Monday, November 26, 2018
Monday, October 29, 2018
Poetry Assignments
130 points
Memorized Poem and Quotes: Due: On the day you signed up on the door, but absolutely no later than January 2, 2018
100 pointsPoetry Collection/Explication Guidelines: See calendar for due date.
After reading several poems, you must select at least ten different poems by at least seven different poets to include in this collection. You may not use poems we have discussed in class, but you may use other poems by poets we have discussed in class.
Copy each poem into your collection. Be sure to include the title and the poet’s name.
You must annotate, using circles, arrows, whatever, to mark and label the poetic devices the poet used in each poem. Be thorough, as you will be deducted for glaring omissions.
You will then write (by that, I mean type) a paragraph for each poem, explicating each one. Look for a "door" into the poem. Is there a point of tension? Is there a shift at some point? You may discuss such as symbols, tone, allusions, alliteration, assonance, rhyme scheme, meter, rhythm, and any other poetic devices used, but be sure to say what those devices DO for the poem. Don’t just note their presence. That’s what the annotations were for. Make meaning. Consider the title. Consider meaning. Make a claim, and back it up. You can do this.
100 pointsOriginal Poetry Booklet Guidelines: See calendar for due date.
You will create ten original poems, using at least seven different forms we’ve learned about in class.
Three, and only three poems may rhyme. At least one poem must rhyme.
Use examples of every poetic device we’ve learned about. (Obviously, you can’t use them all on one poem, but over the course of this assignment, you should utilize each device at least once.)
Look back at some of our poetry experiences in class. Some can be worked up into fine poem.
You need to make an attractive cover, so that the likelihood that you will end up saving this booklet and showing it to your grandchildren is increased.
Please make every attempt to avoid clichés, those over-used, worn out expressions that we’ve all heard before. They have lost their luster, and they will detract from your poem, rather than enhance it. I’m looking for fresh perspectives, unique metaphors, the originality that only you can bring to this assignment. While I’m sure it would be very easy to get away with plagiarizing these poems, I would hope that your honor and your own sense of self would prevent that. Impress me. But more important than that, impress yourself.
Memorized Poem and Quotes: Due: On the day you signed up on the door, but absolutely no later than January 2, 2018
100 pointsPoetry Collection/Explication Guidelines: See calendar for due date.
Copy each poem into your collection. Be sure to include the title and the poet’s name.
You must annotate, using circles, arrows, whatever, to mark and label the poetic devices the poet used in each poem. Be thorough, as you will be deducted for glaring omissions.
You will then write (by that, I mean type) a paragraph for each poem, explicating each one. Look for a "door" into the poem. Is there a point of tension? Is there a shift at some point? You may discuss such as symbols, tone, allusions, alliteration, assonance, rhyme scheme, meter, rhythm, and any other poetic devices used, but be sure to say what those devices DO for the poem. Don’t just note their presence. That’s what the annotations were for. Make meaning. Consider the title. Consider meaning. Make a claim, and back it up. You can do this.
100 pointsOriginal Poetry Booklet Guidelines: See calendar for due date.
Three, and only three poems may rhyme. At least one poem must rhyme.
Use examples of every poetic device we’ve learned about. (Obviously, you can’t use them all on one poem, but over the course of this assignment, you should utilize each device at least once.)
Look back at some of our poetry experiences in class. Some can be worked up into fine poem.
You need to make an attractive cover, so that the likelihood that you will end up saving this booklet and showing it to your grandchildren is increased.
Please make every attempt to avoid clichés, those over-used, worn out expressions that we’ve all heard before. They have lost their luster, and they will detract from your poem, rather than enhance it. I’m looking for fresh perspectives, unique metaphors, the originality that only you can bring to this assignment. While I’m sure it would be very easy to get away with plagiarizing these poems, I would hope that your honor and your own sense of self would prevent that. Impress me. But more important than that, impress yourself.
Scarlet Letter Project or Presentation Options (One or the other, not both)
PRESENTATION:
B.Create a school appropriate video of at least two major scenes from the novel. Come in after school the day before to insure that your technology actually works. Use a flash drive or something you can count on. If I can’t see it, I can’t grade it. 5-6 minutes in length. No more that four people in a group.
C. With one or two partners, write a dramatic script of at least one main scene a piece from the novel. In stage directions, describe the setting for each scene. For the class presentation, enact one of the scenes. Add props or costumes to recreate the scene effectively. I need to see evidence that each person has participated in the writing. Lines must be memorized.
D. Create an embroidered or counted cross-stitch alphabet letter that looks like Hawthorne has described Hester’s "A." Include descriptions of the scarlet letter from the text, cited accurately, and a paragraph telling about your experience. Size and proportion should match the text’s description. I will be the least generous with this option, if insufficient effort is evident. You will need to show the class your work, as well as describe the process, including any insight into Hester’s life you may have gained by working with the needle as she did.
