Memoir is due no later than Friday 11/7. (Will accept emails through Sunday 11/9). The complete packet must contain:
*rough copy(ies)---unless typed
*Final copy (final copy quality only!)
*completed peer-editing sheet
*completed self-editing sheet
INCOMPLETE PACKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!!!
There will also be a quiz on punctuating dialogue and assessing passages for imagery (as well as the definition of). See notes or blog to study!
English II Mrs. Caccamise McKinley HS mcaccamise@gmail.com
Friday, October 31, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Memoir Edits
By Wed.(BDF), Thurs(ACE) you should have a 3-4 pg. memoir ready
in class for peer editing. Your memoir should contain:
· At least 3-4 quotations done correctly (indent when
you change speakers)
· Detailed character descriptions
ex: not---she was funny
But—My friend had the ability to make me laugh so hard I thought I would be sick
· How you felt at the time and how you feel now
· Imagery—What did you see? What were the smells? Taste, touch, sounds?
· Make the reader CARE—not just a story, but one with a message
in class for peer editing. Your memoir should contain:
· At least 3-4 quotations done correctly (indent when
you change speakers)
· Detailed character descriptions
ex: not---she was funny
But—My friend had the ability to make me laugh so hard I thought I would be sick
· How you felt at the time and how you feel now
· Imagery—What did you see? What were the smells? Taste, touch, sounds?
· Make the reader CARE—not just a story, but one with a message
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
TEST QUESTIONS--10/20, 10/21
*Character identification (describe a character--you tell me who it is)
*Quote identification (I give you a quote--you tell me who said it)
*short answer--foreshadowing, give me an example of dreams, etc.
*short response about the end of the novel
*multiple choice
*Vocabulary matching (15 words)
*Quote identification (I give you a quote--you tell me who said it)
*short answer--foreshadowing, give me an example of dreams, etc.
*short response about the end of the novel
*multiple choice
*Vocabulary matching (15 words)
Monday, October 13, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Hw Quest. #5 Of Mice and Men (Last One!)
Please answer questions completely. (20 pts.)
*What was your reaction to the end of the novel?
*What is the purpose of the last sentence: "Now what'd you suppose is eating those 2 guys?" (Carlson and Curley are talking about the sadness of George and Slim)What does it say about these characters?
*What do you think happens in George's life from this point on? What does he do, etc?
*What was your reaction to the end of the novel?
*What is the purpose of the last sentence: "Now what'd you suppose is eating those 2 guys?" (Carlson and Curley are talking about the sadness of George and Slim)What does it say about these characters?
*What do you think happens in George's life from this point on? What does he do, etc?
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
hw question #4
One of the themes of the novel is the importance of dreams. What dreams do the following characters have?
*George and Lennie
*Candy
*Curley's wife
*Crooks
*How do these dreams help them to get through difficult situations? (give examples)
*George and Lennie
*Candy
*Curley's wife
*Crooks
*How do these dreams help them to get through difficult situations? (give examples)
Friday, October 3, 2008
What's in a name?
HW Question due WED. Please copy!! 20 pts. (MAKE SURE YOU ANSWER COMPLETELY)
*Why do you think Curley's wife does not have a name? (She is only referred to as "Curley's wife?")
*What does this say about the men's attitude towards her?
*What does it say about her importance on the ranch to Curley and the others?
*How would the story be different if the author gave her a name? How would it change the way you think about her as a person?
*Give Curley's wife a name. Write a paragraph about who you think she is: where she is from, how old she is, what her life was like before she came to live on the ranch, what her hopes and dreams are. (Be serious).
--if you have not made flashcards yet, do so and study them! Use your study guide.
*Why do you think Curley's wife does not have a name? (She is only referred to as "Curley's wife?")
*What does this say about the men's attitude towards her?
*What does it say about her importance on the ranch to Curley and the others?
*How would the story be different if the author gave her a name? How would it change the way you think about her as a person?
*Give Curley's wife a name. Write a paragraph about who you think she is: where she is from, how old she is, what her life was like before she came to live on the ranch, what her hopes and dreams are. (Be serious).
--if you have not made flashcards yet, do so and study them! Use your study guide.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Colloquial language--today's agenda
Colloquial language is the everyday language we use in conversation. It is sometimes ungrammatical and may contain slang words and phrases. It varies from place to place and among different groups of people. The author tries to give you the experience of western ranch life in this way. For example, in today's reading, George asks Slim, "Are we gonna get canned now?" (meaning fired/lose their job).
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Today, we are going to do some silent reading so that I can individually conference with each of you on your progress so far. You will not have a written assignment, only to finish the chapter 3 worksheet and make vocabulary flashcards for the 15 words from OF MICE AND MEN--they will be on the quiz next week.
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Today, we are going to do some silent reading so that I can individually conference with each of you on your progress so far. You will not have a written assignment, only to finish the chapter 3 worksheet and make vocabulary flashcards for the 15 words from OF MICE AND MEN--they will be on the quiz next week.
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