IMPORTANT: English 10H Midterm:
Friday, January 27th in East Gym (new gym) from 8:00AM-10:00AM
Please bring a pen AND a pencil for the exam. Good luck!
Welcome to the 2016 – 2017 Academic School Year!
IMPORTANT: English 10 Midterm; Be sure to alert Carota if you have conflicts.
Friday, January 27, 2017 from 8:00-10:00AM - Location TBA
NO SPIRAL OR MARBLE NOTEBOOKS, PLEASE! OUR CLASS REQUIRES A THREE-RING BINDER.
A blue or black pen is a MUST in Ms. Carota's class.
We RARELY use a pencil, but please have a few available for Scantrons.
Thank you!
A blue or black pen is a MUST in Ms. Carota's class.
We RARELY use a pencil, but please have a few available for Scantrons.
Thank you!
Homework and Class Work Assignments Handouts for Uploading and Printing
After you and your Parent(s)/Guardian(s) have read the Classroom Goals and Expectations, please sign and return only page 2. This counts as a homework (HW) grade.
Due Fri. 9/9/16 Keep the first page of the sheet in your binder and refer to throughout the year. NOTE: Please note that your three-ring binder, and all other supplies should be brought in ASAP, but no later than Fri., 9/9/16. Remind 101 Sign-Up No later than Fri., 9/9/16: Enter Code for your specific class. If you do not get a text back from Carota, I did not receive your request. SEE ME. THIS is MANDATORY. QUIZ GRADE |
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Bio Poem Assignment
Use the format on the bio poem handout, as well as the bio poem sample, to create your own original bio poem. Remember to incorporate at least two literary techniques from the following list: metaphor, simile, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, and/or onomatopoeia. Due Wed. 9/14/16 |
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Literary Devices and Genres
We begin with a Literary Survey to see how much you remember about the literary devices. Review a list of some important literary devices and genres. They are not only crucial to your understanding of the year’s curriculum, but also important to your understanding of literary analysis in general. Anticipate exams and be sure you are able to implement these terms in our class discussions. |
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9/12/16:
Literary elements review using Cinderella partner activity and Pixar short film. |
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9/16/16: Plot diagram exercise to practice annotation skills, analysis and question responses. Review importance of annotating as preparation for question response and deeper analysis.
Test on Monday, 9/19/16 |
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Wk. of 9/19/16: Continue literary devices review. Be sure to continue studying your literary devices handout. These devices are crucial to your understanding and analysis of the literary works we will explore.
9/23/16: Wrapped up literary devices analysis: we discussed clear, concise, concrete responses, importance of historical context, and making use of all resources when exploring text. Expect assessments Monday or Tuesday the week of 9/26/16.
9/23/16: Wrapped up literary devices analysis: we discussed clear, concise, concrete responses, importance of historical context, and making use of all resources when exploring text. Expect assessments Monday or Tuesday the week of 9/26/16.
Wk. of 9/26/16: Work on draft of mini poster project; be sure to read the instructions carefully.
Poster MUST: • be no bigger than 8 ½ x 11 and have literary term at top • visual representation (picture or symbol) that represents literary device • written example of literary device from a literary work Rough draft due Friday, 9/30/16 - Final Copy Due 10/18/16 |
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9/29/16: Literary devices quiz tomorrow. Also, Rough draft of literary devices mini poster due.
10/6/16: We will wrap up our discussion of "Fate" tomorrow, focusing on specific literary devices in the poem and their purpose. Be prepared for a quiz!
10/6/16: We will wrap up our discussion of "Fate" tomorrow, focusing on specific literary devices in the poem and their purpose. Be prepared for a quiz!
Skills of a Professional Reader: (understanding author's purpose & skillful annotation)
Reading Closely To develop the skills and habits of a professional reader, one must: · Understand purpose for reading · Analyze key details, language, structure, and perspective of author to deepen understanding · Use questions to examine the text’s topic, information, and structure · Question further to investigate the text · Explain what one has come to understand as a reader |
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Literal vs. Figurative
Read, annotate, and analyze the poem. Compare the literal and figurative meanings behind the poem.
Obj: What is the poet trying to say, and how does she convey that theme or central idea using literary devices?
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10/14/16: Begin our first literary work: "The Monkey's Paw". You are expected to thoughtfully annotate text, making insightful comments, as well as posing questions, and adding unknown word definitions, etc.
10/20/16: We continue our exploration of W. W. Jacobs short story "The Monkey's Paw"; read up to bottom of pg. 51, continuing to explore literary devices, as well as how the author's use of diction impacts our understanding of the text. Today's discussion focused on how suspense is developed on pp. 49-51. Be sure you are familiarizing yourself with the author's use of vocabulary, making use of the definitions found at the bottoms of pages.
10/25/16: Annotating specifically for strong foreshadowing examples in preparation for text analysis essay.
10/25/16: Annotating specifically for strong foreshadowing examples in preparation for text analysis essay.
"The Monkey's Paw" Literary Analysis Essay
10/25/16: Literary analysis essay introduction and rough drafting. Final copy due early next week. Anticipate exam.
