Friday, 08/31/12

Composition
1. Do your take-home vocabulary test.
**remember the book check next week, pajama day on Tuesday, and hallway decorations!

English H I
1. Finish "The Most Dangerous Game" reading, and finish the questions.
2. Finish typing the nice draft of your letter to Mr. Power.
**remember the book check next week, pajama day on Tuesday, and hallway decorations!

English H II
1. Read the Genesis Flood account (Genesis 6-9:17).
2. Read The Epic of Gilgamesh books IV-VII.
3. Answer Gilgamesh questions part 2:

1.Why is the issue of immortality to important to Gilgamesh? Does he fear death, or love life?
2.Compare the Biblical flood story to that of the epic. What are the similarities and differences? What cultural, religious, or ideological differences do you think might have affected the two stories (use examples, or a diagram)? Do you think the presence of the flood story helps prove the Biblical account, or helps show that it is simply fiction?
3.Is Gilgamesh a hero? Why? What heroic traits are valued by the ancient Assyrian culture?
4.What purpose do the dreams serve in the story?
5.Why, at the end of book six, does the story repeat an emphasis on the city, just like in the prologue? What is the point here? What is the author saying about Gilgamesh, life, and death?
6.What is the message or moral that you can gather from book seven? Why repeat the phrase, “he will not come again?”

Composition

1. Finish (and type!) the letter to Mr. Power Standards Task.

2. Finish VPP (vocabulary) exercise II and be ready for the test tomorrow.

**book check next week for you vocabulary book and course reader

English H I 

1. Finish VPP (vocabulary) exercises III-V and be ready for the test tomorrow.

2. Read "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell in the Interactive Reader book up to page 14. Answer the questions on front side of the sheet.

3. Add on to your letters to Mr. Power, type them up, and turn them in on Tuesday.

English H II

1. Finish VPP (vocabulary) exercises III-V and be ready for the test tomorrow.

2. Read The Epic of Gilgamesh books I-III.

3. Answer the following Gilgamesh questions:

1. What's wrong with Gilgamesh when we first meet him?

2. How do Enkidu and Gilgamesh go from enemies to friends? How does Enkidu change Gilgamesh?

3. Who is more heroic--Gilgamesh or Enkidu? Why? What is apparently considered heroic by the culture of the time?

4. How are female characters represented in the story?

5. Why does Gilgamesh kill Humbaba? Does Humbaba deserve to die?

6. How are Gilgamesh and Enkidu good foils of each other?

7. Was Enkidu better off as a wild animal-man out in nature, or as a more civilized man in the city (in your opinion)? Does the text agree with you?

8. What do you think about Gilgamesh as a character?

Tuesday-Wednesday, 08/28-29/12

Composition
1. Letter to Mr. Power -- add what you care about. Due typed on Friday.
2. VPP1 word picture, exercise I.
**Binder checks Thursday, Summer Reading Quizzes Thursday, textbook check next week

English H I
1. VPP1 exercises I & II.
2. Get an IR (independent reading) book.
3. Watch a TV show (a narrative) and explain the conflict, or problem.
**Binder checks Thursday, IR book check Thursday, textbook check next week

English H II
1. VPP1 exercises III-V.
2. Literary Devices PSA
*book and binder check Thursday

Hello, class of 2016!

Directions: Look at the picture that corresponds to your period and email a description of the picture to Mr. Power. Include your full name and period in the email!

Period 1:

Period 3:

Directions: Look at the picture that corresponds to your period and email a description of the picture to Mr. Power.

Period 4:

Period 5:

Use one of these tools if you don't have an email account:

http://www.note2email.com/
http://www.venompen.com/write.php

Monday, 08/27/12

Composition
1. Write your letter to Mr. Power using Mr. Power's letter as a model.
2. Vocabulary Power Plus (VPP) lesson 1 notes. Start studying your notes!!
**Binder checks Thursday, Summer Reading Quizzes Thursday, textbook check next week

English H I
1. Vocabulary Power Plus (VPP) lesson 1 word pictures, flashcards, and studying.
2. Write your letter to Mr. Power about who you are using his letter as help.
**Binder checks Thursday, IR book check Thursday, textbook check next week

English H II
1. Vocabulary Power Plus (VPP) lesson 1 exercises I and II.
*book and binder check Thursday

Friday, 08/24/12

Composition
1. Syllabus quiz make-ups due Monday.
2. Get your books and materials....

English H I
1. Finish watching the episode of If You Really Knew Me.
2. Answer the following questions all together in paragraph format:
If I had to fit into a "clique" or "label," what would it be?
What would I want/wish my label to be?
What are my strengths? My weaknesses?
How do I think others see me?
What drives/motivates me?
What would I want my memorial or epitaph to be?
Who do I want to be?
What did I think of the If You Really Knew Me episode? Explain. 
Think about this as you answer~
What do the following say about who you are?
# Job
# Possessions
# Gender
# Nationality
# Health situation
# Role in life
# Personal appearance? 

English H II
1. MY Classics: An Art Installation Project. Create an art project that exhibits your personal classics that have influenced who you are -- they can include works of art, film, television, literature, music, or other works. It must have a visual component that displays five or more works and a typed written component. Due Monday.
2. Vocabulary Power Plus (VPP) lesson one: start working on exercise I, Words in Context, on a sheet of looseleaf paper.

Thursday, 08/23/12

Composition
1. Be ready for the syllabus quiz tomorrow. You may take notes and use them on the quiz!

