Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Period 4
Study for Vocab Quiz # 6
Complete both Kennings and Poetic devices sheets. You may use examples from all three poems.

Period 5
Study for Vocab Quiz #6
Bring in a poem that you would like to share.
You may want to consider the rhythm when making your selection.

FYI THE EXTRA CREDIT THAT WAS OFFERED PERTAINING TO THE SEXUAL HARRASSMENT ASSEMBLY IS DUE BY THURSDAY DECEMBER 18TH AND MUST BE TYPED.
THE DETAILS ARE POSTED BELOW.

Monday, December 15, 2008

Extra Credit

Extra Credit Opportunity
  1. Write a one page, typed analysis of the Sexual Harassment assembly.
  2. Please include a.) a summary, b.) a portion with your commentary regarding the issue of sexual harassment as a whole, c.) a portion of your commentary regarding the issue of sexual harassment at San Pasqual Academy and d.) possible solutions to the problem. (Consider:Where would be a good place to start a solution?)
Make sure that it is grammatically correct and in proper paragraph format. Otherwise, you will not recieve full credit. This assignment is worth 20 extra credit points.

Homework 12/15/08

Period 4
  1. Read "Wife's Lament" and answer questions 1-4
  2. Paraphrase (this means write a few sentences in your own words about the meaning of the section) the following lines in pairs.
1-19 Grace & Delilah
19-38 Sammy and Clifton
39-57 Tiffany and JuJu
58-80 TJ and Gallegos
81-92 Beatriz & Kristian
93-102 Jazmin & Hector
103- 124 Jenny & Alex

Period 5
  1. Do the sentence corrections sheet
  2. Fill out the Poetic devices sheet
  3. Fill out the "kennings" Literary analysis skill builder sheet

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Homework 12/11/08

Period 4
  1. Please write what you think the words God, Fate, Heaven, Life signify in both of the poems "The Seafarer" and "The Wanderer".
  2. Also, explain what the speaker's opinion is about The Earth and God/heaven.

Period 5

Complete the Graphic organizer for whichever poem you were assigned. First, determine the mood or atmosphere of the poem and then give examples to back this up. Make sure that you cite your examples by writing down the line #.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Homework 12/10/08

Period 4
Post vocab sentences
Read "The Wanderer"

Period 5
Post vocab sentences
Read "Wife's lament:"
Answer questions 1-5 in the packet

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Homework 12/9/08

Period 4
  1. Complete the graphic organizer that was passed out today.
  2. You are supposed to find details from "The Seafarer" and put them in the bubbles AND include the page number.
  3. The details that you include should support your response at the bottom of the sheet that says what you think the mood of the poem is.
  4. STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ
Period 5
  1. Look up and highlight the words God, Fate, Heaven, Sadness and in 1-4 sentences (for each) explain why they are important. Why are they significant? Why are they repeated so much?
  2. Make a list of powerful adjectives that are associated with the ideas of pain/sorrow AND love/happiness. You should find at the very least 3-4 words for each column.
  3. Look at the section with the birds and explain what their role is in the overall message of the poems.
  4. Write what commentary on life is given in both of the poems. Is it good or bad or what else is being said about it?
  5. STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ

Monday, December 8, 2008

check this out

Homework 12/8/08

Period 4
Read "The Seafarer" in the new packet and write a summary of the poem. Feel free to ask any questions or add any commentary about your opinions on the poem.

Period 5
  1. Read "The Seafarer" and "The Wanderer" in the new packet and write a summary of the poem.
  2. Write and response comparing and contrasting the two poems.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Homework due Monday 12/8/08

Period 4 and 5
  1. Type both of your scenes and have 2-3 copies for each of your group members.
  2. Make sure that each of your scenes is at least 16 lines long.
  3. Rehearse your acting.
  4. Be ready to perform on Monday. Each scene shouldn't be more than 4 minutes long.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Homework 12/4/08

Period 4 and 5
Get together with 1 or 2 other people and create a script for two of the events in the Iliad.
This means:
a. Think of the events and conversations that took place in our reading of the Iliad. Choose two that interest your pair or triad.
b. Write the lines of dialogue (as though you are writing a play) for the characters that are present in the event. This is a script. This means that you must have two scripts. They should be at the very least 12 lines.
c. Start thinking about who, in your pair or triad, will be which character.

I will give extra credit to those groups who post a comment on this blog informing me of who is in your group.
You may not work with people from the other period.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Homework 12/2/08

Period 4
1. Read the rest of the packet and write a summary paragraph.
2. There will also be a reading quiz, so make sure that you read and do not confuse it with the movie Troy.

