Wednesday December 16, 2015 ( No school Tuesday Due to Snow)

English 9- Today students were allowed to work on their article.  Due to the snow day yesterday, the due date for the article has been extended to Thursday December 17, 2015


English 10- Today students worked on their Type 3 papers for Fences. Due to the snow day yesterday, the due date for the Type 3 has been extended to Thursday December 17, 2015

Monday December 14, 2015

English 9- Today I checked the progress of all students and their social issue articles. I gave participation grades for these based on what is completed. If you were absent see me immediately. REMINDER: Final article is due Wednesday!



English 10- Today students turned in their study guides and took the quiz over Act 2. If you were absent and missed the quiz, see me ASAP! I then assigned the writing prompt for Fences. We will be doing most of the writing in class tomorrow:

Identify a theme from Fences and discuss how either symbolism or conflict drove this theme.

FCA’s:

¨2 Quotes from the text

¨Answer all of the prompt

¨Use “says, means, matters”

Friday December 11, 2015

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: All make up work and revisions for quarter 2 are due Friday December 11, 2015!!!

English 9- Today we reviewed the expectations for the article assignment. Students were given time to work on their articles. Articles are due next Wednesday!!

English 10- Today we finished Fences and did reaction writing. The study guide for Act 2 is due Monday and we will take the Act 2 Quiz. 

Thursday December 10, 2015

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: All make up work and revisions for quarter 2 are due Friday December 11, 2015!!!

English 9- Today we reviewed the expectations for the article assignment. Students were given time to work on their articles. Articles are due next Wednesday!!

English 10- Today we read Act Two Scenes two through four. I handed out the study guide for Act Two. We will complete the play tomorrow and I will assign the writing prompt. Act Two quiz will be on Monday!

Wednesday December 09, 2015

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: All make up work and revisions for quarter 2 are due Friday December 11, 2015!!!


English 9- Today we took notes on teh article outline and deconstructed the assignment. Here is the assignment details if you lost them or did not receive them:

Claim Article Assignment Due Wednesday December 16, 2015   

The purpose of this assignment is to mimic the articles we have been and will be reading in class—you need to develop a claim and support it. The key is to choose something you are passionate about. The article needs to be supported by 3 sources. These need to be credible websites! The article can be typed or written out, but must attempt to resemble a newspaper or magazine article. Images are not required but are encouraged. The assignment needs to be a minimum of two pages. A works cited page of your sources needs to be included.  Here are the important dates to remember:

Proposal due Friday December 4, 2015: This is simply a hand written piece explaining what your social topic is and what your exact claim is going to be. You will also need to explain how you are going to complete the assignment (access to technology, research, final project etc.)

Final project due Wednesday December 16, 2015: This is your final article in the best formatting and shape you can do. Remember, this can be handwritten, but it needs to be clean! Take pride in your hard work!

English 10- Today we reviewed the quiz over Act One. We then watched clips from the Denzel Washington version of the play and discussed tone of Act Two Scene One. 

Tuesday December 8, 2015

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: All make up work and revisions for quarter 2 are due Friday December 11, 2015!!!


English 9- Today I assigned the article Suicide by Choice Not So Fast. The two articles annotated and the questions for each will be due on Wednesday! Here are the questions if you need them:

PLEASE ANSWER ON A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER

Questions for the article:

“Suicide By Choice: Not So Fast” From the NY Times

1.     Would the author have been a good candidate for assisted suicide? Why?

2.     What do doctors think of the author?

3.     How could a “loved one’s look of exhaustion” or “nobody wants you at the party” persuade one to pick assisted suicide?

4.     Is the author for or against assisted suicide?  Identify the author’s claim. 

5.      What are the author’s best examples of evidence supporting their claim?

Questions for the article:

“Assisted suicide: Jack Kevorkian was just a sideshow” From the LA Times

1. What does the author want to do?  What is her problem?

2. What are some potential problems with assisting in someone’s death? 

3.  What does the author think the difference is between “killing someone” and assisted suicide?

4.     How did the mother react to being given the option of “suicide?”

5.     What is the author’s claim? Write out the actual line you identified for the claim

6.      What are the author’s best examples of supporting evidence?

v  Lastly, after reading these two articles look at the types of evidence, the authors and the publications. Regardless of your stance on assisted suicide, decide which article supported their claim the best.

