VOCABULARY LOG: 12/1/14

1. rhyme scheme: the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines of a poem or verse
2. sonnet: a poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having ten syllables per line
3. Petrarchan sonnet:   Also known as an Italian sonnet. The original Italian sonnet form divides the poem's 14 lines into two parts, the first part being an octave and the second being a sestet.
4. octave: the first 8 lines of a Petrachan sonnet with the rhyme scheme: a b b a a b b a
5. sestet:  the last 6 lines of a Petrarchan sonnet with the rhyme scheme:                  c d c d c /c d d c d c/c d e c d c/c d e c e d/c d c e d c  *the rhyme scheme in a sestet is flexible
6. line: a single sentence in a poem
7. stanza: a group of lines in a poem
8. couplet: two consecutive lines that rhyme in a poem
9. brittle (adj.): to shatter or break easily (syn. = sensitive
10. contrived (adj.): deliberately created rather than happening naturally or spontaneously (syn. = forced, artificial)
11. oath (n.): a promise regarding one’s future (syn. = vow, guarantee)

REVIEW: ACTS 1-3: Please complete the following on LOOSELEAF.  Prepare to submit tomorrow, Thursday, 12/4.

1.Choose two major characters in Act 1 and characterize their relationship. How do they influence the plot that takes place in Acts 2 and 3?

2.Who are the “spies” in Act 2? Out of these characters, who would you consider the most manipulative spy? Explain, citing at least one line from the play in your response.

3.How would you characterize King Claudius in Act 3? Cite evidence from the play in your response.

4.Why does Queen Gertrude decide to speak to Hamlet? What was his reaction and in your opinion, was he justified in his treatment of her?

5.How does Polonius die and in your opinion, who is to blame for his death?

1. pry (v.): to inquire too closely into a person's private affairs. (syn. = to be nosy or a busy body)
2. purport (v.): to falsely appear or claim to be or do something (syn. = impersonate; pretend)
3. inquire (v.): ask for information from someone (syn. = investigate; ask)
4. pun (literary term): a play on words, usually for comedic effect
5. aside (literary term): a remark or passage by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play) 
6. soliloquy (n.): an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play)
7. oxymoron (literary term): combination of contradictory words
8. allusion (literary term): a reference to a person, event or thing in literature
9. sable (adj.): very dark (syn. = jet-black)
10. fain (adj.): pleased (syn. = happy)
11. prithee: archaic form of conveying a polite request (syn. = “please.”)
12. misogynist (n.): a person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women (syn. chauvinist)

***PLEASE NOTE:  YOUR COMMON CORE ASSIGNMENT IS DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, DECEMBER 1ST.***

Period 6/7 Common Core Assignment: FALL 2014

Directions: Closely read and analyze several research articles and write a source-based argument on the topic below.

Topic:    Is Teen Dating Violence a Serious Problem in Today’s Society?

Your Task:            Carefully read several research-based texts. Then, using evidence from four texts you have chosen, write a well-developed argument regarding teen dating violence. Clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from all texts to develop your argument. Do not simply summarize each text.

Guidelines:

Be sure to: 

• Establish your claim regarding teen dating violence
• Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims
• Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from all texts to develop your argument
• Identify each source that you reference
• Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
• Maintain a formal style of writing
• Follow the conventions of standard written English

Required: 

• A 6-7 paragraph essay based on a thesis statement about teen dating violence (800-1000 words) in MLA format
• Use/Citation of at least 4 sources/quotes (direct evidence from each text you have chosen)
• ALL assigned graphic organizers, completed
• Draft(s) with peer edits
• A properly formatted Works Cited page
• A list of at least 10 vocabulary terms that you have defined independently based on your sources
• An electronic submission of your paper through Turnitin.com

***PLEASE NOTE:  YOUR COMMON CORE ASSIGNMENT IS DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, DECEMBER 1ST.

Grade 11 Common Core Assignment: FALL 2014

Directions: Closely read and analyze several research articles and write a source-based argument on the topic below.

Topic:    Should mentally ill offenders be held responsible for their actions?

Your Task:            Carefully read several research-based texts. Then, using evidence from six texts you have chosen, write a well-developed argument regarding mentally ill offenders and accountability for their actions. Clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from all texts to develop your argument. Do not simply summarize each text.

Guidelines:

Be sure to:

• Establish your claim regarding mentally ill offenders and their accountability for their actions
• Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims
• Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from all texts to develop your argument
• Identify each source that you reference
• Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
• Maintain a formal style of writing
• Follow the conventions of standard written English

Required:

• A 6-7 paragraph essay based on a thesis statement about mentally ill offenders and accountability for their actions (1000-1200 words) in MLA format
• Use/Citation of at least 6 sources (evidence from each text you have chosen)
• ALL assigned graphic organizers, completed
• Draft(s) with peer edits
• A properly formatted Works Cited page
• A list of at least 15 vocabulary terms that you have defined independently based on your sources
• An electronic submission of your paper through Turnitin.com