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Welcome to my class! Your class section is color coded, so any assignments for your class will be posted in that color, along with your class's I.D. number. Please be sure to keep track of your class number and color so that you know which assignments are for you. Note "Assignments for" indicates that an assignment was given on that day and is due the following class period, unless otherwise noted. Please be sure to check this page every day, as all assignments will be posted here. Some days in class, we may run short on time, so be sure to check here to see if you have homework or for any updates on tests and quizzes. February 22,2012: 3R02:"The human brain is a most unusual instrument of elegant and as yet unknown capacity." Stuart Seaton. In one paragraph of at least 10 sentences. Describe something (an activity, a subject, etc.) you wish you were better at? Do you think you can improve? What have you tried, and what has or has not worked for you? "The superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions." Confuscius. In one paragraph of at least 10 sentences, explain this quote and give examples of situations in which it would be useful to remember this saying. 3R03:"The human brain is a most unusual instrument of elegant and as yet unknown capacity." Stuart Seaton. In one paragraph of at least 10 sentences. Describe something (an activity, a subject, etc.) you wish you were better at? Do you think you can improve? What have you tried, and what has or has not worked for you? "The superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions." Confuscius. In one paragraph of at least 10 sentences, explain this quote and give examples of situations in which it would be useful to remember this saying. Vocab. books for tomorrow. 3H:"The superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions." Confuscis. In one paragraph of at least 10 sentences, explain this quote and give examples of situations in which it would be useful to remember this saying. Dracula for tomorrow. February 15, 2012: 3R03: Complete summaries for Act 5 of Macbeth. We will review tomorrow. Test on Friday, February 17th. Bring vocabulary books as well. 3R02: Complete summaries for Act 5 of Macbeth. Macbeth test will be on Friday, the 17th. Bring vocab. books as well. 3H: Macbeth test Friday. Come prepared tomorrow to review. Anatomy: Test on Thursday over the skeletal system. February 13, 2012: Anatomy: Work on Review sheet for Chapter 6 test. February 10, 2012: 3H, 3R03,3R02: All English classes: Quiz over Macbeth Acts 3-4 Monday for 3R and Tuesday for 3H. February 8, 2012: 3H: Pre-read Macbeth Act 4 for tomorrow. Quiz on acts 1-2 on Friday. Dracula chapters 11-12 with questions for Friday. 3R03, 3R02: Read and summarize each scene (1-3) of Act IV. You must have at least 4-5 sentences per scene. Quiz over Acts 1 and 2 on Friday. February 7, 2012: 3H, 3R02: Complete questions 1,3,6,9, and 10 on pages 217-218 of Macbeth. Complete Vocabulary lesson 7, exercises A, B, D, and E for tomorrow. All classes will have a quiz over Macbeth Acts 1-2 on Friday. February 6, 2012: 3R03, 3R02: Read the article attached below called "Food Laws." Summarize the article in 8-10 sentences. Respond to the following in another 8-10 sentence paragraph: Do you think the federal government should regulate what students mut be served at school? What about food related laws such as the requirement for all New York restaurants to display calories? Use examples and be specifice. This is due by the end of the class period for a quiz grade. It will not be accepted if it is not on my desk or in my e-mail by the end of the period. Also, read and summarize the rest of Macbeth Act 3, scenes 4-6. Each summary must be 3-5 sentences. Vocab. books and Macbeth for tomorrow. Anatomy: Read through and begin working on the worksheet attached below called "Forensic Analysis." Anything you do not finish we will work on tomorrow. Quiz on cranial and facial bones tomorrow. YBK: Use the yearbook from last year to begin typing the names of faculty and staff. Find digital pictures for each member. Faculty CDs are in the topleft desk drawer or on the set of drafting desks near the door. February 2, 2012: Anatomy: Read pages 165-175 in the book and complete concept check on pages 172, 173, and 175. 