Finish reading "Nature" pg153
Complete the exercise on pg155 - This is great practice for recognizing transcendentalism concepts.
Complete the explanation of the cartoons
Study for a quiz on Tuesday up to Act 2, Raisin in the Sun
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Thursday, December 15, 2016
December 15th
Correction to the assignment.
The following quotes are to be found. Check the list I gave you and cross out the ones or add depending on the following list:
"Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron sting"
"Whoever would be a man must be a nonconformist"
"Forgive yourself, and you shall have the world's approval"
"Good and bad are but names readily given to that or this; the only right is what fits my nature; the only wrong what is against it.."
"it is easy in solitude to live based on our own opinion; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crown keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.."
"The other terror that scares us from self-trust is out consistency, a great respect for our past act or word."
"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines"
"To be great is to be misunderstood"
This is the new draft to your part A.
The following quotes are to be found. Check the list I gave you and cross out the ones or add depending on the following list:
"Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron sting"
"Whoever would be a man must be a nonconformist"
"Forgive yourself, and you shall have the world's approval"
"Good and bad are but names readily given to that or this; the only right is what fits my nature; the only wrong what is against it.."
"it is easy in solitude to live based on our own opinion; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crown keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.."
"The other terror that scares us from self-trust is out consistency, a great respect for our past act or word."
"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines"
"To be great is to be misunderstood"
This is the new draft to your part A.
Friday, December 9, 2016
December 9th
Good afternoon,
Begin to read "from Self Reliance" and study for Monday's test on rhetorical devices and appeals!
Begin to read "from Self Reliance" and study for Monday's test on rhetorical devices and appeals!
Monday, December 5, 2016
Due Wednesday December 7th
Paragraph 4
1. Henry continues to present the evidence of the British sending armies and navies. What is his rhetorical pattern for the presentation of this evidence? How is it persuasive? What appeal is created?
2. In his sentence, "They are meant for us; they can be meant for no other," he uses a syntactical structure for rhetorical purpose. Name what it is and explain its rhetorical function.
3. He ends this paragraph with what rhetorical device to create imagery? What appeal does it create?
Paragraph 5
1. What is Henry's opposing arguments/refutation?
Paragraph 6
1. What rhetorical devices are being used and what appeal does it have?
Paragraph 7
1. Summarize the paragraph and provide explanation as to the importance of what Henry is saying.
Paragraph 8
1.Paragraph 8 begins with the last opposing argument, what is it? How does he refute it? What rhetorical device is being used to create Pathos?
2. In the final paragraph Henry says, " but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death". What rhetorical device is being used? What appeal does he make? Explain the persuasiveness of the quote.
1. Henry continues to present the evidence of the British sending armies and navies. What is his rhetorical pattern for the presentation of this evidence? How is it persuasive? What appeal is created?
2. In his sentence, "They are meant for us; they can be meant for no other," he uses a syntactical structure for rhetorical purpose. Name what it is and explain its rhetorical function.
3. He ends this paragraph with what rhetorical device to create imagery? What appeal does it create?
Paragraph 5
1. What is Henry's opposing arguments/refutation?
Paragraph 6
1. What rhetorical devices are being used and what appeal does it have?
Paragraph 7
1. Summarize the paragraph and provide explanation as to the importance of what Henry is saying.
Paragraph 8
1.Paragraph 8 begins with the last opposing argument, what is it? How does he refute it? What rhetorical device is being used to create Pathos?
2. In the final paragraph Henry says, " but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death". What rhetorical device is being used? What appeal does he make? Explain the persuasiveness of the quote.
Friday, December 2, 2016
December 2nd
Due Monday,
Paragraph 3
1. What rhetorical device does Henry use when he says, "I have but one lamp by which by feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience." How does this continue with the idea of light representing truth and spiritual illumination from the first paragraph? What appeal is created?
2. What evidence in his in his argument does he give in this paragraph which supports his call to action to fight? What appeals does he create through rhetorical devices and strategies in the presentation of this evidence?
Paragraph 4
1. Henry continues to present the evidence of the British sending armies and navies. What is his rhetorical pattern for the presentation of this evidence? How is it persuasive? What appeal is created?
2. In his sentence, "They are meant for us; they can be meant for no other," he uses a syntactical structure for rhetorical purpose. Name what it is and explain its rhetorical function.
3. He ends this paragraph with what rhetorical device to create imagery? What appeal does it create?
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 3
1. What rhetorical device does Henry use when he says, "I have but one lamp by which by feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience." How does this continue with the idea of light representing truth and spiritual illumination from the first paragraph? What appeal is created?
