Freshmen: Today we focused on reviewing for the semester final. Everything you need to know is on the blog. Be sure to complete the research portion of the exam and to bring it with you to class on Tuesday. Please be sure to finish your essay on the film More for Tuesday, as well. Read for 20 minutes twice and keep working on Membean.
Sophomores: Today our focus was on reading. You should be to the start of "The Audiovisual, Part III" for Monday. Finish up Membean if you need to. Your review guide for the final is on the blog.
Honors Sophomores: Today our focus was on reviewing for the semester final (see the blog for details). Please read everything up to the start of "The Audiovisual, Part III" for our next class meeting and finish up Membean.
CNF: Today we finished Waiting for Superman and talked about educational best practices. Keep reading Three Cups of Tea if you can. Your essay prompt for the final is posted on the blog.
Friday, May 29, 2015
Sophomore Honors Western Traditions Second Semester Final Exam 2015 Study Guide
Hello. Here's what you need to know about your final. It comprises 20% of your semester grade and consists of two parts: A 60 question objective exam worth 60 points and an essay exam worth 100 points. However, you must have your Hero Catch-Phrase Project notes for the exam. If you don't have these notes you cannot take the essay exam as it is based on these notes. The prompt will be provided the day of the exam.
The objective exam will focus on the following: Aristotle's three unities and the tragic hero; archetypes; the monomyth; the four stages of the hero; the Hero Catch-Phrase Project. All this should be in your notes and on various handouts we used this year. Please see me if you have any questions.
The objective exam will focus on the following: Aristotle's three unities and the tragic hero; archetypes; the monomyth; the four stages of the hero; the Hero Catch-Phrase Project. All this should be in your notes and on various handouts we used this year. Please see me if you have any questions.
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Thursday, May 28
Freshmen: Today we reviewed some key literary terms and concepts and viewed a short film by Mark Osborne titled More. Your task is to write an argumentative essay where you answer the following prompt: What is the theme of the film More?.You need to use at least three of the rhetorical devices we have studied this year in the body of your essay, a lead and conclusion technique we studied this year. Give your piece a compelling title when you finish. Your essay is due June 2, as is the research for your final exam. Bring both to class June 2. Read tonight for 20 minutes and complete your work this week on Membean.
Sophomores: Today we read from Tuesdays With Morrie and also talked a bit about the semester final. Tonight, please read "The Professor Part II," and the "Seventh...," "Eighth...," and "Ninth..." Tuesdays. Your essay is due tomorrow, and complete your work on Membean.
Honors Sophomores: Today we viewed the second interview Morrie does with Kopple; please read everything through (including) "The Professor." Finish up Uncle Joey's seminal work, your final groovy essay, and any Membean work to finish.
CNF: Today we finished up Waiting for Superman. Some related links: http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/350/human-resources or http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/550/three-miles Read from Three Cups of Tea if you can.
Sophomores: Today we read from Tuesdays With Morrie and also talked a bit about the semester final. Tonight, please read "The Professor Part II," and the "Seventh...," "Eighth...," and "Ninth..." Tuesdays. Your essay is due tomorrow, and complete your work on Membean.
Honors Sophomores: Today we viewed the second interview Morrie does with Kopple; please read everything through (including) "The Professor." Finish up Uncle Joey's seminal work, your final groovy essay, and any Membean work to finish.
CNF: Today we finished up Waiting for Superman. Some related links: http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/350/human-resources or http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/550/three-miles Read from Three Cups of Tea if you can.
Sophomore Western Traditions Final Exam Study Guide 2015
Hello. Here's what you need to know about your final. It comprises 20% of your semester grade and consists of two parts: A 50 question objective exam worth 50 points and an essay exam worth 100 points. However, you must have your Hero Catch-Phrase Project notes for the exam. If you don't have these notes you cannot take the essay exam as it is based on these notes. The prompt will be provided the day of the exam.
The objective exam will focus on the following: Aristotle's three unities and the tragic hero; archetypes; the monomyth; the four stages of the hero; the Hero Catch-Phrase Project. All this should be in your notes and on various handouts we used this year. Please see me if you have any questions.
