Figurative Language Bomb

Poetry

We discussed "After apple-picking" in class. Students were given an opportunity to annotate and explain their notes through discussion.

We also viewed the figurative language bomb clip. We will begin chapter 6 on Monday (figurative language).

Poetry

Today we discussed "There has been a death in the opposite house" and "When in Rome".

Students are to read chapter 4 for HW.

Reminder-Blogs are due at 11:59pm on Monday 11/1.

Poetry

Today we read and discussed "The Red Wheelbarrow" and "Terence, this is stupid stuff..."

Students are to read chapter 2 of Sound and Sense for HW.

Essay

Today we completed an in-class essay. The passage from the 2006 exam was the prompt.

Essay

North Korea

Today the students finished watching a documentary on North Korea. Some thoughtful discussion, connecting the reality of the DPRK to the dystopian works we have read, followed. We also briefly looked at the following article in an attempt to discuss the modern relevance of the ideas presented in The Handmaid's Tale:

Article

Passage analysis

Today we looked at a sample essay for the Mary Barton passage. We discussed strengths and weaknesses and what it takes to earn a 9. We will discuss another passage tomorrow.

The Handmaid's Tale-Essay

Students completed the following essay in class today:

(Suggested time-40 minutes)

Some novels and plays seem to advocate changes in social or political attitudes or in traditions. Choose such a novel or play and note briefly the particular attitudes or traditions that the author apparently wishes to modify. Then analyze the techniques the author uses to influence the reader’s or audience’s views. Avoid plot summary.

You MUST choose one of the following works:

The Handmaid’s Tale

The Handmaid's Tale

Today we wrapped up our discussion of the novel. We will have an in-class writing on Monday. Look over all of your notes and consider the important scenes, characters, passages, etc.

The Handmaid's Tale

Today we analyzed 2 passages from the novel with a focus on the repetition of "choice" and "loose". Students were encouraged to step outside of the novel and think globally.

Allusions

Today we finished covering the allusions that the students researched last week.

The Handmaid's Tale

Today we continued our discussion of important allusions in the novel. Students are to finish the novel by Thursday of next week.