Ms. Tyre's English 10 Homework for the Winter Break: Due Monday, Jan. 6.

I am here in class tomorrow to look at your Thesis Statements or help in other ways. I expect you to come to class after activities in the Gym.  

1. TKMB Outline: You should be working on this essay outline over the Winter Break. 

Your Thesis Statement should define what your theme is and what we learn by it.  Think about the following to help you write your Thesis: How does the novel define and show the following:

1. What is real courage according to this story?  What isn't? What can real courage teach us?

2. According the to story, what is real education? And what do we learn from it that we can't in a classroom?


3. Growing up is a lot of different things and processes. What/Who forms us? What is it to grow up? What are the benefits, for individuals and society?

4. What is the impact of prejudice on individuals and society? How does it hurt everyone, including those with the attitude.

You are to use your Acceptable Handout Outline to create your outline and you are to include a full sentence Concluding Sentence at the end of each of your Body Paragraphs. 

Each Topic Sentence of your Body Paragraphs must have a quote (direct reference) integrated into the Topic Sentence that will be the director of your paragraph discussion.  Therefore, each quote must help you develop the Thesis-Theme.

You are to write a proper Concluding Paragraph with a Thesis Reworded and an interesting look at how your theme might be important to us in our time or the future.

 

 

Ms. Tyre's English 9 Homework for Mon. Jan. 6:

1. Romeo and Juliet Tragedy Plotline: have your plotline up to date to the last scene we have done. Unless you are a very neat printer, I would suggest you word-process your work in 12 pt. ft. and cut and paste your work to the large plotline on your large piece of paper.

2. Act 2, scene 2 Figurative Language: Revise/Rewrite all your entries for this assignment, making them better that your 1st drafts.  Word-Process them and put them in your Binder.

3. Act-scene Questions:  Finish all these questions to where we left off in the script.  Your answers should be in full sentences, and as many as you need to answer the questions well.  If you want to incorporate quotations in your work, please do so.  Remember to cite those direct references at the end of the sentence it is in.  ie  (3, 2, 15-16).

Ms. Tyre's English 9 Homework for Thurs. Dec. 19:

1. Rewrites of paragraphs are due tomorrow. Please staple your original underneath your Revision, and underline all the changes you made on your Revision.  If you changed most of your paragraph you do not need to underline, but make it clear that you have done a full rewrite.

2. Come with your Figurative Language work for Act 2, scene 2. See yesterday's blog entry for the details.

3. Also, complete the questions for Act 2 for tomorrow also.

Ms. Tyre's English 10 Homework for Thurs. Dec. 19:

D Block: Try to bring a few more items for the Food Bank.

1. Be working on your Theme Essay Outline. You should have a Thesis Statement and have chosen your quotations.  Tomorrow I will go over the format with you and show you an exemplar.  

Your Thesis Statement is the what your theme shows about human nature. The quotations/references you choose are ones that help you develop that thesis: one for each paragraph.

D Block:  Try to bring a few more items for the Canned Food Drive for the Food Bank by Friday.  Thank you.

Ms. Tyre's English 10 Homework for the next two days:

1. Be working on your TKMB Essay Outline: On Thursday you will be creating an outline for your Theme Essay for To Kill a Mockingbird. You will need to show how an important theme is developed and what truth it shows about human nature. Do do this you need to identify 3-5 direct references (quotes) from the novel that will help you develop the theme, that you will incorporate into your body paragraphs.  Your Introduction and Conclusion do not require these references in them.  Your thesis statement is a declaration of the theme and what it reveals about human nature.

Ms. Tyre's English 9 Homework for Thurs. Dec. 18:

1. Rewrite your Better Parent paragraph if you scored under 5/6. Make sure you are using proper paragraph structure and good sentence structures. It should be 2/3 of a page, double-spaced.

