English IV
Today, we learned the terms "projection" and "elocution" as they relate to performance and acting in Shakespeare's plays. We also did some vocabulary practice before moving into group work and a class presentation of Twelfth Night, Act II Scene IV. In this scene, we saw a whole bunch of irony as Viola and Duke Orsino talk about love with each other. For next class, make sure you are prepared to finish up Act II and move onto the rest of the play. For most of today's lesson, we were on-task and focused; thank you. For some of it, however, we need to do a better job putting forth effort to stay engaged and productive. See you all soon!
AP English III
Today, we had a couple of very productive lessons related to Audre Lorde's "Poetry is Not a Luxury." We discussed the ideas of Black feminism and intersectionality, and applied our understandings of rhetorical strategies and devices to Lorde's work. We also laid out the next few weeks. There is a timed writing this Friday, and you will have a test on The Great Gatsby next Tuesday.
For next class, make sure the back covers of your copies of The Great Gatsby are entirely complete; you need to have at least three major themes/motifs identified. For each of these themes, come prepared with a few passages from the novel that support these themes. For example, if one of your themes is disillusionment, you should find passages that express a certain kind of disillusionment. Each of these passages should be longer than a sentence, but less than a page.
In addition, revisit the other readings we have completed this unit: Carnegie, Woolf, Lorde, Hughes, the Declaration of Independence. Check those readings for other passages that may relate to the same theme you are exploring from Gatsby. These will eventually pay off when you complete a lengthy writing/planning assignment to conclude the unit.
Have a wonderful couple of days, and see you soon!
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Monday, December 11, 2017
Friday, December 1, 2017
Homework for the Weekend - B Day Students - 1 December 2017
Welcome to December! It was a wonderful day in Room 301 today.
English IV
Your homework is the same as your peers on A Day. Prepare for a quiz on Tuesday of next week, and continue to be prepared to work through more styles of comedy as we read Twelfth Night. Have a great weekend, and see you on Tuesday!
AP English III
We had a couple of fantastic classes today centering on Chapter 7 and close readings of Myrtle Wilson. We also had a great time complicating our understanding of The Great Gatsby, incorporating elements of queer theory into our reading of Nick Carraway as well as challenging the assumption that Gatsby himself is a white character. For next class, finish reading The Great Gatsby, as well as Virginia Woolf's essay, "Death of the Moth." As you read, consider the ways we can connect Woolf's piece to what we've seen with Gatsby.
Also, as you finish reading Gatsby, consider the ways the film adaptation we watched today is both similar and different to the text. What details does Luhrmann decide to emphasize that were perhaps less notable when you read Fitzgerald's novel? What things does Luhrmann add you didn't see in the text? Why would he do this?
Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your reading! Looking forward to seeing you all next week!
English IV
Your homework is the same as your peers on A Day. Prepare for a quiz on Tuesday of next week, and continue to be prepared to work through more styles of comedy as we read Twelfth Night. Have a great weekend, and see you on Tuesday!
AP English III
We had a couple of fantastic classes today centering on Chapter 7 and close readings of Myrtle Wilson. We also had a great time complicating our understanding of The Great Gatsby, incorporating elements of queer theory into our reading of Nick Carraway as well as challenging the assumption that Gatsby himself is a white character. For next class, finish reading The Great Gatsby, as well as Virginia Woolf's essay, "Death of the Moth." As you read, consider the ways we can connect Woolf's piece to what we've seen with Gatsby.
Also, as you finish reading Gatsby, consider the ways the film adaptation we watched today is both similar and different to the text. What details does Luhrmann decide to emphasize that were perhaps less notable when you read Fitzgerald's novel? What things does Luhrmann add you didn't see in the text? Why would he do this?
Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your reading! Looking forward to seeing you all next week!
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Homework for B-Day Students: 10/29/2014
AP English III:
You have a few things to take care of tonight as you're working toward Friday. First, make sure that you complete your next set of vocabulary cards. Select five words and do your study of these words. Remember to grow from the mistakes that you made on the first round. Exhaust all of your resources and find the information that you need in order to complete this thoroughly.
