We completed the Vocab. test on 1-64 today. If you were absent, ask to do the quiz tomorrow at lunch.
We read part of Act 3 today. For homework, finish reading the play. Choose 5 of the most pertinent quotations you can find and copy them into a chart in your notebooks.
Beside each quote, offer an inference (preferably an epiphany) but say something significant. Don't simply re-word the quotation. Make connections to other parts of the play, how the quote affects the audience, the theme, etc.
Next week we will have our Vocab. test on all 75 words. Study.
Last day for June USSR forms will be Friday, June 17. Make sure you have read at least one book.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
English 9, Friday, June 3
WE added two more words from our list today: pilfering and inscrutable.
TEST MONDAY. STUDY WORDS 1-64!
We read most of Act 2 and took a lot of notes on more examples of how the characters are wasting their lives. Be sure to finish reading Act 2 for Monday and post-it note key quotations that refer to this theme.
Look for irony and sarcasm whenever the Stage Manager speaks.
Note: How are Emily and George different from the rest of the characters? Keep your eye on these two as we proceed to Act 3.
TEST MONDAY. STUDY WORDS 1-64!
We read most of Act 2 and took a lot of notes on more examples of how the characters are wasting their lives. Be sure to finish reading Act 2 for Monday and post-it note key quotations that refer to this theme.
Look for irony and sarcasm whenever the Stage Manager speaks.
Note: How are Emily and George different from the rest of the characters? Keep your eye on these two as we proceed to Act 3.
Lit 12, Friday, June 3
We did a review test today on the Romantic and Victorian writers. You need to complete the test, including the two paragraphs for Monday.
We'll be starting the 20th century on Monday. These notes will be due Wed.
We'll be starting the 20th century on Monday. These notes will be due Wed.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
English 9, Thurs. June 2
I returned all the work that you handed in this week. Great job on the USSR forms and the wolf articles.
I should have new marks soon.
We discussed ACT 1 and created a what/sowhat chart on key features/quotes from the act and why they are significant. Next, we started to read Act 2 aloud. Read until page 60 tonight. Be sure to post-it note key quotes that reflect the themes and conflicts we've been noting in Act 1: How the residents of Grover's Corners are concentrating on petty matters and letting their lives slip by.
I should have new marks soon.
We discussed ACT 1 and created a what/sowhat chart on key features/quotes from the act and why they are significant. Next, we started to read Act 2 aloud. Read until page 60 tonight. Be sure to post-it note key quotes that reflect the themes and conflicts we've been noting in Act 1: How the residents of Grover's Corners are concentrating on petty matters and letting their lives slip by.
Lit 12, Thurs. June 2
Thanks to Claire for her wonderful Shakespeare cake covered in fondant, a covering Ms. Stenson had never heard of before.
We took notes on Thomas Hardy and on Emily Dickinson. Emily is not in the textbook so google her bio.
Also, her poem, "Because I Could Not Stop for Death--" is not in the text. Ask me for a copy.
We read and discussed both poems.
Next, we reviewed quotes from Milton to Arnold and most people were starting to be able to recognize/distinguish all of the Romantics. Each night, read and ponder a poem or two until you can identify its themes/techniques/quotations. You'll be glad you did. The final exam schedule is posted on the website now so be sure to check it.
If you are planning to write the English 12 mock exam, Fri. June 10 from 2:30 to 5:30, you need to let me know as the deadline to sign up is tomorrow.
Thanks.
We'll be starting our 20th century notes soon. You may begin! We've finished the Romantic section.
We do "Ducle et Decorum Est" tomorrow. An amazing WW1 poem.
We took notes on Thomas Hardy and on Emily Dickinson. Emily is not in the textbook so google her bio.
Also, her poem, "Because I Could Not Stop for Death--" is not in the text. Ask me for a copy.
We read and discussed both poems.
Next, we reviewed quotes from Milton to Arnold and most people were starting to be able to recognize/distinguish all of the Romantics. Each night, read and ponder a poem or two until you can identify its themes/techniques/quotations. You'll be glad you did. The final exam schedule is posted on the website now so be sure to check it.
If you are planning to write the English 12 mock exam, Fri. June 10 from 2:30 to 5:30, you need to let me know as the deadline to sign up is tomorrow.
Thanks.
We'll be starting our 20th century notes soon. You may begin! We've finished the Romantic section.
We do "Ducle et Decorum Est" tomorrow. An amazing WW1 poem.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
English 9, Wed. June 1
I collected your hilarious new journalism pieces on wolves.
We started new USSR books today. Yay.
Next, we did the next two words in the vocabulary list: despair and jubilant.
We read half of Act 1 of Our Town aloud, stopping to take notes. We noticed a number of symbols in the Act so far. We also did a quiz on the Thornton notes from yesterday.
If you've been away, go to the library, return the Mowat book and sign out the new book.
Keep studying your vocabulary.
We started new USSR books today. Yay.
Next, we did the next two words in the vocabulary list: despair and jubilant.
We read half of Act 1 of Our Town aloud, stopping to take notes. We noticed a number of symbols in the Act so far. We also did a quiz on the Thornton notes from yesterday.
If you've been away, go to the library, return the Mowat book and sign out the new book.
Keep studying your vocabulary.
Lit 12, Wed. June 1
We went over the unit 3 exams and I emphasized how key it is to answer the question in the thesis statement of any paragraph on a test. Please, practice this crucial step. The thesis is your first impression and you want to impress/startle/wake up the marker!!
Next, we reveiwed key quotes from units 3 and 4. Make sure that you are reviewing terms, authors and titles and key quotes on a nightly basis now.
We took notes on two new poets today--Emily Bronte and Matthew Arnold and read two poems on the core list by these wonderful poets.
Review the following terms:
dramatic monologue
pathetic fallacy
extended metaphor
Be sure to get the notes and re-read the poems several times. What connections can you make to the themes and imagery here compared to the earlier Romantic poets?
How does Arnold's poem seem modern?
Tonight: REVIEW. Be ready to study Hardy in the morning.
Next, we reveiwed key quotes from units 3 and 4. Make sure that you are reviewing terms, authors and titles and key quotes on a nightly basis now.
We took notes on two new poets today--Emily Bronte and Matthew Arnold and read two poems on the core list by these wonderful poets.
Review the following terms:
dramatic monologue
pathetic fallacy
extended metaphor
Be sure to get the notes and re-read the poems several times. What connections can you make to the themes and imagery here compared to the earlier Romantic poets?
How does Arnold's poem seem modern?
Tonight: REVIEW. Be ready to study Hardy in the morning.
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