2. Romeo and Juliet: Figurative Language work for Act 2, scene2: You are to identify and discuss the figurative language in each of the 10 lines you wrote down from the board, from Act 2, scene 2.  After each line, in a short paragraph, identify the speaker and the literary device(s) in the line (metaphor, simile, personification, apostrophe, allusion, irony, oxymoron or paradox, etc. ) and discuss/explain its meaning.

This is all due on Thursday.

Ms. Tyre's English 9 Homework for Tues. Dec. 17:

1. Romeo and Juliet: Answer questions for Act 2, scenes 1, 2, and question 1 for scene 3.  These should be written in full sentences-as many as you need for each answer.  You should also try integrating a direct reference (quote) into your answer.  Remember, a quote must be a part of a line that can work in your sentence without ruining the sentence.  

Example: Juliet declares her love to Romeo, but fears he will think she is "too quickly won" (II, ii, 95) and, therefore, not sincere. 

Ms. Tyre's English 10 Homework for Tues. Dec. 16:

1. Vocabulary Test and 3-4 Paragraph Answers: Tuesday and Wednesday you will be writing a TKMB test in-class.  This will cover Chapters 16-31. There will be 12 words or phrases to match with their meanings and paragraph questions for well-developed, proper paragraph answers.  

Finish the novel tonight and prepare for tomorrow. 

If you are not coming to class, I must have a parent or guardian phone me, personally, not on the school's answering machine, by 8am to explain why you cannot be here.

Ms. Tyre's English 9 Homework for Mon. Dec. 16:

1. Finish your Reflection on Romeo and Juliet, after viewing Act 1 of Zefferelli's film.  You are writing in your Reflection Log, not on a word-processor, and should have three or more paragraphs reflection on anything that makes you want to respond. ie. you could be reflecting on the setting of the film and what it contributes to your understanding, how the characters are portrayed in the film, in contrast to how you thought about them, the CD and how it helps or not, ...anything that shows your are thinking about important aspects of the play.

2. Please read the Prologue for Act 2.  Rewrite it in your own words.  You do not have to follow the sonnet form, just the ideas. Use a good internet site if you want to.

3. Read Scene 1 and do the 2 questions on the Question Sheet.

Ms. Tyre's English 10 Homework for Mon. Dec. 16:

D Block: let's bring more cans for the Canned Food Drive.

1. Feed Revisions Due (Britannia people): your weakest paragraph is improved (and identified at the top of the page, your changes/additions are underlined.  A good Body Paragraph is NOT a page and a half long or two pages long.  An appropriate length for a body paragraph, word-processed is 2/3 to 3/4 of a page, double-space, 12 pt.ft. Re-paragraph at an appropriate place if you need to.

2. You are to read Chapters 16-21 inclusive. Read with attention and care. Also, reread the Scottboro Boys case.  If you don't have the Handout, go online. Make sure you also understand the levels of status in Maycomb, from top to bottom.

3. Keep up with all your Theme and Chapter work as you go. You will need it. If you are confused or want to talk about something in the novel, write down some notes and bring it up with your group or for the whole class.

D Block: Let's bring more items for the Canned Food Drive! 

Ms. Tyre's English 10 Homework for Fri. Dec. 13:

1. Revisions due for those not on the Britannia Field Trip: Your weakest Body Paragraph redone with more development (examples and discussion), and better formatting : TS, CS and sentence structures.

2. All work for TKMB : Theme work, literary devices - imagery, metaphors, similes, allusions, motifs, irony etc. and including the work on the board, now on paper, is to be finished by tomorrow, Friday.  Make sure everything is up to date to the end of Chapter 15. We will be Chapters 16 -21 inclusive over the weekend.

Ms. Tyre's English 9 Homework for Fri. Dec 13:

1. Sonnet Analysis: directly on the handout, show the rhyme scheme, the iambic pentameter, and identify the 3 quatrains and the rhyming couplet.  On the back of the sonnet handout, explain the content and development of the quatrains and the rhyming couplet. This is Question 7 in the Act 1, v question handout.

