The Death of a Salesman-by Arthur Miller
The reading guides are due on 5-14 and 5-15-09. IB Diploma students who have been testing have until 5-29-09.
Use the following reading guides to help you to study the play as you read. You may fill them out online or by hand.
Literary Features Salesman.doc
Historical Context.Salesman.doc
Character Study Chart-Salesman.doc
The Importance of Being Earnest
March 23- April 17
March 23-27-Read Acts I and II during class. Complete a set of study notes for Acts I/II using the tasks described in the attached documents. Type your notes using an outline and bulleted statements style.
Due Thursday and Friday April 16/17.
Individual Oral Presentation
2/24-25/09- Instructions given in class. The IOP is the assessment for the group four works. We will begin the presentations on Thursday 3/5 and Friday,3/6 and continue until March 27, 2009.
Individual Oral Presentation Prompt 09
Here is a link to the play Pygmalion, by George Bernard Shaw
A Streetcar Named Desire- February 2, 2009
Reading schedule
2/2/09-Pick up book and read introduction and Scenes 1-2 by 2/5-2/6
2/5/09- Read scenes 3,4,5 by Monday, 2/9/09
2/10/09- Read scenes 6,7,8,9 by 2/12/09
2/12/09- Read scenes 10,11- Fiish play by 2/17/09
Assignments
For each of the following assignments, consult class notes on Studying Drama and also see the power point below. Answers should be typed using MLA format. Always use quotes to support your claims. Answers should be in paragraph form approximately 1/3-1/2 page in length.
2/5/09 Analysis of Scenes 1-2 (due 2/11-2/12) see link below:
A Streetcar Named Desire-hw.1.doc
2/9/09 Analysis of scenes 3-5 (due 2/18-19) see link below:
A Streetcar Named Desire-hw2.doc
2/19/09 Analyssis of scenes 6-9 (due 2/20/09) see link below:
A Streetcar Named Desire-HW3.doc
Streetcar Final exam- In class essay 2/24-25.
Classical Greek Drama -January 12, 2009
Antigone Final Activity- These will be done in class on Friday 1/30/09 and Monday 2/2/09.
Final Essay Prompt- Essays are due Friday, February 6, 2009 Prompt is attached below.
Greek Drama Notes-Notes were taken from this power point as well as a lecture on Aristotle's Poetics. You will need to get the notes form a classmate. The power point is below.
Literary Analysis-Answer the following questions in short answer essay format. I would prefer that the responses are typed in MLA format. These ideas will later be developed into an essay. Two of these are due on Thursday and Friday 1/22, 1/23. The other two are due on Monday 1/26/09. You may choose the order.
1. What is the larger moral issue at stake in the dispute between Creon and Antigone? Who do you think is right?
2. Compare the reactions of Antigone and Ismene to Creon's edict and to his condeming Antigoneto her death.
3. What personal characteristics influence Antigone to defy Creon and bury her brother? Is she an idealist or does she defy the king out of obstinate pride? Use quotes to support your claims.
4. What commentary is Sophocles making on the nature of absolute power in Antigone?
Dialectical Journal Entries--due Tuesday and Wednesday 1/20-1/21/09
Five entries on the themes below. Write a quote and a supporting paragraph for each entry.
Themes: Custom and Tradition/Religion (2), Choices and Consequences (2), Betrayal (1)
Greek Drama Vocab-trouble uploading the document. Be sure to get the info from class.
Greek Drama Power Point-again trouble uploading--get info from classsmates if needed.
Poetry Unit- November 4, 2008
Reminder! Check the oral commentary schedule in class this week! These will be recorded the week of 12/8/08. This is your final exam-all students must record.
Here are some tips to review for commentaries and the rubrics:
Individual Oral Commentary Prompt.doc
Poetry homework 12-4/5-08- Read all of the Langston Hughes poetry and answer the questions on the last page. This work is due on or before 12/12/08. The pdf file below has several of Hughes works in it. The select poems I chose for you are The Weary Blues, Dreams, Dream Deferred, Dream Variations, As I Grew Older, Will V-Day Be Me-Day Too?, Let America Be America Again,Theme for English B, and Dinner Guest: Me.
Questions for analyzing Langston Hughes
Poetry homework 11-20-08- Read the following poems and answer the questions (short paragraphs) on both pages of poetry. Work may be handwritten or typed and is due on Weds and Thurs 12/3-4/08.
O Captain My Captain-Whitman.doc
We began our look into poetry this week by reviewing literary terms and looking at Poe's The Raven. Homework is to use the attached poetry analysis guide to analyze the attached poem. the work is to be typed or handwritten and is due in class on 11/12 or 11/13.
Use this excerpt from TS Eliot's The Love song of J Alfred Prufrock to complete a poetry analysis.
Take a look at the power point below for general info on poetry analysis.
Short Story Unit- October 6, 2008
Study notes were taken on the short story. Learn meanings to vocabulary taken from each story as we read. They will be attached on a few documents below. Check this site daily for updates on which stories to read BEFORE class time. Use the link attached here to gain access to stories and more information about Poe.
Knowing Poe website
New short story notes on Poe's themes
Poe's Style-themes-GothicLiterature.pdf
The last two Poe stories!! EEEK!! These will be covered the week of 10/27/08.
William Wilson -a few print copies are available if you cannot read from a computer. Pay attention to the way the narrator leads the reader to believe certain ideas about the charactrer William Wilson and how he persuades the reader to make judgments about him.
The Assignation-what is the significance of the title? What must the reader assume about the characters?