3R03: Read the article attached at the bottom of this page on Frederick Douglass and summarize in one typed, double-spaced page. Vocab. 6 quiz tomorrow. Bring Macbeth 3R02: Vocab. 6 quiz tomorrow. Bring Macbeth. 3H: Vocab. 6 sentences and vocab. 6 quiz tomorrow. Bring Macbeth February 1, 2012: 3H: Dracula 9 and 10 for tomorrow. Vocab. 6 quiz on Friday. Macbeth Act 3, scenes 1-3 with summaries for Friday. 3R02:Read and summarize act 3, scenes 1-3, in 3-5 sentences each. Vocab. quiz 6 on Friday. 3R03: Read and summarize act 3, scenes 1-3, in 3-5 sentences each. Vocab. 6 quiz Friday. January 31, 2012: 3H: Read Macbeth Act 2, scenes 1-3 and summarize each scene in 3-5 sentences. Complete Vocab. 6 Exercises D and E. Dracula Chapters 9 and 10 with questions for Thursday. Vocab. 6 Quiz on Friday. 3R02: Macbeth questions for Act 2, numbers 1-4 all parts, 3-4 sentences per part. Vocab. 6 quiz on Friday. January 27, 2012: Anatomy: Read Pages 151-157 in the textbook. Be prepared to start naming the bones of the vertebra and face. 3H: Answer Dracula questions for Chapters 7-8. Bring Dracula and Macbeth on Monday. 3R03: Write out your group scene summaries for Act I of Macbeth. Due Monday. 3R02: Write our your group scene summaries for Act I of Macbeth. Due Monday. Be sure to include the following: Characters in the scene, major action of the scene, setting, themes. January 26, 2012: 3R03:Complete questions over Macbeth Act I, scenes 5-7. Questions 1,3,5,7,9. Answer each part in two to three sentences. 3H: Complete questions over Macbeth Act I, scenes 5-7. Questions 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. Each answer and each part of each answer must be at least 2-3 sentences. Make sure you have read Chapters 7 and 8 in Dracula for tomorrow. Anatomy: Complete workbook pages over the Axial skeleton for tomorrow, starting on page 73. January 25, 2012: 3R03 - Complete Questions 1,2,3,5,8,and 11 in the Macbeth Act 1, scenes 1 to 4 and vocab. 6 , A, B, D, and E 3R02 - Complete questions 1,3,and 5 over Act 1 scenes 5-7. Each answer must be two to three sentences in length. 3H: Macbeth Act 1, scenes 1-4, questions 1,2,3,5,8, and 11 for tomorrow. Vocab. 6, A and B January 24, 2012: 3R03: Bring Macbeth and Vocab. books for Wednesday. 3H: Read Dracula, Chapters 7 and 8 for Thursday. Bring Macbeth and Vocab. books for Wednesday. 3R02: For Macbeth Act 1, Scenes 1-4, answer the following questions in the back of the book. Your answers must be at least 2 sentences long each or they will not be accepted. Questions 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 11. Complete Vocab. 6 exercises A, B, D, and E. 3H, 3R03, 3R02:All juniors should bring a dictionary to the mid-term exam. No electronic dictionaries of any kind (iPad, kindle, nook, laptops) will be allowed.Any English student who would like extra credit should respond to the following quote in a one page double-spaced, typed essay. It is due in my e-mail by January 18th. "Because a strong man, who has known power all his life, may lose respect for that power. But a weak man knows the value of strength, and knows compassion." -Dr. Erskine, Captain America Why might it be true that individuals who have faced personal weakness, failure, or challenges might make better leaders. Do you think what Erskine says about a weak man knowing the value of strength and compassion is true? Why or why not? January 9, 2012: 3R03:Mid-term review is attached at the bottom. Complete the vocabulary definitions for Wednesday. We will be working on analogies on Wednesday, so you are responsible for reviewing the literature. Also be sure to bring your quiz over the Canterbury Tales and we will correct them together. 3H: Outlines for Chapters 1-5 are attached at the bottom of the page. Use old tests as well. Questions for the exam will also be taken from the Assessing Your Family Health Risk project. January 6, 2012: 3R02:Complete the following quote assignment: "Just think of the tragedy of teaching children not to doubt." - Clarence Darrow. In a one page, double spaced essay, consider Darrow's quote. In a society so insistent on success and self-esteem, how does the lack of confidence or self-doubt actually undermine the achievement of self-confidence. Give examples. 