British Literature 23-24-Period 2 Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr Benjamin Rodriguez
- Term
- 2023-2024 School Year
- Department
- English
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
Due:
Romanticism Mini Project
Please read the instructions attached.
1. You should turn in the work packet physically together with your illustration, unless otherwise told so.
2. The written response should be submitted through turnitin.com
N.B. Do not forget to include textual evidence with line numbers in you written response.
1. You should turn in the work packet physically together with your illustration, unless otherwise told so.
2. The written response should be submitted through turnitin.com
N.B. Do not forget to include textual evidence with line numbers in you written response.
Due:
Romanticism Mini Project
Please read the instructions attached.
1. You should turn in the work packet physically together with your illustration, unless otherwise told so.
2. The written response should be submitted through turnitin.com
N.B. Do not forget to include textual evidence with line numbers in you written response.
1. You should turn in the work packet physically together with your illustration, unless otherwise told so.
2. The written response should be submitted through turnitin.com
N.B. Do not forget to include textual evidence with line numbers in you written response.
Past Assignments
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To A Mouse
Read the following poem. You may follow along with the translation.
Complete the questions attached.
Complete the questions attached.
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To A Mouse
Read the following poem. You may follow along with the translation.
Complete the questions attached.
Complete the questions attached.
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William Blake: The Lamb, The Tyger
Read the following poems.
Complete the following worksheets.
Complete the following worksheets.
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William Blake: The Lamb, The Tyger
Read the following poems.
Complete the following worksheets.
Complete the following worksheets.
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William Blake: The Lamb, The Tyger
Read the following poems.
Complete the following worksheets.
Complete the following worksheets.
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Grammar & Syntax: Independent & Subordinate Clauses
Complete all of exercise 1 & 2.
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Grammar & Syntax: Independent & Subordinate Clauses
Complete all of exercise 1 & 2.
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Gulliver's Travels - Jonathan Swift (II)
Read the assigned pages & complete the included questions.
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Gulliver's Travels - Jonathan Swift (II)
Read the assigned pages & complete the included questions.
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Gulliver's Travels - Jonathan Swift (II)
Read the assigned pages & complete the included questions.
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Gulliver's Travels - Jonathan Swift (II)
Read the assigned pages & complete the included questions.
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Phrases Quiz
Review all exercises and .pdf's regarding phrases.
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Phrases Quiz
Review all exercises and .pdf's regarding phrases.
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Gulliver's Travels - Jonathan Swift
Read the assigned pages & complete the included questions.
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Gulliver's Travels - Jonathan Swift
Read the assigned pages & complete the included questions.
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Gulliver's Travels - Jonathan Swift
Read the assigned pages & complete the included questions.
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Appositive Phrases
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Journal of the Plague Year Review
Answer q.'s 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7.
You may refer to the reading as necessary to respond in complete sentences.
You may refer to the reading as necessary to respond in complete sentences.
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A Journal of the Plague Year
After reading the excerpt attached, respond to:
Critical Reading questions 1-3 both a & b (pg 595)
In a paragraph (5 sentence minimum), explain what the quote "for here was no difference made, but poor and rich went together." Keep in mind the context in which it is written and how this can be applied universally in history. Refer to the value of material things, success and accolades when confronted with the reality of death.
Critical Reading questions 1-3 both a & b (pg 595)
In a paragraph (5 sentence minimum), explain what the quote "for here was no difference made, but poor and rich went together." Keep in mind the context in which it is written and how this can be applied universally in history. Refer to the value of material things, success and accolades when confronted with the reality of death.
Due:
A Journal of the Plague Year
After reading the excerpt attached, respond to:
Critical Reading questions 1-3 both a & b (pg 595)
In a paragraph (5 sentence minimum), explain what the quote "for here was no difference made, but poor and rich went together." Keep in mind the context in which it is written and how this can be applied universally in history. Refer to the value of material things, success and accolades when confronted with the reality of death.
