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Sonnet Assignment

New Bathroom Pass

Most of you know that I hate writing passes. They are a necessity in a modern high school- but they always seem to break the flow of class. Rather than fill out a pass, I traditionally like to use objects that lets everyone know that you have left class with permission.

This year, I used a bean bag. This was lovingly refereed to as the "potty bag" by most of you. But after heavy use, the bag was beginning to show some wear....let's face it, it was getting gross....

It is with much appreciation, that today I received a small gift from C Block. Tom and Nick- thank you for the new pass. Respect. Pictures to be posted on Monday.... Here is a hint..it is made of stone...

Soph Lit:

Today we finished A. Miller's All My Sons. The 2nd part of class, I had you form small groups of 4 and write a script. Premise: It is 5 years in the future. Location: Summer picnic. 2 pgs

Brit Lit:

Reminder....Your Short Story assignment is now pass due. Please see me if you were unable to finish, or had any printing issues. I will have those passed in graded for Monday.

Wos:

Today we watched a film version of Othello. Have a great weekend. We will be finishing Othello this Tuesday, and begin our review for the final on Wed.

Soph Lit:

HW: Please write one page explaining what you think is the real reason for George's visit. Look for clues and mild foreshadowing in act I to help you. Why do you think Keller is so nervous? There is no right or wrong answer- so just think.

Soph Lit:

Today in class we continued reading/acting out A. Miller's All My Sons.

HW: Please write 1/2 page on what will happen next in the play. We will be using these for class discussions on Tuesday.

Note: If you are a parent using this blog, ask your student to share their Midsummer Night's Dream exam with you tonight. Not bad for a bunch of kids that first told me that they "didn't get Shakespeare." :-) I am proud of you guys!

Word O' the Week:

Vug [vuhg]: A cave or cavity or hollow in a rock. Adj. vuggy means full of cavities. Try using it the next time that you visit the dentist and see if they know the word....

WOS:

Today we finished Act 1 in Othello. Please read act 2 for HW and be prepared to discuss it in class. Specifically, please have ready three discussion questions that we will use in class Tuesday. It is an insane schedule, but my goal is to finish the play by June 16th.

As master Yoda once said: "Do or do not, there is no try."

Brit Lit:

This morning we began the process of writing our short stories. We will be in the computer lab Tuesday and Wednesday. At the end of class on Wed, you will need to pass in your brainstorming sheet, your written 1st draft (4-5 pages) and your final copy of your short story. Remember, as always, end in greatness....

Your English Teacher as Van Gogh

WOS

We had a much smaller class with just the 10th grade present, so we took a field trip outside and sat by the fountain thingy in the pond. We started off looking at one syllable words, and how Shakespeare uses them as power. I asked you to create an argument that only uses one syllable words.

Next we rehearsed small scenes using our index fingers as swords. I asked you to show size and weight in your sword. Everyone had a secret weak spot behind their neck, that when hit, would kill you in an unusual way.

We also did some fun improve games. Ask those in class. :-)

HW: Remember to find 25 stress words in the opening argument in Othello. We will be working on them Thursday.

Soph Lit:

Today we took our Midsummer Night's Dream Test. Please remember to bring us your book if you did not have it in class today.

Brit Lit:

This morning we Read Araby by James Joyce. Specifically, we examined symbols and how they are used within the story. Joyce is a gourmet meal, that you must chew softly to taste everything that is going on. If Araby challenged you- I challenge you to his opus: Ulysses. People have spent their entire lives on that one....Pick it up and try.

HW: Please think about a main symbol to use within your short story. We start the writing process Thursday.