To Do:
Tuesday, 2/23
Biblical Allusions #19-22
Semicolon & Colon Practice Test
Poetry - Images
Introduction, "The Eagle," Calvary Crossing the Ford," "The Root Cellar"
Virtual Make-up Day Assignment
To Do:
Thursday, 2/25
Biblical Allusions #23-26
Semicolon & Colon Test
Poetry - Images
"Root Cellar," / "Dulce et Decorum Est," "Poetry Should Ride the Bus," "The Pond"
To Do:
Tuesday, 2/23
Biblical Allusions #19-22
Semicolon & Colon Practice Test
Poetry - Images
Introduction, "The Eagle," Calvary Crossing the Ford," "The Root Cellar"
Virtual Make-up Day Assignment
To Do:
- Check RDS and Haiku for missing or make-up assignments. Grading period ends Friday, 3/4.
- Review Semicolon & Colons - test on Thursday
- Poetry - Complete annotations and notes for "The Root Cellar" for Thursday. 2/25
- Complete Virtual Assignment by 11:59 PM on Monday, 2/29
Thursday, 2/25
Biblical Allusions #23-26
Semicolon & Colon Test
Poetry - Images
"Root Cellar," / "Dulce et Decorum Est," "Poetry Should Ride the Bus," "The Pond"
To Do:
- Check RDS and Haiku for missing or make-up assignments. Grading period ends Friday, 3/4.
- Biblical Allusions - #1-26 Review on Monday, 2/29 / Test on Wednesday, 3/2
- Poetry - Complete annotations and notes for "Poetry Should Ride the Bus" and "The Pond" for Monday, 2/29
To Do:
Tuesday, 12/1
P as a F of G: Comma Part 2 Review
Literary Allusions #11-15
William Shakespeare, The Tragedy of Othello, Act I, Sceneon Curriculet (pp. 30-51)
To Do:
Thursday, 12/3
P as a F of G: Comma Test #2
Literary Allusions #1-15 Review
Othello, finish Act I, scene 3; Quiz Act I on Haiku
To Do:
- Researched Analysis/Argument - Record information from sources / Begin to organize your research
- Othello - Finish and review Act I / Act I Quiz on Tuesday, 12/1
Tuesday, 12/1
P as a F of G: Comma Part 2 Review
Literary Allusions #11-15
William Shakespeare, The Tragedy of Othello, Act I, Sceneon Curriculet (pp. 30-51)
To Do:
- Researched Analysis/Argument - Record information from sources / begin to organize research.
- Othello - Review Act I - quiz on Tuesday, 12/1
Thursday, 12/3
P as a F of G: Comma Test #2
Literary Allusions #1-15 Review
Othello, finish Act I, scene 3; Quiz Act I on Haiku
To Do:
- Researched Analysis/Argument finish organizing research / begin drafting
To Do:
Tuesday, 11/24
SAT Question of the Day
P as a F of G: Commas with Titles and Numbers and to Avoid Confusion
Literary Allusions #6-10
William Shakespeare, The Tragedy of Othello, Act I, Scenes 2 & 3 on Curriculet (pp. 30-51)
To Do:
Thursday, 11/26 [Thanksgiving Day]
- Researched Analysis/Argument - Record information from sources
- Comma Test #1 - You may retake Comma Test #1 during a Flex period on T 11/24. See me if you need a Flex pass.
Tuesday, 11/24
SAT Question of the Day
P as a F of G: Commas with Titles and Numbers and to Avoid Confusion
Literary Allusions #6-10
William Shakespeare, The Tragedy of Othello, Act I, Scenes 2 & 3 on Curriculet (pp. 30-51)
To Do:
- Researched Analysis/Argument - Record information from sources / begin to organize research.
- Othello - Review Act I - quiz on Tuesday, 12/1
Thursday, 11/26 [Thanksgiving Day]
To Do:
Monday, 11/16
SAT Question of the Day
Punctuation as a Function of Grammar: Commas with nonessential phrases and clauses / Practice
Ch 23, "Writing about Poetry," pp. 793-798
Use annotated poem and outline to write analysis of selected poem.
Researched Analysis/Argument - begin recording information from your sources
To Do:
a Flex pass.
