Friday, 1/30/09.

Composition
1. Finish your semester 1 grade reflection sheet.

World Literature
1. Finish your semester 1 grade reflection sheet.

Thursday, 1/29/09.

Composition
1. No homework. Make sure you bring your books next week every day :)

World Literature
1. No homework. Make sure you bring your books next week every day :)

Monday-Wednesday, 1/26-28/09.

Composition
1. Make sure you have your Mythology book with you every day after Tuesday.

World Literature
1. Make sure you have your Siddhartha book with you every day after Tuesday.

Finals Week, 2008-2009

Composition & World Literature:
Good Luck on all of your finals!

9th graders: Remember to bring in your copy of Mythology by Edith Hamilton.
10th graders: Have your copy of Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse in class on Monday.

Thursday, 1/15/09.

Composition
1. Study for the FINAL and re-read "The Tell-Tale Heart"
What to bring:
-IR book to read when finished
-"The Tell-Tale Heart" copy
-Final Review sheets 1, 2, and 3
-any fixed-up work
-pens
-any extra credit bathroom passes

World Literature
1. Study for the FINAL!
What to bring:
-IR book to read when finished
-Final Review sheets 1, 2, and 3
-any fixed-up work
-pens
-any extra credit bathroom passes

Wednesday, 1/14/09.

Composition
1. Study the vocabulary words for the final. You can find the list of words by clicking here.
2. Study the FINAL REVIEW sheets. Today #2 was passed out.

World Literature
1. Type up the completed Greek Heroism essay (due tomorrow).
2. Study for the final by using the FINAL REVIEW sheets. Today #2 was passed out. In addition, keep studying the vocabulary for the final. The list can be found by clicking here.

====Greek Heroism essay due tomorrow====

Tuesday, 1/13/09.

Composition
1. BOOKS (see below) need to be in class tomorrow.
2. Study study study! Do Final Review #1 given out in class.

-_-_-Books checked tomorrow in class-_-_-

Remember:

-Get those books -- Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes and Of Mice and Men -- by tomorrow.
-keep studying that FINAL vocabulary (10 words a night!). Click here for the list of words.

World Literature
1. BOOKS (see below) need to be in class tomorrow.
2. Write up and type essays. Due Thursday.
2. Study! Do Final Review #1 given out in class.

^^^^^Greek Heroism essay due Thursday^^^^^

-_-_-Books checked tomorrow in class-_-_-

Remember:
-Get those books -- Siddhartha and Things Fall Apart -- by tomorrow.
-keep studying that FINAL vocabulary (10 words a night!). Click here for the list of words.

Monday, 1/12/09.

Composition
1. 20 minutes: Study for the final. Focus on vocabulary, the parts of an essay, and MLA format.
2. Finish the Symbolism essay. Due TOMORROW, typed and ready.

^^^^^Symbolism essay due tomorrow^^^^^
-_-_-Books checked on Wednesday-_-_-

Remember:

-Get those books -- Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes and Of Mice and Men -- by Wednesday.
-keep studying that FINAL vocabulary (10 words a night!). Click here for the list of words.

World Literature
1. 20 minutes: Study for the final. Focus on vocabulary, the parts of an essay, and MLA format.
2. Finish the CMs in the packet for your essay (CDs should also already be done).

^^^^^Greek Heroism essay due Thursday^^^^^

-_-_-Books checked on Wednesday-_-_-

Remember:
-Get those books -- Siddhartha and Things Fall Apart -- by Wednesday.
-keep studying that FINAL vocabulary (10 words a night!). Click here for the list of words.

Friday, 1/9/09.

Composition
1. Finish writing out the CM (Commentary) for our symbolism essay.
Remember:
-Get those books -- Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes and Of Mice and Men -- by next week.
-keep studying that FINAL vocabulary (10 words a night!). Click here for the list of words.

World Literature
1. Get CDs (Concrete Details) for the Greek Heroism essay and copy them down on our class sheet.
Remember:
-Get those books -- Siddhartha and Things Fall Apart -- by next week.
-keep studying that FINAL vocabulary (10 words a night!). Click here for the list of words.

Thursday, 1/8/09.

