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 (Shakes.)

English 153-03 (3H-02)

English 153-04 (3H-01)

English 164-01 (4R-01)

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 the prologue to the Canterbury Tales (The Squire, the Yeoman, and the Nun Prioress) and take notes on each.

(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.

Assignments for October 29, 2009:

(3H-01): LotFl 1-4 is due annotated tomorrow. Read pages 45-49 in the green textbook and outline. Outline is due Monday.

(Write 02): Complete the "Analyzing an Article" worksheet at the  bottom of the EdGate page. This is the link for the article you are going to read. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/27/us/27cheerleader.html?_r=1&ref=education

Assignments for October 28, 2009:

(4R-01): Vocab. lesson 9 sentences due tomorrow. Vocab. quiz 9 tomorrow.

(Shakes.)  Shakespeare Essay Assignment

“And thus I clothe my naked villainy / With odd old ends stol’n forth of holy writ, / And seem a saint when most I play the devil” (Richard III, I, iii, 336-338).

In Richard III, Richard is a character who is most adept at deceiving others. In paradoxical fashion, however, he quite often openly confesses his misdeeds. However, he is able to use his mannerisms and speeches to convince others that he was either acting because of love for them or on their behalves.

In a 4 paragraph essay (1 introduction, 2 body paragraphs, 1 conclusion), choose two characters who are betrayed by Richard and discuss the method Richard uses to deceive them.  Be sure to include specific examples or quotes from the text. You must cite your examples in the text and provide a words cited page. The essay must follow MLA format. This will count as a test grade and will be due at the end of the class period on Friday.

Assignments for October 27th, 2009:

(3H-01): Quiz over Literary Terms will be tomorrow.

(3H-02): Literary Terms quiz tomorrow. You must bring your textbooks. Definitions for some of the terms can be find in the back of your textbook.

(4R-01): Vocab. 9 Quiz Friday. Complete Quote of the Day Essay for a quiz grade. Due tomorrow.

Assignments for October 26, 2009:

(3H-02): Define the literary terms attached at the bottom of the EdGate page. Definitions are due Tuesday. Read and annotate chapters 3 and 4 in Lord of the Flies. You will need textbooks for tomorrow.

(3H-01): Read Chapters 3 and 4 in Lord of the Flies for Friday. You will need textbooks for Wednesday.

Assignments for October 23, 2009:

(Write 02): Test over nouns, pronouns, and verbs will be Wednesday.

(Write 01): Test over nouns, pronouns, and verbs will be Tuesday

(3H-01): Define the literary terms attached at the bottom of the EdGate Page. This definitions are due on Monday.

Assignments for October 21, 2009:

(4R-01): Describe the physical and emotional struggles faced by at least two of the characters in the book. Be sure to include specific examples. Discuss whether or not the characters dealth with their challenges in a productive way. Your essay should be at least 4 paragraphs (1 intro, 2 body, 1 conclusion)

Assignments for October 20, 2009:

(Write 01): Test of Nouns, Pronouns, and Verbs will be next Tuesday, October 27th.

Assignments for October 19, 2009:

(3H-01): Quiz on Lord of the Flies background article will be Wednesday, October 21st. Chapters 1 and 2 must be read and annotated by Wednesday as well. Lord of the Flies Vocab. quiz will be Friday.

(3H-02): Quiz on Lord of the Flies background article will be Tuesday October 20th. Chapters 1 and 2 must be read and annotated as well. Lord of the Flies Vocab quiz will be Friday.

Assignments for October 16, 2009:

(Write 01): Complete pages 9-12 in the grammar workbook

Assignements for October 15, 2009:

(3H-01): Complete Lord of the Flies Vocabulary. Define the following vocabulary and use each word in a sentence.  

1.efflorescence, 2. enmity, 3. decorous, 4. bastion, 5. hiatus, 6. ebullience, 7. recrimination, 8. tumult, 9. tirade, 10. inscrutable, 11. tacit, 12. blatant, 13. clamor, 14, vicissitudes, 15. crestfallen

Assignments for October 13, 2009

Writing: Complete pages 9-12 of the grammar workbook. Create a thesis statement and bubble clusters for each of the following topics: friendship, homework, and time management (using your time effectively and wisely)

Senior Regulars: Complete Vocabulary lesson nine, exercises A and B for words 1-10. Use each word in a sentence and hand in.

