Here is a link to the song online:
http://www.flocabulary.com/samples.html
5/28/10
5/27/10
Thursday, May 27
Homework:
What do you think Shrek is satirizing? What message does the movie send to viewers about life, society or fairy tales? Choose one message you think the movie is sending and explain why. Use examples of the satirical elements you found in the film.
5/25/10
Tuesday, May 25
Warm-up: vocabulary review
Today:
Review vocabulary
Finish "Harrison Bergeron"
Satire Notes
Satire Examples
Assignments:
Word maps for new vocabulary words due Monday, June 7.
Monday June 7 - Cumulative Vocabulary Test
Today:
Review vocabulary
Finish "Harrison Bergeron"
Satire Notes
Satire Examples
Assignments:
Word maps for new vocabulary words due Monday, June 7.
Monday June 7 - Cumulative Vocabulary Test
Monday, May 24
Journal: Do you think that there will ever be true equality on earth? Why is equality something that we should all strive for? Explain your response.
Today:
New vocabulary - Flocabulary is flames! See words listed below.
Begin reading "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut
Assignments:
Word maps for new vocabulary words due Monday, June 7.
Monday June 7 - Cumulative Vocabulary Test
myopic (v): short-sighted
ratiocinate (v): to think, contemplate, reason
render (v): to say, or to make
recapitulate (v): to repeat, reiterate
loquacious (adj): talkative
verbose (adj): wordy
gregarious (adj): sociable
elocution (n): the skill of clear and expressive speech
circumlocution (n): indirect language
recalcitrant (adj): defiant, rebellious
cogent (adj): intelligent, clear, convincing
seminal (adj): original, groundbreaking, influential
meritorious (adj): deserving reward or praise
redact (v): to revise, edit
placate (v): to appease or calm
tedious (adj): boring, dull
tome (n): a large book
peruse (v): to examine carefully
entomology (n): the study of insects
ostracize (v): to exclude from a community
pariah (n): an outcast
persevere (v): to persist, remain constant
latent (adj): present but hidden
burgeon (v): to come forth, flourish, prosper
diligent (adj): hard-working, careful
paragon (n): model of perfection, epitome
commodious (adj): spacious, roomy
clairvoyant (adj): able to see and detect things that others cannot
cosmopolitan (adj): worldly, sophisticated
vast (adj): enormous, immense
voluminous (adj): large, ample
exorbitant (adj): excessively high, outrageous
extravagant (adj): excessive, over-the-top
colossus (n): an enormous structure
synopsis (n): a summary
cadence (n): inflection of the voice, accent, rhythm
cavort (v): to prance, dance about
boisterous (adj): loud, energetic, lively
daft (adj): insane, foolish
deft (adj): skilled, adept
Today:
New vocabulary - Flocabulary is flames! See words listed below.
Begin reading "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut
Assignments:
Word maps for new vocabulary words due Monday, June 7.
Monday June 7 - Cumulative Vocabulary Test
myopic (v): short-sighted
ratiocinate (v): to think, contemplate, reason
render (v): to say, or to make
recapitulate (v): to repeat, reiterate
loquacious (adj): talkative
verbose (adj): wordy
gregarious (adj): sociable
elocution (n): the skill of clear and expressive speech
circumlocution (n): indirect language
recalcitrant (adj): defiant, rebellious
cogent (adj): intelligent, clear, convincing
seminal (adj): original, groundbreaking, influential
meritorious (adj): deserving reward or praise
redact (v): to revise, edit
placate (v): to appease or calm
tedious (adj): boring, dull
tome (n): a large book
peruse (v): to examine carefully
entomology (n): the study of insects
ostracize (v): to exclude from a community
pariah (n): an outcast
persevere (v): to persist, remain constant
latent (adj): present but hidden
burgeon (v): to come forth, flourish, prosper
diligent (adj): hard-working, careful
paragon (n): model of perfection, epitome
commodious (adj): spacious, roomy
clairvoyant (adj): able to see and detect things that others cannot
cosmopolitan (adj): worldly, sophisticated
vast (adj): enormous, immense
voluminous (adj): large, ample
exorbitant (adj): excessively high, outrageous
extravagant (adj): excessive, over-the-top
colossus (n): an enormous structure
synopsis (n): a summary
cadence (n): inflection of the voice, accent, rhythm
cavort (v): to prance, dance about
boisterous (adj): loud, energetic, lively
daft (adj): insane, foolish
deft (adj): skilled, adept
5/10/10
Julius Caesar Resources
Use these links to read Julius Caesar scripts online.
Script 1 - Original Shakespearean Language
Script 2 - No Fear Shakespeare
Assignments:
Persuasive Essay Assignment
Julius Caesar Alternate Ending Project
Due Dates:
Wednesday, 5/12: Persuasive Essay Rough Draft
Friday, 5/14: 18-20 Word Maps
Tuesday, 5/18: Project Presentations/turn-in (If you are absent this day, you need a note from a parent!)
Thursday, 5/20: Persuasive Essay Final Draft
Script 1 - Original Shakespearean Language
Script 2 - No Fear Shakespeare
Assignments:
Persuasive Essay Assignment
Julius Caesar Alternate Ending Project
Due Dates:
Wednesday, 5/12: Persuasive Essay Rough Draft
Friday, 5/14: 18-20 Word Maps
Tuesday, 5/18: Project Presentations/turn-in (If you are absent this day, you need a note from a parent!)
Thursday, 5/20: Persuasive Essay Final Draft
5/7/10
Friday, May 7
No warm-up today! 30 minutes of independent reading.
Today:
Assignments:
19-20 Word Maps - Friday, 5/14
JC Alternate Ending Project - Tuesday, 5/18
Persuasive Essay - Thursday, 5/20
Today:
- Take notes on persuasive techniques and rhetorical devices
- Analyze Mark Antony's speech for persuasive techniques and rhetorical devices
- Persuasive Essay Assignment
Assignments:
19-20 Word Maps - Friday, 5/14
JC Alternate Ending Project - Tuesday, 5/18
Persuasive Essay - Thursday, 5/20
Thursday, May 6
No warm-up today!
Today:
Vocabulary 16-17 Quiz
New vocabulary!
Julius Caesar Alternate Ending Project
You will have time in class next week to work on your projects. Final projects are due Tuesday, May 18. If you are not in school that day, you must bring me a note explaining your absence.
Today:
Vocabulary 16-17 Quiz
New vocabulary!
Julius Caesar Alternate Ending Project
You will have time in class next week to work on your projects. Final projects are due Tuesday, May 18. If you are not in school that day, you must bring me a note explaining your absence.
Tuesday, May 4
Journal: If someone killed your best friend or mentor, what would you do and how would you react? Explain.
Today:
Share and present Vocab Picture Projects
Read Mark Antony's speech and finish Act III
No homework tonight!
Today:
Share and present Vocab Picture Projects
Read Mark Antony's speech and finish Act III
No homework tonight!
5/3/10
Monday, May 3
Vocabulary Picture Project due tomorrow!
16-17 Vocab Word Maps due tomorrow!
Vocabulary Quiz on Thursday, 5/6. Twenty old words will be included!
STUDY!
16-17 Vocab Word Maps due tomorrow!
Vocabulary Quiz on Thursday, 5/6. Twenty old words will be included!
STUDY!
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