English 10- Today we took the quiz over Act one.  If you did not complete this, you need to do so before Friday !!  We then read Act Two Scene One.

Monday December 7, 2015

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: All make up work and revisions for quarter 2 are due Friday December 11, 2015!!!


English 9- Today I assigned the article Suicide by Choice Not So Fast. The two articles annotated and the questions for each will be due on Wednesday! Here are the questions if you need them:

PLEASE ANSWER ON A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER

Questions for the article:

“Suicide By Choice: Not So Fast” From the NY Times

1.     Would the author have been a good candidate for assisted suicide? Why?

2.     What do doctors think of the author?

3.     How could a “loved one’s look of exhaustion” or “nobody wants you at the party” persuade one to pick assisted suicide?

4.     Is the author for or against assisted suicide?  Identify the author’s claim. 

5.      What are the author’s best examples of evidence supporting their claim?

Questions for the article:

“Assisted suicide: Jack Kevorkian was just a sideshow” From the LA Times

1. What does the author want to do?  What is her problem?

2. What are some potential problems with assisting in someone’s death? 

3.  What does the author think the difference is between “killing someone” and assisted suicide?

4.     How did the mother react to being given the option of “suicide?”

5.     What is the author’s claim? Write out the actual line you identified for the claim

6.      What are the author’s best examples of supporting evidence?

v  Lastly, after reading these two articles look at the types of evidence, the authors and the publications. Regardless of your stance on assisted suicide, decide which article supported their claim the best.

EEnglish 10- Today we read Act 1 scene 4. There will be a quiz tomorrow! Here is the entire quiz for those students that are smart and check my blog: 

Act One Quiz. (50 pts.)

Matching. (21 pts.)

1. ______ Troy                                      a. Is being recruited to play college football

2. ______ Cory                                      b. Was shot in the head during WWII

3. ______ Bono                                      c. Has aspirations as a musician

4. ______ Rose                                      d. Killed a man during an attempted robbery

5. ______ Lyons                                    e. Troy’s mistress

6. ______ Gabriel                                  f. Admires Troy’s honesty and work ethic

7. ______ Alberta                                  g. Troy’s wife

Multiple Choice. (15 pts.)

8. ______ Which statement best describes Troy’s approach to fatherhood.

a. He feels that a father should be a friend first.

b. He is an uncaring father.

c. He sees being a father as a job or responsibility.

d. He is lax with discipline.

9. ______ What does Troy’s repeated bashing of African-American athletes suggest?

a. He believes African-Americans don’t have the opportunity to excel in professional sports.

b. He thinks all African-American athletes are lucky if they make it in professional sports.

c. He thinks African-Americans are inferior athletes.

d. He is jealous that he didn’t get the opportunity to play professionally.

10. ______ How does Troy’s refusal to shop at the A&P reflect his personal ideals?

a. He values being treated with respect more than money.

b. He likes to save his money as much as possible.

c. He always looks for the best bargain.

d. He’s a stubborn old man.

11. ______ What statement best describes the relationship between Troy and Gabriel?

a. They hate one other, but still respect one another’s ideas.

b. Troy looks after his invalid brother, and also likes the extra income.

c. Gabriel always tries to outdo Troy in competitive situations.

d. Troy is jealous of Gabriel’s success in life.

12. ______ What statement best describes the relationship between Troy and Lyons?

a. They hate one other, but still respect one another’s ideas.

b. Troy looks after his invalid brother, and also likes the extra income.

c. Troy views him as a free-loader that is wasting his life playing music.

d. Troy is jealous of Lyons’ success in life.

Short Answer. Answers must be in complete sentences. (14 total pts.)

13. Specifically describe the analogy Troy uses when talking about death. (4 pts.)

14. What is Troy’s complaint at work and what is the result of it?  What is ironic about the result? (6 pts.)

15. What common characteristic does the professions of musician and athlete share? Why does this bother Troy so much? (4 pts.)

Bonus. (2 pts.)

What major social change occurs shortly after the time when Fences takes place?

Friday December 4, 2015

English 9- Proposals are due today! We finished annotating the first assisted suicide article.

REMINDER: Final articles are due December 16!