Critical Reading questions 1-3 both a & b (pg 595)
In a paragraph (5 sentence minimum), explain what the quote "for here was no difference made, but poor and rich went together." Keep in mind the context in which it is written and how this can be applied universally in history. Refer to the value of material things, success and accolades when confronted with the reality of death.
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17th/18th Century Responses
I. Answer the following with a paragraph (3 sentences minimum) for each response.
1. The 17th/18th century saw problems between the Protestants, Catholics, and Puritans. List three events/monarchs from those seen in the presentation which facilitated or promoted these problems, including how this was so.
2. Supposing you lived during these centuries, which proposals would you have in order to resolve these problems, instead of making them graver (include at least two)?
II. Respond to the following as requested.
3. Image yourself to be living during the Great Plague of London. Including details from the presentation and from your own knowledge, describe your experience in a short narrative style (1 paragraph).
4. The next story we will read is called “Journal of the Plague Year”. Make 3 predictions of what the story will be like based on its title.
1. The 17th/18th century saw problems between the Protestants, Catholics, and Puritans. List three events/monarchs from those seen in the presentation which facilitated or promoted these problems, including how this was so.
2. Supposing you lived during these centuries, which proposals would you have in order to resolve these problems, instead of making them graver (include at least two)?
II. Respond to the following as requested.
3. Image yourself to be living during the Great Plague of London. Including details from the presentation and from your own knowledge, describe your experience in a short narrative style (1 paragraph).
4. The next story we will read is called “Journal of the Plague Year”. Make 3 predictions of what the story will be like based on its title.
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Grammar Review: Verbal Phrases
Complete the following:
Review exercise A: a-c.
Exercise 5: 1-4
Exercise 6: 1-5
Review Exercise B: a-e.
Review exercise A: a-c.
Exercise 5: 1-4
Exercise 6: 1-5
Review Exercise B: a-e.
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EC Short Story - Easter
Read the story attached.
Complete the following:
1. Name 2 crimes committed by Flambeau before he "suddenly ceased keeping the world in a turmoil."
2. Which analogy does Chesterton use to express the "one thing which Flambeau, with all his dexterity of disguise, could not cover"?
3. Who had "had a face as round and dull as a Norfolk dumpling;... eyes as empty as the North Sea"?
4. Who expresses the following phrase: “The criminal is the creative artist; the detective only the critic.” What example is given of this at the restaurant? Which is given at the fruit shop? Which is given by the broken window?
Explain the meaning of the phrase.
5. Why couldn't Fr Brown give Flambeau the parcel?
6. What allowed Fr Brown to know that Flambeau was not a priest?
Complete the following:
1. Name 2 crimes committed by Flambeau before he "suddenly ceased keeping the world in a turmoil."
2. Which analogy does Chesterton use to express the "one thing which Flambeau, with all his dexterity of disguise, could not cover"?
3. Who had "had a face as round and dull as a Norfolk dumpling;... eyes as empty as the North Sea"?
4. Who expresses the following phrase: “The criminal is the creative artist; the detective only the critic.” What example is given of this at the restaurant? Which is given at the fruit shop? Which is given by the broken window?
Explain the meaning of the phrase.
5. Why couldn't Fr Brown give Flambeau the parcel?
6. What allowed Fr Brown to know that Flambeau was not a priest?
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EC Short Story - Easter
Read the story attached.
Complete the following:
1. Name 2 crimes committed by Flambeau before he "suddenly ceased keeping the world in a turmoil."
2. Which analogy does Chesterton use to express the "one thing which Flambeau, with all his dexterity of disguise, could not cover"?
3. Who had "had a face as round and dull as a Norfolk dumpling;... eyes as empty as the North Sea"?
4. Who expresses the following phrase: “The criminal is the creative artist; the detective only the critic.” What example is given of this at the restaurant? Which is given at the fruit shop? Which is given by the broken window?
Explain the meaning of the phrase.
5. Why couldn't Fr Brown give Flambeau the parcel?
6. What allowed Fr Brown to know that Flambeau was not a priest?
Complete the following:
1. Name 2 crimes committed by Flambeau before he "suddenly ceased keeping the world in a turmoil."
2. Which analogy does Chesterton use to express the "one thing which Flambeau, with all his dexterity of disguise, could not cover"?
