October 1st, 2012If you have not already done so please buy a small personal dictionary, if necessary to bring to class.

Essential Question:Why are stereotypes

unreliable in identifying a person’s true character?

Learning Targets:I can write an analysis of a

character. I can define/identify a

person’s character trait.

Choose the best answer. StarterAccording to Greek mythology, Cassandra was a princess of Troy during the Trojan War. She was so beautiful that the Greek god Apollo was (1) by her. To win her love, Apollo gave her the power of prophecy. Despite the gift, Cassandra (2) Apollo’s advances. In a rage of wounded pride and disappointment, Apollo (3). He could not withdraw the power of prophecy because a god’s gift was (4). Instead, he cursed her: Cassandra might see the future, he declared, but no one would ever believe her. The curse proved a (5) of things to come. Cassandra predicted Troy’s war with Greece and told her fellow citizens how to avoid it. They ignored her. Once the war began, she (6) them to beware of the Trojan Horse. Again they ignored her, and the Greeks entered the city and destroyedTroy. Please define the words in the list on the left; write the definition down and your answer.

1 A captivated B incarcerated2 A spurned B rebutted3 A prevaricated B retaliated4 A irrevocable B iridescent5 A nemesis B harbinger6 A espoused B exhorted

English IV

Exit Slip: 10/1/2012

Using your dictionary: add a synonym for each of your vocabulary words to the word maps.

Test Date: Test #3 on The Canterbury Tales will be on Wednesday 10/3/2012

Notebook Quiz: 10/2/2012. Please bring your notebook to class.

English I 10/1/12

Startera. we get to chose

among two deserts at lunch

b. how much citys in new england can you name

a. We get to choose between two desserts at lunch.

b. How many cities in New England can you name?

Essential Question:Why is important to

comprehend what you read?

Learning Target: I can edit and correct sentences. I can learn new vocabulary words.

Vocabulary Practice English I

Match the following words with the correct definition.

1) someone who is a victim of dishonesty

2) a dishonest scheme

3) corrupt or immoral

4) to walk slowly and gracefully

5) to swagger6) to wander

around

A hoax B unscrupulous C dupeD strut E meander F promenade

Vocabulary

1) dupe - someone who is a victim of dishonesty

2) hoax - a dishonest scheme3) unscrupulous- corrupt or immoral4) promenade - to walk slowly and

gracefully5) strut - to swagger6) meander -to wander around

Fill in the blanks with the correct word:

1. How could I be such a ____as to hand over $100 to a stranger!

2. The ____involved forging signatures and personating police officers.

3. I believe it would be _____to take money for a job I didn’t complete.

4. Couples down ______ the boardwalk at sunset.

5 . Watch him____ after making that touchdown.

6. I love to _____through the park.

1. dupe 2. hoax 3. unscrupulous 4. promenade 5. strut 6. meander

10/2/2012 English IV

Starter: Write the following sentences and fill in the blank using the words from the starter we completed on 10/1/2012:

1. The judge became impatient as he listened to the defendant continuously _______ while on the stand

2. The gorgeous diamond shined ______ on the finger of the bride.

3. One should not feel as if they should _____ the beliefs of others.

4. The darkened clouds served as a _____ of the upcoming hurricane.

5. The young woman _____ the attention that she was being paid by the ex-convict.

Essential Question: Why are stereotypes

unreliable in identifying a person’s true character?

Learning Targets: I can write an analysis

of a character. I can define/identify a

person’s character trait.

Vocabulary Quiz 10/2/2012Complete the following on an index card.

1. What type of handout were you provided from the King’s College guest speaker?

2. What was the subject of the poem you were asked to write on 9/13/2012?

3. Based on the short video we watched on 9/18, how was King Arthur conceived?

4. What is the first key term we identified on the foldable we created for the story of King Arthur?

5. What was the second suggestion provided on the handout given to you on how to write a character analysis on 9/20/12.

6. Write the example sentence given for the word benign.

Exit Slip Homework

Write an antonym for each of your vocabulary words.