2. Finish all Act 1 questions - to the end of scene v (five.)

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Ms. Tyre's English 9 Homework for Thursday, Dec. 12:

1. Both Blocks: finish Romeo and Juliet questions Act 1, i, ii, iii, iv

1. B Block: Romeo and Juliet/Lucas Cranach Paragraph  due. Use good paragraph structure: use your Handout for Paragraphs. Word-processed, 12ptft, TNR, double-spaced. 

2. A Block: Paragraph on who is the better parent, Lord Capulet or Lady Capulet and why. TS answers the question, and a well-developed discussion of why. Use your Handout for Paragraphs, and Word-process etc., as above.

 More English 10 Info: Your Paragraph Revision from your Feed essay is due Friday. On your revised paragraph underline all changes, additions etc. Your original essay is stapled underneath. Those on the Britannia Mines field trip may hand in their revision tomorrow, Thursday, or Monday.

Please look below for several more entries.!!!

D Block 10s keep those cans coming!!

Ms. Tyre's English 10 Homework for Dec. 12 Thurs:

C Block Blanket Drive: blankets and cash donations.

1. A Midsummer Night's Dream: review the plot, characters and main themes tonight, so you are prepared for the play. 

2. Tomorrow C Block will work on TKMB work in class.  Take plenty of notes in your reexamination of these chapters.

3. D Block will bring their backpacks to my room before C Block, take what they need for C Block and take their lunch to eat.  D Block will meet the rest of us at the Williams lounge where the play begins.

Ms. Tyre's English 9 Homework for Wed. Dec. 11-12:

A Block: bring your backpacks to my room before B Block and take your lunch so you can eat it before the play. I will see you at the lounge in front of the theatre.

1) Write a proper paragraph showing how Cranach's painting relates to Romeo's problems. Use proper structure and formal  expression. The paragraph should be 2/3 of a page, 12 pt ft, TNR and double-spaced. 

2) Have all Questions completed for Act 1, scenes i, ii, iii, iv.

Ms. Tyre's English 10 Homework for Wed. Dec. 11:

D Block bring cans!!!

1) TKMB Revisiting Chapters 1-15: to end of p. 125. Finish tomorrow in class.

2) Revision due on Friday- see previous instructions.

3) Bring MSND materials.

The last entry for English 9 should be for Dec. 10 tomorrow!!

Ms. Tyre's English 9 Homework for Tues. Dec. 8:

1. Bring your A Midsummer Night's Dream document in the following format: 1) The 3 Casts of Characters (say who each of them are and who each character is 2) A Plot Summary of 3 or more paragraphs 3) the important 2 or 3 themes well explained.  Word process.

2. Do questions for Romeo and Juliet: Act 1, i, questions 1 -5. Look up the painting and inscription for 5 and explain how the painting and inscription applies to Romeo (2 to 4 )

3. Do questions for Romeo and Juliet: Act 1, ii, questions 1 to 5.

Ms. Tyre's Friday Homework for all English 10s:

You are to rewrite/revise one of your Body Paragraphs from your Feed essay. This revision should develop your ideas more, with concrete examples and discussion and synthesis.  It is word-processed, double- spaced and comes in with your essay stapled underneath. 

See below for your other Homework.

D Block :  Please bring your contributions to the Food Bank Drive.  It will be much appreciated.  Thank you.

Ms. Tyre's English 10 Homework for Tues. Dec. 10:

1. Bring your A Midsummer Night's Dream Document: make sure it is in three general parts 1) The Plotline Summary that is detailed enough that you understand it  2)The Three Casts of Characters (and who each is) 3)and the main Themes of the play well explained.

There will be an assignment after viewing this play.  Anyone who does not attend will need to view a movie version in order to do the in-class writing.

Ms. Tyre's English 9 Homework for Mon. Dec.9:

1. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Study your notes and get to know the characters, plot, and themes.