3. Who had "had a face as round and dull as a Norfolk dumpling;... eyes as empty as the North Sea"?
4. Who expresses the following phrase: “The criminal is the creative artist; the detective only the critic.” What example is given of this at the restaurant? Which is given at the fruit shop? Which is given by the broken window?
Explain the meaning of the phrase.
5. Why couldn't Fr Brown give Flambeau the parcel?
6. What allowed Fr Brown to know that Flambeau was not a priest?
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EC Short Story - Easter
Read the story attached.
Complete the following:
1. Name 2 crimes committed by Flambeau before he "suddenly ceased keeping the world in a turmoil."
2. Which analogy does Chesterton use to express the "one thing which Flambeau, with all his dexterity of disguise, could not cover"?
3. Who had "had a face as round and dull as a Norfolk dumpling;... eyes as empty as the North Sea"?
4. Who expresses the following phrase: “The criminal is the creative artist; the detective only the critic.” What example is given of this at the restaurant? Which is given at the fruit shop? Which is given by the broken window?
Explain the meaning of the phrase.
5. Why couldn't Fr Brown give Flambeau the parcel?
6. What allowed Fr Brown to know that Flambeau was not a priest?
Complete the following:
1. Name 2 crimes committed by Flambeau before he "suddenly ceased keeping the world in a turmoil."
2. Which analogy does Chesterton use to express the "one thing which Flambeau, with all his dexterity of disguise, could not cover"?
3. Who had "had a face as round and dull as a Norfolk dumpling;... eyes as empty as the North Sea"?
4. Who expresses the following phrase: “The criminal is the creative artist; the detective only the critic.” What example is given of this at the restaurant? Which is given at the fruit shop? Which is given by the broken window?
Explain the meaning of the phrase.
5. Why couldn't Fr Brown give Flambeau the parcel?
6. What allowed Fr Brown to know that Flambeau was not a priest?
Due:
EC Short Story - Easter
Read the story attached.
Complete the following:
1. Name 2 crimes committed by Flambeau before he "suddenly ceased keeping the world in a turmoil."
2. Which analogy does Chesterton use to express the "one thing which Flambeau, with all his dexterity of disguise, could not cover"?
3. Who had "had a face as round and dull as a Norfolk dumpling;... eyes as empty as the North Sea"?
4. Who expresses the following phrase: “The criminal is the creative artist; the detective only the critic.” What example is given of this at the restaurant? Which is given at the fruit shop? Which is given by the broken window?
Explain the meaning of the phrase.
5. Why couldn't Fr Brown give Flambeau the parcel?
6. What allowed Fr Brown to know that Flambeau was not a priest?
Complete the following:
1. Name 2 crimes committed by Flambeau before he "suddenly ceased keeping the world in a turmoil."
2. Which analogy does Chesterton use to express the "one thing which Flambeau, with all his dexterity of disguise, could not cover"?
3. Who had "had a face as round and dull as a Norfolk dumpling;... eyes as empty as the North Sea"?
4. Who expresses the following phrase: “The criminal is the creative artist; the detective only the critic.” What example is given of this at the restaurant? Which is given at the fruit shop? Which is given by the broken window?
Explain the meaning of the phrase.
5. Why couldn't Fr Brown give Flambeau the parcel?
6. What allowed Fr Brown to know that Flambeau was not a priest?
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Grammar review: Participial Phrases
Complete exercises:
1 (#1-5)
2 (#1-5)
3 (all #'s)
1 (#1-5)
2 (#1-5)
3 (all #'s)
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Grammar review: Participial Phrases
Complete exercises:
1 (#1-5)
2 (#1-5)
3 (all #'s)
1 (#1-5)
2 (#1-5)
3 (all #'s)
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Grammar review: Prepositional Phrases
Complete exercises:
1 (#1-5)
2 (#1-5)
3 (all #'s)
1 (#1-5)
2 (#1-5)
3 (all #'s)
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MOTOE Unit Test
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MOTOE Unit Test
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Grammar Review: Complements
Complete the following exercises based on the discussion in class. Refer back to the text as necessary.
