Really? A snow day in October? Where are we, Antarctica?
As a result of this record-breaking weather, your test on TKAM has been moved to Monday, November 7.
Stay warm!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Week of October 24, 2011
Monday: Read through chapter 14.
Tuesday: Read through chapter 17 and work on the paper that is due next Monday. Keep taking notes on the similarities between TKAM and the Scottsboro Trials.
Wednesday: Analyze the passages and post your response on Nicenet.
Thursday through Sunday: Read through chapter 27. This section includes vital passages for your paper. Pull direct quotes to defend your response to the prompt.
Remember that your paper is due on Monday!
Tuesday: Read through chapter 17 and work on the paper that is due next Monday. Keep taking notes on the similarities between TKAM and the Scottsboro Trials.
Wednesday: Analyze the passages and post your response on Nicenet.
Thursday through Sunday: Read through chapter 27. This section includes vital passages for your paper. Pull direct quotes to defend your response to the prompt.
Remember that your paper is due on Monday!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Paper due October 31
To Kill a Mockingbird Assignment (100 points)
Required reading by everyone: “The First Scottsboro Trials (April 1931)” by
Miss Hollace Ransdall. This article can be found at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law website listed below.
Topics to consider as you read:
Miscegenation laws;
Plessy versus Ferguson;
Ruby Bates and her family;
Samuel Leibowitz;
Judge Horton’s warnings to potential lynchers;
Judge Horton’s instructions to the jury; and
Scottsboro, Alabama.
Websites:
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/scottsboro/scottsb.html
http://academic.udayton.edu/Race/02rights/jcrow02.html
Required writing by all: After you read the articles, please write a three-page paper that ties To Kill a Mockingbird to the Scottsboro Trials and Jim Crow laws. You should include direct references to the text. This paper will be due Monday, October 31.
Required reading by everyone: “The First Scottsboro Trials (April 1931)” by
Miss Hollace Ransdall. This article can be found at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law website listed below.
Topics to consider as you read:
Miscegenation laws;
Plessy versus Ferguson;
Ruby Bates and her family;
Samuel Leibowitz;
Judge Horton’s warnings to potential lynchers;
Judge Horton’s instructions to the jury; and
Scottsboro, Alabama.
Websites:
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/scottsboro/scottsb.html
http://academic.udayton.edu/Race/02rights/jcrow02.html
Required writing by all: After you read the articles, please write a three-page paper that ties To Kill a Mockingbird to the Scottsboro Trials and Jim Crow laws. You should include direct references to the text. This paper will be due Monday, October 31.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Week of October 10
10/10 - Did you read the first chapter of To Kill a Mockingbird?
10/11 - Did you read "That Evening Sun" by Faulkner? How is Joyce Carol Oates's style reminiscent of Faulkner's style?
10/12 - Read chapters two and three of To Kill a Mockingbird.
10/13 - Read chapter four. You know the text.
10/14 - Read chapter five.
Literary term of the week: Anaphora
Anaphora is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of a clause or another group of words. Anaphora imparts emphasis and creates balance.
Look back at "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Poe. Can you find several examples of this?
10/11 - Did you read "That Evening Sun" by Faulkner? How is Joyce Carol Oates's style reminiscent of Faulkner's style?
10/12 - Read chapters two and three of To Kill a Mockingbird.
10/13 - Read chapter four. You know the text.
10/14 - Read chapter five.
Literary term of the week: Anaphora
Anaphora is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of a clause or another group of words. Anaphora imparts emphasis and creates balance.
Look back at "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Poe. Can you find several examples of this?
Friday, September 23, 2011
Week of September 26, 2011
Monday through Wednesday: Be sure to work on your Gothic poems. Email a copy to me by Thursday at lunch time. In addition, you need to read "A Cask of Amontillado" and "To My Mother." Keep adding to the vocabulary list in the back of your notebook.
Friday: Read "The Pit and the Pendulum." Track Gothic elements, and think about the political aspects of the story. Also read "The Raven." Keep track of the literary devices that Poe used to create the poem. This information belongs in your notebook.
Friday: Read "The Pit and the Pendulum." Track Gothic elements, and think about the political aspects of the story. Also read "The Raven." Keep track of the literary devices that Poe used to create the poem. This information belongs in your notebook.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Homework for the Week of September 19
Monday: Read "Annabel Lee."
