H. English Ten

1. Literature Circle Role Sheets
2. Continue Working on Rough Draft
3. Since this post was late--no drawing is due, but bring Frederick Douglass Text

Introduction to World Literature

Here is the link: https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story
2. Complete the TED Talk Reflective Journal based on The Danger of A Single Story. You may need to re-read the transcript of the TED Talk. What statements made most stand out to you.  What is a single story?
What is the perceived single story of your ethnic group or race? Write it out objectively, if possible, while obviously not admitting to truth.  How are single stories in part, lies?

H. World Literature Period 5

Respond to the following in a page or so: Must we suffer in order to change/grow? Or to what degree must we suffer in order to experience growth?

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Read and Re-read Chapters 1 and 2 of The Kite Runner.  There after, you will read a chapter or more per night.  Expect a reading quiz this Thursday, as this Friday is Career Day.
2.  Continue working on your Why Do Characters Lie? The information will be used to construct a multi-page research explanation of characters that will be 1500 words long and due the second week of February.
3. Select any NEW set of words to use instead of SAYS that you have not used. Create 30 new sentences using characters from novels or plays that you have read.  Remember--use challenging verbs. Avoid the ones you normally use.
4. Download a Major Data Worksheet. You will be doing a bit of research on the events and concepts in the Kite Runner.  I will post the sources so it will be easy for you.
5. We are back to Multple-Choice Mondays w/ Article of the Week & Precis; Analyzing Tone Tuesdays; Prose Passage Thursdays; and Reading Quiz Fridays. 

H. World Literature Period 5

1. King Lear Line Recitals are post-poned until I have shown you a short video clip of the film version. Many of you have asked about costumes and dress. The most important is your interpretation of the expression and feeling in the lines. Your full memorization and delivery with eye contact, clarity; expression, and pacing is more important than any costume. Costumes are complimentary.
2. Review the play up to where we are in Act IV. Next week, you will be writing Character Analysis Essays, using your Open Minds. You will have a Reading Quiz on Monday or Tuesday, and will be revisiting Comprehension Questions and Thematic ones.
3. We will also begin transitioning to World Literature near the end of the Week. Be sure to purchase The Hip-Hop Generation.

Honors English Ten period 3

1. Keep reading your Literature Circle Novel and Making Journal Entries so that you are not behind for next week's journal collection. Remember now that all journals should be a page to a page and a half long.
2. Click at least one of the following 4 links to learn more about Rhetoric.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4hhU0n4ALE
http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-rhetoric-definition-devices-examples.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSqIupWsPrM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3IbscJWklI

If the video can't be viewed on your device, please view on your phone and take notes. Your notes will be collected.

AP English Literature LA USD Student Survey

Dear AP English Literature Student: Please complete this Student Survey

School Experience Survey

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Continue working on your "Why Characters Lie"? Assignment. You are to select two distinct texts and identify two characters in each text and the specific lies they tell.

Why do character’s lie? Today, you will select two distinct texts and analyze the lies told by the characters in each text.  As a reminder, the lies categorized by Stephanie Ericson include:

The White Lie                                       Facades  Out-and out lies

Deflecting                                                 Ignoring the plain facts

Dismissal                                                 Delusion

Stereotypes & Clichés                        Omission

Procedure:

Think about and if possible, select distinct texts. For example, you may not want to select both Oedipus Rex and Oedipus at Colonus, as these are a part of a trilogy.   Think about the texts read or assigned in which lies are told—the more the better or the more variation in lies told, the better.  Think about the foil characters in the novel or play.  Do they also  tell lies? The same types of lies?

Record your responses on your own paper. Organize the responses by text.  For each text, you must identify no fewer than four types of lies that are prominently told in that text.  You must also  not limit your analysis to one character; so be sure that you identify at least one other character who tells some sort of lie.

Then, as part of your analysis, you will compare and contrast the character in one texts who lie versus the one in the same who doesn’t.  You will compare and contrast the two characters from two texts who lie, versus the character or characters who don’t.

2. Next, rewrite/revise your statement about what Bronte communicates. Be sure to include the following opener, "In the opening excerpt from her 1849 novel Shirley, Charlotte Bronte......" 

Then, after revising your thesis based on my feedback, identify the literary/language techniquest that your essay (if you were to write one) would discuss about how Bronte communicates a universal theme/message in the text. 

Honors English Ten period 3

Homework: Complete your reading journals for literature circles.  Next visit https://www.womensmarch.com/100/ Read about the Women's march; then write two to three sentences on a subject that you would like our senator, Kamala Harris to consider as it relates to Women's Rights; Black Lives Matter; Immigrant Rights; Education, etc.  Write your "rough draft" on a sheet of paper, then, tomorrow, please come before lunch to obtain a post card to write your message!