Exercise 2: #1-10
Exercise 3: #1-10
Exercise 2: #1-10
Exercise 3: #1-10
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Grammar Review: Subjects
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MOTOE Pt 7
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MOTOE Pt 7
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MOTOE Pt 7
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Grammar Review: Adv., Prep., Conj., Interj.
Complete the Review on the last page. All numbers (1-25).
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Grammar Review: Adv., Prep., Conj., Interj.
Complete the Review on the last page. All numbers (1-25).
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MOTOE pt.5
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MOTOE pt.5
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MOTOE pt.5
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Rewarding Relationships Lesson Quiz
Be sure to check your work before submitting. You can only take the quiz once.
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Digital Citizenship Program
Follow the slides attached together with your partner.
Please fill out the attached doc.
Go to the assigned quiz and complete the questions.
Please fill out the attached doc.
Go to the assigned quiz and complete the questions.
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Digital Citizenship Program
Follow the slides attached together with your partner.
Please fill out the attached doc.
Go to the assigned quiz and complete the questions.
Please fill out the attached doc.
Go to the assigned quiz and complete the questions.
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Grammar Review: Verbs
Complete all of exercise 5 and the writing application.
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Grammar Review: Verbs
Complete all of exercise 5 and the writing application.
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Grammar Review: Verbs
Complete all of exercise 5 and the writing application.
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Adjective Exercises
Read the .pdf document.
Complete 1-10 of Exercise 3, referring to the text as necessary.
Complete 1-10 of Exercise 3, referring to the text as necessary.
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MOTOE VOCAB
Please find the meaning of the following vocabulary:
1. adroit
2. averted
3. caprice
4. corroborating
5. elucidate
6. enamored
7. furtive
8. inertia
9. meager
10. monotonous
11. muddled
12. nebulous
13. pacify
14. perfunctory
15. truculent
16. unobtrusive
*Some words may have more than one meaning.
QUIZ 02/13
1. adroit
2. averted
3. caprice
4. corroborating
5. elucidate
6. enamored
7. furtive
8. inertia
9. meager
10. monotonous
11. muddled
12. nebulous
13. pacify
14. perfunctory
15. truculent
16. unobtrusive
*Some words may have more than one meaning.
QUIZ 02/13
Due:
MOTOE VOCAB
Please find the meaning of the following vocabulary:
1. adroit
2. averted
3. caprice
4. corroborating
5. elucidate
6. enamored
7. furtive
8. inertia
9. meager
10. monotonous
11. muddled
12. nebulous
13. pacify
14. perfunctory
15. truculent
16. unobtrusive
*Some words may have more than one meaning.
QUIZ 02/13
1. adroit
2. averted
3. caprice
4. corroborating
5. elucidate
6. enamored
7. furtive
8. inertia
9. meager
10. monotonous
11. muddled
12. nebulous
13. pacify
14. perfunctory
15. truculent
16. unobtrusive
*Some words may have more than one meaning.
QUIZ 02/13
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MOTOE Part 2
Complete the attached worksheet, based off our reading of Ch. 4 & 5.
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MOTOE Part 2
Complete the attached worksheet, based off our reading of Ch. 4 & 5.
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MOTOE Ch. 3 Analysis
Review the American characters presented in the chapter (eg. pg. 24, pg. 26, pg. 28-30).
Review the European characters presented in the chapter (eg. pg. 25, pg. 27).
What does this representation say about the cultural conceptions expressed by the author? (4 sentence minimum response-use at least one quote)
Review the European characters presented in the chapter (eg. pg. 25, pg. 27).
What does this representation say about the cultural conceptions expressed by the author? (4 sentence minimum response-use at least one quote)
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Pronoun Exercises
Read the .pdf document.
Complete 1-7, referring to the text as necessary.
Complete 1-7, referring to the text as necessary.
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Pronoun Exercises
Read the .pdf document.
Complete 1-7, referring to the text as necessary.
