June 23rd

Exam Review

Part A - Definition and Examples
Part B - Short Answer Romeo and Juliet
Part C - Short Answer The Devil and Daniel Webster
Part D - Essay Question - Choose 1 out of 2

May 23rd

Hello,

I'm not in today so please follow this:

Find a group to work with, no more than 4 to a group.
We will continue the movie on Thursday, but remember, we have a quiz on Thursday about the characters, who they are and which family they belong to.

Here is your assignment.

Romeo and Juliet – Group Assignment Grade 9

Due: June 20th

Member’s Names

Act _____   Scene _______  Lines _______ to ________

Directions:

Choose a scene from Romeo and Juliet.  Translate the text using modern language (This means you can use everyday language, gangster language, Southern U.S. accent, British Accent etc. )  as it would sound in today’s world.  Present the scene to the class in a live performance or recorded video.

Guidelines:

Divided into groups

Length – 3-10 minutes

All members must have lines to say and present them (yes, you may use paper to read from, however, please try to memorize your lines as best as possible because it presents better).

One copy to be handed in to Mr. Boyd with everyone’s signature of a translated version of the scene you and your group are presenting. 

Please write down the Act and the scene your group will be performing at the top. Make sure you are not doing the same scene as another group. 

It is very important to know where each character will move, so make sure you are able to coordinate your movements on stage.

You will be given two classes to work on this project May 23^rd and June 1st 

April 20th

For tomorrow's class,

Answer the following questions from your classmates:

1.  Why did Circe help Odysseus?
2. Why did Hermes give Odysseus Moly?

Read about book 11 (The blue part) on page 928
Read the assignment I handed out in class.  Come with your questions ready.

April 17th

Today's class was an absolute disappointment because of how many of you didn't do your reading.  I asked for you all to pre-read book 10 which only 4 of you did.  This is not acceptable!  I'm going to have a quiz on book 10 Thursday!

There are only 2.5 months left, now is not the time for summer vacation!

April 14th

For Monday - Complete Book 9 and pre-read book 10 in the Odyssey.

We will begin reading Romeo and Juliet on Monday!  Be prepared to act out scenes!

April 11th

Due this Friday,

Re-do the quiz with the correct answers.

Make sure you have read up until page 900.  Get ready to discuss in groups as to what has happened in the story!

April 7th

Study the concepts you wrote today in class.  These are the main concepts you will be responsible for Monday because you will have a quiz.

Also read the first 3 pages of 'The Odyssey' and read Romeo and Juliet to page 6.

Exam Review

Semester 2, Term 1 Exam Review Criteria

Part A Definition + Explanation
4 questions

Part B Short Answer
5 questions

Part C Reading Comprehension
Essay Question

March 21st

Unfinished Business Questions due Thursday.  Just have these questions completed for Thursday and don't worry about March 20th questions.

1).  What is the purpose of the author when talking about working with the children.
2). Can you find evidence of any of the stages of grief in the story.
3). What are the opinions of each of the children?
4). What "coping mechanism" do people have when grieving?  This question is calling on our own experience.

March 20th

Here is the schedule for the week!

Monday - just read
Tuesday - Mr. Boyd will read with you starting around the middle of the story so we can finish in class
Thursday - a few homework questions to answer -

1). Now knowing the 5 stages of Grief (death), find examples of these in the story.
2). If you only had a few days to live, what would you do?

Friday - Exam Review

March 13th

Good morning Grade 9's.

I am not here today.  Go into these groups and compare your answers with your group members.  Make a final copy of your answers as a group.  Tomorrow, your group will hand in one paper with all 19 answers.  We will have a discussion and begin a new story on Tuesday.  

Group 1 Ricky, Rick, Shurly
Group 2 Harrison, Vic, Kevin C
Group 3 Kevin, Isa, Judy
Group 4 Kent, William, Summer
Group 5 Phoebe, Jim, Denny
Group 6 Brian, Jason, Wilson
Group 7 Tiffany, Benjamin, Jerry


Note:
Make sure you follow these instructions carefully!! Remember, I only want one good copy to be handed into me from each group.

March 10th

19 Questions due Monday!

Today's class was an example of just how much work can be done in about 45 minutes.  If you put forth 45 minutes of work and reading like you did today, understanding story and enjoying it will come easier!

Please have the following questions done for Monday.