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10/31/16: 1. Rough draft of literary analysis essay due tomorrow, Tues., Nov. 1st for writing stations activity; 2. "The Monkey's Paw" unit exam on Wed., Nov. 2nd.; 3. Literary analysis essay final copy due Friday, Nov. 4th. See Carota for extra help if necessary. Check assignment and tips from Oct. 25th for details.
11/1/16: 1."The Monkey's Paw" unit exam on Wed., Nov. 2nd.; 2. Literary analysis essay final copy due Friday, Nov. 4th. See Carota for extra help if necessary. Check assignment and tips from Oct. 25th for details. BRING IN ROUGH DRAFT TOMORROW, 11/2/16
11/1/16: 1."The Monkey's Paw" unit exam on Wed., Nov. 2nd.; 2. Literary analysis essay final copy due Friday, Nov. 4th. See Carota for extra help if necessary. Check assignment and tips from Oct. 25th for details. BRING IN ROUGH DRAFT TOMORROW, 11/2/16
11/1/16: Writing Stations exercise - In class we took rough drafts to writing stations. Use this opportunity to revise your rough draft and improve your final copy and grade. The writing stations only provide guidelines and do not cover all that needs to be done before submission of your final copy. For example, it is always good to have a second or third pair of eyes look at your paper and offer feedback. Finally, use the Writing a Well Developed Literary Claim Essay and text analysis response as guidelines. These handouts can be found above and in the right hand column DUE DATE: Final Copy Due Fri. 11/4/16; Follow MLA format AND heading: typed, double spaced; Times New Roman, 12 pt font.
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"The Monkey's Paw" Plot Summary Diagram
10/2/15: With your group, complete a rough draft of the Plot Summary Organizer for "The Monkey's Paw" - MUST INCLUDE exposition, conflict (which YOU must add directly above the exposition box), and rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution sections, pulling SPECIFIC EVIDENCE from the story. Bring with you on tomorrow, Friday, 11/4/16!
By the end of the period FRIDAY, Nov. 4th, your group will complete a final copy plot diagram, complete with SIX images for each element. Breakdown of plot summary grade: 60 pts. for plot elements (exposition, conflict [which YOU must add directly above the exposition box], rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution) 30 points. image choice 10 points. aesthetics (How well did you visually represent your plot summary and images) |
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Macbeth
Begin Shakespeare's Macbeth with anticipation guide, character map, background information and historical context.
Envelope Activity
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11/21/16: REVISED DATE: Literary devices test tomorrow, TUESDAY, Nov. 22nd. Be sure to review handout. We read up to pg. 39. Review important information and check out No Fear Shakespeare for deeper understanding and analysis.
Wk of 11/21/16: : Wrap up of Macbeth Act I; begin exploration of Envelope Activity.
11/30/16: Complete Strategic Reading for Act One, Identifying character traits (pg. 39 of above Macbeth Background and Activity Packet)
Macbeth Act I Quiz Friday, 12/2/16
12/1/16: Began Act II, read up to pg. 59 (scenes 1 and 2 completed); be sure to bring in Strategic Reading for Act One, Identifying character traits tomorrow.
Macbeth Act I Quiz tomorrow, Friday, 12/2/16
12/6/16: Continue exploration of Act II; be sure you understand major plot points, character development, as well as literary devices.
12/9/16: Continue exploration of Act II; Act II Quiz tomorrow, Tues., 12/12/16; be sure you understand major plot points, character development, as well as literary devices.
12/15/16: Continue exploration of Act III; Act II, scenes 2, 3, & 4; be sure you understand major plot points, character development, as well as literary devices.
12/19/16: Review Act III; be sure you understand major plot points, character development, as well as literary devices. New devices to add to literary devices handout:
foil: In fiction, a foil is a character who contrasts with another character (usually the protagonist) in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character.
In Shakespeare's Macbeth, Banquo is the foil to Macbeth through to the end of Act III, at which point MacDuff becomes Macbeth's foil. What is the author's purpose in creating these foils to Macbeth?
12/21/16: Read Background Information for Act Four, which can be found above on pg. 31 of the Background and Activity packet. Continue Act IV up to pg. 119; be sure you understand major plot points, character development, as well as literary devices.
1/5/17: Continue Act Four; be sure you understand major plot points, character development, and themes, as well as literary devices.
1/9/17: Continue Act Five; be sure you understand major plot points, character development, and themes, as well as literary devices.
1/10/17: Complete Act Five; be sure you understand major plot points, character development, and themes, as well as literary devices. Anticipate Acts 4 & 5 test.
1/13/17: Acts 4 & 5 test on Tuesday, 1/17/17.
11/30/16: Complete Strategic Reading for Act One, Identifying character traits (pg. 39 of above Macbeth Background and Activity Packet)
Macbeth Act I Quiz Friday, 12/2/16
12/1/16: Began Act II, read up to pg. 59 (scenes 1 and 2 completed); be sure to bring in Strategic Reading for Act One, Identifying character traits tomorrow.
Macbeth Act I Quiz tomorrow, Friday, 12/2/16
12/6/16: Continue exploration of Act II; be sure you understand major plot points, character development, as well as literary devices.
