Thursday, January 17, 2019

Today we will take the test!!

You may only use your character map if you have one!!!

Please TAKE YOUR TIME!!!!! When you are finished, please continue being quiet for anyone who is still working. I do have some extra-credit crossword puzzles if you would like one.

Tomorrow--we will do extra-credit and make-up work.


Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Review for the test

1. (Period 3 needs to finish the end of the play)
2. Go through packet #2 (Acts 4 and 5) pages that need to be completed: 39, 40, 41-42, 43-44, 48, 49, 51-53 (on page 53 choose 3 from #10-15). Any other pages are considered extra-credit!!
3. Review important information from Acts 1-5/possible test questions
4. movie

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Review of the end----TEST IS THURSDAY---TOMORROW--WE WILL REVIEW

Scene 4 summary:
During the battle, Young Cato is killed and Lucilius taken prisoner--he insists that Brutus will never be taken alive.

Scene 5 summary:
Facing defeat Brutus's forces rest--he feels all is lost. He asks 3 men to kill him but each refuses. Finally, Strato agrees to hold the sword as Brutus runs on it. Antony calls Brutus "the noblest Roman" and Octavius promises a noble funeral for him. The end!!!!!!!

Read pages 789-793.

audio scene 4: click here
audio scene 5: click here

Today we will:
1. Finish the movie
2. Finish any remaining comprehension check questions on act 5
3. Complete packet pages 52-53 
*If your class did not do the pages on monologue, dialogue, and soliloquy we will do so today!

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Finish Act 4: A good amount of reading today....

FIRST: If your class has not watched the animation, we will do that.

SECOND: Read Act 4, Scene 3 (start on page 765)

THIRD: Work on the comprehension check questions on page 40 for Act 4

FOR HOMEWORK.-- complete the work on pages 41- 42 on simile, metaphor, personification, and imagery 


Pages from packet #1 (Acts 1-3) that need to be completed:

18, 20-21, 22 (bottom row only), 24, 29-30, 31, (28, 35-36 are extra credit)

Monday, December 17, 2018

Today we will finish our Act 2, Scene 1 packet---QUIZ #2 ON WEDNESDAY!! MOVIE TOMORROW!!

1. First start by finishing the Act 2, Scene 1 packet
2. Choose any character from the play (I recommend, Brutus, Cassius, or Caesar)
3. Complete the character chart you will be handed----PS YOU WILL NEED IT FOR QUICK WRITE #2 LATER THIS WEEK!!!!--REMEMBER TO CITE SHAKESPEARE CORRECTLY!!
(ACT. SCENE. LINES) (1.2.33-35)

YOU CAN USE EITHER YOUR PACKETS OR THE BOOK--THE PLAY BEGINS ON PAGE 693 IN THE BOOK!

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Extra-Credit

Today, as we discussed yesterday, should be used to get caught up on any work that you are missing. These include: yesterday's quiz, Ch. 16 "Out" questions, worksheet #6, quick write #6.

There are also 2 extra-credit opportunities for those who want it. One is the crossword puzzle, and the other is listed below.

If you would like the extra-credit you must copy the entire sentence:

Directions: Circle the correct verb in the sentences below. (extra-credit for each correct answer)
 1. Each of the girls (look-looks) good on skis.
2. Everybody (was-were) asked to remain quiet.
3. Neither of the men (is-are) here yet.
4. (Is-Are) each of the girls ready to leave?
5. Several of the sheep (is-are) sick.
6. Some members of the faculty (is-are) present.
7. Nobody in the class (has-have) the answer.
8. Each of the girls (observe-observes) all the regulations.
9. All of the milk (is-are) gone.
10. Most of the seats (was-were) taken.
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11. Margo and her parents (visit-visits) each other often.
12. Either the cups or the glasses (are-is) in the dishwasher.
13. Vern and Fred (need-needs) a ride to work.
14. There (is-are) a dog, a cat, and a bird in the garage.
15. Neither Matt nor his brothers (was-were) at the party.
16. Here into the main ring of the circus (come-comes) the trained elephants.
17. Either the workers or the boss (deliver-delivers) the merchandise.
18. The committee (work-works) hard for better schools.
19. There (is-are) many things to do before the holidays.
20. The jury (was-were) polled for their verdicts.
21. Here (is-are) the nails you need for the projects.
22. Either Joyce or Ellen (was-were) here.
23. The United States (is-are) a country of contrast.
24. A magazine and a book (was-were) lying on the floor.
25. The family (is-are) occupied with their individual problems.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Quick Write #6 (first qw score of quarter 2---(remember they count in the essay portion of your grade)

First--Read pages 209-214 so you can answer any remaining worksheet questions if you have not!!!---Note: worksheet #6 is due today---please use your calendar!!

QW #6 topic: How do style and content contribute to power or beauty in Ch. 12 "Savior"?.





  • Identify at least one stylistic choice: (characterization, conflict, setting, symbolism, etc) and how it contributes to the power or beauty of Ch. 12 "Savior"
  • Identify at least one content choice: (characterization, conflict, setting, symbolism, etc) and how it contributes to the power or beauty of Ch. 12 "Savior"
Brainstorming; (in class we will complete the chart--see example on the back of worksheet #6)


Style
example
How does it add power or beauty?



















Content
example
How does it add power or beauty?

















Sample outline: (I will write this on the board during class today)