Work During School Closure
Due to the current school closure mandate, I will be providing packets of work for each student, which a copy of this work can also be found on my Google Classroom site (see the access code information below) by Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Students will need their textbooks during this time. However, here is the link for a simplified version of the text, in case students need this in addition to the textbook: https://www.albany.edu/faculty/dg6349/CLC105_SP07/docs/oedipus_tyrannus.htm
UPDATE
To make access to assignments easier, I will begin uploading class handouts onto the newly-created Google Classroom. In order to access Google Classroom, students will need to log onto their PCHS student email account. Here is the access code: r7popso. Please contact the front office should any issues with logging on arise.
Below are the assignments for work not found within our textbook.
Midterm Review
Major Assignments:
Act II Test (details and vocabulary): Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019
Warm-Ups
Instructions: Each Warm-up must be at least one half page, with your name and date on them. I will collect your notebook each week and check on them. If you’re absent a day, you have two options for credit: a) write in your notebook that you were absent and include the date or b) get the prompts from me (or our class website--updates coming soon!) and include the missing entry in your notebook. Pros for option a: telling me you were absent and which dates means I can exempt that entry and you won’t have to do it; con: each entry present is weighted heavier (if you’re missing an entire week, it won’t count towards your grade, for better or for worse). Pros for option b: you get the opportunity to get full credit and each entry is weighted lower; cons: more work. Please note: Lack of entries with a note for absence will count against your grade, so please be mindful of this!
August 26-30
Mon, Aug. 26th: List the literary terms you know and define them.
Tues, Aug. 27th: What is your favorite story? What are the characters, type of narration, setting, imagery, and symbols?
Thurs, Aug. 29th: What are some reading strategies (hacks) that you use to help you understand something confusing?
Fri, Aug. 30th: How do you anticipate the arena will be used in Lady or Tiger?
September 2-6
Mon, Sep. 2nd: LABOR DAY; No warm-up
Tues, Sep. 3rd: What is The Metamorphosis about?
Thur, Sep. 4th: What transformation have you undergone since being a child?
Fri, Sep. 6th: Now that you understand a little about Kafka’s life, what aspects of The Metamorphosis reflect his life?
September 9-13
Mon, Sep. 9th: What other creature (animal or insect) do you think Gregor could’ve transformed into that maintains the same idea as the bug? Explain.
Tues, Sep. 10th: Which symbol did you feel was the most important?
Thurs, Sep. 12th: How are allegories important to teaching lessons? What is a story that teaches a lesson?
Fri, Sep. 13th: N/A (diagnostic essay)
September 16-20
Mon, Sep. 16th: N/A
Tue, Sep. 17: When you sit down to write a paper for school, what are the steps that you use, from start to finish?
Thurs, Sep. 19: What did you learn about paragraph writing from The Power Paragraph activity? What do you now know about The Writing Process?
Fri, Sep. 20: N/A
September 23-27
Mon, Sep. 23: What story did you choose to tell? Why? (for personal narrative)
Tues, Sep. 24: For the personal narrative, which type of paragraph writing style works best: The Power Paragraph or ACES? Explain.
Thurs, Sep. 26: What do you know about grammar? Who taught you grammar? Where did you learn it?
Fri, Sep. 27: On a scale from 1-5 (with 1 meaning weak and five being strong), rate your vocabulary skills for writing. Explain.
September 30-October 4
Mon, Sep. 30: What's your favorite fairy tale, folklore, or fable?
Tues, Oct. 1: How are giants generally portrayed in myths and legends?
Thurs, Oct. 3: How does Limo fit the characteristics of a typical giant?
Fri, Oct. 4: Who do you think is the hero of the story "Tselane and the Giant"?
October 7-October 11
Mon, Oct. 7: Why do you think Nyasha refused to report her sister's cruelty to their father? What does her silence show about her characterization?
Tue, Oct. 8:
Thur, Oct. 9: Focus Activity, pg. 622 (write entire prompt in notebook)
Fri, Oct. 11: What is your favorite fairy tale (from Disney or elsewhere)?
October 14-October 18
Mon, Oct. 14: How does this version (Grimm's Bros) Cinderella differ from another version you know of?
Tue, Oct. 15: Select a story you know well. Summarize it, then provide 3 examples of changes you'd make to it.
Thur, Oct. 17: What fairy tale are you "twisting"? What is a major twist in your version?
