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WELCOME CLASS OF 2014

June 9th Questions

Complete the following Questions:

1. What are the symptoms of depression? In other words, how can you tell if somebody is depressed? Explain.

2. How should you respond to depression? In other words, if you see someone is depressed how should you respond? Explain.

3. Why do you think so many people in our society suffer from depression? Explain.

Wednesday April 21st Homework: Love Letter

Today we read the famous balcony scene! Your homework is for you love-birds to complete the following task:

Write and exaggerated imaginary love letter to someone or something. Your goal is to be as corny and over the top as possible. We will be reading these out tomorrow. (1/2 page)

Friday April 16th Homework: Are they really in LOVE?

Answer the following question. Your answer must be 1/2 page long.

Romeo and Juliet just met for the first time and think they are in love. Are they really in love, or are they just confused kids who don't know what love is? Explain.

Thursday April 15th Homework: Queen Mab

Today we read the famous Queen Mab speech in Romeo and Juliet. You must read the following speech and answer the three questions that follow:

Mercutio:

"O, then, I see Queen Mab hath been with you.
She is the fairies’ midwife, and she comes
In shape no bigger than an agate-stone
On the fore-finger of an alderman,
Drawn with a team of little atomies
Over men’s noses as they lie asleep;
Her wagon-spokes made of long spinners’ legs,
The cover of the wings of grasshoppers,
The traces of the smallest spider’s web,
The collars of the moonshine’s watery beams,
Her whip of cricket’s bone; the lash of film;
Her waggoner a small grey-coated gnat,
Not half so big as a round little worm
Prick’d from the lazy finger of a maid:
Her chariot is an empty hazel-nut
Made by the joiner squirrel or an old grub,
Time out o’ mind the fairies’ coachmakers.
And in this state she gallops night by night
Through lovers’ brains, and then they dream of love;
O’er courtiers’ knees, that dream on court’sies straight,
O’er lawyers’ fingers, who straight dream on fees,
O’er ladies ‘ lips, who straight on kisses dream,
Which oft the angry Mab with blisters plagues,
Because their breaths with sweetmeats tainted are:
Sometime she gallops o’er a courtier’s nose,
And then dreams he of smelling out a suit;
And sometime comes she with a tithe-pig’s tail
Tickling a parson’s nose as a’ lies asleep,
Then dreams, he of another benefice:
Sometime she driveth o’er a soldier’s neck,
And then dreams he of cutting foreign throats,
Of breaches, ambuscadoes, Spanish blades,
Of healths five-fathom deep; and then anon
Drums in his ear, at which he starts and wakes,
And being thus frighted swears a prayer or two
And sleeps again. This is that very Mab
That plaits the manes of horses in the night,
And bakes the elflocks in foul sluttish hairs,
Which once untangled, much misfortune bodes:
This is the hag, when maids lie on their backs,
That presses them and learns them first to bear,
Making them women of good carriage:
This is she—"

Questions:

1. After reading the speech, tell me everything you know about Queen Mab?

2. How does Queen Mab affect people? Explain.

3. Why do you think people have bad dreams? Do you think the dreams we have can predict the future?

Wednesday April 14th Homework: Active Reading Questions

Today we read with partners and completed an Active Reading Worksheet. You can find the worksheet on the 'Worksheet and Discussion' Website found on the left-hand side of the page.

Monday April 12th Homework: Act 1 Questions

You must answer the following Romeo and Juliet Questions for Act 1:

O’Hara/Knoll Homework: Act 1 Scene 1 & 2 Questions

1. What is the setting for the play?

2. What scene of conflict opens the action of the play?

3. Which character tries to stop the fighting among the servants?

4. Which character is aggressive and eager to fight?

5. What warning does the Prince give to anyone who breaks the peace again?

6. Benvolio and Montague describe the way Romeo has been acting. What do they have

to say about him?

7. Why is Romeo so sad?

8. What is Benvolio’s advice to Romeo?

9. What does Paris ask about Capulet?

10. What is Capulet’s first answer?

Friday April 9th Homework: Neighborhood Disagreements

Answer the following journal question. Answer must be 1/2 page.

Explain how gang or neighborhood disagreements affect the city of Philadelphia.

Thursday, April 8th Homework: Shakespeare Stage

Today we did a worksheet on Shakespeare's stage and set-design. You need to come in and get a handout and a worksheet for this assignment. Because you need a reading handout, this sheet will not be available to download and print from home. PLEASE COME GET THIS!

