Fri, Nov 14, 2008

Fri, Nov 14

Pds 1 & 2
1. AR rdg & log
2. Finish correctives
3. Take quiz #2 on the Medieval Period
Pd 2 also take notes from purple book on pp 142-3 & 146-7, English Literature (first 3 subtopics) and Language (6 components)


Pd 5
1. AR rdg & log
2. Show me thesis, outline, and 350 words. Thesis needs 3 steps.
3. Evaluate other Eros essays. For each essay underline parts that fit the scoring guide & write why
HW: 700 words due Mon

Thu, Nov 13, 2008

Thu, Nov 13

Pd 2, 4
1. AR rdg & log
2. Go over answers to quizzes on the Medieval Period
3. Work on mastery learning: enrichment and correctives


Pd 5
1. Discuss progress on Hamlet essay so far
2. Handout w/ assignment details and outline of the play
3. Practice evaluating AP exam essays
HW: Have thesis, rough outline, and 350 words of rough draft to show me tomorrow.
Due Mon: 700 words of rough draft
Due Wed: Final draft, final outline, and rough draft

Wed, Nov 12, 2008

Wed, Nov 12

Pd 1
1. AR rdg & log
2. Go over quiz
3. Mastery learning activities sheet

Pd 4
1. AR rdg & log
2. Take notes on English Literature and Language in the Middle Ages from pp 142-3 & 146-7

Mon, Nov 10, 2008

Mon, Nov 10

Pds 1, 2, 4
1. AR rdg, log, & quizzes
2. Any more essays?
3. Make up quiz on medieval period
4. Pd 4 finish notes and take medieval quiz

Pd 5
1. Hand in S& S corrections and quiz
2. Hand in 2 thesis statements written by steps 1-3
3. Groups finish writing thesis/ outline of prompt selected and present it to the class.
HW: Write a literary analysis essay about Hamlet at least 700 words long, using quotes from the play. Be ready on Thursday to show me what work you have done so far.
HAMLET OUTLINE and assignment follow:

Act 1
Scene 1: The watchmen of the castle switch places and the ghost of King Hamlet appears.

Scene 2: King Claudius delivers a speech regarding his marriage to Gertrude, King Hamlet’s funeral, and the situation with Fortinbras of Norway.

Scene3: Laertes and Polonius tell Ophelia to stay away from Hamlet. Laertes leaves for France.

Scene4: Hamlet goes with the castle sentries to see the ghost and is beckoned by the spirit.

Scene 5: The spirit tells Hamlet how he was murdered and has Hamlet promise revenge.

Act 2
Scene 1: Polonius gets his servant Reynaldo to spy on Laertes in France. Ophelia describes her strange encounter with Hamlet in her “closet.”

Scene 2 : The king of Norway asks Fortinbras’ army to be given safe passage through Denmark to fight against the Poles. Polonius tells Claudius and Gertrude that Hamlet’s madness is from his love for Ophelia. Hamlet acts insane as he speaks to Polonius. Hamlet greets Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. The players come to Elsinore and Hamlet decides to trap Claudius into revealing his guilt by devising a play for the king and queen.

Act 3
Scene 1: Polonius and Claudius discover Hamlet’s madness is not caused by Ophelia after he tells her to go to a nunnery. Polonius suggests Gertrude speak to Hamlet after the play.

Scene 2: The prepared and performed, and Claudius becomes distressed.

Scene 3: Hamlet goes to kill the guilty king but finds him praying and decides to wait.

Scene 4: Hamlet has strong words with Gertrude in her chamber, then stabs and kills Polonius, who is hiding behind a tapestry, when he makes a noise.

Act 4
Scene 1: Claudius finds out Hamlet has killed Polonius and he orders Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to find Hamlet and the body.

Scene 2: Hamlet disposes of the body and goes with R & G to the king.

Scene 3: Hamlet teases Claudius about where the body is. Claudius sends Hamlet to England with orders that he be killed.

Scene 4: Hamlet returns to Denmark and encounters Fortinbras leading an army to fight for an insignificant piece of land. Their bravery encourages him to take his revenge on the king.