H. Expository Composition/H. World Literature Period 5

ATTENTION PERIOD 5: Many of you submitted creative works for the Clippers Read to Achieve Creative Writing Challenge. In order to submit your written work, you must download this form, print and have your PARENT sign it and return it to me tomorrow. The entries are due on Friday, so I must have your form TOMORROW (1/26/17) 
Here is the link to the form Clipper Creative Writing Challenge Parent Consent Form

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Finish your Says/ Does/ How statement.  How does Bronte communicate (blank) about (blank)?
How does the author communicate the subject? How do they communicate a universal truth about that subject?
2. Study your literary techniques; verbs to use instead of says; and tone words.
3. Purchase The Kite Runner.

H. World Literature Period 5

Re-read, annotate, and create questions that you have about specific lines in Act III.
1. Translate the Fools "prophesy stated at the end of Act III scene 2.  How does his prophesy adequate sum up and reflect the events and characters that have happened thus far?
3. Why does Lear put Goneril and Regan on trial?
4. Make copies of your open mind so that you have an Open Mind for Goneril, Regan, Edmound, and Cornwall. On one side of the open mind, fill the side with statements, images, and actions. Then draw a line down the middle and write a specific incident, quote and action that solidied the evil of each character. Then finally, select three more actions, events, statements, and descriptions that show the evil nature of the characters.

H. World Literature period 5

Too many students for me to count consulted online sources to do their study questions for King Lear over the weekend. Study questions will now be done in class without Chromebooks. Best!
2. Be sure to order or check out Hip-Hop Generation by Bakari Kitwana

AP English Literature period 1

1. Use a GLOSSARY OF LITERARY or RHETORICAL Terms to define the following terms that were written on the board. There were a total of 35 terms (some of which I might have already defined for you). Please only use the glossary provided in yoru Perrine Literature Text, or an online source A Handbook of Rhetorical and Literary Terms. You may use flashcards
2. Finish your SOAPS on your Article of the Week.
3. Review Methods of Organization
4. Review terms to discuss language and diction.
5. Order, checkout, borrow The Kite Runner.

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Review definitions for patterns or methods of organization be visiting the following resources:
Organizational Patterns Examples Quizlet
2. Patterns of Organization for Writing Essays https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6bmZ231M6k&t=199s
3.  Patterns of Organization Prezi https://prezi.com/lxrqlx42r8x2/patterns-of-organization/
4. Using the Handout, "Verbs/ Words to use instead of Says". Select 30 verbs and construct sentences in which you use literary examples (names of characters or authors and actual events from stories).

H. World Literature

Lines and finish the handouts distributed in class.

H. English Ten period 3

The Narrative of Frederick Douglass
1. Review Chapters one and two of the Narrative. Which details in either chapter seem to argue or refute the idea that: Black Women were promiscuous?  Which part of Chapter one does Frederick include to show that slavery was an unnatural condition? Why is Aunt Hester the subject of violence? Why do you think Frederick vividly recollects it and presents it to readers?  Do you think most slaves had the same relationships with their mother as Frederick did or might his situation been unique?

2. Complete the Family Tree Handout under Class Readings and Handouts.  One side of the tree is for your mother's side. The other for your father's lineage.  If possible, ask to see a picture or two or your grandparents to describe them.  Write down brief descriptions of your parents as well. Lastly, ask the name of the hospital you were born in; the time of your birth and the city and state.

3. Finish your Reflective Journal based on your multi-media research.
4. Journals and Literature Circle Role Sheets--prepare for next weeks meeting #2.

AP English Literature Period 1

Tomorrow is Independent Work Day. I must sit and enter grades while you work collectively on DIDLS with evidence; OR while you write your thesis paragraph on the prompt; OR while you work on Characters that Lie; or Your Fall of Rome Essay! I need some sit down time in order to be more efficient with your work. Please expect and anticipate at least one day a week for Independent Work with check in's with me!!

H. World Literature period 5

For each of the following characters: King Lear AND Gloucester, please provide:
1 Tragic Flaw
3 (Three) unfortunate events or actions in the text. Hint, an action could have taken place before the text begins.
One statement that demonstrates hubris, arrogance or alooftness
Continue to review lines!!!!!!

English Ten period 3

No homework other than to bring a charged chromebook to class tomorrow and headphones.

H. English Ten period 3

Getting to know Frederick Douglass: Independent Multi-Media Research Assignment.
Several resource links follow in order for you to research Frederick Douglass and American Slavery. Visit the first three links for information on the life and contributions of Frederick Douglass.
The last hyperlink connects us to Slavery and the Making of America--a portion of which we will view in class.
1. http://www.biography.com/people/frederick-douglass-9278324/videos/frederick-douglass-full-episode-2186641949
2. America: The Story of Us Frederick Douglass (short clip--good starting point)
3. Frederick Douglass: An American Life 1 in a series of 4
4. Slavery and the Making of America (53 minutes) Narrated by Morgan Freedman

H. World Literature/Expository Composition period 5

This is a late post.  You were to complete a SOAPS and an academic summary for the online commentary that you read from The Huffington Post. Please be prepared to share with a colleague!
2. Continue to read and sturdy your lines!!!!
3. We will do as a warm up what you wee supposed to do for homework. Remember, it was regarding the tragedy lecture notes given on Tuesday.