English 10- Today we read Act one scene three in Fences. We then watched clips from this scene featuring Troy played by James Earl Jones and then by Denzel Washington. We discussed how each portrayed him in very different ways. Here is the link to watch the clips:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE2dDmMGfa4

Thursday December 3, 2015

English 9-

All students and parents, please read the following disclaimer about the articles and discussion we are going to start today:

We are now going to read articles based on an often uncomfortable topic. If you become uncomfortable at any time, you may take a break and come back when you are ready. If you are really struggling, you may propose an alternate assignment based on two opposing articles around a social topic. 

English 10- Today we read through Act on scene two in Fences. We will have a quiz at the end of Act on scene three.

Wednesday December 2, 2015

English 9- Today we went over answers for the 5 Types of Evidence. In addition, I went over the article project that is due Wednesday December 16.  Here is the sheet that I handed out in case you did not receive it:

Claim Article Assignment Due Wednesday December 16, 2015 

The purpose of this assignment is to mimic the articles we have been and will be reading in class—you need to develop a claim and support it. The key is to choose something you are passionate about. The article needs to be supported by 3 sources. These need to be credible websites! The article can be typed or written out, but must attempt to resemble a newspaper or magazine article. Images are not required but are encouraged. The assignment needs to be a minimum of two pages. A works cited page of your sources needs to be included.  Here are the important dates to remember:

Proposal due Friday December 4, 2015: This is simply a hand written piece explaining what your social topic is and what your exact claim is going to be. You will also need to explain how you are going to complete the assignment (access to technology, research, final project etc.)

Final project due Wednesday December 16, 2015: This is your final article in the best formatting and shape you can do. Remember, this can be handwritten, but it needs to be clean! Take pride in your hard work!

English 10- Today we started reading the introduction portions and Act 1 Scene 1 in Fences. If you were absent, please check out a book so you may catch up. 

Tuesday December 1, 2015

English 9- Today we took notes on Ethos, Pathos and logos. We added our annotations of the 5 types of evidence to include identifying claim and rhetorical argument.

English 10- Today we reviewed what life was like in the 1950's and 1960's to give context to our play Fences. 

Monday November 30, 2015

English 9- Today we took notes on claim and types of evidence. The 5 Types of Evidence annotation exercise is due tomorrow!! This is any easy grade, please be prepared!  Also, start thinking about which social issue you will want to research and write about!


English 10- Today we looked at the anticipation guide for the upcoming play Fences that we will be reading. You are to answer and explain your answer to the following statements. Please complete this in your notebook:

Fences by August Wilson – Anticipation Guide

Directions: Select an answer for each question and explain your reasoning.

1.  A husband and father’s only responsibility is to take care of his family’s needs (food, clothes, shelter), but he does not need to like his children or his wife.

YES  or NO

2.  Having good friends and a good family are more important than having a prestigious job or a successful career.

YES  or  NO

3.  Before the beginning of the play beings, Wilson has a poem that reads, “When the sins of our fathers visit us/ We do not have to pay host./We can banish them with forgiveness…”  Do you agree that we do not have to make the same mistakes that our parents or older relatives made?  

YES  or  NO

4.  If something bad happened in our own lives, or we were mistreated for certain reasons, we should not let our children pursue their dreams because they could get hurt in the very same way? 

YES or NO

5.  If you or your family was in desperate need of something and you didn’t have any money, you would steal to provide for your family.  

YES or NO

6.  The man who takes care of his responsibilities has more freedom than the man who does whatever he feels like.

YES  or  NO

Tuesday November 24, 2015

English 9- Today Type 3 papers were due.

English 10- Today Type 3 papers were due.

Monday November 23, 2015

Mr. Wells was out today. Type 3 writings are due tomorrow for both English 9 and 10!!

Friday November 20, 2015

English 9- Today was the final day to get outlines turned in. The final Type 3 project is due Tuesday, no exceptions! See yesterday's blog for the prompt if you need it.


English 10- Today was the final day to get outlines turned in. The final Type 3 project is due Tuesday, no exceptions! See yesterday's blog for the prompt if you need it.

Thursday November 19, 2015

English 9- Work day for outline and Type 3 for Anthem. Outlines need to be checked off by tomorrow! Final papers are due Tuesday November 24!

Here is the prompt if you need it:

Develop and explain a theme that captures the central idea from Anthem. Then, connect this theme to the author’s purpose for writing this text.