Scene 5: Ophelia sings and passes out “flowers.” Laertes returns and demands revenge for his father’s death from Claudius.

Scene 6: Horatio gets a letter from Hamlet that he is returning to Denmark

Scene 7: Claudius meets with Laertes to plan to kill Hamlet in a duel.

Act 5
Scene 1: Hamlet comes across the gravedigger before Ophelia’s funeral, where he argues with Laertes over their love for her.

Scene2: The king and queen watch Laertes and Hamlet duel. They all die.

HAMLET Essay

Write a literary analysis essay of Shakespeare’s Hamlet that is at least 700 words long, using quotations to authenticate and support your ideas and evidence.

Ideas
- Use the 3 steps to write a thesis from your own idea or from an AP exam prompt.
- Show the progress of each step as in the example on the handout.
- Blend a universal truth into your proposed idea about the play.
- Expect to change and improve it as you find evidence.

Quotations
1. Blend direct quotes into your sentences, which explain the quote. No quote should stand alone.
Instead of this: “To be or not to be” (1.2.34) Hamlet wants to die.
Write this: Hamlet considers suicide as he wonders whether it’s better “to be or not to be” (1.2.34).
2. Follow the guidelines for quoting Shakespeare on the Hamlet prompt handout.
3. Avoid long quotes unless every word of it is relevant and supports your argument.
4. Indirect quotes should also be documented. If you comment on someone’s action, give the act and scene either in your sentence or in parentheticals at the end. Use the outline of acts and scenes and your copy of the play to find your convincing evidence! Write with play in hand.

Organization
Organize your paper according to the 5 ¶ essay guidelines. That includes:
- a hook and complete thesis in the introduction ¶, followed by
- topic sentences explicitly related to the main idea and
- supported with at least 2 pieces of evidence
- in at least 2 body ¶s, and
- ending with a restatement of the complete thesis in different words followed by
- a concluding comment related to the hook or leaving the reader with a new thought to consider.

Final Outline
- Your final outline should begin with a statement of your complete thesis.
- Outline the body ¶s with Roman numerals for the subtopics and capital letters to list your supporting ideas and evidence.
- Quotes should not be part of the outline.
- Points will be deducted if your outline does not fit your essay.

Writing
- If you type your first draft, print a copy before you are ready to write the final draft. Then make revisions to the rough draft by hand. Errors and wording problems are easier to find on paper than on the screen.
- Please type your final draft. Illegible handwriting is extremely frustrating to read and could affect your grade. However, if you type without thinking, you may be copying incorrectly, making incomprehensible sentences that are even more frustrating than illegible writing.
- Proofread your final draft! Use whiteout if you can’t recopy. It’s better to have imperfections in typing than to have imperfections in your writing.

MLA Form for English papers
- Heading goes on the LEFT
- Double space EVERYTHING, even if hand-written.
- Create your own original title. Subtitles include a colon. If you use the play title as part of your title, it must be underlined or italicized.
- Use a pen name instead of your name.

Fri, Nov 7, 2008

Fri, Nov 7

Pds 1, 2
1. AR Rdg & log
2. Finish notes Medieval Period
3. Quiz on Medieval Period

Pd 5
1. AR rdg
2. Discuss thesis writing after getting outlines of 1-3 back
3. Groups of 4 select a prompt from 1-8 AP Hamlet and write a thesis and outline.
4. Hand in outline prompt #4
HW: Write 2 thesis statements for Hamlet using handout as a guide. Document steps 1,2,&3
HW: For Sound & Sense Quiz, correct your mistakes and tell where/how you found the answer.

Thu, Nov 6, 2008

Thu, Nov 6, 2008

Pd 2
1. AR Rdg & log
2. Any more essays?
3. Cornell Notes on the Medieval Period p140-1 in Reading Literature.

Pd 4
1. AR Rdg & log
2. Any more essays?
3. Continue Cornell Notes on the Medieval Period p140-1 in Reading Literature. (all but the last ¶ )

Pd 5

1. AR rdg
2. Hand in outlines of prompts # 1, 2, 3.
3. Quiz Sound & Sense chptrs 1, 2, 3.
4. Analysis Pre-test
HW: Read the last 5 prompts for Hamlet, pick 2 favorites, and outline #4.

