This Week at a Glance

(April 23-27)

Objectives

To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level

To read close reading passages and answer higher-level thinking questions

To identify and between syntactical and literary terms and techniques

To distinguish between literal and figurative devices

To analyze the characteristics of a Shakespearean tragedy

To interpret quotations, soliloques, and monologues

Themes

Hate leads to a tragic end; love teaches peace, loyalty, and devotion.

Love can cause enemies to forget their differences.

Fate seems to guide people toward their destinies.

Lack of moderation can lead to tragedy.

Each individual must contribute to public order.

Monday

Vocabulary Quiz #3

Homework - Study the close reading terms; there will be a quiz mid-week.

Tuesday - Friday

close reading (a practice test)

Continue listening, annotating, and filling in the plot sheet.

Homework (Tuesday) Lesson IV

Write the word, the part(s) of speech, and a synonym or definition.  If you do not fully understand a write, try to write a sentence using the word.  Period 3 - Complete Words 1-20; Periods 2,5,6, and 7 -Complete Words 1-25.

The due date for Vocabulary IV is Wednesday and Thursday, April 25 and 26.

The due date for Vocabulary V is Wednesday, May 2, 2012.

Lesson IV

haste, immoderate, inundation, slander, arouse, arbitrate, commission,vial, peevish, prostrate, provision, behoove, conceit, shroud, obscure, lamentable, heir, pilgrimage, rejoice, solace, ordain, melancholy, dirge, doleful, oppress

Lesson V

kindred, defy, cull, apothecary, pestilence, tread, behold, inexorable, prosperous, detestable, cram, apprehend, mercy, provoke, sunder, paramour, inauspicious, engross, bliss, discern, sepulcher, conspire, ambiguity, impeach, tedious

Reminders

Bring a copy of Romeo and Juliet to class everyday.

See me if you do not understand any part(s) of Romeo and Juliet; I am available to assist you.

There will be a major test (Romeo and Juliet) on Monday, May 8, 2012.

Next Week at a Glance

(April 16-20)

Objectives

See objectives and themes dated April 2-5.

Monday
Vocabulary Quiz II
Homework - Review the LTF packet and study the close reading terms; the terms will be covered/discussed in class.

Tuesday - Friday
LTF activities
Romeo and Juliet

Reminders
Vocabulary III will be posted on the blog on  April 16, 2012, and it is due on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
Vocabulary Quiz III will be given on Monday, April 23, 2012.
Study the close reading terms daily.
Review the Romeo and Juliet plot notes daily.

Romeo and Juliet Act III
addle, plaque, dexterity, exile, amorous, garnish, dismal, banish, chide, beguile, enamor, crave, tiding, purgatory, validity, carrion, absolve, decree, ascend, sojourn, jocund, discord, fickle, conduit, counterfeit

Next Week at a Glance

(April 9-13)

Objectives

See last week's objectives and themes.

Homework (Monday)

Vocabulary Act II

Follow last week's instructions.

adjacent, invocation, jest, embed, retain, peril, perjury, perverse, cunning, orb, idolatry, beseech, bondage, wanton, virtue, intercession, brine, rancor, afflict, constrain,exposition, gross, feign, consume, incorporate

Reminder

Bring a copy of Romeo and Juliet and a highlighter to class everyday.

There will be a vocabulary quiz (Romeo and Juliet Act II) on Monday, April 16, 2012.

Unannounced reading and highlighting checks will be given; please be prepared.

This Week at a Glance

(April 2-5)

Objectives

To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level

To read (close reading passages) and answer higher-level thinking questions

To distinguish between literal and figurative devices

To analyze the characteristics of a Shakespearean tragedy

To interpret quotations, soliloquies, and monologues

To analyze the actors

Themes

Hate leads to a tragic end; love teaches peace, loyalty, and devotion.

Love can cause enemies to forget their differences.

Fate seems to guide people toward their destinies.

Lack of moderation can lead to tragedy.

Each individual must contribute to public order.

Vocabulary Lesson 1

Make or purchase flashcards and do the following:

Write the word and the part(s) of speech on the front side of the card.

Write the definiton or synonym on the back of the card.  If you do not understand the meaning of the word, try writing an original sentence using the word. Period 3 - Complete Words 1-20; Periods 2, 5, 6, and 7 - Complete Words 1-25.

 mutiny, choler, foe, brawl, canker, forfeit, defiance, scorn, pursue, shun, augment, portentous, importune, envious, shrift, transgression, propagate, assail, languish, splendor,  21. warrant, idle, vain,solemnity, loathe

Monday - Thursday

Romeo and Juliet (background)

Periods 2, 5, 6, and 7  (Laying the Foundation)

Homework (all classes)

Complete Vocabulary Lesson 1

Reminders

Bring a copy of Romeo and Juliet daily.

Bring Monday's homework to class on Tuesday.

See me if you do not understand any part(s) of Romeo and Juliet; I am available to help you.

If you are interested in being Romeo or Juliet in your class period, let me know.

If you play the violin, cello, or any other string instrument, please let me know.
There will be a vocabulary quiz (Romeo and Juliet) Act I on Monday, April 09, 2012.

 

This Week at a Glance

(March 26-30)

Objectives

To demonstrate mastery of the STAAR objectives

To view A Tale of Two Cities

To identify and demonstate an understanding of syntactical and literary techniques/devices

To participate in close reading activities (Laying the Foundation)

To view and learn about the world of William Shakespeare

Monday

STAAR testing

Tuesday

STAAR testing

Wednesday and Thursday

Review close reading terms. 

Read close reading passages, complete multiple choice questions, and discuss the answers.

Friday

video - William Shakespeare

Reminders

Progress reports will be issued on Wednesday, March 28, 2012.

Review syntactical/literary terms daily.

Monday, April 02, 2012 -  Begin the study of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

This Week at a Glance

(March 5-9)

Objectives

See objectives dated February 13-17.

Reminders

Bring the novel and summaries to class everyday.

Review the themes for A Tale of Two Cities; the entry is dated February 13-17.

There are three pervasive themes that can be found in all of Charles Dickens' novels:

injustice

inequality

human suffering

Chapter 3 "A Disappointment"

Dickens' uses a simile to compare the blood-thirsty spectators to blueflies.

Bring an essay (the finished product) to class on Wednesday, March 7, 2012; use one of the prompts from the STAAR packet.
If you encounter problems or concerns with the novel, please let me know immediately.
There will be a major test (A Tale of Two Cities) on Monday, March 19, 2012.

This Week at a Glance

(February 27-March 2)

Objectives

See objectives and reminders dated February 13 - 17.

Monday - Friday

discussion - A Tale of Two Cities

Additional Reminder

Unannounced reading and summary checks will be given; come prepared daily.