H. Expository Composition period 6

If you scored less than below an 80 or 75 on your character analysis essay, you have a 45-50 point deficit to overcome for your grade. It will not be overcome by Juxtaposition poem points, or We Real Cool Write Likes, or Chapter 7-10 or the Student Self Reflection for Student Conferences. The point values for these assignments will get you CLOSER, yet, if you turn around and write an in-class essay that is weak then you will be right back at square one.

Expository Composition period 5

Reflective Prompt: Do what extend to you agree with Booker T. Washington's philosophy of Industrial Education? What to you is education? Is it only learning abstract concepts, or is it learning to actually produce something or both? What aspects of his Atlanta Compromise Speech are compelling to you and why? What advise might you give to someone who looks down on "manual labor"?

H Expository Composition period 6

1. Booker T. Washington Jigsaw presentations tomorrow. Remember, posters must be done before you come to class. You may work on them during break or lunch but not when 6th period begins.
2. Read an article from Patterns For College Reading and complete a SOAPS analysis due in class or uploaded by tomorrow's class in Schoology.

Expository Composition period 5 and 6

1. Engage in Friday Freewrite for the first 10-13 minutes in class.  2 volunteers pass out and return journals.
2.  Revisit the link to Booker T. Washington Wikipedia
2a. In period 6--Uchenna will collect the homework: Is economic freedom a precursor to civic freedom? 
3.  In groups of three of four students--click the link above and decide which group will take one of section each: Section 1: Overview; 2. Early Life; 3. Tuskegee/Later Career; 4. Marriages and Children; 5. Politics and Atlanta Compromise 6. Wealthy Friends and Benefactors;  7. Legacy.
4.  Read your section in your group. Then, in teams use the brown construction paper to record/write down the following: A short summary of the section; three or four facts from the text; names of the important people;  actions; or most important sections.   Most important idea. (If you are unable to find the brown construction paper--use your own paper, and I will give you chart paper on Monday!) Be ready to teach your sections on Monday! 
5. Text of Booker T. Washington's Atlanta Compromise Speech

Expository Composition Period 5

Introduction to Booker T. Washington (and learning more about the perspective of Mr. Jerome Washington)
Objective: To realize social conditions and societal norms influence our personality, behaviors, outlook, expectations, manners.
Warm-up: Identify a way society has changed or become more liberal today than when your parents were young. Or--what is something that is generally more accepted now than in the past.  Why do you think this is the case?
Visit the quotes from Booker T. Washington linked here: 10 Quotes from Booker T Washington
Select one or two that move you or sit with you. Write them down and then respond: What does the quote reveal to you about its speaker? And, why did you select the quote. What does it say? Mean? Matter?
2. The Time of Booker T Washington.
3. An understanding of Booker T. Washington and the norms and social conditions that shaped him: 
4. Video 2 and discussion questions can be found here: https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/jcr10/

H/Expository Composition period 5 & 6

Tomorrow or Wednesday, I will attempt to frame a discussion about the characters and situations in the novel, The Fall of Rome.  To prepare for the discussion and group work, ALL students must read: Why We Read Literature, hyperlinked on the blog.  Read it more than once!
2. Then, we will use the article, your understanding of the characters, events, actions, in The Fall of Rome to approach our character analysis/juxtaposition essays differently.
For period 5: We will revisit the poem, "We Wear The Mask" tomorrow and the partner SOAPS.
Both classes: yes, you will have Thanksgiving Assignments. They will be creative--so find your crayons, colored pencils, pastels, materials now!!!!!!!!!

Honors Expository Composition

Using Flipgrid to record your draft of a personal insight question.

Expository Composition

We Wear The Mask
Today we will read and discuss the poem, "We Wear The Mask" by Paul Lawrence Dunbar. After doing a SOAPS with a partner, we will create questions: 2 Author and You and two On My Own.
Then we will share our questions and respond to the following:
Who in The Fall of Rome wears a mask? Why? Does Rashid wear a mask? Mr. Washington? Why?
How might we wear masks? Many?
Then we will ensure that our drafts of our character analysis essays are uploaded and we will peer edit them.
Homework: Write an academic summary of the poem, "We Wear The Mask"? Be sure to TYPE UP and UPLOAD your Draft of your Character Analysis Essay in Schoology.

H. Expository Compositon Period 6

DONT Answer the following questions but you SHOULD be able to answer them had you finished the novel.  Be sure to have finished by Wednesday as you will have some sort of assessment--quiz or discussion or writing demonstrates that you have read. Please bring The Souls of Black Folk as well and be sure to have typed your Essay Draft and uploaded it in Schoology.
1. What happened in the race/run between Rashid and Washington, and how does this foreshadow the conflicts ending.
2. Rashid is again confronted by his social class when he visits Gerald's house.  What incident again reveals the rift in classes between Rashid and Gerald?
3. What atypical moment happens between Gerald and Rashid that also foreshadows Rashid's resilience?
4. Mr.Washingtons really shows his "ass" at the visit to Rashid's home town.  Exactly what happens on the recruitment visit?
5.  What points does Rashid make during his chapel speech and what irks Mr. Washington about me?
6. What exactly happens to Rashid's leg? Ironically, how does this impact the relationship between Rashid and Gerald?

Chapter 8 Reflective Assignments

1. How does it feel to interact with members of your race who are from different socio-economic status? When did you learn you were more "well off" than a friend of your same ethnic group? Or when did you realize you were/are working class? How? Was it awkward or embarassing?

H. Expository Composition period 6

Be prepared to discuss the chapters assigned for reading for the Fall of Rome. Also bring at least one Research Article (source) for your Research Essay. Bring your copy of the novel, The Fall of Rome as well.

Expository Composition period 5

1. Upload your Research Study SOAPS #2 IF YOU DIDN'T DO IT!
2. Review the basics of APA Format by watching AND Taking Notes on each of the following APA Videos found online at the Owl at Purdue Website: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8F43A67F38DE3D5D&feature=edit_ok&_ga=2.182732454.1206544174.1572386059-1429734800.1572386059
This link has 6 videos.

