R&J Over Break

Please read Act III scene i and scene ii. You are also to write a 100-150 word summary for each of the scenes. Enjoy the break!

Romeo and Juliet Acts I & II

Now that you have completed the reading and review of Acts I and II, we will be taking a quest (that's 1/2 way between and quiz and a test), on both of the acts. On the quest you will be asked to translate lines, discuss line significance and analyze character motivations.

HW

Read Act 2, Scenes 3-4 for homework

HW 12/8/10

Read Act 1. Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet

HW- Writing a Paper due 11/30

We have now spent time discussing two of Salinger's short stories in detail, focusing on a variety of literary techniques employed by Salinger throughout his writing. Write a three (3) page paper in which you explore Salinger's development of despair. You will focus on "A Perfect Day for Bananafish", but feel free to discuss Salinger's "The Laughing Man" to help you support your assertion. You will follow the structure of the inverted triangle to develop your introduction.

Homework

1. Complete definitions and sentences for the following words: liberation, amalgamate, pique, mirthless, vacuole, and opium. (This assignment will be checked for a 15 point HW grade)
2. If you have not completed reading the story "The Laughing Man", you will be expected to by the next class.
3. Prepare to have a quiz

If you have any questions or concerns, please stop by A102 to see Mrs. Miller!

HW-

1. Study! Study! Study! The exam for Of Mice and Men will be given during our next class meeting.
2. Correct vocabulary words from the quiz. You are to spell and define all of the words correctly. You will also write ten sentences using the words properly. Be sure to complete this assignment it will be worth 30 points.

Enjoy the break!

HW

1. Finish the questions for the Robert Burns Poem, "To A Mouse".

2. In one paragraph, discuss how stanza seven and the overall theme of the poem can be related to the title and story of Of Mice and Men.

The Pearl Continues

Finish reading the novella and six proactive vocab words.
Have a good weekend.

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This blog, which you can access in the "Solution Center" of my home page will be where I post your ongoing homework assignments. Use the comments to discuss any issues that may arise with assignments.