Tuesday: Read "Alone" and work on a list of vocabulary words.
Wednesday: Read "The Masque of the Red Death."
Thursday: Share your favorite lines from one of Poe's pieces, and explain why those lines appeal to you. Use Nicenet. (5 points)
Friday: Work on your Gothic poem and presentation. (75 points)
Tuesday: Read "Alone" and work on a list of vocabulary words.
Wednesday: Read "The Masque of the Red Death."
Thursday: Share your favorite lines from one of Poe's pieces, and explain why those lines appeal to you. Use Nicenet. (5 points)
Friday: Work on your Gothic poem and presentation. (75 points)
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Important Information
General Grading Scale and Late Work Policy
The list below covers the grading scale for almost all of the work that you will complete this year. Points will be assigned as follows:
HOMEWORK/CLASSWORK: 5 - 25 points
QUIZZES/INFORMAL WRITING: 25 - 75 points
TESTS/PROJECTS/FORMAL WRITING: 75 - 200 points
RESEARCH PAPER/RESEARCH PROJECT: 250 - 400 points
As far as late work is concerned, there will be a 10% deduction for major papers and projects that are 1 day late and a 20% deduction for major papers and projects that are 2 days late. General homework that is late will not receive any credit. Students with real, documented excuses can see me to work out individual, private arrangements to submit late work.
The list below covers the grading scale for almost all of the work that you will complete this year. Points will be assigned as follows:
HOMEWORK/CLASSWORK: 5 - 25 points
QUIZZES/INFORMAL WRITING: 25 - 75 points
TESTS/PROJECTS/FORMAL WRITING: 75 - 200 points
RESEARCH PAPER/RESEARCH PROJECT: 250 - 400 points
As far as late work is concerned, there will be a 10% deduction for major papers and projects that are 1 day late and a 20% deduction for major papers and projects that are 2 days late. General homework that is late will not receive any credit. Students with real, documented excuses can see me to work out individual, private arrangements to submit late work.
Welcome Back!
Hi, everyone and welcome to a new year!
Listed below are some questions to consider to help you prepare for the Socratic Seminar:
What seems to be the author's purpose?
What is the author's attitude towards the subject?
How does the author establish tone (diction, details, examples)?
Are there any shifts in the passage in tone or position? If so, what is their effect?
Are there any examples of figurative language (metaphors, similes)? What are they utilized to show?
How would you describe the author's style?
What and how does the piece speak to the human condition? relate to humankind? comment on what it means to be human?
Listed below are some questions to consider to help you prepare for the Socratic Seminar:
What seems to be the author's purpose?
What is the author's attitude towards the subject?
How does the author establish tone (diction, details, examples)?
Are there any shifts in the passage in tone or position? If so, what is their effect?
Are there any examples of figurative language (metaphors, similes)? What are they utilized to show?
How would you describe the author's style?
What and how does the piece speak to the human condition? relate to humankind? comment on what it means to be human?
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Welcome!
To access Nicenet, please go to Nicenet.org and on click on Join a Class. Next type in this class key: Z3Z558ZHZ00 .
For the fields username and first name, please enter your first name followed by the first letter of your last name. An example is Jon C.
If your name is already taken, simply add a number to the end of your last name.
For the field labeled password, use your student ID number.
Keep your username and password because you will need this information several times this year.
Click on Join a Class.
Click on Finish Registration.
Retype your username and password before you click on Log in to the ICA.
Use your High Point email address.
Once you are logged in, work in the Conferencing section.
For the fields username and first name, please enter your first name followed by the first letter of your last name. An example is Jon C.
If your name is already taken, simply add a number to the end of your last name.
For the field labeled password, use your student ID number.
Keep your username and password because you will need this information several times this year.
Click on Join a Class.
Click on Finish Registration.
Retype your username and password before you click on Log in to the ICA.
Use your High Point email address.
Once you are logged in, work in the Conferencing section.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Congratulations!
Happy summer, everyone!
Relax, read a good book in addition to those Klimas assigned, and stay cool. I'll see you in September.
Take care!
Mrs. Porter
Relax, read a good book in addition to those Klimas assigned, and stay cool. I'll see you in September.
Take care!