H. Expository Composition period 6

A Lot of Homework Alert!
1. Complete Research based SOAPS Sheet and upload under SOAPS Sheet #2. Be sure to print for your own ease.
2. Read Chapters 7-10 of The Fall of Rome.  To help you remember key events, answer the study questions below:
1. Why do you think Chapter 7 is entitled, Men Among Men? Chapter 8-The Wall of Pain; Chapter 9: Speed?  How are these titles both literal and figurative? Additionally:
Who is Ted Fox? What evidence from the text suggests that Jerome Washington was overlooked for Ted's job (two reasons).  Who is Derrick Harper? Why is it significant that Derrick attends Howard university and is still an accomplished or prosperous lawyer?  When Rashid visits Gerald's house he sometimes feels like an outcast and sometimes fits right in. When does he feel out of place? Why do you think the author allows these awkward moments?  Discuss the irony in Mr. Washington "coaching" Rashid to become a better runner?

3. Complete your Creative Writing Juxtaposition Assignment.

H. Expository Composition Homework

 Find and read ANOTHER Research Article from the Digital Library on your topic. Download and also complete another Research SOAPS Analysis. This is due by Monday afternoon 12 noon. 

Expository Composition Period 5 Homework

1. Find and read ANOTHER Research Article from the Digital Library on your topic. Download and also complete another Research SOAPS Analysis. This is due by Monday afternoon 12 noon. 
2. Read this excerpt of juxtaposition from A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way--in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only.     
Then, rewrite your own version in which you juxtapose two opposite/opposing people, ideas, family members, concepts, etc! Have fun with it!

Juxtaposition

Is The Color Line Still the Issue of Our Time? Expository Composition period 5/6

1. Each week, you are required to find and read two articles from the Digital Library or the Internet that will support the stance on your research essay. You must read and print out the article, and submit a research SOAPS Sheet each Friday.  You will then use the graded and scored SOAPS as a tool to insert evidence to prove your claim is valid in your argumentative essay. Tools: Google Scholar; The Huffington Post; NPR; journals and articles from the Digital Library Resources. I will check the first article + SOAPS on Friday.

Latin History For Morons

1. Reflection: Reflect on the one man show.  What aspect or point that Leguizamo makes had the greatest impact on you and why?  What resonated or moved or provoked you?
2. History projects--because history is so important, I want you to:
Identify a well-known historical event in which the contributions of YOUR people may be unknown.  Identify the event and how people from your race, ethnicity, or gender made contributions. How did they? Why? What was the outcome and why do you believe their contributions were overlooked?
---Identify a little known event that involved your race, ethnicity, or gender. What was the event or action and how did it impact the course of history or advance a cause? Why do you think the event is not more widely known?
3. Personal history assignment--coming soon!

Expository Composition Period 5

1. Finish your juxtaposition "Open Minds". You need two of them--one in which you juxtapose Rashid and Gerald; the other Ms. Hansen and Mr. Washington. Be sure you include COLOR! It is an Open Mind, afterall.
2. Be ready to discuss the "A Dozen Demons" assignments. The first where you identified characters and how they experienced the demons....the second was how you experienced them yourself.

Here it is

Latinx History Resources

H. Expository Composition period 6

Agenda for all classes. Per. 6 scroll down to read once you open document

The Fall of Rome Reflection

Article of The Week: "A Dozen Demons" by Ellis Cose.  Skim the introductory paragraph of the article, and perhaps the paragraph on Mendacity.  Then write out each one of the Dozen Demons.  For each Demon, find a full example of it from the The Fall Of Rome.  You may use Rashid or Kofi or Mrs. Hansen and Gerald or even Mr. Washington too (remember, we learn a lot about him in Chapters 1 and 4).   The best answers/connections, will focus primarily on Rashid, but also explore how Washington or Gerald or Hansen encounters the demons.  Be ready to be put on blast on Thursday!

Expository Composition period 1: The Souls of Black Folk Chapter 1

Finish reading Chapter 1 of The Souls of Black Folk Link to PDF. Finish the response you had to the first quote that resonated with you by responding. Since we are all minorities, please go in depth abut feelings, connections, realizations and questions. Then, select one more quote--write enough up it down in your journal and also respond. DO NOT WAIT TILL WEDNESDAY NIGHT!
2. Think of the socially conscious artist you identified in class (author, artist, etc). You may need to listen to their song or see a picture of their artwork again to refresh your memory. Then write a response of at least a paragraph in which you identify similarities between their art--song, novel, etc and some idea found in W.E.B. Chapter 1.  Do not use pronouns-- they, she, he, it in your first two sentences or you will receive an automatic "F"

H. Expository Composition

1. Now that you have an improved understanding of the prompt, and a better thesis, use the Essay Planning Guide to construct an overall outline of your essay. Fill out the claim, use research sites to find verifiable evidence to support your claims and ideas and always remember, you have several tools: your Patterns for College Writing; The Souls of Black Folk, and other sources you locate.
2. Finish reading Chapter 4: Past is Prologue and respond in writing: Is it okay to change how you speak or try to reduce your accent? To what extent are our identities negotiations between our "true selves" our families, parents and how we want to be perceived? b. Have you ever forgotten your heritage or tried to shun or minimize it?  c. When did you realize that America is not the meritocracy is says it is?

Expository Composition period 5

1. Finish your creative story started as part of Friday Freewrite: Write a haiku on the meaning of your name...If you had eyes in the back of your head....; If you could change forms and shape shift what form would you take and why?  Be ready to share some of your stories.
2.  Read Chapter 5 of The Fall of Rome. Answer Study Questions.

Expository Composition Period 5

Today, after my lecture notes regarding Appealing to Logic/Appealing to Emotions; we read Chapter 4 of The Fall of Rome: Past is Prologue as a class. After reading we used the Know and Wonder Protocol to record 12 Facts that we know about Mr. Washington; his family; etc.  Then we constructed 12 Wonder statements on the other half of our paper. 
Additionally, submit the SOAPS based on the Article, "Want to go to College? Learn to Fail?" and your academic summary--by tomorrow morning (paper) or electronically by 9 am.