Wednesday, 11/18
SAT Question of the Day
P as a F of G: Commas with direct quotations, compound sentences, and non-essential participial phrases and adjective clauses - Practice
Mythological Allusions #31-65 Test on Haiku
William Shakespeare, The Tragedy of Othello, Introduction; Act I, Scene 1, pp 23-30
To Do:
Friday, 11/20
SAT Question of the Day
P as a F of G: Commas in Dates, Places, Names, and Letters
Literary Allusions #1-5
William Shakespeare, The Tragedy of Othello, Act I, Scene 1 on Curriculet (pp. 30-35)
Researched Analysis/Argument - record information from sources
To Do:
- Researched Analysis/Argument -Locate, evaluate, and record sources of information related to your research topic. Begin building annotated bibliography. Annotated bibliography due to Haiku by 1:00 PM on Monday, 11/16
- Poetry Analysis - Annotate poem and outline poetry analysis. Bring both annotated poem and outline to class on Monday, 11/16. We will write the analysis in class.
- Mythological Allusions #31-65 / Test on Wednesday, 11/18. PowerPoints are posted on Weebly homepage. Quizizz available as well for review. To play
- Open http://join.quizizz.com in your browser
- Enter the 5-digit game code 70141, and click "Proceed"
- Now enter your name and click "Join Game!"
- You will get an avatar, and then see a "Start Game" button. Click it to begin!
- Comma Test #1 - You may retake Comma Test #1 during a Flex period before Thanksgiving - M 11/16, W 11/18, F 11/20, or T 11/24. See me if you need a Flex pass.
Monday, 11/16
SAT Question of the Day
Punctuation as a Function of Grammar: Commas with nonessential phrases and clauses / Practice
Ch 23, "Writing about Poetry," pp. 793-798
Use annotated poem and outline to write analysis of selected poem.
Researched Analysis/Argument - begin recording information from your sources
To Do:
- Researched Analysis/Argument - Record information from sources
- Mythological Allusions #31-65 / Test on Wednesday, 11/18. PowerPoints are posted on Weebly homepage. Quizizz available as well for review. To play
- Open http://join.quizizz.com in your browser
- Enter the 5-digit game code 65299 [new code], and click "Proceed"
- Now enter your name and click "Join Game!"
- You will get an avatar, and then see a "Start Game" button. Click it to begin!
- Comma Test #1 - You may retake Comma Test #1 during a Flex period before Thanksgiving -
a Flex pass.
Wednesday, 11/18
SAT Question of the Day
P as a F of G: Commas with direct quotations, compound sentences, and non-essential participial phrases and adjective clauses - Practice
Mythological Allusions #31-65 Test on Haiku
William Shakespeare, The Tragedy of Othello, Introduction; Act I, Scene 1, pp 23-30
To Do:
- Researched Analysis/Argument - Record information from sources
- Comma Test #1 - You may retake Comma Test #1 during a Flex period before Thanksgiving -
Friday, 11/20
SAT Question of the Day
P as a F of G: Commas in Dates, Places, Names, and Letters
Literary Allusions #1-5
William Shakespeare, The Tragedy of Othello, Act I, Scene 1 on Curriculet (pp. 30-35)
Researched Analysis/Argument - record information from sources
To Do:
- Researched Analysis/Argument - Record information from sources
- Comma Test #1 - You may retake Comma Test #1 during a Flex period on T 11/24. See me if you need a Flex pass.