Homework: Tuesday, March 2nd COMPARING POEMS

Today we compared Walt Whitman's poem "I Hear America Singing" with Langston Hughes' poem "I too Sing America". We completed a t-chart, a worksheet, and an analysis question. You can find all of these on the 'Worksheet and Discussion Site'

Homework: Monday, March 1st FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE POEM

TODAY YOU RECEIVED THE FINAL POEM ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS UNIT: YOU CAN PRINT OFF THE ASSIGNMENT FROM THE 'WORKSHOP AND DISCUSSION' SITE. DO THIS!!!!!

Homework: Monday, February 22nd

Today we discussed Rhyme and Rhyme Scheme. The worksheet can be found on 'Worksheet and Discussion' Site. The definitions are below:

Rhyme—repetition of sounds at the end of words

Rhyme Scheme--Is the pattern of rhyming lines in a poem or in lyrics for music.

· The way that they indicate the rhyme scheme is by using letters.

Homework: Friday, February 19th

Today we studied the poetry term ALLUSION. You can find the definition and the worksheet on the 'Worksheet and Discussion' Site.

Homework: Thursday, February 18th ANALYZING METAPHORS AND PERSONIFICATION

TODAY WE WORKED ON LEARNING HOW TO ANSWER HIGHER LEVEL QUESTIONS! FOR THE WORKSHEET, SEE THE 'WORKSHEET AND DISCUSSION' SITE.

Homework: Wednesday, February 17th PERSONIFICATION DAY 1

Today we learned Personification. The worksheet as well as the poem assignment can be found in the 'Worksheet and Discussion' site.

Homework: Tuesday, February 16th EXTENDED SIMILES AND METAPHORS

TODAY WE WORKED ON EXTENDED SIMILES AND METAPHORS. THE DEFINITION IS BELOW. TO GET THE WORKSHEET, YOU NEED TO GO TO THE 'WORKSHEET AND DISCUSSION' SITE LOCATED ON LEFT HAND SIDE OF PAGE.

· Definition: An extended simile or metaphor occurs when a comparison is continued over several lines of the poem. In other words, the comparison is dragged on.

Homework: Tuesday, February 9th SIMILE and METAPHOR Worksheet

Today we practiced Simile's and Metaphors. You can get the worksheet we did on the 'WORKSHEET AND DISCUSSION SITE' found on the left hand side of the web-page.

The definitions we learned today were as follows:

1. Figurative Language—language that is used to express or compare things in creative

and unique ways. Comparisons and expressions aren’t meant to be taken literally.

2. Simile—a comparison of unlike things using like or as.

3. Metaphor—comparisons of unlike things that do not use like or as.

Homework: Friday, February 5th MORNING ROUTINE POEM

TODAY WE BEGAN WRITING OUR FIRST POEM! THE DETAILS ARE BELOW:

English-O’Hara/Knoll. POETRY DAY 4: MY MORNING ROUTINE POEM

Assignment: Each of you will write a poem about your morning routine.

Requirements:
• Your Poem must be at least 14-16 lines long. (go over 14-16 lines and get extra credit)
• Your Poem does not have to rhyme, but you can try to rhyme if you wish. CHALLENGE YOURSELF
• Try to use images in your poem that appeal to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

Due: Monday, February 8th

Homework: Thursday, February 4th IMAGERY DAY 2

Today we continued to work with IMAGERY in Poetry. Your assignment is to finish the worksheet you received in class. If you were not in class, you can get the worksheet from the 'Worksheet and Discussion Site' (the link on the left hand side of the webpage).

Homework: Wednesday, February 3rd IMAGERY WORK

Today we began our poetry unit. We worked on IMAGERY. You can find the classwork and homework assignments below:

Classwork:

Imagery Worksheet (See 'Worksheet and Discussion' Site on left-hand side of page)

Homework:

Sit in your Bedroom and observe what is around you. Make a list of Images. You must list:

10 Sights, 5 Sounds, 10 Smells, 10 Touches/Feelings (Be Descriptive)

Novel Unit Homework for next Friday, January 29th

Reminder: NOVEL READING ASSIGNMENTS FOR FRIDAY, 1-29:

1. THE GIVER: (PAGES 65-85)

2. LORD OF THE FLIES (PAGES 61-80)

3. FAHRENHEIT 451 (PAGES 66-85)

4. 1984 (PAGES 71-95)

Homwork: Thursday, January 21st "The Golden Kite, Silver Wind" Questions

Complete the following questions in response to the short story:

2. What do you think motivates the two towns to engage in the wall building competition? What are the negative effects of the competition on the townspeople?