10-28-29-08 Watch movie trailers for ideas--Pay attention to what the director wants the viewer to see and think about the movie. You may be unable to see the YOU TUBE selections at school, watch them at home or I will play them for you in the classroom. The others you should be able to see, I hope. Ok not really- you will have to wait for me to show you these, sorry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDVlQPpVUA8
http://www.trailerspy.com/trailer/1164/Twilight-International-Trailer
Short Story Project-Movie Trailer click the link below to see the requirements and due dates. The second link can be used for your storyboard rough draft and the third link is a formal version that you will turn in on 10-31-08.
Short Story Unit Project.pub
What is a storyboard?
A storyboard is an outline, generally illustrated, that is used in the planning of a television show, movie, commercial, or play. In more recent years, the word has also been applied to video games and web pages. You could think of a storyboard as an illustrated flow chart. The illustrations are somewhat similar to the art in comic books.
Storyboard-filmstrip.pdf
Storyboard graphic-final due 10-31-08
Compare/Contrast essay 10-21-08-Using the compare/contrast graphics we created in class, write a compare/contrast essay about the main characters from the Poe stories we have read. You may choose 2 or all 3 of the characters to write about. You should incorporate 2-3 quotes to support your claims about the characters. Be sure to include an intro and conclusion. This essay should be 2 pages typed and is due in class on 10-23 and 10-24-08.
New! 10-20-08 Comparing main characters-Using the Venn diagram attached, write similarities and differences found between the three main characs. in TTH, COA and BC. See titles below. Use the second diagram to compare the characters from each story again only giving the details for each separately. You might use similar colors among characters for similar details.
Venn diagram 3 part
Main idea w/details
Readings for week of 10-20-08
The Fall of the House of Usher 10-21-08 see link below
The Fall of the House of Usher.doc
FHU quiz link below:coming soon...
The Pit and the Pendulum 10-23-08 see link below
The Pit and the Pendulum.doc
Short story notes: Please read and copy notes from class to your notebook.
Short Story Notes
The Masque of the Red Death-10-6-08
Masque Vocabulary 10-9-08
READ TTH (below) before class on 10-9-08 To use the Poe website for this, go to the "Poe the Writer' link and click on "My Tell Tale Heart".
Tell-Tale Heart 10-9-08
READ BC (below) before class on 10-16-08 To use the Poe website for this, go to the "Poe the Writer" link and click on "Picture This". You can turn on the audio for the story.
The Black Cat 10-16-08
This week we are also reading on 10-14-08 The Cask of Amontillado. To use the Poe website for this, go to the "Poe the Writer" link and click on "Point of View". You should explore the beginning and end of the story from three different pov. Read the original which is in 1st person-Montresor's pov.
The Cask of Amontillado.10-14-08 doc
More vocabulary words to know-click links Be sure to find the meanings of these vocabulary terms as we will use them in some way later.
Masque of the Red Death-vocab.doc
Cask of Amontillado-vocab.doc
The Black Cat Vocab
Prose nonfiction unit- August 12, 2008
New essays for week of 9/29/08
Each class is reading one of the following essays on Monday- adding notes and then returning the essay on Wednesday and Thursday so they can be exchanged with the other class.
Per 4 Annie Dillard ,"This is the Life" link below
http://www.billemory.com/dillard/dillard.html
Per 5 E. B. White, "Once More to the Lake" link below
http://www.moonstar.com/~acpjr/Blackboard/Common/Essays/OnceLake.html
College entrance essay-personal statement
Prompts are attached below. As discussed in class on 9/29/08.
Persuasive Essay Final Draft -posted 9/22/08
Final typed draft of essay (800 words) is due on Thursday 9/25 and Friday 9/26. At that time, be prepared to hand in the concept map, the planning sheet, the edited rough draft and the final copy! Phew!
Persuasive Writing Tecchniques 9/8/08
Use the links below for tips to help you in writng your essay:
Use this writing prompt for directions on the persuasive essay.
PersuasiveEssayonCivilRightsIssue.doc
Transition words for persuasive arguments
James Baldwin essay study questions: The essay was given out in class on 9/10 and 9/11. Choose 2 of the questions on which to write an answer and be ready to discuss in class next week Wed and Thurs. There are web links at the end of the questions that may prove helpful.
The Discovery of What It Means to Be an Ameri.doc
Research a Civil Rights Issue- homework 9/4/5/08
Use books, newpaper articles and the internet to research information on a topic of interest to you that affects the civil rights of others. Bring ideas to class on Monday 9/8/08. Use the list of vocabulary attached below the speech link to get ideas of issues. You may use current or past issues of concern.
"I Have a Dream" Speech - ML King, Jr.
Read through Dr. King's speech and note examples of allusion (2), metaphor (5), and anaphora (2), and symbolism (1). Write quotes and explanations in dialectical journal format. Due 9/4 and 9/5. See link to speech below.
MLK I Have a Dream-speech text.pdf
Letter from Birmngham Jail-ML King, Jr.
Assignment: After reading the text, find 5 examples of figurative language including simile, metaphor, personification, and paradox and record them with brief explanations. Then write a paragraph discussing how the use of f.l. contributes to the writing. What is King's message to the people who read/hear his words?
Next, write 2 of your own sentences using f.l.
MLK-LetterfromBirminghamJail.doc
My Dungeon Shook- James Baldwin
Link to letter below;
Assignment: Write an "open letter" to someone giving them advice on how to live their life based on the experiences you have had in yours. Rough draft due Monday 8/25. Final typed draft due 8/27 and 8/29.
How It Feels to Be Me-Zora Neale Hurston
Write a 2 page essay entiltled, "How it Feels to Be Me". Paper must be typed MLA format. Prompt link is attached. Rough drafts due 8/19, 20. Final drafts due 8/21, 22.