The objective exam will focus on the following: Aristotle's three unities and the tragic hero; archetypes; the monomyth; the four stages of the hero; the Hero Catch-Phrase Project. All this should be in your notes and on various handouts we used this year. Please see me if you have any questions.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Compelling Non-Fiction Second Semester Final Exam
Compelling Non-Fiction Second Semester Final Exam
This semester we studied the notion of what the world would be like without us, as well as what the world can be like with us. With that in mind, your final exam is to write an essay that details what specific, tangible, and measurable thing (or things) you will do in the next calendar year to make the world a better place. In the course of your essay, you should reference some of the things we have read, viewed, and discussed, as well as how the thing we have read, viewed, and discussed have impacted your thinking about this concept of each individual person making the world a better place. Your essay should be double spaced and clear of most conventions errors. The essay should have a clear beginning, middle, and end, and display depth and clarity of thought. Provide a compelling (non-fiction) title at the top when finished. Not included in your grade, but expected from me, is periodic updates from you over the next year as to how your plan is working out. Good luck, and thank you for your time and effort this semester.
Freshmen English 2015 Second Semester Final Exam Study Guide
Hello freshmen. Your second semester final exam will be comprised of three parts and counts for 20% of your final semester grade.
Part 1 is an objective exam that will cover the following topics: Things covered in The Elements of Style, lead and conclusion techniques, sonnet, haiku, citing sources, various rhetorical devices we have covered this semester, and other things covered in your notes. This will be worth 60 points.
Part II is an argumentative essay exam worth 100 points. Here is your prompt: "Recently, cell phones in schools have become a hot-button topic, with strong reasons for and against allowing cell phones in schools. Imagine your school is going to ban all cell phones from the campus, even from lockers and backpacks. Anyone caught with one will be immediately suspended, regardless of circumstance. In an essay, argue (FOR or AGAINST) this ban, citing evidence that you have collected. You must cite the evidence correctly in a blended citation, either in blocked or in-text citation form, or using a technique from They Say I Say, as you build your case in order to get credit. You also must use one of the lead and conclusion techniques we have studied this year. An effective essay will also use provide some context as to why you are entering the conversation as a writer, as they discuss in They Say I Say. Give your piece a compelling title when finished."
As you can see, you will either be assigned to argue for or against the ban, though you won't know which until you arrive for the test. You also have to do some outside research before the exam. You need to find three facts about cell phones that you could use to support the ban, and three facts about cell phones that you could use to argue against the ban. All six of these facts need to be written on a single sheet of paper, and the sources for each fact needs to be cited. Remember the diverse forms examples take - numbers, facts, statistics, anecdotes, quotes, among others. This is Part III of your exam, and is worth 30 points total (5 points per fact).
So, the final exam is worth 190 points total.
Part 1 is an objective exam that will cover the following topics: Things covered in The Elements of Style, lead and conclusion techniques, sonnet, haiku, citing sources, various rhetorical devices we have covered this semester, and other things covered in your notes. This will be worth 60 points.
Part II is an argumentative essay exam worth 100 points. Here is your prompt: "Recently, cell phones in schools have become a hot-button topic, with strong reasons for and against allowing cell phones in schools. Imagine your school is going to ban all cell phones from the campus, even from lockers and backpacks. Anyone caught with one will be immediately suspended, regardless of circumstance. In an essay, argue (FOR or AGAINST) this ban, citing evidence that you have collected. You must cite the evidence correctly in a blended citation, either in blocked or in-text citation form, or using a technique from They Say I Say, as you build your case in order to get credit. You also must use one of the lead and conclusion techniques we have studied this year. An effective essay will also use provide some context as to why you are entering the conversation as a writer, as they discuss in They Say I Say. Give your piece a compelling title when finished."
As you can see, you will either be assigned to argue for or against the ban, though you won't know which until you arrive for the test. You also have to do some outside research before the exam. You need to find three facts about cell phones that you could use to support the ban, and three facts about cell phones that you could use to argue against the ban. All six of these facts need to be written on a single sheet of paper, and the sources for each fact needs to be cited. Remember the diverse forms examples take - numbers, facts, statistics, anecdotes, quotes, among others. This is Part III of your exam, and is worth 30 points total (5 points per fact).
So, the final exam is worth 190 points total.
Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27
Freshmen: Today we wrapped up our study of various rhetorical devices necessary to make a compelling argument. Your homework tonight is to read for 20 minutes and to take the quiz on Membean.
Sophomores: We continued reading Tuesdays With Morrie today. Read "The Professor," "The Fourth Tuesday...," "The Fifth Tuesday...," and "The Sixth Tuesday..." for homework. Don't forget about your essay, and you have a Membean quiz tonight and work on Membean this week.
Honors Sophomores: Today we began reading Tuesdays With Morrie. Please read the sections titled "The Orientation," "The Classroom," and "Taking Attendance" for homework tonight. Continue with Campbell, your essay is due Friday, and you have a Membean quiz tonight and work on Membean this week.
CNF: Today our focus on education continued, but shifted to education in America as we viewed Waiting For Superman.
Sophomores: We continued reading Tuesdays With Morrie today. Read "The Professor," "The Fourth Tuesday...," "The Fifth Tuesday...," and "The Sixth Tuesday..." for homework. Don't forget about your essay, and you have a Membean quiz tonight and work on Membean this week.
Honors Sophomores: Today we began reading Tuesdays With Morrie. Please read the sections titled "The Orientation," "The Classroom," and "Taking Attendance" for homework tonight. Continue with Campbell, your essay is due Friday, and you have a Membean quiz tonight and work on Membean this week.
CNF: Today our focus on education continued, but shifted to education in America as we viewed Waiting For Superman.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22
Freshmen: Today we concluded our study of various rhetorical devices present in Supersize Me. Work on Membean and keep reading.
Sophomores: Today we began Tuesdays With Morrie. Please read the sections that end "The Audiovisual," and "The Orientation," "The Classroom," and "Taking Attendance" for homework. I would also like you to write one final essay for the class. It is due May 29. There are two prompts to choose from, either: Describe your most important mentor. Or, Describe your hero. Regardless of whichever prompt you choose, your essay must have the following: Use a lead and conclusion technique we studied this year and place it in your header; place a great title top and center; describe your mentor or hero in great detail, focusing especially on telling stories about this person; type the piece.
Honors Sophomores: Today we listened to "Act V" from This American Life. Keep reading JC and finish your last essay.
CNF: Today we concluded Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden?
Sophomores: Today we began Tuesdays With Morrie. Please read the sections that end "The Audiovisual," and "The Orientation," "The Classroom," and "Taking Attendance" for homework. I would also like you to write one final essay for the class. It is due May 29. There are two prompts to choose from, either: Describe your most important mentor. Or, Describe your hero. Regardless of whichever prompt you choose, your essay must have the following: Use a lead and conclusion technique we studied this year and place it in your header; place a great title top and center; describe your mentor or hero in great detail, focusing especially on telling stories about this person; type the piece.
Honors Sophomores: Today we listened to "Act V" from This American Life. Keep reading JC and finish your last essay.
CNF: Today we concluded Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden?
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Wednesday, May 20
Freshmen: Today we began a study of how a documentary filmmaker employs all the various rhetorical devices we've studied this year to build an argument in a documentary. Your homework is to work on Membean and to read for 20 minutes.
Sophomores: Today we had our final seminar on Hamlet; we will begin Tuesdays With Morrie on Monday. Finish up your work on Membean.
Honors Sophomores: Today we had our final seminar on Hamlet. Please read the essay at the back of your text titled "Hamlet: A Modern Perspective." Finish up Campbell and begin working on your final essay; we will begin Tuesdays With Morrie on Monday. Finish up your work on Membean.
CNF: Today we began Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden? If you can, continue reading Three Cups of Tea at home.
Sophomores: Today we had our final seminar on Hamlet; we will begin Tuesdays With Morrie on Monday. Finish up your work on Membean.
Honors Sophomores: Today we had our final seminar on Hamlet. Please read the essay at the back of your text titled "Hamlet: A Modern Perspective." Finish up Campbell and begin working on your final essay; we will begin Tuesdays With Morrie on Monday. Finish up your work on Membean.
CNF: Today we began Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden? If you can, continue reading Three Cups of Tea at home.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Tuesday, May 19
Freshmen: Today we continued to focus on the mode of argument. Read for 20 minutes tonight and continue to work on Membean.