12/9/16: Continue exploration of Act II; Act II Quiz tomorrow, Tues., 12/12/16; be sure you understand major plot points, character development, as well as literary devices.
12/15/16: Continue exploration of Act III; Act II, scenes 2, 3, & 4; be sure you understand major plot points, character development, as well as literary devices.
12/19/16: Review Act III; be sure you understand major plot points, character development, as well as literary devices. New devices to add to literary devices handout:
foil: In fiction, a foil is a character who contrasts with another character (usually the protagonist) in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character.
In Shakespeare's Macbeth, Banquo is the foil to Macbeth through to the end of Act III, at which point MacDuff becomes Macbeth's foil. What is the author's purpose in creating these foils to Macbeth?
12/21/16: Read Background Information for Act Four, which can be found above on pg. 31 of the Background and Activity packet. Continue Act IV up to pg. 119; be sure you understand major plot points, character development, as well as literary devices.
1/5/17: Continue Act Four; be sure you understand major plot points, character development, and themes, as well as literary devices.
1/9/17: Continue Act Five; be sure you understand major plot points, character development, and themes, as well as literary devices.
1/10/17: Complete Act Five; be sure you understand major plot points, character development, and themes, as well as literary devices. Anticipate Acts 4 & 5 test.
1/13/17: Acts 4 & 5 test on Tuesday, 1/17/17.
Midterm Review |
See below for helpful pointers. Good luck!
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Julius Caesar: Marc Antony's Speech: Rhetorical Devices
1/17/17: 1. Be sure to Google information on Julius Caesar's assassination and be prepared to discuss your findings tomorrow in class.
2. Complete annotation of Marc Antony speech, identifying examples of ethos, logos, pathos, and verbal irony. |
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Sample response on rhetorical devices
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1/20/17: Review poetry devices and then use them to annotate Pablo Neruda's poem "We Are Many"; answer multiple-choice questions 11-14
Responses to four multiple-choice questions: 11) 3 12) 3 13) 4 14) 2 1/23/17: Remember our class discussion regarding Neruda's central idea: Whenever we call upon a certain part of ourselves to speak out or take action, the very opposite persona appears! Think about our literary devices identification and how Neruda uses these devices to support and develop his central idea. |
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Basic Pointers:
Eat a good breakfast, of course! :)
Multiple-choice:
Eat a good breakfast, of course! :)
Multiple-choice:
- Read questions and responses FIRST; then read passages and highlight/annotate, looking for responses to questions
- Use the elimination strategy, crossing out those responses you KNOW are not the correct choice
- Reread passages for clarification before choosing final answer
- CAREFULLY read task: What is the task asking me to do?
- Read text for written response task and ANNOTATE
- You MUST USE ORGANIZER to PLAN RESPONSE
- IDENTIFY CENTRAL IDEA/THEME and then
- PROVIDE SPECIFIC EVIDENCE and YOUR EXPLANATION as to HOW EVIDENCE SUPPORTS CENTRAL IDEA.
Macbeth continued...
1/31/17: Macbeth literary text analysis rough draft due tomorrow for writing stations. Remember: task is to identify one writing strategy and discuss how the author uses it to develop theme.
2/3/17: Macbeth literary text analysis DUE MONDAY, 2/6/17
2/3/17: Macbeth literary text analysis DUE MONDAY, 2/6/17
Fahrenheit 451
2/3/17: Background information for Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451; task cards and debate
2/13/17: Read up to pg. 20; be sure to add to character list and vocabulary 2/14/17: Read up to pg. 28; be sure to add to character list and vocabulary; reading comprehension quiz tomorrow, Wed., 2/15/17, on pp. 1-28 |
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2/14/17: We explored thorough and insightful literary analysis responses: see the attached Word Doc for examples...
Study guide questions for Part 1 The Hearth and the Salamander |
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2/16/17: Comprehension quiz tomorrow, Friday. on pp. 29-45; Remember to annotate with Post-Its, complete vocabulary sheet and study guide questions as you read.
2/17/17: Over break…
- Read up to pg. 65, which concludes Part 1
- Complete ALL Part 1 study guide questions on a separate piece of paper. Be sure to write in complete sentences.
- Upon return from break be prepared for comprehension quiz on pp. 46-65, completion of AND insightful Socratic Seminar: remember to annotate with Post-Its, complete vocabulary sheet and study guide questions as you read.
2/27/17: Study for Part 1 vocabulary; test on Friday, 3/3/17; study guide question check today.
2/28/17: Wanted poster; Due Monday, 3/6/17
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3/1/17: Group work completed in-class. If you were absent, however, please complete steps 3 & 4 for ANY THREE vocabulary words.
- Choose FIVE (5) people to work in your group
- Each group assigned (3) vocabulary words
- 2 people search thesaurus to find synonyms AND at least (1) antonym, if applicable
- 3 remaining people create one sentence for EACH word.
- All members share and compile their information on one piece of paper that includes ALL group members’ first and last names.
3/9/17: In class complete journal prompt #16. Read pp. 67-88 and complete vocabulary and study guides AS YOU READ. Anticipate exam on Part 1 early next week.
