English 9, Friday, April 29

We completed the paragraphs on "Warren Pryor" and did a poetry test today. See yesterday's blog for the test outline. Ensure that your poetry notes are organized.

Homework:
USSR FORMS DUE MONDAY.
YOUR FOUR POEMS PLUS DRAFTS AND COVER PAGE ARE ALSO DUE MONDAY.
Be sure to follow the criteria and use the edit/revise 10 steps to ensure an excellent mark.

Lit 12, Friday, April 29

We did the Hamlet test today. Homework: Study for the mid-term exam. Create detailed notes on the Restoration/18th century pages.

Monday--we start Pope--The Rape of the Lock!

Wed-Metro Theatre. Get your forms in and the money.
Thanks.

English 9, Thurs. April 28th

I collected the two poems for the BCTELA contest today. Last day for this is tomorrow.

We wrote a paragraph today on the poem, "Warren Pryer" which is found on page 170 in your Departures text.

Tomorrow is our poetry test. Make sure your notes are up-to-date as you will need to use your notes during the test.
Section A: Literary Terms /18
Study the following terms, how they are defined and used in poems
1. simile 2. metaphor 3. symbol 4. juxtaposition 5. personification 6. theme 7. symbols 8. theme 9.. allusion

Section B: Line Recognition

Be able to say which poem the line comes from, who wrote the poem and why the line is key to the poem's theme

Section C: Journal Entry 150 words How has poetry affected me?

In a journal of 150 words, answer the question above. Use specific examples to prove your opinions. You must address at least four of the topics below:

• writing poetry
• reading poetry
• editing poetry
• The Claremont Review
• your anthology
• how you see the world through poetic eyes
• the use of symbols
• the importance of detail
• how to revise poetry and what you learned
• why poetry matters
• what you like to write about and why

Lit 12. Thurs. April 28

We did a practice site passage to prepare for the Hamlet test tomorrow. There are samples on line. See previous blogs for the link.

We also started making notes on the 18th century. The notes are due Tuesday.

If you have not yet brought in your money and permission form for Wednesday's trip to the Metro Theatre,
I will need to kill you. Please bring it in tomorrow. Thanks.

Lit 12, Wed. April 27

We finished Act 5, Scenes 1 and 2 today. The board was filled with terrific notes so make sure to get a copy if you were absent. Hamlet test is Friday. Mid-term exam is next Thursday.
We go to the play next Wed. Busy weeks ahead. You definitely do not want to miss class.

Thursday: Bring your Lit texts. We'll be making notes on the political and cultural influences on 18th century literature. Make notes on pages 327-347. Be able to characterize the Restoration and the 18th century.
Compare it in your mind to the Renaissance era, the 17th century, and the Anglo-Saxon era. What differences are there? What similarities? Why?

Next week we'll read "To the Ladies", The Rape of the Lock, and A Modest Proposal.

You'll see a lot of differences in tone, structure and themes!

English 9, Wed. April 27

Contest poems are due tomorrow. Type up two good copies from the four poems you've been working on.
Make sure you do not put your name on the poems. Paper clip the poems to the contest cover sheet. If you need a new cover sheet, just ask.

Deadline for this contest is Sunday. NO LATES ACCEPTED.

English 9, Tues. April 26

Today we wrote poems using unique detail. Be sure to contact your homework buddy for the list of ideas.

I collected two poems from block 2 and a second poem in block 4.

I have now edited two poems from each of you. If you have not submitted two typed poems to me for editing, you are behind.

Bring two new typed poems for peer editing tomorrow. Bring the two poems I have edited. You'll have time to do revisions in class Wed. We're preparing for the contest and the manuscript of 4 poems plus 2 drafts per good copy which is due Friday.