Expository Composition/ H. Expository Composition periods 5 and 6

Today I am out-- I caught the bug that has been going around (booooo). Mrs. Hutchinson is our guest teacher today 🙂To make things relatively smooth for us, today, you will read and discuss a favorite article appropriate for Seniors entitled, "Want to Get In To College? Learn to Fail" by Angel Perez. The article is located in our Class Handouts and Links. Click on Expository Readings and it is the first article. Read as a class, question and challenge the text. Complete SOAPS+Summary and pose four questions: 1 Right There; 1 Author and You; 1 On My Own; and one multiple choice with answer choices.  Just in case, the link is also here: Want to Get into College? 

Expository Composition Period 5

Today, we will use chatsy to chat about the micro-essay we wrote yesterday.  The prompt asked us to defend challenge or qualify the notion that the color line is still the defining problem or issue of the 21st century. Click the link here to join and share you opinion: Online chat

H. American Literature Period 2

Write: What makes the United States unique or different from the following countries specifically--Russia; Saudi Arabia; China; Mexico; Nigeria...or other nations generally?

H. World Literature Period 6

1. Create a Dialectical Journal by folding several sheets of notebook paper the long-way. Then, while reading ALL of chapter 1 of The Souls of Black Folk, select 4 quotes.  They may be of varying lengths and respond--what do the quotes make you think of? Summarize the quote. Do you agree with the quotes? Why?
2. Bring both texts and your in-class essay to class on Wednesday.

Honors Expository Composition Period 6 Unit #1

Our First Unit. Additional Readings may be added at my discretion.

Honors American Literature period 2

Complete a FULL SOAPS to the best of your ability on YOUR Selected Song.  Then create 1 right there; 1 author and you and 1 on your own about YOUR Song!.
Then for good measure,  listen to the song Makeup by Jazmine Sullivan.  To the best of your ability, complete a SOAPS about her song as well. Then create one Right there, 1 Author and You and 1 On My Own Question about that text.  Bring competed SOAPS to CLASS (do not upload to Schoology).

H. World Literature

Carefully Read Chapters 5 (if you havent already) through 8 of Things Fall Apart. The Goal is to read 2-3 chapters per day so that we are finished by next Wednesday.  Also, continue writing and brainstorming ideas for your Final Senior Essay!

Things Fall Apart Questions. Be sure to BOTH discuss and submit written answers for these questions. 1. Are we meant to admire Okonkwo? Why or why not?  2. Why couldn't Okonkwo control his anger, even during The Week of Peace? 3.  Give two pieces of textual support that indicate Ikemefuna has become like "part of Okonkwo's family.  4. When is the Festival of the New Yam held?  Explain Okonkwo’s reaction to the festival What causes Okonkwo to shoot at Ekwefi?  What does it reveal about his character (be sure to use a variety of adjectives and descriptors). 

Expository Composition Period 2

You lost that lovin' feelin (about your name?) I know, I know, sometimes inspiration leaves us. But I am hear to bring.it.back. today. b/c you must write a kickbutt essay about yo' name. Why? Because its yours. And even tho you didnt choose it, you make it work everyday. But because inspiration went our of your name essay and into your presentation, here are five essays (you choose) about names that might provide some renewed inspiration for you. Link here: click now: https://discover.wordpress.com/2017/04/24/names/
Try this one: https://mattmiklic.com/2014/03/16/aint-nothing-but-a-family-thing/
How I Changed My Name
The Mystery of Carl Miller
Names we dont like

Expository Composition period 2

Todays Article of the Week is here: Putting Parents in Their Place-Outside the Classroom 
Do not forget: A SOAPS is also due for last weeks article on White Privilege by Peggy McIntosh!

AP English Literature period 1

1. Consider the directorial changes made to the 2018 King Lear Adaptation.  Identify two changes/alterations made and their impact on the text.  You may want to consider such things like--how did a change or changes impact a theme (you would then identify that theme)?  Your understanding of the play.  Which changes did you like? Which did you not like and why?

2. Who would you cast in a 2019 Adaptation of King Lear? Which actors would you cast as:Lear?Kent?Cordelia? Goneril? Regan? Edmund? Edgar? Oswald? Albany? etc.

3. Critics call King Lear one of Shakespeare's most majestic and complex plays. Why do you think Lear has appeared on more AP Literature Free Response questions that even Hamlet?

4.  Forgive and forget  or thank you!  Write a letter of forgiveness to a friend or family member for something that they did to wrong you (or something you did to wrong them) OR write a thank you letter to someone who has aided you here at King Drew.  Include a salutation and proper closing.

AP English Literature

1. Memorize the lines you selected in King Lear, and work to secure or create a costume. We will begin line recitals near the end of the week!

H. World Literature Period 6

Things Fall Apart Questions for writing and discussion.
1. What fear do you have? Write about a fear that you may have--or something that consciously or unconsciously influences your actions (2/3 to 1 page in length).
2.  In addition to strength and hard work, what characteristics do you wish/want in a fried or father (figure)? Why?
3. Okonkwo is a wealthy man, and respected elder of his village, Umuofia.  What are some of the signs of his wealth or social statues?
4. Why did Okonkwo's family suffer?
5. How did Unoka's legacy or lack of one impact Okonkwo both positively and negatively?
6. Why does Okonkwo go to Nwakibie's? What does Okonkwo ask for?

AP English Literature Exam Reflection

Click this link for the AP English Literature Reflection 

H. World Literature

Discussion question:  To what extent do you think your family or parents has an influence on you?
OR     Does the rest of life usually become easier or more challenging when a person achieves great success in youth?
2. Read Chapter 1 of Things Fall Apart. 
3. Reflective Journal: Learning More About Nigeria.  Just as with The Kite Runner, you will complete a Reflective Journal based on anthropological information about the country of Nigeria.
Source 1 https://www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/Nigeria.html
Source 2: https://etc.usf.edu/maps/pages/7400/7481/7481.htm
Source 3: https://etc.usf.edu/maps/pages/7600/7638/7638.htm
4. Analyze and describe the main characters

Expository Composition period 2

1. Today's Article of the Week is Entitled "White Privilege" by Sociologist and Researcher Peggy McIntosh.  We will not have time to read the entire article in class. (We will do our SOAPS in the Article in class perhaps tomorrow!)
2. Presentations
3. Revise, revise, revise: Name Essays anyone? You should be reading my comments and feedback and reading your draft out loud and working on a new one!
Analyze the list that Peggy McIntosh includes.  Which of the items can you do or not? Now that it is 2019, there are many stores, shops that cater to minorities. But what about 40 years ago? What if we were not in California, and in, lets say, Montana? Identify those things you cant do or you are unsure about depending on the neighborhood, city or state.  Which of the list do you think is the MOST important? Identify 5-6.

