts! Not meddling closes off opinions and thoughts. If you can't talk to others, ignorance is perpetuated by a lack of understanding. The Ewells don't have money because the father DRINKS IT ALL AWAY and the family receives money from the county (welfare) to survive but he drinks that away, too. He HUNTS out of season. They let him get away with it to feed all his kids. They don't make the kids go to school. The father needs the kids to help out at home.
We also marked our paragraphs from Friday's class. If you were away today, you will need to find a partner and mark the paragraph together.
Short Stories: I returned the short stories. Some of the stories require a lot of attention and proofreading in order to get them publication ready (absolutely error free). The new draft is due Wed. Nov. 12. You may revise the parts of the story that do not meet our criteria but be sure to edit any new parts.
Paragraphs on chapters 3 to 5: We marked these with a partner today. You have to be able to find your errors so you can plan to correct them.
1. Give on example to show that Miss Maudie is the voice of reason (stands up for the truth). She speaks candidly! She is sassy toward Miss Stephanie. She tells Miss Stephanie to make room in her bed for Boo which shut Miss Stephanie up for a while. You are too young to understand it. She is the advisor on the street. She tells the truth. She doesn't make up answers to satisfy Scout's question. She treats Scout as an adult. She is a friend to Scout. Page 49. Page 60. Page 59.
2. Why might Boo Radley not want to come out? At the end of chapter 5, Jem says he is re-thinking the idea of becoming a lawyer. Why? embarrassed? anxiety? It's been so long, he knows that there will be a huge fuss. People thinks he is a psychopath and all the rumours could destroy him. Harshly judged. Afraid? Not used to it? Society is corrupt. He does not want to live in a society. Atticus tricks Jem into stop fighting. Jem is mad that lawyers can twist your words.
3. Why can't people change by being told to change? How does Jem decide to stop the Boo Radley game (of trying to make him come out of the house)? Give at least two examples from the novel. His pants are stitched up. He thinks Book did it. Boo seems to be keeping guard of the kids. Boo may not want the kids to have to suffer the way he has. Jem thinks it is childish. Growing up makes people change. He cries when he realizes how badly Mr. Radley treats him. Boo is not allowed any contact with anyone. Boo was communicating with the kids by leaving them gifts in the tree: Indian Head pennies, a pack of gum, string, pocket watch that doesn't work, carved Jem and Scout out of soap. Growing up is a theme in the story. Every couple of chapters, time passes quickly. Harper Lee is showing that despite growing up, people don't change.
4. Why does Mr. Radley fill the hole in the tree with cement and then lie about the tree's health? Nathan doesn't want Boo to communicate with the kids. He doesn't want the children to realize how badly he treats his brother. He lies because he doesn't want them to know that Boo left things in the tree. He wants to keep Boo isolated from everyone else. Nathan is cruel. He is embarrassed about Boo. Boo is notorious (a bad legend).
5. Do you see any danger in Atticus' belief in "not bothering the neighbours"? Discuss. See if you can add in connections to other examples in the novel of "letting things slide". Let your neighbours do whatever they want!!! A good lawyer can get a criminal free! Not bothering is foreshadowing!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
If there is something going on in the house and we don't meddle, there could be some serious STUFF going on!! Connects to letting things slide!!!!! Pay attention to abuse and ignorance in your town!!!!!! Dig into it. Find the facts! Not meddling closes off opinions and thoughts. If you can't talk to others, ignorance is perpetuated by a lack of understanding. The Ewells don't have money because the father DRINKS IT ALL AWAY and the family receives money from the county (welfare) to survive but he drinks that away, too. He HUNTS out of season. They let him get away with it to feed all his kids. They don't make the kids go to school. The father needs the kids to help out at home.
We also marked our paragraphs from Friday's class. If you were away today, you will need to find a partner and mark the paragraph together.
Short Stories: I returned the short stories. Some of the stories require a lot of attention and proofreading in order to get them publication ready (absolutely error free). The new draft is due Wed. Nov. 12. You may revise the parts of the story that do not meet our criteria but be sure to edit any new parts.
Paragraphs on chapters 3 to 5: We marked these with a partner today. You have to be able to find your errors so you can plan to correct them.
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