The Prologue - Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

As we begin our Shakespeare experience, we notice that the Prologue to Romeo and Juliet is a sonnet.  Please choose a work we've read so far this year (or a favorite cartoon) and write your own Prologue/sonnet.  Share it here.  Be sure to SIGN your name!!

Fahrenheit 451 and the 1st Amendment - Classroom discussion on Jan. 18th

Please post your comments from your classroom discussions with peers regarding the First Amendment and the quotes I gave you.  What are your thoughts?

Fahrenheit 451 - Discussion Questions

1.  Who should be in charge of monitoring the types of materials (books, music, movies,etc.) we are exposed to?  Why?


2.  "Television is a really dreadful influence on all of us.  don't ever look at local television news again.  It's all crap.  There's no news, there's no information.  It's negative, negative, negative.  You look at that, and you think the world is coming to an end.  Television is very dangerous, because it repeats and repeats and repeats our disasters instead of our triumphs." -- Ray Bradbury, Paris Voice 1990.

Agree?  Disagree?  Explain.

Poetry Out Loud... how was your experience?

What did you learn about yourself or the poem you chose to interpret during Poetry Out Loud?

Macbeth...fate or free will?

What is your take on the role of the three weird sisters in Macbeth?

It's time for poetry!

As you read poetry in or out of class, post your critiques here.  Be sure to include the poet's name and title of the poem. If you can, add a link to the poem.

Figures of Speech in To Kill A Mockingbird

William Shakespeare's Macbeth

Write a review of the play.

"The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs

You've just read "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs.  What did you think?  Give us your review.

"Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" Short Story Review

What did you think of Jack Finney's story?

Article Position - What's your take?

These week you read several articles regarding various current events.  What are your thoughts about those articles?  Choose one article we read this week and post a summary of the article as well as your opinion or position regarding that article.  Be sure to mention the article's title and author.  Don't forget to support what you have to say using the text!

English 10 - Olean High School

Head to the New York Times link to the right.  Choose a newspaper article that you find interesting.  Read the article.  While reading, note the 5 W's - who, what, when, where, why/how.  When you are finished reading the article and have answered the 5 W's, write a brief summary of the article you read.  Be sure to include the article title, author, and date in your summary.  Post your summary here!

Here is another link for you:

http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/flash/

Seedfolk

Do you think it is possible for one person to have a dramatic effect on the environment or another person's life?  What is your position?  Support your position using examples.  When you are finished with your post, search the Internet for articles in the news that could be used as support as well. Then, post a link to that article.

Olean High School - English 9

As we begin our first novel unit, I'd like to hear from you about your reading habits. What do you find most interesting to read?  Why?  Do you have any favorites?  Share them here!

English IV - British Literature Assignments

Week One - August 25th - 28th
8/25 - Tuesday -Homeroom Bell Schedule Day

Agenda:

• Discuss course syllabus and classroom management/expectations
• Complete student information 3x5 card
• Journal opportunity
• Get to know the textbook activity
• Hmwk - get course syllabus and honesty policy signed

8/26 -Wednesday- Seniors have class meeting today 2nd period!
Agenda:

• Collect signed course syllabus forms
• Collect signed honesty policy
• Review British and World Events timeline textbook page 4-5
• Cornell Notes - pages 6-14
• Cornell Notes - Anglo-Saxan Values
• Cornell Notes - The Coming of Christianity

8/27 - Thursday-AR Day?

Agenda:

• I am hoping to get our class into the library to sign out AR books.
• Review of C-Notes from yesterday
• Begin Anglo-Saxon Lyrics
• C-Notes pages 16-17 - Literary Devices
• "The Wife's Lament"

8/28 - Friday

Agenda:

• Review C-Notes of Anglo-Saxon Lyrics
• Begin Epic
• characteristics/traits of Epics - C-Notes pages 34-39
• Prepare for reading of Beowulf

Courage - Atticus Finch Style

Throughout the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, the adults teach the children many lessons about life, humanity, and how to treat and understand others. According to Atticus regarding Mrs. Dubose to Jem, "...I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what."

Interpret this quote in your own words. Agree or disagree with it and tell us why. Use examples from the novel or real life. Don't use other peoples names and be appropriate in your response at all times. When you are finished with your comment, sign your full name. Then go ahead and post your reply. You won't see your post until I approve it.

Homework Hotline - Blog it out!

If you need to check on an assignment, look here!

Welcome Freshmen Class of 2012!

Welcome to our classroom blog! I am so happy that you made to our site. We will be blogging about books, research papers, projects, etc. throughout the year so please, familiarize yourself with our blog site. There are some great game links on our menu to the right and you can even check out the "Gallery Walk" presentations from last year's class. I've also posted a "Homework" link in case you need to double check an assignment. Have fun perusing the site!

English I Honors and Avid Classes

Thank you Ms. Hill and Ms. Roberson!!