Thursday, September 1, 2011

Anthem - Important Terms

1.  Collectivism
2.  Individualism
3.  Altruism
4.  Egoism
5.  Conformity
6.  Obedience
7.  Independence

Class Requirements

Needed in Class Daily

1.  Blue or black pen (colored pens are not acceptable)
2.  #2 Pencil (for use on test scantron sheets)
3.  Notebook
4.  Textbook (which I will hand out on 9/6)
3.  A mind open to learning
4.  A pleasant demeanor

Welcome Message

Hello there!

As my very first post on this blog for the 2011-2012 year, I want to welcome you, my students, to what I'm sure will be a wonderful academic year.  I encourage you to listen, learn, and experience the amazing world of literature.  However, English isn't just about reading books and writing essays, but taking what we learn in literature and applying it to our lives. 

You are about to embark on an adventure - fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride!  I should add one more thing, which is in order to enjoy the ride, you must follow directions and that means pay attention in class, do the assigned work - whether classwork, homework, or group work - it all counts, and that includes studying for quizzes and tests, so do your best on everything and if you feel you are having a tough time understanding something, make sure you see me for extra help or clarification because you don't want to be left behind. 

Good luck!

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Memorial Day Weekend Reading

The Five People You Meet in Heaven

You must read pages 1-131 over the weekend.  Quiz on 5/31.

The following is the schedule for the next two week:

5/31 - pages 132-159
6/1 - pages 160-196
6/2 - discuss/review
6/3 - test

6/6 - 6/8 - exam review
6/9 - exams begin


That's all folks!  :-)

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Twelve Angry Men ~ Themes & Motifs

Themes
  • Justice
  • Duty
  • Formality
  • Poverty
  • Family
  • Compassion
  • Loss
  • Logic
  • Resolution
Motifs
  • Coping with bigots
  • Seeking consensus
  • Assuming the role of leader
  • The triuph of reason over bias

Monday, March 14, 2011

The Catcher in the Rye - Novel Project

After you are assigned a partner and your chapters, you will complete each of the three assignments below on ONE poster-sized paper.  All three assignments must be on the same paper; do not complete three separate assignments.  This will be a TEST grade.

1.  Choose one quote per chapter that you believe to be essential to your chapters.
2.  Summarize the entire chapter (beginning to end).
3.  Present a visual image of your chapter by creating one of the following:
  • A collage of images that appear in the chapter (using magazine pictures, articles, newspaper clippings, etc.)
  • A drawing that depicts specific events in the chapter
This project is DUE on Friday, March 18, 2011