Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Homework
For homework you will need to write a description of the perfect poet. Your description should include at least five character traits and a brief explanation as to why that is an important trait for a poet. This will go IN YOUR JOURNAL and will be your tenth entry. I will check journals next class.
Monday, March 24, 2008
If you missed it...
Don't forget about the extra poem that we studied today - "The Red Wheelbarrow" by William Carlos Williams. You can access the poem here.a
Remember also the notes about the modernist movement, imagists and haiku.
Remember also the notes about the modernist movement, imagists and haiku.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Homework
For homework you will need to read "Women's Work" and "Daily" in your text book. I'm not sure of the page number, but it's in the poetry section. You will need to answer questions one and two on page 412. Honors students will need to also answer questions three through five. Standard students will need to answer question three and four (answer question four as a Venn Diagram NOT A PARAGRAPH).
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Extra Credit - Read Carefully
Poetry Scavenger Hunt/Research
Answer the following questions in complete paragraphs (at least five sentences) except where noted. If it is not a question, complete the task as directed. Cite all sources for information in correct MLA format. Failure to properly cite sources will result in no credit.
1. What is a poet laureate?
2. Who is the current poet laureate of the United States? (Answer in just one sentence.)
3. Read one poem by the current poet laureate of our country. Write the name of the poem and attach a copy of the poem with your final product.
4. Based on the rubric that we used with in class with the Sweet Sixteen tournament, decide if the poem is good (gets a high score). Attach your scorecard for the poem with your final product.
5. Why did you give the poem this score? Be specific.
The first four questions will be worth one homework grade. The last question is worth a quiz/project grade.
Rubric:
• Question one is all or nothing – 15 points
• Question two is all or nothing – 15 points
• Task three is all or nothing – 30 points
• Task four is all or nothing – 10 points
• Question five will be graded like a test essay with partial credit awarded. However, since you have more time than you normally would on a test, I am going to be more stringent. Your grade will be determined on the following fields:
• The use of evidence in your writing – 10 points
• The clarity of your argument – 10 points
• Grammar and usage – 5 points
• The level of focus in your writing – 5 points
Due Dates
This is due on the 24th (B day) or 25th (A day). I will not be available over the weekend via e-mail or blog. I will not answer any questions. If you need resources, ask the Media Center staff.
A final note
If your grade is lowered because of the grade on this assignment, I will not count it against you. No wikipedia for research. Your website sources must end with .gov, .org, or .edu.
Get crackin’,
Miller
Answer the following questions in complete paragraphs (at least five sentences) except where noted. If it is not a question, complete the task as directed. Cite all sources for information in correct MLA format. Failure to properly cite sources will result in no credit.
1. What is a poet laureate?
2. Who is the current poet laureate of the United States? (Answer in just one sentence.)
3. Read one poem by the current poet laureate of our country. Write the name of the poem and attach a copy of the poem with your final product.
4. Based on the rubric that we used with in class with the Sweet Sixteen tournament, decide if the poem is good (gets a high score). Attach your scorecard for the poem with your final product.
5. Why did you give the poem this score? Be specific.
The first four questions will be worth one homework grade. The last question is worth a quiz/project grade.
Rubric:
• Question one is all or nothing – 15 points
• Question two is all or nothing – 15 points
• Task three is all or nothing – 30 points
• Task four is all or nothing – 10 points
• Question five will be graded like a test essay with partial credit awarded. However, since you have more time than you normally would on a test, I am going to be more stringent. Your grade will be determined on the following fields:
• The use of evidence in your writing – 10 points
• The clarity of your argument – 10 points
• Grammar and usage – 5 points
• The level of focus in your writing – 5 points
Due Dates
This is due on the 24th (B day) or 25th (A day). I will not be available over the weekend via e-mail or blog. I will not answer any questions. If you need resources, ask the Media Center staff.
A final note
If your grade is lowered because of the grade on this assignment, I will not count it against you. No wikipedia for research. Your website sources must end with .gov, .org, or .edu.
Get crackin’,
Miller
18/19 March - Homework
For tonight's homework you will beed to write a description of an object of your choice. Make your description at least 100 words. Use rich, descriptive language. This will go in your journals.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Weekend Homework
This weekend you will need to read Haki Madhabuti's "Back Again, Home" and answer the questions on the worksheet. Honors students will need to answer all seven questions and Standard students will just answer the first four. Remember to attempt every answer. We will begin discussion next class by discussing this poem.
Also, let's remember Aisha's quote of the day:
"It's not a tongue twister, it's a mind twister."
Have a great weekend!
Also, let's remember Aisha's quote of the day:
"It's not a tongue twister, it's a mind twister."
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Today I forgot the homework...
Your homework for tonight/your last class was to respond to the following questions in your journals.
Why do poets write odes? If you were to write an ode, what would you write about? Why?
This will be journal entry number four - you can expect a journal check before spring break.
Friday, March 7, 2008
I forgot Sydney's Quote!
I was just sitting here at my computer and I realized that I forgot Sydney's quote.
"Well, I guess it's pretty awkward in hell."
Looking at the image on the left, I would imagine so. This is an image of Bartolomeo's idea of what Dante's hell looked like. I'm going to stop talking about it because I feel like I'm ruining it.
