Friday, April 30

Warm-up: 30 minutes independent reading! (woo-hoo!!)

Today:

Finish Act II

and Kill Caesar!

Homework:

Answer the questions listed below. You can use these links if you need to refer back to the script.

Don't forget that your vocab word maps and picture charts are due on Tuesday, 5/4.

1.  What does Brutus say is the only reason he will rebel against Caesar?
2. What does the note thrown in Brutus’ window say? What does it mean? Who actually wrote the note?
3. Who is Lucius? Why can’t he identify the conspirators?
4. Who does Cassius suggest the conspirators assassinate in addition to Caesar? Why does Brutus argue against this plan?
5. Who doesn’t allow the conspirators to swear an oath? Why?
6. Who is Portia? What does she do to herself to get Brutus to trust her? What does Brutus promise her?
7. What does Calpurnia dream about?
8. Who persuades Caesar to go to the Senate house? How?
9. What is the purpose of Artemidorus’ letter?
10. What is wrong with Portia?
11. What does Portia ask Lucius to do?
12. On what date does Act II take place?

 

Thursday, April 29

Journal: Do you believe in omens and horoscopes? Can another person predict what will happen in your life?

Today:
Finish II.2
Compare Shakespeare's play to Plutarch's version


Homework:
Do you think that Marcus Brutus' intentions are good or bad? Do you think he is truly planning to kill Caesar to save Rome or do you think he has an ulterior motive? Write a one-page response explaining your opinion.

Assignments:
New Independent Reading Book Post due today!
Vocabulary Picture Cards due Tuesday, 5/4
Word Maps for 16-17 Vocab due Tuesday, 5/4

Wednesday, April 28

Today:
Vocabulary 14-15 Quiz
New vocabulary words (16-17)

Assignments: Vocab Picture Cards due Tuesday, 5/4
Vocab 16-17 Word Maps due Tuesday, 5/4

English 2 Vocabulary Words

Tuesday, April 27

Study for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow!

Monday, April 26

Warm-up: Notes on plot diagrams for tragedies.

Today:

1. Finish I.3 together
2. Silent Act I re-caps

Assignments:

Vocabulary Quiz on Wednesday
Post your new book on Ning by Thursday


Julius Caesar Act I questions - due tomorrow!
1.    What part of the plot diagram does Act I constitute?
scene i
2.    When does the opening scene take place? What holiday is it?
3.    Why does Marullus criticize the mob?
scene ii
4.    Who is Calpurnia? What is wrong with her? What does Caesar ask Antony to do to help her?
5.    What does the soothsayer tell Caesar? Of which literary technique is this an example?
6.    What is Caesar’s reaction to the soothsayer?
7.    Caesar says if he feared anyone, it would be whom?
8.    Who offers Caesar the crown? How many times?
9.    What kind of disorder does Caesar have? What is the ancient Roman term for it?
10.    What happens to Marullus and Flavius?
11.    Who are the conspirators?
12.    How does Cassius plan to get Brutus to join the conspiracy?
scene iii
13.    What are two of the strange occurrences?
14.    To whom does Cassius compare the night of unnatural events?
15.    What does Cassius say he will do if Caesar is crowned?
16.    Why do the conspirators want Brutus on their side?

Julius Caesar Online

Use these links to read Julius Caesar scripts online.


Script 1 - Original Shakespearean Language
Script 2 - No Fear Shakespeare

Friday, April 23

Vocabulary Quiz on Wednesday, 4/28! Study your word maps. There will be 20 cumulative words on the quiz.

Wednesday, April 21

Warm-up: Answer the following questions using the vocabulary words!
1. What do you aspire to be in the future?
2. What is something you are cynical about?
3. What is your favorite diversion?
4. What do you do to alleviate emotional pain?
5. What types of things are you covert about? Why?

Today:
Julius Caesar skits
Julius Caesar background and history

Due Dates:
Final copy of descriptive essay due Friday, 4/16
Word maps due Friday, 4/16
New Independent Reading book due Friday, 4/16

Extra Credit:
Bring in examples of Julius Caesar in modern life! Find allusions, references or parodies of the play that are adapted to today's society. You may find examples in books, articles, TV shows, movies, etc.
10 points extra credit for each example. You must explain your examples to the class. If you have audio or visual, bring it in!

Movie versions do not count! First person to bring in each example will get the credit.

(maximum of 30 points extra credit total)

Tuesday, April 20

Your final draft of essays: Friday, April 23
Word Maps: Friday, April 23
Independent Reading Book #3: You should have a NEW book for this Friday!

Thursday, April 15

Today's Class Assignment
1. Read "How to Eat a Guava" on pages 543-544 in the purple book. Pay close attention to the author's use of imagery and description!
2. Read "The Tropics of New York" on page 545.
4. On page 546, answer questions 4, 6 (make the chart), 7 and 9.
5. Read "Comparing Literature." Make the comparison chart for the story and poem.

Study for your vocabulary test on Friday!
Work on your Descriptive Essay Rough Draft!

Wednesday, April 15

Today's Class Assignment:

1. Complete the vocabulary practice sheet.
2. Write a one-page description of your favorite item or possession. Include imagery and figurative language. Use at least ten vocabulary words (including previous weeks' words) in your description.
3. Finish your Descriptive Essay brainstorm!
4. Finish any work from "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
5. Begin writing your rough draft of your Descriptive Essay.
6. Study for your vocabulary quiz Friday!

Tuesday, April 13

Descriptive Essay Assignment
Due Dates
Brainstorm: 4/14
Rough Draft: 4/19
Final Draft (typed): 4/23

Today's classwork:
Complete the following assignment from the African American Literature Book:
1. Read "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" pages 33-41.
2. Answer the "Interpreting Meanings" questions on page 42 (1-4)
3. Read "Recognizing Simile and Metaphor" and find three more examples of each
4. Read the "Descriptive Writing" section (continues to page 43). Find three other examples from the selection where words and details create an image that is interesting and vivid.

Vocabulary Quiz on Friday! Study! 

Thursday, April 8

Study for your poetry test tomorrow! Review poetry terms (figurative language, types of poetry, etc.) and be ready to analyze and write about poetry.

Tuesday, April 6

Warm-up:
1. Write about a time you had to contrive an excuse.
2. Have you ever felt qualms about something you did in the past?
3. What do you think is a good incentive for getting good grades?

Today:
1. Finish poetry scavenger hunt from yesterday
2. Ballads - Jabberwocky and "The Cruel Mother"


Sonnet power point
Ballad power point

Assignments:
Word maps
Poetry Projects due tomorrow!

Monday, April 5

Journal: How was your spring weekend? What did you do? Are you happy to be back in school?

Today:
New vocabulary!
Poetry Scavenger Hunt


Assignments:
Poetry Project due Wednesday!
20 word maps due Friday