3R03; 3R02:SejAttached at the bottom of the page is a list of word roots, prefixes, suffices. List as many words as you can that begin with or contain those roots, prefixes, and suffices. January 4, 2012: 3R03: Define each word and use each in a sentence. 1. accept and except 2. adverse and averse 3. advise and advice 4. affect and effect 5. altogether and all together 6. amoral and immoral 7. assent and ascent 8. bear and bare 9. breach and breech 10. bated and baited January 3, 2012: 3H: Define each of the following words and use each one in a separate sentence. 1. accept and except 2. adverse and averse 3. advise and advice 4. affect and effect 5. altogether and all together 6. amoral and immoral 7. assent and ascent 8. bear and bare 9. breach and breech 10. bated and baited 3R02: Complete all questions on page 127 of the textbook and 1 and 2 under Reading Strategy on page 128. Use complete sentences. Bring vocab. books for tomorrow as well as textbooks. Quiz over the characters in the prologue on Friday. December 19, 2011: 3R03: Finish reading the prologue and summarize the remaining characters. Each character must have at least 3 full sentences of description. This is due in my e-mail by tomorrow night. December 16, 2011: 3R02: Finish reading the Prologue, pages 98-109, and summarizing the rest of the characters. This is due on Monday. 3H: Read the rest of chapter 4 and chapter 5 of Dracula. Answer the questions over chapters 3 and 4. Read and summarize the skipper, doctor, woman of Bath, parson, and plowman. Bring vocab. books for Monday. December 15, 2011: 3H: No Homework. If you were not present today, Dracula questions are attached at the bottom of the page. 3R03:Read The Canterbury Tales up through the Cook and summarize for tommorrow. Complete the online blood typing lab. Then discuss why it is important to match blood types. Create a chart of which blood types can receive transfusions from other blood types and which ones. http://www.nobelprize.org/educational/medicine/landsteiner/landsteiner.html December 14, 2011: 3R02: Read pages 94-98 in the Canterbury Tales and summarize the friar, the merchant, the oxford cleric, the sergeant at law, and the franklin. Vocab. books and textbooks for the next class. 3R03:Read and summarize the nun, the monk, the friar, and the merchant on pages 92-96. Pay attention to their social class, dress, and attitude/ personality. Bring textbooks, summaries, and vocab. books tomorrow. 3H: Finish reading chapter 2 of Dracula and read chapter 3. Please bring vocabulary books tomorrow as well. December 9, 2011: Yearbook: Work on spreads. Email me any pages I can review for editing. Camera is in the closet if you need. Anatomy: Read through chapter 5 in the textbook. Test for Monday will be moved to Tuesday. Students may also review together for Tuesdays test. 3H, 3R03, 3R02: For vocabulary lesson 4, write 20 original sentences, using each of the words appropriately in context. This is due at the end of class and will count towards your vocabulary quiz. Vocab. quiz 4 has been moved to Monday, December 12th. Also complete the following quote assignment due at the end of the class as a separate quiz grade. "We know what happens to people who stay in the middle of the road. They get run over." Aneurin Bevan In 8-10 sentences, explain why it is important to make a decision and stick to it, especially as it concerns moral and ethical behavior. Give examples from your experience, reading, current events, etc. December 7, 2011: 3H, 3R02, 3R03: Vocab. quiz 4 is on Friday, December 9th. Be sure to take home your vocabulary books. Bring literature books for Monday. December 6, 2011: Anatomy:Review attached at the bottom. 3H: Read and outline the article on Chaucer attached at the bottom of the page. Be sure to bring Dracula tomorrow. Vocab. Quiz 4 on Friday. 3R02:Vocab. quiz 4 on Friday. Bring books for review on Wednesday. Download and read article about Chaucer attached at the bottom of the page and outline. December 5, 2011: 3H, 3R02, 3R03: All juniors be prepared for Vocab. Quiz 4 on Friday, December 9th. November 29, 2011: Anatomy: 25 questions on family health history due tomorrow. Read pages 106-111 and answer the concept check questions (due tomorrow). Quiz Friday over the types of tissues, their locations, and functions. 