Complete 1-7, referring to the text as necessary.
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Final Essay Submission
-Please submit the final version of your essay through turnitin.com
-Submit the copies of your essay planning packet in person.
-Submit the copies of your essay planning packet in person.
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An Upheaval - Anton Chekhov
1. List five important details about Anton Chekhov (Read pg. 1012)
2. Read "An Upheaval" by Anton Chekhov on pg. 1013-1020
3. Answer #1-3 on pg. 1020
2. Read "An Upheaval" by Anton Chekhov on pg. 1013-1020
3. Answer #1-3 on pg. 1020
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An Upheaval - Anton Chekhov
1. List five important details about Anton Chekhov (Read pg. 1012)
2. Read "An Upheaval" by Anton Chekhov on pg. 1013-1020
3. Answer #1-3 on pg. 1020
2. Read "An Upheaval" by Anton Chekhov on pg. 1013-1020
3. Answer #1-3 on pg. 1020
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"Don Juan" & "A Shocking Accident"
1. Read "Don Juan" pg. 861-863
2. Answer #1-5 pg. 863
3. Read "A Shocking Accident" pg. 1262-1268
4. Answer #1-4 pg. 1268
2. Answer #1-5 pg. 863
3. Read "A Shocking Accident" pg. 1262-1268
4. Answer #1-4 pg. 1268
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"Don Juan" & "A Shocking Accident"
1. Read "Don Juan" pg. 861-863
2. Answer #1-5 pg. 863
3. Read "A Shocking Accident" pg. 1262-1268
4. Answer #1-4 pg. 1268
2. Answer #1-5 pg. 863
3. Read "A Shocking Accident" pg. 1262-1268
4. Answer #1-4 pg. 1268
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Hard Times - Charles Dickens
1. Read "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens on pages 996-1004.
2. Answer #1-3 on page 1004.
3. How does this story reflect society today? Which parallels can be drawn?
4. In this more “scientific” age, why do people still continue to believe in ghosts and other superstitions?
2. Answer #1-3 on page 1004.
3. How does this story reflect society today? Which parallels can be drawn?
4. In this more “scientific” age, why do people still continue to believe in ghosts and other superstitions?
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Hard Times - Charles Dickens
1. Read "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens on pages 996-1004.
2. Answer #1-3 on page 1004.
3. How does this story reflect society today? Which parallels can be drawn?
4. In this more “scientific” age, why do people still continue to believe in ghosts and other superstitions?
2. Answer #1-3 on page 1004.
3. How does this story reflect society today? Which parallels can be drawn?
4. In this more “scientific” age, why do people still continue to believe in ghosts and other superstitions?
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Oedipus the King
1. Explain the following quote from Sophocles: “Numberless are the world’s wonders, but none / More wonderful than man.” Do you agree? Why or why not? (6-8 sentences)
2. Read "Oedipus the King" pg. 422-428
3. Answer #1-4 p. 428 (Attach Google Doc)
2. Read "Oedipus the King" pg. 422-428
3. Answer #1-4 p. 428 (Attach Google Doc)
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Oedipus the King
1. Explain the following quote from Sophocles: “Numberless are the world’s wonders, but none / More wonderful than man.” Do you agree? Why or why not? (6-8 sentences)
2. Read "Oedipus the King" pg. 422-428
3. Answer #1-4 p. 428 (Attach Google Doc)
2. Read "Oedipus the King" pg. 422-428
3. Answer #1-4 p. 428 (Attach Google Doc)
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Grammar Exercises & Abstract Noun Writing Assignment
Complete the grammar exercises and abstract noun writing assignment on loose leaf sheet of paper.
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Winter Final Exam Study Guide 23
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Extra Credit: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
-Please read the following short story.
-Write a 6 sentence review of the short story including each of the following:
A brief summary
Particularly positive highlights
Points which could have been better
Conclude & rate
-Write a 6 sentence review of the short story including each of the following:
A brief summary
Particularly positive highlights
Points which could have been better
Conclude & rate
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Extra Credit: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
-Please read the following short story.