Shakespeare: Finish reading Act I of Richard III and summarize the act. Summary must be at least 150 words.

Yearbook: Finish stories for first spread and organize the rest of the senior surveys. Editors should finish templates and senior activities section. Be prepared to put pages together tomorrow.

3H: Hand in homework from over the weekend. Define the following vocabulary from Lord of the Flies and use each word in a sentence:

1.efflorescence, 2. enmity, 3. decorous, 4. bastion, 5. hiatus, 6. ebullience, 7. recrimination, 8. tumult, 9. tirade, 10. inscrutable, 11. tacit, 12. blatant, 13. clamor, 14, vicissitudes, 15. crestfallen

Assignments for October 7, 2009:

(4R-01): Vocab. 8 quiz on Friday; words 11-20

Assignments for October 1, 2009:

(4R-01): Second draft of college essay due Friday. Will count as a test grade.

(Shakes.): Complete a second draft of the college essay.

(3H-01): Begin working on PowerPoint for Beowulf Art project.

Beowulf through Art – individual

1. Students will create a power point of 10 slides.

2. Power point must include a title slide, and introduction, 6 content slides, a conclusion and a Works Cited slide (works cited will be for the textbook and any outside research on the artworks).

3. For the content slides, slides must include an image, and then description of the theme and how it is portrayed in the painting, sculpture, etc.  Slide must include examples from the text.

4. Each student presentation will be at least 10 minutes. Students will be graded on content knowledge and presentation skills.

Assignments for September 30, 2009:

(Shakes.): College essay rough drafts due Thursday. Quiz grade.

(3H-02): Complete art information worksheets. 3 sheets for 3 separate paintings or works of art

(3H-01): Complete art information worksheets. 3 sheets for 3 separate paintings or works of art

Assignments for September 25, 2009:

Assignments for September 24, 2009:

(3H-02): Beowulf test on Monday, including the article, poem, and vocabulary

(3H-01): Beowulf test on Monday, including the article, poem, and vocabulary

(4R-01): If we suppose that Emoto's experiment is accurate and our thoughts and emotions have real and present effect on our physical well being, discuss in at least 150 words, how you would change the way you think, act, and speak.

(4R01): Reread "The Lottery Ticket"  by Checkov and write an 11 sentence paragraph responding to the following prompt:

http://www.classicreader.com/book/1596/1/

What affect can greed have on the relationships between family and friends? This assignment is due tomorrow. Vocabl Quiz 8 is also tomorrow.

Assignments for September 23, 2009:

(4R-01): Write 200-250 words explaining the following quote. If possible, give an example of a time in your life when you have done something completely selfless. "That's what I consider true generosity.  You give your all, and yet you feel as if it costs you nothing." Simone de Beauvoir

(3H-02): Read and complete the questions in Chapter 3 of the Passkey to the SAT. Due Friday

(3H-01): Summarize each of the three sections of Beowulf, "The battle with Grendel," "The battle with Grendel's mother, and "The death of Beowulf." Each summary must be 9-11 sentences and must include not only a summary of what happens but must also address Anglo-Saxon values and culture demonstrated in the section.

(Write 02): Complete pages 4 - 6 in the workbook. Write 150-200 words discussing the following quote: "That's what I consider true generosity. You give your all, and yet you feel as if it costs you nothing."  Simone de Beauvoir

Assignments for September 22, 2009:

(4R-01): Access the following link and use it answer the questions on Brent Staples's "Just Walk on By."  http://homepage.smc.edu/zehr_david/Brent%20Staples.htm

Each of your answers needs to be at least 3-4 sentences. This will count as a quiz grade.

1. Discuss why Staples calls the white woman in Hyde Park his first "victim."

2. According to Staples, why is women's fear of black men justified? Why is it also unfair?

3. What does the Staples do to when he is walking to make others more comfortable and why does it work?

(3H-01): Summarize each of the three sections of Beowulf, "The battle with Grendel," "The battle with Grendel's mother, and "The death of Beowulf." Each summary must be 9-11 sentences and must include not only a summary of what happens but must also address Anglo-Saxon values and culture demonstrated in the section. This assignment is due for all students on Wednesday.

