2020 English 9

 Today we are going to write sentences with Pedantry and Odious, finish reading "Blues Ain't No Mockin' Bird", and fill out short story outlines. Remember to mark the descriptions of Granddaddy Cain because you will compare him to Pa Sexton in a short essay tomorrow.

 Today we are going to begin "Blues Ain't No Mockin' Bird". http://musicalperceptions.blogspot.com/2005/11/how-to-sing-blues.html     New Vocabulary Pedantry Odious Luxuriant Dictum Cacophony Proclivity Proboscis Stratum Mausoleum Marionette Phoenix

 Today we are going to vocabulary quiz and then we will take a quiz on "The Split-Cherry Tree". Monday we are moving on to "Blue Ain't No Mockin' Bird".

 Today we are going to take a POP quiz on "The Split-Cherry Tree" and then review vocabulary words. You will have a vocabulary quiz tomorrow over lists 1 & 2.

 Today, we are going to finish "The Split-Cherry Tree". You will have time to fill out your short story outlines and work on your blog journals (I would copy and past yesterday's outline). The blog journals are due tomorrow. Remember - you have a vocabulary quiz on Friday.

 Today we are going to write words of the day with Inaugurate and Exhilarates  (remember vocabulary quiz on Friday). We will then continue with the short story "The Split-Cherry Tree", fill out short story outlines and work on blogs.  "The Split Cherry Tree" - story    We are going to take notes on Imagery and Dialect, and the look at the story, "The Split-Cherry Tree" As you read "The Split-Cherry Tree" keep track of the following (you will need to post these to your blog for a blog grade): Split Cherry Tree Journal JOURNAL ENTRY—Keep a list of imagery, physical descriptions of the characters, the farm, the school, and the country and landscape. How you should organize your journal: PROFESSOR HERBERT: Professor Herbert wore a gray suit of clothes. The suit matched his gray hair. DAVE: PA (LUSTER) SEXTON:     Pa’s eyes danced fire. His face was getting red. The red color was coming through the brown, weather-beaten skin...

Today we are going to work on the questions below (I'll give you 15 minutes), then we are going to take notes on dialect and imagery and read "The Split-Cherry Tree". 1) Compare and contrast Montresor and General Zaroff: how they think, how they view the world, how they view others, how they view themselves, the places they live, how they act—in essence compare their emotional, mental, and physical existences. 2) Why does Montresor feel justified in carrying out his plan against Fortunato? 3) Which character traits make Fortunato such an easy prey for Montresor (needs to be more than just his “connoisseurship in wine”. 4) In what ways are Montresor and Fortunato alike? How are they different? 5) List an irony of situation, a verbal irony, and a dramatic irony found in "The Cask of Amontillado". 6) List and explain one symbol in the story.  "The Split Cherry Tree" - story    We are going to take notes on Imagery and Dialect, and the look at th...

 We will be taking a quiz on literary terms. When you are finished you have time to do the following: 1) Finish filling out the short story outlines 2) Write sentences for the words of the day: Termination and Subside 3) Answer the questions below 1) Compare and contrast Montresor and General Zaroff: how they think, how they view the world, how they view others, how they view themselves, the places they live, how they act—in essence compare their emotional, mental, and physical existences. 2) Why does Montresor feel justified in carrying out his plan against Fortunato? 3) Which character traits make Fortunato such an easy prey for Montresor (needs to be more than just his “connoisseurship in wine”. 4) In what ways are Montresor and Fortunato alike? How are they different? 5) List an irony of situation, a verbal irony, and a dramatic irony found in "The Cask of Amontillado". 6) List and explain one symbol in the story.

  Today - we need to put words of the day on the board and then finish "The Cask of Amontillado".  As we read remember to look for 1) Irony (three types - situational, verbal, and dramatic); 2) Symbols; 3) Foreshadow; and 4) Allusions. We will also review Literary Terms for tomorrow's quiz. Discussion Questions to think about 1) Compare and contrast Montresor and General Zaroff: how they think, how they view the world, how they view others, how they view themselves, the places they live, how they act—in essence compare their emotional, mental, and physical existences. 2) Why does Montresor feel justified in carrying out his plan against Fortunato? 3) Which character traits make Fortunato such an easy prey for Montresor (needs to be more than just his “connoisseurship in wine”. 4) In what ways are Montresor and Fortunato alike? How are they different? 5) List an irony of situation, a verbal irony, and a dramatic irony found in "The Cask of Amontilla...

  Today - we need to put words of the day on the board and then begin "The Cask of Amontillado".  As we read remember to look for 1) Irony (three types - situational, verbal, and dramatic); 2) Symbols; 3) Foreshadow; and 4) Allusions. We are also going to  take notes on the three conditions for believable character change. Discussion Questions to think about 1) Compare and contrast Montresor and General Zaroff: how they think, how they view the world, how they view others, how they view themselves, the places they live, how they act—in essence compare their emotional, mental, and physical existences. 2) Why does Montresor feel justified in carrying out his plan against Fortunato? 3) Which character traits make Fortunato such an easy prey for Montresor (needs to be more than just his “connoisseurship in wine”. 4) In what ways are Montresor and Fortunato alike? How are they different? 5) List an irony of situation, a verbal irony, and a dramatic iron...

