British Lit--Wednesday, Jan 29

Objective: What is Scope? How do I effectively outline my paper?


1- Class discussion/lesson on scope. See notes in photo below. The main point was that everything you include in your paper needs to be within the scope of your thesis--In other words, everything you include needs to either directly tie back/relate to your thesis (argument) OR it needs to be background info that sets the foundation for a later paragraph that does directly prove your thesis.

2- Students worked on an outline activity--This is something that you can get from Mrs. Jaynes to make up for points.

Homework:

Students need to type an outline for their paper. Outline should include a thesis statement and then an informal explanation about what they need to include in each paragraph to both prove their thesis AND stay within scope (remain focused on the paper). Each part of the outline should include 1-2 sentences explaining what they should include in each paragraph.  TYPE AND BRING TWO COPIES OF OUTLINE!!!

REMINDER--books are due on February 10th. If you do not have a copy of your book on that day, you will be put with the other kids who don't have a book and I will assign one to you. Not as fun. Trust me.

American Lit--Tuesday, Jan 28

Objective: How do I write an effective argument?
--> What's a concession
-->What is MLA format

Students completed an MLA review activity--If you were absent, you'll have to make this up on your own time for points.

Students also learned how to write a concession paragraph--see Mrs. Jaynes for the handout on this so you can ensure this part of your paper is done correctly.

Homework: You are turning in your packet tomorrow for one final check off--students need to have up to page 18 completed!!!

REMINDER--Your books are due on February 5th. If you do not have your book by this date, you will be assigned a book by me.

British Lit--Thursday, January 16

We spent the day in the library researching for our upcoming paper.

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Homework: Get parental signature for your lit circle

British Lit--Monday, January 6

We spent the day in groups working on the Mid-Year Review study guide.

Homework: Finish review packet and prepare for final which is on Wednesday, January 8

English 11 Honors

Mid-Year Review

Jaynes

Beowulf

Who wrote it?

When was it written?

What is an Epic poem, what are its characteristics, and why does is Beowulf considered an Epic poem?

Who were the main characters in story and what were their main actions?

What significant quotes stand out?

Macbeth

Who wrote it?

When was it written?

Who were the main characters and what were their main actions?

What significant quotes stand out?

Review Shakespeare vocabulary from your list—if you lost this, see blog on September 24th

Lord of the Flies

Who wrote it?

When was it written?

Who were the main characters in the story and what were their main actions?

What significant quotes stand out?

Review the symbols that we went over in class—both characters and object

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Who wrote it?

When was it written?

Who were the main characters in the story and what were their main actions?

What significant quotes stand out?

Review the Victorian Era notes