Oct. 8, 2007
English 11:
Finish Crucible Essay:
Write a 250-350 word essay which:
1. Identifies and discusses a theme or issue from a work of literature.
2. Provides evidence (three examples) of that theme from that work of literature - go to www.classzone.com/eservices.
3. Compares that theme or issue to another work or event.
4. Provides evidence (three examples) of that theme in another work or event.
5. Includes MLA Citations from the original work and at least one outside source. Look for information at Newser or Newsweek.com.
6. Includes Work Cited of both sources.
7. Submit to turnitin.com
Read The Idea Killers by Kurt Vonnegut - write down and define, find synonym and language of origin for vocabulary list using Dictionary.com
AP English 12:
Discuss Winesburg, Ohio
HW: Finish college application essay
Oct. 9, 2007
English 11:
Pass out Catcher in the Rye - begin reading
HW: Vonnegut vocabulary list- definition, synonym, language of origin; continue reading Catcher in the Rye, pp. 1-26
AP English 12:
Discuss college application essays
Discuss “Paper Pills” in Winesburg, Ohio - pp. 10 - 12
HW: Read Winesburg, Ohio – “The Thinker” p. 73, “The Strength of God” p. 86 and “The Teacher” – p. 93
Oct. 10, 2007
English 11:
Read excerpt from Field of Dreams; view video Field of Dreams
HW: Continue reading Catcher in the Rye pp. 26-52.
AP English 12:
Discuss – “The Thinker” p. 73, “The Strength of God” p. 86 and “The Teacher” – p. 93 in Winesburg, Ohio
HW: Read Winesburg, Ohio - “Death” p. 135, “Sophistication” p. 144
Oct. 11, 2007
Parent Conferences
11:30-3:00 & 4:30-7:00
Oct. 12, 2007
NEOEA Day - No School
LANGUAGE ARTS STANDARDS
OH GLI A.1 "Recognize and identify how authors clarify meanings of words through context and use definition, restatement, example, comparison, contrast and cause and effect to advance word study."
OH GLI D.6 "Recognize characteristics of subgenres including satire, parody and allegory and explain how choice of genre affects the expression of a theme or topic."
OH GLI D.7 Analyze the characteristics of various literary periods and how the issues influenced the writers of those periods