February 28

Today we did a quiz on list #4 and marked it.  Then we had time to work on the Blue Boots/Tell Tale Heart Essay.  This is due on Monday.

Feburary 27

Today we watched 2 versions of Tell Tale Heart and had a short pop quiz.  Then I handed out the writing assignment that is due on Monday.  Please have your character analysis done for tomorrow (Blue Boots).  The quiz is on list #4 terms.  You should have some time to work on the essay after the quiz.

February 26

Today we did a pop quiz on the Blue Boots.  Then we talked about it for a while.  After that, I assigned a character analysis using PEE model.  Make sure you include 4 traits and evidence.  I also passed out the Tell Tale Heart.  Please read that for tomorrow and get the traits worksheet done.  The quiz is on Thursday on list #4 and the written analysis will be due then too.

February 25

Today I handed out new terms lists.  Please have the definitions done for lists 4 and 5 for tomorrow.  I collected Romeo and Juliet and assigned new text books. We went over the additional gothic terms in class and watched a short video to begin to recognize these characteristics.  You were to hand in your Romeo and Juliet essays today.  Please read the story Blue Boots for tomorrow.

February 21

Today we marked the magic squares exercise and all the quotations and then watched more of the movie.
Tomorrow we have the unit final which is a scantron test so bring a pencil and eraser.  You will also need to bring your essay because I want to see an outline before you leave tomorrow.  The essay is due on Monday.

February 19

Today we marked the Act 5 questions and the calendar.  Then we watched the Reduced Shakespeare company version of Romeo and Juliet and started watching the modern movie.  Finally, I handed out more quotations sheets, a vocab puzzle and the final essay topics.  The worksheets are due Thursday.  The essay is due Monday and the unit final exam will likely be Thursday.  We will continue with the movie tomorrow.

February 18, 2013

Well this is the first time I have posted a message here in quite a while.  I hope to make this a regular thing for the rest of the semester.  Today we finished reading Romeo and Juliet and you were asked to complete the calendar and the questions for Act 5 for tomorrow.  Your final exam on the play will likely be on Thursday.