11/9 - 11/13
To Do:
Monday, 11/9
SAT Question of the Day
Punctuation as a Function of Grammar: Commas Test
#1
Mythological Allusions #56-60
Ch 23, "Writing about Poetry," pp. 793-798
Elizabeth Bishop, "Manners," pp. 795-796
Sample Close Reading and Sample Student Analysis, p. 798-800 & p. 810- 811;
Select poem
To Do:
Wednesday, 11/11 - Veteran's Day
Thursday, 11/12
SAT Question of the Day
P as a F of G: Commas with quotations and compound
sentences
Mythological Allusions #31-65 Kahoot! Review
Ch 23, "Writing about Poetry,"
Annotate poem
Outline Poetry Analysis
Research Project work time [locate, evaluate, and
record sources] Annotated Bibliography due 11/16
To Do:
- Review Comma Uses Part #1 / Comma Test #1 on Monday, 11/9
- Locate, evaluate, and record sources of information related to your research topic. Begin building annotated bibliography. Annotated bibliography due to Haiku by 1:00 PM on Monday, 11/16
Monday, 11/9
SAT Question of the Day
Punctuation as a Function of Grammar: Commas Test
#1
Mythological Allusions #56-60
Ch 23, "Writing about Poetry," pp. 793-798
Elizabeth Bishop, "Manners," pp. 795-796
Sample Close Reading and Sample Student Analysis, p. 798-800 & p. 810- 811;
Select poem
To Do:
- Locate, evaluate, and record sources of information related to your research topic. Begin building annotated bibliography. Annotated bibliography due to Haiku by 1:00 PM on Monday, 11/16
Wednesday, 11/11 - Veteran's Day
Thursday, 11/12
SAT Question of the Day
P as a F of G: Commas with quotations and compound
sentences
Mythological Allusions #31-65 Kahoot! Review
Ch 23, "Writing about Poetry,"
Annotate poem
Outline Poetry Analysis
Research Project work time [locate, evaluate, and
record sources] Annotated Bibliography due 11/16
To Do:
- Researched Analysis/Argument -Locate, evaluate, and record sources of information related to your research topic. Begin building annotated bibliography. Annotated bibliography due to Haiku by 1:00 PM on Monday, 11/16
- Poetry Analysis - Annotate poem and outline poetry analysis. Bring both annotated poem and outline to class on Monday, 11/16. We will write the analysis in class.
- Mythological Allusions #31-65 / Test on Wednesday, 11/18. PowerPoints are posted on Weebly homepage. Quizizz available as well for review. To play
- Open http://join.quizizz.com in your browser
- Enter the 5-digit game code 70141, and click "Proceed"
- Now enter your name and click "Join Game!"
- You will get an avatar, and then see a "Start Game" button. Click it to begin!
- Comma Test #1 - You may retake Comma Test #1 during a Flex period before Thanksgiving -
10/26-10/30
To Do:
Monday, 10/26
SAT Question of the Day
Punctuation as a Function of Grammar: Commas in a series
Library Instruction follow-up / Research Proposal
Ch 22, "Reading Poetry"
Reading Poetry Responsively," pp. 755
Lisa Parker, "Snapping Beans," p. 756
Robert Hayden, "Those Winters Sundays," p. 757
To Do:
Wednesday, 10/28
SAT Question of the Day
P as a F of G: Commas with coordinate adjectives / practice
Mythological Allusions #46-51
Ch 22, "Reading Poetry" - "The Pleasure of Words," p. 759-760
William Hathaway, "Oh, Oh," p. 760
Robert Frances, "Catch," p. 762
Elizabeth Bishop, "The Fish," pp. 767-768 (close reading)
Research Project Work Time [Select topic / conduct
preliminary research / Project Proposal due 11/3]
To Do:
Research Proposal checklist
Friday, 10/30
SAT Question of the Day
P as a F of G: Commas - after introductory words and phrases
Mythological Allusions #52-54
Research Project work time - Research Proposal due Tuesday, 10/3
To Do: See Wednesday's To Do
Research Project Proposal due to Haiku by 1:00 PM on Tuesday, 11/3. Follow guidelines posted on "Research Project" page under "2nd Nine Weeks tab"
- Continue investigating suitable topics for your researched argument/analysis and conducting preliminary research.