AP English Literature

4 SOAPS from Novels and Plays you have read.

H. World Literature

1. Finish The Stranger, making note of interesting phrases and ideas Meursault says.  Be ready to discuss the ideas in the last 4 pages of the novel For example, "gentle indifference of the world."; Meursault says his mother had played at "beginning again", what does he mean by this? Why does Meursalt ultimately reject the aid of the chaplain? Why does he reject religion? Why does Meursalt say that Marie was kissing a new Meursault?

H. World Literature Period 6

Warm-up: Write a 3/4 page analysis/assessment of all of the bad Meursault has going for him. In other words, summarize yesterday's reading)

Expository Composition period 2

Based on reflection from the Nickeled and Dimed Group, I will need ALL groups to do the following BEFORE their Presentation.  Create a five slide powerpoint that includes the following:
1. A Title Slide with Group Members names; the name of the novel in italics; the author's name and a picture of the book. 2. A synopsis and summary of the novel--its genre; and its main themes.
3. One slide introducing the author and a bit about them. 4. A slide or two that introduces the objectives of your presentation; the key points of the nove; (4 key points) and what we (the class) will see/experience and why your group felt what you will produce is a reflection of your reading or understanding of the novel or book.
2. Read the sample name essays and revise your name essay.

AP English Literature

 Extra Credit Opportunity: AP Review Monday, afterschool from 3:15-4:30. 20 points extra credit.
1. Go back to the timed writing you wrote yesterday: Re-read it and notice FEW of you have an argumentative themed based thesis statement that answers the questions: What does the author of my chosen text want the audience to know about generational differences? Or youth? or Old Age? Or how old and young don't see eye to eye? Write a THESIS Statement for the essay.
2. Those of you who attended Mrs. Espinoza's review also will receive extra credit.
3. Homework: Write essay on the Prose passage on the back of the AP Lit. Prompt given today.
4. Visit YOUR OWN Padlet of literary terms to review those.
5. Review those techniques that help you write: SOAPS; TPCASTT; etc.
6. Complete the Novel Review Grid.
7. Sleep and review!

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Today, you were given a free response prompt that dealt with generational conflict.  you wrote one essay in class using a text that might have been more difficult for you.  For homework, you will respond to the SAME prompt, but using a different text.  The expectations are that you brainstorm before writing; and that this essay has a clear thesis statements, and is supported by direct quotes, actions, and analysis. You may use your notes, book, play to write your essay. Please time yourself--take no more than 40 minutes to write this essay.

Expository Composition Period 5

1. Homework-- I will check you at the door! Complete your full rough draft of your Autobiography Chapter 1 (I was born in....) If you need to ask parents for information, do so and incorporate it into your draft. You may type your draft. A link has been created in Schoology for you to upload by 10 am on Thursday .

The many faces of You

Journal Response: It is often said that we are not one person, but many persons to many people. Write about the many people you are to the various people in your life.  What diverse roles do you occupy formally or informally? Write/list your different groups you belong to. They can be based on race, gender, school, teams, interests. What are some of the expectations of these roles?

H. World Literature period 6

Journal Response:
1. Why do you think the magistrate tries to proselytize Meursault? Why do you think many people have a difficult time accepting atheists?
2.  In the Myth of Sisyphus, according to Camus, Sisyphus chooses to roll the rock up the hill only to have it roll back again.  What choices, does Meursault make, though they may not seem like it? Go back through the novel and identify 7-9 choices that Meursault makes.

AP English Literature

1. Be sure to have completed all pages of the Study Questions on King Lear that were given to you on Friday.
2. On Monday, we will continue with Part 2 of the Multiple Choice Questions on Lear and begin writing Character Analysis Essays.
3. On Tuesday we will review your own novels that you read from 11th, 10th, and 9th grade. Specifically, if you read The Scarlet Letter; The Great Gatsby; Fahrenheit 451; A Raisin in The Sun; The Hate You Give; Kindred; etc, please bring these novels to class on Tuesday.
4. Continue to review your lines.

H. World Literature Period 6

Finish reading The Stranger up to page 85.

King Lear

1. Translate Edgar's last lines of the play. Why are they the most important is some ways? What themes do they include.

Expository Composition Period 2

Your Literature Circle Presentations  (on a flash drive) are due no later than THURSDAY, April 25th!

H. World Literature period 6

1. Welcome Back and Journal Collection from Literature Circle Text
2. Field Trip Slips Anyone
3.  The Myth of Sisyphus.  Does Meursault's life in anyway reflect the myth? Why and how or why not? Questions: After reading The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus students complete the follwing 4 questions: 

1. Why do you think Camus thinks Sisyphus is "happy"? 

2. In what ways could call/consider Sisyphus superior to the Gods? 

3. How is Sisyphus heroic? List 4 adjectives to describe him? 

4. Explain the heroism in the everyday act of individuals. 

4. Article of the Week: Student Choice.

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Read and memorize your King Lear line selection. Don't cram but practice daily by READING YOUR LINES OUT LOUD IN THE MIRROR.  OR USING FLIPGRID. I WILL MAKE A LINK LATER THIS EVENING.
2. Take the AP English Literature Exam I gave you.  For each question, write out what knowledge domain is being assessed.
3. Complete a TPCASSTT for the Passage and the Poem included in the Multiple Choice Test.
4.  Locate 2-3 texts that you have read from grades 9-11 that you would like to review.  Begin re-reading or locating old dialectical journals from these novels or plays. Start reviewing them now!

Expository Composition period 2

Your rough draft of name essays are due no later than 4 pm today! Final drafts, after receiving feedback are due no later than Friday!

