Week of March 30, 2009

2nd and 4th Periods

Monday: 

We will complete "The Miller's Tale." 

Tuesday through Friday: 

We will take notes on the Medieval Romance and read two tales.  The culminating activity is to "read" the film EXCALIBUR to analyze how many versions of the Arthurian legend are woven into the plot of the film. 

3rd Period A&B

Monday through Friday: 

Currently, we are still reading and interpreting Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR.  I've noticed a big positive difference, in general, in how you all are understanding the play; I believe the Reading Guides are helping tremendously.  Class A will complete Acts 3 and 4, and Class B will complete the play this week.  Tentatively, the Final Test is next week on Wednesday. 

Week of March 23, 2009

2nd and 4th Periods

Monday through Thursday:

Since we've completed the County Writing Test, we can focus our attention on the Canterbury Tales.  Also, we will begin our study of the Medieval Romance, i.e., Arthurian Legends.   

3rd Period A&B

Monday through Thursday:

We will continue our study of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.  Soon, we will begin our research project, so be thinking on a subject to explore, i.e., a current event or issue. 

Week of March 16, 2009

2nd and 4th Periods

Monday:

4th period will continue presentations of CT Projects on Monday, and 2nd period will begin presentations.

The Prologue Assignment (analysis of 24 pilgrims) is due for completion on Monday. 

Tuesday through Friday:

Our goal is to complete all materials in the Canterbury Tales Packet.  We may begin the Medieval Romance, i.e., Take Notes, Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur and Pearl Poet's Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. 

3rd Periods A&B

Monday through Friday: 

Our goal is to continue our reading and study of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.  We will use our JC Packet for quizzes and other activities. 

Week of March 9, 2009

2nd and 4th Periods

This week, we will be studying Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.  Below is the tentative agenda.  All materials will be found in the Canterbury Tales Packet.  The CT Project due date will be announced in class.  Additionally, we will receive the County Writing Test Prompt this week; you will begin outlining your response and writing your rough draft.  This writing test will be graded, and you will receive a test grade for your effort.     

CT PPT—TAKE NOTES on Medieval Notes packet. 

CT Packet:  keep up with these materials; they’ll be collected.

See LastPage:  Canterbury Tales Project is due Assignmentis due ________________ .   

See First Page:  ThePrologue Assignment; go over hand out; begin assignment in class; write Pilgrimanalysis in classroom notebooks.  

See Map OVP:  NOTE—aone-way 4 night journey-pilgrims reach Cathedral on 5^th day; 50 to 60-70miles from the Tabard Inn, Southward, England,a suburb of the city of London. 

Crossword Puzzle: Partners.

Prologue Questions:  answer 7 questions about ThePrologue.  

Read “The Pardoner’s Tale” (141-151). 

Questions:  “ThePardoner’s Tale” Answer Questions (10).  

Read “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” (154-166)

Story Map:  “TheWife of Bath’sTale” –analyze tale for the elements of the short story.  

Read “The Miller’s Tale” Whole Class:  Answer questions (11) in packet.  

Collect Packet for a Grade.  

TEST:  medievalnotes and Canterbury Tales. 

Week of March 9, 2009

3rd Period, Class A & B

Monday- Continue to prepare for Writing Test; Packet will be collected for a Project Grade. 

Tuesday- Be confident.  You know what to do; just do it.  Report to your 1st period location to take the NC 10th Grade Writing Test.  Be confident, and do your best.  Don't be nervous, but seize the opportunity to showcase your knowledge and writing abilities. 

Wednesday through Friday- Julius Caesar activities and reading. 

Week of March 02

Monday:  Begin our study of the Medieval Period.  Medieval Folk Ballads--Take notes; Analyze literary ballad; in groups examine and present an original folk ballad. 

Tuesday:  Folk Ballads

Wednesday:  Take Medieval Notes; begin Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.  

Thursday:  Chaucer's Canterbury Tales

Friday:  Canterbury Tales Activities

3rd Period-A:  Sophomore English II

3rd Period-B:  Sophomore English II

Week of March 02

Monday:  Background Information for William Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar; PPT; begin play.  Reminder:  Keep up with Caesar Packet; it will be collected at the end of our study.   

Tuesday:  Julius Caesar Activities 

Wednesday: Julius Caesar Activities   

Thursday:  Julius Caesar Activities 

Friday:  Final Preparations for March 10 Writing Test

4th Period Senior English IV

Week of March 02

Monday:  Complete Folk Ballad Group Presentations.

Tuesday:  Take Medieval Notes; begin Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.  

Wednesday:  Canterbury Tales Activities

Thursday:  Canterbury Tales Activities

Friday:  Canterbury Tales Activities