English 10R-Wednesday, 12/21/16

Tomorrow, 12/22/16:  Unit Test Multiple Choice (Bring in a #2 pencil please!)

-Review all scenes, conflicts and today’s work on Theme and Symbols.

Classwork:

-Add (2 or 3) additional conflicts for scenes 6 and 7 (page 15 in packet).

 -Scene 7:  Discussion of Questions

 Discuss themes for the play. Take notes.

Example:  Living in the past can sometimes ease the troubles of the present.

What does Tennessee Williams tell us about the idea of regret, sacrifice, parental expectations, hard decisions, being different or unique?

2.   Packet Page 16:  Symbolism  (Complete the page)

If there is time, write a short response as a group: 

Authors use symbolism to express a central idea. One symbol that Williams uses is:

The central idea expressed through this symbol is:

(Give specific examples to support your discussion.)

English 10R-Tuesday, 12/20/16

Homework:  Finish Scene 7 with questions and

Respond:  Name at least (1) possible theme for the play, and discuss this theme using specific examples.

Thursday, 12/22/16:  Unit Test Multiple Choice (Bring in a #2 pencil please!)

English 10R-Monday, 12/19/16

Homework:

Thursday, 12/22/16:  Unit Test Multiple Choice (Bring in a #2 pencil please!)

-Complete all Scene 6 questions.

If you will be out for the test, please see me about a period that you can make it up when we return from break :)

English 10R-Thursday, 12/15/16

Homework: 

1.   Complete questions for Scene 5.

2.   Finish Online Dating Profile for Laura (due tomorrow).

Next Thursday, 12/22/16:  Unit Test

Classwork:

Using 4 vocabulary words from your list (Scenes 3 and 4), write the beginning of a diary entry from Tom or Amanda’s point of view. Discuss any conflicts, thoughts, fears about the future, etc.

(Share)

-In class reading of Scene 5 and first 2 pages of Scene 6 with discussion.

English 10R-Wednesday, 12/14/16

Homework: 

1.   Answer questions for Scene 4.

2.   Dating Profile for Laura due Friday.

 Classwork-

Questions 1-3:  Page 19 in your book!

1.   Define “allusion”.  What is the “specter” of hope that is constantly alluded to in the Wingfield apartment?

2.   How is Amanda earning money to “feather the nest and plume the bird”?  What does this mean?

3.   Find at list two similes on this page.

4.   Find and write at least one example of alliteration

II.          Discussion questions for Scene 3 and finish Scene 4.

III.        Laura’s Dating Profile J

English 10R-Tuesday, 12/13/16

Homework:

1.   Complete Scene 3 packet questions. 

2.   Vocabulary.com-Complete Glass Menagerie List by tomorrow.

Classwork

Do Now:  Use (5) Vocabulary words (Scenes 1 and 2) in original, descriptive sentences or write the start of a short scene between a parent and child disagreeing about an issue.

Reading:  Scene 3 and part of Scene 4 with discussion.

English 10R-Monday, 12/12/16

Homework: 

Vocabulary.com (log in and complete activity for list).

Classwork

List and discuss at least three (3) conflicts on your conflict chart for Scenes 1 and 2:  Page 15

External Conflict:  is a struggle between a literary or dramatic character and an outside force such as nature or another character, which drives the dramatic action of the plot.   

Internal Conflict:  In literature, an internal conflict is the struggle occurring within a character's mind. (For example, insecurity or a difficult decision one has to make.)

II.         Discuss Questions (Scenes 1 and 2)

English 10R-Friday, 12/9/16

Homework: 

-Finish Scenes 1 and 2 with questions:  Packet pages 7-8.

Vocabulary.com check for The Glass Menagerie due Wednesday.

English 10R-Thursday, 12/8/16

Homework:  Vocabulary Definitions due tomorrow.

(Log into Vocab.com using the link provided-see yesterday's post).

Today:  (If you were absent, get background notes about the play from a classmate.)

-Pick up The Glass Menagerie in the library.  Read through Scene 1.

English 10R-Wednesday, 12/7/16

Homework:  Define all Vocabulary words for The Glass Menagerie:  Due Friday.

Visit Vocabulary.com with code (see below)

(You must log in through google to access my list.) Words are defined here too.  I will check by next Wednesday that you have logged in and completed activity for vocabulary list).

-Post it notes:  Take notes as we read (Multiple Choice Test-end of unit-Thursday before break.)

Do not google vocabulary.com--go directly to link provided:

Period 2 code

http://vocab.com/join/4C11PZ

Period 4 code 

http://vocab.com/join/FA211X

                    English 10R-Tuesday, 12/6/16

Homework:  Types of Sentences

Name_______________________

Types of Sentences 

(If you were absent, look up online the definition of types of sentences and then complete the handout below.)

Directions:  Indicate if each of the following is a simple sentence (SS), a compound sentence (CS), a complex sentence (CXS), or a compound-complex sentence (CCXS). If the sentence is a run-on sentence (RO) or a sentence fragment (SF), correct it.

____ a. Bruce Springsteen, who is a musician, decided to use his talents to help John

 Kerry’s campaign.

            ________________________________________________________________________

____b.  My parents finally gave me permission to go.  With Gail to the party.

            ________________________________________________________________________

____c.  After I went to the movies with my boyfriend, he took me to Friendly’s for some

 ice cream.

            ________________________________________________________________________

____d.  Mary went to the store, John traveled across town, and Lisa stayed home.

________________________________________________________________________

____e.  I ran around the bases and slid into home during the playoff game.

            ________________________________________________________________________

____f.  I passed my grammar test because I studied for hours.

            ________________________________________________________________________

____g.  Mary wanted to be at the party, but she could not attend because her car broke

 down.

________________________________________________________________________

____h.  My dog ran away from home, and I looked all over the neighborhood for him.

            ________________________________________________________________________

____i.  Baseball and Football are my favorite sports.

            ________________________________________________________________________

____j.  The question, which was the most difficult one on the test, caused me to have a

headache.

________________________________________________________________________

____k.  Call your father as soon as you need to be picked up from practice.

            ________________________________________________________________________

____l.  Martina McBride, Faith Hill, and Kenny Chesney are my favorite country music

artists because their songs have inspirational lyrics and uplifting beats.

            ________________________________________________________________________

____m.  Monique didn’t hear about the party until Tuesday, she had to change her plans.

            ________________________________________________________________________

English 10R-Monday, 12/5/16

Homework:  (Handout)

Read through Adjective Clauses-Adverb Clauses in packet.  Complete Practice and Apply section 1-6 (Underline Clauses only).