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3/14/17: Hope you are enjoying your snow day! As a reminder: Because of the snow day, you should also read pp. 107-123, and you will have a quiz tomorrow on ONLY those pages, NOT pp. 88-106.
3/15/17: Based on today's discussion, skim the text of Fahrenheit 451, as well as your notes to determine places where we see technology's influence on Montag's society. What do you believe Bradbury's message is to the reader? Be ready to present information and explanation. Be prepared for pp. 107-123 quiz.
3/20/17: Part 3 vocabulary and study guides
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3/21/17: Comp Quiz on pp. 123-138 tomorrow; be sure you have completed study guide; Vocabulary Test Part 2 Friday!
3/24/17: Be ready to discuss Vocabulary Part 2 on Monday; remember, you should look in dictionary for word morphology. In other words, morph words into different parts of speech if applicable. Can you use your word in a sentence? Also choose ONE literary device from handout AND thoroughly explain. REVISED DATE: Vocabulary Part Part 2 Test on Tuesday!
3/27/17: Vocabulary Part 2 test on Tuesday; remember, you should understand word morphology, which are the different parts of speech, if applicable. Can you use your word in a sentence? Also, be ready to discuss literary devices from handout AND thoroughly explain. Lastly, complete Fahrenheit 451 reading, pp. 138-158 by Wednesday, 4/1/17 and have all study guides and Vocabulary Part 3 completed.
3/28/17: Complete Fahrenheit 451 reading, pp. 138-158 by Wednesday, 4/1/17 and have all study guides and Vocabulary Part 3 completed. In class, create posters choosing ONE literary device from handout AND thoroughly explaining it.
3/27/17: Vocabulary Part 2 test on Tuesday; remember, you should understand word morphology, which are the different parts of speech, if applicable. Can you use your word in a sentence? Also, be ready to discuss literary devices from handout AND thoroughly explain. Lastly, complete Fahrenheit 451 reading, pp. 138-158 by Wednesday, 4/1/17 and have all study guides and Vocabulary Part 3 completed.
3/28/17: Complete Fahrenheit 451 reading, pp. 138-158 by Wednesday, 4/1/17 and have all study guides and Vocabulary Part 3 completed. In class, create posters choosing ONE literary device from handout AND thoroughly explaining it.
3/31/17: You have two assignments today
1. Complete the graphic organizer for Part 3 "Burning Bright" Quiz GRADE: DUE Tues. 4/4/17 2. Choose ONE page of literary devices and analyze and interpret author’s purpose. TEST GRADE: DUE Wed. 4/5/17 Remember to:
Anticipate 50-question multiple-choice test on Fahrenheit 451 early next week |
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4/3/17: See 3/31/17 for assignments due. Fahrenheit 451 multiple-choice exam on Wed., 4/5/17.
4/4/17: See 3/31/17 for assignments due. REVISED DATE Fahrenheit 451 multiple-choice exam on Thursday., 4/6/17.
4/4/17: See 3/31/17 for assignments due. REVISED DATE Fahrenheit 451 multiple-choice exam on Thursday., 4/6/17.
4/6/17: Text-analysis response – Be sure to
- TAG it and short summary
- Identify central idea
- (2) pieces of evidence AND insightful analysis (your explanation of how your evidence connects to and supports central idea)
4/7/17: Annotate article and complete organizer. Be sure to have it completed upon return from break, Tues. 4/18/17
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4/18/17: REVISED DUE DATE FRIDAY, 4/21/17 for Fahrenheit 451 text analysis response Due Wed., 4/19/17 REVISED FRIDAY, 4/21/17
4/19/17: Text analysis response due FRIDAY, 4/21/17; double spaced, 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, and MLA heading. :) Also, remember to bring in your annotated article "Is Google Making Us Stupid?" AND completed organizer. |
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Persuasive Essay / Argument Essay
4/21/17: On Monday, we will head to the library to begin our argument essay/research project. Please be sure to navigate the PMHS Virtual Reference Collection (VRC) BEFORE coming to the library, so you make use of your library time, and you can start printing AND annotating your articles. Use the handout to at right to navigate the PMHS Virtual Reference Collection. Happy hunting!
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4/24/17: Report directly to library and begin printing articles. By tomorrow's class you should have (4) articles printed for your topic: (3) should have strong REASONS and EVIDENCE that SUPPORT YOUR POSITION, and (1) will have COUNTERCLAIM and EVIDENCE that you will then DISPROVE with additional evidence.
4/25/17: Finish highlighting articles, identifying SIGNIFICANT reasons and evidence. You might want to number your reasons and then use symbols to identify evidence corresponding to each reason. Or you could use different color highlighters for the evidence that correspond to each reason. Remember also that you not only need reasons and evidence to support your position, but also need at least one reason and evidence to disprove or refute your thesis statement (claim).
Resources for Persuasive or Argument Essays
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4/27/17: Use annotated articles to create thesis statement (a.k.a. claim, argument), and identify 2-3 reasons PLUS their respective supporting evidence as evidenced by written thesis statement and completed organizer. The examples to the right include two thesis statements and one example with a lead or hook.
