Periods 5 & 6 Home Learning for Break

During the holiday break, you must read the following:

• A letter from Abigail Adams to her husband, John Adams - Click HERE for Abigail's letter to John
• The response John Adams writes to his wife. Click HERE for his letter.
• Elizabeth Cady Stanton's "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions." It is on page 400 of the 50 Essays: A Portable Anthology book. If you don't have it, you can run a search online.
• You must also look at the following cartoon by clicking HERE.

As you read the above passages and look at the cartoon, be sure to draw parallels (and, possibly, note the contrasts) between ALL the author's messages, the cartoon, as well as Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God. Bring in these notes, the readings, and the novel when you return from break.

You must also answer the following questions:

1. What ethos does Abigail Adams establish in the opening paragraph? How do the questions contribute to the persona she presents?

2. What are some of the generalizations she makes about men and women (use quotes), and how does she make these statements without sounding accusatory or alienating her husband?

3. Based on the details John provides in his letter to Abigail, what can you conclude about his attitude toward her?

4. What do you think about when John tells Abigail the he "cannot but laugh"? Do you feel that is dismissing her suggestions for laws? Is he disrespectful to her? Explain.

5. Describe the overall tone of each of these letters. Based on the tone and the information in the letters, describe the relationahsip between John and Abigail Adams. If there is any, what evidence of intimacy do you find in each letter?

6. What is the analogy that Stanton sets up between Revolution-era Americans and women of her time?

7. Read Stanton's argument through her title: Why does she declare sentiments and resolutions? (Start by defining both terms.) How does she get from the former to the latter?

8. Look for three literary devices in Stanton's reading. What are they? Explain.

9. Create a diagram, table, or chart that shows the parallels and differences in the various readings, the novel, and the cartoon.

SMILE! I WILL MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

Periods 3 & 4

Hey there, guys and gals! Over the break, I need you to pick up a copy of this book (The Freedom Writers Diary). It ranges from $10-$12 at most book stores, or you can borrow one from your local library or our very own media center. I am buying a class set of the Diary of Anne Frank, which we will use in conjunction with this novel. I know this will be an amazing experience for all of us!


CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE BARNES & NOBLE SITE TO BUY ONE ONLINE.

CLICK HERE IF YOU WANT TO SEARCH FOR THE BOOK IN THE CATALOG OF YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY.

CLICK HERE TO SEE IF THE BOOK IS AT ANY OF THE LOCAL SCHOOLS, OR HERE AT HGHS.

Periods 5 & 6 - Due THIS FRIDAY!

For your homework tonight, you will create a 4-3-2-1 chart for Their Eyes Were Watching God. Create a chart that compares and contrasts the movie with the novel. You will need to address the following: 4 aspects of the movie that were not in the novel; 3 aspects in the book that should've been included in the movie ; 2 aspects of the movie you enjoyed; and 1 aspect of the movie you did not enjoy

Be sure to explain your answers. This is due on Friday, 12/18 when you walk in the door. This is likely to be the last of the grades you will get for this quarter. SMILE!

Periods 3 & 4

Here you go, guys. Sections I, II, V, VI must be completed by THIS Friday (the rest will need to be completed by January 4/5). Naturally, it will be for a grade (both times). I hope this helps you in your preparation. Be advised that I may add to it when we return from break! I love you!

Midterm Study Guide - English II Honors

PLEASE READ IF YOU ARE MAKING UP A TEST TOMORROW.

Some of you are coming in tomorrow to make up tests, but your absences are UNEXCUSED; therefore, you will not be able to make them up.

The following students requested a make-up test and have been approved to take it:
Chapter 5 & 6 - Rick, Maribel, Blanca
Chapters 7 -9 - Esther
Chapters 10-12 - Jessica

All others, you are out of luck; I'm sorry. I love you, but that is my final decision.

Periods 3 & 4

Click HERE to print the "There, Their, They're" worksheet. Please bring it to class COMPLETED on Monday and Tuesday. You write it out by hand (include the notes, questions and answers), or print it from the computer and just fill in the answers. Love you!

My students are the best. They're always trying their hardest in school and in their homes. There is a place in my heart for each one of them. (LOL!)

By the way, if you make a mistake with any of these three homophones when we return from break, you will write it out the notes portion of the handout 50 times. Therefore, be careful.

Periods 5 & 6

For those of you numbskulls (wink, wink) who have a quiz to make up for Their Eyes Were Watching God, the time to do so is at 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday, 12/15. If you are one minute late, you can forget it! Be advised that you can only take the missed quiz if your absence is EXCUSED...and you MUST post which quiz you're missing, so I know how many of you will be here. The post needs to be up by Monday at 11 p.m. This is your last shot to make up quizzes, or it's a ZERO, baby! I love you all!

Period 6 - Tests

Click HERE to access your vocab test.

Click HERE to access the chapter test for Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Some Words to Ponder - 5th & 6th period

Hey, guys and gals. I want you to read the quote below then write a carefully reasoned, persuasive paragraph (or two) that either defends, challenges, or qualifies the quote’s position. Use evidence from your observations, experiences, and/or readings to develop your position.

"Most humans [don't] love one another nohow, and this mislove is so strong that even common blood can't overcome it all the time." ~ Zora Neale Hurston

Try and limit yourself to 10 minutes, and be sure that it's grammatically correct and that your spelling is PERFECT! You must post your response by Monday night at eleven.

Good luck, and I really look forward to your responses. I want to be inspired!!!

LOVE YOU!

1960s Playlist - Periods 3 & 4

That's righteous, man! Here is a 1960's playlist just for you! If you want to listen, pause the playlist at the bottom of the blog. As you work on your 1960's projects and assignments, pull this up for a little inspiration. Totally rad! We are going to go ape for this lesson!

Periods 5 & 6 - Woohoo!

Here is your Their Eyes Were Watching God "blog task" for the week. For chapters 5 - 8, find one example from each of the tiers of syntax (way of organizing words, phrases and sentences):

Tier One - paradox, aphorism, cumulative, juxtaposition
Tier Two - antithesis, triadic, parataxis, freight-train
Tier Three - segregating, balanced, chiasmus, passive

You can use the Style and Rhetorical Appeals handout to the left for a review. This is due by THIS Tuesday by 11 p.m. for period 6; Wednesday at the same time for period 5. Remember to indicate the page number for each of your examples, and don't use the same one someone else has used. I look forward to your responses!!!