Fri, Oct. 18: Fall Break
October 21-October 25
Mon, Oct. 21: What is the most fascinating part of your story?
Tue, Oct. 22: What do you know about William Shakespeare: his life, plays, legacy?
Thur, Oct. 24: What do you know about witches? What do they do? What do they look like?
Fri, Oct. 25: The 3 witches made a prediction about Macbeth's future. Do you think it will come true? Why or why not?
October 28-November 1
Mon, Oct. 28: If the witches made a prediction about your future, what would make you believe them?
Tue, Oct. 29: Summarize Macbeth up to this point (Act I, sc iii). Response must be at least 5 sentences.
Thur, Oct. 31: What do you think of Lady Macbeth so far? Does she seem to be good, evil, or neutral? Explain.
Fri, Nov. 1: What do you think will be the consequences of the Macbeth's plot to kill King Duncan? Why?
November 4-November 8
Mon, Nov. 4: Why do you think Macbeth wishes to be king? Explain.
Tue, Nov. 5: Why do you think Macbeth allows Lady Macbeth to have such power over him?
Thur, Nov. 7: N/A
Fri, Nov. 8: Who holds the most power in Macbeth: the men or the women? Explain.
August 26-30
Mon, Aug. 26th: List the literary terms you know and define them.
Tues, Aug. 27th: What is your favorite story? What are the characters, type of narration, setting, imagery, and symbols?
Thurs, Aug. 29th: What are some reading strategies (hacks) that you use to help you understand something confusing?
Fri, Aug. 30th: How do you anticipate the arena will be used in Lady or Tiger?
September 2-6
Mon, Sep. 2nd: LABOR DAY; No warm-up
Tues, Sep. 3rd: What is The Metamorphosis about?
Thur, Sep. 4th: What transformation have you undergone since being a child?
Fri, Sep. 6th: Now that you understand a little about Kafka’s life, what aspects of The Metamorphosis reflect his life?
September 9-13
Mon, Sep. 9th: What other creature (animal or insect) do you think Gregor could’ve transformed into that maintains the same idea as the bug? Explain.
Tues, Sep. 10th: Which symbol did you feel was the most important?
Thurs, Sep. 12th: How are allegories important to teaching lessons? What is a story that teaches a lesson?
Fri, Sep. 13th: N/A (diagnostic essay)
September 16-20
Mon, Sep. 16th: N/A
Tue, Sep. 17: When you sit down to write a paper for school, what are the steps that you use, from start to finish?
Thurs, Sep. 19: What did you learn about paragraph writing from The Power Paragraph activity? What do you now know about The Writing Process?
Fri, Sep. 20: N/A
September 23-27
Mon, Sep. 23: What story did you choose to tell? Why? (for personal narrative)
Tues, Sep. 24: For the personal narrative, which type of paragraph writing style works best: The Power Paragraph or ACES? Explain.
Thurs, Sep. 26: What do you know about grammar? Who taught you grammar? Where did you learn it?
Fri, Sep. 27: On a scale from 1-5 (with 1 meaning weak and five being strong), rate your vocabulary skills for writing. Explain.
September 30-October 4
Mon, Sep. 30: What's your favorite fairy tale, folklore, or fable?
Tues, Oct. 1: How are giants generally portrayed in myths and legends?
Thurs, Oct. 3: How does Limo fit the characteristics of a typical giant?
Fri, Oct. 4: Who do you think is the hero of the story "Tselane and the Giant"?
October 7-October 11
Mon, Oct. 7: Why do you think Nyasha refused to report her sister's cruelty to their father? What does her silence show about her characterization?
Tue, Oct. 8:
Thur, Oct. 9: Focus Activity, pg. 622 (write entire prompt in notebook)
Fri, Oct. 11: What is your favorite fairy tale (from Disney or elsewhere)?
October 14-October 18
Mon, Oct. 14: How does this version (Grimm's Bros) Cinderella differ from another version you know of?
Tue, Oct. 15: Select a story you know well. Summarize it, then provide 3 examples of changes you'd make to it.
Thur, Oct. 17: What fairy tale are you "twisting"? What is a major twist in your version?
Fri, Oct. 18: Fall Break
October 21-October 25
Mon, Oct. 21: What is the most fascinating part of your story?
Tue, Oct. 22: What do you know about William Shakespeare: his life, plays, legacy?
Thur, Oct. 24: What do you know about witches? What do they do? What do they look like?
