Good morning,
For Tuesday, read "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson.
Discussion question: What might the lottery symbolize?
Journal Question # 2
Discuss some of the common sacrifices that individuals make for the sake of others in society; for example, consider home life, the family, schooling, work, wartime. What are some of the compromises and sacrifices that people make? How does the individual typically justify or rationalize these social expectations?
Task
Create a flash card for the literary device, theme. Use the definition from the handout provided to you on Friday.
*Complete Indian Horse and have it checked in at the library. Return it to me when you are finished.
Monday, December 15, 2014
Thursday, December 11, 2014
English-Short Stories
Today we will begin looking at short stories. To begin with, I will pick a selection of readings from the novel The Things They Carried, by Tim O'Brien. Students will be asked to keep a writing journal as we progress through the unit. We will also refresh our memories with the elements of the short story---setting, characters, plot, conflict, point of view, and theme. Along with finishing our flashcards, students will be expected to complete a self-directed project for this unit.
For today's assignment, I will ask students to write about a list of things they carry as I read to them. I'm not referring to physical items in a backpack, rather, I want students to think about the emotional baggage we carry as we each make our way through our own journeys through life. This might include memories or feelings we have as a result of certain experiences, long-lasting moments, images we have seen that will be with us forever, or moments in time that have been ingrained into our beings.
Each writing assignment should be thoughtful, on topic, and at least 2-3 paragraphs. I will ask students to pick their five best pieces of writing to be included in a portfolio that will be handed in for marks. Each reflection will be worth 6 marks for a total of 36.
For today's assignment, I will ask students to write about a list of things they carry as I read to them. I'm not referring to physical items in a backpack, rather, I want students to think about the emotional baggage we carry as we each make our way through our own journeys through life. This might include memories or feelings we have as a result of certain experiences, long-lasting moments, images we have seen that will be with us forever, or moments in time that have been ingrained into our beings.
Each writing assignment should be thoughtful, on topic, and at least 2-3 paragraphs. I will ask students to pick their five best pieces of writing to be included in a portfolio that will be handed in for marks. Each reflection will be worth 6 marks for a total of 36.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
English-Flashcards continued
Pun:
Word play involving: the use of a word with two different meanings, the similarity of meanings in the two words spelled differently but pronounced the same; two words spelled somewhat the same but containing different meanings.
Verse:
Can refer to one line of poetry or all poetry written in rhythmic patterns
Prose:
Writing which follows regular grammatical conventions (uses full sentences and paragraphs) and is straightforward in its explanation or description.
Archetype:
A universal theme, pattern, or character which is repeated throughout literature in various cultures and time periods.
Word play involving: the use of a word with two different meanings, the similarity of meanings in the two words spelled differently but pronounced the same; two words spelled somewhat the same but containing different meanings.
Verse:
Can refer to one line of poetry or all poetry written in rhythmic patterns
Prose:
Writing which follows regular grammatical conventions (uses full sentences and paragraphs) and is straightforward in its explanation or description.
Archetype:
A universal theme, pattern, or character which is repeated throughout literature in various cultures and time periods.
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