Below are the assignments for work not found within our textbook.
Work During School Closure
Due to the mandated school closure, I am supplying students with the work they will need to complete during this time via a handout, which can also be found on my Google Classroom site (see access code below) by Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
UPDATE
I will be posting any teacher-created materials to the newly-created Google Classroom. Students will be able to access this site via their student PCHS email address. Here is the class code: jtzyfca. Should there be any trouble accessing their PCHS email, please contact the front office.
Current Text Information
Here is the pdf for "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde:" http://dbooks.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/books/PDFs/504229740.pdf
Romantic Quiz Information (Fri, Feb. 21)
The quiz will include details from the following documentary on the Romantic Era. The link and guided questions are below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liVQ21KZfOI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liVQ21KZfOI
Midterm Review
Major Assignments:
Act III Test (details and vocabulary): Wed, Dec. 4, 2019
Warm-Up Assignments
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: What is Lord of the Flies about?
Tues, Aug. 27th: Select a character from the novel. How is he described? What does he look like? What are his characteristics? What is his role in the novel?
Wed, Aug. 28th or Thurs, Aug. 29th (block schedule): What is something you still don’t understand about this novel?
Fri, Aug. 30th: What do you think would’ve happened to the social structure of the novel if Jack had been appointed leader in the first place?
September 2-6
Mon, Sep. 2nd: LABOR DAY; No warm-up
Tues, Sep. 3rd: What makes a hero ‘epic’?
Wed, Sep. 4th: What goes into the parts that comprise a legend (story)?
Fri, Sep. 6th: If we were to rewrite Beowulf as a woman, what would remain the same in characterization? What would be different? Why do you think there are no female epic heroes?
September 9-13
Mon, Sep. 9th: What do you think happens to the Danes after Beowulf returns home (Geatland)? How would life be different and the same for the Danish people?
Tues, Sep. 10th: How might Beowulf behave in our society? Are his traits as an epic hero still valued today? Why or why not?
Wed, Sep. 11th: What do you know about chivalry? How would you define honor?
Fri, Sep. 13th: Which knight is more admirable--Sir Gawain or The Green Knight? Use examples from the text as back-up.
September 16-20
Mon, Sep. 16th: If you were the Green Knight, what test of honor would you impose upon King Arthur’s court? Explain.
Tues, Sep. 17th: Describe a road trip or vacation you’ve been on. Who all went on the trip? Who did you get along with best and least? Why?
Wed, Sep. 18th: Who is your favorite/most interesting character in The Canterbury Tales so far?
Fri, Sep. 20th: N/A
September 23-27
Mon, Sep. 23rd: Update The Canterbury Tales. What would be the new journey, purpose for this journey, and new occupations for the characters?
Tues, Sep. 24: From the "Focus Activity: Freewrite" on pg. 124 of our textbook
Wed, Sep. 25: Discuss a crime you know of committed for the love of money. What led to this crime? What was the outcome?
Fri, Sep. 27: In The Pardoner’s Prologue, the Pardoner confesses to giving people advice he doesn’t take. Explain a situation where you’ve done the same thing.
September 30-October 4
Mon, Sep. 30: Did the ending of The Pardoner's Tale surprise you? Why or why not?
Tues, Oct. 1: How persuasive is the pardoner? What are his most persuasive points?
Wed, Oct. 2: How does your Caravan story begin?
Fri, Oct. 4: Who is the most interesting character in your story? Explain.
October 7-October 11
Mon, Oct. 7: Focus Activity, pg. 210 (write out prompt in notebook)
Tue, Oct. 8: Focus Activity, pg. 219 (write out prompt in notebook)
Wed, Oct. 9: Focus Activity, pg. 219 "Chart It!"
Fri, Oct. 11: How might a song differ from a sonnet? Provide at least 3 examples and explain.
October 14-October 18
Mon, Oct. 14: Which do you think is easier to write: a sonnet or a song? Explain.
Tue, Oct. 15: Selecting one of the sonnets, how might you transform it into either a song, dialog, or a soliloquy (solo speech)? List 3 ways you'd make this transformation.
Thur, Oct. 17: Which of the works we've read so far is your "favorite"? Explain.