FCA’s

1.Use three quotes from the text

2.Complete all aspects of the prompt using proper terminology

3.Use “says, means, matters” to explain your quotes

English 10- Work day for outline and Type 3 for The Lord of the Flies. Outlines need to be checked off by tomorrow! Final papers are due Tuesday November 24!


Here is the prompt if you need it:

¨Prompt: Identify and analyze a conflict from The Lord of the Flies. Then, connect that type of conflict to a theme in the story. Basically, how did a conflict make a theme emerge from the story.

¨

¨FCA’s

1.Use at least 3 quotes from the text

2.Answer all parts of the prompt

3.Use “says, means, matters” to explain your quotes  

Wednesday November 18, 2015

Attention all students: Please be checking your grades in infinite campus. I should have them up and complete under quarter 2 grade by Thursday!


English 9- Today we reviewed the type three prompt for Anthem and worked on the outline. Outlines will now be due Friday November 20 due to yesterday's snow day. Please see Monday's entry for the prompt and directions.

English 10- Today I went over the prompt and outline for the Lord of the Flies final Type 3 writing. The out line is due Friday November 20. Please see Monday's entry for the prompt.

Tuesday November 17, 2015

No class today due to snow!!!

Monday November 16, 2015

English 9- Today we discussed the ending to Anthem. I also handed out an outline for the Type 3 writing prompt that is due Wednesday. If you didn't get the outline, please let me know so I can get you one. Here is the prompt for the Type 3 that is due Friday:

Develop and explain a theme that captures the central idea from Anthem. Then, connect this theme to the author’s purpose for writing this text.

FCA’s

1.Use three quotes from the text

2.Complete all aspects of the prompt using proper terminology

3.Use “says, means, matters” to explain your quotes

English 10- Today we concluded reading The Lord of the Flies. I will be assigning the final writing project for this tomorrow.  Here is the prompt if you want to think ahead:

Prompt: Identify and analyze a conflict from The Lord of the Flies. Then, connect that type of conflict to a theme in the story. Basically, how did a conflict make a theme emerge from the story.

¨

¨FCA’s

1.Use at least 3 quotes from the text

2.Answer all parts of the prompt

3.Use “says, means, matters” to explain your quotes  

Friday November 13, 2015

English 9- Today we read as much as we could in Anthem. HOMEWORK: Make sure you finish the texts on your own. We will start our writing assignment for this texts on Monday.


English 10- Today we read through chapter 10 in The Lord of the Flies. Your mission is to read chapter 11 for HOMEWORK.

Thursday November 12, 2015

English 9- Today we individually worked through the author's craft chapter 4 through 7 analysis. This is due tomorrow!


English 10- Today we analyzed chapter 8 and 9 in The Lord of the Flies.

Wednesday November 11, 2015

English 9- Today we looked at the characterization of Equality, Liberty, Union and International. We then reviewed chapter 7 and worked on the author's craft analysis.

English 10- Today we finished the theme and topic analysis group activity. Then we reviewed chapter 8, specifically Simon's dialogue with the Lord of the Flies in The Lord of the Flies.

Tuesday November 10, 2015

English 9- Today we read chapter 7 in Anthem and started working on the chapter 4 to 7 analysis sheet.


English 10- Today we finished working on the group topic and theme identification activity. Make sure you have finished all the questions for chapter 8 and 9.

Monday November 9, 2015

English 9- Today we worked on questions for chapter 2, 3, and 4. If you did not complete these, you need to finish them for homework. All students need to have read through chapter 6. Here are the questions:

Chapter 2

1.       How are men and women allowed to interact? How often do the men get to see the women?

2. Why is Equality so concerned about Liberty’s age?

3. What relationship does Equality have with his parents?

4. Analyze and explain the dialogue between Equality and Liberty on page 43: “You are not one of our brothers, Equality 7-2521, for we do not wish you to be.”

5. We learn some of the things that are in the Uncharted forest. What are these things? Why are they significant?

Chapter 3

1. Equality makes several important discoveries. What things does Equality discover?  Analyze and explain why these discoveries are important?
2. Synthesize the last paragraph of the chapter on page 54.  (Take everything that is going on in this paragraph and bring it together into your own words.)

Chapter 4

1. Explain the conversation between Equality and Liberty in this chapter. Why is it significant and important?

English 10- Today we started a group topic and theme exercise. We will complete this tomorrow. Make sure you understand topic and theme, as well as being able to apply it to The Lord of the Flies. 