Period 5

1. Read the rest of the packet and write a summary paragraph.
2. There will also be a reading quiz, so make sure that you read and do not confuse it with the movie Troy.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Homework 12/1/08

Period 4
  1. Post week 5 vocab sentences
  2. Read book 22 and write a paragraph summary/response
Period 5
  1. Post Vocab paragraph
  2. Read book 22
  3. Answer 1 & 2 on pg. 81 in packet

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Homework 11/25/08

Period 4
  1. Post vocabulary sentences on blog. The words are Gravity, alleviate, leavening, gravid, levity, elevate, gravitas, gravitate.
  2. Study for Vocab Quiz
  3. Read the background packet for The Iliad.
  4. Complete the READER'S NOTEBOOK IN The Iliad Packet
  5. Read Book 18 in The Iliad Packet

Period 5
  1. Post vocabulary sentences on blog. The words are Gravity, alleviate, leavening, gravid, levity, elevate, gravitas, gravitate.
  2. Study for Vocab Quiz
  3. Read the background packet for The Iliad.
  4. Complete the READER'S NOTEBOOK IN The Iliad Packet
  5. Read Book 18 in The Iliad Packet

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Homework due Monday 11/24

Period 4
  1. Study for Vocab Quiz
  2. Finish reading sections 9-10 in Part Two of Beowulf.
  3. Have the Study guide completed.

Period 5
1. Study for Vocab Quiz

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Homework 11/20/08 AND a list of everything that should have been TURNED IN

Period 4
1. Complete the Beowulf Study Guide
2. Beowulf Cumulative Project

3. Make sure that all of the following stuff is turned in:
  • pg. 32 Qs 1-6 [from last Friday]
  • Read pgs. 33- 38 and answer questions Qs 1-5, 8 and 10
  • Write 1 paragraph on the Describe the Mom prompt on pg 40.
  • Questions 1-5 on pg 42 "Analyzing Text"

Period 5

  1. Do the Iliad comparison chart and read the first part of Illiad
  2. Make sure that all of the following stuff is turned in:
  • Questions 1-5 on pg 42 "Analyzing Text"
  • Beowulf Study Guide
  • Vocabulary paragraph
  • Beowulf Cumulative Project

Monday, November 17, 2008

Homework 11/17/08

Period 4
1. Post vocab sentences on blog
2. Read sections 9 & 10
3. Answer Qs 1-5, 8 & 10Write 1 paragraph on the “Describe the Mom” prompt on pg 40

Period 5
1. Post Vocab paragraph on blog
2. Finish Qs 1-5 on pg 42 in “Analyzing the Text” section.
3. Work on Beowulf cumulative project
Read through the different topics and Choose one that you like.
Begin working on it. They will be due on Thursday!!!

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Homework due Monday 11/17

Ms. Ramirez' email = ramirez.erendira@gmail.com
Period 4
1. Answer questions 1-6 on pg. 32
2. Email me your response to Grendel on pg. 29 (What did you think of it? Did you like it? why or why not? )
3. STUDY FOR VOCABULARY QUIZ
Period 5
1. Read pgs. 33-39
2. Email me your answers to questions 1-10 on pg 40.
3. STUDY FOR VOCABULARY QUIZ


  • For extra credit you may do the Describe the Mom section on pg 40. YOU MUST DO ALL OF THE OTHER WORK IN ORDER TO RECEIVE EXTRA CREDIT.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Homework 11/10/08

Period 4
1. Read the building background handout for Beowulf and take notes.
2. Visit this website and browse through all of the section. CLICK HERE
3. On the bottom half of the notes, write which background info you thought was most informative (the handout vs. the web page) and why.
4. Write 8 vocabulary sentences and post them on this blog as a comment. [make sure you write your name and period]

Period 5
1. Write a paragraph using your 8 vocabulary words and post them on this blog as a comment. [make sure you write your name and period
2. Read introduction packet and take notes on the things you found the most interesting and the things that you found the most boring or irrelevant or difficult. [1/2 page minimum]
You can do this in two columns.
NOTE: IF YOU DID NOT GET A VOCAB SHEET MAKE SURE YOU ASK SOMEONE TO BORROW THEIRS

Friday, November 7, 2008

Homework 11/7/08

Period 4
1. Read the packet and take notes. Possible quiz on Monday.
2. Study Vocabulary for vocabulary quiz (antebellum, bellicose, rebellion, etc)

Period 5
1. Study for vocab quiz
2. Make note cards on words 1. alliteration 2. kenning, 3. meter, 4. iambic pentameter, 5. epic hero, 6. epic poem, 7. caesura.
3. Do the Make the Connection Quickwrite on pg. 20 of the Holt Literature book (approx. 3 paragraphs. EMAIL IT TO ME.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Homework 11/6/08

Period 4
1. Finish your note card if you didn't finish them already.
2. Make a timeline of some of the more significant events mentioned in the packet that you worked on yesterday.

