Thursday, November 10, 2011.
1) The Grapes of Wrath Reading quiz on chapters 9-10. Study for quiz tomorrow.
2) Check Manter Hall workbook vocabulary lessons 11 and 12 (review).
3) Begin reading Of Mice and Men Ch. 6. Discuss foreshadowing connected to chapter one: The little water snake appears in both chapters. Point out example of synecdoche inthe heron represented by the "head and beak." Also pay attention to Lennie's hallucination: Aunt Clara and the giant rabbit as symbols in the novel. We will finish tomorrow.
HOMEWORK: The Grapes of Wrath: Read Chapters 11-13 by Monday, November 14.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011.
1) Complete composition on "A Victim of Loneliness: Curley's Wife."
a) Use your own paper.
b) Write a complete heading and title.
c) Use pen and skip lines (double-spaced)
d) Write on front of notebook paper only
e) Highlight text evidence (quotes). Make sure you cite page number correctly.
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete Vocabulary Lessons 11 and 12 (Review). Bring tomorrow to class for a grade.
2) Read The Grapes of Wrath Ch. 9-10.
3) Work on Of Mice and Men questions Ch. 5. Cite textual evidence.
ACADEMIC ENGLISH: Per. 1-5:
Wednesday, November 9, 2011.
1) SSR and Log (Log # 3 pick up, except for Period 1).
2) Complete Of Mice and Men Chapter 5 questions. Stamp and pick up. (Except Per. 1)
3) Study vocabulary words from Of Mice and Men Glossary: "scrappy - writhed."
Quiz Friday.
1) Complete composition on "A Victim of Loneliness: Curley's Wife."
a) Use your own paper.
b) Write a complete heading and title.
c) Use pen and skip lines (double-spaced)
d) Write on front of notebook paper only
e) Highlight text evidence (quotes). Make sure you cite page number correctly.
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete Vocabulary Lessons 11 and 12 (Review). Bring tomorrow to class for a grade.
2) Read The Grapes of Wrath Ch. 9-10.
3) Work on Of Mice and Men questions Ch. 5. Cite textual evidence.
ACADEMIC ENGLISH: Per. 1-5:
Wednesday, November 9, 2011.
1) SSR and Log (Log # 3 pick up, except for Period 1).
2) Complete Of Mice and Men Chapter 5 questions. Stamp and pick up. (Except Per. 1)
3) Study vocabulary words from Of Mice and Men Glossary: "scrappy - writhed."
Quiz Friday.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011.
1) Check reading questions ch. 7-8. Discuss.
2) Begin reading Of Mice and Men Ch. 5.
NOTE: The Grapes of Wrath: Read Chapters 9-10 by Thursday, November 10.
Monday, November 7, 2011.
1) The Grapes of Wrath reading quiz over chapters 7-8. Complete these questions for homework.
2) Check Of Mice and Men Chapter 4 questions.
3) Begin reading Of Mice and Men Chapter 5.
The Grapes of Wrath Reading Questions Ch. 7-8
Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
What is the main point Steinbeck wants to make in Chapter 7?
Tom tells Jim Casy that Uncle John is a “lone man.” Why is he this way?
How does Uncle John try to make up for this?
How does Old Tom Joad (Pa) receive his son Tom?
What does Ma Joad worry that might have happened to Tom as a result of having been incarcerated?
Describe Grampa and Granma.
Who is Noah?
Why does Pa feel responsible for Noah’s behavior?
Where is Rosasharn, Tom’s sister, and what is her situation?
How does Al feel about his brother, Tom?
The Grapes of Wrath: Read Chapters 9-10 by Thursday, November 10.
1) Check reading questions ch. 7-8. Discuss.
2) Begin reading Of Mice and Men Ch. 5.
NOTE: The Grapes of Wrath: Read Chapters 9-10 by Thursday, November 10.
Monday, November 7, 2011.
1) The Grapes of Wrath reading quiz over chapters 7-8. Complete these questions for homework.
2) Check Of Mice and Men Chapter 4 questions.
3) Begin reading Of Mice and Men Chapter 5.
The Grapes of Wrath Reading Questions Ch. 7-8
Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
What is the main point Steinbeck wants to make in Chapter 7?
Tom tells Jim Casy that Uncle John is a “lone man.” Why is he this way?
How does Uncle John try to make up for this?