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4/28/17: Parenthetical or in-text citation is used in essay and research paper writing as a cross reference to the Works Cited. Be sure to view the research paper example entitled "Telling With T's" that incorporates parenthetical citations and a Works Cited. You are not required to do an outline.
View University of Toledo MLA Style Footnotes & Bibliography for some Modern Language Association (MLA) guidelines. We will meet back in the classroom on Monday. |
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5/2/17: Persuasive or argument essay WITH Works Cited page due Monday, 5/8/17, following all MLA guidelines. Be sure to Google and use Owl Purdue MLA for guidelines on in-text (parenthetical) citations and Works Cited.
Anticipate quiz on University of Toledo MLA Style Footnotes & Bibliography handout.
Anticipate quiz on University of Toledo MLA Style Footnotes & Bibliography handout.
Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Flies activity packet
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5/4/17: Complete page entitled Survival in Lord of the Flies activity packet. Begin Chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies. Remember: persuasive or argument essay WITH Works Cited page due Monday, 5/8/17, following all MLA guidelines.
5/8/17: MLA quiz tomorrow, Tues. 5/9/18; continued Chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies; (read up to bottom of pg. 20); you should be filling out handout for Chapter 1 in Lord of the Flies activity packet as we read, so as not to overwhelm yourself by waiting until the end of each chapter.
5/9/17: Finish reading Chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies AND complete Chapter 1 chart in activity packet; be prepared to discuss.
5/11/17: Begin Chapter 2 of Lord of the Flies in class and finish at home for Fri., 5/12/17.
Remember you should be either annotating with Post-Its or in your notes, identifying literary devices and making general observations, and/or asking questions, of text. Be prepared to complete Chapter 2 chart in class tomorrow.
Notes
5/8/17: MLA quiz tomorrow, Tues. 5/9/18; continued Chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies; (read up to bottom of pg. 20); you should be filling out handout for Chapter 1 in Lord of the Flies activity packet as we read, so as not to overwhelm yourself by waiting until the end of each chapter.
5/9/17: Finish reading Chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies AND complete Chapter 1 chart in activity packet; be prepared to discuss.
5/11/17: Begin Chapter 2 of Lord of the Flies in class and finish at home for Fri., 5/12/17.
Remember you should be either annotating with Post-Its or in your notes, identifying literary devices and making general observations, and/or asking questions, of text. Be prepared to complete Chapter 2 chart in class tomorrow.
Notes
- Connotation of author’s use of the word ‘scar’ to describe the plane’s impact on the island: negative and????
- Symbols: conch; Piggy’s glasses
- Possible themes: (leadership; lack of rules (civilized vs. barbaric)
- Jack’s inability to stab the piglet (bloody and violent; savage and brutal act)
5/12/17: Review Chapter 2 of Lord of the Flies
Notes
NOTE:
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5/15/17: Review Chapter 2; you MUST track character traits using SPECIFIC CITED EVIDENCE that demonstrates the traits of the three characters below:
Piggy = intellectual, strategist
Jack = hunter, savage, dictator, hypocrite, poser, claimant
5/16/17: Review Chapter 3 of Lord of the Flies using Post-Its annotations
Piggy = intellectual, strategist
Jack = hunter, savage, dictator, hypocrite, poser, claimant
Simon = loner, nature lover, hard worker
5/17/17: Finish Chapter 4 of Lord of the Flies; EACH person MUST share ONE annotation; Chapters 1-3 quiz Friday
5/18/17: Review Chapter 4 of Lord of the Flies using Post-Its annotations
Piggy = intellectual, strategist, {NEW} outsider
Jack = hunter, savage, dictator
Simon = loner, nature lover, hard worker
- Continue analysis of these 3 characters: REMEMBER you MUST be able to SUPPORT with SPECIFIC CITED TEXT-BASED EVIDENCE!
Piggy = intellectual, strategist
Jack = hunter, savage, dictator, hypocrite, poser, claimant
- Symbols: fire; conch; Piggy’s glasses – look for others J
- Possible themes: leadership; presence or lack of rules, civilized vs. savagery (barbaric) (civilization vs. savagery [barbarism])
5/16/17: Review Chapter 3 of Lord of the Flies using Post-Its annotations
- Continue analysis of these characters: REMEMBER you MUST be able to SUPPORT with SPECIFIC CITED TEXT-BASED EVIDENCE! J
Piggy = intellectual, strategist
Jack = hunter, savage, dictator, hypocrite, poser, claimant
Simon = loner, nature lover, hard worker
- Symbols: fire; conch; Piggy’s glasses – look for others J
- Possible themes: leadership; presence or lack of rules, civilized vs. savagery (barbaric) (civilization vs. savagery [barbarism])
5/17/17: Finish Chapter 4 of Lord of the Flies; EACH person MUST share ONE annotation; Chapters 1-3 quiz Friday
5/18/17: Review Chapter 4 of Lord of the Flies using Post-Its annotations
- Continue analysis of these characters: REMEMBER you MUST be able to SUPPORT with SPECIFIC CITED TEXT-BASED EVIDENCE! J
Piggy = intellectual, strategist, {NEW} outsider
Jack = hunter, savage, dictator
Simon = loner, nature lover, hard worker
- Symbols: fire; conch; Piggy’s glasses, {NEW} Jack's and hunters' masks
- Possible themes: leadership; presence or lack of rules, civilized vs. savagery (barbaric) (civilization vs. savagery [barbarism])
5/19/17: HW: Read Chapters 5 & 6 for Monday
5/25/17: Upon return from break be prepared to continue assigned chart share for Chapters 4, 5, & 6 AND have read Chaps 7 & 8 of Lord of the Flies.
