Be sure to get the notes from a peer today regarding absurdism. You may also wish to read Camus' Myth of Sisyphus. We read and discussed chapter 1 aloud.
Due to the lack of time, we will not be finishing the play.
The mock English 12 exam is this Thursday, periods 1 and 2 but due to the lock-out, we need to start early: 8:50 to 11:50. It takes three hours and it counts for marks. We will review the setup Tuesday and Wednesday.
Please return all AP Lit texts to the library asap.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
English 9, Period 3: Farley Mowat film
We read for 15 minutes today and watched Carroll Ballard's film interpretation of the novel, Never Cry Wolf.
Tomorrow, we will do the same. We start the play, Our Town, Monday.
USSR forms are due Monday.
Tomorrow, we will do the same. We start the play, Our Town, Monday.
USSR forms are due Monday.
English 9, period 4: Temple Grandin
If you were absent today, be sure to check yesterday's blog. Today: We read for 15 minutes, reviewed vocab. words 50 to 70, added word 53, sternness.
Next, we discussed the film, Temple Grandin, directed by Mick Jackson. Be sure to get the notes.
Tonight: Study your vocabulary words. Test has been postponed until Monday.
Your paragraph is also due Monday.
Finish a USSR book this weekend and complete the USSR response for The Curious Incident . . . May response forms are due Monday at the beginning of class. You must have all responses written before you arrive to class.
Next, we discussed the film, Temple Grandin, directed by Mick Jackson. Be sure to get the notes.
Tonight: Study your vocabulary words. Test has been postponed until Monday.
Your paragraph is also due Monday.
Finish a USSR book this weekend and complete the USSR response for The Curious Incident . . . May response forms are due Monday at the beginning of class. You must have all responses written before you arrive to class.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Eng. 9, Block 4 - Thank you
I would like to say thank you to all of the students of block four English and to Ms. Stenson for welcoming me into the class. It was such a rewarding and fun experience. Thank you everyone for your participation, enthusiasm, and insight. I wish you all the best for the rest of the semester and hope that you have a happy summer.
Thank you,
Ms. Wood.
Thank you,
Ms. Wood.
English 9, Period 4: Farewell Ms. Wood
Thanks to Ms. Wood for creating such an inspiring mystery / novel unit. We will miss you. Be sure to check the marks' sheet that Ms. Woods made available today.
Thursday and Friday: We will be watching the film, Temple Grandin, based on the real person, Temple Grandin. You will need to take notes and submit a formal literary paragraph on Monday, June 3.
Question: Discuss the factors that have lead to Temple's success, given that she was growing up during a time when rights for autistic persons did not exist.
Also due June 3: USSR forms for books you read in May. If you wish to achieve an A overall for silent reading, be sure to review the criteria on the course outline.
Thursday and Friday: We will be watching the film, Temple Grandin, based on the real person, Temple Grandin. You will need to take notes and submit a formal literary paragraph on Monday, June 3.
Question: Discuss the factors that have lead to Temple's success, given that she was growing up during a time when rights for autistic persons did not exist.
Also due June 3: USSR forms for books you read in May. If you wish to achieve an A overall for silent reading, be sure to review the criteria on the course outline.
English 9, Period 3: New Journalism Article is due
USSR: May forms are due on Monday. June forms are due June 17th. Remember that to get an A for USSR overall, you need to follow all the criteria listed on the course outline. Be sure to re-read it as you choose a new book.
Due Tomorrow: Attach the works cited page to the back of the GOOD COPY. Also, include the list of notes you gathered and the edited draft. I must see your handwriting on the draft. I'm looking for major revisions.
The good copy needs to be proofread. Don't let those errors sneak through.
I'm really looking forward to reading them.
We start drama tomorrow.
Be sure to arrive on time. Class begins at 1:21.
Due Tomorrow: Attach the works cited page to the back of the GOOD COPY. Also, include the list of notes you gathered and the edited draft. I must see your handwriting on the draft. I'm looking for major revisions.
The good copy needs to be proofread. Don't let those errors sneak through.
I'm really looking forward to reading them.
We start drama tomorrow.
Be sure to arrive on time. Class begins at 1:21.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Eng. 9 Block 4 - Get ready for a mystery!
We wrapped up Curious Incident... and started preparing for our Mystery party on Wednesday. Everyone has a role to play, so if you were away today, email me for your role. You may come with costumes or small props to bring your character to life!
We will still be having USSR and vocab, so please bring your books and materials.
We will still be having USSR and vocab, so please bring your books and materials.
English 9, Period 3: Vocabulary Test Wednesday 1-70
Homework: Revise your draft. Study for the vocabulary test. Make sure to bring your url info so we can do the bibliography (MLA works cited page).
Thursday: Good Copy, Edited draft, notes, and works cited page are all due.
Monday: May USSR forms are due. Ensure that every line is full. Write in a lively and compelling fashion about each book. You should have at least two books since we also read Never Cry Wolf. If you are aiming for an A this year, be sure to have read a classic and follow the criteria on the course outline. You must bring a novel to class each day. By forgetting a book, you lose the daily participation marks.
Ways to improve your new journalism writing:
Today, I returned the edited versions of your first three paragraphs.
Most paragraphs did not have enough "fun" mixed in with the facts. However, the facts were good so all you need to do is re-read the samples until the techniques that make the facts interesting jump out at you.
Make it funny. Use examples / comparisons from your own life to bring the facts to life. We don't know what it is really like to be a sloth but we know what it is like to have to do homework when we have no energy. Describe that feeling.
We don't know what it is like to eat a snake whole but we know how we feel after eating a Xmas or birthday dinner.
We don't know what it is like to be hunted but we know how it can feel scary to walk through the lounge at lunch or to feel as if you have done something wrong and you feel isolated and alone and alert.
You have watched films, your family and friends, and read books about struggle so you know defeat and you know success. Put those allusions into the article.
This style of writing requires great creative leaps. You will need to revise and revise and revise to make it unique just like you did during the poetry unit.
This kind of writing is worth 30% of your English 10 and 12 exams so get started on learning how to do it now!!
Writing about the world and making it interesting means knowing the techniques to use and taking risks.
Thursday: Good Copy, Edited draft, notes, and works cited page are all due.
Monday: May USSR forms are due. Ensure that every line is full. Write in a lively and compelling fashion about each book. You should have at least two books since we also read Never Cry Wolf. If you are aiming for an A this year, be sure to have read a classic and follow the criteria on the course outline. You must bring a novel to class each day. By forgetting a book, you lose the daily participation marks.
Ways to improve your new journalism writing:
Today, I returned the edited versions of your first three paragraphs.
Most paragraphs did not have enough "fun" mixed in with the facts. However, the facts were good so all you need to do is re-read the samples until the techniques that make the facts interesting jump out at you.
Make it funny. Use examples / comparisons from your own life to bring the facts to life. We don't know what it is really like to be a sloth but we know what it is like to have to do homework when we have no energy. Describe that feeling.
We don't know what it is like to eat a snake whole but we know how we feel after eating a Xmas or birthday dinner.
We don't know what it is like to be hunted but we know how it can feel scary to walk through the lounge at lunch or to feel as if you have done something wrong and you feel isolated and alone and alert.
You have watched films, your family and friends, and read books about struggle so you know defeat and you know success. Put those allusions into the article.
This style of writing requires great creative leaps. You will need to revise and revise and revise to make it unique just like you did during the poetry unit.
This kind of writing is worth 30% of your English 10 and 12 exams so get started on learning how to do it now!!
Writing about the world and making it interesting means knowing the techniques to use and taking risks.
AP Lit: Getting There . . . .
Today, all the characters and settings have been established.
Three settings
An institution (school, asylum, jail)
A basement with a leather couch
Car / bus
Characters
Who Nose? Olivia
Grad 1 Connor
Grad 3 Emi
Deity Emily
Real Estate Agent Alex
Hyperbole Isaias
Understatement Kayla
Politician / Lamp Quinton
Hit (Hitler) Sam
Whip Mia
Known Prasant
Unknown Steph and Bryn
Observer Graeme
___________ Amanda
Volta Man Steven
Motif: small, fake desk plant and a shackle
Wednesday: hand in your monologue and your director's notes
We have guest speaker, Mitch Cram on Wed.
Three settings
An institution (school, asylum, jail)
A basement with a leather couch
Car / bus
Characters
Who Nose? Olivia
Grad 1 Connor
Grad 3 Emi
Deity Emily
Real Estate Agent Alex
Hyperbole Isaias
Understatement Kayla
Politician / Lamp Quinton
Hit (Hitler) Sam
Whip Mia
Known Prasant
Unknown Steph and Bryn
Observer Graeme
___________ Amanda
Volta Man Steven
Motif: small, fake desk plant and a shackle
Wednesday: hand in your monologue and your director's notes
We have guest speaker, Mitch Cram on Wed.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Eng. 9 Block 4
Today we saw the finale of the trial, so we postponed the two question novel wrap-up. We will do that on Monday.
I hope you all have a good weekend!
I hope you all have a good weekend!
Thursday, May 22, 2014
English 9, Period 3: 3 paragraphs due, study vocab for next Wed
Tomorrow: Please submit your first three paragraphs (length will vary but aim for 90 to 150 words) of your new journalism article on your animal.