Sophomores: Today we finished reading 5.2. For homework, in the back of your book, is an essay titled "Hamlet: A Modern Perspective." Please read it tonight and work on Membean. Your Triple Entry Journal is due tomorrow.
Honors Sophomores: Today we talked about the various archetypes that fit Hamet and what that reveals about him as a character. Tonight, please read Act V and work on Membean. Due tomorrow is your bookmark and your Triple Entry Journal.
CNF: Today we continued to read from Three Cups of Tea.
Sophomores: Today we finished reading 5.2. For homework, in the back of your book, is an essay titled "Hamlet: A Modern Perspective." Please read it tonight and work on Membean. Your Triple Entry Journal is due tomorrow.
Honors Sophomores: Today we talked about the various archetypes that fit Hamet and what that reveals about him as a character. Tonight, please read Act V and work on Membean. Due tomorrow is your bookmark and your Triple Entry Journal.
CNF: Today we continued to read from Three Cups of Tea.
Monday, May 18, 2015
Monday, May 18
Freshmen: Today we started an overview of the final rhetorical device we'll study this year - argument. Read for 20 minutes, work on Membean, and take the Membean quiz tonight.
Sophomores: Today we focused on 5.1. Finish reading it at home. You have a Membean quiz tonight and should work on it this week.
Honors Sophomores: Today we focused on the various archetypes that fit Hamlet. Take the Membean quiz tonight and keep up with the reading 4.6 and 4.7.
CNF: We continued reading Three Cups of Tea.
Sophomores: Today we focused on 5.1. Finish reading it at home. You have a Membean quiz tonight and should work on it this week.
Honors Sophomores: Today we focused on the various archetypes that fit Hamlet. Take the Membean quiz tonight and keep up with the reading 4.6 and 4.7.
CNF: We continued reading Three Cups of Tea.
Friday, May 15, 2015
Friday, May 15
Freshmen: Today we began work on an essay that uses division and classification as its primary mode. Your homework this weekend is to type it up and bring it in to class on Monday. Your essay must have the following components: Be typed, identify in your header and use a lead and conclusion technique that we've studied in class well, use the technique of division and classification well, be free of most conventions errors, and have an interesting title. Complete your work on Membean and read for 20 minutes this weekend.
Sophomores: Today we finished up the essays by Bloom. Finish all of Acts I-IV if you haven't already. Complete your work on Membean, as well.
Honors Sophomores: Today we shared your excellent soliloquies, and finished Bloom's excellent essays. Read 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5.122-245 this weekend. Complete your work on Membean and if your essay is not done, well....
CNF: Today we continued to read Three Cups of Tea. If you can read over the weekend, that would be great.
Sophomores: Today we finished up the essays by Bloom. Finish all of Acts I-IV if you haven't already. Complete your work on Membean, as well.
Honors Sophomores: Today we shared your excellent soliloquies, and finished Bloom's excellent essays. Read 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5.122-245 this weekend. Complete your work on Membean and if your essay is not done, well....
CNF: Today we continued to read Three Cups of Tea. If you can read over the weekend, that would be great.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Thursday, May 14
Freshmen: Today we continued our focus on the technique of division and classification. Read for 20 minutes tonight and don't forget about Membean. Remember your letters to the editor are due in a week.
Sophomores: Today we read some essays by Harold Bloom. If you're not done with all of Acts I-IV, finish them, please, and continue to work on Membean.
Honors Sophomores: Today we concluded the essays by Harold Bloom and worked a little more on your soliloquies. A typed version of your soliloquy is due Friday. Read 4.1 and 4.2 for homework tonight, keep reading from Campbell, and get your essays done ASAP. Don't forget about Membean.
CNF: Today we read from Three Cups of Tea.
Sophomores: Today we read some essays by Harold Bloom. If you're not done with all of Acts I-IV, finish them, please, and continue to work on Membean.
Honors Sophomores: Today we concluded the essays by Harold Bloom and worked a little more on your soliloquies. A typed version of your soliloquy is due Friday. Read 4.1 and 4.2 for homework tonight, keep reading from Campbell, and get your essays done ASAP. Don't forget about Membean.