Study for your test on The Canterbury Tales

October 4, 2012 English IV

Starter: Write an original sentence for all nine of your vocabulary words. Make sure you have the all of the following for the vocabulary words: definition, synonym, antonym , example sentence and original sentences.

Essential Question:Why are stereotypes

unreliable in identifying a person’s true character?

Learning Targets:I can write an analysis

of a character. I can define/identify a

person’s character trait.

Vocabulary - on a index card please do the following: On an index card please write

1. a synonym for agility2. an antonym for benign3. the definition of

obstinate4. the example sentence for

eminent5. your sentence for frugal6. your sentence for accrue7. a synonym for guile8. example sentence for

arbitrate9. your sentence for duress

Vocabulary Activity 10/4/2012Buddy Holly (1936–1959) was one of the first (1) rock and- roll stars who helped define the (2). His career took off in 1957 when he co-wrote and recorded the hit song “That’ll Be the Day” with his band, the Crickets. Also in 1957, Holly recorded “Peggy Sue,” his first solo hit. He became the (3) of the 1950s rock-and-roll star and had many (4) fans.The Crickets were known for their dynamic, powerfulrhythms that merged characteristics of country and rock-and roll.Other rock-and-roll performers in both the United Statesand Britain quickly adopted the style. The Beatles were one ofthe bands that the Crickets influenced. (5) of Holly’simportance, the Beatles chose their name as a (6) to theCrickets. Holly died tragically in a plane crash at the peak ofhis career. He was just 22 years old.

1 A capricious B bona fide2 A analogy B genre3 A epitome B nadir4 A impassive B fervid5 A Cognizant B Indulgent6 A tribute B protégé

Please define six out of the twelve terms.

English IV October5, 2012

Starter:Answer the following

questions: Please write the question and answers.

1. Using “wiki” is a credible source, why or why not?

2. Identify three types of reliable websites.

Essential Question: Why is research important?

Learning Targets: I can learn about the different steps in writing a research paper.

Please write the essential question and learning target in your notebook for October 8th, 9th, and 10th.

Annotated Bibliography Assignment #1: You must have fifteen

sources for your annotated bibliography. ( Due: October 10, 2012).

#2: Each annotation must be on an index card. (Due: Oct 16th remaining five annotations)

#3: Must use correct MLA format for quotes and citations.

#4: Must use credible sources. #5 You will need to have your

own flash drive or be able to save your information on the school network.

Refer to the handout provided!!!!

Annotated Bibliography An annotated bibliography is a

list of citations to books, articles, and documents. Each citation is followed by a brief (usually about 150 words) descriptive and evaluative paragraph, the annotation. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited.

http://olinuris.library.cornell.edu/ref/research/skill28.htm#what

Outline: The purpose of an outline is to help you think through your topic carefully and organize it logically before you start writing. A good outline is the most important step in writing a good paper. Check your outline to make sure that the points covered flow logically from one to the other. Include in your outline an INTRODUCTION, a BODY, and a CONCLUSION. Make the first outline tentative.

http://www.aresearchguide.com/1steps.html

I. INTRODUCTION - (Brief comment leading into subject matter - Thesis statement on Shakespeare) II. BODY - Shakespeare's Early Life, Marriage, Works, Later Years A. Early life in Stratford 1. Shakespeare's family a. Shakespeare's father b. Shakespeare's mother 2. Shakespeare's marriage a. Life of Anne Hathaway b. Reference in Shakespeare's Poems B. Shakespeare's works 1. Plays a. Tragedies i. Hamlet ii. Romeo and Juliet b. Comedies i. The Tempest ii. Much Ado About Nothing c. Histories i. King John ii. Richard III iii. Henry VIII 2. Sonnets 3. Other poems C. Shakespeare's Later Years 1. Last two plays 2. Retired to Stratford a. Death b. Burial i. Epitaph on his tombstone III. CONCLUSION A. Analytical summary 1. Shakespeare's early life 2. Shakespeare's works 3. Shakespeare's later years B. Thesis reworded C. Concluding statement

10/3/2012 English I

a. both romeo and juliet are to impatient to weight to get married

b. make alot of rash decisions

a. Both Romeo and Juliet are too impatient to wait to get married.

b. They make a lot of rash decisions.