Fri, Oct. 18: Fall Break
October 21-October 25
Mon, Oct. 21: Focus Activity, p. 379
Tue, Oct. 22: Personal Response, p. 385
Wed, Oct. 23: Scenario: You're writing a poem about life or love. What similes or metaphors would you use? Explain.
Fri, Oct. 25: Write about a time you were or felt betrayed. What happened? How did you react? What was the end result?
October 28-November 1
Mon, Oct. 28: List everything you know about Shakespeare.
Tue, Oct. 29: Summarize Act I, sc i. List characters, settings, and provide plot details.
Wed, Oct. 30: In your opinion, what is the difference between avenging a loved one and seeking revenge for a wronged loved one?
Fri, Nov. 1: Do you think Claudius killed King Hamlet? Why or why not?
August 26-30
Mon, Aug. 26th: What is Lord of the Flies about?
Tues, Aug. 27th: Select a character from the novel. How is he described? What does he look like? What are his characteristics? What is his role in the novel?
Wed, Aug. 28th or Thurs, Aug. 29th (block schedule): What is something you still don’t understand about this novel?
Fri, Aug. 30th: What do you think would’ve happened to the social structure of the novel if Jack had been appointed leader in the first place?
September 2-6
Mon, Sep. 2nd: LABOR DAY; No warm-up
Tues, Sep. 3rd: What makes a hero ‘epic’?
Wed, Sep. 4th: What goes into the parts that comprise a legend (story)?
Fri, Sep. 6th: If we were to rewrite Beowulf as a woman, what would remain the same in characterization? What would be different? Why do you think there are no female epic heroes?
September 9-13
Mon, Sep. 9th: What do you think happens to the Danes after Beowulf returns home (Geatland)? How would life be different and the same for the Danish people?
Tues, Sep. 10th: How might Beowulf behave in our society? Are his traits as an epic hero still valued today? Why or why not?
Wed, Sep. 11th: What do you know about chivalry? How would you define honor?
Fri, Sep. 13th: Which knight is more admirable--Sir Gawain or The Green Knight? Use examples from the text as back-up.
September 16-20
Mon, Sep. 16th: If you were the Green Knight, what test of honor would you impose upon King Arthur’s court? Explain.
Tues, Sep. 17th: Describe a road trip or vacation you’ve been on. Who all went on the trip? Who did you get along with best and least? Why?
Wed, Sep. 18th: Who is your favorite/most interesting character in The Canterbury Tales so far?
Fri, Sep. 20th: N/A
September 23-27
Mon, Sep. 23rd: Update The Canterbury Tales. What would be the new journey, purpose for this journey, and new occupations for the characters?
Tues, Sep. 24: From the "Focus Activity: Freewrite" on pg. 124 of our textbook
Wed, Sep. 25: Discuss a crime you know of committed for the love of money. What led to this crime? What was the outcome?
Fri, Sep. 27: In The Pardoner’s Prologue, the Pardoner confesses to giving people advice he doesn’t take. Explain a situation where you’ve done the same thing.
September 30-October 4
Mon, Sep. 30: Did the ending of The Pardoner's Tale surprise you? Why or why not?
Tues, Oct. 1: How persuasive is the pardoner? What are his most persuasive points?
Wed, Oct. 2: How does your Caravan story begin?
Fri, Oct. 4: Who is the most interesting character in your story? Explain.
October 7-October 11
Mon, Oct. 7: Focus Activity, pg. 210 (write out prompt in notebook)
Tue, Oct. 8: Focus Activity, pg. 219 (write out prompt in notebook)
Wed, Oct. 9: Focus Activity, pg. 219 "Chart It!"
Fri, Oct. 11: How might a song differ from a sonnet? Provide at least 3 examples and explain.
October 14-October 18
Mon, Oct. 14: Which do you think is easier to write: a sonnet or a song? Explain.
Tue, Oct. 15: Selecting one of the sonnets, how might you transform it into either a song, dialog, or a soliloquy (solo speech)? List 3 ways you'd make this transformation.
Thur, Oct. 17: Which of the works we've read so far is your "favorite"? Explain.
