Saturday, November 28, 2009
Upcoming Term Test content
Remember that on Monday December 7 we have our Literature Term Test
Study the following :
1. Of Plymouth Plantation(vocabulary - Definitions of literary terms- review HW questions on selection)
2. Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God (Vocabulary - Definitions of literary terms - review HW questions on selection)
3. The Crucible(Vocabulary - Definitions of literary terms - review HW questions on selection)
4. The Kite Runner (chapters 1- 7) (Vocabulary- literary terms - themes -plot progress)
Here are the themes you hve to identify as you read:
Racial discrimination
ethnicity
friendship
loyalty
sin and redemption
Betrayal
violence
Study the following :
1. Of Plymouth Plantation(vocabulary - Definitions of literary terms- review HW questions on selection)
2. Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God (Vocabulary - Definitions of literary terms - review HW questions on selection)
3. The Crucible(Vocabulary - Definitions of literary terms - review HW questions on selection)
4. The Kite Runner (chapters 1- 7) (Vocabulary- literary terms - themes -plot progress)
Here are the themes you hve to identify as you read:
Racial discrimination
ethnicity
friendship
loyalty
sin and redemption
Betrayal
violence
Monday, November 23, 2009
Extra Credit Hw assignment
This is for all students who wish to improve their HW grade. The assignment has to be neat and handwritten and to be submitted no later than Wed November 25.
Remember this is an essay question and should be answered in essay structure. Short answers will not even be considered for corrections.
How does the world of The Crucible contradict with the world of Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God and that of of Plymouth Plantation? Support your answers by using either excerpts from all three readings or references to characters and incidents.
Special Notice to A+ students:
Under no circumstances you are to inform, explain, share, or attempt to help any other student on this assignment. If any of your answers or references resonate in any of the other papers, your papeer will receive zero grade and the others will be counted so watch out.
Guys, plagiarism is a huge issue and will not be tolerated in school. The punishment is going to be severe and may lead to suspension with a letter addressed to parents. For your reference here is a link on what plagiarism is. Kindly read carefully and avoid.
Remember this is an essay question and should be answered in essay structure. Short answers will not even be considered for corrections.
How does the world of The Crucible contradict with the world of Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God and that of of Plymouth Plantation? Support your answers by using either excerpts from all three readings or references to characters and incidents.
Special Notice to A+ students:
Under no circumstances you are to inform, explain, share, or attempt to help any other student on this assignment. If any of your answers or references resonate in any of the other papers, your papeer will receive zero grade and the others will be counted so watch out.
Guys, plagiarism is a huge issue and will not be tolerated in school. The punishment is going to be severe and may lead to suspension with a letter addressed to parents. For your reference here is a link on what plagiarism is. Kindly read carefully and avoid.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Sunday November 22 Quiz
This is just a reminder that on Sunday next we are having a quiz on ALL the Crucible. You shouldhave finished reading it by now and should be able to identify the following themes in relation to the play. If you need help with the themes, log on to sparknotes or bookrags. com for information. You should also be able to answer all the questions we had for HW if any of them appears on the quiz. Remember: No vocabulary will be assessed this time.
Here are the themes again:
Human cruelty in the name of righteousness
The individual vs the community
Godliness Vs worldliness
Ignorance vs. wisdom
The Puritan myth
Here are the themes again:
Human cruelty in the name of righteousness
The individual vs the community
Godliness Vs worldliness
Ignorance vs. wisdom
The Puritan myth
Monday, November 16, 2009
New HW assignment to be due Sunday November 21
- Character traits sheets.
- Questions on the Crucible
- Reading the first three chapters of The Kite Runner.
Please check your email for all the sheets and stick to the due dates.
The assignments should be handed in electronically, that is via email.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Term Test
This is the link to your term test as scheduled.
Plese note the following before you start your answers:
1. The test answers are due Thursday even if you don't have a class with me. Drop by my room and hand it in to me in person.
2. Those who will not come on Thursday for any reason, may be able to send me an electronic copy on my mail and should receive confirmation from me that I got it. If I don't contact back, this means I did not get it. It is your responsibility to check.
3. In the Vocabulary part, it is easy to spot palgiarism, so watch what you write in the sentence formation part. The sentence has to be of your own creation, not a copy and paste from the net.
4. In the definitions part, make sure you have FULL answers with examples that make sense.
5. In the essay part, your answer should be long and detailed, show off your knowledge of your reading, hence the term "essay".
6 Finally and foremost: answers that are similar in any way will not be credited, so watch out.
Good luck
Plese note the following before you start your answers:
1. The test answers are due Thursday even if you don't have a class with me. Drop by my room and hand it in to me in person.
