Thursday, April 21, 2011

Homework 4/21/11

Period 4
1. Note cards
2. pictures with explanations (printed or posted) If posted, send me the link.
3. Read packet #3 and take notes
4. Reread packet #4 and paraphrase the prompt/paragraph that you like best.

Period 5
1. Note cards
2. Vocab Worksheet sections 1 & 2
3. Answer question 1-3 for sonnet 30 and 1-3 for sonnet 75
4. Give the main idea of both sonnets and give a line/s for citation and explain why the line supports the main idea.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Homework 4/20/11

I will give extra credit points to anyone that approaches a junior and convinces them to read a book that you suggest to them. Part of their homework is to find a book to read after testing. They will be reading it everyday next week. If you suggest one and they bring it in tomorrow, I will give you extra credit points. If the junior you approach already has a book, then find one that does not have a book in mind.

Period 4

1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Handwrite Sonnet 130's first quatrain and split it into syllable and then determine which are unstressed and stressed

Period 5
1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Read Spenser's Sonnets
3. Fill in the paraphrase worksheet

EC: Look up any words you do not know.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

announement/ homework 4/19/11

Don't forget to pay for your pictures. Exact change is appreciated.
Shaunice $17 Kristen $34
Raquel $68 Lorelye $34
Tedra $68 Catalina $17
Vivianna $17 Dulce $34
Kristana $34 Jabriel $51
Toya $34 Josh $34
Stephen $17 Bryan $17
Mary$34 Dre-Anna $34

Period 4
1. Read packet #1= Rhythm packet. Take notes on the the stuff you know that you understand. It could be a list of statements.
2. Read Packet #4= The one about writing about literature
On the same notes from the rhythm packet explain which section/prompt you liked best from the packet and why.
3. Study for Vocab Quiz

Period 5
1. Answer the questions from your notes for Sonnet 292
2. Type the answer to question #4 on p. 311 in the Petrarch Packet. Make sure that it is double spaced and printed.
For extra credit, you may post it on your blog. Then, email me your blog link to let me know you did it.

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Homework due 4/18/11

Period 4
1. Week 39 Vocab Worksheet
2. Pick a sonnet and write 3 paragraphs w/ each paragraph explaining one aspect of the sonnet:
Theme, imagery, symbols, relationship amongst the parts, rhyme scheme, etc. (If you want to choose another aspect that is not listed, feel free.)

Period 5
One one piece of paper write a brief summary of each sonnet. (169,292,29,116,130)
Be ready for comprehension quiz on all of them.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Homework

Period 5
1. Make sure that you can access your blog and your quizlet
2.Study for vocab
3.Type, print and post your response to the following prompt:
Sonnet Check and Response
Now that we have read sonnets from Petrarch and Shakespeare, what is your opinion of the sonnets? Do you love them, hate them, or are you in the middle? Explain why you feel this way.
Then, explain which sonnet you like you best and why you like it so much. Be very detailed.
You last paragraph should discuss whether you would recommend the sonnets to your friends, family, acquaintances. Whether it's a yes or no, explain what you would tell people about them.

4. Make quizlet note cards on the following terms:

The cards should have the words, definition and what each word is used for in a sonnet (if it applies to the word)
  1. volta
  2. quatrain
  3. octave
  4. sestet
  5. couplet
  6. rhyme scheme
  7. line formula
  8. iambic pentameter
  9. introduction
  10. resolution

Monday, April 11, 2011

Homework 4/11/11

Period 4
1. Find the text of Petrarch's Sonnet 292
-summarize the sonnet
-add music link
-post on your blog
2. Respond to the Connect to Your Life in the Shakespeare packet. POST IT ON THE BLOG

Period 5
1. Translate Petrarch's Sonnets in the form of a mini poster AND in sections (8+6)
-should be visible and not on lined paper.
2. Type and print the answers to questions 1, 2 & 3 from Shakespeare's Sonnet 29

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Homework 4/5/11

Period 4
Type a 3/4 page response to question #4 in the Petrarchan Sonnet Packet
-double spaced
- printed (turn into the box tomorrow)
Also make sure to publish your response on your blog (send me the link if I don't already have it linked to my Student Blogs page)
Period 5
1. Read Sonnet 292
2. Answer question 1 + the bullets ,2 and 3 ON PAGE 311 in packet
-typed and emailed
3. Look up words that you don't know and make a list of them.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Homework Due 4/4/11

Period 4
1. Read the Shakespearean Sonnets
2. Type a one page response to the reading

Period 5
1.Read the sonnet handout
2. Take Cornell notes WITH A SUMMARY
3. Find pictures for vocabulary and email me the explanations