Everyone is required to MEMORIZE this for class presentation during the week of 8 February("Yes, you will have to stand up in front of the classroom-No, you may not present during the 371/2 minute tutoring session!").
Book Distribution: Thursday, 4 February-so begin the process of memorization NOW!
Prologue
Two households, both alike in dignity
(In fair Verona, where we lay our scene),
From ancient grudge, break to new mutiny,
Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.
From forth the fatal loins of these two foes
A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life;
Whose misadventured piteous overthrows
Doth with their death bury their parents' strife.
The fearful passage of their death-marked love,
And the continuance of their parents' rage,
Which, but their children's end, naught could remove,
Is now the two hours' traffic of our stage;
The which, if you with patient ears attend,
What here shall miss, our toil shall strive to mend.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
No Fear Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/romeojuliet/
Why is Diedrich providing this link that will give you the "Original" text side-by-side with a "Modern" day translation?
Answer; He knows that students are aware of this resource, along with other "tools" that students use. In addition, students will STILL have to read the Shakespearean text in class for the purpose of developing an understanding of the "richness" and "beauty" of this language-which is ENGLISH!
Why is Diedrich providing this link that will give you the "Original" text side-by-side with a "Modern" day translation?
Answer; He knows that students are aware of this resource, along with other "tools" that students use. In addition, students will STILL have to read the Shakespearean text in class for the purpose of developing an understanding of the "richness" and "beauty" of this language-which is ENGLISH!
Interactive Folio and Study Guide: Romeo and Juliet
Sign on to nicenet.org (Class Key: See Mr. Diedrich) Use your "real" name" since we will begin using this site for conferencing.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Vocabulary Quizzes
Until the further notice, you will now be tested on "meaningful-word-parts."
http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing/handouts/Common%20Prefixes.pdf
First-Quiz: a, an to cede (25)
Format: You must record the meaning of the "meaningful word-part" in the space provided. (They will not appear on the page.) Suggested method of study: Flash cards-simply cut-up slips of paper or use index cards.
E, F, G Bands: First-Quiz- Thursday, 11 February.
Each subsequent quiz will also be given on Thurdays. I suggest you print this study resource and "count-off" every 25 "meaningful word-parts. Study ahead and you will do fine.
http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing/handouts/Common%20Prefixes.pdf
First-Quiz: a, an to cede (25)
Format: You must record the meaning of the "meaningful word-part" in the space provided. (They will not appear on the page.) Suggested method of study: Flash cards-simply cut-up slips of paper or use index cards.
E, F, G Bands: First-Quiz- Thursday, 11 February.
Each subsequent quiz will also be given on Thurdays. I suggest you print this study resource and "count-off" every 25 "meaningful word-parts. Study ahead and you will do fine.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Loose-Leaf Binder
Bring your three-ring binder to class on Tuesday, 19 January. No excuses for leaving it at home or in your locker (I will NOT permit you to go to your locker and retrieve it!)
You must have EVERYTHING (all of the handouts you have been given since September) "organized" in your three-ring binder-NOT in a folder!
Attention F-Band Class: Your "reward" will have to be delayed until...
You must have EVERYTHING (all of the handouts you have been given since September) "organized" in your three-ring binder-NOT in a folder!
Attention F-Band Class: Your "reward" will have to be delayed until...
Midterm Examination
A Reminder: Your Midterm Examination will be administered on Tuesday, 19 January, as designated by the AP of the Humanities Department. If you are absent, you must make-up the test by the end of the day on Friday, 22 January.
Since I will be conducting tutoring for the English Regents on Friday afternoon, you may take it at that time. (If you have lunch D-Band, you may take it in Room 404-there is not too much room at that time since the class is full-so I may not have room for too many students to make-up the test.)
Recall the format-A poem and a narrative passage with a similar controlling idea.
You will be asked to respond to a "prompt" in an essay format. This is not "new" for anyone. You did this in eighth-grade. It is graded using the same rubric that is used on the English Regents (I encourage you to refer to it while writing your essay.)
Since I will be conducting tutoring for the English Regents on Friday afternoon, you may take it at that time. (If you have lunch D-Band, you may take it in Room 404-there is not too much room at that time since the class is full-so I may not have room for too many students to make-up the test.)
Recall the format-A poem and a narrative passage with a similar controlling idea.
You will be asked to respond to a "prompt" in an essay format. This is not "new" for anyone. You did this in eighth-grade. It is graded using the same rubric that is used on the English Regents (I encourage you to refer to it while writing your essay.)
Vocabulary Quiz: Unit 9
Unit 9 Quiz: Friday, 22 January.
Format: Matching
A Recommendation: Make-up flash cards. Do not discard after the quiz-keep them so you can review the words periodically.
Format: Matching
A Recommendation: Make-up flash cards. Do not discard after the quiz-keep them so you can review the words periodically.
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