Marks awarded for the criteria on your sheet. (See yesterday's post to review).
I am looking for creative techniques that new journalism authors use.
Re-read the five samples in your package for ideas.
Your job is to make the facts fun through
Be creative. Take risks. Make it interesting.
You will have most of the class tomorrow to work on it. Bring a computer if you can.
A typed, rough draft, double spaced is due Monday for peer editing.
Everything is due next Thursday. Wednesday we will do the works cited page together so bring the URL information.
I will return your Mowat essays tomorrow.
We will do vocab. word # 70 tomorrow and have a vocab. test on 1 - 70 on Wed.
You will have some time to edit your article on the animal on Wednesday as well
which means that you have a lot of time at night to finish at least one more book by the end of May.
USSR forms for May are due, Monday, June 2. Please keep up with the responses as the forms are due at the beginning of the period on June 2.
Marks awarded for the criteria on your sheet. (See yesterday's post to review).
I am looking for creative techniques that new journalism authors use.
Re-read the five samples in your package for ideas.
Your job is to make the facts fun through
- interesting comparisons, (similes, allusions, metaphors);
- use of punctuation (in particular the dash and parentheses);
- sound devices (alliteration, onomatopoeia, assonance, rhyme);
- strong verbs (bash, clout, sip, bow, stake);
- sentence variety (fragments, long, short, and medium sentences, vary your sentence beginnings);
- references to help us understand the facts such as saying that the roadrunner's speed is similar to a four-minute mile (use pop culture, personal life, hockey or other sport stats, literary allusions);
- use slang (put some swag into it!);
- vary your paragraph length;
- find some really interesting ways the animal has been viewed -- in myths, advertisements, by First Nations People, in other cultures, in the past, in medicine, for food, etc.
Be creative. Take risks. Make it interesting.
You will have most of the class tomorrow to work on it. Bring a computer if you can.
A typed, rough draft, double spaced is due Monday for peer editing.
Everything is due next Thursday. Wednesday we will do the works cited page together so bring the URL information.
I will return your Mowat essays tomorrow.
We will do vocab. word # 70 tomorrow and have a vocab. test on 1 - 70 on Wed.
You will have some time to edit your article on the animal on Wednesday as well
which means that you have a lot of time at night to finish at least one more book by the end of May.
USSR forms for May are due, Monday, June 2. Please keep up with the responses as the forms are due at the beginning of the period on June 2.
AP Lit: The play is the thing where in we catch the conscience of . . .
the grad class.
Title for our play is Graduation
We have a few characters assigne so far based on today's brainstorming session which was GREAT by the way. Loving the excitement for this project.
Graeme, Prasant and Isaias please contact a few people from the class to find out what we are doing and to catch up.
Due Monday: A monologue or soliloquy (length will vary) from a character's point of view. A character that you think should be in the play.
Include director's notes:
Does this piece come at the beginning, middle or end of the play?
Who or what else is on stage? What music, lighting, props and costumes are required? What blocking? What technological needs does the scene have?
If you envision it, you will be responsible for creating it so use your drama friends, your relationships with Mr. Plant and Ms. English and Ms. Giordano to help.
Visit second hand stores this weekend to start creating your costume. We do have a tickle trunk in the Eng. prep room.
You will have Monday's class to revise this draft, to revise your scene, etc.
Tues there is no class.
Wed. Mitch Cram is coming to talk to us about his experiences at U of Toronto and it has been rumoured that we need him in our play. We'll see.
Characters so far:
Volta Man: Steven in a jester's outfit, playing his violin at turning points in the play
Understatement: Might be Kayla if she agrees
Lamp as Communist Politician: Quinton
The Unknown played by Bryn and Stephanie since they are small enough for us to through them into the unknown which will be the orchestra pit (with a lot of padding)
Real Estate Agent: Alex
The Known: Prasant babbling certainties (formulas from math and physics etc) and then laughing!!
Some of today's great lines and themes:
Whatever people do in the summer.
When will we settle down?
DEVOTE TODAY TO YOUR FUTURE
What we will endure.
Experiencing inexperience
Seeking change
Life is a journey
School is not a destination
The best adjective I can come up with is nice.
What is the role of art, mystery, and beauty in our lives.
Who owns knowledge?
Why do we always have to be on the road to somewhere? Why can't we just be here?
What do I need?
Water.
Can't enjoy our lives due to the economic climate.
We are the grad class called FEAR.
We are afraid to graduate.
We refuse to particpate in our own graduation ceremony.
The play can have two acts.
We'll start with Act 2.
We can have a couch that we surf on.
We are a series of lists and prcedures.
We need Prasant's laugh.
We need Isaias to do push ups while we talk.
We need to involve the audience.
We have Emma to play piano.
Title for our play is Graduation
We have a few characters assigne so far based on today's brainstorming session which was GREAT by the way. Loving the excitement for this project.
Graeme, Prasant and Isaias please contact a few people from the class to find out what we are doing and to catch up.
Due Monday: A monologue or soliloquy (length will vary) from a character's point of view. A character that you think should be in the play.
Include director's notes:
Does this piece come at the beginning, middle or end of the play?
Who or what else is on stage? What music, lighting, props and costumes are required? What blocking? What technological needs does the scene have?
If you envision it, you will be responsible for creating it so use your drama friends, your relationships with Mr. Plant and Ms. English and Ms. Giordano to help.
Visit second hand stores this weekend to start creating your costume. We do have a tickle trunk in the Eng. prep room.
You will have Monday's class to revise this draft, to revise your scene, etc.
Tues there is no class.
Wed. Mitch Cram is coming to talk to us about his experiences at U of Toronto and it has been rumoured that we need him in our play. We'll see.
Characters so far:
Volta Man: Steven in a jester's outfit, playing his violin at turning points in the play
Understatement: Might be Kayla if she agrees
Lamp as Communist Politician: Quinton
The Unknown played by Bryn and Stephanie since they are small enough for us to through them into the unknown which will be the orchestra pit (with a lot of padding)
Real Estate Agent: Alex
The Known: Prasant babbling certainties (formulas from math and physics etc) and then laughing!!
Some of today's great lines and themes:
Whatever people do in the summer.
When will we settle down?
DEVOTE TODAY TO YOUR FUTURE
What we will endure.
Experiencing inexperience
Seeking change
Life is a journey
School is not a destination
The best adjective I can come up with is nice.
What is the role of art, mystery, and beauty in our lives.
Who owns knowledge?
Why do we always have to be on the road to somewhere? Why can't we just be here?
What do I need?
Water.
Can't enjoy our lives due to the economic climate.
We are the grad class called FEAR.
We are afraid to graduate.
We refuse to particpate in our own graduation ceremony.
The play can have two acts.
We'll start with Act 2.
We can have a couch that we surf on.
We are a series of lists and prcedures.
We need Prasant's laugh.
We need Isaias to do push ups while we talk.
We need to involve the audience.
We have Emma to play piano.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Eng. 9 Block 4 - Mock trial today!
We went to watch the mock trial today, and the whole class did such a great job listening respectfully. You all seemed so focused and entranced by it! Thank you to Mr. Quested's class. We will be going again tomorrow to see the finale!
Creative Projects are due tomorrow! We need to go straight down to the learning commons, so make sure they are printed, stapled and ready to go on the desk. The classroom is open at lunch time if you need to use the printer.
Creative Projects are due tomorrow! We need to go straight down to the learning commons, so make sure they are printed, stapled and ready to go on the desk. The classroom is open at lunch time if you need to use the printer.
English 9: Period 3, New Journalism Research Begins . . .
Today we did a vocabulary test on ten words from 40 to 67.
We read at least 15 pages from our novels.
We read over the criteria for the assignment:
We will start to write the article tomorrow.
Friday, submit your first three paragraphs so that I can edit them over the weekend and return them to you on Monday where we will do peer editing.
Tuesday (no school due to job action)
Wednesday: We will do the works cited page
Thursday: Everything is due!
Thursday we start the play unit, Our Town, by Thornton Wilder.
We read at least 15 pages from our novels.
We read over the criteria for the assignment:
- MLA works cited paged for the facts and allusions you find on-line
- 20 interesting facts in point form
- 3 to 5 allusions
- Rough draft (double spaced due Monday)
- Good copy due Thursday, May 29th
We will start to write the article tomorrow.
Friday, submit your first three paragraphs so that I can edit them over the weekend and return them to you on Monday where we will do peer editing.
Tuesday (no school due to job action)
Wednesday: We will do the works cited page
Thursday: Everything is due!
Thursday we start the play unit, Our Town, by Thornton Wilder.