Wed, Nov 5, 2008

Wed, Nov 5

Pds 1, 4
1. AR Rdg & log
2. Any more essays?
3. Cornell Notes on the Medieval Period p140-1 in Reading Literature.

Mon, Nov 3, 2008

Mon, Nov 3

Pds 1,2,4
1. AR Rdg & log
2. Expository essays due:
Final Drafts + Planning and Rough drafts.
• Answer two questions on the back of your final draft:
1)What is the strongest section of this paper & why?
2) What section is the weakest and what might you do to improve it if you had time?
3. Pd 1 Voc Qz 1-6

Pd 5
1. Check chp 10
2. Get handout on quoting Shakespeare and 8 prompts from AP exam to use with Hamlet. For 1,2,&3, outline a possible essay with 1)main idea, 2)subtopics, and 3)at least 2 items of evidence from the play for each subtopic. (Topics were listed in Friday's blog.)
Example for #3:
Main Idea- The scene in which . . . is a scene of violence that contributes to the meaning of the play.
I. Literary element (or whatever)
A. Specific detail
B. Another specifc detail
II. etc.

Fri, Oct 31, 2008

Fri, Oct 31

Pds 1, 2, 4
1. AR rdg and log
2. Write Conclusion ¶
Final Drafts due Mon, Nov 3 (with planning and rough drafts attached)

Pd 5—AP Exam payments due today, 10/31 $25
1. AR rdg and log
2. Discuss and hand in work on chp 10 Tone
3. Hamlet video
HW: Due Mon: continue chp 10. Read poems 112 & 113, 116 & 117 and answer ALL qstns.
HW: Due Mon: From the following AP exam prompts, write a proposed main idea and three subtopics with two details for each subtopic:
1. The conflict created when the will of an individual opposes the will of the majority is the recurring theme of many novels and plays. From Hamlet, select a character who is in opposition to his or her society. In a critical essay, analyze the conflict and discuss the moral implications for the individual, the society, and the work as a whole.
2. In some novels or plays certain parallel or recurring events prove to be significant. In an essay, describe the major similarities and differences in a sequence of parallel or recurring events in Hamlet and discuss the significance of such events to the work as a whole.
3. In great literature, no scene of violence exists for its own sake. In a well-organized essay, explain how the scene or scenes of violence in Hamlet contributes to the meaning of the complete work.

Thu, Oct 30, 2008

Thu, Oct 30

Pds 2, 4
1. AR rdg and log
2. Write Introduction ¶

Pd 5—AP Exam payments due tomorrow, 10/31 $25
1. AR rdg and log
2. Discuss and hand in work on chp 9: Meaning
3. Hamlet video
HW: Choose 3 topics from AP exam handout and write a proposed main idea and subtopics for all three (postponed till Fri, since you didn’t get the handout).
HW: Due Friday: Chp 10: Tone-- Read, notate, and answer ALL qstns through p146.
HW: Due Mon: continue chp 10. Read poems 112 & 113, 116 & 117 and answer ALL qstns about the 4 poems.

Wed, Oct 29, 2008

Wed, Oct 29

Pd 1
1. AR rdg & log
2. Write Introduction paragraph

Pd 4
1. AR rdg & log
2. Write Body ¶s 2 & 3

Tue, Oct 28, 2008

Tue, Oct 28

Pds 1, 2
1. AR rdg & log
2. Write Body ¶s 2 & 3


Pd 5
1. Check chp 8 & discuss
2. Watch Hamlet video
HW: Chp 9 Sound & Sense

Mon, Oct 27, 2008

Mon, Oct 27

Pds 1, 2, 4
1. AR rdg & log
2. Five ¶ Essay sheet to keep in binder
3. Work on Expository Essay so far:
• list of at least five things learned in the last year
• 100 words of freewriting on the idea you picked from list
• a main idea and 3 supporting subtopics
4. Due today: Body ¶ 1

