Bit Lit:

Today:

Journal Prompt #8:  Is chivalry dead?  If not, please explain what parts still exist.  If it has died- why?  1/2 page

We had a quiz on your reading.

We took notes on Folk Ballads.

We looked at:  Sir Patrick Spens, Get Up and Bar the Door.

HW:  Please bring in the lyrics to a modern folk ballad.  Please try to make sure that it tells a story.  You can write them out- so no printer problems.  If you don't have it when you walk in, it is a zero.

Comp. Lit. II:

Journal #9:  What is the greatest lie that you have ever told?  1/2 page

We looked at the top banned novels.

We discussed ch 1 as well as any reactions from home to you reading this.

We watched the first 1/2 of the Salinger movie.  You had to write 20 things that you learned from the movie.  I collected this and counted it as a quiz.

I collected your symbolism worksheets.

HW:  Please read ch 2-3 in Catcher.  Quiz on Thursday/Friday.

My Favorite Salinger Photo

Brit Lit:

Today:

You had the first 30 minutes to finish your Hero's Journey paper.  Your final draft is due wed.

I introduced Morte d'Arthur

We defined:
Chivalry
Folk Ballads

HW:  Please finish the story (pgs 65-74)

Comp. Lit. II:

Today:

We took the All My Sons Test

I collected your scripts.
I passed out copies of our next novel.

A Block:  I collected your symbolism HW
C Block:  I assigned this for tonight.

HW:  Please ask an adult about their experience with the next novel, The Catcher in the Rye.  Did they like it?  Were they allowed to read it?  Did it have any impact on them?  Please come ready to share these stories on Wed.

Please read Ch1

Brit Lit:

Today:

I passed back your first two quizzes.  Please see me to make these up this Wed. afterschool.

We shared our drafts and did a peer edit of their paper offering meaningful and directed feedback based on the peer edit form that I gave you.

I gave you a sheet of transitional words.  I three-holed-punched it hoping that some of you will keep this for college.  Transitional words can instantly improve and elevate your writing.  Please use this sheet throughout my course.

We went to the lab to finish your first draft of your Hero's Journey paper.

Comp. Lit. II:

Journal Prompt #8:
What if Larry was sill alive after act 3?  Please write a brief one page 4th act called Larry's Return.  The premise, Larry comes home in the middle of a neighborhood cookout.   1 page

We reviewed for the all essay exam Tuesday.  The questions for review were posted on the blog Friday if you need them.

We broke into small groups and looked at symbolism in the play.  I asked you to generate 10 examples of simple objects that represent a bigger idea.  Please finish these for HW.

I passed back the work that we have done thus far and gave you portfolio folders in which to store your meaningful assignments.  These stay in class, but you are always welcome to take them home overnight.  Please just do not forget them.  At the end of the term we will be reflecting on these in a formal assignment.

Comp. Lit. II Review questions

All My Sons –Study Questions        Questions:   1. Compromise is a theme in the play. Describe the compromise that three of the characters have had to make. What is your opinion of their compromise?    2. Do you think Chris and Ann will be happy together? Give reasons for your     answer based on the play.   3. Larry does not appear in the play but is mentioned. What is his role in the play?   4. What picture do we get of the American society?   5. Why is the play called “All My Sons”? How does the title reflect the human and moral issues of the play?   6. There are two different concepts in the play; on the one hand – idealism, and on the other – practicality. Classify each of the following characters – Chris, Ann, Joe, and Kate according to the above concepts. Do they undergo any change during the course of the play?   7. How do family loyalties conflict with other kinds of responsibilities (to one’s     principles, conscience, society) in this play? Give at least TWO examples.   8. Choose ONE of the following characters:            Joe Keller / Ann Deever / Chris Keller / Kate Keller / Jim Bayliss     a. Give a description of this character.     b. Choose a decision made by this character and state your opinion of it, giving reasons for your opinion.

Brit Lit:

Today:

We took a quiz on the medieval period.

We went to the computer lab to type your first draft of your paper.

Your first draft is due this Monday.  On Monday, we will be doing a peer edit. 

Your final draft will be due on Tuesday.

Comp. Lit. II:

Today:

A Block: 
We finished act 2

Pass the Play:  Each row picked a character to write from, and we passed it down your row 4 times.  We shared what you wrote.

We acted out act 3.  We discussed the ending of the play and looked at what life lessons can come from this play.

B Block:
We watched a film version of the play. 

We will be finishing this play this Monday, with a test on Tuesday.

Brit Lit:

Today:

Journal Prompt #7:  Please describe what happened on your snow day.  1 page.

We looked at the next three stages:

Apotheosis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSie9dWEsLs

The Ultimate Boon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwq9SZEQDBg

The Return
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYN5tyI90xo

I checked off and gave you credit for completing the first 10 stages of your outline for your paper.  We had 100% completion on this- thank you.

We went to the lab and researched your movie/story for the last 20 minutes.  Please try and have at least three different opinions.  You do not need to cite these unless your directly quote from them.  We will be working on citation on a future paper.  For this one, it is not needed.

HW Please read pgs 47-62 in your big book.  Please expect a quiz on your reading.  Also, please have everything needed to begin work on your paper.

Comp. Lit. II:

Today

Journal Prompt #7:  Please write a one page story about anything, using two of your five symbols.  Please underline your symbols and at the bottom of your story explain the meaning.  1 page.  Stuck for a story idea?  Write about your snow day.

We finished act 2

We did a round of You Pass the Play.  Each person in the row picked a character and added a line following what you think might happen next.

HW:  Please read 16-21 in the packet that I gave you on Arthur Miller.  Please pick three points that you wish to share.