PROJECT:
A. Develop a two-page section from a Boston newspaper during the time/setting of this story. Your front page will be full of the story of Hester and Company, the scandal, her sin and punishment, or the aftermath. Your pages should include the following:
A banner headline
At least one picture with a caption
The lead story (at least 300 words)
Related side bar stories
Horoscope/advice column/gossip column/classifieds
Title of newspaper
At least on advertisement that is story-related
Editorial/weather report
B. Write a four page prequel to The Scarlet Letter in the language and style of Hawthorne. Size 14 font, double-spaced, Times New Roman.
C. Write a diary from the perspective of one of the main characters. Choose five major events in the novel for your character to respond to. Any changes that your character goes through should be dealt with in these journal entries. You should tell us how you feel about other characters and events. A diary entry should disclose motive and be written in the voice of the character.
D. Write a sequel featuring Pearl after the novel ends. Describe what her life is like and how she is affected by the events of the novel. Be sure your choices are consistent with what you know about Pearl and the novel. This should be between about four pages, double spaced, 14 font.
Term Two Calendar
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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10-29
Professional
Day
School
not in session
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10-30
A
Quiz
SL ch 1-2
Review
Journal/Citations
Motif
Groups Introduce poems to memorize
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10-31
B
Quiz
SL ch 1-2
Review
Journal/Citations
Motif
Groups
Introduce poems to memorize
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11-1
A
Journal check
Quiz
on ch 3-4
Motif
Groups
Must
have biography of an American for outside reading
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11-2
B
Journal
check
Quiz on ch 3-4
Motif Groups
Must
have biography of an American for outside reading
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11-5
A
Journal check
Quiz
on ch 5-7
Dark
Romantics,
Poe
video
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11-6
B
Journal
check
Quiz on ch 5-7
Dark Romantics,
Poe
video
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11-7
A
Journal check
Quiz
8-10
due
Come
having carefully read a Poe short story
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11-8
B
Journal
check
Quiz 8-10
due
Come
having carefully read a Poe short story
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11-9
A
Journals check
Quiz
11-14
Thoreau
Discuss
analysis
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11-12
B
Journals
check
Quiz 11-14
Thoreau
Discuss
analysis
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11-13
A
Journal check
Vocab
Quiz (packet due)
Quiz
15-17
Thoreau
Discuss
analysis
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11-14
B
Journal
check
Vocab Quiz (packet due)
Quiz 15-17
Thoreau
Discuss
analysis
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11-15
A Journal check
New
Vocab: sl #2
Quiz
18-21
Thoreau experience due 50 points, group analysis
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11-16 B Journal check
New Vocab: sl #2
Quiz 18-21
Thoreau experience due 50 points, group analysis
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11-19
A Journal check
Quiz
22-24
In-class
analysis 100 points
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11-20
B Journal check
Quiz
22-24
In-class
analysis 100 points
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11-21
Thanksgiving
Break
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11-22
Thanksgiving
Break
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11-23
Thanksgiving
Break
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11-26
A Grammar: Quotation Marks
Scarlet Letter Project 100 points
Whitman
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11-27 B
Grammar:
Quotation Marks
Scarlet
Letter Project
100
points
Whitman
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11-28
A Scarlet
Letter Presentations Due 100 points,
vocab #2 quiz
Whitman
In-class
group essay 100
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11-29
B Scarlet
Letter Presentations Due 100 points, voca #2 quiz, Whitman
In-class
group essay 100
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11-30
A
The
Scarlet Letter
Final Exam
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12-3
B
The Scarlet Letter
Final Exam
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12-4
A
Dickinson
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12-5
B
Dickinson
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12-6
A New vocab: poetic terms
Dickinson
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12-7
B New vocab: Poetic terms
Dickinson
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12-10
A Quotation mark quiz
A Doll’s House
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12-11
B Quotation Mark Quiz
A Doll’s House
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12-12
A Grammar: Unnecessary Words (215)
Poetry
A Doll’s House
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12-13
B Grammar:
Unnecessary
Words (251) Poetry
A Doll’s House
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12-14
A
Poetry
A Doll’s House
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12-17
B
Poetry
A Doll’s House
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12-18
A
Vocab
Quiz: poetic terms
Poetry
A Doll’s House
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12-19
B
Vocab
Quiz: poetic terms
Poetry
A
Doll’s House
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12-20 A
DH
final
Memorized Poetry and Quotes Due: 130
points
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12-21
Christmas
Vacation
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12-31
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1-1
Happy New Year!!!!!
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1-2
B DH final
Memorized
Poetry and Quotes
Due: 130 points
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1-3
A
Collection/ Explications Due: 100
points
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1-4
B
Collection/Explications Due: 100 points
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1-7 A
Original Poetry Due: 100 points
Biography
of an American Presentation: 100 points
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1-8 B
Original Poetry Due: 100 points
Biography of an American Presentation: 100 points
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1-9 A
Poetry Slam with hot chocolate and bongos
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1-10 B
Poetry Slam
with hot chocolate and bongos
End
of term
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1-11
No School
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Mrs. Loveless You are welcome. J
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