H. World Literature Period 6

During your Spring Break, you are expected to finish reading your Literature Circle Novel. Additionally, you are expected to complete dialectical journal while reading. All students must have a total of 25 journal entries including a quote from the novel, the page, and your full page/page and a half response.  What this means for students reading some texts--you will have to go back and browse sections/passages that you have already read in order to complete your journals.  Do not copy quotes, responses or journals from online sites. At this point,  the 15 week grades are almost here and you do not want to risk anything. 

The Stranger Discussion Questions

Discussion Questions
Select any two of the following and discuss:
1. In the text, Meursault states in a matter of fact way, "that people don't change their lives." In many ways this seems inaccurate, but in many ways it is true.  Think back to Mr. Washington in The Fall of Rome. Think to Amir in The Kite Runner. Change is one of the most hardest things to do. Why? Discuss why people rarely change.
2. In The Stranger, Marie asks Meursault if he loves her, and he says no. Clearly he is not affectionate as she would like him to be, yet she hangs around.  Why do people hang around or settle when they are not totally happy or fulfilled? Discuss the idea of settling. Is it ever okay to settle?
3. We don't really like Meursault, in part because he seems so upfront and direct and says things that he is thinking, but perhaps should not be said out loud.  Why do we often have a problem with those who say what they are thinking? Is this always a negative trait, or are words, according to the Ibo, meant to be "eaten with palm oil"?

questions

Questions for Discussion 

Teaching King Lear

I will place you in groups of 5 and you will teach an Entire Act of King Lear
Give the Act A Title. Give Each Scene A Title.  Identify Three Most important characters per act and per scene.  Select the MOST MEANINGFUL THEMATIC QUOTE FROM TWO CHARACTERS PER SCENE. SUMMARIZE THE SCENES/ACTS. WHICH OLD THEMES ARE IN THE ACT/SCENE? WHICH NEW ONES? CREATE 4 ESSAY QUESTIONS BASED ON YOUR SCENE/ACT.

H. World Literature Period 6

Finish Reading Chapter 4 of The Stranger. Then answer and upload the questions

Expository Composition

My name Essay Rough Drafts due Tuesday.
Read the following essay from Sandra Cisneros on her name.  Although your essay will be longer, notice her attention to style; how she uses the personal pronoun "I".

AP English Literature

Carefully, read your King Lear text, reading ALL of Act III. use pencils, post-its, anything to help you understand.  Obviously, pay attention and re-read long passages of text spoken by Lear, the Fool or Poor Tom.

H. World Literature Period 6

Complete a SOAPS Analysis AND A Summary with 2 Author and You; and 2 On MY Own Questions for Neat Versus Sloppy People.
2. Complete your reading for your literature circle chunk.
3. Complete your literature circle role sheet, and then be sure to print/bring it.
4. Finally, The Stranger Comprehension and Discussion Questions:

1. Where do Meursault and Marie go on Saturday?

2. What does Marie do when Meursault tells her about old Salamano and his dog?

3. How does Meursault feel about policemen?

4. How does Raymond greet the policeman who comes to his door?

5. Why is Raymond shaking when he talks to the policeman?

6. Do you think the policeman were more upset with Raymond's disregard for their authority or his treatment of his ex-girlfriend? Discuss. 

7. Why do you think Meursault, "goes along with" or does not object to writing a letter or being a witness for Raymond? Does Meursault seem to have a problem? If yes, what do you think it is?

Poetry

What is Poetry? Contemporary Poetry

H. World Literature Period 6

You are responsible for re-writing your one pagerish essay on the AP English Literature 1972 prompt. You MUST brainstorm and plan an essay that is markedly improved that the first draft.  Essays must not substitute Camus' biography for a response to the prompt.  Your interpretation of the text must be based on your reading of Chapter 1 and nothing else. Your interpretation of the text must not contradict the text itself.

H. World Literature Period 6 Homework

Actually, you have more than one homework assignment. First, finish reading Chapter 1 of The Stranger. Of course, you may use post-it-notes to highlight or make notations in the text.
2. Then complete the Chapter 1 Study Questions in the previous post.
3. Complete your Literature Circle Role Sheet and come to class ready to discuss.
4. Lastly, using a theme or big idea word that you have identified as a theme in The Stranger, create a thesis statement. Hint... a thesis is a claim about the word that shows us what you think the author wants us to know/think/or understand about the human condition.

The Stranger Chapter 1 Comprehension Questions

Study Questions
1. Where does Meursault live?
2. How does Meursault react when he learns of his mother’s death?
3. What happens when Meursault asks his employer for time off to attend his mother’s funeral?
4. Who is Celeste?  Why do you think Meursault notices so much his surroundings--physical states, colors, etc, but doesnt know the day his Mom died?
5. What happens to Meursault on the bus to the nursing home?
6. How does Meursault feel when he talks to the warden?
7. What do Meursault and the doorkeeper do during the all-night vigil?
8. Who is Thomas Perez?
9. Does Meursault cry at his mother’s funeral? What does this reveal about his character?
10. What does Meursault react to during the funeral?

King Lear Study Questions

King Lear Study Questions

The Stranger Chapter 1

Carefully finish Chapter 1 of The Stranger.  Answer the study guide questions that follow.

Smarter Balanced Practice Test

The Testing Season is upon us and it is time to apply the reading, writing, and listening skills used all year long in order to successfully complete the Smarter Balanced Exam. The exam is important for you and our school, and requires academic stamina, and practice in reading a variety of texts, analysis characters, using context clues to understand words and ideas; writing for a variety of audiences; quoting correctly, using proper punctuation marks and recognizing literary techniques and sentence techniques.  This week and next week I will reteach/review elements to prepare us for the Exam.
We will also write a Performance Task to also prepare us.
Please follow the link to join the Study.com class. Whenever possible, I will also use IXL and Study.com to reinforce your knowledge and provide COMPUTER Based practice since the exam is on a computer.
Link for Period 4: Study.com 
Link for Period 5: Study.Com for Period 5

Expository Composition Join FlipGrid Period 2

Hi All! here is the link to join FlipGrid: https://flipgrid.com/vss59tb
Here is a student guide and video to learn more:

Expository Composition period 2

1. Remember: Print out your FINAL Draft of your Extended Essay. Check it with the rubric listed under Class Readings and handouts. Remember-- If you do not read your essay out loud why should I read your work? Remember, you are an AUTHOR!!! Take pride in your work! Tomorrow, we will prepare for Student Conferences and learn about our next domain!