Composition
1. Get CDs from the texts that show the symbols in your essay.
"The Road Not Taken" p. 314, "The Scarlet Ibis" p. 343.
Remember:
-Get those books -- Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes and Of Mice and Men -- by next week.
-keep studying that FINAL vocabulary (10 words a night!). Click here for the list of words.

World Literature
1. Complete the Odysseus résumé. It is due tomorrow.
Remember:
-Get those books -- Siddhartha and Things Fall Apart -- by next week.
-keep studying that FINAL vocabulary (10 words a night!). Click here for the list of words.

))))Odysseus résumé due tomorrow((((

Wednesday, 1/7/09.

Composition
1. Finish reading "The Scarlet Ibis" and answer questions 1-6 on p. 356 in the Holt textbook.
2. Do as much of the symbolism sheet as you understand.
Remember:
-Get those books -- Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes and Of Mice and Men -- by next week.
-keep studying that FINAL vocabulary (10 words a night!). Click here for the list of words.

World Literature (do in this order)
1. Finish the GREEK HERO discussion questions notes. Be sure to copy down CDs that support your answers.
2. Continue working on Odysseus's résumé (due Friday).
Remember:
-Get those books -- Siddhartha and Things Fall Apart -- by next week.
-keep studying that FINAL vocabulary (10 words a night!). Click here for the list of words.

))))Odysseus résumé due Friday((((

Tuesday, 1/6/09.

Composition
1. Tonight and all this week - study the vocabulary for the final! Here's how to do it: On the sheet of Cornell notes where you copied down the vocab words, copy down the definition of the word from your Vocab Power Plus book. Then draw a picture that shows the definition - this will help you remember the word. Finally, make flash cards for each word with the word on one side (with the picture!) and the definition on the other side. Test yourself. Click here for the list of words.
2. GET THESE BOOKS by next week if you don't already have them:
-Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton (ISBN - 9780446607254)
-Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (ISBN - 0140177396)
Make sure you get the copy with the correct ISBN number, and visit the Required Class Texts page for more information.
3. Optional - Continue reading "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst starting on p. 342 in the Holt textbook. Questions 1-6 on p. 356.

World Literature
1. Tonight and all this week - study the vocabulary for the final! Here's how to do it: On the sheet of Cornell notes where you copied down the vocab words, copy down the definition of the word from your Vocab Power Plus book. Then draw a picture that shows the definition - this will help you remember the word. Finally, make flash cards for each word with the word on one side (with the picture!) and the definition on the other side. Test yourself. Click here for the list of words.
2. GET THESE BOOKS by next week if you don't already have them:
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse (ISBN- 9780811200684)
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe (ISBN - 0385474547)
Make sure you get the copy with the correct ISBN number, and visit the Required Class Texts page for more information.

Monday, 1/5/09.

Ack! Unfortunately I had some major car troubles on the way back to Los Angeles from Christmas break. I am stuck for today, but will hopefully be able to make it back to class tomorrow. Until then:

Composition
1. Start studying past vocabulary words and definitions in preparation for our final exam. It's coming up soon!
2. If you'd like to get ahead, read the story of The Scarlet Ibis in your Holt textbook.

World Literature
1. Finish reading The Odyssey in the Mythology textbook.
2. Finish your Odyssey timeline. Here are the requirements if you have forgotten:
-15 events in chronological order from The Odyssey
-Start with Odysseus leaving Troy after the Trojan War. End with Odysseus happy and back at home with his wife and son.
-7 of the 15 events should include an illustration

----Final exams begin Tuesday, January 20----

Final Vocabulary study lists

Composition Final Vocabulary study list
prosaic
disposition
suffuse
noncommittal
alienate
elated
fatalistic
lackadaisical
obtrude
paucity
pensive
amalgamate
antiquated
beleaguer
demented
gorge
hone
opiate
berserk
chauvinist
delude
egalitarian
knead
ostentatious
elude
fallow
blight
fealty
entice
gratify
advocate
efface
entity
dastardly

World Literature Final Vocabulary study list
interminable
discarding
confirmation
incomprehensible
unimpeded
generate
extricating
tentative
ebbing
manifest
invariably
regression
verified
refute
obscure
abet
insipid
extraneous
gregarious
temerity
docile
castigate
motley
emaciated
avarice
furtive
copious
irascible
mercenary
ostracize
expunge
candid
negligence
appease
strident
augment
rancor
clement
adamant
disparity

2009

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