**click here to download the Class Reader, click here to order it online, and click here to order the vocabulary book

English H I
1. Syllabus quiz make-up.
2. Continue getting your books (especially the Vocabulary book), binders (3"), and materials (pens, pencils, paper, highlighter, scissors).

English H II
1. MY Classics: An Art Installation Project. Create an art project that exhibits your personal classics that have influenced who you are -- they can include works of art, film, television, literature, music, or other works. It must have a visual component that displays five or more works and a typed written component. Due Monday.
2. Vocabulary Power Plus (VPP) lesson one: start studying definitions and making flashcards.
3. Fill in the contact information sheet (the last page of the syllabus).

Tuesday-Wednesday, 08/21-22/12

Composition
1. Fill out the syllabus contact information sheet (the last page of the syllabus).
2. Continue getting your books (starting with the Class Reader and Vocabulary book), binders (3"), and materials (pens, pencils, paper, highlighter, scissors).

English H I
1. Fill out the syllabus contact information sheet (the last page of the syllabus).
2. Continue getting your books (especially the Vocabulary book), binders (3"), and materials (pens, pencils, paper, highlighter, scissors).

English H II
1. Vocabulary Power Plus (VPP) lesson 1 word picture (assigned specifically to you).
2. Continue getting your books (especially the vocabulary book and Mythology), binders (3"), and materials (pens, pencils, paper, highlighter, scissors).
3. Complete any make-up questions on the syllabus quiz for full points.

Monday, 08/20/12

Composition
1. Bring your Summer Reading Project(s) to school tomorrow.
2. Bring your books as soon as possible (starting with the Class Reader and Vocabulary book).
3. Have a great first day!

English H I
1. Bring your Summer Reading Project(s) to school tomorrow.
2. Bring your books as soon as possible (especially the Vocabulary book).
3. Have a great first day!

English H II
1. Bring your Summer Reading Project(s) to school tomorrow.
2. Bring your books as soon as possible (starting with Mythology and the Vocabulary book).
3. Have a great first day!

Welcome to SBHS

Welcome to St. Bernard High School, Vikings!

I am incredibly excited about this new year, and I hope you feel the same way. How about a little extra credit to get things started? Follow the directions below exactly to get some, and I hope you feel welcome here at SBHS. GO VIKINGS!!!

Directions:
Post a comment on this post below by clicking the word "comments" below. There will be a number in front of the word to indicate how many comments there already are. If you're the first person to comment (nice job!), it will say "no comments." When the comment screen pops up, write one sentence about something you are excited about this year. Then write the period number when you have Mr. Power's class. At the bottom, click on the circle that says "Name/URL" and then type in your FULL name, first and last. Hit the  "Publish Your Comment" button when you're finished, and then you're done! Congratulations!

Added:
To purchase the Composition Class Reader, go here to Bernard's Books:
http://escobookstore.com/Bookstore/BER
You'll need to have your parent or guardian create an account first to view the class list. Select the class "Composition - 9th Grade" and then click the "view books" button. You'll see the Reader at the bottom. You can also download it for free by clicking here. REMEMBER - YOU CAN NOT PURCHASE THIS BOOK USED FROM A STUDENT FROM LAST YEAR, AS IT HAS CHANGED.

To purchase the Vocabulary Power Plus book, I recommend using Amazon. Go here:
Amazon - VPP Book 1
You may also purchase from a student from last year, but ONLY if they did not write in the book.

To find information on the other books that you may need to purchase, go here:
Required Class Texts, 2012-2013

Required Class Texts, 2012-2013

The following is a complete list of the required class texts for each class. Clicking on the title of the text will take you to the Amazon.com page where you can order the text. For more information, check the class syllabus. NOTE: The 2012-2013 Class Reader can ONLY be purchased through Bernard's Books.

9th grade Composition

Ninth Grade English Class Composition Reader 2012-2013
Edited by Robin Power
ISBN: N/A, purchase here

Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book One
ISBN: 9781580492539

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
By Edith Hamilton
ISBN: 9780446607254

Of Mice and Men
By John Steinbeck
ISBN: 9780140177398

Lord of the Flies
By William Golding
ISBN: 9780399501487

Romeo and Juliet
By William Shakespeare
ISBN: 9781411400368

English Honors I

Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book One
ISBN: 9781580492539

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
By Edith Hamilton
ISBN: 9780446607254

Lord of the Flies
By William Golding
ISBN: 9780399501487

Fahrenheit 451
By Ray Bradbury
9780345342966

Of Mice and Men
By John Steinbeck
ISBN: 9780140177398

Romeo and Juliet
By William Shakespeare
ISBN: 9781411400368

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
By Ken Kesey
9780451163967

English Honors II

Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book Two
ISBN: 9781580492546

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
By Edith Hamilton
ISBN: 9780446607254

The Iliad
By Homer (supplied by instructor)

The Odyssey
By Homer
ISBN: 9781593080099

The Republic
By Plato (supplied by instructor)

Oedipus Rex
By Sophocles
ISBN: 9780486268774

The Aeneid
By Virgil (supplied by instructor)

The Inferno
By Dante Alighieri
ISBN: 9780451531391

Macbeth
By William Shakespeare
ISBN: 9781411400375

No Exit
By Jean-Paul Sartre
ISBN: 9780679725169

Siddhartha
By Herman Hesse
ISBN: 9780486406534

Things Fall Apart
By Chinua Achebe
ISBN: 9780385474542

Catcher in the Rye
By J.D. Salinger
ISBN: 9780316769174

The Great Gatsby
By F. Scott Fitzgerald
ISBN: 9780743273565