English 10 Monday, September 12

Here's what we did in class today:
1- Turned in homework-- one paragraph describing a memory using the 5 senses.
2- Listened to Rumpelstiltskin audio at
http://storynory.com/2007/03/18/rumpelstiltskin/
3- Read Sandra Cisneros "Straw into Gold" and answered questions.
https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/document/d/1WqDUSHrOMjju9qCSrK5cOBV5NvOlxYEL2WHIPpjSlPg/edit?hl=en_US
4- Introduced personal narrative-
https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/document/d/1kQkkTs-a7OeOC2Fc53qs3c3amiUtIk-QeGEhkckirpk/edit?hl=en_US
5 Turning Points- Decide which moments in your life make you dynamic characters. Which experiences have taught you lessons about yourself, your life, your surroundings?
https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/document/d/1LfapdXeLCLMq1aNxIBLAHlf4WKqeaa4nApqkbNu_sPA/edit?hl=en_US


Homework: We started in class-- graph out your 5-8 turning points. Rate them as good/bad experiences and how much they impacted you.

Honors 11- Friday, September 9

Here's What we did in class today:
1- Took Quiz on First half of Beowulf pp 28-46
2- Finished our activity "What makes an Epic?" Today we focused on the popular epic adventure "The Lord of the Rings."
3- Compare/Contrast exercise.

https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/document/d/1OjlZItzghruNyawDpvbZ1ySZGLpschPbii_ex-SQ1eM/edit?hl=en_US

We went over the battle between Grendel and Beowulf. We watched a scene from "The Return of the King" when Aowyn fights the King of the Nasgul. We compared/contrasted the two scenes. We practiced writing a Thesis statement.

Reviewed compare/contrast language-
COMPARE
Both Beowulf and Aowyn.........
Beowulf fights using his courage. Like Beowulf, Aowyn.............
Similarly, Aowyn......
CONTRST
Although both heroes fight to save lives, Aowyn fights for someone she loves.
Beowulf fights for honor unlike Aowyn who fights for love.
Aowyn hides her identity while Beowulf proudly boasts his heritage.

Homwork:
1. Finish writing your compare/contrast paragraph.
2. Finish reading Beowulf. Pages 47-60
3. Bring Purple Lit. Book to class.

English 10 Thursday, September 8th

Here's what we did in class today:
Objective: Why does word choice matter when I write?
1- Read silently for 15 minutes and complete one reading strategy.
2- Image Activity- Students read a description of a house. Then I show them the actual house. They pictured something completely different because of my choice of words. Therefore, word choice matters!
3- Look at the chapter entitled "Hairs" from "The House on Mango Street." Students work in pairs to determine which phrases are the best and why?
4- Writing with the 5 senses- Students complete the following task in groups. Be as descriptive as possible. After completing the assignment, we'll share and discuss our work with the class.

https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/document/d/1DbatuWWU7_tOuanzxtaqErYN1XB0ByBPSjyVHJkqL_k/edit?hl=en_US

Homework: Write ONE paragraph describing your favorite memory. Use all 5 senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) to describe your flashback. This must be typed.

Honors 11- Wednesday, September 7

Here's what we did in class today:
Objectives: How to identify an "Epic Poem?"
1- Took Jekyll and Hyde test.
2- Writing techniques- learned the difference between alliteration, kennings, and stock epithets. Practiced with a handout.
3- What is an epic poem? A narrative poem celebrating the journey of a hero.
We Looked at the characteristics of an epic. Then practiced using two common epics, Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings.

https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/document/d/1SK6UxIDF-N6_YCY2CG6yzprbsFC3RI73kKDY_p6G2Xo/edit?hl=en_US

Homework: Bring Purple Lit. book to class!!!
Read pages 28-46 from purple book. Prepare for quiz.
Finish handout identifying any kennings, alliteration, and stock epithets in Beowulf.

English 10 Tuesday, September 6

Here's what we did in class today:
1- We went to the computer lab and wrote our own "My Name" essay. Using Sandra Cisneros' example of writing, we mimicked her writing. We practiced describing who we are using metaphors, similes, and descriptive writing.
2- Students printed off essay and turned it in for points.

Homework: None

Honors 11, Friday, September 2nd

Here's what we did in class today?
Objectives: How does an author create mood? And how does the mood support the theme?
Turned in Personal Response. If you were absent, and didn't turn it in via email (or early) consider it late. You have one week to turn it in with a late pass.
1- Prompt- Why did Jekyll create Mr. Hyde? Answer- To become free. What is ironic about this? He ended up being more imprisoned.
2- Reviewed definition of mood. Watched clip of "Coraline" while students wrote down as many things they could that helped set the mood. Examples: weather, color, black cat, isolation, etc.
3- We read Elizabeth Bowen's "The Demon Lover." Students underlined any word that helped create the mood.
4- How does Stevenson create the mood for "Jekyll and Hyde" and how does the mood support the theme?

• The Fog in the opening scene. The fog functions as a mask- it makes things unclear- it makes it difficult to tell what is right in front of your face. This relates to the theme "duality of man" or "duality of society" because they mask their true intentions.  
• Things happen at night- setting- night time is when people typically act out their "evil" side. This adds to the theme in that most people want to hide in the dark and not let their "evil" side show.
• Physical description of Hyde- He's hard to describe. He has an indescribable face. Evil is also hard to describe...Hyde is the representation of evil, so Hyde's character supports the theme of "duality of man."
• Isolation- feeling of eeriness. A feeling of being alone. This ties back to the original reason Jekyll created Hyde. He felt alone in his duplicity of life- When in reality, if the Victorians would haven't talked about it, he would have known that all men have good and evil within them. 

Homework: None- Just know there is a test on Wednesday to finish up our "Jekyll and Hyde" unit. Have a lovely long weekend!
Love,
Mrs. Jaynes

English 10 Thursday, September 1

Here's what we did in class today:

1-    check off reading books, composition books, and homework (my name prompt) for points.

2-    Learn the difference between a metaphor and a simile

a.     Watch prezi- Begin with similes

b.     Listen to "Vindicated" by Dashboard confessional. Students must identify the simile in the song.

c.      Move on to Metaphors

3-    Read “My Name” and underline similes and metaphors

a.     What do similes and metaphors do for our writing?

b.     What are your favorite words, phrases, and images from “My Name.”

4-    Watch a movie clip from "Where the heart is" about the importance of a name. Work on drafting your own “My Name” writing sample for the rest of the period.

Homework: None