Today, we are going to discuss your story endings. Play a review game, read a simulation of "The Lady or the Tiger?' and take notes on IRONY and SYMBOL. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pMNV54J4vpfhQuw3ln53DZ01D9VEO7XtsceK8Iu-Z0g/edit   Homework:  Make sure you look up your vocabulary words and write sentences with the first two words. 

Today - we will finish reading "The Lady or the Tiger?" Fill out short story outlines and look up new vocabulary words. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GBnf8MW2RTzF3mg837yruNMJDnk574OMhQYze-H3lW0/edit Vocabulary # 2 Preclude Impunity Immolation Abscond Repose Aperture Termination Subside Inaugurate Exhilarates      HW: Blog entry.

 Today, we are going to take a vocabulary quiz and then begin the story , "The Lady or the Tiger?"

 Today we are going to review your vocabulary and then continue to work on your storyboards. Remember tomorrow- 1) Vocabulary Quiz and 2) Storyboards are due

   Today, we are going to continue STORYBOARDS for "The Most Dangerous Game". We are also going to finish vocabulary words, if we haven't, look at a vocabulary quiz, and discuss your sequels that you wrote last night. STORYBOARD PROJECT: By yourself, you will create a storyboard for “The Most Dangerous Game”.   I want you to use your notes on the list of events in the plot.   Things you will need to include in your storyboard: 1)     At least twelve events from the story.   Make sure you have at least one scene dedicated to each part of the part.   2)     Above the scene write the part of plot in which the scene happens. 3)     Below the scene write a brief description of the scene.   GRADING: Your will be graded in the following ways: 1)     Drawing of each scene – 24 points 2)     Labeling of plot for each scene – 12 points 3)     E...

 Today, we are going to work on STORYBOARDS for "The Most Dangerous Game". STORYBOARD PROJECT: By yourself, you will create a storyboard for “The Most Dangerous Game”.   I want you to use your notes on the list of events in the plot.   Things you will need to include in your storyboard: 1)     At least twelve events from the story.   Make sure you have at least one scene dedicated to each part of the part.   2)     Above the scene write the part of plot in which the scene happens. 3)     Below the scene write a brief description of the scene.   GRADING: Your will be graded in the following ways: 1)     Drawing of each scene – 24 points 2)     Labeling of plot for each scene – 12 points 3)     Explanation or description of each scene – 12 points 4)     Neatness and color in the drawing – 5 points TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:...

 Today, we will put words of day on the board. View your presentations. Perhaps play a game.  Perhaps take a quiz.  Literary Terms - Video/Slide Presentation  Grading 1)  Accurate and complete definition (5 pts) 2)  Example of the definition (5 pts) 3) Visual that fits the definition or example (5 pts) 4) Accurate spelling and grammar (5 pts)

Today, we will put words of the day on the board, finish reading "The Most Dangerous Game", and fill out short story outlines.

  Today, we are going to put "Words of the Day" (gaunt and futile) on the board, and read "The Most Dangerous Game".  As we read you need to fill out your short story outlines. (Homework - due on Friday) Literary Terms - Video/Slide Presentation  Grading 1)  Accurate and complete definition (5 pts) 2)  Example of the definition (5 pts) 3) Visual that fits the definition or example (5 pts) 4) Accurate spelling and grammar (5 pts) Also start to think about the following (which will be due next Tuesday): Blog Entry #1 Imagine that you are Sanger Rainsford and have escaped from Ship-Trap Island. You have been accused of murder—the murder of General Zaroff and his servant, Ivan. Using facts (evidence) from the text (this means you should summarize and quote from the text) you must write a defense speech that will prove your innocence. The speech must be at least ten sentences long. Remember, you are trying to prove your innocence so be as de...

Today, we are going to put "Words of the Day" on the board, and read "The Most Dangerous Game".  As we read you need to fill out your short story outlines. (Homework - due on Friday) Literary Terms - Video/Slide Presentation  Grading 1)  Accurate and complete definition (5 pts) 2)  Example of the definition (5 pts) 3) Visual that fits the definition or example (5 pts) 4) Accurate spelling and grammar (5 pts) Also start to think about the following (which will be due next Tuesday): Blog Entry #1 Imagine that you are Sanger Rainsford and have escaped from Ship-Trap Island. You have been accused of murder—the murder of General Zaroff and his servant, Ivan. Using facts (evidence) from the text (this means you should summarize and quote from the text) you must write a defense speech that will prove your innocence. The speech must be at least ten sentences long. Remember, you are trying to prove your innocence so be as detailed as possible and use...