-Write a 6 sentence review of the short story including each of the following:
A brief summary
Particularly positive highlights
Points which could have been better
Conclude & rate
*This assignment must be submitted through https://www.turnitin.com/ in order for credit to be given.
-Write a 6 sentence review of the short story including each of the following:
A brief summary
Particularly positive highlights
Points which could have been better
Conclude & rate
*This assignment must be submitted through https://www.turnitin.com/ in order for credit to be given.
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Macbeth Apparitions Worksheet
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Macbeth Apparitions Worksheet
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Macbeth Act 3
Answer the following questions based on the reading in class and on your own.
1. How does Macbeth manage to talk the two murderers into killing Banquo? I.e., how does he justify Banquo’s assassination?
2. Describe how both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are not satisfied but worse off, even though Macbeth is now king.
3. As Banquo is murdered, his son escapes. What is the significance of this?
4. Describe how the banquet results in a disaster for Macbeth? Give one specific example of this, with a quote to justify your reasoning.
1. How does Macbeth manage to talk the two murderers into killing Banquo? I.e., how does he justify Banquo’s assassination?
2. Describe how both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are not satisfied but worse off, even though Macbeth is now king.
3. As Banquo is murdered, his son escapes. What is the significance of this?
4. Describe how the banquet results in a disaster for Macbeth? Give one specific example of this, with a quote to justify your reasoning.
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Macbeth Act 3
Answer the following questions based on the reading in class and on your own.
1. How does Macbeth manage to talk the two murderers into killing Banquo? I.e., how does he justify Banquo’s assassination?
2. Describe how both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are not satisfied but worse off, even though Macbeth is now king.
3. As Banquo is murdered, his son escapes. What is the significance of this?
4. Describe how the banquet results in a disaster for Macbeth? Give one specific example of this, with a quote to justify your reasoning.
1. How does Macbeth manage to talk the two murderers into killing Banquo? I.e., how does he justify Banquo’s assassination?
2. Describe how both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are not satisfied but worse off, even though Macbeth is now king.
3. As Banquo is murdered, his son escapes. What is the significance of this?
4. Describe how the banquet results in a disaster for Macbeth? Give one specific example of this, with a quote to justify your reasoning.
Due:
Macbeth Influence Chart
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Renaissance & Macbeth Notes Worksheet
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Shakespearean Sonnets
Answer the following questions based on the reading & discussion of these sonnets.
1. Which is the overarching theme seen in both sonnet XII and sonnet LXXIII?
2. Name one image appearing in both sonnets. Use one quote from each sonnet to show the image being used.
3. Explain the meaning of the following quote in sonnet XII"And nothing 'gainst Time's scythe can make defence/Save breed".
4. What does the following quote tell you about the temporal perspective of the author when writing sonnet LXIII:
"In me thou see'st the glowing of such fireThat on the ashes of his youth doth lie,
As the death-bed whereon it must expire
Consumed with that which it was nourish'd by."
1. Which is the overarching theme seen in both sonnet XII and sonnet LXXIII?
2. Name one image appearing in both sonnets. Use one quote from each sonnet to show the image being used.
3. Explain the meaning of the following quote in sonnet XII"And nothing 'gainst Time's scythe can make defence/Save breed".
4. What does the following quote tell you about the temporal perspective of the author when writing sonnet LXIII:
"In me thou see'st the glowing of such fireThat on the ashes of his youth doth lie,
As the death-bed whereon it must expire
Consumed with that which it was nourish'd by."
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High & Late Middle Ages Quiz
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High & Late Middle Ages Quiz
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High & Late Middle Ages Study Guide
Complete all parts of the sheet before the test.
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High & Late Middle Ages Study Guide
Complete all parts of the sheet before the test.