Criteria
for the New Journalism Assignment
- Formal MLA style works cited page (Bibliography) 25 MARKS
- 20 interesting facts about the animal (habitat, mating rituals, relationship to environment, predators, maturation, attitude of humans toward the animal, respectful ecosystem etc
- 3 to 5 allusions (movies, books, TV shows, blogs, advertising, logos, sports teams, First Nations' culture, paintings, murals, sculptures, toys, kites, jerseys etc) where the animal is referred to by humans (RESEARCH NEEDED HERE) 25 MARKS
- ROUGH DRAFT OF YOUR ARTICLE THAT HAS BEEN EDITED BY HAND 25 MARKS
- NEW JOURNALISM ARTICLE 100 MARKS
CRITERIA FOR THE NEW
JOURNALISM ARTICLE
- USES NEW JOURNALISM ATTRIBUTES EFFECTIVELY (IMAGERY, HYPERBOLE, METAPHOR, SIMILE, SENTENCE FRAGMENTS, SLANG, ALLUSIONS, PERSONIFICATION, SYMBOLS,)
- THE LANGUAGE IS LIVELY, ENGAGING AND COMPELLING
- THE FACTS ARE PRESENTED IN A FUN AND INFORMAL YET TRUTHFUL MANNER
- YOU DO NOT MAKE UP ANY FACTS, YOU SIMPLY DRESS UP THE FACTS WITH COLOURFUL LANGUAGE, SENTENCE STRUCTURE AND HUMOUR OR EXCITEMENT
- SPELLING, GRAMMAR, TYPOS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED
- YOU ARE PROUD OF YOUR PIECE AND FEEL YOU HAVE MET THE CRITERIA
PERSONAL CRITERIA:
Since we are getting
close to the end of the year, what attributes in your writing are you
really trying to improve.
What mark would you
like on this assignment out of 100 _______________________
List your personal
goals below:
- ____________________________________________________________________
- ____________________________________________________________________
- ____________________________________________________________________
- ____________________________________________________________________
- ____________________________________________________________________
AP Lit: Writing and the New Romantics
I read aloud an article on Gabriel Garcia Marquez, praising the sentence and an article by Susan Swan on the new Romantics, a new shamelessly solipsistic confessional style in fiction. Why is a Romantic (self-focused) genre emerging now?
How might we use this info in our play?
Next, we wrote all class today so if you were absent, you will need to write for 50 minutes.
First: Write an autobiography in a confessional style about an event that happened recently that upset you in some way. Write for ten minutes. Next, read the piece and write a response observing yourself as you might do when annotating an excerpt of a story. What do you observe about the character, the language, the motivation, the perspective.
Next, choose a character from literature with whom you identify. Write for ten minutes elucidating this relationship.
Finally, discuss an app or program on your phone or computer that you use a lot. Explain its functions and why you like it.
Finally, write a piece reacting positively or negatively to this app/program. Does it add or detract to our growth as a species?
Tomorrow: We need a motif (objective co-relative as T.S. Eliot might call it) an object, idea, phrase, that can connect all these disparate scenes.
In class tomorrow we will write a monologue from a character's point of view based on today's writings where we all use the same motif.
Tonight: Revise your scene. Is it relevant? Edgy? Revelatory? Engaging? Who would listen to it? Who is your audience?
How might we use this info in our play?
Next, we wrote all class today so if you were absent, you will need to write for 50 minutes.
First: Write an autobiography in a confessional style about an event that happened recently that upset you in some way. Write for ten minutes. Next, read the piece and write a response observing yourself as you might do when annotating an excerpt of a story. What do you observe about the character, the language, the motivation, the perspective.
Next, choose a character from literature with whom you identify. Write for ten minutes elucidating this relationship.
Finally, discuss an app or program on your phone or computer that you use a lot. Explain its functions and why you like it.
Finally, write a piece reacting positively or negatively to this app/program. Does it add or detract to our growth as a species?
Tomorrow: We need a motif (objective co-relative as T.S. Eliot might call it) an object, idea, phrase, that can connect all these disparate scenes.
In class tomorrow we will write a monologue from a character's point of view based on today's writings where we all use the same motif.
Tonight: Revise your scene. Is it relevant? Edgy? Revelatory? Engaging? Who would listen to it? Who is your audience?
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Eng. 9 Block 4 - Perspective
Today was such a productive and fun class! Thank you everyone. We talked about perspective in Curious..., wrote a scene from a different perspective, then we acted out an investigation to put the perspectives together to try and predict and solve the crime. Thank you very much to our brave actors!
Tomorrow, we will be going to the Learning Commons to watch Mr. Quested's grade 12 class complete a mock trial. Still come to room 321 to meet though. Ms. Stenson will be taking you down to the Learning Commons, and I will be meeting you there 15 minutes later.
Creative Projects are now due on Thursday!
Make sure that you finish the novel, as you will have two questions on Friday to write on, showing the details that you know from the novel.
Tomorrow, we will be going to the Learning Commons to watch Mr. Quested's grade 12 class complete a mock trial. Still come to room 321 to meet though. Ms. Stenson will be taking you down to the Learning Commons, and I will be meeting you there 15 minutes later.
Creative Projects are now due on Thursday!
Make sure that you finish the novel, as you will have two questions on Friday to write on, showing the details that you know from the novel.
English 9, Period 3: New Journalism
If you were absent today, call your homework buddy to find out what the components of new journalism are.
Tonight: Finish reading the three student articles. Circle cool techniques that they use. Pick an animal to write an article on. Tomorrow: We will find 20 facts.
You will need to do a MLA style bibliography so be sure take down the citing info from each website or magazine you use.
I collected the Farley Mowat books. If you forgot your book at home, please return it to the library.
Tonight: Finish reading the three student articles. Circle cool techniques that they use. Pick an animal to write an article on. Tomorrow: We will find 20 facts.
You will need to do a MLA style bibliography so be sure take down the citing info from each website or magazine you use.
I collected the Farley Mowat books. If you forgot your book at home, please return it to the library.
Friday, May 16, 2014
Eng. 9 Block 4
Today we read "The Sniper" ( I have extra copies for anyone away) and completed a What/so what chart, looking for description, character development, conflict, and twists.
We talked about the creative projects that are due on Wednesday. Please see the criteria on the previous post Block 4 post. Start working on those over the long weekend.
Have a great weekend!
We talked about the creative projects that are due on Wednesday. Please see the criteria on the previous post Block 4 post. Start working on those over the long weekend.
Have a great weekend!
English 9, Period 3: ESSAY DUE TUES (INCLUDE EDITED DRAFT)
Wonderful work today! Your writing has improved dramatically since we started in February and it's only grade 9!! Keep applying our stylistic rules and the academic, professional style to your literary paragraphs and essays and by grade 12--you'll be writing at university level.
Today: We read for 15 minutes and the USSR homework this weekend is 100 pages or finish a book. I 'd like you all to start a new book on Tuesday from a book club set. You have three days, spend some time letting a book inspire you.
We will go down to the library on Tuesday to pick out books.
We wrote our conclusions during class and started revising our essays.
Style:
Focus on quote integration method #3! You need at least one of this type per paragraph, please.
Focus on clear verbs: emphasize, elucidates, exemplify, portrays, illustrates, depicts, reveals, displays, satirizes, describes, etc Avoid: is, are, feels or seems as these verbs lack a persuasive tone.
Do prove your thesis! Do elaborate! Do discuss each quote in detail.
Sentence variety:
Start each sentence in a new manner. Find synonyms for Farley: the naive biologist, the shy naturalist, the curious field worker, the intimidated man, the uninformed .... the meek etc
Use despite, which, but, yet, nevertheless, similarly,
Use ; and : to add variety.
Do not use a , to join to complete sentences. Use a . or a ; instead.
Vary your sentence length. A really short sentence in the middle of a body paragraph adds emphasis and wakes up the reader.
Find new ways to repeat the thesis.
Think of the essay like a debate. Think of your audience. Make them believe you via the words you choose.
Use words from our vocabulary list.
Choose insightful quotes.
TUESDAY:
HAND IN THE GOOD COPY (INCLUDE THE TITLE PAGE) AND STAPLE THE GOOD COPY TO YOUR REVISED (BY HAND) DRAFT
I READ THE DRAFT AND COMPARE IT TO THE GOOD COPY.
Today: We read for 15 minutes and the USSR homework this weekend is 100 pages or finish a book. I 'd like you all to start a new book on Tuesday from a book club set. You have three days, spend some time letting a book inspire you.
We will go down to the library on Tuesday to pick out books.
We wrote our conclusions during class and started revising our essays.
Style:
Focus on quote integration method #3! You need at least one of this type per paragraph, please.
Focus on clear verbs: emphasize, elucidates, exemplify, portrays, illustrates, depicts, reveals, displays, satirizes, describes, etc Avoid: is, are, feels or seems as these verbs lack a persuasive tone.
Do prove your thesis! Do elaborate! Do discuss each quote in detail.
Sentence variety:
Start each sentence in a new manner. Find synonyms for Farley: the naive biologist, the shy naturalist, the curious field worker, the intimidated man, the uninformed .... the meek etc
Use despite, which, but, yet, nevertheless, similarly,
Use ; and : to add variety.
Do not use a , to join to complete sentences. Use a . or a ; instead.
Vary your sentence length. A really short sentence in the middle of a body paragraph adds emphasis and wakes up the reader.
Find new ways to repeat the thesis.
Think of the essay like a debate. Think of your audience. Make them believe you via the words you choose.
Use words from our vocabulary list.
Choose insightful quotes.
TUESDAY:
HAND IN THE GOOD COPY (INCLUDE THE TITLE PAGE) AND STAPLE THE GOOD COPY TO YOUR REVISED (BY HAND) DRAFT
I READ THE DRAFT AND COMPARE IT TO THE GOOD COPY.
Eng 9, Block 4 - Creative Project Requirements
Curious
Incident Creative Project
DUE
Wednesday, May 21
You are to create something of
your choice that engages with the themes, plot, and characters of the
novel. You will then write a paragraph to explain your choices and
how they are relevant to the themes of the novel.
