Greetings!
For tonight (Thursday), I'd like for you to further explore your supports. Sure, you know that the Cards are better than the Cubs because we've got Pujols, but give me some information about that. What's his average? Why is he such an asset to the team? How is he compared to Cubs players?
Yes, we know that Chicago neighborhoods are awesome because they've got their own ethnic identities, but which identities are there? What do those unique identities do for the overall effect of the 'hood? Do the people band together more and create a safer environment?
Get into specifics, ok?
I want to see a nice, comprehensive outline for tomorrow. I WILL BE GRADING YOU ON THIS OUTLINE! Use the one on the back of your packet for guidance.
Watch the below for a little more info on speech-making...
And now watch this one just for fun.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
The House on Mango Street Essay Topics
Choose one of the topics below to write a 1.5-2-page, double-spaced, 12-point type essay. Be thorough. Be thoughtful. HAVE A THESIS.
DUE FRIDAY
1) Write about the advantages and disadvantages of using vignettes to tell a story.
2) What does Mango Street represent?
3) Discuss the role of women in this book and their effect on Esperanza.
4) Discuss the use of language in this book and its effect on the reader. Use examples.
5) Where or from whom does Esperanza learn to be who she is?
6) Discuss the book's themes.
7) Discuss the roles of Sally and Marin in helping form Esperanza's views, opinions and identity.
8) Discuss Esperanza's relationship with trees throughout the book.
DUE FRIDAY
1) Write about the advantages and disadvantages of using vignettes to tell a story.
2) What does Mango Street represent?
3) Discuss the role of women in this book and their effect on Esperanza.
4) Discuss the use of language in this book and its effect on the reader. Use examples.
5) Where or from whom does Esperanza learn to be who she is?
6) Discuss the book's themes.
7) Discuss the roles of Sally and Marin in helping form Esperanza's views, opinions and identity.
8) Discuss Esperanza's relationship with trees throughout the book.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
The Dandelions (TCS singers)
Read about them here...
I've also put all the music files on the Portal under the MEDIA section on the right.
I've also put all the music files on the Portal under the MEDIA section on the right.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The Tell-Tale Heart
Click on the link to read THE TELL-TALE HEART
Answer these questions on paper to discuss in class tomorrow. Remember: this is for READING COMPREHENSION. While reading, really try to figure out what's going on. I usually read things once to get the narrative/plot down, then read again to pick up clues and hidden meanings.
1) Why does the narrator kill the old man?
2) Summarize the steps of his plan.
3) Why is the word "Death" capitalized?
4) What sound drives the narrator to confess the crime?
5) What 3 words would you use to describe the narrator?
6) Do you think the narrator feels guilty?
7) What is the turning point in the author's sanity?
8) Choose 5 words you are unfamiliar with and look them up. (Vex, Sagacity, etc.)
9) How is the narrator's madness shown in the rhythm of the writing?
10) Find three examples of alliteration.
Answer these questions on paper to discuss in class tomorrow. Remember: this is for READING COMPREHENSION. While reading, really try to figure out what's going on. I usually read things once to get the narrative/plot down, then read again to pick up clues and hidden meanings.
1) Why does the narrator kill the old man?
2) Summarize the steps of his plan.
3) Why is the word "Death" capitalized?
4) What sound drives the narrator to confess the crime?
5) What 3 words would you use to describe the narrator?
6) Do you think the narrator feels guilty?
7) What is the turning point in the author's sanity?
8) Choose 5 words you are unfamiliar with and look them up. (Vex, Sagacity, etc.)
9) How is the narrator's madness shown in the rhythm of the writing?
10) Find three examples of alliteration.
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