Mrs. Porter
Friday, May 27, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
A Raisin in the Sun
This is just a reminder that the quiz on Act I and on background information will be tomorrow, May 25.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Research Papers
Please check your High Point email accounts for the latest news. All research papers and corrected annotated bibliographies are due this Friday, May 20 at the beginning of class. Please print your work before your arrival in the classroom.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Research
Please check your High Point email accounts for research tasks.
To share your works cited or annotated bibliography, go to the Shared Projects section of Noodle Tools and type in my name (Mrs. Porter). I will send you an email if your attempt is unsuccessful.
As far as the first three days of this week are concerned, read about your short stories using Gale (found on the library's homepage) and Short Stories for Students. Use the note card feature found in Noodle Tools to record your information.
To share your works cited or annotated bibliography, go to the Shared Projects section of Noodle Tools and type in my name (Mrs. Porter). I will send you an email if your attempt is unsuccessful.
As far as the first three days of this week are concerned, read about your short stories using Gale (found on the library's homepage) and Short Stories for Students. Use the note card feature found in Noodle Tools to record your information.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Week of April 4
Welcome to the 1920s!
The Great Gatsby is oftentimes referred to as the first great American novel. As you read, consider the elements that reflect American culture. You need to pay attention to plot, character, setting, and ideas in order to reflect on this concept.
As far as homework is considered, read a chapter each night and take notes. Be on guard for a pop quiz. As far a new literary terms are concerned, figure out the novel's extended metaphor and figure out the reason cataloguing is used. Finally, analyze eye imagery for clues about relationships between the characters.
The Great Gatsby is oftentimes referred to as the first great American novel. As you read, consider the elements that reflect American culture. You need to pay attention to plot, character, setting, and ideas in order to reflect on this concept.
As far as homework is considered, read a chapter each night and take notes. Be on guard for a pop quiz. As far a new literary terms are concerned, figure out the novel's extended metaphor and figure out the reason cataloguing is used. Finally, analyze eye imagery for clues about relationships between the characters.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Snow days - Hemingway take two
Let's try this once again. Please be prepared to respond to questions about "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber" on Monday and to questions about "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" on Tuesday. Groups will lead the discussions.
Next we will create haiku to summarize many of the texts that we have read this year. Use Nicenet to share your work.
Finally, the week will end with the Roaring Twenties and the Lost Generation. Research the changes that were made to the Constitution in the early 1900s and know who coined the term the Lost Generation. For homework, read "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" and the first chapter of The Great Gatsby.
Next we will create haiku to summarize many of the texts that we have read this year. Use Nicenet to share your work.
Finally, the week will end with the Roaring Twenties and the Lost Generation. Research the changes that were made to the Constitution in the early 1900s and know who coined the term the Lost Generation. For homework, read "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" and the first chapter of The Great Gatsby.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Week of March 21
Please consider the following questions as you read "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber" and "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" by Ernest Hemingway:
How does dialogue develop character?
How do characters help develop the themes found in the text?
What is the tone of the passage and are there shifts in tone? How is the author establishing the tone (diction, details, syntax, examples)?
What images are present in the passage? How do those images contribute to your understanding of the text?
Are there any examples of figurative language such as similes or metaphors? What do they add to the meaning of the text?
How does the story speak to the human condition?
What struggles do the characters face, and how do those struggles develop the themes found in the text?
Reflect on the title. Examine both the title and text for symbols.
Reflect on bravery and bravado.
What stereotypes of women are present? Are female characters oversimplified? Weak? Foolish? Excessively naive? Are they supportive or independent? Powerless or strong? Subservient or in control?
If the female characters have any power, what kind is it? Political? Economic? Social? Psychological?
How do the male characters talk about female characters? How do the male characters treat the female characters?
How do the female characters act toward the male characters?
Is the work in general sympathetic to female characters?
How does dialogue develop character?
How do characters help develop the themes found in the text?
What is the tone of the passage and are there shifts in tone? How is the author establishing the tone (diction, details, syntax, examples)?
What images are present in the passage? How do those images contribute to your understanding of the text?
Are there any examples of figurative language such as similes or metaphors? What do they add to the meaning of the text?
How does the story speak to the human condition?
What struggles do the characters face, and how do those struggles develop the themes found in the text?
Reflect on the title. Examine both the title and text for symbols.
Reflect on bravery and bravado.
What stereotypes of women are present? Are female characters oversimplified? Weak? Foolish? Excessively naive? Are they supportive or independent? Powerless or strong? Subservient or in control?