You may create (Choose 1
thing, not a whole category):
1. Artistic: A new book
cover, art piece, or poster for the acceptance of differences in
schools.
2. Multimedia: A
soundtrack (of at least 4 songs explaining which parts of the novel
they would be played to and why), a documentary or news report on
Christopher or the murder of the dog, or a movie trailer.
3. Writing: A
collection of at least 3 poems, a re-write of part of the story from
another character's perspective, a letter from one character to
another, or a news article on Christopher or the murder of the dog.
4. Theatrical: a filmed
or in-class re-enactment of a scene from the novel, or from a
different perspective.
5. Something that you propose
to me!
All creative projects
require a paragraph of at least 300 words, typed up. Your
paragraph should explain any choices you made, symbols used, and
characters or events from the novel involved. Discuss the themes of
the novel and how this can be seen in your creative project.
Criteria
|
Out of
|
Creative
project: relevant, insightful, unique
|
10
|
Paragraph
Content: explains choices, connects to events and characters
in the novel
|
10
|
Paragraph
Insight: Reflections on the novel, depth of understanding and
engagement with important themes
|
5
|
Paragraph
Structure and style: clear, focused, correct grammar and
spelling.
|
5
|
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Eng. 9 Block 4 - Story conflict
Today we examined types of conflict in stories. If you were away, please ask for a conflict and short story hand-out from me when you return.
Reminder: Mystery short stories are due (with rough draft, good copy, package, and peer review).
If you are going to be away tomorrow, please be sure to check tomorrow's blog, as I will be posting the details and assessment criteria for your creative project that is due next Wednesday.
Reminder: Mystery short stories are due (with rough draft, good copy, package, and peer review).
If you are going to be away tomorrow, please be sure to check tomorrow's blog, as I will be posting the details and assessment criteria for your creative project that is due next Wednesday.
English 9, Period 3: Writing Body Paragraph 3 today . . .
You worked so well yesterday. Be prepared to complete body paragraph 3 today.
Focus on elaborating on your explanations of each quote so that you can get high marks for personal opinions.
Friday: Conclusion (I handed out the template today or see below)
Friday's Homework: Type it up. Print out a draft. Edit it on paper. Correct it. Re-print.
Tuesday: Hand in the edited draft and the good copy.
You need to do a title page. Review your Pigman Essay.
Focus on elaborating on your explanations of each quote so that you can get high marks for personal opinions.
Friday: Conclusion (I handed out the template today or see below)
Friday's Homework: Type it up. Print out a draft. Edit it on paper. Correct it. Re-print.
Tuesday: Hand in the edited draft and the good copy.
You need to do a title page. Review your Pigman Essay.
CONCLUSION TEMPLATE
First, re-read the
essay to make sure that you have indeed PROVEN the thesis in the
introduction. If you have not, find out what you have proven and
change your introduction before you write the conclusion. The
introduction and the conclusion must be saying the same things. (Use
synonyms)
FIRST SENTENCE
(Repeat the thesis without the author or title).
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SECOND SENTENCE
(READ YOUR FIRST BODY PARAGRAPH AND SUMMARIZE IT HERE)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
THIRD SENTENCE
(READ YOUR SECOND BODY PARAGRAPH AND SUMMARIZE IT HERE)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FOURTH SENTENCE
(READ YOUR THIRD BODY PARAGRAPH AND SUMMARIZE IT HERE)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FINAL SENTENCE
(REPEAT THE THESIS ONE LAST TIME BUT IN AN EMOTIONAL AND CLEAR WAY)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
AP Lit: Writing a Scene Inspiring Links . . .
Collaboration Play
Here is the link to the play therapy excerpts we watched today:
Drama Therapy
Write your scene:
Think in multi-dimensions
You have the stage, the audience, technology, acting, props, symbols, projections,
Think symbolically
As soon as you place an object on a stage, it speaks, i.e. the audience begins to imagine.
You put a door on the stage. Is it open? Closed? Wood or glass? Dingy or splendid?
The way your characters walk, talk, dress and speak all contribute to the overall experience.
Use all five senses as you write.
Put yourself in the audience's head and into the characters' heads and into the figurative heads of the objects so you get a feel for all of it.
Are your characters on skateboards? Are they on a monkey bar and they can never touch the ground? Do you have a pool of water on stage and the characters go in and out of it?
In terms of theme:
If you are surprised and delighted by what you write, chances are so will we be.
Type up a draft and we'll share them, put them in some kind of order and I'll photocopy them into booklets once we have a clearer idea. Next week will be writing, and re-writing and if we need to do any filming, we'll set that up as well.
Fun. Fun. Fun. Fun. Fun.
Shane Koyczan: What it feels like in high school
Slam poetry finals 2012
How to build creative confidence
The History of Our World in 18 minutes
Stereotypes: Funny Because They Are True
Using Humour To Communicate
Watch THIS one . . .
Here is the link to the play therapy excerpts we watched today:
Drama Therapy
Write your scene:
Think in multi-dimensions
You have the stage, the audience, technology, acting, props, symbols, projections,
Think symbolically
As soon as you place an object on a stage, it speaks, i.e. the audience begins to imagine.
You put a door on the stage. Is it open? Closed? Wood or glass? Dingy or splendid?
The way your characters walk, talk, dress and speak all contribute to the overall experience.
Use all five senses as you write.
Put yourself in the audience's head and into the characters' heads and into the figurative heads of the objects so you get a feel for all of it.
Are your characters on skateboards? Are they on a monkey bar and they can never touch the ground? Do you have a pool of water on stage and the characters go in and out of it?
In terms of theme:
- Say something that is not being said about you (life, family, school, future, environment, gender, expectations, literature)
- What have you experienced from such an intense study of literature?
- Are you Jane? Hamlet? A handmaid? An insect? Biff? Iago? Teddy? A tree?
- Why did you choose to take Lit and Writing and AP Lit?
- What have you already written that might be a great addition to this play?
If you are surprised and delighted by what you write, chances are so will we be.
Type up a draft and we'll share them, put them in some kind of order and I'll photocopy them into booklets once we have a clearer idea. Next week will be writing, and re-writing and if we need to do any filming, we'll set that up as well.
Fun. Fun. Fun. Fun. Fun.
Shane Koyczan: What it feels like in high school
Slam poetry finals 2012
How to build creative confidence
The History of Our World in 18 minutes
Stereotypes: Funny Because They Are True
Using Humour To Communicate
Watch THIS one . . .
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Eng. 9 block 4
Today we did our plot quiz and in-class literary paragraph for the novel. If you were away today, we will have to arrange for you to do it when you return.
Reminder: Friday - you must hand in your mystery short story, good copy, rough copy, peer feedback, and story writing package.
Friday is the cut-off day for Descriptive paragraphs (from a week and a half ago). Look on past blogs for details and prompt ideas for this.
Thanks!
Reminder: Friday - you must hand in your mystery short story, good copy, rough copy, peer feedback, and story writing package.
Friday is the cut-off day for Descriptive paragraphs (from a week and a half ago). Look on past blogs for details and prompt ideas for this.
Thanks!
AP Lit: Watching like a playwright . . .
I will be giving marks for attendance over the next month as it is just too deliciously pleasant outside so you need a way to get yourself HERE!! Also, starting tomorrow, we will be collaborating on writing a play and your input is vital.
DO NOT LET YOUR GROUP DOWN.
If you must be absent, get Mom or Dad to email me.
A month from now, you will be wishing you were still in school.
Funny how that goes, eh?
DO NOT LET YOUR GROUP DOWN.
If you must be absent, get Mom or Dad to email me.
A month from now, you will be wishing you were still in school.
Funny how that goes, eh?
English 9: Period 3
Wonderful work today. Notice how much you can get done when you concentrate and don't disturb others!
Tonight: You can take the night off if you have completed the introduction, body 1 and body 2 paragraphs and you feel you have read the required pages for USSR. It is almost half way through May so you should be onto your second or third book by now.
Your essay is due Tuesday so plan your time.
I want to see strong sentences, accurate vocabulary, and A LOT of elaboration in the body paragraphs after each quotation.
Also, be sure to use type # 3 to integrate the quotation as it is more sophisticated and you get extra marks for style when you use this type.
Use words from our vocabulary list and from the novel, too, as Farley's diction is quite elevated throughout the novel. Re-read chapter 1 for ideas!
Tonight: You can take the night off if you have completed the introduction, body 1 and body 2 paragraphs and you feel you have read the required pages for USSR. It is almost half way through May so you should be onto your second or third book by now.
Your essay is due Tuesday so plan your time.
I want to see strong sentences, accurate vocabulary, and A LOT of elaboration in the body paragraphs after each quotation.
Also, be sure to use type # 3 to integrate the quotation as it is more sophisticated and you get extra marks for style when you use this type.
Use words from our vocabulary list and from the novel, too, as Farley's diction is quite elevated throughout the novel. Re-read chapter 1 for ideas!
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Eng 9 bl. 4 - Test Tomorrow! (lit. par. questions here)
Today we provided peer feedback for our mystery short stories. The good copies are due Friday. With them you must submit:
Here are the questions that we will be writing about (choose 1).
1. Does Curious... show us that life is controlled or chaotic? Develop an argument and support your answer with examples from the novel.