Essential Question:Why is important to

comprehend what you read?

Learning Target: I can edit and correct sentences. I can learn new vocabulary words.

Notes Capitalization

English I1. Capitalize the first word

of a sentence.2. Capitalize a proper noun

(the name of something or someone)

3.Capitalize the person's title when it follows the name on the address or signature line.

Example:Sincerely,Ms. Haines, Chairperson

Capitalization Practice 10/3/2012

1. the city of sacramento is the capital of california.

2. jennifer and peter will travel to russia to work in an orphanage.

3. the jackson elementary school band will perform “yankee doodle.”

4. my friend sally and i are reading the novel, the phantom tollbooth.

5. the train will stop in atlanta, montgomery, and jacksonville.

Many people are familiar with the art of sand painting aspracticed by the Navajos, who are (1) of the American Southwest. They use sand paintings as part of their ceremonies, especially those (2) to healing. Through their paintings, the Navajo seek to (3) the help of the gods. During these ceremonies, the healers create precise and elaborate paintings using colored sand to (4) their gods and the homeland of their gods. The artists work (5), applying the sand by hand while (6) details of the traditional paintings theysee in their memories. When the ceremony is complete, thesand paintings are destroyed.

1 A denizens B connoisseurs2 A dedicated B deposed3 A illicit B elicit4 A foment B depict5 A assiduously B equivocally6 A fantasizing B envisioning

The Arctic region of northern Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Russia is harsh and (1). Winter temperatures average about minus 30˚F. One might think such a place would be (2) ofall life, but that is wrong. Ninety percent of the Arctic is free of snow and ice during the summer, and vegetation is (3); almost 1,700 plant species can be found in the Arctic and subarcticregions. Grasses, sedges, flowers, and moss are common. In some areas, willows and shrubs thrive. A surprising amount of animal life ekes out a (4) existence in spite of theextreme (5) of the climate. There are reindeer and caribou, lemmings and voles, foxes, polar bears, many birds, and (6) other creatures.

1 A inappropriate B inhospitable2 A copious B devoid3 A profuse B quiescent4 A tenable B tenuous5 A rigors B disparities6 A munificent B sundry

Every war is a catastrophe, and often events occur that exceed our worst nightmares. Such was the case in the Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania during the Revolutionary War. The valley’s residents were primarily patriots. However, a small number of Tories, who were regarded with (1), also lived there. The patriots drove the Tories from the community, and as a result the Tories never forgot the (2) they had experienced from their former neighbors. Seeking revenge or (3), they returned in 1778, accompanied by an army of eight hundred, and attacked the people of Wyoming Valley, who were defended by about three hundred armed men. The aggressors were (4), driving the settlers before them as a hurricane drives waves onto the beach. Two thirds of the villagers were killed, somewere tortured, others were left (5) wounded. The valley was completely destroyed. The battle accomplished little except to highlight the (6) people experience in war.

1 A antipathy B bravado2 A avarice B malice3 A anarchy B reprisal4 A inexorable B mercurial5 A gravely B superficially6 A anachronism B ignominy

English I 10/4/2102

a. few of emily dickinsons poems was published during her life time

b. each of these children have grate hopes

a. Few of Emily Dickinson’s poems were published during her lifetime.

b. Each of these children has great hopes.

Essential Question:Why is important to

comprehend what you read?

Learning Target: I can edit and correct sentences. I can learn new vocabulary words.

English I 10/5/2012

a. do he or anyone else grasp the poems meaning

b. who’s story is better

a. Does he or anyone else grasp the poem’s meaning?

b. Whose story is better?

Essential Question:Why is important to

comprehend what you read?

Learning Target: I can edit and correct sentences. I can learn new vocabulary words.

Capitalization

1.. nicole likes pepsi, but veronica and brandon prefer coke.

2. the faces of four presidents are carved on mt. rushmore.

3. are you going to go to celeste’s party on saturday?4. the new school year will begin in august or september.5. the american women’s league meeting will be held on

tuesday.6. we celebrate valentine’s day in february, not in

october.7. sarah planned a christmas party at lakeshore park this

december.