CNF: Today we read from Three Cups of Tea.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 13
Freshmen: Today our focus was on Division and Classification, as well as on the punctuation mark that helps us do that - the comma. Read for 20 minutes Tuesday and Wednesday, and keep working on Membean. If you submitted a definition essay to turnitin.com, you are required to go back, access the comments, and revise it based on the comments. This is due Thursday.
Sophomores: We focused on a story called "Act V" from This American Life before we read Act V from Hamlet.
Honors Sophomores: Today we worked on your revised soliloquies and also read some essays about Hamlet by Harold Bloom. Read 3.3 and 3.4 for Thursday's class.
CNF: Today we talked about a variety of things, ranging from our culture's definition of femininity to the obligations of creators of non-fiction, and began reading Three Cups of Tea.
Sophomores: We focused on a story called "Act V" from This American Life before we read Act V from Hamlet.
Honors Sophomores: Today we worked on your revised soliloquies and also read some essays about Hamlet by Harold Bloom. Read 3.3 and 3.4 for Thursday's class.
CNF: Today we talked about a variety of things, ranging from our culture's definition of femininity to the obligations of creators of non-fiction, and began reading Three Cups of Tea.
Monday, May 11, 2015
Monday, May 11
Freshmen: Today we began a focus of division and classification. Speaking of which, remember to finish your creative response poems, each in a different motif in response to whatever artwork you have chosen. Bring it to class on the block day this week and work on Membean. Read for 20 minutes.
Sophomores: Today our focus was on 4.5 and Hamlet and the archetype that best fits him. Read 4.6 for homework and work on Membean.
Honors Sophomores: "Focus on Hamlet's famous soliloquy today we did." Thank you, Yoda. He's right, and your task is to rewrite his soliloquy from the point of view of another character. This character could be a stock character (e.g. a cowboy, or gangsta rapper, or valley girl) or a particular one (e.g. Hazel, or Homer Simpson, or, in my case, Yoda or Elmo). Regardless, your reboot of the soliloquy must do two things: 1. Address the universal concerns Hamlet meditates on, and, 2. Address these universal concerns through the particular lens of your character. Obviously, Yoda thinks about these issues in a slightly different way than Hamlet does, and I tried to reflect that in my work. You'll have some time in class on Friday, and these are due Monday. Also, work on Membean and
CNF: Today we had a seminar regarding Season of Life and Undefeated.
Sophomores: Today our focus was on 4.5 and Hamlet and the archetype that best fits him. Read 4.6 for homework and work on Membean.
Honors Sophomores: "Focus on Hamlet's famous soliloquy today we did." Thank you, Yoda. He's right, and your task is to rewrite his soliloquy from the point of view of another character. This character could be a stock character (e.g. a cowboy, or gangsta rapper, or valley girl) or a particular one (e.g. Hazel, or Homer Simpson, or, in my case, Yoda or Elmo). Regardless, your reboot of the soliloquy must do two things: 1. Address the universal concerns Hamlet meditates on, and, 2. Address these universal concerns through the particular lens of your character. Obviously, Yoda thinks about these issues in a slightly different way than Hamlet does, and I tried to reflect that in my work. You'll have some time in class on Friday, and these are due Monday. Also, work on Membean and
CNF: Today we had a seminar regarding Season of Life and Undefeated.
Friday, May 8, 2015
Friday, May 8
Freshmen: Today we continued our focus on creative response. You were assigned one of the motifs we studied this week and asked to write a poem in that motif in response Picasso's Guernica, which can be found at http://www.pablopicasso.org/guernica.jsp. This is due on Monday.
You were also asked to choose a work of art that you would like to write a creative response to. You need to write two poems, each in a different motif. Identify the motif you are using in your header. These poems are due Tuesday, along with a photo of the art you are responding to. If you want to create a project that can be displayed in the classroom, like on a poster board, you can earn some extra credit. Read for 20 minutes and complete Membean.
Sophomores: Today we focused on figuring out which archetype best fits Hamlet - fittingly, almost any archetype applies to him. Your homework over the weekend is to read 4.3 and 4.4 and have at least three entries in your 3EJ done.