Monday, 10/26
SAT Question of the Day
Punctuation as a Function of Grammar: Commas in a series
Library Instruction follow-up / Research Proposal
Ch 22, "Reading Poetry"
Reading Poetry Responsively," pp. 755
Lisa Parker, "Snapping Beans," p. 756
Robert Hayden, "Those Winters Sundays," p. 757
To Do:
- Research Project - select a subject and narrow to a topic/issue. Conduct preliminary research to learn about the extent of your topic/issue / Research Proposal due 11/3
Wednesday, 10/28
SAT Question of the Day
P as a F of G: Commas with coordinate adjectives / practice
Mythological Allusions #46-51
Ch 22, "Reading Poetry" - "The Pleasure of Words," p. 759-760
William Hathaway, "Oh, Oh," p. 760
Robert Frances, "Catch," p. 762
Elizabeth Bishop, "The Fish," pp. 767-768 (close reading)
Research Project Work Time [Select topic / conduct
preliminary research / Project Proposal due 11/3]
To Do:
Research Proposal checklist
- Select a broad subject (Education, Technology)
- Narrow to a specific topic/issue (Homeschooling, Identity Theft)
- Conduct preliminary research (Use search engines, USI Fusion, Evansville Public Library)
- Refine your topic/issue (The benefits of homeschooling, ways to prevent identify theft)
- Select an analytical approach (comparison/contrast, cause-effect, problem-solution, for/against)
- Draft a preliminary thesis (While homeschooling benefits children in grades K-8, it does not benefit students in grades 9-12)
Friday, 10/30
SAT Question of the Day
P as a F of G: Commas - after introductory words and phrases
Mythological Allusions #52-54
Research Project work time - Research Proposal due Tuesday, 10/3
To Do: See Wednesday's To Do
Research Project Proposal due to Haiku by 1:00 PM on Tuesday, 11/3. Follow guidelines posted on "Research Project" page under "2nd Nine Weeks tab"
10/20 and 10/22
To Do:
- Passage-based short answer / multiple choice
questions
- Essay response - Four questions - I'll narrow it
down to three; you choose one. You may use
your text, but no personal notes.
Question 1: In his last words, the Choragos (Leader) states one of the major themes of the play: "There is no happiness where there is no wisdom; / No wisdom but in submission to the gods. / Big words are always punished, / And proud men are always punished."
How does Sophocles develop the idea that human pride can be destructive? What characters, events, and lines develop this theme?
Question 2: State in a few sentences what the play says about the individual conscience in conflict with authority of the state. How do specific characters, events, and lines develop this theme?
Question 3: Antigone is a play about family and family loyalty. Choose three familial relationships, for example Antigone and Ismene, and analyze the conflicts created by the circumstances of the play. How are the conflicts resolved?
Question 4: Who is the tragic hero/heroine of the play? Apply Aristotle's traits of a tragic hero to both Creon and Antigone and draw a conclusion.
Tuesday, 10/20
Turn in USI Rice Library Field Trip form / directions
Antigone Test
SAT Question of the Day
Punctuation as a Function of Grammar: Commas in a series [moved to Monday, 10/26]
Mythological Allusions #46-48 [moved to Monday, 10/26]
To Do:
Thursday, 10/22
USI Library Instruction - Rice Library 12:45-2:15
To Do:
- Return Field Trip form on Tuesday, 10/20
- Prepare for Antigone test
- Passage-based short answer / multiple choice
questions
- Essay response - Four questions - I'll narrow it
down to three; you choose one. You may use
your text, but no personal notes.
Question 1: In his last words, the Choragos (Leader) states one of the major themes of the play: "There is no happiness where there is no wisdom; / No wisdom but in submission to the gods. / Big words are always punished, / And proud men are always punished."
How does Sophocles develop the idea that human pride can be destructive? What characters, events, and lines develop this theme?
Question 2: State in a few sentences what the play says about the individual conscience in conflict with authority of the state. How do specific characters, events, and lines develop this theme?
Question 3: Antigone is a play about family and family loyalty. Choose three familial relationships, for example Antigone and Ismene, and analyze the conflicts created by the circumstances of the play. How are the conflicts resolved?
Question 4: Who is the tragic hero/heroine of the play? Apply Aristotle's traits of a tragic hero to both Creon and Antigone and draw a conclusion.