But, if you would like to know more, here are a few really interesting links to Dante's Inferno.
Homework for the weekend
A Day students:
Your homework will go in your journal. You need to respond to the following quote.
"Beauty is not a mouth thirsting nor an empty hand stretched forth, but rather a heart enflamed and a soul enchanted."
Remember that when you respond to the quote you need to write for a solid fifteen minutes. Take the idea in the quote and tell me what you think of it. Use this quote as a jumping off point for your own ideas on beauty.
B Day students:
Your job is to write your own "Love Song." For Honors students I am expecting at least twenty lines of poetry. For Standard students I am expecting at least fifteen. There is no upper limit.
Your homework will go in your journal. You need to respond to the following quote.
"Beauty is not a mouth thirsting nor an empty hand stretched forth, but rather a heart enflamed and a soul enchanted."
Remember that when you respond to the quote you need to write for a solid fifteen minutes. Take the idea in the quote and tell me what you think of it. Use this quote as a jumping off point for your own ideas on beauty.
B Day students:
Your job is to write your own "Love Song." For Honors students I am expecting at least twenty lines of poetry. For Standard students I am expecting at least fifteen. There is no upper limit.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Homework
Due next class:
You will need to bring in a poem that was written by someone other than you. Read the poem and then write a brief summary. After you write the summary, write a brief paragraph in which you discuss the author's purpose (why did the author write the poem).
This will be due to the box!!!
You will need to bring in a poem that was written by someone other than you. Read the poem and then write a brief summary. After you write the summary, write a brief paragraph in which you discuss the author's purpose (why did the author write the poem).
This will be due to the box!!!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Romeo and Juliet Test
Here's what you should focus on for the Romeo and Juliet test:
Important characters and what they do in the drama.
Literary terms.
Important quotes.
Review Act IV. (Honors only!)
Introductory Powerpoint notes. (Elizabethan England, Literary Terms, Elements of Drama, Shakespeare's stage)
Short Answer:
Irony
Double Talk
Character Development
Theme
Suspense Building in Act I.
Important characters and what they do in the drama.
Literary terms.
Important quotes.
Review Act IV. (Honors only!)
Introductory Powerpoint notes. (Elizabethan England, Literary Terms, Elements of Drama, Shakespeare's stage)
Short Answer:
Irony
Double Talk
Character Development
Theme
Suspense Building in Act I.
For Extra Credit you need to answer the following question in a paragraph. Make sure that it's a good paragraph that really answers the question. This is worth five extra points.
What is one important different between the play and the movie version that we
have watched in class? Describe the difference (how was it done in the
play, how was it done in the movie) and then tell why the difference
happened, in your opinion.
If you have any questions while you are studying, please let me know. Remember to leave your e-mail address so that I can contact you quickly. Also don't forget that your projects are due when you take the test. Friday for A day and Monday for B day.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Important
If you have missed a lot of school recently (a lot of people have had the flu) it is really important that you come to the review session on Wednesday after school. I want you to be able to ask questions and I want to go over a study guide for you. (I'll be making the study guide tomorrow.)
Just a reminder. I'm going to go back to watching Family Guy.
Miller
Homework 25/26 February
In journals:
What do each of the characters have planned for Juliet? What is Juliet's reaction to each plan? Which, in your opinion, is the best plan for Juliet?
What do each of the characters have planned for Juliet? What is Juliet's reaction to each plan? Which, in your opinion, is the best plan for Juliet?
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Announcements
Your Romeo and Juliet test will be on the 29th for A day and the 3rd for B day. Your projects are also due on the same day.
Please do not forget to work on these projects as much as you are working on preparing for your test because these project grades will be averaged together to be a second test grade. This can really help you if you are afraid that you will do poorly on my test.
Remember that there will be a review session on the 27th, after school, in my room. Please come as this will be the only review session and the only time for you to ask your questions!
Please do not forget to work on these projects as much as you are working on preparing for your test because these project grades will be averaged together to be a second test grade. This can really help you if you are afraid that you will do poorly on my test.
Remember that there will be a review session on the 27th, after school, in my room. Please come as this will be the only review session and the only time for you to ask your questions!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Homework for 19/20 February
In your journals, please answer the following question:
What do you think of Lord Capulet at the end of Act III? Why do you think he's acting this way now?
What do you think of Lord Capulet at the end of Act III? Why do you think he's acting this way now?
Friday, February 15, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Homework - 12/13 February
In your journal select one of the following questions to answer:
1. Consider the behavior of the four main characters in III.1. Which of them is the most responsible? Why?
2. If you were directing Romeo and Juliet, what would you ask your actors to bring out about their characters' feelings and motivations in this scene? (Either III.1 or III.2)
This is your third journal entry.
1. Consider the behavior of the four main characters in III.1. Which of them is the most responsible? Why?
2. If you were directing Romeo and Juliet, what would you ask your actors to bring out about their characters' feelings and motivations in this scene? (Either III.1 or III.2)
This is your third journal entry.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Tonight's Homework
Remember that your homework is a progress check on your individual projects. You need to tell me how much of your book you have read AND how much of your projects you have completed. Put this in the box. It will count as a quiz grade!
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