Friday, 11/30/12

Composition
1. Characterization chart sheet (back side of character sketch sheet).

English H I
1. Write a new verse for Alanis Morissette's song "Ironic" -- the verse should be at least five lines and must be ironic (check your notes for the definition of ironic). You can earn extra points if it rhymes. If you want to see the "Ironic" song again, you can read the lyrics by clicking here.

English H II
1. Read The Republic selection on Justice and Injustice and annotate as you read. Be ready to answer if you still think justice or injustice is more profitable.

Tuesday-Wednesday, 11/27/12

Composition
1. Roger letter - due Thursday.
2. VPP9 word picture.
3. Character sketch sheet - front side only.

English H I
1. 'I Am' poem - email to me.
2. VPP9 word picture.
3. "The Sniper" essay:
What is the theme of "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty? (you only need to write the introduction).

English H II
1. VPP9 word picture.
2. Get Oedipus Rex.

Thursday, 11/15/12

Composition
1. Poetry homework! Homework varies from period to period.
2. Be sure to bring your character notes tomorrow, and be ready to discuss the end of "Thank You, Ma'am."

English H I
1. Poetry homework.

English H II
1. Be ready to present your Odyssey project.

Tuesday-Wednesday, 11/13-14/12

Composition
1. Character notes summary.
2. Finish reading "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes in your reader.

English H I
1. None.

English H II
1. Odysseus project.

Friday, 11/09/12

Composition
1. No homework. Enjoy the weekend!

English H I
1. No homework. Enjoy your weekend!

English H II
1. Odyssey projects.

Thursday, 11/08/12

Composition
1. VPP8 - study! Be ready for the test.
2. Poetry homework.

English H I
1. VPP8 - study! Be ready for the test.

English H II
1. VPP8 - study! Be ready for the test.
2. Finish The Odyssey and the study guide questions.
3. Continue working on your Odyssey project.

Tuesday-Wednesday, 11/07/12

Composition
1. VPP8 exercise II.
2. Finish reading "The Landlady" in your Reader and answering the questions (below):
1. Where is Billy coming from, and what is he trying to find in the town of Bath?
2. What are three things Billy sees that attracts him to the Bed and Breakfast place?
3. What is the first strange thing Billy notices about the landlady?
4. What is another strange thing that the landlady says or does (CD)?
5. Billy thinks he recognizes the names of the two young men in the guest book (Mulholland and Temple). Where does he think he remembers them from?
6. How does the landlady say the two young men were alike?
7. Where does the landlady say the two young men still are? What happened to the landlady’s pets?
8. What does the tea taste like?
9. What do you think will happen to Billy Weaver?
10. Copy two lines (CDs) of foreshadowing from the story.

English H I
1.VPP8 exercises I-V.

English H II
1. VPP8 exercises I-V.
2. Read The Odyssey books XXII-XXIII and do the study guide questions.
3. Work on the Odyssey stuff:
-Essay (due Thursday, 11/08)
Prompt: What heroic traits did the Greeks value? How is this evidenced in the various classic literature we have read so far in class? You must useThe Odyssey along with at least two other examples of classic Greek literature. 
-Project (due Thursday, 11/15)

Monday, 11/05/12

Composition
1. VPP8 notes, flashcards, exercise I (words in context).

English H I
1. VPP8 notes, flashcards, exercises I & II.
2. Narrative poem

English H II
1. VPP8 notes, flashcards, exercises I & II.
2. Read The Odyssey books XX-XXI and do the study guide questions.
3. Work on the Odyssey stuff:
-Essay (due Thursday, 11/08)
Prompt: What heroic traits did the Greeks value? How is this evidenced in the various classic literature we have read so far in class? You must useThe Odyssey along with at least two other examples of classic Greek literature. 
-Project (due Thursday, 11/15)

Friday, 11/02/12

Composition
1. VPP8 word picture.

English H I
1. VPP8 word picture.

English H II
1. VPP8 word picture.
2. Read The Odyssey books XVIII-XIX and do the study guide questions.
3. Work on the Odyssey stuff:
-Map (due Monday)
-Essay (due Thursday, 11/08)
Prompt: What heroic traits did the Greeks value? How is this evidenced in the various classic literature we have read so far in class? You must useThe Odyssey along with at least two other examples of classic Greek literature. 
-Project (due Thursday, 11/15)

Thursday, 11/01/12

Composition
1. VPP7 exercise II (and spelling quiz makeups).
2. Finish the final draft of your opinion essay. Use your rough draft and peer reviewed rubric to guide you.
3. Finish the "Monkey's Paw" questions.

English H I
1.VPP7 exercises IV & V (and spelling quiz makeups)
2. Read "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl and answer the questions below:
1. Where is Billy coming from, and what is he trying to find in the town of Bath?
2. What are three things Billy sees that attracts him to the Bed and Breakfast place?
3. What is the first strange thing Billy notices about the landlady?
4. What is another strange thing that the landlady says or does (CD)?
5. Billy thinks he recognizes the names of the two young men in the guest book (Mulholland and Temple). Where does he think he remembers them from?
6. How does the landlady say the two young men were alike?
7. Where does the landlady say the two young men still are? What happened to the landlady’s pets?
8. What does the tea taste like?
9. What do you think will happen to Billy Weaver?
10. Copy two lines (CDs) of foreshadowing from the story.

English H II
1. VPP7 exercise V.
2. Read The Odyssey books XVI-XVII and do the study guide questions.
3. Work on the Odyssey stuff:
-Map (due Monday)
-Essay (due Thursday, 11/08)
Prompt: What heroic traits did the Greeks value? How is this evidenced in the various classic literature we have read so far in class? You must useThe Odyssey along with at least two other examples of classic Greek literature. 
-Project (due Thursday, 11/15)