Period 5
1. Study for Intro Quiz
2. Read the Beowulf: Language and poetics Quick Reference sheet

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Homework 11/5/08

Period 4
If you did not finish reading the packet and answering the questions, finish them.

Period 5
Finish the notes on the introduction to Ch. 1 in Holt Literature Textbook (pg. 4-17)

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Homework 11/4/08

Period 4
Write 8 different sentences using each of the vocabulary words (antebellum, bellicose, etc)

Period 5
Write a paragraph or two using all 8 vocabulary words.

Monday, November 3, 2008

Homework 11/3/08

Period 4
Read pg. 4 and do exercises 1 and 2 on pg. 5 and 6 in Holt Handbook

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Period 4 &5
1. Have 7 PowerPoint slides ready to show me in class
  • Make sure you save it in the right format.
  • Bring your thumb drive if that's where you save them.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Homework 10/17/08

Period 4 and 5

1. Bring a bibliography with all of your sources.
2. Bring in all of your sources, especially the ones that you have questions about.
If you have any that do not have an author or a date, bring in the link, etc so that we can look for the necessary information.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Homework 10/14/08

Both Periods

If you received your paper back with corrections, bring in a revised copy of your paper and the most recently corrected copy of your paper.

If you did not receive it back, bring in the most updated and accurate copy of your Bibliography.
You should be able to do this based on the worksheet we did and your new found ability to refer to the APA "bible". (Remember that we went over it in class yesterday (4th period) and last Friday (5th period).

If you have made any other modifications to your paper and I have not given you back your 4 pages, please bring that in also.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Homework 10/13/08

Make sure you continue doing research for your paper.

I KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY DONE WITH YOUR RESEARCH.

TAKE NOTES AND WRITE COMMENTARY TO GO WITH YOUR CONCRETE DETAILS.

You may also continue working on your bibliography and in-text citations.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Homework 10/9/08

Period 4
1. FOUR PAGES of research paper (Typed)
2. A cover page
3. Extra Credit for Non-senior seminar people :-)
A bibliography with at least 2 sources cited in APA format

Period 5
1. FOUR PAGES of research paper (Typed)
2. A cover page (look to APA Bible. Read Directions carefully and look at picture)
3. The beginning of a bibliography with at least 2 sources cited in APA format. LOOK IN THE APA GUIDE

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Homework 10/8/09

Period 4 & 5
1. Bring in a revised copy of your first two pages
If you haven't given me a formal outline, bring one in (typed)
2. Bring in at least one of your sources (preferably more than one type)

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Homework 10/7/08

Period 4 &5

1. Take notes on your newly found research. ( I will want to verify this tomorrow)
2. Begin a working bibliography- a list with all the information for the sources that you have so far. (I will want to see it tomorrow)
3. Continue working on your paper [3 more days until 4 pages are due!!]

I also wanted to thank you all for behaving at the library today. With the exception of a few minute incidents, I thought you all truly acted like Seniors. :-) I hope it was helpful for all of you.

As a matter of fact, I would appreciate it if you could answer the following survey:

SURVEY

Monday, October 6, 2008

Homework 10/6/08

Period 4 & 5

1. Go to the Escondido public library link and search the library catalog for materials that may help you in your research for your paper.
2. Develop a list or a print out that you can show me tomorrow.

You will receive homework credit for this!
We will have a limited time to work in the library, so you must be prompt and use your time efficiently.

USC library

http://alumni.usc.edu/

Friday, October 3, 2008

Homework 10/3/08

Period 4&5

  • Continue to do research on your topic.
  • Refer to your outline and make any changes if necessary.
  • Keep writing and don't forget to cite sources.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Homework 10/2/08

Period 4
1. First two pages of research paper are due (typed and double-spaced).

Period 5
1. First two pages of research paper are due (typed and double-spaced, refer to APA packet).

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Homework 10/1/08

Period 4
1. Typed formal outline. (Roman Numeral outline)
2. 1 pg of notes on your research. (you should have more than two sources by now)

Period 5
1. Introductory Paragraph
2. The beginning of 1st body paragraph
3. 1 pg of research notes.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Homework 9/30/08

Period 4
1. Bring in a printed article related to your topic from a website that ends in ".gov" , ".us", ".ca" or from a university.

Period 5
1. Bring in a printed article related to your topic from a website that ends in ".gov" , ".us", ".ca" or from a university.
2. make a typed "Formal Outline" (this means a roman numeral, traditional outline)

Monday, September 29, 2008

Homework 9/29/08

Period 4
1. Finish reading Research Packet
2. Fill in outline sheet with paragraph topics.