AP English Literature Period 1 Classwork

Here is link to study questions for Act II scene I and part of scene 2. You may work with a partner but must submit your own assignment. You may download and may a copy and upload to Schoology.
King Lear Invective Assignment 

The Stranger by Albert Camus Resources

Today, continue viewing the slides in the powerpoint on Albert Camus, his family, his schooling and his background. You should be thinking of the following: What impact does one's family background, circumstances, schooling have on them and their writing. How might it impact the themes or conflicts of their work? After viewing the slides, write a one page reflection about the highlights of Camus biography and what you think is interesting to his experience that might impact his writing.
The Myth of Sisyphus
Albert Camus
Student Generated Multiple Choice Questions based on....The Fall of Rome 
Student Generated AP English Literature Exam #2

AP Lit: Assignments I havent collected

Please bring the assignments to class that I have not collected--like the SOAPS from the 2 released AP Lit Exams, the SOAPS on the "Is Your Family Dysfunctional?" Text, etc.

World Literature Reads

World Lit Reads. Visit the Google Form and select 4 top texts of the 10 listed. The list was created in part based on textbook availability (meaning I have the texts in the cupboards). These 4 texts will be in addition to your literature circle novel.

Act I Study Guide: King Lear

Act 1 Entire Act Study Questions. Only answer the questions I direct you to answer.  You must finish at least 20 questions before the end of our time together!

Expository Composition Period 2: Aof W

Here is the Link: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bullying_n_2188819?fbclid=IwAR13p4gaqg7JYjZwYaYgVKDNPGx_D8a5V5SI07uB5I-crxDNEZGu_1BO6Cs
Homework: Article of the Week on Huff Post Article. Include SOAPS/Summary and Levels of Questions: 2 Author and You; 2 One My Own.
2.  Continue revising Essay of Definition. If you changed your word, you should still have a draft of it.  Final drafts WILL be due next week!

Essay of Definition Prompt: Expository Composition Period 2

1. Here is the link to our Essay of Definition Assignment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jV0aL-LahD9iJZTakdVttvz__9Wi2O0v/view?usp=sharing
2. Still stumped? Here are possible topics to consider if you have not found a topic:

AP English Literature Period 1: Letters to Lear

Compose two sets of letters--one to King Lear; and one to a character of your choice in which you adopt the persona of the Court Psychologist or family therapist. Using vocabulary and jargon from the assigned article, "Is Your Family Dysfunctional?"--the one hyperlinked under classroom readings and handouts, you will construct letters of counsel and advice to Lear and a character of choice.  Adopting the persona of therapist, and using the language of the article, please do the following: Tell teach character/subject what mistakes or misdeeds they have done wrong thus far in the play.  You may demonstrate that you understand who they are (character analysis) but you purpose is to illustrate their shortcomings thus far.  Excellent letters will demonstrate understanding of themes in King Lear so far, human behavior, and the reading Is Your Family Dysfunctional? And perhaps the Jeffrey Klugger Ted Talk and Article. Excellent Letters will also quote from the play, and include salutations/greetings as needed.

Why I Want A Wife By Judy Brady.

In her essay, Why I Want A Wife, Judy Brady defines (at least what she feels) what it means to be a wife.  Reflect on her definition.  What does being a wife mean to her? To what extent to you agree or disagree? How has what it means to be a wife changed? Has it? Might it be different in your culture? What parts of the essay (in terms of style or structure) did you like or appreciate or see yourself using in your essay?

Literature Circle Meeting #1 Rating

Complete the form linked here: https://goo.gl/forms/hFbqFO1IZSS27fF52 regarding your first weeks meeting and your reading thus far.

AP English Literature

Today, we discussed the Anticipation Guide, and then we worked individually to construct a 16 question Multiple Choice mini-quiz on Act I, scene i of King Lear.
Homework: Read the essay under Classroom handouts, "Is Your Family Dysfunctional?" Complete a SOAPS. No summary is needed--BUT write a reflection in which you: Identify which elements from the author's numbered list to you find happening in your family? How do these make you feel, act or how do they impact you? Write a full page reaction, reflection, and feel free to include questions as well!

Expository Composition period 2

Today in class we read an example of an essay of Definition in our Patterns of College Writing text. The essay, entitled, "Tortillas" by Jose Antonio Burciaga on page 507. We read the twice and then working with a partner, we went through EACH paragraph to identify if the author uses: Narration; Exemplification (examples); Description; Process; Negation; or any other methods for that paragraph.  Then, after doing this, we answer ALL of the questions under Style and Structure, plus questions 1, & 3 under Comprehension on page 509; and Purpose and Audience 1 and 4.  (so we will have a total of 8 questions). WE DID NOT DO A SOAPS!

Expository Composition Period 2

1.  Begin reading your non-fiction Literature Circle Text.
2. Read in our online text, Patterns For College Writing beginning on page 489-up to page 496. Take notes and understand the various ways to write an Essay of Definition.
3. Bring "What is Poverty?" and be ready to look for the techniques outlined from our reading in Parkers essay.

H. World Lit period 6

1. Finish reading Chapters 20 and 21 of The Kite Runner. Based on the reading in class as well as your reading, compose a total of 4 Dialectical Journal Entries based on the reading. Your entries can be two pages (paper folded the hot dog way) and include your reactions and feelings based on the events unfolding in the novel .
2. Write a series of tankas and/or haikus in honor of or to eulogize Hassan. It is PERFECTLY OKAY to need to write a rough draft or two. Then, create your poems about an aspect of Hassans life or spirit or energy.  You may write your final poems on note cards or type, or decorate.