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The Canterbury Tales
Answer the following questions:
1. During which season do most people go on pilgrimage in England, according to the prologue? Which place do they go to?
2. Give one indirect characterization of the Nun/Prioress. Does Chaucer represent her positively or not?
3. Give one direct characterization of the Oxford Cleric. Does Chaucer represent him positively or not?
1. During which season do most people go on pilgrimage in England, according to the prologue? Which place do they go to?
2. Give one indirect characterization of the Nun/Prioress. Does Chaucer represent her positively or not?
3. Give one direct characterization of the Oxford Cleric. Does Chaucer represent him positively or not?
Due:
The Canterbury Tales
Answer the following questions:
1. During which season do most people go on pilgrimage in England, according to the prologue? Which place do they go to?
2. Give one indirect characterization of the Nun/Prioress. Does Chaucer represent her positively or not?
3. Give one direct characterization of the Oxford Cleric. Does Chaucer represent him positively or not?
1. During which season do most people go on pilgrimage in England, according to the prologue? Which place do they go to?
2. Give one indirect characterization of the Nun/Prioress. Does Chaucer represent her positively or not?
3. Give one direct characterization of the Oxford Cleric. Does Chaucer represent him positively or not?
Due:
Canterbury Tales Worksheets
Please read the following parts of the prologue and complete the worksheets assigned.
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Written Response
Respond to each of the following by providing a complete answer in 3 sentences (min. for each question).
1. In lines 464-477, how does Sir Gawain react when he considers his own actions?
2. What has Sir Gawain learned from his second encounter with the Green Knight?
3. Using the example of Sir Gawain, explain whether it is more important to achieve goals or to learn from mistakes.
4. Which three characteristics of Sir Gawain make him a good choice for a Medieval Romance knight hero? Show these characteristics with an example from the poem.
1. In lines 464-477, how does Sir Gawain react when he considers his own actions?
2. What has Sir Gawain learned from his second encounter with the Green Knight?
3. Using the example of Sir Gawain, explain whether it is more important to achieve goals or to learn from mistakes.
4. Which three characteristics of Sir Gawain make him a good choice for a Medieval Romance knight hero? Show these characteristics with an example from the poem.
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St George (Example of Chivalry)
Read the following short story which illustrates the life of St George, patron saint of England, inspiration and prototype of Christian knighthood.
From the two anecdotes given, refer one example which illustrates one of the behaviors a knight should exhibit, as seen in class.
Your response should be 5 sentences minimum.
*Refer back to your notes on the High Middle ages as necessary.
From the two anecdotes given, refer one example which illustrates one of the behaviors a knight should exhibit, as seen in class.
Your response should be 5 sentences minimum.
*Refer back to your notes on the High Middle ages as necessary.
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St George (Example of Chivalry)
Read the following short story which illustrates the life of St George, patron saint of England, inspiration and prototype of Christian knighthood.
From the two anecdotes given, refer one example which illustrates one of the behaviors a knight should exhibit, as seen in class.
Your response should be 5 sentences minimum.
*Refer back to your notes on the High Middle ages as necessary.
From the two anecdotes given, refer one example which illustrates one of the behaviors a knight should exhibit, as seen in class.
Your response should be 5 sentences minimum.
*Refer back to your notes on the High Middle ages as necessary.
Due:
Beowulf Study guide
Due:
Beowulf Exam
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Beowulf: The Spoils and The Farewell
Respond to the following in a short paragraph (3-5 sentences, as necessary).
1. Beowulf has human as well as heroic aspects.
List two characteristics that make Beowulf a legendary, or epic, hero.
Find one passage that shows his more human side. Explain your choice.
2. Is Beowulf a believable character, or is he "too heroic"? Give examples. Do you think he is more or less identified with because of how believable he is?
3. Do you think Beowulf's great deeds make him a good role model for his time and for today? Explain.
1. Beowulf has human as well as heroic aspects.
List two characteristics that make Beowulf a legendary, or epic, hero.
Find one passage that shows his more human side. Explain your choice.
2. Is Beowulf a believable character, or is he "too heroic"? Give examples. Do you think he is more or less identified with because of how believable he is?