Period 5
1. Fill in outline sheet with paragraph topics using your bubble cluster.

Friday, September 26, 2008

Homework 9/26/08

Period 4
1. Fill out bubble graphic organizer.
2. Fill in the essay outline using the topics in your graphic organizer.
3. Find two more articles.
4. Keep adding to your KWHL CHART (if PDF link doesn't work click here) {The links are here in case you completely changed your topic or if you lost the first one and need another one. You need something to guide your research}
*if you make corrections to your thesis, email it to me

Period 5
1. Fill out bubble graphic organizer.
2. Fill in the essay outline using the topics in your graphic organizer.
3. Find two more articles.
. Keep adding to your KWHL CHART (if you need another copy click on link above)

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Homework 9/25/08

Period 4

Write a rough draft of thesis statement.

Period 5

Write your Thesis statement.

Monday, September 22, 2008

Homework 9/22/08

Period 4
1. Read Packet (yellow).
2. Fill out reading Notes sheet.
3. Fill out page 60 in Graduation Project handbook/packet. Click here for online template.

Period 5
1. Fill out page 60 in Graduation Project handbook/packet. Click here for online template.

Friday, September 19, 2008

Homework 9/19/08

Period 4
1. Fill out research questionnaire (click on link to see the questions). Bring them into class on Monday.

2. Fill out the graphic organizer with a possible research topic. This may change as we go deeper into researching, but I want you to have temporary or possibly permanent idea of your subject. and a possible angle at which to approach it.


Period 5
  1. Read the yellow packet on how to write a college paper
  2. Take notes on important points from each section.
Consider the question "What do you think will benefit you?"

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Homework 9/17/08

Period 4
1. Final Draft of Prompt #1 with typed outline is due Tomorrow.
2. Rough draft of Prompt #2 is due tomorrow.
3.Ask someone to read your rough draft of prompt #2 before you bring it to class tomorrow.
  • Ask yourself "Who am I? and what am I proud of?" Then explain what got you to be who you are and proud of your accomplishments
  • We will be peer editing in class tomorrow
    **Final draft of prompt #2 is due on FRIDAY.
Period 5
1. Final Draft of Prompt #2 with typed outline is due Tomorrow.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Homework 9/16/08

Period 4
  • Complete a semi-final draft of prompt #1
FINAL DRAFT OF PROMPT #1 IS DUE ON THURSDAY
  • Get started on Prompt #2 if you have not already
FINAL DRAFT OF PROMPT 2 IS DUE ON FRIDAY

Period 5
  • Final Draft of Prompt #1 with typed outline is due Tomorrow.
  • Rough draft of Prompt #2 is due tomorrow.
  • ask someone to read your rough draft of prompt #2 before you bring it to class tomorrow.

Final draft of prompt #2 is due on THURSDAY.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Homework 9/15/08

Period 4
  1. EVERYONE MUST HAVE A ROUGH DRAFT FOR PROMPT #1
  • TYPED AND DOUBLE SPACED

2. IF YOU WOULD LIKE HELP ON YOUR PROMPT #2, YOU MUST ALSO HAVE A STARTED COPY OF YOUR ROUGH DRAFT

Period 5

  • Work on having a Semi- Final Draft for prompt #1

This should be the closest you can get it to perfect or finished. (pretend that it's the one that you are turning in)

Make sure that you have a typed outline to go with it. ( I will give extra credit to those of you that have this and it matches your paper. This way I know it is current)

Sunday, September 14, 2008

WEEKEND HOMEWORK 9/13 & 9/14

  • CONTINUE TO WORK ON YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT
  • [YOU ARE ALL ON DIFFERENT STAGES DEPENDING ON YOUR DETERMINATION AND FOCUS. WORK ON WHAT NEEDS TO GET DONE
  • REMEMBER THAT THEY ARE TWO SHORT ESSAYS, ONE FOR PROMPT 1 AND ONE FOR PROMPT 2.
  • FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME ANY PROGRESS YOU HAVE MADE.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Homework 9/10/08

Period 4
Email your outline to ramirez.erendira@gmail.com
Feel free to get started on both mini essays. (one for prompt #1 and one for prompt #2)

Period 5
  • I only received 3 personal statements.
  • If you did not give me anything, you must turn in your rough draft for both prompt #1 and prompt #2. (if you did not speak to me about the assignment I will assume you simply disregarded your homework assignment. Tomorrow's rough draft will be worth 1/2 credit)
  • Tomorrow you will also turn in your grammar packets and I will give you credit for your highlighted information on the "Flow Packet".

