Sorry I was gone again today, guys. I really hope to be back tomorrow.
Today in class you did the following:
1. Answered questions for Eyes 5 and 6 while Kelsi initialed your lit terms.
2. Began reading 7 and 8.
Homework:
1. Read Chapters 7 and 8 (remember to keep tabbing).
2. Eyes Journal 3: Examine the manner in which Hurston uses personification and animalization in these two chapters. First, find at least six examples of personification and/or animalization and analyze the specific language of EACH example (consider what being/object/animal Hurston is humanizing/dehumanizing and what characteristics she gives). Then, decide the ultimate effect of this personification/animalization. What overall purpose does it serve in the text? This should not be a short answer; show me the thought process you go through to determine the effect of these techniques.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
Monday Feb. 4
Today in class we did the following:
1. Introduced tabbing
2. Discussed Eyes Ch. 1 and Ch. 2
-Your questions
-Manning's questions
2. Analyzed passage on page 11, listing techniques, patterns, changes, tension. Then, I created a commentary thesis for you, with paragraph breakdowns.
3. Read Chapter 3 together.
Homework:
1. Read Ch. 3 and Ch. 4
2. Eyes Journal 2. Compare and contrast Hurston's characterization of Jody and Logan.
Consider:
-How does Hurston characterize each man (think of methods of characterization)?
-What techniques can we associate each character with?
-What is the ultimate effect of the difference in characterization?
Please use specific examples in your answer.
1. Introduced tabbing
2. Discussed Eyes Ch. 1 and Ch. 2
-Your questions
-Manning's questions
2. Analyzed passage on page 11, listing techniques, patterns, changes, tension. Then, I created a commentary thesis for you, with paragraph breakdowns.
3. Read Chapter 3 together.
Homework:
1. Read Ch. 3 and Ch. 4
2. Eyes Journal 2. Compare and contrast Hurston's characterization of Jody and Logan.
Consider:
-How does Hurston characterize each man (think of methods of characterization)?
-What techniques can we associate each character with?
-What is the ultimate effect of the difference in characterization?
Please use specific examples in your answer.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Friday February 1!!
Happy Friday!!
Today in class we did the following:
1. Gallery Walk
2. Intro Eyes/Zora!!!!!!!!!!!
3. Eyes page 1
4. Checked out Eyes
Homework:
1. Read Ch. 1 and 2 of Eyes
2. Eyes Journal 1: Identify two important choices Hurston makes in the first two chapters; these choices should be literary techniques. Then, for each choice, find examples (what), explain how Hurston treats the technique (how) and the effect of the technique. Your journal entry should NOT be in the form of a thesis but rather a few exploratory paragraphs. This assignment is meant to show your thought process, not necessarily be a summative assessment of your understanding of the text. That being said, to receive credit, you must show thoughtful, insightful work (and include examples from the text).
REMEMBER: If your effect is cliche, I will cry (and not in an "oh, you moved me to tears" way in an "oh, the humanity" way).
Today in class we did the following:
1. Gallery Walk
2. Intro Eyes/Zora!!!!!!!!!!!
3. Eyes page 1
4. Checked out Eyes
Homework:
1. Read Ch. 1 and 2 of Eyes
2. Eyes Journal 1: Identify two important choices Hurston makes in the first two chapters; these choices should be literary techniques. Then, for each choice, find examples (what), explain how Hurston treats the technique (how) and the effect of the technique. Your journal entry should NOT be in the form of a thesis but rather a few exploratory paragraphs. This assignment is meant to show your thought process, not necessarily be a summative assessment of your understanding of the text. That being said, to receive credit, you must show thoughtful, insightful work (and include examples from the text).
REMEMBER: If your effect is cliche, I will cry (and not in an "oh, you moved me to tears" way in an "oh, the humanity" way).
Thursday, January 31, 2013
1/31
Sorry I wasn't there today; I'll be back tomorrow!
Today in class you looked at your last Harlem Renaissance poem and worked on a thesis statement with the what-how-effect form.
Homework:
1. 3-D PROJECTS ARE DUE TOMORROW!
2. Bring your students IDs tomorrow so we can check out Eyes. Yippy skippy hooray!
Today in class you looked at your last Harlem Renaissance poem and worked on a thesis statement with the what-how-effect form.
Homework:
1. 3-D PROJECTS ARE DUE TOMORROW!
2. Bring your students IDs tomorrow so we can check out Eyes. Yippy skippy hooray!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Wednesday January 30
Today in class we did the following:
1. Lit terms pre-test
2. Discussed the "what-how-effect" thesis format, using "America" as an example. Example: The speaker uses paradox to create a bittersweet tone about the nature of American society's role in the lives of black citizens; ironically, the speaker implies that the very structures that subjugate black Americans also become a source of empowerment.
3. Analyzed "Yet Do I Marvel"
Homework:
1. Write a thesis statement on "Yet Do I Marvel"and post it as a comment.
2. Work on your lit terms. Your 3-D projects are due Friday.
3. Please comment on this post and tell me what term you'll be doing for your project. You can use your ttsd google account to log in to comment or another google account; please make sure you include your name *in the comment*.
1. Lit terms pre-test
2. Discussed the "what-how-effect" thesis format, using "America" as an example. Example: The speaker uses paradox to create a bittersweet tone about the nature of American society's role in the lives of black citizens; ironically, the speaker implies that the very structures that subjugate black Americans also become a source of empowerment.
3. Analyzed "Yet Do I Marvel"
Homework:
1. Write a thesis statement on "Yet Do I Marvel"and post it as a comment.
2. Work on your lit terms. Your 3-D projects are due Friday.
3. Please comment on this post and tell me what term you'll be doing for your project. You can use your ttsd google account to log in to comment or another google account; please make sure you include your name *in the comment*.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Tuesday January 29, 2013
Welcome to IB Junior English.
Today in class we completed the following:
1. Syllabus excitement.
2. Introduced literary terms assignment.
3. Reviewed Style H.O.
4. Harlem Renaissance
5. "America"
4. Harlem Renaissance
5. "America"
Your homework (hooray?):
1. DUE TOMORROW: Use the internet to gain a brief understanding of Tantalus (the punished man) and Sisyphus (the king). Then, read the wikipedia biography of ONE of the following poets: Countee Cullen, Claude McKay, or Langston Hughes. Take a few notes on the poet you choose (you'll need them for class tomorrow). This assignment should take you about 30 minutes; don't go overboard.
2. Literary Terms Assignment. Remember: your 3-D project is due on Friday, February 1st. Your lit terms test will be Thursday February 7th.
3. Read the IB learner profile. Next to each characteristic, place a number ranking the degree to which you display that characteristic (the one you feel you display most should be ranked "1").
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