2. Does Curious... show us that truth is complicated or that there is a clear line between truth and lie? Develop an argument and support your answer with examples from the novel.
3. Does our society accept differences? Develop an argument and support your answer with examples from the novel.
- Your good copy
- your rough copy
- your peer feedback
- your story writing package
Here are the questions that we will be writing about (choose 1).
1. Does Curious... show us that life is controlled or chaotic? Develop an argument and support your answer with examples from the novel.
2. Does Curious... show us that truth is complicated or that there is a clear line between truth and lie? Develop an argument and support your answer with examples from the novel.
3. Does our society accept differences? Develop an argument and support your answer with examples from the novel.
English 9, period 3 . . .
I will return the marked introductions tomorrow.
If you did not hand it in and did not ask for an extension, you have received a 0 for this mark and you don't get the benefit of my editorial suggestions.
Check the blog nightly. Get organized. These next four weeks are crucial to success in Eng 9 and preparing for English 10.
You have everything you need to write a creative essay on Mowat's novel.
Use your skills. Use your time.
Tomorrow:
Due at the beginning of the class: first body para. double spaced, Minimum 300 words.
If you need assistance, come in at lunch or stay after school.
USE YOUR BODY PARAGRAPH TEMPLATE AND YOU WILL ENSURE SUCCESS.
If you did not hand it in and did not ask for an extension, you have received a 0 for this mark and you don't get the benefit of my editorial suggestions.
Check the blog nightly. Get organized. These next four weeks are crucial to success in Eng 9 and preparing for English 10.
You have everything you need to write a creative essay on Mowat's novel.
Use your skills. Use your time.
Tomorrow:
Due at the beginning of the class: first body para. double spaced, Minimum 300 words.
If you need assistance, come in at lunch or stay after school.
USE YOUR BODY PARAGRAPH TEMPLATE AND YOU WILL ENSURE SUCCESS.
Friday, May 9, 2014
Eng 9 Block 4 - Mystery short story writing
Reminder: Finish Curious for Wednesday. We are having a test and in-class literary paragraph write (of which we will talk about more on Tuesday)
Today was a mysterious and productive day! We have hurtled into the world of mysteries.
If you were away today, you have quite a bit of work to do. Yesterday, I said aloud, wrote on the board, and put on the blog that if you were going to be away Friday, you needed to let me know so that I could give you the Mystery story writing package and explain what you needed to do, so everyone must come prepared on Tuesday.
For Tuesday you must bring a completed "Write Your own Mystery Short Story" package and a rough draft of a mystery story. The requirements are on the first page of the package. You do not need to write a crime mystery (unless you want to). It just needs to have an a question or unknown element that the reader will start to put together throughout the story. For example, you could write about a strange creature, a black hole, a curse, an unknown disease, etc. You can also put a humorous or ironic spin on it.
I will copy the Mystery package here below and if you would like an attachment that you can print off, email me at meglan@uvic.ca:
Character 2:
Today was a mysterious and productive day! We have hurtled into the world of mysteries.
If you were away today, you have quite a bit of work to do. Yesterday, I said aloud, wrote on the board, and put on the blog that if you were going to be away Friday, you needed to let me know so that I could give you the Mystery story writing package and explain what you needed to do, so everyone must come prepared on Tuesday.
For Tuesday you must bring a completed "Write Your own Mystery Short Story" package and a rough draft of a mystery story. The requirements are on the first page of the package. You do not need to write a crime mystery (unless you want to). It just needs to have an a question or unknown element that the reader will start to put together throughout the story. For example, you could write about a strange creature, a black hole, a curse, an unknown disease, etc. You can also put a humorous or ironic spin on it.
I will copy the Mystery package here below and if you would like an attachment that you can print off, email me at meglan@uvic.ca:
Write
Your Own Mystery Short Story
We
will be writing our own short story mysteries and will be learning
about the elements that go into a good story. Your story must
include:
- clear plot movement
- descriptive writing
- characters with depth
- an unknown or puzzle
- some elements of mystery such as twists, surprise endings, or red herrings
- a resolution (but not a give it all away explanation)
- A minimum of 2 pages typed and double-spaced.
Look
on page 31 of Curious... A red herring is . . .
Story
Brainstorm
The
crime or mystery question:
The
setting:
The
main character trying to answer the mystery question:
Clues,
foreshadowing, or steps leading up to the reveal of the question:
Twists,
surprises, and red herrings:
The
resolution (but not explanation!):
Draw
a Plot Map for your Story
Remember,
a short story has a much smaller window than a novel and often jumps
right into the action or just before.
You
can also play with different plot structures for effect, like we
discussed in class on Wednesday.
Characters
Write
character descriptions of at least 2 characters.
Remember
to think about:
- Their “spine” or driving force
- Their “itch” or flaws
- The way they look
- The way they move
- The way they talk
- Specific details; Use your powerful descriptive writing techniques to “show and not tell”
Character
1:
Character 2:
Setting
Where
is the story going to take place?
Use
your descriptive skills to really bring it to life!! Notice unusual
details, appeal to all the senses, show it with your words.
Write
a descriptive paragraph of the setting (or one part of it):
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Eng. 9 Block 4 - Character
Today we talked about characters with depth and how important that is for an interesting story. We worked on a character chart for Christopher's parents in the novel, Curious... and answered questions about their strengths, flaws, and actions. This is to be finished for tomorrow.
We also wrote a descriptive paragraph about a grandparent (either your own or imagined) to illustrate their full character. Rough drafts of these are tomorrow.
Reminders:
For tomorrow,
character chart filled out with at least 2 quotations and the rest with detailed descriptions
a rough draft paragraph of a grandparent
For Wednesday, finish the book.
Tomorrow we are going to start our mystery short stories and have the rough drafts finished for Tuesday, so if you will not be at class please, I hope that you came and talked to me as I said today. If not go to Ms. Stenson's room and ask for a copy of the "Mystery Short Story Writing" package or email me at meglan@uvic.ca and I will send it to you.
We also wrote a descriptive paragraph about a grandparent (either your own or imagined) to illustrate their full character. Rough drafts of these are tomorrow.
Reminders:
For tomorrow,
character chart filled out with at least 2 quotations and the rest with detailed descriptions
a rough draft paragraph of a grandparent
For Wednesday, finish the book.
Tomorrow we are going to start our mystery short stories and have the rough drafts finished for Tuesday, so if you will not be at class please, I hope that you came and talked to me as I said today. If not go to Ms. Stenson's room and ask for a copy of the "Mystery Short Story Writing" package or email me at meglan@uvic.ca and I will send it to you.
English 9, Period 3: Quote Log is due tomorrow . . . .
Arrive with the best 12 quotes you can find, cited correctly with page number. Check and re-check the criteria list and example so that you are sure you are earning 100% here.
Bring three different coloured highliters to class to colour code the essay.
Thanks for signing the card for Mrs. Mowat. I mailed it during class. She'll really appreciate it. You took your work seriously today. Well done. Go, Spartans, go!
Tomorrow:
First, bring your USSR books for silent reading. Please arrive on time.
Second, colour code the quotes into three separate topics.
Next, label each colour so you know what the topic is:
Blue: Myths about wolves that perpetuate negative stereotypes
Yellow: Facts about wolves that reveal their positive qualities
Pink: Despite the facts, man continues to exploit wolves due to greed and a misunderstanding of how all things are connected
NEXT: TURN EACH LABEL INTO A STRONG, INSIGHTFUL THESIS FOR EACH BODY PARAGRAPH.
blue: The government, hunters, trappers and gossipers despise wolves and spread erroneous ideas in order to hide their true motives: greed.
yellow: Based on Farely Mowat's scientific observations, wolves vehemently refute the label "savage killer"; in fact, these gentle beasts play a vital role in the ecosystem of the north.
pink: Humans treat wolves with contempt out of greed but this insolent response also reveals that unless people protect these sacred, defensive animals, they will be slaughtered.
FINALLY, WRITE A THESIS STATEMENT FOR THE ENTIRE ESSAY BASED ON THESE THREE SENTENCES. MAKE SURE IT IS INSIGHTFUL AND NOT TOO BROAD:
In the novel, Never Cry Wolf, by Farley Mowat, the innocent wolf, slaughtered by fear and greed, must be revered--they keep the caribou strong, live honorably, and deserve man's respect.
NEXT: YOU NEED A HOOK. LOOK AT THE ONE YOU USED FOR THE PIGMAN. A QUOTE, ANECDOTE, STATEMENT, STATISTIC, FACT ETC THAT COMPELS THE AUDIENCE TO READ ON.
FINALLY: USE THE INTRODUCTION TEMPLATE TO COMPLETE A DRAFT.
GOOD COPY IS DUE TUESDAY. TYPED. DOUBLE SPACED.
Bring three different coloured highliters to class to colour code the essay.
Thanks for signing the card for Mrs. Mowat. I mailed it during class. She'll really appreciate it. You took your work seriously today. Well done. Go, Spartans, go!
Tomorrow:
First, bring your USSR books for silent reading. Please arrive on time.
Second, colour code the quotes into three separate topics.