H. World Literature period 6

After reading Chapter 16, please begin answering the following study questions in class. If you finish, turn in to Mr. Webster. Otherwise, complete and submit tomorrow.
1. What disappointment do Soraya and Amir face? Do you think Amir should have told Soraya about his betrayal of Hassan before they were married? Why or why not? What does this do to a relationship? 2. In 1989, what is going on in Afghanistan? Who are the Mujahedin? Who is in charge? 3. Chapter 14 brings us back to the opening of the book: the telephone call from Rahim Khan. What is Rahim asking Amir to do?
4. In Chapter 15, Amir meets with the dying Rahim Khan. Where are they? 5. What does Amir say about clichés? Why does Amir use the cliché about "an elephant in the room" to describe his meeting with Rahim Khan? 6. Afghanistan has been seized by what political group in Chapter 15? 7. In Chapter 16, Rahim tells us what happened to Hassan. What has happened? Where is he living? 8. Who is Farzana? Sohrab?

Expository Composition Non-Fiction Literature Circles

As part of the Course Outline to read 2 million words, we will engage in Non-Fiction Literature Circles.  Literature Circles are essentially reading groups, in which everyone agrees upon the same title; obtains the text, and reads independently and comes together to discuss their text.  The first set of texts, which we will "taste" today, will be from my classroom library. (Include Stiff by Mary Roach; Full-Frontal Feminism; The Outliers).The second set of texts, you will self select based on:
1. Non-Fiction. Text must be non-fiction
2. Must be at least 250 pages
3. Must be about an idea or issue impacting you, your community, our community at large.
I will provide additional title suggestions later!

King Lear

Reading Quiz Link Here: https://goo.gl/forms/ceJmhjFubWe0eMRU2

Expository Composition: Analyzing What is Poverty???

In her essay, "What Is Poverty?" Jo Goodwin Parker never defines poverty using a dictionary definition.  Rather, she uses a series of examples and experiences. 
(Discuss) 1. Which experience/example was most moving or vivid or disturbing to you and why?
2. Parker uses an array of literary devices: metaphor, similes, imagery.  Select one of each that is effective.  Why do you think each is effective?
3. Parker also presents her experiences in a lens that is uniquely female. Select 2 compelling images that point to a woman's particular experience of being poor. Why was each effective.
4. Write a paragraph or two on What is Poverty, but from the experience of a Latina/Latino; or a teenager; or a male; or an elderly person; or a member of another group.
5. With a partner, complete a SOAPS Analysis of the essay (this way we wont have to do two).
6. What would you like to define?

H. World Literature Period 6

Be sure to read The Kite Runner up to the stated page in Class!

AP English Literature period 1

1. Take your practice AP Lit Exam. Please annotate it and write your answer choices on a sheet of paper. Also annotate and do a SOAPS for the two passages (the poem and prose passage). Check back tomorrow when Act one scene one of Lear will hopefully be uploaded! Update: Read Act 1 Scene 1 of King Lear. Be ready for some sort of quiz on the Act. DO NOT GO TO SPARK NOTES or any of those places. The quiz will be different from whatever you are thinking. 

What is Poverty?

Today we read, "What is Poetry?" an essay of definition by Jo Goodwin Parker.  The essay was written in the 1970's in a time we were not around (nope, not even me) in state that we have little experience with. Click the links to learn more about Oklahoma's history of poverty. Then complete a Reflective Journal
5 Reasons Poverty Exists in Oklahoma
Why Oklahoma is being compared to a Third World Nation
A Portrait of Oklahoma 50 Years After The War on Poverty
NPR News Podcast: Why is it Okay to Trash Poor White People?
400 Years of Poor "White Trash" in America
Images of Poor Whites

Expository Composition period 2

Re-read and mull over BOTH your "What is Love?" Definition Paragraph and your poem modeled after one of the hyperlinked poem. Read and revise and come ready to share tomorrow! Print if possible.

Love Poems by Nikki Giovanni

Today, after writing a paragraph of definition, you will read two times, then model a poem from Nikki Giovanni's Love Poems (or another poem). Here are links to the poems:
Nikki Rosa
KidNap Poem
Beautiful Black Men
I Wrote A Good Omelet

Advanced Placement Period 1

1. Click the link and join our FlipGrid Class. Link to join here: https://flipgrid.com/kobvbid
2. Read the brief Flip Grid Student User Guide and also watch the brief tutorial. 
3. Write your opening paragraph that addresses the prompt from the Zora Neal Hurston passage.

H. World Literature Period 6: Join Our Flip Grid Community

Please follow the link and join our Flip Grid Community. Once you join, you will record the poem that you modeled after "Girl In DoorWay" by Dorriane Laux.

Exposition Period 2

Homework--I let you get away without submitting your Writing Agenda!!!! be sure to turn in tomorrow!  Remember, writing agenda is a listing of ideas that you care about that you will write about using the various modes of expository writing. 
2. Complete your SOAPS for your Article of the Week on Soft Skills.
3. Complete a Reflection of what resonated with you in the article. Which skills have you developed? Which soft skills do you need?

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Carefully read, Are Families Dangerous.  Then complete a SOAPS on the article and a summary.
2. Page Reflection: Our first play cycle Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone is in part about families.  In a page, explore all of the different ups and downs that are illustrated about our families from the texts.  You may choose to discuss rivalry, love, loyalty, faithfulness, care.  Why are families so important? What do the texts tell us about them?

Reflection on Strategies to Help Cultivate Soft Skills

1 Page Reflections on "Helping Students Cultivate Soft Skills". what aspects of the article resonated with you? Which soft skills have you identified as strengths of yours? How might you have you developed these skills? Which soft skills do you need to develop?
2. What are other soft skills that you think are important but are not listed in THIS particular article? Identify five more soft skills that YOU thought of (not consulted the internet) that are important. Why are these important--write a sentence justification.
3. Are minorities (racial or gender) sometimes at risk for not having some, or having some soft skills? Which soft skills might be cultural, and sometimes a risk and sometimes a liability? Discuss.

Advanced Placement Literature period 1

1. Finish your essay. Be sure t include apt support/evidence; textual details and references. Although your original essay was a Micro-Essay, your final draft may be as long as needed.

H. World Literature period 6

Carefully and closely read two more chapters of The Kite Runner. Then make 2 entries (while reading) in your journal.  You must have four entires.