If the female characters have any power, what kind is it? Political? Economic? Social? Psychological?
How do the male characters talk about female characters? How do the male characters treat the female characters?
How do the female characters act toward the male characters?
Is the work in general sympathetic to female characters?
Sunday, March 6, 2011
The Scarlet Letter - Week of March 7
This week you should read chapters 16 and 17 on Monday, chapters 18 and 19 on Tuesday, and finish the novel by next Monday. Expect a multiple-choice quiz on chapter 18 this Wednesday and a writing prompt on Thursday. The multiple-choice assessment is worth 7 points and the writing prompt is worth 25 points.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Week of February 28
Your homework is:
Monday - Read chapters 8 and 9;
Tuesday - Study for a quiz;
Wednesday - Read chapters 10 and 11;
Thursday - Finish chapter 13; and
Friday - Read through chapter 15.
You should take notes as you read. Hint, hint.
Monday - Read chapters 8 and 9;
Tuesday - Study for a quiz;
Wednesday - Read chapters 10 and 11;
Thursday - Finish chapter 13; and
Friday - Read through chapter 15.
You should take notes as you read. Hint, hint.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
The Scarlet Letter
Homework
Wednesday: Read "The Market Place." Prepare for an Applied Practice multiple-choice quiz.
Thursday: Read chapters three through five and take notes.
Friday: Read chapters six and seven and take notes.
If you leave your book in school, then you should simply use an online version. See the link on the side of this page.
Wednesday: Read "The Market Place." Prepare for an Applied Practice multiple-choice quiz.
Thursday: Read chapters three through five and take notes.
Friday: Read chapters six and seven and take notes.
If you leave your book in school, then you should simply use an online version. See the link on the side of this page.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
February 14 through 18, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
All notes for Mississippi Trial, 1955 and Bone by Bone by Bone are due at the beginning of Thursday's class. Expect an in-class writing prompt on Thursday and a Socratic Seminar on Friday. Both will be graded.
All notes for Mississippi Trial, 1955 and Bone by Bone by Bone are due at the beginning of Thursday's class. Expect an in-class writing prompt on Thursday and a Socratic Seminar on Friday. Both will be graded.
Monday, February 7, 2011
February 7, 2011
Are you a budding genius who is the apple of your mother's eye? Do you crave the best of all possible worlds and hope to find yourself on the top of the world? Do you work yourself to the bone and burn the midnight oil completing your assignments? On top of it all, do you mind your p's and q's? Do you bend over backward to do everything just right and then wonder why your teacher says that she wants to tear out her hair when she reads your papers? It's because you need to throw in the towel and eliminate cliches from your writing!
Homework:
Last Friday: Create a list of fifteen cliches and bring a shoebox to class.
By Friday: Bury ten cliches both physically (in a shoebox) and metaphorically (in an elegy). Forward your elegies using email.
And each night: Read either Bone by Bone by Bone or Mississippi Trial, 1995 and keep a dialectical journal. You must read the text and complete eight journal entries by Thursday, February 17.
Homework:
Last Friday: Create a list of fifteen cliches and bring a shoebox to class.
By Friday: Bury ten cliches both physically (in a shoebox) and metaphorically (in an elegy). Forward your elegies using email.
And each night: Read either Bone by Bone by Bone or Mississippi Trial, 1995 and keep a dialectical journal. You must read the text and complete eight journal entries by Thursday, February 17.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Happy New Year!
Welcome back! I hope that you had a wonderful break and that you are well rested and ready to work.
Please remember that a major paper is due TOMORROW! Don't be late. Also, make sure to take one last look at the assignment, so that you are on topic and meet all of the requirements.
As far as exams are concerned, the exam for Period 8 will be held on Thursday, January 20 and the exam for Period 9 will be held on Friday, January 21. Pay close attention to the topics that we cover over the next few weeks.
Finally, vocabulary for The Crucible is due this Thursday and finish reading Act I by Monday.
Please remember that a major paper is due TOMORROW! Don't be late. Also, make sure to take one last look at the assignment, so that you are on topic and meet all of the requirements.
As far as exams are concerned, the exam for Period 8 will be held on Thursday, January 20 and the exam for Period 9 will be held on Friday, January 21. Pay close attention to the topics that we cover over the next few weeks.
Finally, vocabulary for The Crucible is due this Thursday and finish reading Act I by Monday.
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