My apologies/ Check back

I had a meeting and errands that have kept me from my computer. Currently posting. Check back in a few minutes.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Homework 9/9/08

Period 4
1. Fill out the " Paraphrase Prompt #1 and Prompt #2" sheet.
- In order to fill this out, talk to yourself. Internal dialogue helps to think clearly.
  • Section 1 means that you will write the prompt in your own words.
  • Section 2 asks for you to ask yourself questions that will help you answer the prompt.
  • Section 3 asks for you to answer the questions you asked in section 2. ( These will very likely be some of your outline sections. )
2. Create an outline that
A. Explains what you will discuss in each paragraph for both mini-essays (prompt #1 AND prompt #2)
- When they are complete, Each of the responses should be about 1-1 1/2 pages = 250 to 500 words.

Period 5
1. Read the "Flow" packet
2. Highlight main points
3. Start your personal statement
- If you have already done one, check to see if it flows and if it is 250-500 words.
-{I will be absent during 5th period. Therefore, I would like for you to email a copy of your personal statement to ramirez.erendira@gmail.com}

Monday, September 8, 2008

Homework 9/8/08

Period 4
  • Answer the question "Which ideas do I want to develop?" for both UC Personal Statement Prompt #1 and Prompt #2 from the green sheet.
  • Tell me what you are going to focus on.

Period 5

  • Create an outline for both Prompt #1 and Prompt #2
  • Refer to the website below if you are having trouble getting started.

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/544/01/

Friday, September 5, 2008

Homework 9/5/08

Period 5

After considering prompt #1 and prompt #2 of the Personal statement ( green sheet) develop an outline for each prompt that includes your main idea/event.
If you have any questions, feel free to post a comment.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Homework 9/4/08

Period 4
  • Choose 4 characteristics from the brainstorming you have done and verify the characteristics by asking people in your house for evidence of these qualities. Write down the evidence that you are given.
  • Answer the Statement Questions handout

Period 5
  • Answer the Statement Questions handout

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Homework 9/3/08

Period 4
Journal Entry- Finish the sentences below:

Today I feel very…
I enjoy…
I am unhappy when…
I feel good when…
I wish my teacher(s)…
My classmates think I …
School is…
I enjoy reading about…
I wish grownups would (would not)…
I like myself best when…
If I had a choice, I would…
At school I am…
I wish…
Tomorrow I would like to…

Period 5
Journal entry
1st part- Write a paragraph reflecting on the class discussion? What did you think was the best and worst part of it? What do you think could have been different? What parts did you agree and disagree with?
{please take the time to read the comment posted below. The article explains thing much more concisely than I did this afternoon :-)}

2nd part- Imagine yourself as an all-power, all-knowing god of the universe. Then, complete the following sentences "If I were God of the Universe, I would..."

  • accept
  • give up
  • respect
  • understand
  • continue
  • forget
  • change
  • replace
  • stop
  • shut out
  • fight
  • remember
  • value
  • create

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Homework Tuesday 9/2/08

Period 4 & 5
  • Answer the questions in the packet and tell me how they relate to the personal statement. Ask yourself "Which lenses help me to see myself in a way that would look good on a personal statement?"

Consider the tape that is mentioned in the packet and answer the following questions:

  • 1. Is your tape a positive of a negative one?
  • 2. What, one thing, can you share about your tape that would be good for your personal statement?

It should all be one entry, but DO NOT LIMIT YOURSELF TO ONE PAGE.

Friday, August 29, 2008

Homework Friday 8/29

Period 4
  • Read 2 poems on the worksheet/handout and answer the questions.
Period 5
  • Circle the word that you think are good to include in a Personal statement.
  • Give evidence for each of the characteristics you selected. (give examples)
  • Choose 4 characteristics and ask someone in your house if they agree and what evidence they have.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Homework Thursday 8/28

Period 4
What ten words best describe you? Why? Give examples. What is there about you that makes your friends like you? What makes you think this?

Period 5
  • Journal Entry
    What are the qualities of adults you respect and admire the most? The least? What are you doing to become more like the qualities you admire and not like the ones you do not admire? Support this with evidence.
  • Write a 1-3 page autobiography about yourself. Include anything that you think is important and that you would like to share, but you must include the following elements.
    · List ten words that best describe you.
    · Who has been the most influential in shaping your life to date?
    · It must be: Typed and Double spaced

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Homework Wednesday 8/27

Period 4
Journal Entry
Please describe three of the most important experiences in your life. Which experiences do you believe are really important in the sense that it made a strong impression on your personality? Please describe what part of your personality they affected.

  • Bring binder, dividers, notebook paper and highlighter

Period 5

Please describe three of the most important experiences in your life. Which experiences do you believe are really important in the sense that it made a strong impression on your personality? Please describe what part of your personality they affected. Why do you think that is the case? What evidence can you give to describe your personality traits?

