I loved your enthusiasm for Jack Knox's work. Be sure to read the remaining two articles in the package looking for keys to his success.
Ticket in the door Friday: First 50 words of your opinion piece.
Criteria:
750 to 1000 words
Purposeful
Aware of your audience (community minded)
All sources are cited
Technically proficient--delight us with your literary talents--look through your notes for all the ideas we have been sharing
Insightful--your language, opinion, ideas all add up to one oh-so-satisfying read
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
English 9, Wed. Jan. 5
Today we practiced how to read a poem and we took a page of notes on the poem, Spring. If you missed the discussion, call your homework buddy and copy out the notes.
We created thesis statements for the poem's theme. I.e. Why does this mother let the children play despite her fear they may catch pnemonia and certainly make more work for her?
Follow the literary must-haves. Include at least three pieces of evidence for your opinions.
Marks awarded for excellent vocabulary, insight, development and proofreading.
Good copy, double spaced due Thurs.
Next, we started a practice exercise for poetry using the Flip Dictionary.
We imitated a poem called You bring out the boring white guy in me.
This poem is basically a list of associations of things a boring white guy might do--wear white briefs, shop at Wal Mart, have flares in his trunk, eat Cheese Whiz etc.
This exercise is designed to build your creative muscles of lots of associations. The Flip dictionaries are excellent tools for this exercise as they have lists and lists. For example--lists of gardening tools, lists of heart diseases, lists of instruments, lakes in Russia, etc.
I collected all the Dec. USSR forms today as well.
Keep reading.
We created thesis statements for the poem's theme. I.e. Why does this mother let the children play despite her fear they may catch pnemonia and certainly make more work for her?
Follow the literary must-haves. Include at least three pieces of evidence for your opinions.
Marks awarded for excellent vocabulary, insight, development and proofreading.
Good copy, double spaced due Thurs.
Next, we started a practice exercise for poetry using the Flip Dictionary.
We imitated a poem called You bring out the boring white guy in me.
This poem is basically a list of associations of things a boring white guy might do--wear white briefs, shop at Wal Mart, have flares in his trunk, eat Cheese Whiz etc.
This exercise is designed to build your creative muscles of lots of associations. The Flip dictionaries are excellent tools for this exercise as they have lists and lists. For example--lists of gardening tools, lists of heart diseases, lists of instruments, lakes in Russia, etc.
I collected all the Dec. USSR forms today as well.
Keep reading.
English 11, Wed. Jan. 5
Today we reviewed Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2 and we had a 10 mark quiz. It's imperative that you attend these next 12 days. You cannot make up these quizzes.
Tonight finish reading Act 3 from page 25 to the end and make notes on the following.
Include quotes to support your opinions and cite properly. (Act, Scene, Line) (1.1.25).
1. Explain how Othello and Desdemona fall in love. Look for any sign of weakness. Predict their vulnerabilities. Do you think they are well matched?
2. How does Brabantio react? Find the curse he puts on Desdemona.
3. Record how Roderigo responds to the news of Desdemona's marriage and how Iago talks him out of suicide.
4. Read Iago's soliloquy on page 31. Examine what it reveals about his character.
Be prepared for a quiz on these questions. You may use your notes but not your text.
Keep looking for the three motifs:
blindness
animal imagery
betrayal
Tonight finish reading Act 3 from page 25 to the end and make notes on the following.
Include quotes to support your opinions and cite properly. (Act, Scene, Line) (1.1.25).
1. Explain how Othello and Desdemona fall in love. Look for any sign of weakness. Predict their vulnerabilities. Do you think they are well matched?
2. How does Brabantio react? Find the curse he puts on Desdemona.
3. Record how Roderigo responds to the news of Desdemona's marriage and how Iago talks him out of suicide.
4. Read Iago's soliloquy on page 31. Examine what it reveals about his character.
Be prepared for a quiz on these questions. You may use your notes but not your text.
Keep looking for the three motifs:
blindness
animal imagery
betrayal
Writing 12, Wed.Jan. 5
We had a wonderful presentation on Jack Hodgins by Mitch and Nolan today. Thanks, guys. We also filled out the survey in the computer lab so we didn't get back to our opinion pieces yet.
Tomorrow we'll work hard! Friday, I've booked the computer lab so you can write your draft which is due Monday.
Tomorrow we'll work hard! Friday, I've booked the computer lab so you can write your draft which is due Monday.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
English 9, Jan. 4. 2011
We started poetry today.
First project is a poetry anthology. Be sure to write down the criteria from your homework buddy.
Also, pick up a copy of the poetry text, Departures, in the library.
Dec. USSR forms are due tomorrow.
First project is a poetry anthology. Be sure to write down the criteria from your homework buddy.
Also, pick up a copy of the poetry text, Departures, in the library.
Dec. USSR forms are due tomorrow.
English 11 E, Tues. Jan. 4, 2011
December reading logs due tomorrow as well as the first half of your personal essay. Typed and double spaced.
We started Othello today. Pick up a copy in the library when you return your essay book.
USSR shortened this month so read read read at home. 2 books for an A in Jan.
Post it note--blind motif, and all the animal imagery. Take notes for every scene. I'm looking for your inferences, not just facts.
We started Othello today. Pick up a copy in the library when you return your essay book.
USSR shortened this month so read read read at home. 2 books for an A in Jan.
Post it note--blind motif, and all the animal imagery. Take notes for every scene. I'm looking for your inferences, not just facts.
Writing 12, Tues. Jan. 4/2011!!!
Welcome Back. You are so wonderful, it's great to be back in your presence again.
New deadlines:
Monday-opinion piece (imitating a column-style piece for a local newspaper). Read the ones I photocopied for you and clarify the wealth of literary techniques used.
Choose a topic that interests you. Choose language that sets a consistent tone.
750-1000 words, double spaced due Jan. 10.
Jan. 17--a longer personal essay with a focus on research and ideally including quotes from interviews. Think of key people you can call or email with questions.
Friday, Jan. 21 Final Writing 12 personal essay manuscript is due.
Wow! Only 14 days left.
New deadlines:
Monday-opinion piece (imitating a column-style piece for a local newspaper). Read the ones I photocopied for you and clarify the wealth of literary techniques used.
Choose a topic that interests you. Choose language that sets a consistent tone.
750-1000 words, double spaced due Jan. 10.
Jan. 17--a longer personal essay with a focus on research and ideally including quotes from interviews. Think of key people you can call or email with questions.
Friday, Jan. 21 Final Writing 12 personal essay manuscript is due.
Wow! Only 14 days left.
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