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What are you doing for English IV?

Posted by: hharvey | November 18, 2009 | No Comment |

PREPARE TO WRITE YOUR BOOK AND MOVIE REVIEW DUE JAN. 8
TELL ME WHAT YOU ARE READING AND SEEING IN THE PREVIOUS POST.
Reading a challenging book and keeping in mind the kinds of things you need to notice as you read:
- main character
- how the writer holds your interest
- the theme of the book
- vivid descriptions of people/settings
- realistic/entertaining dialogue
- things that happen that surprised you
- plot
Watching a movie that has a strong message and noticing the same things as for a book and also:
- use of special effects or music
- acting

COMPLETE THE PREGNANCY PACT ASSIGNMENT – DUE NOV. 20
FRANKENSTEIN RESPONSES – DUE NOV. 30
FRANKENSTEIN ESSAY QUESTION DEC. 1
DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE RESPONSES – DEC. 10
DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE ESSAY QUESTION – DEC. 15

CORNELL NOTES PRACTICE DEC. 18

BLOG – ADD STUFF TO YOUR CLASS BLOG
THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT TO DO FOR AN ACTIVISM PROJECT

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WHAT ARE YOU READING? AND WHY?

Posted by: hharvey | November 6, 2009 | 10 Comments |
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SATIRE

Posted by: hharvey | October 18, 2009 | 1 Comment |
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c
Slim Thug Feels the Recession
www.thedailyshow.com
Daily Show
Full Episodes
Political Humor Ron Paul Interview
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KING ARTHUR

Posted by: hharvey | October 14, 2009 | No Comment |

Read Historical King Arthur and Legendary King Arthur

Read about the making of the King Arthur video game.

Watch this:

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SEPT. 28 – OCT.2

Posted by: hharvey | September 26, 2009 | No Comment |

MONDAY – CORNELL NOTE TAKING, TEACHER MAN reading

TUESDAY – NOTES ON SAS CURRICULUMPATHWAYS LOGIN IS bookerstudent, go to English, then to Language, then Words, then Word Origins. Watch the 3 pages of video. Take notes, there will be a quiz tomorrow.

WEDNESDAY – WE READ FOR OUR OCT. 30TH BOOK REPORT

THURSDAY – QUIZ ON Word Origins – WORK ON BLOG

FRIDAY – GOOD/TEACHER/BAD TEACHER – HALF NELSON, TEACHER MAN

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ENGLISH HISTORY = ANGLO-SAXON PERIOD

Posted by: hharvey | September 26, 2009 | No Comment |

- Old English/Anglo-Saxon Period

Years: 449-1066

Content:

- strong belief in fate

-  juxtaposition of church and pagan worlds

- admiration of heroic warriors who prevail in battle

-  express religious faith and give moral instruction through literature    

Style/Genres:

poetry dominant genre

-   unique verse form

  • caesura
  • alliteration
  • repetition
  • 4 beat rhythm

Effect:

- Christianity helps literacy to spread

- introduces Roman alphabet to Britain

-  oral tradition helps unite diverse peoples and their myths

Historical Context:

-  life centered around ancestral tribes or clans that ruled themselves

-  at first the people were warriors from invading outlying areas: Angles, Saxons, Jutes, and  Danes-  later they were agricultural

Key Literature/Authors:

Beowulf

-  Bede

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Sept. 14-18

Posted by: hharvey | September 18, 2009 | No Comment |

Start your class blog.
Add info on About
Choose widget for your sidebar – pages, links, tag cloud
Change your header.

You must be reading a book that you will finish cover to cover. Your first review is at the end of October.

Don’t forget to use the information on Bookernation.

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SEPT. 14-18

Posted by: hharvey | September 14, 2009 | No Comment |

FIRST JOURNAL RESPONSE DONE TODAY – SEPT. 14

Make a list of debate topics – keep it in your binder.

Make your classroom blog – wait to make your second blog.

Do you have a book you’ve been reading???

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YOU MADE IT!

Posted by: hharvey | August 29, 2009 | 1 Comment |

Welcome seniors!

Your syllabus is now overdue – late.

Remember to have a book at all times.

Your credo is due Sept. 14 – see Bookernation for what to do.

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