Pd 5
1. Check chp 7 Figurative Language #3
HW: Chp 8 Sound & Sense

Fri, Oct 24, 2008

Fri, Oct 24

Pds 1,2,4
1. AR rdg & log
2. Pd 1: Quiz on College Essay Notes
3. How to write first Body ¶: Topic sentence related to main idea + details
4. Points for:
• list of at least five things learned in the last year
• 100 words of freewriting on one thing you picked from list
• a main idea and 3 supporting subtopics
5. Due Mon: first Body ¶
Due Mon, Nov 3: Final draft

Pd 5
1. AR rdg & log
2. Hand in work on chp 6 and discuss
3. Hamlet video continued
HW: Rd, notate, summarize, do Exercises, & qstns 1,4,7 on poems for chp7 (and chp 6 if not done) in S& S

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Thu, Oct 23

Pds 2 & 4
1. AR rdg & log
2. Quiz on College Essay Notes
3. "Editing for Clarity" sheet
4. Work on essay

Pd 5
1. AR rdg & log
2. Hand in work chps 4 & 5 in Sound & Sense
3. Read Hamlet Act 3, scene1 aloud
4. Watch Hamlet video
HW: Read, notate, and summarize chp 6 in S&S. Do exercises and answer qstns 1,4,7 for poems.

Wed, Oct 22, 2008

Wed, Oct 22

Pd 1
1. AR rdg & log
2. Discuss how to create possible thesis (main idea) and 2-3 supporting subtopics.
My Example: Main idea--Going shopping at the new Nordstrom’s is an adventure.
I. Exciting to go the first time
II. Inside like a jungle
III. Hunting for a good deal
3. Show me your list of things learned and your 100 words of freewriting
Home Work: Write a possible main idea and 2-3 supporting ideas as subtopics

Pd 4
1. AR rdg & log
2. Notes on essays 1-4
3. Plan expository essay: explaining or exposing facts.
Topic: Something you’ve learned in the past year
4. List at least 5 things you’ve learned in the last year. Pick one and freewrite about it for at least 100 words. If you like what you picked, consider what a main idea might be and what 3 supporting ideas would support it.

Tue, Oct 21, 2008

Tue, Oct 21

Pd 1
1. Planner check
2. Library
3. AR rdg & log
4. Seating chart
5. Plan essay by writing things you learned in the last year. List at least 5 things, though more is better.
HW: Pick one and freewrite 100 words about it.

Pd 2
1. AR rdg & log
2. Library
3. Put scanlons.blogspot
in planners on front pg.
4. Continue planning essay by: HOMEWORK 1) choosing one of your topics, 2) listing three things about the topic, and 3) freewriting at least 100 words about the topic

Pd 5
1. Include summary in notes
2. Check chp 3
3. Rd Act 2, scene 2 aloud
HW: Read, notate, and summarize briefly chps 4 & 5. Answer qstns 1, 4, & 7 for each poem and do all Exercises.

Fri, Oct 17, 2008

Fri, Oct 17

Pds 1, 2,4
1. AR rdg & log
2. Take Cornell notes on college essay errors
Pd 1: 1-6 notes
Pd 2: 1-4 notes
Pd 4: 1-4 discuss

Pd 5
1. AR rdg & log
2. Check chp 2
3. Read aloud Hamlet
HW: Sound & Sense chp 3: Read, notate,& summarize ; answer 1 of every 3 qstns on poems.

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

Thu, Oct 16

Pd 2
1. AR rdg & log
2. Co notes on expos essay format w/graphic

Pd. 4
1. AR rdg & log
2. Check grades

Pd 5
1. AR rdg & log
2. Hand in Hamlet research work
3. Discuss chp 1 S& Sense and poems, hand in
HW: Read chp 2 Sound & Sense, take notes, and answer 1 qstn out of every 3 on poems.

Wed, Oct 15, 2008

Wed, Oct 15

Pd 1
1. AR rdg and log
2. Updated grades
3. Think about what you want to write about for your expository essay.