Composition
1. Continue chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies ("Sound of the Shell").
2. Complete Journal #2 on pages 11-17 of the small book. Be sure to have around five entries and to take up one-two pages.
World Literature
1. Read "Scar" and "The Red Candle" (42-66) in The Joy Luck Club.
2. On a piece of looseleaf paper, explain the title of each of the chapters -- why does the chapter have this title?
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Wednesday, 4/29/09.
Composition
1. Lord of the Flies journal: Journal of the Flies #1 (we started it in class - you finish it on your own).
World Literature
1. Read The Joy Luck Club's first chapter, "The Joy Luck Club" (19-41).
2. Make an outline of what happens -- use on the ch. 1 quiz tomorrow.
*If you were absent today, take notes on the radio show we listened to. Click here to go to page and listen.
1. Lord of the Flies journal: Journal of the Flies #1 (we started it in class - you finish it on your own).
World Literature
1. Read The Joy Luck Club's first chapter, "The Joy Luck Club" (19-41).
2. Make an outline of what happens -- use on the ch. 1 quiz tomorrow.
*If you were absent today, take notes on the radio show we listened to. Click here to go to page and listen.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday, 4/28/09.
Composition
1. Based on your notes on William Golding's life (you may also use the title of the novel and the titles of the chapters), make TWO predictions about what will occur in Lord of the Flies. Do this on your in-class notes, and be sure to explain WHY you made this prediction.
World Literature
1. Write down a story from an older family member - a parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, guardian...make sure it is from his or her younger life. Does it communicate any truths or ideas about that person or his/her culture?
1. Based on your notes on William Golding's life (you may also use the title of the novel and the titles of the chapters), make TWO predictions about what will occur in Lord of the Flies. Do this on your in-class notes, and be sure to explain WHY you made this prediction.
World Literature
1. Write down a story from an older family member - a parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, guardian...make sure it is from his or her younger life. Does it communicate any truths or ideas about that person or his/her culture?
Friday, April 24, 2009
Summer Reading List
For all new and returning students:
The following is the Summer Reading List for the 2009-2010 school year. Students are expected to have read these books before the start of the St. Bernard Fall 2009 school semester. There are also assignments associated with each book -- these assignments will be posted here soon, so keep checking back!
Next year, you will be in...
9th grade English Composition!
Welcome to St. Bernard High School! Here are the books for you to read -
Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansbury
The Giver by Lois Lowry
9th grade English Honors I!
Welcome to St. Bernard High School! Here are the books for you to read -
Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansbury
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
10th grade World Literature!
Welcome back...here are the books for you to read -
Slaughter House Five by Kurt Vonnegut
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
10th grade English Honors II!
Welcome back...here are the books for you to read -
Slaughter House Five by Kurt Vonnegut
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
11th grade American Literature!
You guys know the drill...here are your books to read -
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter
11th grade AP Language & Composition!
You guys know the drill...here are your books to read -
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
12th grade British Literature!
Alright Seniors! Your summer reading assignment is -
Grendel translated by John Gardner
Macbeth by William Shakespeare or Frankenstein by Mary Shelly
12th grade AP Literature & Composition!
Alright Seniors! Your summer reading assignment is -
Grendel translated by John Gardner
The Once and Future King by T.H. White
Frankenstein by Mary Shelly or 1984 by George Orwell
Links and summer assignments coming soon...
Friday, 4/24/09.
Composition
1. Bring your Lord of the Flies book to class every day from now on.
World Literature
1. Bring your The Joy Luck Club book to class every day from now on.
1. Bring your Lord of the Flies book to class every day from now on.
World Literature
1. Bring your The Joy Luck Club book to class every day from now on.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Thursday, 4/23/09.
Composition
1. Study for the midterm - finish the midterm review packet and study it, finish the vocabulary review sheet and study it, and review/study Greek gods and goddesses.
2. Check in your Lord of the Flies book with Mr. Power.
World Literature
1. Study for the midterm - fill out the study guide, create notes/outlines on the three texts we have read. Good luck!
2. Make sure you check in your The Joy Luck Club book with Mr. Power.
1. Study for the midterm - finish the midterm review packet and study it, finish the vocabulary review sheet and study it, and review/study Greek gods and goddesses.
2. Check in your Lord of the Flies book with Mr. Power.
World Literature
1. Study for the midterm - fill out the study guide, create notes/outlines on the three texts we have read. Good luck!
2. Make sure you check in your The Joy Luck Club book with Mr. Power.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wednesday, 4/22/09.
Composition
1. Study for the midterm - finish the midterm review packet and study it, finish the vocabulary review sheet and study it, and review/study Greek gods and goddesses.
2. Check in your Lord of the Flies book with Mr. Power.
World Literature
1. Study for the midterm - fill out the study guide, create notes/outlines on the three texts we have read. Good luck!
2. Make sure you check in your The Joy Luck Club book with Mr. Power.
1. Study for the midterm - finish the midterm review packet and study it, finish the vocabulary review sheet and study it, and review/study Greek gods and goddesses.
