November 19-23, 2012
12-2 English:
The Body portion of the Who Am I essay is to be finished and read by Mr. Griffin by November 28.
This week we shall finish the play Hamlet. The final assignment for the play is to:
1. Write an essay on whether Hamlet is in fact a tragedy. Use Aristotle's definition for a critical analysis of the play. Also, discuss the three elements that Shakespeare added to tragedies that made him so popular: abnormal conditions of the mind, element of chance or fate intervening in life, and the use of the supernatural.
OR
2. Using your strengths and learning styles, demonstrate your understanding of tragedy and relate it to the play Hamlet. This could be for example writing a song and putting it ot music, or drawing a story board letting the viewer know you know the most important elements of tragedy in the play by depicting the significant scenes in a drawing.
Also, begin making a comparison and contrast between the two characters Hamlet and Laertes.
11 Culinary:
This week the class is making dessert for the senior's dinner in North Head on Tuesday. As well, the class is catering the Home Hardware Ladies night, making hors d'oeuvers and dessert for the event. As well, students need to be present Thursday night at 6:30 to set up and serve. Friday we shall be serving lunch at school for teachers who order.
10 English:
This week we are beginning a novel, Anthem. There will be questions for each chapter that must be read by Mr. Griffin. As well, there are vocabulary words.
Vocabulary for Chapter 1:
transgression: violation of laws or morals
toga: a garment made out of a sheet of material, by wrapping in a special manner
pulpit: a stand from which a leader would give a lecture.
dais: a raised platform for special guests
convulsions: involuntary shaking of the body
befell: something bad has happened to someone
union: to join together
vocation: a job for which one is paid
avocation: a task one does for enjoyment, but not usually for pay; a hobby
mandate: an official order
attone: to make amends for some wrongful act
sundial: a time piece, that tells time, by casting shadows of an upright arm on a clock face.
Questions for Chapter 1:
1. What is the name of the main character?
2. What are the characteristics for the main character so far, and how do you know this?
3. What did the main character find in the ravine? Why was this find important to him?
4. Is 15 a good age for someone to be told what he or she will do for the rest of his or her life?
5. Why do you think this society is the way it is--with no individualism, and no thinking allowed.
Vocabulary Ch. 2
furrow: a narrow groove, as in the land after it is plowed, or as in wrinkled skin
taut:tense or very tight
falter: unsteady of action or word
transgressor: to violate a law, a wrong doing,
pyre: a fire usually to burn something or someone deliberately
spangle: glittering material such as a sequin
fraternity: brotherhood, men who have banded together for self improvement
solidarity: union or fellowship arising from common responsibilities or interest
lassitude: weariness of the body or mind
heed: give attention to someone, please notice
eugenics: the belief of improving life for the human population, discouraging reproduction of anyone with any defects
defy: to challenge the power of something or someone
deigned: to think fit or in accordance with one's authority; destined
fear: uncomfortable to the state of being very afraid of the unknown, or a known bad fate.
Questions on Chapter 2:
1. A female character was introduced in chapter two. What was her name?
2. Describe the female's personality or character traits.
3. What was the female character's job? Do you consider her job valuable or menial (not a job of much value--anyone could do it)?
4. What law does Equality 7-2521 break in this chapter?
5. Why does Equality 7-2521 become jealous?
6. What emotion does Equality 7-2521 feel is hanging over the whole city?
7. What is the lost word that Equality 7-2521 seeks?
12-2 English:
The Body portion of the Who Am I essay is to be finished and read by Mr. Griffin by November 28.
This week we shall finish the play Hamlet. The final assignment for the play is to:
1. Write an essay on whether Hamlet is in fact a tragedy. Use Aristotle's definition for a critical analysis of the play. Also, discuss the three elements that Shakespeare added to tragedies that made him so popular: abnormal conditions of the mind, element of chance or fate intervening in life, and the use of the supernatural.
OR
2. Using your strengths and learning styles, demonstrate your understanding of tragedy and relate it to the play Hamlet. This could be for example writing a song and putting it ot music, or drawing a story board letting the viewer know you know the most important elements of tragedy in the play by depicting the significant scenes in a drawing.
Also, begin making a comparison and contrast between the two characters Hamlet and Laertes.
11 Culinary:
This week the class is making dessert for the senior's dinner in North Head on Tuesday. As well, the class is catering the Home Hardware Ladies night, making hors d'oeuvers and dessert for the event. As well, students need to be present Thursday night at 6:30 to set up and serve. Friday we shall be serving lunch at school for teachers who order.
10 English:
This week we are beginning a novel, Anthem. There will be questions for each chapter that must be read by Mr. Griffin. As well, there are vocabulary words.
Vocabulary for Chapter 1:
transgression: violation of laws or morals
toga: a garment made out of a sheet of material, by wrapping in a special manner
pulpit: a stand from which a leader would give a lecture.
dais: a raised platform for special guests
convulsions: involuntary shaking of the body
befell: something bad has happened to someone
union: to join together
vocation: a job for which one is paid
avocation: a task one does for enjoyment, but not usually for pay; a hobby
mandate: an official order
attone: to make amends for some wrongful act
sundial: a time piece, that tells time, by casting shadows of an upright arm on a clock face.
Questions for Chapter 1:
1. What is the name of the main character?
2. What are the characteristics for the main character so far, and how do you know this?
3. What did the main character find in the ravine? Why was this find important to him?
4. Is 15 a good age for someone to be told what he or she will do for the rest of his or her life?
5. Why do you think this society is the way it is--with no individualism, and no thinking allowed.
Vocabulary Ch. 2
furrow: a narrow groove, as in the land after it is plowed, or as in wrinkled skin
taut:tense or very tight
falter: unsteady of action or word
transgressor: to violate a law, a wrong doing,
pyre: a fire usually to burn something or someone deliberately
spangle: glittering material such as a sequin
fraternity: brotherhood, men who have banded together for self improvement
solidarity: union or fellowship arising from common responsibilities or interest
lassitude: weariness of the body or mind
heed: give attention to someone, please notice
eugenics: the belief of improving life for the human population, discouraging reproduction of anyone with any defects
defy: to challenge the power of something or someone
deigned: to think fit or in accordance with one's authority; destined
fear: uncomfortable to the state of being very afraid of the unknown, or a known bad fate.
Questions on Chapter 2:
1. A female character was introduced in chapter two. What was her name?
2. Describe the female's personality or character traits.
3. What was the female character's job? Do you consider her job valuable or menial (not a job of much value--anyone could do it)?
4. What law does Equality 7-2521 break in this chapter?
5. Why does Equality 7-2521 become jealous?
6. What emotion does Equality 7-2521 feel is hanging over the whole city?
7. What is the lost word that Equality 7-2521 seeks?
posted by Robert Griffin at 12:06 PM
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