Posted: November 6, 2015
First draft of Wonders esssay should be done for Monday.
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Posted: November 6, 2015
King Lear Acts IV and V
Posted: November 2, 2015
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Posted: October 30, 2015
You will be writing the test on Monday at noon in my room.
Posted: October 30, 2015
Complete for Monday
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Posted: October 30, 2015
Film/Story Comparison
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIm93Xuij7k&feature=related
After watching the film, answer the following questions:
1. What differences did you notice between the film and
the story?
2. What similarities exist between the two?
3. In your opinion, how well did the film express the
story's:
a. plot
b. setting
c. theme/message
d. tone
e. characters
4. As a final evaluation, which did you prefer, the film or
the story, and why?
Value 25
Posted: October 26, 2015
There will be a test this Thursday on Acts I - III of King Lear. Students should be reviewing the notes and questions from class. Focus on the quotes discussed.
Posted: October 26, 2015
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Posted: October 22, 2015
There will be a homework check. Read the following three scenes: Act 3. Scene i http://www.online-literature.com/shakespeare/kinglear/11/ Act 3. Scene ii http://www.online-literature.com/shakespeare/kinglear/12/Act 3. Scene iii http://www.online-literature.com/shakespeare/kinglear/13/ Answer the following questions:
Act 3, Scene 1
1.Explain the significance of
lines 16 - 17. In scenes previous, the
Fool’s
comments were to criticize and point out mistakes made by
Lear. What do
these lines suggest about the Fool?
2. List three possible causes Kent suggests for
the invasion of
Britain
by the French. Provide line references.
Act 3, Scene 2
How does the storm parallel Lear’s emotional and
mental state? Use at least two
supporting quotes. How does Lear’s
language when he faces the storm reflect the storm itself?
Lear is beginning to show signs of humility. Discuss.
Act 3, Scene 3
This scene brings the two
plots together. It shows that
Gloucester, as well as Kent is being kept alerted regarding the movements of
the French army. Gloucester is loyal to
Lear and has complete confidence in his younger son, Edmund, who is proving to
be a traitor.
Posted: October 22, 2015
Complete Article of the Week 4 for tomorrow.Complete quote work from sheet up to and including lines 160-166 for tomorrow
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Posted: October 22, 2015
Students should be reading their novel every night.Students are to read the story "The Blues Merchant" (page 284) for tomorrow.
There Will Come Soft
Rain
Creative Project
The short story is filled with countless examples of
figurative language and rich description.
Select one example and bring it to life by illustrating it. You can draw, illustrate with the computer,
etc but your illustration MUST be original.
Due: Monday October
26th
EFFORT: 10
ACCURACY: 5
CREATIVITY: 5
Posted: October 19, 2015
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Posted: October 16, 2015
Students are to have a novel for Monday
Posted: October 16, 2015
Act 1, Scene 2
Shakespeare used the soliloquy to great effect in order to
express some of the
personal
thoughts and emotions of characters
1. Translate Edmund's
soliloquy (lines 1 - 22). Rewrite it in
one of the following
voices:
a. a Miramichier
b. a gangsta rapper
c. a hippy
d. a cowboy
Maintain the ideas of Edmund, but use language and diction
which fits the voice you
have
selected.
NOTE: Questions 1 is
due Monday
Value
10
Posted: October 1, 2015
If you missed the in-class novel assignment on Thursday (October 1st), you will be writing it Friday (October 2nd) starting at 11:45 in my room.