3H: You are to write a 1 1/2 page response paper (double-spaced) to Lord of the Flies. Please respond fully to the following questions: What did you think of the book? (enjoy it, dislike it, little of both), What did you think of Golding's ending?, Does Golding's depiction of human nature in terms of the actions of the boys and their reaction to freedom from authority seem accurate?, What do you think Golding did really well in the book; what suggestions would you make? LotFL Test on Friday. 3R02: Animal Farm essays are due, printed, at the beginning of class tomorrow. You must hand in your essay, your rough draft, and your peer editing sheet. The Animal Farm study guide is attached at the bottom of this page for the test on Friday. November 28, 2011 3R03: "One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man" Elbert Hubbard. Explain what Hubbard means by this quote and give examples 8-10 sentences. Rough draft of essay due tomorrow. AF test Friday. 3R02: "One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man." - Elbert Hubbard. Explain what Hubbard means by this quote and provide at least one specific example from your own experience, reading, etc. Animal Farm complete rough drafts are due tomorrow. Animal Farm test is Friday. Anatomy: Go to the following website, and complete the questions attached in the PDF file called Family History WebQuest at the bottom of this page. http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/health/history/ November 18, 2011: Anatomy: Read pages 93-103 and answer the concept check questions on page 98. Make notes about the Clinical Notes fore review. 3H, 3R03, 3R02: Read the article on global warming (distributed in class) and answer the following questions. This is a quiz grade, so please answer fully and in complete sentences. Questions for “Science panel: Get Ready for extreme weather.” 1. What is the thesis statement for this article? Remember: a thesis statement is a single sentence that sums up the entire purpose and point of the article. 2. The meeting of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was unique because it was the first time a group of scientists had focused on what issue? 3. According to the report by the group, some but not all of the extreme events are caused by what? 4. According to Chris Field, what are some of the challenges the world will face in the future? 5. Where do most of the losses and deaths from disasters occur? 6. Overall, what does global warming mean for the frequency of natural disasters? November 17, 2011: 3H: Read chapter 10 of Lord of the Flies. Vocab. quiz 3 tomorrow. 3R02: Vocab. 3 Quiz tomorrow. 3R03: Complete the first body paragraph, due tomorrow. Vocab. quiz tomorrow. November 16, 2011: 3H: Complete the following questions over Chapter 9 in Lord of the Flies. Be sure to study for Vocab. 3 quiz on Friday. Chapter 9
1. This chapter picks up where the last left off. Why? 2. What are your feelings toward Simon? He is a mystic. What does that mean? 3. What happens to him? Explain the scene. 4. Who is responsible for his death? How do you know? 5. What is the significance of the chapter ending? Explain. November 15, 2011: 3H: Complete the following questions over Lord of the Flies Chapter 8 Chapter 8
1. What does Simon mean by, “What else is there to do?” 2. What did Simon discover in the forest? 3. Who is the Lord of the Flies? Describe him. 4. Does the imagery surrounding Simon make him a symbolic figure? Of what? 3R02:Complete the first body paragraph for the Animal Farm essay. This paragraph must be typed, double-spaced and be at least 8-10 sentences. It must include a clear topic sentences, 2 examples or quotes with page numbers, and a clear explanation of how those example relate to your thesis statement. For next class, go to www.google.com/news. Select from the U.S., World, Science, Technology, or Health tabs. Print out the article your choose. Read and summarize the article. Staple the article and your summary together to hand in next class period. Summary must be 6-8 sentences and typed, double-spaced. Vocab. quiz 3 will be Friday.