Assignments for September 21, 2009:

Assignments for September 18, 2009:

Assignments for September 17, 2009:

(4R-01): Complete rough draft of college essay for class tomorrow. 20 Vocab. sentences on words 1-10 of lesson 8 due tomorrow.

Assignments for September 16, 2009:

(3H-02): Below is the vocabulary for Beowulf. Define the words and use each one in a sentence. This is due Friday, September 18. Complete the study questions 1-9 on page 18 of your textbook.

1. Reparation

2. solace

3. purge

4. writhing

5. loathsome

6. reparation

7. lament

8. feud

9. omen

10.  fetters

(3H-01): Below is the list of vocabulary for Beowulf. Define them and use each one in a sentence. This is due Thursday, September 17.

1. Reparation

2. solace

3. purge

4. writhing

5. loathsome

6. reparation

7. lament

8. feud

9. omen

10.  fetters

(4R-01): Complete Vocab. lesson 8, pages 83-85, exercises A and B for tomorrow.

Assignments for September 11, 2009:

(3H-02): Complete the Beowulf questions attached at the bottom of the page (Anglo worksheet). Prepare for choice summer reading test on Monday, September 14th.

(3H-01): Complete the Beowulf questions attached at the bottom of the page (Anglo Worksheet). Prepare for choice summer reading test on Monday, September 14th.

(YB): Complete the worksheet for YB attached at the bottom of the page.

Assignments for September 10, 2009:

(4R-01): Prepare to revise college essays, draft 1.

(YB): Go to 115 and have InDesign installed on your laptops. This must be done no later the Monday

Assignments for September 9, 2009:

(4R-01): Go to Google and type in "personality test." Select the first option, the Jung Typology Test by humanmetrics. Take the quiz. Once you have your result, and you have looked at the percentages, write at least 200 words describing your personality type as indicated by the test and whether or not you believe that it is an accurate description.

Assignments for September 8, 2009:

(YB): See Mrs. Piasecki about InDesign. Bring in money by Thursday for the September 23rd seminar.

(Write 01): In-class writing assignment. Students must bring 6-pocket folders and workbooks to next class

 (3H-02): Book test over Roger Ackroyd is tomorrow. Bring a pen or pencil and paper. Choice book test is Monday, September 14.

(3H-01): Book test over Roger Ackroyd is Thursday. Bring a pen or pencil and paper. Choice book test is Monday, September 14.

(Shakes.): Book test over The Things They Carried will be Thursday. Choice book will be Tuesday the 15th.

(4R-01): Book test over The Things They carried will be Thursday. Choice book will be Tuesday the 15th.

(3H-01): Complete the Beowulf questions attached at the bottom of the page (Anglo Worksheet). Prepare for choice summer reading test of Monday, September 14th.

(YB): Work on stories and spreads. All stories must be complete for Tuesday in order to meet the October deadline, so please be sure your assigned events are finished.

(Shakes.): Read and annotate Act II of Richard III. This is due for ALL students.

(3H-02): Read and annotate or take notes on chapters 1-2 of Lord of the Flies. A version of the text is available online. This is due Tuesday for ALL students.

(3H-01): Read an annotate or take notes on chapters 1-2 or Lord of the Flies. A version of the text is available online.  This is due Tuesday for ALL students.

(4R-01): Go online and read Edgar Allen Poe's "Masque of the Read Death." Then, answer the following questions.

(3H-02): Students are to go to the GALE Reference Library on the UC library page. Type in "Lord of the Flies" in the basic search bar and read the article entitled "Lord of the Flies" by Albert Labriola and Pamela Loy. You must take notes on the article and be prepared for a quiz on the article. The notes are due Tuesday and the quiz will be Wednesday.

(3H-01):Students are to go to the GALE Reference Library on the UC library page. Type in "Lord of the Flies" in the basic search bar and read the article entitled "Lord of the Flies" by Albert Labriola and Pamela Loy. You must take notes on the article and be prepared for a quiz on the article. The notes are due Tuesday and the quiz will be Wednesday.