Answer the following questions in 125 words minimum, typed. Submit as a hard copy on November 22nd.
Book 1
Chapters 1-3
Describe the setting. Why might Dickens have chosen to describe the period the way he did? What effect does this have on the reader?
Book 2
Chapters 7-9
Describe monseigneur based on his actions in this section.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Romeo and Juliet Guided Reading questions
Freshmen classes: Complete the following guided reading question
Response should be minimum of 125 words, typed, and submitted as a hard copy. Be sure to follow all conventions of MLA formatting.
Due November 21-
Act 1, Scene 1-
Why does Shakespeare include the prologue? What affect does this have on the play?
Due November 22-
Act 1, Scenes 2-3
Choose one of the following-
Discuss the characterization of Romeo and Mercutio. How are they foils to one another?
OR
Discuss fate in the context of these scenes.
Response should be minimum of 125 words, typed, and submitted as a hard copy. Be sure to follow all conventions of MLA formatting.
Due November 21-
Act 1, Scene 1-
Why does Shakespeare include the prologue? What affect does this have on the play?
Due November 22-
Act 1, Scenes 2-3
Choose one of the following-
Discuss the characterization of Romeo and Mercutio. How are they foils to one another?
OR
Discuss fate in the context of these scenes.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Beowulf guided reading question
The following assignments are for periods 2 and 7
Due November 17th-
Respond to the following question, typed, in 125 words or more-
In what ways is Beowulf an archetypal epic hero? Cite the text to prove this.
Due November 28th-
The Archetypal Hero Short Story
You are to compose a short story, typed, of five pages or more, that follows the formula of the monomyth, or the archetypal hero. You may use this image as a reference. This story is to be submitted as a hard copy in class.
Due November 17th-
Respond to the following question, typed, in 125 words or more-
In what ways is Beowulf an archetypal epic hero? Cite the text to prove this.
Due November 28th-
The Archetypal Hero Short Story
You are to compose a short story, typed, of five pages or more, that follows the formula of the monomyth, or the archetypal hero. You may use this image as a reference. This story is to be submitted as a hard copy in class.
MP 2 Vocab
Definitions are due November 18th!
Grendel Vocabulary (seniors)-
Duff
Hoary
Putrefaction
In violable
Loll
Gewgawed
Victualers
Petulant
Intimation
Undulant
Paltry
Immanence
Brume
nihilism
Torus
Byrnie
Chilblains
Brachiating
Transmogrified
Inchoate
Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary (freshmen)-
Doublet
Bandy
Vestal
Livery
Unseemly
Appertain
Dissemble
Consort (2 definitions)
Abate
Conjure
Idolatry
Invocation
Perjury
Procure
Variable
Wanton
Warrant
Minstrel
Solemnity
Grendel Vocabulary (seniors)-
Duff
Hoary
Putrefaction
In violable
Loll
Gewgawed
Victualers
Petulant
Intimation
Undulant
Paltry
Immanence
Brume
nihilism
Torus
Byrnie
Chilblains
Brachiating
Transmogrified
Inchoate
Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary (freshmen)-
Doublet
Bandy
Vestal
Livery
Unseemly
Appertain
Dissemble
Consort (2 definitions)
Abate
Conjure
Idolatry
Invocation
Perjury
Procure
Variable
Wanton
Warrant
Minstrel
Solemnity
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Grendel Essays
Grendel ch 8 question- Discuss Red Horse's views on revolution, anarchy, and rebellion. Cite the source material to prove your assertion.
Final Grendel Essay- Is Grendel a romantic or nihilist?
Final Grendel Essay- Is Grendel a romantic or nihilist?