Friday November 6, 2015

English 9- Today we took the a short test over tone and mood in Anthem. If you were absent, please see me right away to figure out a time to make this up.

REMINDER: FINAL DRAFTS OF NARRATIVE #2 are due MONDAY!!! You need to include the rough draft, peer review and Final draft!!


English 10- Today I checked out books and we took review notes over conflict. Students need to have read through chapter 9 by Monday and completed the comprehension questions.  Here are the questions for chapters 8 and 9 if you need them:

Chapter 8 Comprehension Questions. Class Copy, please do not write on sheet.

1.  What two things does Ralph say that insults Jack? 

2.  Who calls the meeting? 

3.  List two reasons that Jack offers for why Ralph is not a proper chief.

4.  What kind of vote does Jack call for? 

5.  What childish thing does Jack say after the vote doesn’t go his way? 

6.  What does Simon suggest doing? 

7.  Where does Piggy suggest building the fire? 

8.  Where do Maurice, Bill, and Roger go? 

9.  Where does Simon go? 

10.  What does Jack rub all over Maurice? 

11.  What do they do with the sharpened stick? 

12.  What is the pig’s head name? 

13.  When Jack comes for the fire, what is he wearing? 

14.  How does Jack try to tempt the boys who have stayed with Ralph?

15.  What does the Lord of the Flies say to Simon about having fun? 

Chapter 9 Comprehension Questions. Class Copy, please do not write on sheet.

1.  What does Simon find on the mountain? 

2.  What does Simon do after smelling the dead body? 

3.  Which side of the island had a little bit of smoke? 

4.  What does this imply about who most of the boys are following? 

5.  What is Piggy sure is going to happen? 

6.  What does Piggy suggest doing? 

7.  What does Jack wave when he speaks? 

8.  After the boys have eaten all they want, Jack and Ralph try to persuade the boys do what? 

9.  What does Jack say about the conch? 

10.  Whose side do most the boys choose? 

11.  What is the chant?  How has it changed from previous chapters? 

12.  What does Simon try to tell the boys?

13.  What happens to Simon?

14.  What happens to the man on the parachute?

Thursday November 5, 2015

English 9- Today we went over the group projects we created on Wednesday. We continued reading Chapter 2. If you did not finish the chapter, you will need to complete it for homework.  There will be a test tomorrow over the content we have been covering.  If you are paying attention to my blog, you are in luck.  Here is the test for you to preview and prepare for:

1. What is tone?

2. What is mood?

3. What is the tone of Anthem so far? Use an example from the text to explain this.

4. What is the mood of Anthem so far? Use an example from the text to explain this.

5. Define topic. What are some topics that have shown up in Anthem so far?

6. Define theme. What is a theme in Anthem so far?

7. Find an example of figurative language in Anthem. Explain why it is an example of figurative language. Explain why figurative language is important in writing.

8. What is due Monday? Are you going to be prepared?

English 10- Today we took the re-test for chapter's 1-6. Students should be through chapter 8 by Monday.

Wednesday November 4, 2015

English 9- Today we completed peer reviews of narrative number two.  REMINDER: Final draft is due Monday November 9!!


English 10- Today we reviewed group created answers to the first Lord of The Flies test. REMINDER: The makeup test is tomorrow, Thursday November 5 after school!! This test starts at 3:30 pm !!!

Tuesday November 3, 2015

English 9- Today we did a group activity analyzing author's craft and purpose in Anthem. NOTE: a rough draft of your second narrative is due tomorrow!!!


English 10- Today we reviewed test one for The Lord of The Flies. NOTE: The make up or re-take is Thursday after school at 3:30!!! 

Monday November 2, 2015

English 9-  NOTE: Narrative 2 rough draft due Wednesday!!! Today we finished reading chapter 1 in Anthem. Questions for chapter 1 are due tomorrow at the start of class. Here are the questions if you still need them: 

1. Describe the world Equality 7-2521 is living in

2. Why does 7-2521 refer to himself as we?

3. In the Council of Vocations, Equality 7-2521 is given a job. What is his job?

4. Describe the relationship between International 4-8818 and Equality 7-2521. How does Equality 7-2521 feel about this relationship?