Each group member MUST share!
Sharing should involve
• analysis of characters; development
• plot development
• themes
SUPPORT ALL with SPECIFIC CITED TEXT-BASED EVIDENCE!
5/25/17: Upon return from break be prepared to continue assigned chart share for Chapters 4, 5, & 6 AND have read Chaps 7 & 8 of Lord of the Flies.
Each group member MUST share!
Sharing should involve
• analysis of characters; development
• plot development
• themes
SUPPORT ALL with SPECIFIC CITED TEXT-BASED EVIDENCE!
5/30/17: The Lord of the Flies chart you were assigned (either 4, 5, OR 6) will count as a quiz grade for you this quarter. You are expected to include SPECIFIC CITED TEXT EVIDENCE and INCLUDE EXPLANATION when necessary to ensure that your evidence is CLEAR. You MUST ALSO write a 5-6 sentence that includes your analysis of your assigned chapter.I will collect charts from you on Thurs., June 1.
6/1/17: The Lord of the Flies chart you were assigned (either 4, 5, OR 6) will count as a quiz grade for you this quarter. You are expected to include SPECIFIC CITED TEXT EVIDENCE and INCLUDE EXPLANATION when necessary to ensure that your evidence is CLEAR. You MUST ALSO write a 5-6 sentence that includes your analysis of your assigned chapter.
REVISED DUE DATE I will collect charts from you on Fri., June 2.
6/2/17: Read Lord of the Flies finish chapters 11 & 12
Charts WERE due today, Fri., 6/2/17: The Lord of the Flies chart you were assigned (either 4, 5, OR 6) will count as a quiz grade for you this quarter. You are expected to include SPECIFIC CITED TEXT EVIDENCE and INCLUDE EXPLANATION when necessary to ensure that your evidence is CLEAR. You MUST ALSO write a 5-6 sentence that includes your analysis of your assigned chapter.
6/1/17: The Lord of the Flies chart you were assigned (either 4, 5, OR 6) will count as a quiz grade for you this quarter. You are expected to include SPECIFIC CITED TEXT EVIDENCE and INCLUDE EXPLANATION when necessary to ensure that your evidence is CLEAR. You MUST ALSO write a 5-6 sentence that includes your analysis of your assigned chapter.
REVISED DUE DATE I will collect charts from you on Fri., June 2.
6/2/17: Read Lord of the Flies finish chapters 11 & 12
Charts WERE due today, Fri., 6/2/17: The Lord of the Flies chart you were assigned (either 4, 5, OR 6) will count as a quiz grade for you this quarter. You are expected to include SPECIFIC CITED TEXT EVIDENCE and INCLUDE EXPLANATION when necessary to ensure that your evidence is CLEAR. You MUST ALSO write a 5-6 sentence that includes your analysis of your assigned chapter.
Final Exam Review
6/5/17: Read and answer questions for tomorrow, Tuesday, 6/6/17.
NOTE: Remember for those of you going into AP Language next year that there is a MANDATORY meeting tomorrow, June 6th, IMMEDIATELY AFTER SCHOOL, in Room 216, where you will receive the distribution of the summer assignment. |
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6/6/17: Read and answer questions on non-fiction piece for tomorrow, Wednesday, 6/7/17.
6/7/17: Prepare for argument essay discussion tomorrow, Thursday, 6/8/17.
PLEASE DO NOT GO BEYOND THIS POINT; UNDER CONSTRUCTION...
Vocabulary Weekly Homework Assignments
(General Explanation) For each new vocabulary list you must complete one of the following assignments for homework credit. Each assignment is graded. The assignments will receive full credit on the assigned due date. For every day an assignment is late it will lose five (5) points. Use the handout to the right to view your assignment options. |
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11/6/15: We are exploring Plutarch's The Life of Caesar. Use the chart to track Plutarch’s comments in connection to Caesar and Caesar’s enemies. Be sure to cite the page number, an excerpt of the quotation, as well as a clear explanation on how Plutarch uses language to express opinions and attitudes.
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11/12/15: We continue our exploration of Plutarch's The Life of Caesar. Use the chart to track Plutarch’s comments in connection to Caesar and Caesar’s enemies. See notes from 11/6/15 and sample chart to the right for clarification.
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11/20/15: NOTE: Due Tues. or Wed, depending on period.: I WILL collect your Plutarch charts and grade your BEST FOUR a test. You will choose which four comments and explanations are to be graded. You should be rereading covered material each day for The Life of Caesar, choose text evidence from passages, and analyze how Plutarch uses language to express opinions through words and/or phrases.