Using Study.com

Visit Study.com by clicking the link to join our class here: Expository Composition.Study.Com
Be sure to bookmark this page for videos to help us process information in more depth.

Literature Circle Expectations and Code of Conduct

Literature Circle Expectations and Assignments

1.       To read the minimum number of pages per week to ensure that the entire novel will be read on specified date.

2.       To complete the required Chapter/Chunk Engagement Strategies which may change each week: Dialectical Journal; Padlet Response with Chat; Flip Grid Passage Reading; Character Analysis; Theme and Social Connection; Literacy and Freedom Connection.

3.       To complete required role sheets before entering class each Thursday.  To print out, or have neatly written responses.

4.       To actively participate in literature circle group discussion with my group. To not dominate the discussions and to seek ways to engage my text with these from The Narrative of Frederick Douglass.

5.       Expect to respond in writing using my novel as a springboard.  I may be asked to write a found poem; haiku or tanka, rap, freeverse or modelled poem.

6.       To possibly interact with the author using social media.

7.       To bring my novel or electronic copy to class at least three time per week: on my block day, on Thursday—the literature circle day, and on Friday.

8.       To turn in all assignments on time.

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Fold a Sheet of Paper in half (vertically).  For each question, identify which cognitive domain/s are assessed by that question.  Is it a Comprehension Question? If yes, Comprehension of Main Idea/Characterization/Vocabulary/Literary Terms/Vocabulary'Pronoun Antecedents/Grammar/Sytax; Tone Shift? For each question, use your notes to identify the question type.
2.  Read/skim pages 115-122 about writing a paper on a literary piece and creating an outline.
3. Review the Antigone prompts if possible to prepare to rewrite your intro paragraph and outline on 1 of 3 essays in class tomorrow.

H. World Literature period 6

Homework: Carefully read the poem, "Nikki Rosa" by Nikki Giovanni and then answer the questions 1-5. Next, after reading and re-reading, please write a version of "Nikki Rosa" modeled after Amir's relationship with others in The Kite Runner.  Remember, you are not writing a NEW poem, but are using elements from the existing poem plus details that demonstrate understanding of conflicts and tensions Amir faces in the novel thus far.  Link to poem and questions: Nikki Rosa

Expository Composition

Carefully have a first read of the Academic Competency Statement pages 1-6; 10; and page 12. Remember, this is your first read. The Academic Competency Statement may be found here

AP English Literature

Homework: Read and score the student essay on The Known World prompt, using the language from the rubric, as well as highlighting the readers glows and  grows (be sure to write their score and your justification as a paragraph on ANOTHER sheet of paper) Also, use the same rubric to score only 1 essay which is Essay 2B. .. I apologize for the copy quality of the essay. Also respond in a paragraph justifying your score for essay 2B!

Chapters 1-3 The Kite Runner

The novel begins with a flashback.What do you think is its purpose? What do you learn about the narrator? 2. Who is Hassan? Describe him physically. What is a cleft lip? Describe him by his relationships. What was his first word? Why is that important? How did he come into Amir's life? What contrast is made between Amir and Hassan? 3. What does it mean to be Hazara, Shi’a Muslim, Afghanistan’s minority group? Who, in the story thus far, is Hazara? 4. What does it mean to be Pashtun, Sunni Muslim, Afghanistan’s majority group? Who, in the story thus far, is Pashtun? 5. How does Amir describe his home? Why do you think he elaborates this description so much? What do the details of the family pictures in Amir's house reveal? 6. Who is Sanaubar? How is she contrasted to Amir's mother? 7. Who is Ali? What do the neighborhood children call him? What does it mean? Why do they call him this?

World Literature

49 Incredible Books from 49 Incredible Countries 
25 New Books By African Authors
Books by Latino Authors that Might Just Change Your Life
Popular Contemporary World Literature 

Expository Composition period 2

Dear Ms. Guy Letter in which you include at least two quotes that begin your letter; and three or more hyperlinks to at least a picture, an expository site--like Wikipedia, and then a video.  Upload your Dear Ms. Guy letter to Schoology.  Be sure to spell check and check your hyperlinks before submitting. Please take a moment, follow the link and join the Remind Group for Expository Composition period 2

Link to Google form identifying your Essay and Blog Choices/Interests. 

AP English Literature period 1

Read and book mark, "How To Write A Literary Essay". If you have Kami or PDFescape, download the document, make a copy and then use an electronic means of highlighting, and marking the text without having to print. If you prefer, print the text and mark/annotate, highlight.
2. Shouldda: Focus on one of your In-Class Essays. What should or could you have done to make your essay strong, and authoritative? Write all the things you should have done but didn't as a bulleted list. Upload it to Schoology by Thursday at 8:00 am.
3. If you didnt read or finish Antigone-finish it.

AP English Literature period 1

If you did not submit dialectical journals or Major Data Worksheets--keep them. Although you received a zero, perhaps you will have the chance to submit before the 20 week in June.  It is disrespectful of the work demanded by an AP English Literature Course to return after a three week break without the assignment.

2018 Favorites

In making a list of favorites, we can assume that there are phenomena that did not make the list.  It much easier to create a list of favorite or top reads if one has only read a few articles, or novels, or poems or plays. If one reads, views, and listens widely, it is much more difficult to confine ones favorites to a list of five or six titles, which is what you are being instructed to do.  Identify your top six in each category: Music/Albums; Films/TV/Netflix/Hulu; Readings: Novels, Plays, Poems, Articles.  For each, include the title, author, director, when it aired, and why the title made it to your list. Include a micro-synopsis of the text.  Include one additional category not listed here. Your final draft must be typed, and is due Friday. 

Welcome To World Literature!

Welcome to World Literature. This course has several requirements: among them, you will read, analyze, discuss and research novels from parts of the World other than the United States OR for groups inside the United States that are rarely assigned. But before we delve into rules, course requirements, and the like, we will begin with favorites from 2018. We will also have a little fun! Former President Barack Obama released his favorites of 2018. Read his here:
Former President Releases his favorites.  Today, we will begin to create our own favorite list, making some adjustments.  What/Who are your favorite songs; new artists, movies, novels or articles of the week; social media happenings; political developments? You will create your top five with a justification for each title on your list!