3. Referring to the kite and the wind, the Mandarin's daughter says, "One without the other is nothing." Explain her statement and her solution to the conflict between the two towns.

5. How can this story be seen as an allegory about the cold war? In other words, what connections do you see between events in the story and the conflict between the United States and Russia? (allegory: A story that has a deeper meaning. It seems simple, but when you think hard about it, you realize that it represents something bigger and more important.)

6. What do you think is the theme of this allegory? That is, what lesson do you think the author Bradbury wanted to teach the people of his day?

Homework: Tuesday, January 19th "The Sniper" Questions

Post-Reading Questions:

· Take out a piece of paper and number 1-2, skipping 7 lines in between each number.

· Question 1: How does this story have an ironic ending?

· Question 2: What is the internal conflict that the “Sniper” faces in the story?

Internal Conflict: A conflict or struggle that takes place in the mind of a character. It could be a decision that the character is struggling to make or an emotion that they are having a hard time dealing with.

Irony: when something turns out to be different from what we expect, what we think is appropriate, or what we think should happen.

Homework: Wednesday, January 13th LADY, OR THE TIGER Questions

Your homework is to complete the "Lady, or the Tiger?" post-reading assignment. You can find the assignment description below:

English—O’Hara/Knoll
“The Lady, Or the Tiger?” Assignments

Directions: Choose one of the following assignments to complete in response to the story “The Lady, or the Tiger?”

Option #1: Persuasive Response
(Respond to the question below. Your response must be 1 page long and have at least 3 reasons supporting your opinion.)

1. In your opinion, are people in our society motivated more by their own desires and wants, or by their concern for others? Explain.

Option #2: Sequel (What happens next?)

You must write a sequel to this story. You might decide once and for all whether the lady or the tiger is behind the door, or you might decide to take the story in a different direction. Start your sequel from the moment the man was walking up to the door.

**BOTH OPTIONS MUST BE 1 PAGE LONG**

**BOTH OPTIONS WILL BE WORTH 25 POINTS**

**BOTH OPTIONS WILL BE DUE ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH**

Homework: Friday, January 8th (NOVEL QUESTIONS AND WEEKLY READING ASSIGNMENT)

Definitely. Here are the questions:

The Giver Discussion questions:

• Why do you think that no one sees in colour? Would you want to live in a world with no colour?

• Would you want to live in a community like Jonas’?
• Predict what you think is going to happen.

Lord of the Flies Discussion Questions:

• Would you be a leader like Ralph or Jack or a follower like the other boys? Why?
• Would you prefer to live on an island that’s just you and your friends where you’re in charge but have none of your everyday items (like phones, video games, tv, computers, make-up, air conditioning/heating) or would you prefer to live with your parents and have rules, but have your everyday items? Explain why.
• Predict what you think is going to happen.

Fahrenheit 451 Discussion Questions:

• Who do you identify more with, Montag or Clarisse? Why?
• Why do you think the first part of the book is called The Hearth and the Salamander?What do you think the Hearth represents? What do you think the Salamander represents?
• Predict what you think is going to happen.

1984 Discussion Questions:

• Do you think it’s better to achieve peace through force and taking away people’s rights like in 1984 or through people working together for a better world? Explain why.
• Why do you think that The Party’s philosophy is “War is Peace?” Do you think this is a good philosophy to have? Why?
• Predict what you think will happen.

Read and create 3 reading questions of your own.

The Giver: Read pgs. 34-50

Lord of the Flies: Read pgs. 30-44

Fahrenheit 451: Read pgs. 33-the top of 51

1984: Read pgs. 34-55

Homework: Tuesday, January 5th

WORK ON YOUR ESSAY ROUGH DRAFT!

The Rough Draft of your essay is due tomorrow! (Remember: This assignment is going to be worth a lot of points)

Homework: Monday, January 4th

Less than 3 weeks until grades go in!

This week we are doing an Essay assignment that will be worth a lot of points!

Today's Homework: Finish N-word T-Chart we started in class
Finish reading the first 30 pages of your novel and answer the questions
posted on the website