Next, label each colour so you know what the topic is:
Blue: Myths about wolves that perpetuate negative stereotypes
Yellow: Facts about wolves that reveal their positive qualities
Pink: Despite the facts, man continues to exploit wolves due to greed and a misunderstanding of how all things are connected
NEXT: TURN EACH LABEL INTO A STRONG, INSIGHTFUL THESIS FOR EACH BODY PARAGRAPH.
blue: The government, hunters, trappers and gossipers despise wolves and spread erroneous ideas in order to hide their true motives: greed.
yellow: Based on Farely Mowat's scientific observations, wolves vehemently refute the label "savage killer"; in fact, these gentle beasts play a vital role in the ecosystem of the north.
pink: Humans treat wolves with contempt out of greed but this insolent response also reveals that unless people protect these sacred, defensive animals, they will be slaughtered.
FINALLY, WRITE A THESIS STATEMENT FOR THE ENTIRE ESSAY BASED ON THESE THREE SENTENCES. MAKE SURE IT IS INSIGHTFUL AND NOT TOO BROAD:
In the novel, Never Cry Wolf, by Farley Mowat, the innocent wolf, slaughtered by fear and greed, must be revered--they keep the caribou strong, live honorably, and deserve man's respect.
NEXT: YOU NEED A HOOK. LOOK AT THE ONE YOU USED FOR THE PIGMAN. A QUOTE, ANECDOTE, STATEMENT, STATISTIC, FACT ETC THAT COMPELS THE AUDIENCE TO READ ON.
FINALLY: USE THE INTRODUCTION TEMPLATE TO COMPLETE A DRAFT.
GOOD COPY IS DUE TUESDAY. TYPED. DOUBLE SPACED.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Eng. 9 Block 4-Plot
Today we talked about plot structures, how short story plots are different than novels, and how authors sometimes play with the traditional plot structures for effect.
We mapped out the plot for Curious Incident to be done at the end of class. Then started mapping out the plot of "The Collector" and talked about mapping out your own plot for your own Mystery short story.
For Tomorrow:
please submit your answers to the 4 questions (on yesterday's blog) for "The Collector" if you have not already done that.
I will be coming around to check that everyone has completed a plot map for "The Collector."
Submit your descriptive paragraph revisions.
For Friday:
Create your own plot map - start thinking about what you want to write about in your short story. It does not need to be a murder mystery, but needs to have some sort of mystery or unknown, a puzzle to bring together.
Vocab words for those who were in the play yesterday:
61. Epiphany (noun) epiphanies (plural) Def: a sudden insight, Syn: a light bulb going off, a wonderful idea, sudden realization, an ah-ha moment, a new belief Sent: Students often discover an epiphany when writing their essays; their insight offers new ways to view the story.
We mapped out the plot for Curious Incident to be done at the end of class. Then started mapping out the plot of "The Collector" and talked about mapping out your own plot for your own Mystery short story.
For Tomorrow:
please submit your answers to the 4 questions (on yesterday's blog) for "The Collector" if you have not already done that.
I will be coming around to check that everyone has completed a plot map for "The Collector."
Submit your descriptive paragraph revisions.
For Friday:
Create your own plot map - start thinking about what you want to write about in your short story. It does not need to be a murder mystery, but needs to have some sort of mystery or unknown, a puzzle to bring together.
Vocab words for those who were in the play yesterday:
60. jubilant (adj) Def: extremely
happy Syn: ecstatic, proud, triumphant, euphoric Sent: The crowd was
jubilant as they watched the parade go by; they were in a
celebratory mood having won the war.
61. Epiphany (noun) epiphanies (plural) Def: a sudden insight, Syn: a light bulb going off, a wonderful idea, sudden realization, an ah-ha moment, a new belief Sent: Students often discover an epiphany when writing their essays; their insight offers new ways to view the story.
AP Lit: Exam starts at 8 a.m. Be here by 7:45!
Remember, no matter what the question is be sure to focus on style (they want to know that you know HOW authors make us believe things) and theme (what do they say about the topic)
So: What do they have to say? How do they say it?
Poetry: form: sonnet, lyric, elegy, monologue, ballad, epic, etc
Fiction: voice, point of view, satire (hyperbole, understatement, wit, sarcasm, irony), juxtaposition, diction, dialogue, shifts in tone (they love shifts in tone)
Open Ended Essay: Discuss not just what happens but why the examples you choose elucidate the question you are being asked. Discuss literary devices here, too. Even if they don't ask you to do so directly. They still want you to, right? Right. Stop laughing, Prasant. I mean, keep laughing.
Multiple choice: annotate as you go because it keeps you calm and you will be able to get some answers correct without having to re-read the passage. Some interpretive questions may just overwhelm you so don't spend time on them unless you have time to spare because you don't want to feel stress. Just guess.
If you feel stress, stop. Breathe. Feel your feet on the floor, bum in the chair. Notice sounds in the room. Breathe. Think about your favourite beach, meal, friend. Somebody out there loves you. If nobody out there loves you, you can love yourself. Pet your sleeve. Breathe.
This test will not kill you. In fact, it's a great opportunity to share your love of literature. You do that well. I am proud of you all.
Bring: two pens, two pencils, an eraser, a watch, juice or gatorade and water, a snack that is good for you.
Before you arrive. Get up early. Do a little exercise to wake up. Eat a little something. Don't think about the exam. Feel your feet. Bum in chair. Breathe. Steal Stephanie's tea. She has a special blend called, This Gets an A on the AP Lit exam. Drink the elixir. Laugh louder than Prasant.
You could get hit by a bus on the way there so you don't want to waste a second of this precious life worrying, right?
Farley Mowat died today. He was a good one. Farewell, Farley, and thank you.
So: What do they have to say? How do they say it?
Poetry: form: sonnet, lyric, elegy, monologue, ballad, epic, etc
Fiction: voice, point of view, satire (hyperbole, understatement, wit, sarcasm, irony), juxtaposition, diction, dialogue, shifts in tone (they love shifts in tone)
Open Ended Essay: Discuss not just what happens but why the examples you choose elucidate the question you are being asked. Discuss literary devices here, too. Even if they don't ask you to do so directly. They still want you to, right? Right. Stop laughing, Prasant. I mean, keep laughing.
Multiple choice: annotate as you go because it keeps you calm and you will be able to get some answers correct without having to re-read the passage. Some interpretive questions may just overwhelm you so don't spend time on them unless you have time to spare because you don't want to feel stress. Just guess.
If you feel stress, stop. Breathe. Feel your feet on the floor, bum in the chair. Notice sounds in the room. Breathe. Think about your favourite beach, meal, friend. Somebody out there loves you. If nobody out there loves you, you can love yourself. Pet your sleeve. Breathe.
This test will not kill you. In fact, it's a great opportunity to share your love of literature. You do that well. I am proud of you all.
Bring: two pens, two pencils, an eraser, a watch, juice or gatorade and water, a snack that is good for you.
Before you arrive. Get up early. Do a little exercise to wake up. Eat a little something. Don't think about the exam. Feel your feet. Bum in chair. Breathe. Steal Stephanie's tea. She has a special blend called, This Gets an A on the AP Lit exam. Drink the elixir. Laugh louder than Prasant.
You could get hit by a bus on the way there so you don't want to waste a second of this precious life worrying, right?
Farley Mowat died today. He was a good one. Farewell, Farley, and thank you.
English 9, Period 3: Quotation Log is due Friday . . . .
Sadly, we learned that Farley Mowat died today. May he rest in peace knowing that his great works have made a difference.
Today, we discussed five key sections in the novel and we started on our quotation logs. You have five questions to answer. Print out the questions below.
Topic for the quotation log:
What does Farley learn during his sojourn in the Barrens?
See below for the quotation log criteria and questions. Be sure to do the work missed.
We added the next two words to our list.
Sample:
Today, we discussed five key sections in the novel and we started on our quotation logs. You have five questions to answer. Print out the questions below.
Topic for the quotation log:
What does Farley learn during his sojourn in the Barrens?
See below for the quotation log criteria and questions. Be sure to do the work missed.
We added the next two words to our list.
Never
Cry Wolf Quotation Log Criteria / 100 marks
Topic: What does Farley learn during his time up north?
Choose 12 to 15 quotations. Be thorough in your responses.
Marks awarded for insight, accuracy, connections to other scenes, spelling, citing and grammar.
Choose
quotations that defy some of the myths such as the wolf as
blood-thirsty killer and ones that reveal Mowat's surprise as he
learns about the wolves' deep connection to the caribou, the Eskimo,
the ecology of the barrens and to family and even to unfamiliar wolf
packs.
For
each quotation:
1.
Cite it correctly with page number.
2.
Ensure you have at least four bullets per quotation and no bullet
repeats what the quote says.
3.
Ensure at least one bullet refers to another scene in the novel that
enhances this scene or helps to explain this scene's significance.
4.
Marks awarded for insight, style, grammar and spelling
5.
Marks awarded for choosing quotations from the entire novel. Not just
from one section.
6.
Be sure to add insight to each quote. Discuss the diction, the tone,
the symbols, the importance.
Sample:
“ '
The caribou feeds the wolf but it is the wolf that keeps the caribou
strong' “ (Mowat 134).
