1) Melancholy - a gloomy state of mind, esp. when habitual
2) Invectively - censoriously abusive
3) Sinewy – tough, firm, resilient
4) Debility – a weakened or enfeebled state
5) Recompense – to repay or reward for service
6) Folly – lack of understanding or sense
7) Churlish – rude, mean
8) Uncouth – awkward, clumsy or unmannerly
9) Motley – exhibiting great diversity
10) Courtier – a person who seeks favor by flattery
11) Galled - impudence
12) Libertine – a person who is morally or sexually unrestrained
13) Embossed – to decorate with raised ornament
14) Mettle – courage and fortitude
15) Venerable – commanding respect due to age or dignity
16) Effigy – a representation or image
Here is a great explanation for how to cite Shakespeare. Use this as a source for your As You Like It paper for first term.
http://www.wsu.edu/~delahoyd/shakespeare/mla.html
Monday, August 30, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Week of August 30
Monday – Write a practice ACT essay in 30 minutes. Read Act III for this week.
Tuesday – Vocabulary day! Look up the definitions for your words, and then illustrate and present to the class. Brief discussion of country vs. city in Shakespeare.
Wednesday – Watch As You Like It.
JE – Describe what do you like and dislike about the play so far.
Thursday – ACT practice – commas, semicolons, and colons. Watch As You Like It.
Friday – Test on Acts 1,2, and 3 of As You Like It – including the short essay on country vs. city, a few questions about the characters, and vocabulary matching from Acts 1 and 2. Optional rewrites due today – either hard copy or emailed to me by 4:00 pm.
Tuesday – Vocabulary day! Look up the definitions for your words, and then illustrate and present to the class. Brief discussion of country vs. city in Shakespeare.
Wednesday – Watch As You Like It.
JE – Describe what do you like and dislike about the play so far.
Thursday – ACT practice – commas, semicolons, and colons. Watch As You Like It.
Friday – Test on Acts 1,2, and 3 of As You Like It – including the short essay on country vs. city, a few questions about the characters, and vocabulary matching from Acts 1 and 2. Optional rewrites due today – either hard copy or emailed to me by 4:00 pm.
Monday, August 23, 2010
"Stages of Man" Assignment - due Aug. 30
Seven Stages of Man – Assignment
As this is the most well-known portion of the play, I want you to spend some time with it. Using the stage that I have assigned you in class, write a paragraph about this stage of life. Be sure and look up any of the words you do not know. You may summarize Shakespeare, and then explain the stage. You may use real life examples of people you know in this stage. Give me details.
For extra credit, you may illustrate the stage. I would like to post some of these in the classroom.
The second part of the assignment is two-fold. Listen to this classic Harry Chapin song entitled “Cat’s in the Cradle.” Here’s the link to a live performance - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH46SmVv8SU. He is pre-MTV. You may think it is cheesy – but know that it can make your parents cry. Explain how Chapin divides a man’s life into stages and what they mean.
Then divide your life into stages. You may use any criteria you’d like, but you must be consistent. Divide your life into accomplishments or places you have lived. I could divide my life into all the different jobs I have had. Be creative here! Entertain me (but try not to gross me out).
That’s it! Assignment is due on Monday by 4:00 – hard copy only, in my box. Name and block and date in upper left, TNR, 14 point font if you can, please. Make sure your name is on the illustration if you choose to do it. Cite any sources you use, including Wikipedia and Youtube. Include a Works Cited page.
As this is the most well-known portion of the play, I want you to spend some time with it. Using the stage that I have assigned you in class, write a paragraph about this stage of life. Be sure and look up any of the words you do not know. You may summarize Shakespeare, and then explain the stage. You may use real life examples of people you know in this stage. Give me details.
For extra credit, you may illustrate the stage. I would like to post some of these in the classroom.
The second part of the assignment is two-fold. Listen to this classic Harry Chapin song entitled “Cat’s in the Cradle.” Here’s the link to a live performance - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH46SmVv8SU. He is pre-MTV. You may think it is cheesy – but know that it can make your parents cry. Explain how Chapin divides a man’s life into stages and what they mean.
Then divide your life into stages. You may use any criteria you’d like, but you must be consistent. Divide your life into accomplishments or places you have lived. I could divide my life into all the different jobs I have had. Be creative here! Entertain me (but try not to gross me out).
That’s it! Assignment is due on Monday by 4:00 – hard copy only, in my box. Name and block and date in upper left, TNR, 14 point font if you can, please. Make sure your name is on the illustration if you choose to do it. Cite any sources you use, including Wikipedia and Youtube. Include a Works Cited page.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Classwork for Aug. 23
Monday –
New Yorker – read for 15 minutes, then respond to the article using a quote and proper internal citation. IQCE. Practice quotes and paragraph structure today.
