Book Journal Share Monday June 4
Don't forget to bring your library book and your green literary terms book journal!
Sunday, June 3, 2018
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Play - A Raisin in the Sun
Congratulations on another successful six-week unit - for the most part. A few of my sophomores need to come see me. I have individual folders for those who are missing major assignments. If these students take the initiative and become more assertive, I can help them achieve a passing grade. I have no power, however, if they don't come for the help.
We now embark on a 20th-century play entitled A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. While it features a black family living on the Southside of Chicago, the play has a universal theme. If we have dreams - which we all should have in order to progress - we must be persistent. We also must be careful. Our families should be our source of strength, secondary to our friends. Our friends will not always have our best interests in mind. Through reasoning and patient listening on the family forefront, we can support each other in our times of need. Overcoming obstacles will never be easy, We can overcome them though if we have support and love from those dearest to us.
Check out your own copy of A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry and follow the story with your students.
Don't hesitate to call me with questions or concerns.
Mrs. Rands
We now embark on a 20th-century play entitled A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. While it features a black family living on the Southside of Chicago, the play has a universal theme. If we have dreams - which we all should have in order to progress - we must be persistent. We also must be careful. Our families should be our source of strength, secondary to our friends. Our friends will not always have our best interests in mind. Through reasoning and patient listening on the family forefront, we can support each other in our times of need. Overcoming obstacles will never be easy, We can overcome them though if we have support and love from those dearest to us.
Check out your own copy of A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry and follow the story with your students.
Don't hesitate to call me with questions or concerns.
Mrs. Rands
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Unit - Semester II: 2nd six weeks
Hello Students and Parents,
We have just completed our poetry unit and now embark on a journey focused on Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar." You have already studied some of Shakespeare's sonnets which is a good segue to this unit. You know a little bit about his life. Regarding the play, we will listen, read and even act out some of the scenes. Please keep up with this new adventure. You can use Spark Notes to help you better understand the plot and the language.
Check out something from the library. There are volumes on Shakespeare's life, his works and his influence on the English language.
Check here for assignments relating to our unit, going forward. SparkNotes never fear Shakespeare has a side by side interpretation for your support and enjoyment.
Mrs. Rands
Never Fear Shakespeare Julius Caesar
Responses to Study Guide Questions
We have just completed our poetry unit and now embark on a journey focused on Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar." You have already studied some of Shakespeare's sonnets which is a good segue to this unit. You know a little bit about his life. Regarding the play, we will listen, read and even act out some of the scenes. Please keep up with this new adventure. You can use Spark Notes to help you better understand the plot and the language.
Check out something from the library. There are volumes on Shakespeare's life, his works and his influence on the English language.
Check here for assignments relating to our unit, going forward. SparkNotes never fear Shakespeare has a side by side interpretation for your support and enjoyment.
Mrs. Rands
Never Fear Shakespeare Julius Caesar
Responses to Study Guide Questions
Friday, February 16, 2018
Poetry Portfolio part one is DUE Thurs. Feb 22 - scoring guide attached
Rands Grade 10 Complete Poetry
Portfolio DUE: March 1, 2018
Homework due Feb. 20:
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Finish writing your 5 paragraph essay on GOOGLE DOCS = access
it anywhere:
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Entitle it:
“Comparative Essay on “……..” by _____ and “…..” by _______.
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Add
Historicist Critiques to the same document for each poet:
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Entitle each just by the name of the poet and
dates
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Paragraph One:
mini biography of poet #1
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Paragraph Two:
brief information about the times of the poet and poem
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Repeat for Poet #2
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Add the two poems that you compared to the
TOP of the document
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(Before the comparative essay)
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Find two more poems – type up and add to the end
of the document.
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By authors listed in blue packet.
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Same theme as your two poems or different theme,
if you wish.
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ADD page numbers to the FOOTER
Part 1: Submit "hard copy" - printed out in final form: Due. Thursday, Feb. 22
You will add your original written poems, create a cover, cover page, preface and table of contents. All will be due on March 1, 2018 in a portfolio packet.
Worth 50 points: See scoring guide:
Name: Period: Date
Due: Mar. 1
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Poetry Portfolio:
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Cover Page includes a proper heading: Title, Name, Class-Period,
Date
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1
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Has all required components in order: cover/table of
contents/preface/(3)
2 poems same
theme/comparison essay/poet bios – critique X2/ (3)
2 poems of
choice, and 4 poems written by you. (6)
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12
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Binding/Cover and presentation is attractive
(illustrations optional)
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3
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Comparative Essay: parts and content
I. Intro:
poet names, titles of poets, era of writing/general theme (4)
II. Structure:
Topic sentence/poet #1/poet #2 /closure or transition (4)
III. Poetic
Devices: Topic sentence/poet #1/poet #2/ closure or transition (4)
IV. Meaning:
Topic sentence/poet #1/poet #2/closure or transition (4)
V.
Conclusion: Tie it together and/or connect to the reader (4)
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20
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Conventions: Quotes/excerpts: integrated and cited within document (1)
Caps/Punctuation/Spelling
(3)
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4
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Historicist Critique: 2 poet bios; explain how
the times/era of poetry may have influenced the author is writing the poem
the way he did.
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6
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4 creative poems written by you
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4
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TOTAL
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50
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