- said by Ootek who also says that the wolves cull the sick and the elderly caribou so that only the strong ones mate
- This fact is later verified by Mowat who analyses caribou and sees that the ones the wolves eat are filled with parasites
- wolves are smart and they follow an “economy of effort” (135) so they don't overtax themselves by chasing caribou they could never catch and kill
- the wolves would eat the entire caribou and only hunt more after they had finished and were hungry again (debunking the myth that they were blood-thirsty
- shows Ootek's knowledge and connection to the wolves is now verified by science
- demonstrates the wolves' vital connection to other species, for example, they create their dens in abandoned fox dens and they hide their food from predatorsNever Cry WolfReading Comprehension Quiz1. Describe Farley Mowat's epiphany at the end of the novel (in the wolf den with Angeline and her pup) and why he was so angry at himself: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. Explain the wolves' relationship with the caribou according to Ootek: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. Describe the sickening scene of caribou slaughter at Fishduck Lake and explain how the hunters had hunted them and why they had left so many caribou behind. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. With examples from the novel, why and how are so many wolves killed by humans each year? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. “The wolf never kills for fun . . . “ (136). Explain. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Eng. 9 Block 4 Sherlock Holmes and Mysteries
Reminder to all: Plot quiz tomorrow on Curious... up to pg. 154!!!
Today we received our descriptive paragraphs back. There were some really interesting and effective paragraphs! Thank you for your hard work. I really want to encourage you all to push your writing skills as far as they can go, so I have not put a mark on the paragraphs, but lots of feedback suggestions. Read these and edit your paragraphs to hand in a Good Good Copy on Thursday!
Today we compared Christopher to Sherlock Holmes and looked at elements of Mystery stories. We read "The Collector" by Patricia Matthews. Answer these questions for Wednesday:
1. What is the unknown, mysterious factor that sparks our curiosity?
2. What are the 2+2 details that the author gives the reader?
3. What is the 4 that we have to figure out for ourselves?
4. What did you like or not like about this story? What was effective or could have been improved?
Please hand them in on Wednesday. If you were away today, I will give you a copy of the story when you return and your answers to the questions will be due the next day.
Today we received our descriptive paragraphs back. There were some really interesting and effective paragraphs! Thank you for your hard work. I really want to encourage you all to push your writing skills as far as they can go, so I have not put a mark on the paragraphs, but lots of feedback suggestions. Read these and edit your paragraphs to hand in a Good Good Copy on Thursday!
Today we compared Christopher to Sherlock Holmes and looked at elements of Mystery stories. We read "The Collector" by Patricia Matthews. Answer these questions for Wednesday:
1. What is the unknown, mysterious factor that sparks our curiosity?
2. What are the 2+2 details that the author gives the reader?
3. What is the 4 that we have to figure out for ourselves?
4. What did you like or not like about this story? What was effective or could have been improved?
Please hand them in on Wednesday. If you were away today, I will give you a copy of the story when you return and your answers to the questions will be due the next day.
English 9, Period 3: Finish reading the novel . . .
Make time to finish the novel. We read for 45 minutes during class today so you probably have about 20 pages to read at home. Be sure to have plenty of post-it notes for the last two chapters as you will discover Mowat's epiphany about the relationship between humans and wolves.
Wed and Thurs: You will complete the quotation log during class.
Colour code it Thursday night so that you can write and type up your introduction during class on Friday. The introductory paragraph is due on Monday.
I will be looking for a strong, insightful, well-worded thesis and three clear body paragraph summary sentences, a compelling hook, and your ability to re-word the thesis in the final line of the introduction in an emotional and intriguing manner.
Because we have already written an essay on The Pigman, I am assuming you know the structure well. Therefore, the criteria for this essay will be heavily weighted on style (verb choice, sentence variety, citations, and quote integrations) and how well you prove your thesis with evidence from the book.
Wed and Thurs: You will complete the quotation log during class.
Colour code it Thursday night so that you can write and type up your introduction during class on Friday. The introductory paragraph is due on Monday.
I will be looking for a strong, insightful, well-worded thesis and three clear body paragraph summary sentences, a compelling hook, and your ability to re-word the thesis in the final line of the introduction in an emotional and intriguing manner.
Because we have already written an essay on The Pigman, I am assuming you know the structure well. Therefore, the criteria for this essay will be heavily weighted on style (verb choice, sentence variety, citations, and quote integrations) and how well you prove your thesis with evidence from the book.
AP Lit: Mavis Gallant's "The Other Paris"
If you were absent, ask for a copy of question 2.
Sample intro: Written in 1953, Gallant in her story, "The Other Paris" blithely suggests that marriage, for this couple, is a banal business deal, economic, stable and reasonable. The objective, rational tone makes the social commentary witty and understated, while the lack of dialogue foreshadows a polite, diffident union where love will never flourish. Like the misty background of the Eiffel tower, this couple’s latent blight is the social expectation that marriage, for women, will provide love, and for men, a housemaid, and an acceptable accoutrement at parties.
Tonight, write a 40 minute essay on the question I gave you. Use a play from last year: Othello, Macbeth or The Crucible.
After you review and re-read your notes and find quotes, spend 15 minutes annotating the question, and creating good what / so what charts and a strong introduction, similar to the ones we practiced during class today.
Next, spend 25 minutes writing the essay.
Compare it to the three sample essays we read. Is your essay, high, medium, or low? Why? Bring the essay to class.
Tomorrow is the final day to prepare before the exam.
Bring any questions you have to class.
Bring your texts, all your notes, literary terms, etc. so you can use your time wisely.
We will talk about preparing for the exam. What to bring, wear, snacks, etc.
The exam begins at 8 a.m., Thurs. May 8, as you know. You must arrive by 7:45 a.m. to the science wing, room 202. Bring two pens, two pencils, an eraser and a watch. Bring a snack and a juice. There will be a table in the room to place your snacks as you cannot have food at your desk.
Sample intro: Written in 1953, Gallant in her story, "The Other Paris" blithely suggests that marriage, for this couple, is a banal business deal, economic, stable and reasonable. The objective, rational tone makes the social commentary witty and understated, while the lack of dialogue foreshadows a polite, diffident union where love will never flourish. Like the misty background of the Eiffel tower, this couple’s latent blight is the social expectation that marriage, for women, will provide love, and for men, a housemaid, and an acceptable accoutrement at parties.
Tonight, write a 40 minute essay on the question I gave you. Use a play from last year: Othello, Macbeth or The Crucible.
After you review and re-read your notes and find quotes, spend 15 minutes annotating the question, and creating good what / so what charts and a strong introduction, similar to the ones we practiced during class today.
Next, spend 25 minutes writing the essay.
Compare it to the three sample essays we read. Is your essay, high, medium, or low? Why? Bring the essay to class.
Tomorrow is the final day to prepare before the exam.
Bring any questions you have to class.
Bring your texts, all your notes, literary terms, etc. so you can use your time wisely.
We will talk about preparing for the exam. What to bring, wear, snacks, etc.
The exam begins at 8 a.m., Thurs. May 8, as you know. You must arrive by 7:45 a.m. to the science wing, room 202. Bring two pens, two pencils, an eraser and a watch. Bring a snack and a juice. There will be a table in the room to place your snacks as you cannot have food at your desk.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Eng. 9 Block 4 - Story writing guidelines
Today we started talking about writing stories, for we will be working on different story component throughout the week to finally write our own mystery stories.
We watched Andrew Stanton's TED talk, "The Clues to a Great Story" (from 1 minute and 15 seconds onward) to develop a list of story writing guidelines.
Here is the list that we came up with.
Remember: Plot Quiz Wednesday up to page 154!! this is a few pages different than I put on the last blog, but go for this one!
We watched Andrew Stanton's TED talk, "The Clues to a Great Story" (from 1 minute and 15 seconds onward) to develop a list of story writing guidelines.
Here is the list that we came up with.
- Make me care
- Make a promise that it will be worth the time (hook)
- Make the reader work for their meal, but hide the fact - unifying theory of 2+2, don't give them 4 (don't explain, just give all the steps to get there)
- Stories are inevitable but not predictable
- Every character has an itch they need to scratch – endless need or driving force, a spine, sometimes drive you to make good choices sometimes not.
- Change is fundamental; life is never static and stories shouldn't be either.
- “Drama is anticipation mingled with uncertainty” include conflict, doubt, desire to know
- Can you invoke wonder? The secret ingredient
- Have a strong theme running throughout
- Use what you know, express the values and experiences that run through you
Remember: Plot Quiz Wednesday up to page 154!! this is a few pages different than I put on the last blog, but go for this one!
English 9, period 3: Never Cry Wolf
If you were absent today, add the words despair and justify to your booklet.
Read at least 15 pages of your USSR book and watch the TED talk below before you do the page of creative writing we did during class THAT IS DUE TOMORROW:
How might animals talk via the internet?
Next, choose an animal you know well. Write a page from your animal's point of view to tell us what we need to know, how to care for you, how to respect you, how to preserve your habitat, OR anything pertinent to your perspective on animal relationships etc.
This assignment builds from your reading of the novel; in particular, Ootek's ability to communicate with the wolves. Ootek believes he can speak with the wolves.
When Farley hears the wolves' songs, he is afraid.
When Ootek hears these songs, he hears that a wolf called George is calling to his wife to tell her that hunting is bad and that he will be home late. WHAT????
Do you believe that animals speak to one another the way humans do?
Do you believe we can speak to animals?
Hand in one page of your animal speak. Use your imagination and descriptive tools (the ones you learned during the poetry unit) to create a believable portrayal.