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11/23/15: Quiz on Wed. 11/25/15 on Plutarch’s The Life of Caesar AND Pre-Reading Chart collected on Due Wed. 11/25/15; remember: Choose your FOUR BEST comments/explanations; This counts as a TEST GRADE!
11/24/15: Use the example to the right to ensure your FOUR chosen comments and explanations are effective. Remember, this counts as a TEST GRADE!
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11/30/15:
1. Vocabulary List HW due Wed. 12/2/15: check 10R Vocab Tab for details and HW options 2. If you were absent on Wed. 11/25/15, you MUST make up Plutarch’s The Life of Caesar quiz AND hand in Plutarch’s language use chart with your FOUR best comments/explanations |
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12/3/15: Vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
12/8/15: Act I Julius Caesar test on Fri., Dec 11th for Periods 1 & 5, Mon., Dec. 14th for Period 6
12/8/15: Act I Julius Caesar test on Fri., Dec 11th for Periods 1 & 5, Mon., Dec. 14th for Period 6
12/16/15: Meaningfully annotate Julius Caesar Act II summary sheet using thoughtful analysis. Implement your knowledge of literary techniques and elements (conflict, characterization, foreshadowing, etc.) with their explanations as they apply to the text. This counts as a take home quiz. Remember, it must be neat and organized (number your annotations on the summary, but put your analysis explanation on the back and/or on a separate piece of paper. Due Monday 12/21/15.
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12/17/15: Be sure you have read the Julius Caesar ACT III summary
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12/18/15: This assignment is due Wed. 1/6/16 From home you should Google "No Fear Shakespeare Julius Caesar Act III Scene 2" and review both speeches by Brutus AND Antony. You must choose ONE of the speeches and then...
In a well-developed paragraph, you…
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1/5/16: Rhetorical strategy writing assignment due tomorrow, Wed. 1/6/16
Use the sample as a rough guideline, making sure to reread your assignment handout for pointers as well. |
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1/11/16: Castle Learning assignment for review for Friday's test MUST be completed no later Tuesday evening, 1/12/16.
1/13/16: Literary devices test Friday, 11/15/16. Study your 3-page handout, Castle Learning assignment, as well as our review handouts.
In-class midterm January 19-20, 2016... Be sure you have studied your literary devices handout. Attend extra help for support. Good luck!!
Lord of the Flies
Wks. 2/1/16 & 2/8/16: Begin Chapter 1 of William Golding's novel Lord of the Flies.
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2/12/16: Anticipate Chapter 1 quiz on Lord of the Flies upon our return from break.
Wks. 2/22/16 & 2/29/16: Continue with Chapter 2:
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3/2/16: While Reading Chapter 2 chart - remember that you are NOT only completing boxes but also SYNTHESIZING information to make strong connections between characters, symbols, and themes. (see above for chart)
3/3/16: While Reading Chapter 2 chart (see above for chart) that we have been working on in class, AND was due for HW Wed., 3/3/16, is being graded as a take-home quiz. Remember that you are NOT only completing boxes with specific text-based evidence, but also SYNTHESIZING information to make strong connections between characters, symbols, and themes.
3/8/16: We continue our exploration of Lord of the Flies moving into Chapter 4 - remember that your job as the engaged reader is to analyze text and synthesize information in connection to leadership/lack of leadership qualities in characters, civilized vs. savage behavior, symbolism, and other literary techniques as evidenced by text-based examples by oral/handout responses. You should have five chart categories in your notes: 1. Ralph as Leader, 2. Jack as Leader, 3. Civilization/Maintain Order (Society), 4. Barbarism/Savagery, 5. Literary Techniques and Literary Elements (symbolism is under this category). REMINDER: I WILL check to see that you have your ongoing notes! You MUST have at least 5 entries for EACH category with CLEAR and CONCRETE explanations, synthesizing to important big ideas.
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Speak: Independent Reading and Glogster Project
Wk. of 3/14/16: Hiatus from Lord of the Flies; visit to the library for a week to introduce independent reading and Glogster project for Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak.
Week of 3/14/16: We take a break and head to the library for a week to introduce independent reading and Glogster project for Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak.. Follow guidelines:
*See Ms. Carota for study guide questions and plot structure. First Marking Period: 3/24/16 Second Marking Period: 4/1/16 Third Marking Period: 4/8/16 Fourth Marking Period: 4/15/16 (These dates correspond to Independent Reading Guide questions.) Anticipate weekly assessments after each "Marking Period" in the novel. Glogster, Independent Reading Guide, and Plot Structure: 5/4/16 |
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Text-based analysis: This task asks the writer to demonstrate how an author OR poet utilizes literary (poetic) devices to connect to and develop central idea.