- great stature
- tragic flaw
- wrong act
- moment of realization
- downfall
Tuesday, 10/20
Turn in USI Rice Library Field Trip form / directions
Antigone Test
SAT Question of the Day
Punctuation as a Function of Grammar: Commas in a series [moved to Monday, 10/26]
Mythological Allusions #46-48 [moved to Monday, 10/26]
To Do:
- USI Library Instruction on Thursday; Meet at Rice Library at 1:15
- Have some topics in mind for research
Thursday, 10/22
USI Library Instruction - Rice Library 12:45-2:15
To Do:
To Do:
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
Oedipus the King Test
"Sophocles' Trilogy" - ["1st Nine Weeks" tab, Antigone page]
Mythological Allusions #40-42
To Do:
Thursday, 10/8
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
Antigone by Sophocles / Introduction / Questions for Study & Discussion / Double-entry notes / Begin reading in class Prologue pp. 1486-1490
Mythological Allusions #40-42
To Do:
- Check RDS and Haiku for missing and make-up work. Grading period ends on Thursday, 10/8
- Summer Reading make-up assignments due by 1:00 PM on Thursday, 10/8
- Oedipus the King Test on Tuesday, 10/6
- 5 general multiple choice questions
- 2 close reading passages w/ 10 multiple choice questions
- 5 quotation identification / significance
- 1 essay - your choice of three topics w/ notes and text
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
Oedipus the King Test
"Sophocles' Trilogy" - ["1st Nine Weeks" tab, Antigone page]
Mythological Allusions #40-42
To Do:
- Check RDS and Haiku for missing and make-up work. Grading period ends on Thursday, 10/8
- Summer Reading make-up assignments due by 1:00 PM on Thursday, 10/8
- Read "Sophocles' Trilogy" located on "Antigone" page under "1st Nine Weeks" tab
Thursday, 10/8
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
Antigone by Sophocles / Introduction / Questions for Study & Discussion / Double-entry notes / Begin reading in class Prologue pp. 1486-1490
Mythological Allusions #40-42
To Do:
- Read Antigone Scenes 1-3, pp. 1490-1507
- Refer to Questions for Study and Discussion
To Do:
Monday, 9/14
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
Mythological Allusions #1-30 Test on Haiku
O'Brien, "How to Tell a True War Story,"
Moody, "Boys"
To Do:
Wednesday, 9/16
4-Level Sentence Analysis Test
SAT Question of the Day
"The Elements Together," and "Mapping the Story"
Updike, "Summer"
To Do:
Friday, 9/18
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
Short Story Critical Analysis - Prewriting
Introduction to Sophocles and Oedipus the King
Begin Oedipus the King in class, pp. 1442-1451
Mythological Allusions #31-33
To Do:
- re-read stor(ies) to determine focus and purpose
of analysis
- take notes for development of analysis
Tuesday 9/22- drafting / Thursday 9/24 - writers' workshop / Monday 9/28- submit revision to Haiku
- Tim O'Brien, p. 340, "How to Tell a True War Story," pp. 340-349
- Rick Moody, p. 350, "Boys," pp. 354
- Mythological Allusions Test #1-30 on Haiku
- VirtuaLit is suspended until further notice beginning with Theme exercise
Monday, 9/14
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
Mythological Allusions #1-30 Test on Haiku
O'Brien, "How to Tell a True War Story,"
Moody, "Boys"
To Do:
- "The Elements Together," pp. 357-378
- "Mapping the Story," p. 378
- David Updike, "Summer," pp. 359-364
- 4-Level Sentence Analysis Test
Wednesday, 9/16
4-Level Sentence Analysis Test
SAT Question of the Day
"The Elements Together," and "Mapping the Story"
Updike, "Summer"
To Do:
Friday, 9/18
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
Short Story Critical Analysis - Prewriting
Introduction to Sophocles and Oedipus the King
Begin Oedipus the King in class, pp. 1442-1451
Mythological Allusions #31-33
To Do:
- Short Story Critical Analysis - Prewriting for Tuesday, 9/22
- re-read stor(ies) to determine focus and purpose
of analysis
- take notes for development of analysis
Tuesday 9/22- drafting / Thursday 9/24 - writers' workshop / Monday 9/28- submit revision to Haiku
- To Do:
- “Theme,” pp. 296-299
- Katherine Mansfield, p. 308; “Miss Brill,” pp. 309-311
- Dagoberto Gilb, "Love in L.A.," pp.537- 539
- Complete combined Reader Response on Haiku
- VirtuaLit Symbolism, Allegory, and Image exercise due by 1:00 PM on Tuesday, 9/8
Tuesday, 9/8
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
"Theme," pp. 296-299
Mansfield, "Miss Brill," pp. 309-311
Gilb, "Love in L.A.," pp. 537-539
VirtuaLit: Elements of Fiction - Theme
Mythological Allusions #27-30
To Do:
- "Style, Tone and Irony, pp. 323-327
- Raymond Carver, p. 327-328, "Popular Mechanics," pp. 328-329
- Perspective - John Barth, "On Minimalist Fiction," pp. 330
- Tim O'Brien, p. 340, "How to Tell a True War Story," pp. 340-349
- Rick Moody, p. 350, "Boys," pp. 354
- Combined RR
- VirtuaLit: Elements of Fiction -Theme exercise due by 1:00 PM on Thursday, 9/10
Thursday, 9/10
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
"Style, Tone, and Irony," pp. 323-327
Raymond Carver, "Popular Mechanics," pp. 328-329 Perspective - John Barth, "On Minimalist Fiction," p 330
Tim O'Brien, "How to Tell a True War Story," pp. 340-349 [discussion moved to Monday, 9/14]
Rick Moody, "Boys," pp. 354 [discussion moved to Monday, 9/14]
Elements of Fiction - Style, Tone and Language due by 1:00 9/14 (10 pts) [discontinued until further notice]
Mythological Allusions #28-30 / #16-30 Review / Test #1-30 on Monday, 9/14
To Do:
- Tim O'Brien, p. 340, "How to Tell a True War Story," pp. 340-349
- Rick Moody, p. 350, "Boys," pp. 354
- Mythological Allusions Test #1-30 on Haiku
- VirtuaLit is suspended until further notice beginning with Theme exercise
To Do:
Monday, 8/24
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
"Character," pp. 129-124
"Saving Sourdi," pp. 136-148
"How to Date a Browngirl, Blackgirl, Whitegirl, or Halfie," pp. 178-181
VirtuaLit Elements of Fiction: Character Exercise due by 1:00 PM on Wednesday, 8/26
Mythological Allusions #1-15 - Kahoot! Review
To Do:
Wednesday, 8/26
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
"Setting," pp. 184-186
Ernest Hemingway, "Soldier's Home," pp. 187-192
AP Exam Questions - "Soldier's Home"
Fay Weldon, "IND AFF or Out of Love in Sarajevo," pp. 205-211 [moved to Friday, 8/28]
Mythological Allusions #16-18 [moved to Friday, 8/28]
Elements of Fiction - Setting Exercise due by 1:00 PM on Friday, 8/28
To Do:
Friday, 8/28
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
Fay Weldon, "IND AFF or Out of Love in Sarajevo," pp. 205-211
"Point of View," pp. 215-220
Jack London, p. 724; “To Build a Fire,” pp. 725-735 w. RR on Haiku
VirtuaLit: Elements of Fiction – Point of View exercise due by 1:00 PM 9/3
Mythological Allusions #16-18 and #19-21
To Do:
- Complete online CAP application
- Read “Character,” pp. 129-134
- Read May-Lee Chai, p. 136; “Saving Sourdi,” pp.136-148 & RR on Haiku
- Read Junot Diaz, p. 178, "How to Date a Browngirl, Blackgirl, Whitegirl, or Halfie," pp. 178-181& RR on Haiku
Monday, 8/24
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
"Character," pp. 129-124
"Saving Sourdi," pp. 136-148
"How to Date a Browngirl, Blackgirl, Whitegirl, or Halfie," pp. 178-181
VirtuaLit Elements of Fiction: Character Exercise due by 1:00 PM on Wednesday, 8/26
Mythological Allusions #1-15 - Kahoot! Review
To Do:
- Read “Setting,” pp. 184-186
- Read Ernest Hemingway, p. 186-187; “Soldier’s Home,” pp. 187-192 & RR on Haiku
- Readd Fay Weldon, p. 205, "IND AFF or Out of Love in Sarajevo," pp. 205-211 & RR
- VirtuaLit Exercise - Character due by 1:00 PM on Wednesday, 8/26