HW – read Act 2 for Friday.
Tuesday -
Analyze the ACT essay – read a sample. 30 min. practice essay.
Wednesday –
Watch As You Like It
JE – describe your ideal college. What is best for you?
Thursday –
Watch AYLI. Short lecture on the settings and their importance.
JE – Describe what do you like and dislike about the play so far.
Friday -
Quiz – explain the differences between the court and the forest – use examples from Acts 1 and 2. Practice ACT reading comprehension.
New Yorker – read for 15 minutes, then respond to the article using a quote and proper internal citation. IQCE. Practice quotes and paragraph structure today.
HW – read Act 2 for Friday.
Tuesday -
Analyze the ACT essay – read a sample. 30 min. practice essay.
Wednesday –
Watch As You Like It
JE – describe your ideal college. What is best for you?
Thursday –
Watch AYLI. Short lecture on the settings and their importance.
JE – Describe what do you like and dislike about the play so far.
Friday -
Quiz – explain the differences between the court and the forest – use examples from Acts 1 and 2. Practice ACT reading comprehension.
Honors Books to Purchase, please...
Semester OneThe Tempest – William Shakespeare
Leaving Mother Lake - Yang Erche Namu and Christine Mathieu
Picture of Dorian Gray – Oscar Wilde
Semester TwoFilm Study – Choose any war movie to watch and compare to Apocalypse Now
The Elegance of the Hedgehog - Muriel Barbery
Unaccustomed Earth – Jhumpa Lahiri
Leaving Mother Lake - Yang Erche Namu and Christine Mathieu
Picture of Dorian Gray – Oscar Wilde
Semester TwoFilm Study – Choose any war movie to watch and compare to Apocalypse Now
The Elegance of the Hedgehog - Muriel Barbery
Unaccustomed Earth – Jhumpa Lahiri
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Vocabulary for Quiz
Act I
1. bequeathed - to hand down; pass on
2. countenance – the look or expression of the face
3. mar – to damage or spoil
4. albeit - although
5. acquaint – to make aware
6. resolute – firmly resolved
7. mirth – amusement or laughter
8. flout – to treat with disdain or contempt
9. whetstone – a stone for sharpening
10. knavery – untrustworthy or dishonest dealing
11. usurp – to seize by force without legal right
12. curs – a mean cowardly person (also a mongrel dog0
13. irrevocable – unable to be repealed
14. Prodigal - wasteful
15. Penury – extreme poverty
16. Primogeniture – the eldest son inherits the estate
17. Foil – minor character who parallels a major character – used for contrast
18. Allusion – reference to a work of literature, film, art, or history
1. bequeathed - to hand down; pass on
2. countenance – the look or expression of the face
3. mar – to damage or spoil
4. albeit - although
5. acquaint – to make aware
6. resolute – firmly resolved
7. mirth – amusement or laughter
8. flout – to treat with disdain or contempt
9. whetstone – a stone for sharpening
10. knavery – untrustworthy or dishonest dealing
11. usurp – to seize by force without legal right
12. curs – a mean cowardly person (also a mongrel dog0
13. irrevocable – unable to be repealed
14. Prodigal - wasteful
15. Penury – extreme poverty
16. Primogeniture – the eldest son inherits the estate
17. Foil – minor character who parallels a major character – used for contrast
18. Allusion – reference to a work of literature, film, art, or history
Monday, August 16, 2010
Classwork/Homework - Week of Aug. 16th
Monday –
Journal entry – how do you feel about studying Shakespeare?
Shakespeare’s plays were not written to be read – they were written to be performed. So we’ll start with watching a film version – 30 minutes at a time until we are done. I’ll give you reading assignments to go along with the film and we’ll stop and review together.
As I was reading this play, I was looking at three different sources.
1) The play itself
2) The extensive notes (read them at the end of each page). If you have a different version of the play, borrow one from someone who ordered the “school” version.
3) Sparknotes – No Fear (might see some differences)
Watch Act 1 this week.
HW – Read Act 1 for Thurs. Bring Bible to class on Tuesday. Be ready for quiz on Friday.
Tuesday – Read the parable of the Prodigal Son. What Biblical allusions can you find to this parable in Act 1. Why did Shakespeare use this parable? How does the theme of sibling rivalry relate to today’s audience?
Shakespeare worksheet – complete in class. How much has Shakespeare influenced our modern day language?
HW – read and be ready for a quiz on Fri.
WednesdayACT reading passage practice – make copies. Vocabulary from Act 1.
Watch As You Like It
HW – read and be ready for a quiz on Fri.
ThursdayJE – turn in – how would you change the summer reading program? Give me suggestions and specific book titles.