Secondly, read Virgina Woolf's "The Death of the Moth" - it's in 50 Essays and available at this link. Read it thoroughly and annotate - pay special attention to the setting, the tone, and the use of metaphor in the text. Ms. Alley will be working with you through this text.
Lastly, remember that for homework grades no late assignments will be accepted in the second nine weeks. If you don't have your work, then you don't have your work. That's it. Be prepared.
English II:
Study and prepare for your test. Follow the guidelines in the previous post for A-day students.
You have a few things to take care of tonight as you're working toward Friday. First, make sure that you complete your next set of vocabulary cards. Select five words and do your study of these words. Remember to grow from the mistakes that you made on the first round. Exhaust all of your resources and find the information that you need in order to complete this thoroughly.
Secondly, read Virgina Woolf's "The Death of the Moth" - it's in 50 Essays and available at this link. Read it thoroughly and annotate - pay special attention to the setting, the tone, and the use of metaphor in the text. Ms. Alley will be working with you through this text.
Lastly, remember that for homework grades no late assignments will be accepted in the second nine weeks. If you don't have your work, then you don't have your work. That's it. Be prepared.
English II:
Study and prepare for your test. Follow the guidelines in the previous post for A-day students.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Homework for 10/25 and 10/29
You can look at this as either your last homework assignment of the first nine weeks or your first homework assignment of the second nine weeks. Either way, as long as you get your tasks completed, we'll all start off on the right note.
Freshman Focus
Next class we will be returning to the computer lab to continue constructing our career pamphlets. I think that most of you will probably finish during this time. I would also like to remind you that we will be doing the opening statements of our debate. I think that the groups have clarified what they are trying to argue; I would remind you that this is a team effort. Make sure that you are being an active participant.
AP English III
This weekend/Monday you've got a few things to take care of for me. First, I'd like for you to read chapter eight of The Great Gatsby. As we're now moving to the conclusion of the novel, I would remind you that you want to start seeing how Fitzgerald is tying up his loose ends and creating a message on these different topics and motifs. Continue to annotate heavily and update your covers and vocabulary bookmarks.
Additionally, I would like for you to read Virginia Woolf's "The Death of the Moth" - this piece is available in 50 Essays or also at this link. Be sure to annotate this piece and feel free to use it to stock your vocabulary bookmarks. After you read this piece, take another look at the description of Myrtle's death scene. There are some interesting parallels.
Lastly, I gave you your skit assignment today - think about what you'd like to do and who you'd like to work with; don't worry about making any progress on these assignments yet -- we'll start on that Tuesday/Wednesday of next week.
English IV
This weekend I'd like for you to read chapters seven and eight of 1984. Continue to watch Julia, Winston, and O'Brien as they start to form different relationships and push the ideas in the text further. We will soon start wrapping up this book. Be sure to be prepared for any pop reading quizzes!
Freshman Focus
Next class we will be returning to the computer lab to continue constructing our career pamphlets. I think that most of you will probably finish during this time. I would also like to remind you that we will be doing the opening statements of our debate. I think that the groups have clarified what they are trying to argue; I would remind you that this is a team effort. Make sure that you are being an active participant.
AP English III
This weekend/Monday you've got a few things to take care of for me. First, I'd like for you to read chapter eight of The Great Gatsby. As we're now moving to the conclusion of the novel, I would remind you that you want to start seeing how Fitzgerald is tying up his loose ends and creating a message on these different topics and motifs. Continue to annotate heavily and update your covers and vocabulary bookmarks.
Additionally, I would like for you to read Virginia Woolf's "The Death of the Moth" - this piece is available in 50 Essays or also at this link. Be sure to annotate this piece and feel free to use it to stock your vocabulary bookmarks. After you read this piece, take another look at the description of Myrtle's death scene. There are some interesting parallels.
Lastly, I gave you your skit assignment today - think about what you'd like to do and who you'd like to work with; don't worry about making any progress on these assignments yet -- we'll start on that Tuesday/Wednesday of next week.
English IV
This weekend I'd like for you to read chapters seven and eight of 1984. Continue to watch Julia, Winston, and O'Brien as they start to form different relationships and push the ideas in the text further. We will soon start wrapping up this book. Be sure to be prepared for any pop reading quizzes!
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