Wednesday, 8/26
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
"Setting," pp. 184-186
Ernest Hemingway, "Soldier's Home," pp. 187-192
AP Exam Questions - "Soldier's Home"
Fay Weldon, "IND AFF or Out of Love in Sarajevo," pp. 205-211 [moved to Friday, 8/28]
Mythological Allusions #16-18 [moved to Friday, 8/28]
Elements of Fiction - Setting Exercise due by 1:00 PM on Friday, 8/28
To Do:
- Re-read/review Fay Weldon, "IND AFF or Out of Love in Sarajevo," pp. 205-211
- Read "Point of View," pp. 215-220
- Read Jack London, p. 724, “To Build a Fire,” pp. 725-735 & RR
- VirtuaLit Setting Exercise due by 1:00 PM on Friday, 8/28
Friday, 8/28
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
Fay Weldon, "IND AFF or Out of Love in Sarajevo," pp. 205-211
"Point of View," pp. 215-220
Jack London, p. 724; “To Build a Fire,” pp. 725-735 w. RR on Haiku
VirtuaLit: Elements of Fiction – Point of View exercise due by 1:00 PM 9/3
Mythological Allusions #16-18 and #19-21
To Do:
- Complete handout - Elements of Fiction: Point of View, Activities Two - Five (with deletions) for Tuesday, 9/1
- VirtuaLit: Elements of Fiction - Point of View exercise due by 1:00 PM on Thursday, 9/3
Monday, 8/10
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
Summer Reading Assignments due / Small group discussions
Course Introduction
AP Questions - "The Kiss," Kate Chopin
Mythological Allusions #1-3 [Achilles heel, Adonis, Aeolian]
To Do:
Wednesday, 8/12
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
AP Question - "The Kiss," Kate Chopin [discussion]
“Reading Imaginative Literature,” pp. 1-7
"Reading Fiction Responsively,” pp 13-15
Kate Chopin, “The Story of an Hour,” pp. 15-16 - Reader Response in class / discussion
AP Questions – “The Story of an Hour”
Mythological Allusions #4-6
To Do:
Friday, 8/14
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
Reading Literature Responsively - "The Story of an Hour"
“Plot,” pp. 77-78 [discussion moved to Tuesday, 8/18]
Andre Dubus, “Killings,” pp. 110-122 [discussion moved to Tuesday, 8/18]
Alice Walker, “Flowers,” Curriculet [discussion moved to Tuesday, 8/18]
VirtuaLit Instructions; VirtuaLit: Elements of Fiction
Plot exercise due by 1:00 PM on 8/20 (10 pts)
Mythological Allusions #7-9
To Do:
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
Summer Reading Assignments due / Small group discussions
Course Introduction
AP Questions - "The Kiss," Kate Chopin
Mythological Allusions #1-3 [Achilles heel, Adonis, Aeolian]
To Do:
- "Reading Imaginative Literature" pp. 1-7
- "Reading Fiction Responsively" pp. 13-15
- "The Story of an Hour" pp. 15-16 [will complete Reader Response (RR) on Haiku in class on Wednesday]
Wednesday, 8/12
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
AP Question - "The Kiss," Kate Chopin [discussion]
“Reading Imaginative Literature,” pp. 1-7
"Reading Fiction Responsively,” pp 13-15
Kate Chopin, “The Story of an Hour,” pp. 15-16 - Reader Response in class / discussion
AP Questions – “The Story of an Hour”
Mythological Allusions #4-6
To Do:
- "Plot," pp. 77-78
- "Killings," pp. 110-122 with RR on Haiku
- "Flowers," on Curriculet with text-dependent questions (TDQ)
Friday, 8/14
4-Level Sentence Analysis
SAT Question of the Day
Reading Literature Responsively - "The Story of an Hour"
“Plot,” pp. 77-78 [discussion moved to Tuesday, 8/18]
Andre Dubus, “Killings,” pp. 110-122 [discussion moved to Tuesday, 8/18]
Alice Walker, “Flowers,” Curriculet [discussion moved to Tuesday, 8/18]
VirtuaLit Instructions; VirtuaLit: Elements of Fiction
Plot exercise due by 1:00 PM on 8/20 (10 pts)
Mythological Allusions #7-9
To Do:
- Be sure to have completed readings and assignments assigned for 8/14
- VirtuaLit: Elements of Fiction - Plot exercise due by 1:00 PM on Thursday, 8/20