2. Those who will not come on Thursday for any reason, may be able to send me an electronic copy on my mail and should receive confirmation from me that I got it. If I don't contact back, this means I did not get it. It is your responsibility to check.
3. In the Vocabulary part, it is easy to spot palgiarism, so watch what you write in the sentence formation part. The sentence has to be of your own creation, not a copy and paste from the net.
4. In the definitions part, make sure you have FULL answers with examples that make sense.
5. In the essay part, your answer should be long and detailed, show off your knowledge of your reading, hence the term "essay".
6 Finally and foremost: answers that are similar in any way will not be credited, so watch out.
Good luck
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Vocabulary Quiz "The Crucible"
Please find your quiz here:
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=crucible-vocabulary-grade-11
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=crucible-vocabulary-grade-11
Friday, November 6, 2009
TERM TEST
This is just to inform you that on Tuesday I will be placing your term test that will cover ALL of the following:
1. Of Plymouth Plantation
2. Sinners in the Hnads of an Angry God
3. The Crucible.
Please review your vocabulary for all three readings and inclass notes along with the comprehension check questions.
Submission of answers will be due Thursday in class inshallah.
1. Of Plymouth Plantation
2. Sinners in the Hnads of an Angry God
3. The Crucible.
Please review your vocabulary for all three readings and inclass notes along with the comprehension check questions.
Submission of answers will be due Thursday in class inshallah.
Reminder
Remember to study for your Vocabulary quiz on Sunday. Please scroll down to find the words you will be tested on. The quiz is online, timed and accessed once. I will add the url on Sunday morning so kindly check this blog on Sunday. You have from 8 o'clock to 3 o'clock to finish the quiz. Any time later will not be accepted.
Best of luck.
Best of luck.
Monday, November 2, 2009
The Crucible pages (32-40) Guiding questions
Important points to understand in the Crucible. Please read the questions before you read the assigned pages. Then attempt the reading and try to answer the questions in your head. I do not need any written answers. If you manage to answer the questions then you understood the main idea. Then you can proceed to the next reading assignment of the Crucible.
page(32-40)
1. The settlers started crying witch in order to settle down disputes over land ownership( Land-lust)
2. Who is Tituba?
3. Who is Abigail? Describe her (p 34)
4. Betty is sick. What is wrong with her and what does the doctor say about her case?
5. What have his daughter and his niece been involved with in the woods?
6. What is Parris afraid to lose if he is daughter is accused of witchcraft?
7. Goody proctor(Proctor's wife) has fired Abigail from her service. Why?How does Abigail defend herself? (p37)
8. what is wrong with Ruth Putnam?
9. Rev Hale is sent for, why? (p39)
10. Thomas Putnam is not a nice character and is also not liked in the village. Why? (40)
page(32-40)
1. The settlers started crying witch in order to settle down disputes over land ownership( Land-lust)
2. Who is Tituba?
3. Who is Abigail? Describe her (p 34)
4. Betty is sick. What is wrong with her and what does the doctor say about her case?
5. What have his daughter and his niece been involved with in the woods?
6. What is Parris afraid to lose if he is daughter is accused of witchcraft?
7. Goody proctor(Proctor's wife) has fired Abigail from her service. Why?How does Abigail defend herself? (p37)
8. what is wrong with Ruth Putnam?
9. Rev Hale is sent for, why? (p39)
10. Thomas Putnam is not a nice character and is also not liked in the village. Why? (40)
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Assignment due Wednesday November 4
I expect you to write down the answers of all the questions we tried to answer in class falling under group A, B, C and D and send me your answers to correct by email. You also need to study the following vocabulary for a quiz that I will be giving you on Sunday November 8.
Here is the word list:
Crucible
paradox
arbitrate
ascertain
inequity
disproportionate
subservient
fanatic
predilection
cut a villanous path
rankle
heathans
parochial
fanatic
subservient
formidable
ideology
theocracy
faction
Try to find the meanings of the words while you read, use the definitions in your book and a dictionary. You should also be able to use the words correctly.
Here is the word list:
Crucible
paradox
arbitrate
ascertain
inequity
disproportionate
subservient
fanatic
predilection
cut a villanous path
rankle
heathans
parochial
fanatic
subservient
formidable
ideology
theocracy
faction
Try to find the meanings of the words while you read, use the definitions in your book and a dictionary. You should also be able to use the words correctly.
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
We have managed to read the first few pages of the play and explained the background. Please continue reading ALL the play from the book and try to answer all the pause and reflect questions and pay special attention to the questions we tried to answer in class.
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