Reading Questions
“The Great Taos Bank Robbery”
English 9

1.  Who is the first person to make a phone call about the robbery?  How did she know about it?
2.  How did the caller know that the two people planned to rob the bank?
3.  Why did the editor believe the caller?
4.  What was unusual about the title of “The Great Flood of 1935”?
5.  What did Mrs. Fish see as she and her friend walked through the alley?
6.  Why was the bank crowded that morning?
7.  Why did the “robbers” stand out?  Why was that not that big of a deal in Taos?
8.  Why did the robbers leave the bank?
9.  Why does the author say that the townspeople have the right to use the title “robbery”?
10. What really was the Great Flood?
11. What did the robbers do when leaving the bank in their truck?  What happens when they
leave the scene?
12. How do the authorities know the identity of the robbers?
13. What did the robbers return to town to do?
14. What happens when someone comes upon the robbers’ hideout?
15. What do the robbers do a second time?
16. What does Nat Flores do for the robbers and convince them to do?
17. What happens when the robbers go before the Grand Jury?

2 More Added:

1. Describe and give 2 examples of irony from the story.
2. If you were one of the robbers in the story, what would you do different? 1-2 paragraphs

March 3

Hello grade 9's,
I'm obviously not in school and won't be until Thursday when I will give you the quiz then.  Begin to read the next story "The Great Tao Bank Robbery" pg. 788.  To be read by Thursday.

I will be concentrating on Irony and will be asking you that question on the quiz.  Of course that won't be the only question so read carefully and prepare for Thursday!

Dramatic Performance Assignment for "Trifles"

Your presentation will be due Friday, March 3rd.  Your presentation should be no more than 10 minutes long. You have today and next Thursday to work on your presentation.

Good luck!

Name of Group Members   ___________________________________________

Trifles by Susan Glaspell

Dramatic Dialogue Presentation

Sometimes authors use dramatic pieces to deliver certain messages about society, politics, economics or for humor.  The focus of this term is on Allusion, Irony and reflection in a variety of texts.  The author of Trifles, Susan Glaspell uses dialogue to point out differences and issues in society.  It is important to note that not all messages are clear so it is important to read the dialogue carefully.

Your Assignment:

In groups of 5, already assigned by Mr. Boyd, you are to present a particular scene in the play which demonstrates a focus on Allusion, Irony or reflection (choose one within your pages).  At the same time, it should be obvious about a theme which may be an injustice, issue, a social problem etc.  Remember to only do one scene.  Each member should have a role in the drama.  This doesn’t mean each person has to speak but they must contribute to the scene somehow and it is obvious to the audience.

This story is about putting clues together and inferring what happened or what is about to happen.  Pay close attention to the dialogue for clues on what kind of comments the author is making indirectly. 

Each group must cover one set of pages. 

1. pg. 773- end of 775 (Kevin, Wilson, Ricky, Isa, Tiffany)

2. pg. 776 – end of 777 (Benjamin, Rick, Kent, Vic, Kevin)

3. pg. 778 – end of 781 (Brian, Summer, Denny, Jerry, Jason)

4. pg. 782 – end of story (Jim, Harrison, William, Phoebe, Judy)

When you and your group have decided on which pages you want to cover tell Mr. Boyd.  First come first serve.  Presentation Date: Friday, March 3^rd 

Please indicate which number your group will do.  

Sherly’s Assignment

Trifles by Susan Glaspell

After reading the drama, answer the following questions:

A). What does this play say about men? Women? How both men and women interact with each other? 

B). In 2 paragraphs, analyze the relationship between two characters in the story.  Think about the conflict between them and possible reasons why they treat each other the way they do.

C). What kind of Irony is present in the play?  Explain your answer with examples.

D). What is the overall theme of this play? What does trifles mean?

E). Write a different ending from the one in the story and explain how this changes the play.

Note: This assignment should be done for Wednesday, March 1^st

Please have it typed, 12 font, title page, double spaced.

Please print it out and put it on my desk before you go home.

Good luck in your tournament!

February 20th

Read "Gift of the Magi" again!

For tomorrow:

Answer the following questions,

1. Find 2 examples of Irony, explain the irony and what kind they are.
2. Explain the bracketed area as indicated by Mr. Boyd in class today.
3. What is theme?

For Friday,

In a 3-4 paragraph short answer, what is the significance of 3?  Should have at least 3 examples.

Exam Question

Congratulations!!

Your class has won today's challenge and here is one of the questions you can expect on the exam.

We have looked at rite of passage and point of view closely this term.  In “Brothers are the Same”, describe the point of view of the protagonist and how he felt about rite of passage.  (6 marks)

Unfortunately I can not answer any questions about this because it is on the exam. 

Good luck!

One more hint, it might be in your best interest to understand what it means to have 'motivation'.

January 6th

Begin reading - The Possibility of Evil - Monday we will have another look at author's purpose, point of view and we will begin to analyze character. Have the first two pages read.