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Homework Tuesday 8/26

Period 4
1. Read entire speech
2. Summarize your corresponding paragraph
3. Each group member must turn in a summary

Period 5
Bring: Binder
Divider
Notebook
Highlighter

welcome back

Welcome back to school! I just wanted to let you know that it was great seeing you all again. I am super excited to work with you since you are now seniors about to leave the nest. I hope that our time together is well spent and certainly memorable. I hope you are ready to be pushed to the academic limit. :-> I most certainly intend on enjoying the work that is ahead. Currently, your work is as follows:
Period 4
1. Write the 8 most interesting points from the syllabus
Period 5
1. Write the 8 most interesting/ important points from the syllabus 2.Write a summary of the speech by William Phelps.

Friday, May 23, 2008

Homework

Brave New World Readers
1. Read pgs. 72-106
2. Finish Study questions for chapter 2 (click here if you didn't receive them. )

1984 Readers
1. Read pgs. 48-104
2. Finish second set of study questions (One: IV,V, VI)

* There will be a reading quiz on Tuesday for the weekend reading.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Homework

Creating your WORLD
Write one page that describes your ideal world in detail. Imagine that you had the ability to create your own world where everything could be perfect. What would perfect look like? What would the government be like? What would be some of the social norms? What would school be like, etc.?

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Homework

Homework

Read poem on pg 559-560.
Answer questions 1-5.
Do the assignment in the "Writing" section on pg 560.

Friday, March 21, 2008

Homework

Homework
1. Read "We Are Seven" poem that was handed out in class
2. Write a summary about the poem. Include things like: Who does the poem talk about? What is the poems message? etc.

3. Read the preface to Lyrical Ballads. ( I included the link, Alyssa, but you may still want to try to read the introduction stuff before the preface. It explains quite a bit of useful info.)
4. Write 4 important facts from the preface. Consider the following questions?
What is Wordsworth telling us? What points does he make about poetry? What are some of his ideas regarding the writing?

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Homework

I'm sorry to hear that some of you were not pleased with the substitute teacher, but I hope it was an overall good day. (Well, as good as it could be with out ME ;-) Just kidding )

Now for your homework...
I heard that some of you were having trouble understanding the prompt, so you should know that all I want is for you to think of the poem you have read for the past 2 days and try to write something similar to it. Please take a look at the prompt once more.

Imagine that you have been away from a special place that holds many memories for you. Write a brief conversation poem in blank verse in which you tell someone else how you feel as you return to this place for the first time in five years. Use a conversational tone.

Conversation poem: usu. A deeply personal meditation addressed to a silent listener or a loved one who is absent or asleep. A spontaneous utterance of the speaker’s thoughts and feelings.

Blank Verse: natural sounding, flowing style of poetry that echoes the rhythms of everyday speech. (do not worry about the iambic feet at this point)

Monday, March 17, 2008

Homework

I know it's a bit late, but just wanted to make sure you remembered that your homework is to translate "A Few lines composed above Tintern Abbey" on the handout I gave you. Did you forget I gave you a handout? Don't forget.

Enjoy your day without me! :-)

Your homework for tomorrow night will be on here as well, but check the board in class.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Homework

Homework
  • Your 5 paragraph essay is due tomorrow.
  • You must have someone proofread your paper and fill out the horizontal sheet that was given to you.
  • You must also proofread your own paper and fill out the vertical sheet that was given to you. Pay special attention to the last item which is to have someone sign to verify that you read it out loud.
  • All of it must be turned in tomorrow.
  • FYI- You will be marked down for errors. Try to get your paper as perfect as possible.
  • FYI 2- Your essay must address the theme of the poem, why it is in Songs of Experience, and why it is not in Songs of Innocence. If you do not address these three issues you will
  • Study for VOCABULARY QUIZ

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Homework

Period 2
Have at least your first 3 paragraphs typed, but preferably 1-4. I would like to take the time to read what you have so far, but also start proofreading the first half of your essay. The final is due on Friday.

Period 3
You should have paragraphs 1-4 typed and ready to proofread.

  • Please remember that I am available to work with you on your essay before school, beginning at 745, during first period, first lunch, or 6th period. Please take the time to comment to this blog to ensure your preferred time. In a comment tell me what time you would like to meet tomorrow and write your name. Thanks.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Homework

Period 2
  • On a piece of paper write your thesis at the top and draft your outline. Make sure that you add detail to the one I gave you in class, otherwise you WILL NOT get credit.
  • On a separate sheet of paper write your essay's first paragraph.
Period 3

  • Please type your first paragraph double spaced.
  • Begin to write your second paragraph preferably typed.

