Today we will be looking at two poems in greater detail.
"The Key to the Kingdom" - by Ed Reed
"The Credo" - by Robert Fulghum
Click on the link to find the poem and Analyzing questions.
Due Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Poetry
Poetry Assignments have been handed out. A copy can be found in the Handout link.
Reminders:
1. Written portions must be typed out
2. Use formatting (title page information, page numbers, table of contents, 12 point font, etc)
3. Check spelling, grammar and mechanics
4. Make sure to use the rubric or assignment handout for mark breakdown. Follow the instructions - make sure you have included what I want/need before you add your own "spice".
5. For BOTH options you must use the "How to Read a Poem" guide. You need to know about the author, themes, figures of speech, tone, mood, etc in order to write or creatively represent the poem effectively.
6. Option 2 - you must explain your creative representation piece. Why did you use the color, song, pictures, etc? How does it relate to your selected poem? How does this poem relate to the major themes?
7. All portions due on June 3. One package. If you have a video/PowerPoint/photo story or any other multimedia please make sure to include this on a clearly labelled USB/flash drive. If you are using a Mac program ensure that it is Windows compatible.
Reminders:
1. Written portions must be typed out
2. Use formatting (title page information, page numbers, table of contents, 12 point font, etc)
3. Check spelling, grammar and mechanics
4. Make sure to use the rubric or assignment handout for mark breakdown. Follow the instructions - make sure you have included what I want/need before you add your own "spice".
5. For BOTH options you must use the "How to Read a Poem" guide. You need to know about the author, themes, figures of speech, tone, mood, etc in order to write or creatively represent the poem effectively.
6. Option 2 - you must explain your creative representation piece. Why did you use the color, song, pictures, etc? How does it relate to your selected poem? How does this poem relate to the major themes?
7. All portions due on June 3. One package. If you have a video/PowerPoint/photo story or any other multimedia please make sure to include this on a clearly labelled USB/flash drive. If you are using a Mac program ensure that it is Windows compatible.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Themes and the Essays we use to discuss them
This week we started with a look at the various themes that are present in the the novel TKAM.
Notes:
The theme of a story is the story's main idea. The theme of a fable is its moral. The theme of a parable is the lesson it teaches. The theme of a novel is what it tells us about life and the ways people behave. You can figure this out by looking at the characters, what they do and say, and what happens in the book. The theme is the TRUTH the author wishes to show.
In TKAM, there are many themes: stereotyping, racism, gender bias, etc.
Think of these themes and write down an incident, person or plot point in the novel that illustrates it.
Ex. Gender bias - The jury for the trial is made up of only males. Women, in Southern Alabama during the 1930s, were considered to be too delicate to handle a rape trial. Even Atticus, who has consistently upheld the need for social change in regards to fair treatment of all individuals, voices a prejudicial option against having women serve in the jury.
Your theme group will break into two smaller groups (3-4 people). List various events, people and points in the novel where your theme was evident. Have one person record these ideas.
Pick out your main three points and together write out a five paragraph essay on this theme and how it relates to the novel.
Remember to use the appropriate 5 paragraph essay format. For guidelines check the Handouts section.
Notes:
The theme of a story is the story's main idea. The theme of a fable is its moral. The theme of a parable is the lesson it teaches. The theme of a novel is what it tells us about life and the ways people behave. You can figure this out by looking at the characters, what they do and say, and what happens in the book. The theme is the TRUTH the author wishes to show.
In TKAM, there are many themes: stereotyping, racism, gender bias, etc.
Think of these themes and write down an incident, person or plot point in the novel that illustrates it.
Ex. Gender bias - The jury for the trial is made up of only males. Women, in Southern Alabama during the 1930s, were considered to be too delicate to handle a rape trial. Even Atticus, who has consistently upheld the need for social change in regards to fair treatment of all individuals, voices a prejudicial option against having women serve in the jury.
Your theme group will break into two smaller groups (3-4 people). List various events, people and points in the novel where your theme was evident. Have one person record these ideas.
Pick out your main three points and together write out a five paragraph essay on this theme and how it relates to the novel.
Remember to use the appropriate 5 paragraph essay format. For guidelines check the Handouts section.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Point of View Assignment
To Kill a Mockingbird was told from Scout's point of view. How would the story be different if it were told from the point of view of Atticus? Jem? Walter Cunningham Jr.? Tom Robinson? Calpurnia?
Take one scene from the book that you felt was significant. Write the scene from one of the other character's point of view. What would they think is important to mention? What would they have understood that escaped Scout's childlike understanding? Do not change the lines but tell it from their perspective.
1-2 pages.
Typed
Include in the top right hand corner (single space):
Full Name
ELA 20
Miss Gokavi
Date of submission
Title
Indicate which scene you have used and the character whose point of view it has been described from
Take one scene from the book that you felt was significant. Write the scene from one of the other character's point of view. What would they think is important to mention? What would they have understood that escaped Scout's childlike understanding? Do not change the lines but tell it from their perspective.
1-2 pages.
Typed
Include in the top right hand corner (single space):
Full Name
ELA 20
Miss Gokavi
Date of submission
Title
Indicate which scene you have used and the character whose point of view it has been described from
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Course Introduction
Two major units we will be covering this term:
1. Recollection - A Journey Back
2. Anticipation - On the Threshold
The Recollections unit will allow us to explore our childhood memories of home, family and school. Think back to the innocence and wonder we experienced in childhood. Which will then lead into our Anticipation unit.
Visit this site often for:
- Class notes
- handouts
- Assignments and due dates
- Helpful hints on various thoughts, ideas and themes
- Class discussions and comments
Materials to bring to each class:
1. Recollection - A Journey Back
2. Anticipation - On the Threshold
The Recollections unit will allow us to explore our childhood memories of home, family and school. Think back to the innocence and wonder we experienced in childhood. Which will then lead into our Anticipation unit.
Visit this site often for:
- Class notes
- handouts
- Assignments and due dates
- Helpful hints on various thoughts, ideas and themes
- Class discussions and comments
Materials to bring to each class:
Journal - reading log must be done in a Hilroy - 5 subject, 24.2cm x 15.2cm notebook
Blue or Black pen
Loose leaf - ruled paper
Binder
Reading book or novel
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