2. What evidence in his in his argument does he give in this paragraph which supports his call to action to fight? What appeals does he create through rhetorical devices and strategies in the presentation of this evidence?
Paragraph 4
1. Henry continues to present the evidence of the British sending armies and navies. What is his rhetorical pattern for the presentation of this evidence? How is it persuasive? What appeal is created?
2. In his sentence, "They are meant for us; they can be meant for no other," he uses a syntactical structure for rhetorical purpose. Name what it is and explain its rhetorical function.
3. He ends this paragraph with what rhetorical device to create imagery? What appeal does it create?
Paragraph 5
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
November 29
Due November 30th,
For paragraph 2, answer the following questions.
1. What part of the argument is it when he says, "Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope."
2. What rhetorical device is he using when he says, "listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts"? Explain and discuss what appeal it creates.
3. Henry says, "Are we disposed to be of the number of those who having eyes see not, and having ears hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation. " What rhetorical device is he using? Explain its persuasive effect and what appeal it creates.
4. Give a modern day example of where we see ethos, pathos and logos. Do not use any of the examples from the hand out or from class. I want new examples.
For paragraph 2, answer the following questions.
1. What part of the argument is it when he says, "Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope."
2. What rhetorical device is he using when he says, "listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts"? Explain and discuss what appeal it creates.
3. Henry says, "Are we disposed to be of the number of those who having eyes see not, and having ears hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation. " What rhetorical device is he using? Explain its persuasive effect and what appeal it creates.
4. Give a modern day example of where we see ethos, pathos and logos. Do not use any of the examples from the hand out or from class. I want new examples.
Monday, November 28, 2016
November 29th
Answer the 5 questions at the back of your Literary Vocabulary hand out. Bring your answers to class and be ready to discuss in groups.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
November 8th
Due next Monday,
Final copy of your poem must be in by next Monday. Remember to make it look good for it is going up on the wall for many to enjoy!
Also,
Read the following poems and answer the questions:
1. The Negro Speaks of Rivers pg. 301
What is the speaker talking about when he says he knows rivers?
What events is the speaker talking about?
Describe the poem's literal side and figurative side?
2. To My Dear and Loving Husband pg.32
What is the theme of this poem?
Describe the structure and form
Choose two examples of literal language being used (example - rhyme, alliteration, consonance or sound devices)
What are "Puritans" and what clues does the poem give about them?
3. Much Madness is Divinest Sense
Explain the function of punctuation used in the poem
Who is the speaker and why do you think that?
Read where it says "IN OTHER WORDS" What is being said in this paragraph? Put this into your own words and explain why you support this or not.
Final copy of your poem must be in by next Monday. Remember to make it look good for it is going up on the wall for many to enjoy!
Also,
Read the following poems and answer the questions:
1. The Negro Speaks of Rivers pg. 301
What is the speaker talking about when he says he knows rivers?
What events is the speaker talking about?
Describe the poem's literal side and figurative side?
2. To My Dear and Loving Husband pg.32
What is the theme of this poem?
Describe the structure and form
Choose two examples of literal language being used (example - rhyme, alliteration, consonance or sound devices)
What are "Puritans" and what clues does the poem give about them?
3. Much Madness is Divinest Sense
Explain the function of punctuation used in the poem
Who is the speaker and why do you think that?
Read where it says "IN OTHER WORDS" What is being said in this paragraph? Put this into your own words and explain why you support this or not.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
For November 4th
Hopefully the images of your work will come up on this blog. Take the image and rewrite in good your answer to today's question, "What is the poem about?"
Have your answer written and ready to hand in for Friday.
Also, I will look for your answers to other homework we have had this past week. This weekend you are to work on your poetry assignment(s).
Good luck!
Hopefully you can see these images ok.
Great class today, I love that you guys can work well with each other and deliver good work. Keep it up!
Have your answer written and ready to hand in for Friday.
Also, I will look for your answers to other homework we have had this past week. This weekend you are to work on your poetry assignment(s).
Good luck!
Hopefully you can see these images ok.
Great class today, I love that you guys can work well with each other and deliver good work. Keep it up!
November 2nd
Read Pg 221 and 222, poems from Dickens
Analyse both poems using the Poetry Check list. It is important to practice writing your answers out because that is what is required for the exam.
Analyse both poems using the Poetry Check list. It is important to practice writing your answers out because that is what is required for the exam.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
November 1st
For tomorrow,
Read "A Noiseless Patient Spider" and explain the meaning. Come to class prepared to share!
Read "A Noiseless Patient Spider" and explain the meaning. Come to class prepared to share!