Fri, Oct. 18: Fall Break
October 21-October 25
Mon, Oct. 21: Focus Activity, p. 379
Tue, Oct. 22: Personal Response, p. 385
Wed, Oct. 23: Scenario: You're writing a poem about life or love. What similes or metaphors would you use? Explain.
Fri, Oct. 25: Write about a time you were or felt betrayed. What happened? How did you react? What was the end result?
October 28-November 1
Mon, Oct. 28: List everything you know about Shakespeare.
Tue, Oct. 29: Summarize Act I, sc i. List characters, settings, and provide plot details.
Wed, Oct. 30: In your opinion, what is the difference between avenging a loved one and seeking revenge for a wronged loved one?
Fri, Nov. 1: Do you think Claudius killed King Hamlet? Why or why not?
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 the book Lord of the Flies.
Tues, Aug. 27th: Chart the plot of the novel (combine the exposition and rising action with the climax, falling action, and conclusion)
Wed, Aug. 28th or Thurs, Aug. 29th (block schedule): Select a symbol from the novel and explain its meaning.
Fri, Aug. 30th: Prepare for the in-class writing diagnostic essay: Select 2 quotes from the text, to include in-text citations and a Work Cited page. At least ONE quote must address: the breakdown of the social structure in the novel and its connection to social breakdowns in general; the second quote may also address the nature of power and hierarchy. Both quotes can solely address the social structure aspect. The prompt for the diagnostic essay addresses both the social structure and the nature of power and hierarchy.
September 2-6
Mon, Sep. 2nd: LABOR DAY
Tues, Sep. 3rd: No homework due
Wed, Sep. 4th: Read “Epic and Epic Heroes,” “Before You Read: Beowulf,” Venn Diagram
Fri, Sep. 6th: Complete Beowulf
September 9-13
Mon, Sep. 9th: “Recall” questions 1-5; “Interpret” questions 6-8; “Evaluate and Connect” questions 11-13; “Literary Elements” questions 1-2
Tues, Sep. 10th: Study for Beowulf quiz
Wed, Sep. 11th: “Before You Read: from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,”Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"
Fri, Sep. 13th: Read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
September 16-20
Mon, Sep. 16th: See course schedule for Sir Gawain reading questions
Tues, Sep. 17th: Read and create character chart for lines 1-279 for The Canterbury Tales (click here for audio recording on YouTube)
Wed, Sep. 18th: Complete character chart so far
Fri, Sep. 20th: Read pgs. 109-114 with accompanying character chart
September 23-27
Mon, Sep. 23rd: Complete The Canterbury Tales and its accompanying character chart; see course schedule for assigned reading questions
Tues, Sep. 24: Study for quiz
Wed, Sep. 25: Read "The Pardoner's Prologue"
Fri, Sep. 27: Read "The Pardon'er Tale"
September 30-October 4
Mon, Sep. 30: “Recall” questions 1-5; “Interpret” questions 6-7; “Evaluate and Connect” questions 11, 12, 14
Tues, Oct. 1: Study for quiz
Wed, Oct. 2: Paragraph on how Caravan story will begin
Fri, Oct. 4: 1st stanza of Caravan story
October 7- October 11
Mon, Oct. 7: Completed Caravan story with illustrations
Tue, Oct. 8: N/A
Wed, Oct. 9: Focus Activity, pg. 219
Fri, Oct. 11: See schedule: Reading Ques: Spencer and Shakespeare Sonnets
October 14-October 18
Mon, Oct. 14: See Schedule: Shakespeare Songs
Tue, Oct. 15: Study for quiz
Thur, Oct. 17: N/A
Fri, Oct. 18: Fall Break
October 21-October 25
Mon, Oct. 21: None
Tue, Oct. 22: See Schedule for Donne questions
Wed, Oct. 23: None (complete "Death Be Not Proud" questions if not already completed)
Fri, Oct. 25: Study for Donne quiz
October 28-November 1
Mon, Oct. 28: None
Tue, Oct. 29: Read Act I, scene i; complete the study guide questions
Wed, Oct. 30: Read Act I, scene ii; complete the study guide questions
Fri, Nov. 1: Read Act I, scene iii and iv; complete the study guide questions
August 26-30
Mon, Aug. 26th: Bring the book Lord of the Flies.
