Due Tuesday: Read 'Good Morning Miss Dove' and do the comprehension questions. Be ready for the Word of the Day quiz covering all the words over this weekend and Monday.
Due Wednesday (for 10A)
Due Thursday (for 10B)
Read 'The Garden Party' from your textbook and then answer these comprehension questions:
1. Contrast Laura's attitude toward the workman with her attitude toward the 'silly boys' of her social class. Why did she feel that way? Support your answer with examples from the story.
2. Explain why Laura wanted to stop the garden party when she heard about the accident.
3. Give examples of Laura's love of simple and natural things.
4. Explain Laura's attitude toward the dead man when she saw him.
5. What are some signs that Laura Sheridan's family is wealthy?
6. What things and services has the family ordered for the garden party?
7. What adjectives are used to describe the workers and servants in 'The Garden Party'?
8. What adjectives are used to describe the members of Laura's family?
9. What is the meaning of the song that Jose sings? How does the meaning of the song contrast with her facial expressions?
10. How does Jose relate to the servants of the house?
11. What role does nature play in the plot, theme, and conflicts of 'The Garden Party'?
12. Where is the Sheridan home in relation to the home of Mr. Scott?
13. What are some of the conflicts/arguments that Laura has with her family?
14. What do Laura's conflicts with her family reveal about Laura Sheridan's family traditions and value system?
15. How are the cottages at the end of the story described? What are their gardens like (as opposed to the Sheridan family's garden)?
16. Describe the death of Mr. Scott. Who has this man left behind?
17. What is the meaning of 'extravagant'?
18. How does each member of Laura's family respond to the news of the death?
19. Look at all the parts of the story where Laura's hat is mentioned. Why is the hat important?
20. Once the party has started, what compliments are given to Laura?
21. Why does Mrs. Sheridan think that Mr. Sheridan was being 'tactless'?
22. What is Mrs. Sheridan's brilliant idea?
23. Describe Mrs. Scott's physical appearance.
10B, in the comments section of this post, I have put the rest of the answers for 'The Lottery' comprehension questions. You must copy these down into your notes by Tuesday.
Have a nice Samil day!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
9th Grade Shield Assignment
I want you to make a shield that symbolizes what kind of person you want to be in the future.
Here is a website that can help you with ideas about what pictures and colors your shiled will have on it. On the left hand side is a column of colors and symbols, and on the right hand side is their traditional meaning.
A long time ago, knights used to have shields with these symbols on them and each of those symbols had a specific meaning.
In addition to making the shield, I want you to write a one page explanation of your shield. In this composition, you must talk about the significance of every aspect of your shield, ranging from the colors you chose to the symbols you chose. This composition should be written as a short essay and it should be typed in 12 point font and be double spaced.
Here is a website that can help you with ideas about what pictures and colors your shiled will have on it. On the left hand side is a column of colors and symbols, and on the right hand side is their traditional meaning.
A long time ago, knights used to have shields with these symbols on them and each of those symbols had a specific meaning.
In addition to making the shield, I want you to write a one page explanation of your shield. In this composition, you must talk about the significance of every aspect of your shield, ranging from the colors you chose to the symbols you chose. This composition should be written as a short essay and it should be typed in 12 point font and be double spaced.
9A Homework
In the comments section of this post, I have put the answers to the comprehension questions for 'The Knights of the Silver Shield.' It is your responsibility to copy these answers into your notebook by tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
9A Homework
Due Thursday:
Read 'The Knights of the Silver Shield' and do the comprehension questions.
Study the words of the day.
Read 'The Knights of the Silver Shield' and do the comprehension questions.
Study the words of the day.
10A Homework
I will put the answers to the questions taken from 'The Lottery' on Thursday because I still have to go over them with 10B class tomorrow. Have a nice night!
9B Homework
In the comments section of this post, I have put the comprehension question answers for 'The Knights of the Silver Shield.' You must have these answers copied down into your notebook.
Monday, February 22, 2010
9th Grade Homework
9B:
DUE WEDNESDAY: Read 'The Knights of the Silver Shield' and do the comprehension questions. Write down and memorize the word of the day.