Honors Sophomores: Today we focused on Act I from Hamlet, specifically the character of Polonius and the advice he provides Laertes in 1.3. Read 1.4 and 1.5 for homework, work on Membean, and get going on your next essay in response to Campbell's book.
CNF: Today we finished Season of Life; if you're not done, finish it this weekend, and we'll discuss it on Monday.
You were also asked to choose a work of art that you would like to write a creative response to. You need to write two poems, each in a different motif. Identify the motif you are using in your header. These poems are due Tuesday, along with a photo of the art you are responding to. If you want to create a project that can be displayed in the classroom, like on a poster board, you can earn some extra credit. Read for 20 minutes and complete Membean.
Sophomores: Today we focused on figuring out which archetype best fits Hamlet - fittingly, almost any archetype applies to him. Your homework over the weekend is to read 4.3 and 4.4 and have at least three entries in your 3EJ done.
Honors Sophomores: Today we focused on Act I from Hamlet, specifically the character of Polonius and the advice he provides Laertes in 1.3. Read 1.4 and 1.5 for homework, work on Membean, and get going on your next essay in response to Campbell's book.
CNF: Today we finished Season of Life; if you're not done, finish it this weekend, and we'll discuss it on Monday.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Thursday, May 7
Freshmen: Today we continued to focus on the idea of creative response. Read for 20 minutes and work on Membean.
Sophomores: We continued to focus on the monomyth. Tonight, go to http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/huron.english/files/howtoreadliteraturelikeaprofessor_ft.pdf and read the section titled Interlude: One Story, and also read 4.1 and 4.2. Work on Membean.
Honors Sophomores: We continued to focus on the monomyth. Work on Membean and finish Act I (1.4 and 1.5) for class tomorrow.
CNF: Today we finished Undefeated and finished reading Season of Life.
Sophomores: We continued to focus on the monomyth. Tonight, go to http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/huron.english/files/howtoreadliteraturelikeaprofessor_ft.pdf and read the section titled Interlude: One Story, and also read 4.1 and 4.2. Work on Membean.
Honors Sophomores: We continued to focus on the monomyth. Work on Membean and finish Act I (1.4 and 1.5) for class tomorrow.
CNF: Today we finished Undefeated and finished reading Season of Life.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Tuesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 6
Freshmen: Today we continued studying creative response, focusing on poetry written in response to 20th century American art. Think about some art you are familiar with and like over the next couple of days, read for 20 minutes tonight and Wednesday, and work on Membean.
Sophomores: Today we focused on Joseph Campbell's Monomyth, and will continue it tomorrow. Continue to read from Hamlet and work on Membean.
Honors Sophomores: See above.
CNF: We concluded the film Undefeated.
Sophomores: Today we focused on Joseph Campbell's Monomyth, and will continue it tomorrow. Continue to read from Hamlet and work on Membean.
Honors Sophomores: See above.
CNF: We concluded the film Undefeated.
Monday, May 4, 2015
Monday, May 4
Yes, I know, it's Star Wars Day. Of course I know that...
Freshmen: Today our focus was on Creative Response. You are to write a creative response to Langston Hughes's poem "Mother to Son." There are several things to consider here: How does the son feel about the mother's advice? What's his level of education? What's his age? Do you want to intersperse his response with his mother's advice, ala Cat Stevens's "Father and Son"? Adhere to standard format. Read for 20 minutes and take your Membean quiz.
Sophomores: Today we shared the soliloquies you wrote. Your homework is to read 3.3 and take your Membean quiz.
Honors Sophomores: Today we concluded the film version of Hamlet. Your job is to read Act 1, Scene 1 (1.1) and take your Membean quiz.
CNF: Today we began watching Undefeated.
Freshmen: Today our focus was on Creative Response. You are to write a creative response to Langston Hughes's poem "Mother to Son." There are several things to consider here: How does the son feel about the mother's advice? What's his level of education? What's his age? Do you want to intersperse his response with his mother's advice, ala Cat Stevens's "Father and Son"? Adhere to standard format. Read for 20 minutes and take your Membean quiz.
Sophomores: Today we shared the soliloquies you wrote. Your homework is to read 3.3 and take your Membean quiz.
