Below is the course key for each class. Note the your class section is color coded, so any assignments for your class will be posted in that class. Please be sure to keep track of your class number and color so that you know which assignments are for you.

Note "Assignments for" indicates that an assignment was given on that day and is due the following class period, unless otherwise noted.

Writing 0097-02 (Write 02)

Writing 0097-01 (Write 01)

Yearbook (YB)

Shakespeare Honors

English 153-03 (3H-02)

English 153-04 (3H-01)

English 164-01 (4R-01)

Assignments for November 20, 2009:

(Write 01):Thomas Hardy wrote: "A man's silence is wonderful to listen to." In an 11 sentence paragraph, using the chunk format you have been taught, discuss what Thomas Hardy means by this. Also, include examples of some time in your life when being silent and listening was more important than speaking.

(YB): Students have their assignments and should be prepared to show me their stories on Tuesday. 

(Shakespeare):Students should use their laptops to define each of the following vocabulary words from Othello. Each word must also be used in an original sentence. This will count as a quiz grade and is due Monday. Words: amiabl, bestial, affinity, advocacy, alacrity, baseness, boisterous, bombastic, candid, carnal, castigate, circumspect, cynical, defunct, dilatory. 

English 153-03 (3H-02): In a 4 paragraph essay (1 intro, 2 body paragraph, 1 conclusion) compare and contrast Jack and Ralph as leaders. Be sure to discuss their strengths and weaknesses, and be sure to include examples from the book. Each paragraph must be at least eleven sentence. Test over Lord of the Flies will be on Monday.

(3H-01): In a 4 paragraph essay (1 intro, 2 body paragraphs, 1 conclusion) compare and contrast Jack and Ralph as leaders. Be sure to discuss their strengths and weakness, and be sure to use examples from the book. Each paragraph must be at least 8 sentences. Test on Lord of the Flies will be on Monday

(4R-01): Complete Vocab. Lesson 10, all exercises, Quiz for today will be rescheduled for  Tuesday.

Assignments for November 19, 2009:

(YB): Yearbook students have their assignments for the next pages and should be working on those and on templates for sports.

(Write 02)(Write 01): Thomas Hardy wrote: "A man's silence is wonderful to listen to." In an 11 sentence paragraph, using the chunk format you have been taught, discuss what Thomas Hardy means by this. Also, include examples of some time in your life when being silent and listening was more important than speaking.

(3H-01): Read the Wife of Bath's Tale in the literature book and answer questions 1-7 on page 89. Lord of the Flies test will still be Friday, November 20.

(Shakes.): So far, Iago has revealed a few possible causes for his hatred of Othello. He has also revealed part of his plot for destroying both Othello and Cassion. In a short essay of at least 300 words, compare and contrast Iago and Richard III as villains. Be sure to include motivation, method, and purpose for their actions. This is due at the end of class

(4R-01): Read the next story in the packed you received yesterday and answer the all the questions at the end. These are due for homework. Be sure to study for your lesson 9 vocab quiz over words 11-20

Assignments for November 17, 2009:

(3H-02): Page 89 Questions 1-7; quiz tomorrow over Prologue to the Canterbury Tales; Lord of the Flies test on Friday.

(3H-01): Quiz tomorrow over Prologue characters. Lord of the Flies test on Friday.

(4R-01):  Pages 813-818 in the red Elements of Writing Book. All exercises are due tomorrow. Vocab. 9, Part 2, Quiz on Friday.

November 16, 2009:

(Shakes.): Quiz over Act I of Othello on Tuesday.

(3H-01): For the Canterbury Tales, page 78, questions 1-14, due Wednesday. Quiz over the characters on Wednesday.

(3H-02): For the Canterbury Tales, page 78, questions 1-14, due Tuesday. Quiz over the characters on Wednesday.

November 13, 2009:

(4R-01):

Tyson

1. Mike Tyson’s early life contributed greatly toward his circumstances as an adult. Explain how his childhood and upbringing contributed to his sense of fear, lack of self-worth, and violence.

2.Discuss the ways in which Tyson’s trainer, Cus D’Amato, helped him gain a new outlook on life.

3. Explain the importance of boxing in Tyson’s life.

4. Discuss Tyson’s view of women and the roles of women in society.

5. Analyze Tyson’s behavior as an adult in light of his time spent in prison for rape. How did this affect his ability to trust others.

6. Tyson, in many ways, is a man of contradictions, trying to make peace with himself and the world while at war with both.After watching the documentary, explain how your opinion or attitude toward him as a public figure changed.

(Write 01): Use your laptops to go to the following link: http://quiz.ivillage.com/home/tests/dogs.htm. Take the quiz to find out what kind of dog breed has the same personality as you do. Then, look up that breed of dog on Encarta and read about it. You will then write an 8 sentence paragraph, using the chunk format you have been taught to describe how your personality and that of the dog breed you were matched with might be considered similar.

Assignments for November 12, 2009:

(4R-01): Complete Vocab. 9, Part 2 - pages 104-106, D and E

(Write 02): Use your laptops to go to the following link: http://quiz.ivillage.com/home/tests/dogs.htm.Take the quiz to find out what kind of dog breed has the same personality as you do. Then, look up that breed of dog on Encarta and read about it. You will then write an 11 sentence paragraph, using the chunk format you have been taught to describe how your personality and that of the dog breed you were matched with might be considered similar.

Assignments for November 11, 2009:

(3H-02): Read and take notes on pages 66-73, the Franklin through the Manciple. These notes are due on Monday, November 16th.

(3H-01): Finish Lord of the Flies for Friday, November 13th, and create one discussion questions with an answer of at least 3-5 sentences for each chapter. Read and take notes on pages 70-75, the Parson through the Pardoner. These notes are due on Monday, November 16th.

Assignments for November 10, 2009:

(3H-02): Finish reading Lord of the Flies for Friday, November 13th, and create one discussion question with an answer of at least 3-5 sentences for each chapter.

Assignments for November 9, 2009:

Assignments for November 5, 2009:

(Write 02): The Rolling Stones sing: "You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need." In an eleven sentence paragraph following the chunk format you were taught. Discuss what these lines mean and provide examples from your personal experience or observation.

Assignments for November 4, 2009:

(Write 02): Read the following article from the NY Times. Summarize the article in at least 10 sentences. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/health/03asperger.html?_r=1&ref=health

(3H-02): Read the Yeoman through the Nun Prioress and take notes. (pages 61-63).

(3H-01): Read the Oxford Cleric through the Skipper and take notes (pages 65-68).

Assignments for November 2, 2009:

(Shakes.): Compare the Richard from the play to the Richard from the film. How does seeing Richard III portrayed enhance or change him as a character. Your response should be one paragraph of at least 8 sentences due Thursday, November 5th.

(3H-01): Read chapters 5-8 of Lord of the Flies and create 2 discussion questions for each chapter. This assignment is due a week from today, November 9th. Read pages 61-63 of‚ prologue to the Canterbury Tales

(3H-02): Read chapters 5-8 of Lord of the Flies and create 2 discussion questions for each chapter. This assignment is due a week from , November 9th.