Monday, October 31, 2016
October 31st
Answer the following questions about the poems we have read.
"I Hear American Singing"
What is the speaker trying to tell his audience?
What was happening at the time of when the poem was written?
How is the poem effective when read out loud?
"A Noiseless Patient Spider"
What is the speaker trying to tell his audience?
What figurative device(s) is being used in the poem? Prove it.
What is the theme of this poem?
Please be advised that doing a complete poetry analysis would be beneficial for understanding.
"I Hear American Singing"
What is the speaker trying to tell his audience?
What was happening at the time of when the poem was written?
How is the poem effective when read out loud?
"A Noiseless Patient Spider"
What is the speaker trying to tell his audience?
What figurative device(s) is being used in the poem? Prove it.
What is the theme of this poem?
Please be advised that doing a complete poetry analysis would be beneficial for understanding.
Friday, October 28, 2016
October 28th
Since no one looked like they completed anything with any quality today, I am accepting homework for Monday.
Due:
I Hear American Singing poetry checklist to be completed. Also an outline of your ideas on paper where I can clearly see what you want to write about.
The Poetry due date is November 7th. You only had today to work on your poem.
Due:
I Hear American Singing poetry checklist to be completed. Also an outline of your ideas on paper where I can clearly see what you want to write about.
The Poetry due date is November 7th. You only had today to work on your poem.
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
October 26th
Read "I Hear America Singing"
Use the Poetry Checklist give to you to analyze the poem. Have your analysis written and ready for Friday.
Use the Poetry Checklist give to you to analyze the poem. Have your analysis written and ready for Friday.
Monday, October 24, 2016
October 24th
Hey guys,
If you read this, that is a good thing. The list I gave you in class on "how to analyze a poem" be familiar with it and we will do it as a class in groups in class tomorrow.
Thanks
Mr. B
If you read this, that is a good thing. The list I gave you in class on "how to analyze a poem" be familiar with it and we will do it as a class in groups in class tomorrow.
Thanks
Mr. B
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
October 21st
Quiz on Friday "What is an American?"
Read the following poem "A Psalm of Life" on page 140 before Friday's class
For Next Monday - you have a quiz on poetic terms we covered in class today.
For Next Monday - you are to read "A Psalm of Life" and compete the check list for this poem (this is the hand out on poetry terminology I gave you).
Also, begin reading poems on pg. 198-211
Read the following poem "A Psalm of Life" on page 140 before Friday's class
For Next Monday - you have a quiz on poetic terms we covered in class today.
For Next Monday - you are to read "A Psalm of Life" and compete the check list for this poem (this is the hand out on poetry terminology I gave you).
Also, begin reading poems on pg. 198-211
Monday, October 17, 2016
October 17th
Look up the words I mentioned in class. There is one vocabulary word and one name (the author).
Read each saying and in your own words, write what you think it means. Due tomorrow.
Quiz Friday on "What is an American?"
Read each saying and in your own words, write what you think it means. Due tomorrow.
Quiz Friday on "What is an American?"
Friday, October 14, 2016
October 14th homework questions
From the story answer the following questions:
1. Contrast what Crevecoeur says about America and Europe (Chart). There are many examples, please provide at least 5.
2. America gave immigrants a chance to own land, what is the significance of this?
Note:
We will be starting poetry next week so please make sure you know this story. You can expect a small quiz on this story sometime either Wednesday or Friday.
1. Contrast what Crevecoeur says about America and Europe (Chart). There are many examples, please provide at least 5.
2. America gave immigrants a chance to own land, what is the significance of this?
Note:
We will be starting poetry next week so please make sure you know this story. You can expect a small quiz on this story sometime either Wednesday or Friday.
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
October 14th
Friday,
Read the new reading a few more times and create 5 questions.
Japan
Those in Japan, for Monday:
Read "What is an American" which can be easily found online. There are several copies
http://www.klett-sprachen.de/download/3588/NEdMeltPotsS13-16.pdf
Create 5 questions about the article you would like to know or don't know.
Note: Stay tuned for Friday, there will be more due Monday!
Read the new reading a few more times and create 5 questions.
Japan
Those in Japan, for Monday:
Read "What is an American" which can be easily found online. There are several copies
http://www.klett-sprachen.de/download/3588/NEdMeltPotsS13-16.pdf
Create 5 questions about the article you would like to know or don't know.
Note: Stay tuned for Friday, there will be more due Monday!
Monday, September 26, 2016
September 30th
Answer the following questions and they are due Monday.
1. Give three examples of images given by Edwards in his speech. What is the over all theme being discussed?
2. Explain what you think the reaction to this speech would have to people listening. Explain how that speech would be different from today.