Fri, Oct. 25: The 3 witches made a prediction about Macbeth's future. Do you think it will come true? Why or why not?
October 28-November 1
Mon, Oct. 28: If the witches made a prediction about your future, what would make you believe them?
Tue, Oct. 29: Summarize Macbeth up to this point (Act I, sc iii). Response must be at least 5 sentences.
Thur, Oct. 31: What do you think of Lady Macbeth so far? Does she seem to be good, evil, or neutral? Explain.
Fri, Nov. 1: What do you think will be the consequences of the Macbeth's plot to kill King Duncan? Why?
November 4-November 8
Mon, Nov. 4: Why do you think Macbeth wishes to be king? Explain.
Tue, Nov. 5: Why do you think Macbeth allows Lady Macbeth to have such power over him?
Thur, Nov. 7: N/A
Fri, Nov. 8: Who holds the most power in Macbeth: the men or the women? Explain.
Homework
Instructions: Have your homework ready when I come around to check it each day. Late homework will be accepted up to three days after it's assigned for up to 50% credit. Dates listed below are for when the homework is due.
August 26-30
Mon, Aug 26th: Bring completed signed syllabus back page
Tues, Aug. 27th: Define 10 literary terms you don’t know. Complete summer reading by 9/3/2019.
Thurs, Aug. 29th: Provide examples for five literary terms using the same story (of your choice).
Fri, Aug. 30th: Color the door for the story "The Lady or the Tiger" (see assignment sheet below) wait to draw the illustration until we complete the story
September 2-6
Mon, Sep. 2nd: LABOR DAY
Tues, Sep. 3rd: Complete the work for "Lady or Tiger": finish reading the story, complete the illustration for the door, complete Parts 1 and 2 (see assignment sheet below); bring the story "The Metamorphosis" (have it completely read before class starts)
Thurs, Sep. 5th: ½ pg to 1 pg: Characters, setting, plot (exposition & rising action), narration/POV, imagery of Metamorphosis
Fri, Sep. 6th: Draw the bug our protagonist turns into. In 1 paragraph, answer the following question: Why do you think Kafka had Gregor transform into a bug?
September 9-13
Mon, Sep. 9th: “Through Gregor’s Reactions” handout (See below)
Tues, Sep. 10th: Symbolism handout
Thurs, Sep. 12th: None
Fri, Sep. 13th: Allegory handout
September 16-20
Mon, Sep. 16th: None
Tues, Sep. 17th: Whatever students didn't finish during class.
Thurs, Sep. 18th: Whatever students didn't finish during class.
Fri, Sep. 20th: None
September 23-27
Mon, Sep. 23rd: Personal narrative draft with sequence chart (see below)
Tues, Sep. 24th: Personal narrative final copy
Thurs, Sep. 26th: None
Fri, Sep. 27th: Comma splice, fused sentence, and fragment handout
September 30-October 4
Mon, Sep. 30: Word Choice Exercise #1
Tues, Oct. 1: Finish copying definitions for the following words: Fairy tale, folklore, fable, plot, characterization, theme
Thurs, Oct. 3: Read first section of "Tselane and the Giant," write a summary, character list, and setting
Fri, Oct. 4: "Tselane" reading questions: Recall: 2-5, Interpret 6, 8-9, Evaluate and Connect 11-13
October 7-October 11
Mon, Oct. 7: Read "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters" (see handout below), summarize and include character list and setting info
Tues, Oct. 8: Mufaro's Daughters Discussion Questions
Thur, Oct. 10: See Schedule for "Green Willow" discussion questions
Fri, Oct. 11: "Cinderella"--summary, character list, setting info
October 14-October 18
Mon, Oct. 14: N/A
Tue, Oct. 15: Work on Twisted Fairy tale assignment
Thur, Oct. 17: Work on Twisted Fairy tale assignment
Fri, Oct. 18: Fall Break
October 21-October 25
Mon, Oct. 21: Complete Twisted Fairy Tale project
Tue, Oct. 22: Twisted Fairy Take Project due
Thur, Oct. 24: Read Act I, sc i; Magic Boxes--witches section
Fri, Oct. 25: Complete Magic Boxes assignment
October 28-November 1
Mon, Oct. 28: Read Act I, scenes ii and iii. Complete study guide questions.
Tue, Oct. 29: Copy our textbook's definition of the word "foil"
Thur, Oct. 31: Read Act I, scenes iv and v. Complete study guide questions.
