My computer is broken, so until it is fixed, here's the scoop:
You should be studying your root words. You should have an updated list given to you in class. If you don't, I will post one here TOMORROW. You can copy it here then. There are 20, and any of them will be on the Core Test after spring break (CRT).
Spring break starts 4/2 (runs 4/5 until we return 4/12/2010).
You should have had your book today in class. You should also have had your Amazon.com review. You should have written about your book and attached the Amazon review to it.
If you have problems with your grade as it was posted on your report card, please also come talk to me.
Thanks!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
English 10 TUESDAY
BY NEXT MONDAY: Choose a book.
1. Choose a book by going to Amazon.com.
2. Type in your favorite book (or a book you really like). Look at the 90+ books that Amazon recommends.
3. Print out the top most helpful reviews.
4. Bring the book with you next Monday. (Check it out from the library). It is NOT required that you purchase a copy of the book!!)
On Monday, we will discuss why you chose the book you did. I would prefer you not choose a book by a repeat author. Branch out! Choose something NEW!
1. Choose a book by going to Amazon.com.
2. Type in your favorite book (or a book you really like). Look at the 90+ books that Amazon recommends.
3. Print out the top most helpful reviews.
4. Bring the book with you next Monday. (Check it out from the library). It is NOT required that you purchase a copy of the book!!)
On Monday, we will discuss why you chose the book you did. I would prefer you not choose a book by a repeat author. Branch out! Choose something NEW!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Monday, Sonnets
Your HOMEWORK for today: Check your grades. Then write a Shakespearean-type sonnet. You can get step by step directions here.
Today in class, we looked at this http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/writing-a-sonnet.html
and discussed Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 and Sonnet 130. We'll also look at Billy Joel's "Always a Woman" next time.
YOUR SONNET IS DUE NEXT TIME!
Today in class, we looked at this http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/writing-a-sonnet.html
and discussed Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 and Sonnet 130. We'll also look at Billy Joel's "Always a Woman" next time.
YOUR SONNET IS DUE NEXT TIME!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Sophomore SEOP's
Today, we went to the Little Theater to get your information to register for school next year. If you do not have your information, get it from your counselor. Skyward goes live and you can register this week! You will be able to choose your teachers and classes which is so nice as a junior.
You are 12 weeks away from summer break, so don't let it slip by too quickly...
You are 12 weeks away from summer break, so don't let it slip by too quickly...
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
Sophomore English--Thursday
Can you believe it? The term is over in one week.
Today we finished Act III and Act IV. Next time we will finish the play.
If you have NOT reported on your book, you need to do so during Channel One, during lunch, or after school!
Today we finished Act III and Act IV. Next time we will finish the play.
If you have NOT reported on your book, you need to do so during Channel One, during lunch, or after school!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Honors English Wednesday
You should have received back some of your thought exercises, a rubric to evaluate them, and your final writing assignment for the term. You should finish writing your LAST :o) thought exercise for the term, and then you will do your own self-assessment for the term based on all your returned thought exercises!
You have your creative book assignments due NEXT TUESDAY! Then, you have your last written assignment due NEXT THURSDAY and then we are done with the term! Yay! We'll have a day when we write sonnets (after the term is over), and we'll share our iambic pentameter poetry in a "coffeehouse" reading, and then we'll move on to preparing for the last tests of the year! We have one term to go!
We'll say farewell to Shakespeare and move on to... Cry, the Beloved Country in fourth quarter.
You have your creative book assignments due NEXT TUESDAY! Then, you have your last written assignment due NEXT THURSDAY and then we are done with the term! Yay! We'll have a day when we write sonnets (after the term is over), and we'll share our iambic pentameter poetry in a "coffeehouse" reading, and then we'll move on to preparing for the last tests of the year! We have one term to go!
We'll say farewell to Shakespeare and move on to... Cry, the Beloved Country in fourth quarter.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Honors English Monday
Today, we watched the end of Act III, finished filling out the study guide, and turned it in. You should also have turned in your thought exercise for Act III. It should be in MLA format, have 5 quotes, and have questions at the end (like every other thought exercise you have written this year.)
REMINDER: Your book report is due in one week.
Homework: Read the rest of Act IV.
Extra Credit: Next time after school there is a showing of Much Ado About Nothing in the Little Theater with Mr. Nagro's class.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Honors English Wednesday
Today, we watched 12th Night and had an open book/open note taken-home Act III quiz. We watched part of Act III and part of Act II. We discussed situational (dramatic) irony. We discussed MLA style and thought exercised (Schaefer) models.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Act II: Finish up the study guide
Today we watched the end of Act II in Trevor Nunn's Twelfth Night. We finished the study guide. One page letter to Malvolio here. We will grade them in class next time.
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