2. Check in your Lord of the Flies book with Mr. Power.
World Literature
1. Study for the midterm - fill out the study guide, create notes/outlines on the three texts we have read. Good luck!
2. Make sure you check in your The Joy Luck Club book with Mr. Power.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Tuesday, 4/21/09.
Composition
1. Study for the midterm - finish the midterm review packet and study it, finish the vocabulary review sheet and study it, and review/study Greek gods and goddesses.
2. Check in your Lord of the Flies book with Mr. Power.
World Literature
1. Study for the midterm - fill out the study guide, create notes/outlines on the three texts we have read. Good luck!
2. Make sure you check in your The Joy Luck Club book with Mr. Power.
1. Study for the midterm - finish the midterm review packet and study it, finish the vocabulary review sheet and study it, and review/study Greek gods and goddesses.
2. Check in your Lord of the Flies book with Mr. Power.
World Literature
1. Study for the midterm - fill out the study guide, create notes/outlines on the three texts we have read. Good luck!
2. Make sure you check in your The Joy Luck Club book with Mr. Power.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Monday, 4/20/09.
Welcome back!
World Literature
1. Study for the midterm. Fill out the study guide and create notes or outlines.
Composition
1. Study for the midterm. You can do this by filling out the study guide packet from last week. (hint: Know your Greek gods, too!)
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Thursday, 4/9/09.
Composition
1. Study for the midterm by filling out the midterm review packet - 2nd half.
2. Study the midterm vocab review sheet.
3. Have a relaxing Spring Break.
World Literature
1. Study for the midterm using the essay midterm review sheet.
2. Have a great vacation!
1. Study for the midterm by filling out the midterm review packet - 2nd half.
2. Study the midterm vocab review sheet.
3. Have a relaxing Spring Break.
World Literature
1. Study for the midterm using the essay midterm review sheet.
2. Have a great vacation!
Happy Easter!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Wednesday, 4/8/09.
Composition
1. Finish the first half of the midterm study packet.
World Literature
1. Things Fall Apart group/clan essays - type them up tonight.
1. Finish the first half of the midterm study packet.
World Literature
1. Things Fall Apart group/clan essays - type them up tonight.
***TFA essays due tomorrow***
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Tuesday, 4/7/09.
Composition
1. Do the Midterm Vocabulary Review sheet. Start studying...
World Literature
1. Things Fall Apart essay introduction - finish!
2. Get CDs for your clan's essay
1. Do the Midterm Vocabulary Review sheet. Start studying...
World Literature
1. Things Fall Apart essay introduction - finish!
2. Get CDs for your clan's essay
****Things Fall Apart essay due Thursday****
Monday, April 6, 2009
Monday, 4/6/09.
Composition
1. Of Mice and Men essay final drafts due tomorrow! Remember to type them in 12 point Times New Roman font double-spaced.
World Literature
1. Finish our The Last Samurai packet, and pay special attention to the last two questions in the box at the end of the packet. Be ready to start our essay tomorrow.
1. Of Mice and Men essay final drafts due tomorrow! Remember to type them in 12 point Times New Roman font double-spaced.
****OM&M essay final drafts due tomorrow****
World Literature
1. Finish our The Last Samurai packet, and pay special attention to the last two questions in the box at the end of the packet. Be ready to start our essay tomorrow.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Friday, 4/3/09.
Composition
1. Finish the essay packet, including the CMs and anchor sentences.
2. Type up a rough draft and bring it in on Monday.
3. Bring your Lord of the Flies book on Monday!
World Literature
1. Fill in any questions you can on the The Last Samurai packets
2. Bring in your The Joy Luck Club book on Monday.
1. Finish the essay packet, including the CMs and anchor sentences.
2. Type up a rough draft and bring it in on Monday.
3. Bring your Lord of the Flies book on Monday!
****Of Mice & Men essay final drafts due Tuesday****
World Literature
1. Fill in any questions you can on the The Last Samurai packets
2. Bring in your The Joy Luck Club book on Monday.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Thursday, 4/2/09.
Composition
1. Finish filling in concrete details (CDs) for the Of Mice and Men essay. Start filling in the commentary (CM).
2. Get Lord of the Flies by William Golding and bring in to class by Monday.
World Literature
1. Get The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan* and bring in to class by Monday.
2. Remember to keep working on our The Last Samurai movie work packet.
*Click here for the bargain price at Amazon.com
1. Finish filling in concrete details (CDs) for the Of Mice and Men essay. Start filling in the commentary (CM).
2. Get Lord of the Flies by William Golding and bring in to class by Monday.
World Literature
1. Get The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan* and bring in to class by Monday.
2. Remember to keep working on our The Last Samurai movie work packet.
*Click here for the bargain price at Amazon.com
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Wednesday, 4/1/09.
Composition
1. Finish introduction paragraph for Of Mice and Men essay.
2. Get Lord of the Flies by William Golding and bring in to class by Monday.
World Literature
1. Get The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan* and bring in to class by Monday.
*Click here for the bargain price at Amazon.com
1. Finish introduction paragraph for Of Mice and Men essay.
2. Get Lord of the Flies by William Golding and bring in to class by Monday.
World Literature
1. Get The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan* and bring in to class by Monday.
*Click here for the bargain price at Amazon.com
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