November 14, 2011: 3R03: "Few people can see genius in someone who has offended them." Robertson Davies. In one paragraph of 8-10 sentences, discuss the importance of learning to work cooperatively with others, even if you dislike the person or people. Use examples from history, your reading, current events, personal experience. Complete Vocab. 3, Exercises D, E, G, and H. Complete the SAT assignment. Read Chapter 10 in Animal Farm. 3R02: "Few people can see genius in someone who has offended them." - Robertson Davies. In one paragraph of 8-10 sentences, discuss the importance of learning to work cooperatively with others, even if you dislike the other person or people. Use examples from history, your reading, current events, or personal experience. Complete Vocab. 3, Exercises D, E,G, H and SAT Reading Comp. Exercise. Complete thesis statement, topic sentences, and 6 examples for Animal Farm Essay. Assignment is attached at the bottom of the page. November 10, 2011: Anatomy: Study Guide for Chapter 3 is attached at the bottom of the page. Complete and be prepared to discuss on Monday. November 9, 2011: 3R03: Read chapter 8 and complete the following questions. Research Nelson Mandela and write a 1 page, typed, double-spaced summary of his life and accomplishments. 1. What purpose is served by the production figures Squealer reads to the animals? 2. How is Napoleon becoming more and more like a dictator? 3. Compare and contrast the poem "Beasts of Englang" to "Comrade Napoleon" 4. Describe the sale of the stack of lumber. How does Napoleon outwit himself. 5. What makes the battle against Frederick's men different from the Battle of Cowshed? 6. Why do the men blow up the windmill? 7. The animals celebrate a victory, but at what cost? 8. Describe the whisky incident. Why would Orwell make this scene somewhat humorous? 3H: Answer the following questions over Lord of the Flies. Complete exercises A,B, D, and E in the vocab. book. Chapter 6
1. What is the beast from the air? Be specific. 2. How did the beast from the air get there? 3. What effect does it have on Ralph? 4. What effect does it have on Jack? 5. What effect does it have on the others?
Chapter 7
1. What does Simon say to Ralph? 2. What do we learn about Simon? 3. What does Ralph say to Jack that is a little surprising? 4. What is your feeling during the mock hunt? What is the mock hunt? November 2, 2011: 3R02: Answer chapter 9 questions. 1. What is happening to Boxer at the beginning of Chapter 9? 2. What are loiving conditions like for all the animals except the dogs and pigs? 3. Why does Napoleon allow Moses to return and tell his stories about Sugarcandy Mountain? 4. What happens to Boxer? How do the animals accept it? 5. Of what kind of person does Benjamin remind you? Give examples. What is your opinion of such people? What makes people behave this way? November 1, 2011: 3H: Read up through chapter 7 of Lord of the Flies. Anatomy: Read the rest of chapter 3 and complete the end of chapter review, questions 1-37 on a separate sheet of paper to hand in. 3R02: Answer the following questions over Chapter 8 of Animal Farm. Due printed at the beginning of class tomorrow. Bring Animal Farm books to class. 1. What purpose is served by the production figures Squealer reads to the animals? 2. How is Napoleon becoming more and more like a dictator? 3. Compare and contrast the poem "Beasts of Englang" to "Comrade Napoleon" 4. Describe the sale of the stack of lumber. How does Napoleon outwit himself. 5. What makes the battle against Frederick's men different from the Battle of Cowshed? 6. Why do the men blow up the windmill? 7. The animals celebrate a victory, but at what cost? 8. Describe the whisky incident. Why would Orwell make this scene somewhat humorous? October 27, 2011: 3R03: Answer the following questions over Animal Farm, Chapter 6. 1. How much work are the animals now doing? 2. Why does Napoleon decide to engage in trade with the neighboring farms? 3. How do the animals react? 4. How is the windmill destroyed? Why does Napoleon blame Snowball? 3H: Respond to the following quote. Do you think George Eliot's assessment is correct? Why or why not? Give specific examples. Read Chapter 6 of Lord of the Flies.Anatomy: http://bioweb.wku.edu/courses/Biol114/Osmosis/Osmosis.asp October 25, 2011: 3H: Answer the following questions over chapter 5 of LotFL and prepare for vocab. quiz 2 on Thursday.Chapter 5
1. What does Ralph discover at the beginning of this chapter (about life)? 2. What do the boys have to say about the fear? 3. What rules does Ralph try to implement? Why are they important for the boys’ survival? 4. What philosophical debate about fear and what the boys have to fear does Piggy address? 5. What problems would arise if Jack takes over as chief?