Make sure to edit it so that there are no spelling or grammatical errors.
WE WILL FINISH THE NOVEL TOMORROW DURING CLASS. IF YOU THINK YOU WILL NEED MORE TIME, BY ALL MEANS, READ AHEAD TONIGHT. KEEP LOOKING FOR GOOD QUOTES TO USE IN YOUR QUOTE LOG: THE MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT WOLVES.
Read at least 15 pages of your USSR book and watch the TED talk below before you do the page of creative writing we did during class THAT IS DUE TOMORROW:
How might animals talk via the internet?
Next, choose an animal you know well. Write a page from your animal's point of view to tell us what we need to know, how to care for you, how to respect you, how to preserve your habitat, OR anything pertinent to your perspective on animal relationships etc.
This assignment builds from your reading of the novel; in particular, Ootek's ability to communicate with the wolves. Ootek believes he can speak with the wolves.
When Farley hears the wolves' songs, he is afraid.
When Ootek hears these songs, he hears that a wolf called George is calling to his wife to tell her that hunting is bad and that he will be home late. WHAT????
Do you believe that animals speak to one another the way humans do?
Do you believe we can speak to animals?
Hand in one page of your animal speak. Use your imagination and descriptive tools (the ones you learned during the poetry unit) to create a believable portrayal.
Make sure to edit it so that there are no spelling or grammatical errors.
WE WILL FINISH THE NOVEL TOMORROW DURING CLASS. IF YOU THINK YOU WILL NEED MORE TIME, BY ALL MEANS, READ AHEAD TONIGHT. KEEP LOOKING FOR GOOD QUOTES TO USE IN YOUR QUOTE LOG: THE MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT WOLVES.
AP Lit: Preparing for the poetry section on the final exam
Today we read and annotated three poems during class. If you were absent, be sure to pick up the package. Tonight, Read and annotate the Auden poem and the two Lawrence poems. Create a thesis statement for each which answers the question (while always keeping a BIGGER eye on the poem's overall theme).
Also, take notes on Sir Philip Sidney, the Renaissance cultural attitudes, and W.H. Auden.
Sample introductions:
Elizabethans see the world as vast and unified, a great chain of being in hierarchical order, a place where a man must choose to become depraved, like the lower animals, or spiritual, the place below the angels. The title of Sidney's English sonnet effectively characterizes the didactic theme of this piece, reminiscent of Donne's "Holy Sonnet 6", "Death Be Not Proud," resolutely extolling to Desire that only a blind man (not knowing the glory of humanity) can willingly succumb to Desire's bestial offerings. Syntactically, the author prepares the reader for this attitude toward desire through the use of parallelism, repetition, and the sonnet form.
The key contrast in Auden's "Law Like Love" between the first and second set of lines is from order to disorder, or from the political to the personal. Using similes, imagery , rhyming couplets, and a fable-like tone, the narrator suggests that laws, must, like love, reflect the individual.
Both the bohemian and ordered ways of living described in Larkin's "Poetry of Departures" offer an easy, objectified view of life--both "reprehensibly perfect"; as a result, the narrator is choosing to depart from hearsay and epitaph in order to swagger deliberately into a world both sober and excitatory.
Can you create introductions like the ones above in 15 minutes? Yes. Especially if you practice zooming in on your TICK chart strategy. A TICK sucks out the essence of the poem. (I know, horrible insect analogy that will BUG you forever).
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Also, take notes on Sir Philip Sidney, the Renaissance cultural attitudes, and W.H. Auden.
Sample introductions:
Elizabethans see the world as vast and unified, a great chain of being in hierarchical order, a place where a man must choose to become depraved, like the lower animals, or spiritual, the place below the angels. The title of Sidney's English sonnet effectively characterizes the didactic theme of this piece, reminiscent of Donne's "Holy Sonnet 6", "Death Be Not Proud," resolutely extolling to Desire that only a blind man (not knowing the glory of humanity) can willingly succumb to Desire's bestial offerings. Syntactically, the author prepares the reader for this attitude toward desire through the use of parallelism, repetition, and the sonnet form.
The key contrast in Auden's "Law Like Love" between the first and second set of lines is from order to disorder, or from the political to the personal. Using similes, imagery , rhyming couplets, and a fable-like tone, the narrator suggests that laws, must, like love, reflect the individual.
Both the bohemian and ordered ways of living described in Larkin's "Poetry of Departures" offer an easy, objectified view of life--both "reprehensibly perfect"; as a result, the narrator is choosing to depart from hearsay and epitaph in order to swagger deliberately into a world both sober and excitatory.
Can you create introductions like the ones above in 15 minutes? Yes. Especially if you practice zooming in on your TICK chart strategy. A TICK sucks out the essence of the poem. (I know, horrible insect analogy that will BUG you forever).
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Friday, May 2, 2014
Eng. 9 Block 4 - Reading Schedule
Hi folks,
You need to read Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time up to page 155 (revised) just to the end of section 192 for Wednesday, May 7. We will be having another Plot quiz! In this section, mysteries will be solved, secrets will be revealed!
We will be finishing reading the novel for Wednesday, May 14. At that time we will have a plot quiz and an in-class literary paragraph. We will talk more about this closer to the time.
Enjoy your weekend and enjoy your readings!
You need to read Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time up to page 155 (revised) just to the end of section 192 for Wednesday, May 7. We will be having another Plot quiz! In this section, mysteries will be solved, secrets will be revealed!
We will be finishing reading the novel for Wednesday, May 14. At that time we will have a plot quiz and an in-class literary paragraph. We will talk more about this closer to the time.
Enjoy your weekend and enjoy your readings!
Eng. 9 Block 4 Descriptive paragraphs
Today we read an excerpt of Steinbeck's descriptive writing from Of Mice and Men (see below) to discuss really strong descriptive writing that hints at greater depth, provides surprising connections, and vivid imagery.
For Monday:
For Monday:
- submit 2 rough drafts of descriptive paragraphs
- Par. 1 - describe a busy place, for example an airport, circus, sporting event, etc. or something of your choice.
- Par. 2 - us an image to inspire a paragraph.
- If you got peer feedback, submit the peer feedback form.
- 1 Good Copy of an edited, powerful, shocking, and risky descriptive essay!
Descriptive
Paragraph
You
are going to write and submit a powerful and vivid descriptive
paragraph. Push yourself to be surprising; take risks. Use the
elements of your poetry writing in prose and paragraph structure.
Think about this as part of a short story: the story will not be the
focus, but a strong descriptive paragraph will evoke feelings,
themes, character, events etc. without telling them outright.
Remember, show; don't tell.
For
example, imagine writing about a kitchen owned by a 94 year old lady
who just lost her husband of 70 years, whom she had actually come to
hate, but you describe only the kitchen without mentioning death or
the husband. How would you show
this?
This
must be typed and printed and at least 200-250 words (keep going if
you feel it needs to!)
Your
peer feedback will also be handed in with each author's paragraph and
included in your mark, so be sure to provide useful and relevant
feedback for your peer.
|
Criteria |
Out of |
|
Style: - Makes new
and surprising connections in order to describe (no cliches) - Shows, not tells |
10 |
|
Content: - Vivid
imagery of the senses (sights, smells, sounds, tastes,
feelings/textures) - Is clear and understandable - Depth: provides hints of a story behind the description |
10 |
|
Structure: - Uses
correct paragraph structure, sentence structure, grammar, and
spelling
-
Is edited for mistakes
|
5 |
|
Peer Feedback: -
provides your peer with useful and relevant feedback |
5 |
|
|
|
DUE
Monday, May 5th
Descriptive
Writing Sample
Excerpt from John
Steinbeck, Of Mice and Men, 1937
A few
miles south of Soledad, the Salinas River drops in close to the
hillside bank and runs deep and green. The water is warm too, for it
has slipped twinkling over the yellow sands in the sunlight before
reaching the narrow pool. On one side of the river the golden
foothill slopes curve up to the strong and rocky Gabilan Mountains,
but on the valley side the water is lined with trees- willows fresh
and green with every spring, carrying in their lower leaf junctures
the debris of the winter's flooding; and sycamores with mottled,
white, recumbent limbs and branches that arch over the pool. On the
sandy bank under the trees the leaves lie deep and so crisp that a
lizard makes a great skittering if he runs among them. Rabbits come
out of the brush to sit on the sand in the evening, and the damp
flats are covered with the night tracks of 'coons, and with the
spread pads of dogs from the ranches, and with the split-wedge tracks
of deer that come to drink in the dark.
There
is a path through the willows and among the sycamores, a path beaten
hard by boys coming down from the ranches to swim in the deep pool,
and beaten hard by tramps who come wearily down from the highway in
the evening to jungle-up near water. In front of the low horizontal
limb of a giant sycamore there is an ash pile made by many fires; the
limb is worn smooth by men who have sat on it.
Evening of a hot day started the little wind to moving among the
leaves. The shade climbed up the hills toward the top. On the sand
banks the rabbits sat as quietly as little gray sculptured stones.
And
then
from the direction of the state highway came the sound of footsteps
on crisp sycamore leaves. The rabbits hurried noiselessly for cover.
A stilted heron labored up into the air and pounded down river. For a
moment the place was lifeless, and then two men emerged from the path
and came into the opening by the green pool.
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