H. World Literature Period 5

Happy Tuesday! Visit the following news site: Huffington Post. Feel free to visit any one of its "Voices Segments" and select an article or Op-ed/Commentary Piece for your Article of the Week. If you would like, you may also select one of the hard copy magazines.

AP English Literature Period 1

Finish your DIDLS Assignment based on the passage Shirley
Carefully Read the TONE handout (the one with the list of words). Make three catergories and WRITE (physically) place the words in one of three categories: Neutral; Negative; or Positive, based on your understanding of connotation.
2. Order The Kite Runner for extra-credit.  You may go on Amazon to order. I have Amazon Prime--if you bring in your $ Prime can be applied free of charge for you so that we have our novels no later than Friday or even Monday of next week.
3. Bring your novels: The Fall of Rome; Antigone; Oedipus; The Piano Lesson, etc to class on Thursday.

AP English Literature Period 1

Introduction to DIDLS Strategy : Text Analysis Strategy: DIDLS

H. World Literature/Expository Compostion p.5

1. Record what you feel to be the most significant, or seemingly insignificant detail, quote or action from every scene, beginning with Act I scene I, Act I, scene 2 and so on, till Act 2 scene 2. You should have 7 boxes completely filled.
2. Based on re-reading, record three new insights that you have of the play that you migh not have noticed on the first read.

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Re-read the Prose Passage from the excerpt from Charlotte Bronte's novel Shirley (1849). Then create a full rhetorical precis in which you summarize the passage, include a section with vocabulary and rhetorical terms and their examples (at least five); include two words to describe the tone; and then ask a clarification question; a style question and an application question. Hand-write in ink or type and print. 
2. Check back for other assignments

AP English Literature Period 1

If you did not receive a copy of The Kite Runner, use the pdf listed under Class Readings and Handouts.  You may purchase your own copy for extra credit. Additional books have been ordered and should reach us by next Friday. However, the need and desire to jumpstart our reading prompted me to hyperlink the text.

H. World Literature period 5

Wiki the word "lie."
2. Write a one to two page reflection in which you discuss lies, why people lie, why people sometimes are not able to detect lies; and which lies are the worse. Be prepared to share.
2. Continue working on lines.

AP English Literature Period 1

1. If you did not complete a SOAPS on "The Ways We Lie" do so. You may view a SOAPS underneath Handouts and Readings and write on your own paper.
2. Create two level two questions and one level 3 questions.
3. Think about the lies outlined in the essay: Deflecting; Omission; The White Lie; Facades; Outright Lies; Dismissal; Stereotypes and Cliches; Groupthink; and Delusion.  For each of these lies, think of a literary character from a novel or play that you have read that commits one of these lies or falls victim to it. Include the name of the character and the text in your response. You must have 9 examples.
4. Write the 1 1/2 page reflection about Why we Lie; especially to ourselves. 

H. English Ten period 3

1. Bring your Winter Break novel AND your literature circle novel to class tomorrow.
2. Your literature circle novel and your Winter Break novel should not be the same. If this is the case, I may assign a book to you.

H. World Literature Period 5

1.Read the entire article, "The Ways We Lie" by Stephanie Ericcson. Annotate the article.
2. Complete a SOAPS on the Article. You may use an online copy or write it out or visit me for a copy before Thursday.  Create two level three questions and two level two questions based on your understanding of the article.
3. Devote thirty minutes a night to memorizing your lines and locating costume materials.
4. Bring Lear texts Thursday! We are back in the text.

AP English Literature Period 1

New Schedule: Monday: MCM (Multiple Choice Mondays). Tuesdays: Tone Tuesdays & Writing and Talking & Article of the Week. Thursday: Literature Circles--either on novel or prompt or passage  Friday: Exams or Quiz
Homework: Review the three passages regarding Agemmenon's death. 
Respond: Who is the antagonist in EACH passage? How do you know--JYR (justify your response) 2. Identify the point of view for each passage 3. Which narrator do you feel is the most reliable? Justify your response.  4. For passage B, and C give at least two tone words per passage (total of 4 words).
Read: The Article of the Week: The Ways We Lie.  Annotate it! 
Review the definition of Tone.  Also review: how are syntax, diction and distance connected to tone?
Bring The Fall of Rome and Antigone (red version)

H. Expository Comp/World Literature Period 5

1. Continue memorizing your lines from King Lear.
2. Model a "diss" after the one given by Kent to Oswald in Act 2
3. We have been entered into the Clipper Creative Writing Challenge. Write an essay, poem, or short story about the value of education in your life or education's power to transform!
3. Be sure that you have ordered Hip Hop Generation by Bakari Kitwana