3R02: Respond to the following quote. Answer the questions over Animal Farm, Chapter 7. "How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." - Anne Frank In 8-10 Sentences, discuss the small actions and attitudes we can engage in and share that improve the world around us on a little bit at a time. Chapter 7 questions - 1. Why does Napoleon order that the hens' eggs be sold? 2. How does Napoleon react when the hens rebel against his orders? 3. Why does Napoleon revive the threat of the farm being sabotaged by Snowball? 4. Explain why the animals confessed to being traitors? Or ig there any explanation? Why or why not? 5. Why does Napoleon order the animals to stop singing "Beasts of England"? October 24, 2011 3R02: Respond to the following quote; Answer the chapter 5 and 6 questions on Animal Farm. Vocab. lesson 2 quiz on Wednesday.Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities. -Aldous Huxley. Discuss how Huxley's quote is true. Give specific examples from your own experience. 8-10 sentences. 1. Why does Mollie run away from the farm? 2. What changes have been made in the weekly meetings over the last year? 3. Explain the windmill controversy from Snowball’s point of view 4. Explain the windmill controversy from Napoleon’s point of view. 5. What changes does Napoleon make after his dogs chase Snowball off the farm? 6. Why don’t the other animals protest Napoleon’s decisions? 7. Note how the animals now arrange themselves when they enter the barn to receive their orders as compared to the description in Chapter I. 8. What is the importance of the dogs accompanying Squealer when he comes to talk to the animals? 1. How much work are the animals now doing? 2. Why does Napoleon decide to engage in trade with neighboring farms? 3. How do the animals react? 4. How is the windmill destroyed? Why does Napoleon blame Snowball?
3R03: Complete the following questions. Vocab. Quiz 2 on Wednesay. 1. Describe the Battle of Cowshed. 2. What was Snowball's part in the battle? Where is Napoleon during the battle? 3. Why does Mollie run away from the farm? 4. Explain the windmill controversy from both the perspectives of Napoleon and Snowball. 5. What changes does Napoleon make after the dogs run Snowball off the farm? 6. Why don't the animals protest Napoleon's decisions? 7. What is the importance of the dogs accompanying Squealer when he comes to talk to the animals? October 21, 2011: 3R03,3R02: Complete Vocab. 2 exercises A, B, D, E, G, H. Answer the following questions over Animal Farm. Answers should be in complete sentences. 1. What further examples of the difference between the pigs and the other animals occur in the chapter? 2. What emerging conflict is there between Napoleon and Snowball? 3. What are Napoleon's ideas about education? How do they differ from Snowball's? 4. How is Squealer able to convince the other animals to accept whatever Napoleon decides? 5. How are the pigs already beginning to act in a deceptive manner? 3H: Read chapters 3-4 of Lord of the flifes then answer the following Lord of the Flies questions (about chapter 2) in one paragraph of 6-8 sentences each. 1. Discuss the symbolism of the fire. Why did the boys build the fire? What did they fail to consider when building it? How is the fire a symbol of both hope and destruction? 2. Discuss the importance of the missing boy with the mulberry birth-mark? How does his disappearance reflect on the older boys? How could this be an example of foreshadowing? October 20, 2011 3R03: Answer the following questions over Animal Farm. Complete the Animal Farm vocabulary attached at the bottom of the page. You must give definitions and original sentences. 1. What is significant about how the animalsarrange themselves as they gather to hear Major? What might this arrangementsay about future meetings or events? 2. According to Major, what is the cause ofall the animals’ problems? How is this true? Give examples. 3. What motto does Major give the animals? 4. What are the commandments Major gives theanimals? Can you think of ways each of them could be considered a vice? 5. Examine the song “Beasts of England” aspoetry. What imagery is present? What is the message? Why do the animals likeit so much that they memorize it on the spot? To what emotions and needs doesit appeal? 3H: Answer the following Lord of the Flies questions.Chapter 1
1. How is Ralph described? 2. How is Jack described? Consider how this can be symbolic. 3. How is Piggy described? 4. How do they contrast? 5. What role does the conch play? 6. How is Simon introduced? 7. Why is Jack reluctant to kill the pig – the deeper reason? 8. What is the “scar” and how is it symbolic? 9. What is the time and setting of the story? 10. What relevant background information is necessary for understanding the beginning of the book?
