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6 October 2009 Journal #10: Let's turn back the hands of time to the 1600's. We're living in Puritan New England. What rules would we have to follow in a Puritan society?Students will be able to: 1) Demonstrate the beginning of their Reading Log2) Identify aspects of Puritan culture3) Review their Vocabulary words4) Recognize common Elements of Fiction

Homework for Tomorrow:Reading Log Chapters 1-3Vocabulary Definitions & Sentences (16-20)

Welcome to Mr. Pandit’s English II Honors Literature Lounge

Tonight’s Homework

I need a definition AND a complex sentence for each word.

16) unrelenting adj.17) enumerated v.

18) orbn.

19) impalpable adj.20) inscrutable adj.

How to Create your Reading Logs:

The Scarlet Letter

A

1) Set up your page for Cornell Notes2) Write the chapter number as the title under your MLA heading. 3) For each chapter, look for at least 2 quotes that involve:

symbolismforeshadowingcharacter insight

4) In your cue column write the quote followed by the page number in parenthesis.

Like this:“A throng of bearded men… the door of

which was heavily timbered with oak, and studded with iron spikes” (14).

5) Then, in the note taking area next to your quote, interpret the passage and react to it.Like this:

This passage paints a vivid picture of the pious Puritan culture. Notice the juxtaposition of nature and justice (the oak door, next to the iron spikes).

6) In the summary area, create two questions about the chapter.

Sample Reading Log

Hester PrynneMr. Pandit/Period 3English II Academic7 October 2009Title: Scarlet Letter Chapter 1

“A throng of bearded men… the door of which was heavily timbered with oak, and studded with iron spikes” (14).

This passage paints a vivid picture of the pious Puritan culture. Notice the juxtaposition of nature and justice (the oak door, next to the iron spikes).

Why does the author emphasize the iron spikes against the oak door?

Are there any questions?

Remember, you need to have at least two quotes per chapter in order to receive credit for

the reading assignment.

These Reading Logs will count as a TEST grade

Journal #10: Let's turn back the hands of time to the 1600's. We're living

in Puritan New England. What rules would we have to follow in a Puritan

society?

Let’s discuss the journal.

Now, a little background into the Scarlet Letter

Let’s Review theHomework

I need a definition AND a complex sentence for each word.

Vocabulary List 2

11) intrusive adj.coming in rudely or

inappropriately; to enter uninvited

Sentence?

Vocabulary List 2

12) ignominy n.public shame or

disgrace Sentence?

Vocabulary List 2

13) congenial adj.suitable; agreeable

Sentence?

Vocabulary List 2

15) inexplicable adj.unable to be explained

or accounted for Sentence?

Vocabulary List 2

15) epoch n.a milestone; a significant point in

time Sentence?

Let’s continue recognizing our

Elements of Fiction.

6 October 2009 Journal #10: Let's turn back the hands of time to the 1600's. We're living in Puritan New England. What rules would we have to follow in a Puritan society?Students will be able to: 1) Demonstrate the beginning of their Reading Log2) Identify aspects of Puritan culture3) Review their Vocabulary words4) Recognize common Elements of Fiction

Homework for Tomorrow:Reading Log Chapters 1-2Vocabulary Definitions & Sentences (16-20)

Welcome to Mr. Pandit’s English IIA Literature Lounge

Tonight’s Homework

I need a definition AND a complex sentence for each word.

16) unrelenting adj.17) enumerated v.

18) orbn.

19) impalpable adj.20) inscrutable adj.

How to Create your Reading Logs:

The Scarlet Letter

A

1) Set up your page for Cornell Notes2) Write the chapter number as the title under your MLA heading. 3) For each chapter, look for at least 2 quotes that involve:

symbolismforeshadowingcharacter insight

4) In your cue column write the quote followed by the page number in parenthesis.

Like this:“A throng of bearded men… the door of

which was heavily timbered with oak, and studded with iron spikes” (14).

5) Then, in the note taking area next to your quote, interpret the passage and react to it.Like this:

This passage paints a vivid picture of the pious Puritan culture. Notice the juxtaposition of nature and justice (the oak door, next to the iron spikes).

6) In the summary area, create two questions about the chapter.

Sample Reading Log

Hester PrynneMr. Pandit/Period 3English II Academic7 October 2009Title: Scarlet Letter Chapter 1

“A throng of bearded men… the door of which was heavily timbered with oak, and studded with iron spikes” (14).

This passage paints a vivid picture of the pious Puritan culture. Notice the juxtaposition of nature and justice (the oak door, next to the iron spikes).

Why does the author emphasize the iron spikes against the oak door?

Are there any questions?

Remember, you need to have at least two quotes per chapter in order to receive credit for

the reading assignment.

These Reading Logs will count as a TEST grade

Journal #10: Let's turn back the hands of time to the 1600's. We're living

in Puritan New England. What rules would we have to follow in a Puritan

society?

Let’s discuss the journal.

Now, a little background into the Scarlet Letter

Let’s Review theHomework

I need a definition AND a complex sentence for each word.

Vocabulary List 2

11) intrusive adj.coming in rudely or

inappropriately; to enter uninvited

Sentence?

Vocabulary List 2

12) ignominy n.public shame or

disgrace Sentence?

Vocabulary List 2

13) congenial adj.suitable; agreeable

Sentence?

Vocabulary List 2

15) inexplicable adj.unable to be explained

or accounted for Sentence?

Vocabulary List 2

15) epoch n.a milestone; a significant point in

time Sentence?

Let’s continue recognizing our

Elements of Fiction.