Due Fri, 5/12
Answer the following questions after finishing Act 3, Scene 1 of Macbeth:
a. What was Macbeth and Banquo's relationship like in the beginning of the play? What would you say it is like in Act 3, Scene 1? b. Find a line that Macbeth says that has subtext in it. Write down the line and what you think the subtext is. c. Find a line that Banquo says that has subtext in it. Write down the line and what you think the subtext is. d. What does subtext add to a play? Extra Credit Opportunity
Due Monday, 6/8
Create a Facebook-like page ON PAPER for one of the characters of Macbeth.
Please do not do this online; I will not be checking it online.
You must bring in a hard copy if you choose to do this!
Bring in your Journals if I have not checked them.
HW - Due Wed, 6/3
Complete the following:
Recognizing Run-On Sentences Directions: Next to each sentence, mark an "R" for a run-on sentence, and a "C" for a sentence that is correct. Correct the run-on sentences that you find. Note: Some correct sentences could be punctuated more effectively. 1. Carlos took the job and he was happy to get it. 2. Pancho refuses to eat at the school cafeteria last year he found a roach in his tea. 3. Go to college it is worth the effort. 4. Tell me a good joke and I will tell you a better one. 5. We support you we appreciate you. 6.They wanted me to be in one of their clubs I wasn't interested. 7. They listen and ask questions about things they don't understand we answer them as well as we can from the knowledge we have. 8. If Joe hadn't gone to the doctor, he'd still have that cough. 9. I'm surprised you're tall your parents are short. 10. DeKalb Avenue is the next stop, stand clear of the closing doors please HW - Due Mon, 6/1
1. Read Act I, Scenes 4 and 5
2. Look up the definition of dramatic irony
3. Where do you see dramatic irony in Act I, Scene 4?
4. What do you think Macbeth and Lady Macbeth will do about Duncan?
HW - Due Fri, 5/29
Read Act I, Scene 3 of Macbeth
HW Due Thurs, 5/28:
Using the following 8 lines from Macbeth, write a brief paragraph predicting what the play will be about:
1. Fair is foul, and foul is fair... 2. So foul and fair a day I have not seen. 3. If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me without my stir, 4. Stars, hide your fires; let not light see my black and deep desires. 5.Yet do I fear thy nature; it is too full o' th'milk of human kindness. 6. Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here... 7. Look like th'innocent flower, but be the serpent under't. 8. If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well it were done quickly. HW Due Wed, 5/27:
1. Answer the 3 questions below (based on The Devil's Arithmetic)
2. Bring in your Devil's Arithmetic books.
3. Free Choice - Portfolios.
a. What, if anything, did you learn from the book or the movie? Is there a life-long lesson you can take from all of this? b. What is the importance of The Devil's Arithmetic, two decades after it has been written? Why do people still read it today? c. Who would you recommend this book to? Why? Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!
Due Tues, 5/26
1. Write down 5 facts about Shakespeare and his plays.
2. Portfolios- # 7 (Free Choice)
Please fill out the Free Choice worksheet and attach it to the work you plan to submit for
your portfolios. You may write something completely new if you wish.
Due 5-20 - Debates! They will be presented this Wednesday!
HW - Due Wed, 5/13 - Read Chapter 13 of The Devil's Arithmetic
Due Thurs, 5/14 - Bring in evidence for the debate, based on the groups you are in (2 paragraphs)
;be prepared to share in groups.
Link to Sample Persuasive Essay: http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/media/hh/pdfs/samplepapers/persuasive_sample.pdf
HW - Due Tues, 5/12
Come in with 3 written pieces of evidence from The Devil's Arithmetic that either supports or refutes the following statement:
"You should always stand up for yourself, even if it means putting your life at risk."
IF you are in Group 1, your evidence must SUPPORT the statement.
IF you are in Group 2, your evidence must DISPROVE the statement.
We will be using your evidence in class tomorrow.
E-Mail me with questions.
HW - Assigned Tues 5/5, Due Wed 5/6
Read Chapter 14 of The Devil's Arithmetic
QUIZ - Friday, 5/8 - The Devil's Arithmetic
Chapters 9 - 14
You are responsible for everything we discussed in class: (Conflict, theme, foreshadowing, dialogue, etc.)
HW - Assigned Fri 5/1, Due Tues 5/4
Short Story: Using the conflict that you have set up previously for HW, write a short story in which the conflict is developed and resolved. Be sure to include at least 10 lines of dialogue that is appropriate to the story. Due on Tuesday. Please type it up if you can. Make sure you double space it. It should be 1.5 - 2 pages, but make sure you end the story naturally.
And don't write anything that bores you. Enjoy it! HW - 4/29
Using your previous day's HW (in which you created a conflict which could be the possible start of a story), write a 10-line dialogue between 2 or more of the characters described in the conflict. Remember, each line should either develop a character or develop the plot. |