3. What rhetorical devices are being used?
1. Give three examples of images given by Edwards in his speech. What is the over all theme being discussed?
2. Explain what you think the reaction to this speech would have to people listening. Explain how that speech would be different from today.
3. What rhetorical devices are being used?
september 27th
Do page 48. Make the chart and put it into your notebook!!
Rhetorical Devices:
Find and Define in English and Chinese. Put these into your notebook.
Antithesis
Anaphora
Analogy
Hyperbole
Satire
Rhetorical Devices:
Find and Define in English and Chinese. Put these into your notebook.
Antithesis
Anaphora
Analogy
Hyperbole
Satire
September 26th
For today, here are the 7 main points that are covered in the speech.
1. God is powerful
2. What is deserved? This is questioned in the eyes of God.
3. Reminder of agreement between Man and God (Jesus Christ was sacrificed to open the gates of heaven allowing mankind to enter)
4. The devil is ready and waiting your entrance decided by God
5. There is no safe place for man.
6. Most natural men feel they can escape the wrath of God, however, this is a weak belief
7. There is no obligation for God to keep you from entering hell
Homework:
Who is the audience (describe them)? Who is the speaker (describe him)? What is the purpose of this speech?
1. God is powerful
2. What is deserved? This is questioned in the eyes of God.
3. Reminder of agreement between Man and God (Jesus Christ was sacrificed to open the gates of heaven allowing mankind to enter)
4. The devil is ready and waiting your entrance decided by God
5. There is no safe place for man.
6. Most natural men feel they can escape the wrath of God, however, this is a weak belief
7. There is no obligation for God to keep you from entering hell
Homework:
Who is the audience (describe them)? Who is the speaker (describe him)? What is the purpose of this speech?
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
September 21st
We will be heading into the world of new explorers finding their way to the New World. But now they are starting to come in larger groups for not always a good reason. For Friday, take a look at the following word,
"Puritan"
Define it and understand some of the history of this word. This will help you understand who you are reading in the next story.
Read from page 40-46
Next class we will discuss this group and their presence in The New World. Also, we will look at this speech and go over the rhetoric and what it represents.
Good Night
"Puritan"
Define it and understand some of the history of this word. This will help you understand who you are reading in the next story.
Read from page 40-46
Next class we will discuss this group and their presence in The New World. Also, we will look at this speech and go over the rhetoric and what it represents.
Good Night
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
September 20th
In today's class I wasn't sure if you all understood what was happening or maybe if I'm speaking too fast. It would be great if someone emailed me about what they would like more of in class. I do expect a lot from my students but its because I want all of you to be operate at a high level!
Homework:
Due tomorrow in class.
Answer the following three questions.
1. Find examples of perspective, one from pg. 19, 20, 21 and 22. Remember to find the proof by quoting it and explaining the literal meaning and the significance of the quote.
2. What is the theme of the story?
3. What about the journal do you not trust? Explain.
Good luck!
Homework:
Due tomorrow in class.
Answer the following three questions.
1. Find examples of perspective, one from pg. 19, 20, 21 and 22. Remember to find the proof by quoting it and explaining the literal meaning and the significance of the quote.
2. What is the theme of the story?
3. What about the journal do you not trust? Explain.
Good luck!
Monday, September 19, 2016
ReDo
Redo the questions given last week. Do this on a separate piece of paper and not in your notebook. We will begin to analyze the story in depth beginning tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Finally
l update for this weekend.
Read the La Relacion
Answer the following questions
Find historical context relating to the following:
1. Give an eye witness account of what was discovered
2. Take a look at what was the perspective used to discover
3. Observations made during the trip
4. What was the choice of diction used when exploring events.
Redo your test (only the ones you didn't get 100%
l update for this weekend.
Read the La Relacion
Answer the following questions
Find historical context relating to the following:
1. Give an eye witness account of what was discovered
2. Take a look at what was the perspective used to discover
3. Observations made during the trip
4. What was the choice of diction used when exploring events.
Redo your test (only the ones you didn't get 100%
Monday, September 12, 2016
Schedule for this week and due dates:
Monday - begin reading La Relacion
Tuesday - In class we will talk about background/culture and historical contexts
Wednesday - Questions to look at for the long weekend to be answered.
Next week Monday, September 19th - questions about La Relacion to be handed in, read the story and a small quiz.
Monday - begin reading La Relacion
Tuesday - In class we will talk about background/culture and historical contexts
Wednesday - Questions to look at for the long weekend to be answered.
Next week Monday, September 19th - questions about La Relacion to be handed in, read the story and a small quiz.
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