Honors Sophomores: Today we concluded the film version of Hamlet. Your job is to read Act 1, Scene 1 (1.1) and take your Membean quiz.
CNF: Today we began watching Undefeated.
Friday, May 1, 2015
Yoda and Elmo Sample Soliloquies
Okay, 8th period, you asked for it, you got it:
Be, or be not? That, the question is.
Suffering, a natural part of life is,
Yet, to transform oneself into the Force, may
Suffering, a natural part of life is,
Yet, to transform oneself into the Force, may
for some, too scary a proposition be.
Know we not what dreams may come to us
while in the sleep of the Force we be.
For others, the dark side they choose,
their suffering giving way to despair, anger, and hatred.
Unable to cope are they with corrupt Chancellors,
Sith Lords, and Jedi whose vows they break.
Some might even his quietus make with a bare lightsaber.
But a Jedi embraces suffering,
Using the force for knowledge and defense,
Never for attack.
For others, the dark side they choose,
their suffering giving way to despair, anger, and hatred.
Unable to cope are they with corrupt Chancellors,
Sith Lords, and Jedi whose vows they break.
Some might even his quietus make with a bare lightsaber.
But a Jedi embraces suffering,
Using the force for knowledge and defense,
Never for attack.
Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hatred,
hatred leads to suffering,
and thinking too much action does prevent.
-- Soft, now you, the fair Chewbacca...
good relations with the Wookies, I have.
Elmo is confused.
Elmo doesn’t know what’s better:
To take the hard parts of Elmo’s World
Or just to kill Elmo…
What do you think, Mr. Noodle?
Mr. Noodle – if I die, you must tell my story.
But back to Elmo’s soliloquy:
To die, to sleep… If Elmo sleeps
He won’t have any more troubles, Baby.
But what happens when Elmo sleeps?
That’s the hard question Elmo can’t answer,
For who would deal with
Oscar the Grouch, or Zoe never returning Elmo’s love
But for fear of what happens when Elmo goes
To the great Sesame Street in the Sky
Elmo doesn’t know what’s better:
To take the hard parts of Elmo’s World
Or just to kill Elmo…
What do you think, Mr. Noodle?
Mr. Noodle – if I die, you must tell my story.
But back to Elmo’s soliloquy:
To die, to sleep… If Elmo sleeps
He won’t have any more troubles, Baby.
But what happens when Elmo sleeps?
That’s the hard question Elmo can’t answer,
For who would deal with
Oscar the Grouch, or Zoe never returning Elmo’s love
But for fear of what happens when Elmo goes
To the great Sesame Street in the Sky
from which no one ever returns,
not even Mr. Hooper…
I wonder if Elmo will see Mr. Hooper again?
All this thinking makes Elmo tired.
I think I will just take a nap instead.
I wonder if Elmo will see Mr. Hooper again?
All this thinking makes Elmo tired.
I think I will just take a nap instead.
Friday, May 1
Freshmen: Today we focused on writing an example or illustration essay. The prompt is: Are you in favor of, or opposed to, school uniforms? Your essay has the following requirements, with points in parentheses: Interesting title (5), clear thesis (5), use of lead and conclusion technique (20), eight paragraphs minimum (8), use of a one-sentence paragraph (2), use of at least three distinct kinds of examples (30), at least one blended citation (10), standard grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format (20). Your typed essay is due Monday; read for 20 minutes; complete Membean work.
Sophomores: Today we continued to work on your revisions of Hamlet's soliloquy. They are due Monday. Also read 3.2.95-175 and 3.2.253-430.
Honors Sophomores: We nearly finished viewing Hamlet. This weekend, please read the essays at the front of the text titled "Shakespeare's Hamlet" and everything in "Reading Shakespeare's Language" up until "Shakespeare's Life."
CNF: We nearly finished reading Season of Life.
Sophomores: Today we continued to work on your revisions of Hamlet's soliloquy. They are due Monday. Also read 3.2.95-175 and 3.2.253-430.
Honors Sophomores: We nearly finished viewing Hamlet. This weekend, please read the essays at the front of the text titled "Shakespeare's Hamlet" and everything in "Reading Shakespeare's Language" up until "Shakespeare's Life."
CNF: We nearly finished reading Season of Life.
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