Monday, March 10, 2008

Homework

Period 2

  • Look at page 547 and read the MAKE THE CONNECTION section. Then, write 1/2 page in response to the quickwrite. I would like for you to write about the ways in which anger can be destructive.
  • On page 548 read the WRITING section in order to understand the essay topic. Your homework is to write a thesis for this topic.

REMINDER: IF YOU NEED TO MAKE UP THE VOCABULARY TEST, I WILL BE ON CAMPUS TODAY UNTIL 4:30PM. YOUR LAST CHANCE TO TAKE IT WILL BE TOMORROW BEFORE SCHOOL. I WILL BE HERE BY 730AM.

Period 3

  • On a piece of paper write your thesis at the top and draft your outline. Make sure that you add detail to the one I gave you in class, otherwise you WILL NOT get credit.
  • On a separate sheet of paper write your essay's first paragraph.

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Seniors,
Here are some of the words that the juniors have been working on this week. I hope that this is of some help for the vocabulary test. If not, you are also welcome to look at their comments on their blog spaenglish11@blogspot.com.

1. potential

2. formula: The formula for a slow death is dull blades and patience.

3. distinct: There was a distinct difference between her world and the one she had been callously tossed into.

4. congenital

5. source: An interview from a Vietnam veteran is a primary source.

6. relevant: I hate it when peolpe bring up facts not relevent to anything, during an argument.

7. complex

8. beset: She was beset by horrible nightmares that never seemed to diminish. Life is hard when you are constantly beset by problems. I am constantly beset by people of inferior knowledge.

9. period :At this period in my life I want to focus on school.

10. tradition

11. primary: My primary concern is to do my homework.

12. abstruse: The words on the board were abstruse until I put my glasses on. .Don’t eat with your mouth open or your words will sound abstruse.

13. differentiate

14. clarify: I am very pleased to see that Ms. Ramirez clarified the fact that we have to do the worksheet for homework.

15. method: I have a few different methods of doing my history notes. Her method of revenge was a perverse style of acupuncture.

16. dichotomy: You can see the dichotomy between sad people and the happy people.

17. epitome :He is the epitome of an idiot. You are the epitome of a troubled child.

18. establish

19. indicate: The doctors indicated the cause of the death.

Homework

PERIOD 2- Answer the questions at the bottom of "The Poison Tree" handout. Please be sure have proof and underline important words and/or lines.

PERIOD 3-

Look at page 547 and read the MAKE THE CONNECTION section. Then, write 1/2 page in response to the quickwrite. I would like for you to write about the ways in which danger can be destructive.

On page 548 read the WRITING section in order to understand the essay topic. Your homework is to write a thesis for this topic.

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Classwork/Homework

Classwork
1. Took notes on diction, tone, mood, theme
2. Discussed the poems The Tyger and The Lamb

Homework
1. Read pg 547
2. Write what the theme of the poem is.
3. Write why is it in Songs of Experience.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Classwork/ Homework

Classwork
1. Academic Vocabulary- Establish, Epitome, Indicate
2. Stamped Homework
3. Took Notes on William Blake

Homework
1. Read the BACKGROUND section (in red letters) on Pg 541
2. Write a paragraph discussing whether you think society has changed much since the Blake's time. Explain why or why not. You should include at least one example of why or why not.
3. Read the poems on pgs. 542-543

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Classwork/Homework

Classwork
1. Academic Vocabulary
2. Romanticism Notes/lecture
3. Quickwrite

Homework
1. Read pgs. 534-539 in Literature Textbook
2. Write a summary of each of the poems.
3. Write one paragraph explaining which one you thought was better and explain why.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Classwork/Homework

Classwork
1. Academic Vocabulary
- Dichotomy
- Differentiation
2. Stamped homework

Homework
1. Finish your group poster
2. Your poster should include the following:
-Title meaning Literature, Definition, Time Period, etc.
- Question/s [Those are the ones that you wrote down at the top of your notes before you read the introduction. ]
- Answers to the questions. [Those would be your facts from your notes]
- One Image/Icon
3. Try to make it visually appealing by adding color.
4. Study for Vocabulary Quiz

5. Check the Assignment list on the left margin of this page to see what is due tomorrow.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Classwork/Homework

Classwork
1. Academic Vocabulary- Clarify and Area
2. Worked in groups on a chosen aspect of Romanticism
a. Concepts
What are the guiding beliefs? The important philosophies?
b. Definition
How does the textbook define Romanticism?
Definition
How does the online source define Romanticism?
c. Characteristics
What elements can be used to identify a work or author as a Romantic? What traits are characteristic of Romantic?
d. Time Period
What does the historical and cultural landscape look like? What was going on in England at the time? What impacted the development of Romanticism?
e. Literature
Who are the writers? What are their works?
3. Began to read introduction to Romanticism in textbook pgs. 518-533
4. Took Notes on the introduction
Homework
1. Finish reading introduction pgs 518-533.
2. Narrow down your notes by selecting information that is relevant to your section. You can do this by highlighting, circling or checking off information that you are considering putting on your poster.
3. collect or draw an icon/visual that you may want to use for the poster.