Watch As You Like It
Finish Act 1 – list characters, relationships and characteristics. Vocab from Act 1.
Friday Quiz on AYLI and vocab.
Watch As You Like It
No homework – enjoy the Senior Retreat!
Journal entry – how do you feel about studying Shakespeare?
Shakespeare’s plays were not written to be read – they were written to be performed. So we’ll start with watching a film version – 30 minutes at a time until we are done. I’ll give you reading assignments to go along with the film and we’ll stop and review together.
As I was reading this play, I was looking at three different sources.
1) The play itself
2) The extensive notes (read them at the end of each page). If you have a different version of the play, borrow one from someone who ordered the “school” version.
3) Sparknotes – No Fear (might see some differences)
Watch Act 1 this week.
HW – Read Act 1 for Thurs. Bring Bible to class on Tuesday. Be ready for quiz on Friday.
Tuesday – Read the parable of the Prodigal Son. What Biblical allusions can you find to this parable in Act 1. Why did Shakespeare use this parable? How does the theme of sibling rivalry relate to today’s audience?
Shakespeare worksheet – complete in class. How much has Shakespeare influenced our modern day language?
HW – read and be ready for a quiz on Fri.
WednesdayACT reading passage practice – make copies. Vocabulary from Act 1.
Watch As You Like It
HW – read and be ready for a quiz on Fri.
ThursdayJE – turn in – how would you change the summer reading program? Give me suggestions and specific book titles.
Watch As You Like It
Finish Act 1 – list characters, relationships and characteristics. Vocab from Act 1.
Friday Quiz on AYLI and vocab.
Watch As You Like It
No homework – enjoy the Senior Retreat!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Homework - Week 1
Thursday's HW - Read the August 1 article by Trip Gabriel, "Plagiarism Lines Blur for Students in Digital Age" - be ready to discuss.
Friday HW - Essay due by 4:00 - emailed to me at sdunlap@esacadiana.com. Bring "As You Like It" to class.
Friday HW - Essay due by 4:00 - emailed to me at sdunlap@esacadiana.com. Bring "As You Like It" to class.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
QVC Essay
First Short Essay – QVC
Read “The Genius of QVC” by Megan McArdle, The Atlantic Magazine, June 2010 issue. Then watch QVC (or HSN) as they sell one item, start to finish. This should take about 10-15 minutes. Take notes as you watch.
The paper is really three paragraphs – about a page and a half. The first paragraph summarizes the magazine article and identifies the main thesis. You may use a direct quote if it is good – but don’t quote facts. Paraphrase and cite facts only.
Your second paragraph analyzes the rhetoric used to sell the item. Who is the market? How does the spokesperson convince you that you must buy this item?
Your third paragraph is your conclusion, based on a related issue that interests you. For example, you could express your opinion on home shopping or our materialistic society,
Your paper ends with a separate Works Cited page. You must cite the magazine article, the TV show, and any other sources you use outside of your own opinion.
As with all papers, your essay must be Times New Roman, 14 pt. font and 1.5 spacing, with standard margins. Your name, the class name, my name, and the date go in the upper left-hand corner. Page numbers are upper right. Your title can be anything but the obvious. It is centered – no underline or giant font.
This counts as half an essay (50 points).
Summary – 15 points
Analysis of Rhetoric – 15 points
Opinion – 15 points
Using MLA (Works Cited page and internal citations) – 15 points
Email your essay to me at sdunlap@esacadiana.com by Mon. at 4:00.
Read “The Genius of QVC” by Megan McArdle, The Atlantic Magazine, June 2010 issue. Then watch QVC (or HSN) as they sell one item, start to finish. This should take about 10-15 minutes. Take notes as you watch.
The paper is really three paragraphs – about a page and a half. The first paragraph summarizes the magazine article and identifies the main thesis. You may use a direct quote if it is good – but don’t quote facts. Paraphrase and cite facts only.
Your second paragraph analyzes the rhetoric used to sell the item. Who is the market? How does the spokesperson convince you that you must buy this item?
Your third paragraph is your conclusion, based on a related issue that interests you. For example, you could express your opinion on home shopping or our materialistic society,
Your paper ends with a separate Works Cited page. You must cite the magazine article, the TV show, and any other sources you use outside of your own opinion.
As with all papers, your essay must be Times New Roman, 14 pt. font and 1.5 spacing, with standard margins. Your name, the class name, my name, and the date go in the upper left-hand corner. Page numbers are upper right. Your title can be anything but the obvious. It is centered – no underline or giant font.
This counts as half an essay (50 points).
Summary – 15 points
Analysis of Rhetoric – 15 points
Opinion – 15 points
Using MLA (Works Cited page and internal citations) – 15 points
Email your essay to me at sdunlap@esacadiana.com by Mon. at 4:00.
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