Remember: Text-based analysis is a formula with steps:
Introduction Paragraph:
Step 1: TAG (title, author, genre) it AND lead into…
Step 2: short summary (paraphrase/put in your own words a 1-3 line summary)
Step 3: An important central idea in the novel (short story, or poem) is…
Step 4: A significant literary device used to develop the central idea is…
Body Paragraph(s):
Step 1: One example of how “chosen literary device” is used to develop the central idea is seen in lines 1-6, when the narrator says, “…”
This develops the central idea because…
Another example of how “chosen literary device” is used to explore the central idea can be found on line 2 when the narrator says, “…”. This develops the central idea because…
Conclusion Paragraph(s):
Step 1: Summarize your body paragraph and explain how the author clearly develops the central idea through the use of your chosen literary device.
Remember: Text-based analysis is a formula with steps:
Introduction Paragraph:
Step 1: TAG (title, author, genre) it AND lead into…
Step 2: short summary (paraphrase/put in your own words a 1-3 line summary)
Step 3: An important central idea in the novel (short story, or poem) is…
Step 4: A significant literary device used to develop the central idea is…
Body Paragraph(s):
Step 1: One example of how “chosen literary device” is used to develop the central idea is seen in lines 1-6, when the narrator says, “…”
This develops the central idea because…
Another example of how “chosen literary device” is used to explore the central idea can be found on line 2 when the narrator says, “…”. This develops the central idea because…
Conclusion Paragraph(s):
Step 1: Summarize your body paragraph and explain how the author clearly develops the central idea through the use of your chosen literary device.
3/21/16: Complete While Reading Chapter 4 chart for Lord of the Flies, being sure to synthesize text evidence with deep connections to the big ideas we are exploring.
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3/21/16: Period 5 - Lord of the Flies Chapters 1-3 test tomorrow, Tues. 3/22/16 / Periods 1 and 6 - Lord of the Flies Chapters 1-3 test Wed., 3/23/16
3/29/16: Period 6 - Lord of the Flies While Reading Chapter 4 chart due tomorrow, Wed. 3/30/16
3/31/16: Complete Lord of the Flies While Reading Chapter 5 chart. Have a working knowledge of Chapter 5 questions for class discussion. Speak "Second Marking Period" quiz and independent reading questions 6 & 9. Lord of the Flies handouts attached to the right and Speak handouts above.
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4/4/16: While Reading Chapter 5 chart for Lord of the Flies is due tomorrow at BEGINNING of class. Remember: STRONG quotations to support claims 1-9; then choose ONE box, other than #1, and paraphrase and elaborate, being sure to synthesize info in connection to big ideas.
4/8/16: Lord of the Flies exam on Monday, 4/11/16 ; REVISED DATE: Tuesday, 4/12/16
4/13/16: Speak “Fourth Marking Period” quiz on Monday, 4/18/16, NOT our usual FRIDAY; checking ALL Independent Reading Guide questions also; You’re Welcome!
4/18/16: Periods 1 & 5: Chapter 7 Chart for Lord of the Flies, which counts as a take-home quiz, is due Wed. 4/20/16.
Period 6: We will finish reading Chapter 7 tomorrow. Chapter 7 Chart for Lord of the Flies, which counts as a take-home quiz, is due Thurs. 4/21/16. |
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4/22/16: Finish Chapter 8 and complete While Reading Chapter 8 chart AND questions for Lord of the Flies. NOTE: The novel IS available online if you do not have the book at home. Simply Google 'Lord of the Flies Full Text'
ANTICIPATE Speak Glogster and plot structure due date of 5/4/16 AND the Lesson Plan assignment connected to the novel upon your return as well. Remember, YOU are the TEACHER and must prepare a lesson that teaches one element of the novel. Your lesson MUST be accompanied by either a handout, quiz, or test. Check back to the site, as I WILL be posting the assignment over break. Have a restful break! And Happy Passover! :) |
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5/3/16: In class today we explored a literary analysis task using language use as the author's writing strategy. To the right is a sample response.
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5/6/16: Lord of the Flies Chapters 7-9 test for Periods 1 and 6. Period 6 can anticipate Lord of the Flies Chapters 7-9 test on Tuesday, 5/10/16.
5/10/16: Continue reading Lord of the Flies and completing While Reading Chapter 10 chart.
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5/25/16: Continue reading Lord of the Flies and completing While Reading Chapter 11 chart.
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5/20/16: BE PREPARED for me to collect Lord of the Flies "While Reading Chapter 10 AND 11" charts early next week. You should also anticipate Lord of the Flies writing assignment and test, as well as final exam review.
5/25/16: Begin text-analysis response for Lord of the Flies. Due Friday, 5/27/16. Handout, as well as other helpful handouts attached to the right.
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5/31/16: Final opportunity to revisit Lord of the Flies "While Reading Chapter 10 AND 11" charts. They are DUE tomorrow, 6/1/16. I will consider revamping your grade only if you demonstrate clarity of response in all areas AND deeper analysis. Remember to hand in any and all missing work. NOTE: Please bring in the "Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'" text and 5 multiple-choice questions from last Friday.
Complete Texts
A full text of W.W. Jacobs short story "The Monkey's Paw" in PDF
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Plutarch's The Life of Caesar, an autobiography of Julius Caesar.
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Castle Learning Assignment: literary review
English 10 Final Exam was Thursday,
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