5. What do Equality 7-2521 and International 4-8188 find during their vocation?

6. Hypothesize what the “Unmentionable times” could be

English 10- Today we finished chapter 7 in The Lord of the Flies and completed comprehension questions. NOTE: Make up or re-take for Lord of the Flies test one is Thursday after school at 3:30pm!!!!

Friday October 30, 2015

English 9 and 10: Today we read and analyzed Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe.

Thursday October 29, 2015

English 9- Today we finished chapter one. The questions for chapter one are due Monday:

1. Describe the world Equality 7-2521 is living in

2. Why does 7-2521 refer to himself as we?

3. In the Council of Vocations, Equality 7-2521 is given a job. What is his job?

4. Describe the relationship between International 4-8818 and Equality 7-2521. How does Equality 7-2521 feel about this relationship?

5. What do Equality 7-2521 and International 4-8188 find during their vocation?

6. Hypothesize what the “Unmentionable times” could be. 

English 10- Today we read all of chapter 6 and started chapter 7. If you missed the test from yesterday, you need to schedule a time to make this up. You may not take it any later than Monday November 2nd!!

Wednesday October 28, 2015

English 9- Today we completed reading chapter 1 in Anthem and answered comprehension questions. Here are the questions:

1. Describe the world Equality 7-2521 is living in

2. Why does 7-2521 refer to himself as we?

3. In the Council of Vocations, Equality 7-2521 is given a job. What is his job?

4. Describe the relationship between International 4-8818 and Equality 7-2521. How does Equality 7-2521 feel about this relationship?

5. What do Equality 7-2521 and International 4-8188 find during their vocation?

6. Hypothesize what the “Unmentionable times” could be. 

English 10- Today we took a test over chapters 1-5/6 in The Lord of the Flies. Students should be through chapter 6.

Tuesday October 27, 2015

Today is an SLO day, no literacy classes.

English 10: If you are smart enough to check my blog, you get a bonus!! Here are the EXACT questions to the test tomorrow for The Lord of the Flies:

Lord of the Flies Chapter 1-6 Test

1. Analyze the island as a symbol.  What is the significance of the scar upon that symbol?

2. Characterize Jack. Discuss his development from chapter one to chapter six. Use at least two examples from the text to support your thinking.

3. Characterize Piggy. Discuss his development from chapter one to chapter six.  What does Piggy symbolize?

4. Describe and analyze what lands on the island at the start of chapter 6.

5. Civilization is a topic that continuously emerges in the novel. What are the connections that the boys have to society? Critique what is happening to these connections.

6.  Explain the significance of the following quote: “Here, invisible yet strong, was the taboo of the old life. Round the squatting child was the protection of parents and school and policemen and the law. Rodgers arm was conditioned by a civilization that knew nothing of him and was in ruins.” (pg. 62)

7. Analyze and explain the following quote: “…I know there isn’t no beast—not with claws and all that, I mean—but I know there isn’t no fear, either,” (pg. 84)

Monday October 26, 2015

English 9- Today I checked out books and we started reading chapter 1 in Anthem. If you did not receive a copy, see me right away.


English 10- Today I handed back chapter 1-4 review questions and we reviewed symbolism and characterization.  We will have a test over chapters 1 through 6 on Wednesday.  Make sure you are comfortable with characterization, symbols and major plot events.

Friday October 23, 2015

English 9- Today we took the quarter 2 benchmark. The completed annotations, questions and graphic organizer for Abandoned Farmhouse is due on Monday.  Here are the questions if you need them:

1.What is the mood of the poem? Give examples to support your thinking

2.What is the tone of the poem? Give examples to support you thinking

3.What do you think happened to the family? Give examples to support you thinking

English 10- Today we took the quarter 2 benchmark. Students should be through chapter 6 in The Lord of the Flies.

Thursday October 27, 2015

English 9- Today we took notes on point-of-view and practiced analyzing author's craft. Completed annotations, graphic organizer and questions for Abandoned Farmhouse will be due on Monday.  Here are the questions if you want to get a head start:

1.What is the mood of the poem? Give examples to support your thinking

2.What is the tone of the poem? Give examples to support you thinking

3.What do you think happened to the family? Give examples to support you thinking

English 10- Today we completed reading chapter 5 in The Lord of the Flies. Note: we will have a quiz over chapters 1-6 next Wednesday.