2. Do R & J questions 1-4 on the Handout. Write your answers in full sentences. Question 1 asks you to describe the characters in the scene, so be descriptive of their character. Question 2 is a brief description of the street  brawl.  Questions 3 asks you to find 3 direct references (Quotes) so try to integrate them in your answers. Questions 4 is about oxymorons. Use this word instead of paradoxes.

Ms. Tyre's English 10 Homework for Mon. Dec. 9:

1. A Midsummer Night's Dream: 1)you need a comprehensive Plot Summary, 2) the Cast of Characters- The Athens group, the Forest group, and the Mechanicals, 3) the main Themes of the play.  Create a Document and bring it with you on Monday.

2. To Kill a Mockingbird: Read Chapters 11-15 and do all your Chapter work for these chapters. Also have notes on the "southern woman" and "poor white trash."  Bring any questions you have from this section of the novel that you would like to discuss.

 3. Due Friday, December 13: You are to rewrite and develop your weakest Body Paragraph from your Feed essay. Word Processed, double-spaced, underlining all changes etc. Staple the original underneath your revision. Due at the beginning of the block.

All Ms. Tyre's Blocks should be up to date tomorrow on their payment ($5) for A Midsummer Night's Dream and up to date on their signed Field Trip forms.  Thanks!

Ms. Tyre's English 10 Homework for Fri. Dec.6:

1. You should be finished all your Mockingbird work to the end of Chapter 10:  

• Reading, Focus on Thinking questions, Theme Development Work Finished (references and explanations), Literary Devices identified: imagery, irony, simile, metaphor, allusions, motifs.....and Vocabulary kept up to date.  

   All of these components are worthy of a quiz.                         

 

Ms. Tyre's English 9 Homework for Fri. Dec. 6:

1. You are to create a Document to organize the following components of A Midsummer Night's Dream:

• • a Plot Summary that tells the story in enough detail that you understand what is happening. It is an intricate plot, so show how it works.  

  • the Cast of Characters: there are 3 groups: 1) the Athens characters: rulers, lovers  2) the Forest characters: fairies, Queen of the Fairies, King etc.  3) the Mechanicals: a group of rustics.  You should have their names, roles and some important aspects of their individual character.  

    Themes: identify a few important themes that this both dark and light play helps us understand. 

     

     

    
    

All Ms. Tyre's Classes: Please bring your $5 and your signed Field Trip forms by Friday of this week.  See your Homework entries below.

Ms. Tyre's English 9 Homework for Thurs. Dec. 5:

1. Finish your Sonnet work, including the Sonnet Quiz. 

2. Download an excellent detailed summary for A Midsummer Night's Dream.  Know the settings, the different sets of characters, the plot and the themes.  Create a document from your searches and print it out and bring to class Monday, Dec. 9.

Ms. Tyre's English 10 Homework Wed. Dec. 4:

1. You are reading and doing all your work to the end of Chapter 10 by the beginning of the block Friday.   

All of Ms. Tyre's Blocks are to bring their signed Field Trip Forms and $5 for the play - by Friday. Thanks!

Ms. Tyre's English 9 Homework for Wed. Dec. 4: 

1. Everyone brings $5, and Block B bring a signed Field Trip Form from your A Block teacher.

2. Sonnet Work: Go online to get interpretation for the two sonnets on the Handout. Show all the elements of sonnets that you learned today with these two sonnets, on separate paper: use the letter U and the slash / to indicate iambic pentameter, identify the rhyme scheme, organization of ideas. Use a Google search to understand the ideas first. Also do the questions on the Handout for each sonnet.

Also have a decent summary of "A Midsummer Night's Dream", that explains characters, plot and themes.

Ms. Tyre's English 10 Homework for Wed. Dec. 4:

1. Look at and print the Blog entry for Dec. 3 as it has all the ongoing work that each of you need to be keeping up with.

2. Get up to date on all your ongoing work, tracking your themes and all the literary devices. Be finished to the end of Chapter 10 by the end of the day Thursday.  Friday you will share your work with your group for some of it, and some with the class.