Fri, Nov. 1: Read Act I, scenes vi and vii. Complete study guide questions.
November 4-November 8
Mon, Nov. 4: Macbeth Character Chart (at least 1/2)
Tue, Nov. 5: Macbeth Character Chart (complete)
Thur, Nov. 7: N/A
Fri, Nov. 8: Study for Act I quiz; Vocabulary Ex.
August 26-30
Mon, Aug 26th: Bring completed signed syllabus back page
Tues, Aug. 27th: Define 10 literary terms you don’t know. Complete summer reading by 9/3/2019.
Thurs, Aug. 29th: Provide examples for five literary terms using the same story (of your choice).
Fri, Aug. 30th: Color the door for the story "The Lady or the Tiger" (see assignment sheet below) wait to draw the illustration until we complete the story
September 2-6
Mon, Sep. 2nd: LABOR DAY
Tues, Sep. 3rd: Complete the work for "Lady or Tiger": finish reading the story, complete the illustration for the door, complete Parts 1 and 2 (see assignment sheet below); bring the story "The Metamorphosis" (have it completely read before class starts)
Thurs, Sep. 5th: ½ pg to 1 pg: Characters, setting, plot (exposition & rising action), narration/POV, imagery of Metamorphosis
Fri, Sep. 6th: Draw the bug our protagonist turns into. In 1 paragraph, answer the following question: Why do you think Kafka had Gregor transform into a bug?
September 9-13
Mon, Sep. 9th: “Through Gregor’s Reactions” handout (See below)
Tues, Sep. 10th: Symbolism handout
Thurs, Sep. 12th: None
Fri, Sep. 13th: Allegory handout
September 16-20
Mon, Sep. 16th: None
Tues, Sep. 17th: Whatever students didn't finish during class.
Thurs, Sep. 18th: Whatever students didn't finish during class.
Fri, Sep. 20th: None
September 23-27
Mon, Sep. 23rd: Personal narrative draft with sequence chart (see below)
Tues, Sep. 24th: Personal narrative final copy
Thurs, Sep. 26th: None
Fri, Sep. 27th: Comma splice, fused sentence, and fragment handout
September 30-October 4
Mon, Sep. 30: Word Choice Exercise #1
Tues, Oct. 1: Finish copying definitions for the following words: Fairy tale, folklore, fable, plot, characterization, theme
Thurs, Oct. 3: Read first section of "Tselane and the Giant," write a summary, character list, and setting
Fri, Oct. 4: "Tselane" reading questions: Recall: 2-5, Interpret 6, 8-9, Evaluate and Connect 11-13
October 7-October 11
Mon, Oct. 7: Read "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters" (see handout below), summarize and include character list and setting info
Tues, Oct. 8: Mufaro's Daughters Discussion Questions
Thur, Oct. 10: See Schedule for "Green Willow" discussion questions
Fri, Oct. 11: "Cinderella"--summary, character list, setting info
October 14-October 18
Mon, Oct. 14: N/A
Tue, Oct. 15: Work on Twisted Fairy tale assignment
Thur, Oct. 17: Work on Twisted Fairy tale assignment
Fri, Oct. 18: Fall Break
October 21-October 25
Mon, Oct. 21: Complete Twisted Fairy Tale project
Tue, Oct. 22: Twisted Fairy Take Project due
Thur, Oct. 24: Read Act I, sc i; Magic Boxes--witches section
Fri, Oct. 25: Complete Magic Boxes assignment
October 28-November 1
Mon, Oct. 28: Read Act I, scenes ii and iii. Complete study guide questions.
Tue, Oct. 29: Copy our textbook's definition of the word "foil"
Thur, Oct. 31: Read Act I, scenes iv and v. Complete study guide questions.
Fri, Nov. 1: Read Act I, scenes vi and vii. Complete study guide questions.
November 4-November 8
Mon, Nov. 4: Macbeth Character Chart (at least 1/2)
Tue, Nov. 5: Macbeth Character Chart (complete)
Thur, Nov. 7: N/A
Fri, Nov. 8: Study for Act I quiz; Vocabulary Ex.
Assignment Sheets
Note: Whenever an assignment above refers to an assignment sheet, this is the section where the assignment sheet can be found. Students will have already been provided a copy of the assignment during class. The dates correspond for when an assignments is due.
Summer Reading
Fri, Aug. 30th
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