9A:
Due THURSDAY: Read 'The Knights of the Silver Shield' and do the comprehension questions.
Write down and memorize the word of the day.
DUE WEDNESDAY: Read 'The Knights of the Silver Shield' and do the comprehension questions. Write down and memorize the word of the day.
9A:
Due THURSDAY: Read 'The Knights of the Silver Shield' and do the comprehension questions.
Write down and memorize the word of the day.
10th Grade Homework: Comprehension Questions for 'The Lottery'
Comprehension Questions for 'The Lottery'
Write each answer in a thorough, thoughtful complete sentence. Use specific citations from the story whenever possible. You should write down each question and answer in the notes section of your notebook.
1. Describe the initial setting of 'The Lottery.' Based on the setting and the title of this story, what expectations did you have about this story?
2. Describe the society of the village within 'The Lottery.' What kinds of jobs do they have? Do they seem educated? What details of the story helped you come to this conclusion?
3. Foreshadowing is an indication that hints at later events in the story. Find three examples of foreshadowing that point to the surprise at the end of the story.
4. This story has a very suspenseful mood. In what ways does Shirley Jackson create suspense within the story?
5. Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters. What does the dialogue within the story reveal about the characters of the story?
6. On page 7, Old Man Warner says 'Listening to the young folks, nothing's good enough for them. Next thing you know, they'll be wanting to go back living in caves, nobody work anymore, live that way for awhile. Used to be a saying about 'Lottery in June, corn be heavy sooon.' First thing you know, we'd all be eating stewed chickweed and acorns...' What is ironic about this section of the story?
7. Apart from the grisly end of the story, what is one part of this story that you found especially disturbing?
8. What is the theme of 'The Lottery.' What did this story teach you or make you think about?
Write each answer in a thorough, thoughtful complete sentence. Use specific citations from the story whenever possible. You should write down each question and answer in the notes section of your notebook.
1. Describe the initial setting of 'The Lottery.' Based on the setting and the title of this story, what expectations did you have about this story?
2. Describe the society of the village within 'The Lottery.' What kinds of jobs do they have? Do they seem educated? What details of the story helped you come to this conclusion?
3. Foreshadowing is an indication that hints at later events in the story. Find three examples of foreshadowing that point to the surprise at the end of the story.
4. This story has a very suspenseful mood. In what ways does Shirley Jackson create suspense within the story?
5. Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters. What does the dialogue within the story reveal about the characters of the story?
6. On page 7, Old Man Warner says 'Listening to the young folks, nothing's good enough for them. Next thing you know, they'll be wanting to go back living in caves, nobody work anymore, live that way for awhile. Used to be a saying about 'Lottery in June, corn be heavy sooon.' First thing you know, we'd all be eating stewed chickweed and acorns...' What is ironic about this section of the story?
7. Apart from the grisly end of the story, what is one part of this story that you found especially disturbing?
8. What is the theme of 'The Lottery.' What did this story teach you or make you think about?
10th Grade Homework
10A
Due Wednesday: Read 'The Lottery' and do the comprehension questions for this story.
Due Friday: Read 'Good Morning, Miss Dove' and do the comprehension questions from your textbook.
Study the word of the day's spelling and definition for both days and be ready for your quiz.
10B:
Due Thursday: Read 'The Lottery' and do the comprehension questions.
Due Friday: Read 'Good Morning, Miss Dove' and do the comprehension questions from your textbook.
Study of the word of the day's spelling and definition for both days and be ready for your quiz.
Due Wednesday: Read 'The Lottery' and do the comprehension questions for this story.
Due Friday: Read 'Good Morning, Miss Dove' and do the comprehension questions from your textbook.
Study the word of the day's spelling and definition for both days and be ready for your quiz.
10B:
Due Thursday: Read 'The Lottery' and do the comprehension questions.
Due Friday: Read 'Good Morning, Miss Dove' and do the comprehension questions from your textbook.
Study of the word of the day's spelling and definition for both days and be ready for your quiz.
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