Chapter 2
1. Why does Jack want an army – again, the deeply rooted reason? 2. Is there any indication that he is thinking of taking over leadership? 3. Who said, “My father’s in the Navy” (37)? How is that significant? 4. Who said, “After all, we’re not savages. We’re English…” (42)? 5. What adventure books are mentioned? How do they compare with the boy’s situation? 6. As the chapter ends, what feelings do you have, and how does Golding lead you there. October 19, 2011: Yearbook: Work on Spreads. 3R02:Answer the following questions over Animal Farm, Chapter 1 and hand in. Read and Annotate Chapter 2. Complete the Animal Farm Vocabulary attached at the bottom of this page. You must give definitions and use the words in sentences. Chapter 1 questions are due at the end of class. 1. What is significant about how the animalsarrange themselves as they gather to hear Major? What might this arrangementsay about future meetings or events? 2. According to Major, what is the cause ofall the animals’ problems? How is this true? Give examples. 3. What motto does Major give the animals? 4. What are the commandments Major gives theanimals? Can you think of ways each of them could be considered a vice? 5. Examine the song “Beasts of England” aspoetry. What imagery is present? What is the message? Why do the animals likeit so much that they memorize it on the spot? To what emotions and needs doesit appeal? 3H: Read and annotate Chapters 1 and 2 of Lord of the Flies. Begin listing the major themes and character (along with their defining characteristics and personality traits). Work on Vocabulary lesson 2 Excercises A, B, D, E G, and H. 3R03: Answer the questions of the preface and introduction. Read the attached article on Stalin to answer the last questions. Due at the end of the class period. Read and annotate Chapter 1 of Animal Farm. 1. Explain why Orwell did not like the communism of Russia and the romanticized Western view of the Russian Revolution. 2. According to the preface, why was Orwell so disliked as a politician and philosopher? (x) 3. Why does the author of the preface suggest that Orwell and his contemporaries were ultimately wrong about how easily totalitarian dictators would be able to control the world? (xiii-xiv)4. According to the introduction, discuss why Orwell’s book seems to defy classification as a fairy tale but why, in fact, it is one. (xx-xxiii) 5. Why was Lenin critical of Stalin as a General Secretary? What personal defects did Lenin see in Stalin? 6. Describe the Stalin Revolution and the Great Purges. What did each accomplish for Stalin? 7. Discuss Stalin’s involvement in World War II. 8. What was Stalin’s state of mind and the state of the country at the time of his death? October 18, 2011: Complete Power Points for tomorrow. Be prepared to hand them in when you walk in. Answer the questions over the preface and introduction to Animal Farm. October 17, 2011:Anatomy: Begin reading Chapter 3, up through page 70. Complete the Concept Check questions. Finish Beowulf art projects. Read and annotate the preface and introduction of Animal Farm 3R02: Bring Animal Farm for Tuesday.Beowulf Power Points are due Wednesday. You should have 10 slides (1 title slide with your name and a creative title, 8 art slides, 1 Works Cited slide).For the art works, you will place the image or lyrics, along with the name of the work, artist, and year it was created on one slide. The next slide should include the themes in both Beowulf and the art work, as well as your examples from Beowulf. This is due Wednesday, so you must be working on it.October 13, 2011: Power Points and Lord of the Flies for Tuesday.3R02: Bring Animal Farm for Monday 3R03: Finish PowerPoints for Wednesday. You should have 10 slides - 1 title slide, 8 slides with the art works and information, and 1 reference slide. Bring Animal Farm for Monday. Anatomy: Finish summaries of Rosalind Franklin article. |
