Thursday, March 31, 2011

Homework 3/31/11

Period 4


1. Make note cards wk 37


2. Email pictures w explanations for vocab wk 37


3. Read Petrarchan Sonnets


4. Type a 1 page response on your thoughts after reading the packet (do not limit yourself , but do include, to the reading of the actual sonnets)


Period 5


1. Finish Renaissance PowerPoint project


2. Complete vocab sheet sections 1 and 3


3. Make note cards for week 37

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Homework 3/17/11

Period 4
Study for the vocab test
Make sure that your Tale is done
Have your food ready

Period 5
Study for the vocab test
Bring in all of your class notes to turn in for credit

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Homework 3/10/11

Period 4
Reread the Prioress' Tale (look up words you don't know, make a plot chart, etc.) and be ready for a quiz that will be similar to the one taken today on the Pardoner's Tale.

Period 5
Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper:
1. What are tags?
2. What does "hazy" mean and why is it used to describe the summoner?
3. What is a "decree"? How is this used to help describe the summoner?
4. What do the words wits and grope mean in line 662?
5. What is so weird or funny about the phrase, "Questio quid juris"?
6. What is the connection between the jay and the summoner?