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.