Tues, Aug. 27th: Chart the plot of the novel (combine the exposition and rising action with the climax, falling action, and conclusion)
Wed, Aug. 28th or Thurs, Aug. 29th (block schedule): Select a symbol from the novel and explain its meaning.
Fri, Aug. 30th: Prepare for the in-class writing diagnostic essay: Select 2 quotes from the text, to include in-text citations and a Work Cited page. At least ONE quote must address: the breakdown of the social structure in the novel and its connection to social breakdowns in general; the second quote may also address the nature of power and hierarchy. Both quotes can solely address the social structure aspect. The prompt for the diagnostic essay addresses both the social structure and the nature of power and hierarchy.
September 2-6
Mon, Sep. 2nd: LABOR DAY
Tues, Sep. 3rd: No homework due
Wed, Sep. 4th: Read “Epic and Epic Heroes,” “Before You Read: Beowulf,” Venn Diagram
Fri, Sep. 6th: Complete Beowulf
September 9-13
Mon, Sep. 9th: “Recall” questions 1-5; “Interpret” questions 6-8; “Evaluate and Connect” questions 11-13; “Literary Elements” questions 1-2
Tues, Sep. 10th: Study for Beowulf quiz
Wed, Sep. 11th: “Before You Read: from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,”Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"
Fri, Sep. 13th: Read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
September 16-20
Mon, Sep. 16th: See course schedule for Sir Gawain reading questions
Tues, Sep. 17th: Read and create character chart for lines 1-279 for The Canterbury Tales (click here for audio recording on YouTube)
Wed, Sep. 18th: Complete character chart so far
Fri, Sep. 20th: Read pgs. 109-114 with accompanying character chart
September 23-27
Mon, Sep. 23rd: Complete The Canterbury Tales and its accompanying character chart; see course schedule for assigned reading questions
Tues, Sep. 24: Study for quiz
Wed, Sep. 25: Read "The Pardoner's Prologue"
Fri, Sep. 27: Read "The Pardon'er Tale"
September 30-October 4
Mon, Sep. 30: “Recall” questions 1-5; “Interpret” questions 6-7; “Evaluate and Connect” questions 11, 12, 14
Tues, Oct. 1: Study for quiz
Wed, Oct. 2: Paragraph on how Caravan story will begin
Fri, Oct. 4: 1st stanza of Caravan story
October 7- October 11
Mon, Oct. 7: Completed Caravan story with illustrations
Tue, Oct. 8: N/A
Wed, Oct. 9: Focus Activity, pg. 219
Fri, Oct. 11: See schedule: Reading Ques: Spencer and Shakespeare Sonnets
October 14-October 18
Mon, Oct. 14: See Schedule: Shakespeare Songs
Tue, Oct. 15: Study for quiz
Thur, Oct. 17: N/A
Fri, Oct. 18: Fall Break
October 21-October 25
Mon, Oct. 21: None
Tue, Oct. 22: See Schedule for Donne questions
Wed, Oct. 23: None (complete "Death Be Not Proud" questions if not already completed)
Fri, Oct. 25: Study for Donne quiz
October 28-November 1
Mon, Oct. 28: None
Tue, Oct. 29: Read Act I, scene i; complete the study guide questions
Wed, Oct. 30: Read Act I, scene ii; complete the study guide questions
Fri, Nov. 1: Read Act I, scene iii and iv; complete the study guide questions
Extra Credit Opportunity
This section lists any extra credit opportunities offered to all students in a particular class. Extra credit opportunities are time-sensitive, so any student wishing to gain credit must do so by the deadline.
Opportunity #1: Memorize and recite the first four lines of The Canterbury Tales in Middle English in front of the class. Deadline: Mon, Sep. 30th (Watch this video for pronunciation assistance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GihrWuysnrc&t=63s
Opportunity #1: Memorize and recite the first four lines of The Canterbury Tales in Middle English in front of the class. Deadline: Mon, Sep. 30th (Watch this video for pronunciation assistance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GihrWuysnrc&t=63s