“Nothing will come of nothing: speak again.” ― William Shakespeare, King Lear

How I feel when you ask great questions!

English

You can find 1984 in PDF format in yesterday's blog: last line.

Read 'chapter one' and answer the questions.

B block please do the Chocolate editing and proofreading exercise.

Mere Christianity

Please read chapter one of book three for Thursday's class and ensure that you have finished your project chapter for tomorrow. 

“Many a true word hath been spoken in jest.” ― William Shakespeare, King Lear

Mere Christianity

Quiz tomorrow on Book Two.
Begin reading your project chapter and thinking of ways to make your 'interview' successful.


English

Poetry Tuesday tomorrow! Please read Dulce et Decorum Est. THIS webpage will give you the poem and supporting text to enjoy and understand the poem fully.

(Block B read introductory notes handed out at the end of class)

Postscript: Is there an English student who would like to do a newsletter write-up/poem for King Lear? I have been asked to give that task to someone but I would rather a student volunteer because they want to than me arbitrarily assigning the job. See me in person if you are up for the challenge! (No good deed goes unrewarded)



NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR!

It's Friday!

How I went down the stairs today--what with it being Friday and all!

English

Let's Learn about Theme!

Please be prepared to give a great answer for the following questions on Theme for Monday:

1. Describe the best way(s) in which the theme of a story may be stated.
2. Distinguish between the theme of a story and the central purpose.
3. Differentiate between the typical themes of commercial vs. literary stories.
4. Stat the six principles relating the theme as described in this reading.

Mere Christianity

Finish answering the questions for ch. 4 if you did not in class.

Read chapter 5 for the weekend and answer the questions.

Remember that you have a quiz on Tuesday for Book Two.

“How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is To have a thankless child!” ― William Shakespeare, King Lear

English 12

Please complete the questions at the end of  Plot and Structure (chapter two). These along with Journal entry number one: What's the difference between a revolutionary and a murderer? are due tomorrow. This should be a 10 minute timed response. See what thoughts you can produce in 10 minutes please.

1. Define the term "plot".
2. Describe the importance of conflict in fiction.
3. Differentiate between the protagonist.
4. Explore the importance of the element of surprise in fiction.
5. Consider  the differences between a happy, an unhappy, and an indeterminate ending.
6. Review the importance of artistic unity in literary fiction.

p.s. Students if you can get/prefer a digital copy (KOBO or otherwise) of 1984 please let me know. The sooner we can assign 1984 to everybody, the better.

Mere Christianity

Read chapter 3 "The Shocking Alternative" and answer questions...and maybe read it twice since "it's easy to read, hard to understand."

“As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods. They kill us for their sport.” ― William Shakespeare, King Lear

Mere Christianity

• Ensure you have completed your journal entry #1 that was written on the board: what is Lewis offering in Mere Christianity?
• Read Chapter 2 of Book Two and answer these questions.

English

• Create three Level 3 Questions Here is the phraseology for these types of questions.
• Again, please select a Literary Circle book if you have not done so and begin reading it in your free time.

If He takes you to it, He'll see you through it!

Mere Christianity

Chapter 1: The Rival Conceptions of God--read and answer the questions.
Hanson, Ethan, Shirley take the quiz Wednesday at lunch. We will be at Bard.
Chapter 2: The Invasion--read and answer the questions THIS IS FOR WEDNESDAY'S CLASS!

English

Write a 5 sentence max paragraph that is well supported stating what you believe is the theme of The Man He Killed.
Read Just Lather, That's All by Hernando Tellez. This story is found in your duo-tang. Didn't bring it home? Read it Here

"Monday it is. Do this we must." Yoda

Mere Christianity

Quiz tomorrow on the first 5 chapters of Book One. We will review chapter 5 first and then take a quiz in the format of short answer.

English

Remember to get your Bard on the Beach forms signed and returned to me. Tonight's homework is posted below. Please read this poem and be prepared to critically discuss its meaning.

The powerpoint to The Destructors is HERE.