How does Old Tom Joad (Pa) receive his son Tom?
What does Ma Joad worry that might have happened to Tom as a result of having been incarcerated?
Describe Grampa and Granma.
Who is Noah?
Why does Pa feel responsible for Noah’s behavior?
Where is Rosasharn, Tom’s sister, and what is her situation?
How does Al feel about his brother, Tom?
The Grapes of Wrath: Read Chapters 9-10 by Thursday, November 10.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011.
1) Complete reading of Of Mice and Men Ch. 4. Discuss power struggle between Candy and Curley's wife, and Curley's wife and Lennie, Crooks, and finally, Curley's wife exerting power over Crooks and Candy. Work on Chapter 4 focus questions.
2) Check Lesson 9 and 10 in vocabulary workbook.
3) Check theme locator chart for a grade.
4) Chapter 2 short TEST tomorrow as well as quiz on Vocabulary lessons 9 and 10.
The Grapes of Wrath: Read Chapters 7-8 by Monday, November 7
1) Complete reading of Of Mice and Men Ch. 4. Discuss power struggle between Candy and Curley's wife, and Curley's wife and Lennie, Crooks, and finally, Curley's wife exerting power over Crooks and Candy. Work on Chapter 4 focus questions.
2) Check Lesson 9 and 10 in vocabulary workbook.
3) Check theme locator chart for a grade.
4) Chapter 2 short TEST tomorrow as well as quiz on Vocabulary lessons 9 and 10.
The Grapes of Wrath: Read Chapters 7-8 by Monday, November 7
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011.
1) Discuss elements of Chapter 4 in Of Mice and Men.
Themes: Loneliness and isolation, friendship and family, racism, and pursuit of the "American Dream."
2) Discuss the definition of power and its different forms: physical power, mental power, and status power. As we read chapter four, we identified the power exerted by one character over another:
1) Crooks ---Lennie
2) Lennie----Crooks
3) Candy---Curley's Wife
4) Curley's Wife---Crooks
5) Curley's Wife---Lennie
6) Candy---Curley's Wife
7) Curley's Wife---Candy/Lennie
NOTE: Don't forget to complete Manter Hall workbook's lessons 9 and 10. Bring to class tomorrow.
NOTE: Read Chapters 5 and 6 in The Grapes of Wrath.
1) Discuss elements of Chapter 4 in Of Mice and Men.
Themes: Loneliness and isolation, friendship and family, racism, and pursuit of the "American Dream."
2) Discuss the definition of power and its different forms: physical power, mental power, and status power. As we read chapter four, we identified the power exerted by one character over another:
1) Crooks ---Lennie
2) Lennie----Crooks
3) Candy---Curley's Wife
4) Curley's Wife---Crooks
5) Curley's Wife---Lennie
6) Candy---Curley's Wife
7) Curley's Wife---Candy/Lennie
NOTE: Don't forget to complete Manter Hall workbook's lessons 9 and 10. Bring to class tomorrow.
NOTE: Read Chapters 5 and 6 in The Grapes of Wrath.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011.
1) The Grapes of Wrath Reading Quiz Ch. 2-4
2) Pick up quizzes. Discuss chapters 2-4: Discuss symbolism in chapter three and characterization and motivation in chapters two and four.
3) Read Of Mice and Men chapter 3 section where George tells Lennie about their future dream and Candy's willingness to contribute his life-savings to George, whom he has known for only a day.
HOMEWORK: The Grapes of Wrath: Read Chapters 5 and 6 by Thursday.
HOMEWORK: Vocabulary: Complete lessons 9 and 10 (IX and X) in Manter Hall workbook. Due Thursday, 11/3; Quiz Friday, 11/4
1) The Grapes of Wrath Reading Quiz Ch. 2-4
2) Pick up quizzes. Discuss chapters 2-4: Discuss symbolism in chapter three and characterization and motivation in chapters two and four.
3) Read Of Mice and Men chapter 3 section where George tells Lennie about their future dream and Candy's willingness to contribute his life-savings to George, whom he has known for only a day.
HOMEWORK: The Grapes of Wrath: Read Chapters 5 and 6 by Thursday.
HOMEWORK: Vocabulary: Complete lessons 9 and 10 (IX and X) in Manter Hall workbook. Due Thursday, 11/3; Quiz Friday, 11/4
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