Friday, February 8, 2008

Homework

Homework
1. Read page 485-491
A Vindication of the Rights of Women
YOU WILL HAVE A READING QUIZ ON MONDAY!!!!

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Homework
1. Restoration Literary Terms sheet
- Define each term and give an example from the works we have read.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Classwork/homework

Classwork
1. Academic vocabulary- source
2. Worked on Homonyms
3. Read pg 462

Homework
1. Read the poems on the handout (If you didnt get it click on the poem link)
2. Look up the term Mr. Curll to make sense of the message of the poem "Corinna"
3. Summarize each poem (approx 1/2 page for each)

Friday, February 1, 2008

Classwork/Homework

Classwork
1. Academic Vocabulary quiz
2. Reviewed Alexander Pope's works
3. Collected Homework

Homework
1. Read pages 473-479
2. Be ready to be quizzed on the reading Monday

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Classwork
1. Academic Vocabulary- primary
2. Went over homework

Homework
1. Read or reread "An essay on Man" pg. 449
2. Answer questions 4,6,7 on page 450

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Classwork
1. Academic vocabulary
2. Proofread essays

Homework
1. Study for vocabulary quiz
2. Finish satirical essay

TURN IN PROOFREADING CHECKLIST WITH YOUR ESSAY

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Classwork/Homework

Classwork
1. Academic Vocabulary- Maximum
2. Reviewed the essay structure

I. Introduction
a. hook- grab readers attention
b. introduce the problem
c. mention your solution

II. Discuss one aspect of the problem
III. Discuss second aspect of the problem
IV. Counter argument
V. Conclusion

Homework
1. Type paragraphs 1-4
2. Have your 5th paragraph ready to proofread.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Classwork/Homework

Classwork
1. Academic Vocabulary- Survey
2. Looked at satirical cartoons
3. Worked/ started satiric essays

Homework
1. Study for vocabulary quiz
2. Finish the first 2 paragraphs of your essay
- Fill out the sheet that was handed out (it should have the normal text and the sarcastic text)

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Classwork/Homework

Classwork
1. Academic Vocabulary- Invest
2. Read a satirical essay on religion
3. Discussed the homework

Homework
1. Pick a social problem that you would like to correct
2. Answer the questions on the brainstorm sheet, write down your solution, and develop an outline for your essay.

* Tip: In order to write this essay you should consider the ridiculous solution, but also real solutions that will come in handy in the counter argument.

The example below may help guide you, but I expect for your outline to be more detailed and tailored to your specific topic.

Example:
I. Introduce the problem
II. Explain one detail/aspect of the problem
III. Explain second aspect
IV. Give your "solution"
V. Counter argument
VI. Conclusion


Additional help or inspiration

- Cartoons may help you think of a "solution" depending on the problem you choose.
Consider some of the following:
racism
global warming
politics

Monday, January 14, 2008

classwork/ homework

Classwork
1. warm-up
2. finished poster presentations (per. 3)
3. discussed the use of ethical, emotional and logical appeals in " A Modest Proposal"

Homework
1. Finish reading "A Modest Proposal"
2. Answer Questions that are in the margins

** FYI- I decided not to link the audio of "A Modest Proposal" because the reading is from a computerized voice that I felt would not make your reading easier. (Trust me)

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Thursday's Classwork/Homework

Classwork
1. Academic Vocabulary
a. function
b. culture

2. Worked on Restoration posters

3. Presented Restoration posters (Per. 2)

Homework
1. Read pg 428-432 "Before you Read" (pay close attention to Reading Skills section) and "A Modest Proposal"

2. Write down 1 passage/example that uses logical appeal, 1 that uses emtional appeal, and 1 that uses ethical appeal.

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Classwork/Homework

Classwork
1. Academic Vocabulary words
a. Conclude
b. Acquire
2. Used notes from Chapter 4 introduction (pg 410-426) to create Who, What, Where, When posters for The Restoration and the 18th Century.

Homework
Complete the handout that was passed out.
Handout consists of 2 sides: 1. Proposing a Solution
2. Vocabulary Match

* F.Y.I.
I also offered extra credit in the form of a presentation. Bring in a song and its lyrics that encourages people to make a social change or a personal change that may affect society. It will be worth 20 points.