3. Do you think Beowulf's great deeds make him a good role model for his time and for today? Explain.
Due:
The Last Battle
1. How does each creature that Beowulf battles represent an extreme and dangerous form of warrior values?
List creature battled
show the behavior of Beowulf
explain the value that is represented
List creature battled
show the behavior of Beowulf
explain the value that is represented
Due:
Grendel's Appearance Mini Project
10/09/2023
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The Battle with Grendel & The Monster's Lair
1. What are Grendel's goals as he approaches and enters Herot?
2. What is Grendel's motivation to have and work towards these goals?
3. What do we know about Grendel's background, based on the reading?
2. What is Grendel's motivation to have and work towards these goals?
3. What do we know about Grendel's background, based on the reading?
Due:
The Battle With Grendel's Mother
Answer with three sentences for each question.
1. Paraphrase Beowulf's experience with Grendel's mother.
2. List three important details of the battle with Grendel's mother. You may refer to Beowulf, the location or other.
3. What is the significance of this event in the context of the theme of good vs evil?
1. Paraphrase Beowulf's experience with Grendel's mother.
2. List three important details of the battle with Grendel's mother. You may refer to Beowulf, the location or other.
3. What is the significance of this event in the context of the theme of good vs evil?
Due:
Coming of Beowulf
1. Why does Beowulf travel to Herot?
2. What doe his motives for the trip tell you about his character?
3. How does the contrast between Grendel and Beowulf turn their conflict into a fight between good and evil?
2. What doe his motives for the trip tell you about his character?
3. How does the contrast between Grendel and Beowulf turn their conflict into a fight between good and evil?
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The Wrath of Grendel
1. What annoys Grendel and leads to his attacks?
2. What universal conflict lies behind his war with Hrothgar's men?
2. What universal conflict lies behind his war with Hrothgar's men?
Due:
The Wrath of Grendel
1. What annoys Grendel and leads to his attacks?
2. What universal conflict lies behind his war with Hrothgar's men?
2. What universal conflict lies behind his war with Hrothgar's men?
Due:
Beowulf: Comparing Translations
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Alliteration & Kennings Worksheet
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The Seafarer Critical Reading
Answer the following from pg 25:
1. Identify three images related to weather in the first stanza. What does each convey about the speaker's experiences at sea?
4. What does the speaker mean when he says in lines 58-61, "And yet my heart wanders away,/ My soul roams with the sea,.../.../...returning ravenous with desire,..."? Is the speaker fully at home on land, on the sea, or on neither place? Explain.
6. Can people find a way of life in which they are fully happy, or, like the seafarer, will they always have longings for another place? Explain.
1. Identify three images related to weather in the first stanza. What does each convey about the speaker's experiences at sea?
4. What does the speaker mean when he says in lines 58-61, "And yet my heart wanders away,/ My soul roams with the sea,.../.../...returning ravenous with desire,..."? Is the speaker fully at home on land, on the sea, or on neither place? Explain.
6. Can people find a way of life in which they are fully happy, or, like the seafarer, will they always have longings for another place? Explain.
Due:
The Seafarer Critical Reading
Answer the following from pg 25:
1. Identify three images related to weather in the first stanza. What does each convey about the speaker's experiences at sea?
4. What does the speaker mean when he says in lines 58-61, "And yet my heart wanders away,/ My soul roams with the sea,.../.../...returning ravenous with desire,..."? Is the speaker fully at home on land, on the sea, or on neither place? Explain.
6. Can people find a way of life in which they are fully happy, or, like the seafarer, will they always have longings for another place? Explain.
1. Identify three images related to weather in the first stanza. What does each convey about the speaker's experiences at sea?
4. What does the speaker mean when he says in lines 58-61, "And yet my heart wanders away,/ My soul roams with the sea,.../.../...returning ravenous with desire,..."? Is the speaker fully at home on land, on the sea, or on neither place? Explain.
6. Can people find a way of life in which they are fully happy, or, like the seafarer, will they always have longings for another place? Explain.
Due:
Viking Short Story Writing prompt
Select one of the following. Draft a short story based on the prompt.
1. You are walking out on the clifftop, and you see a fleet of Viking ships on the horizon. As you watch, you realize they are heading towards the coast.
What do you do in order to protect yourself and those you live with?
What valuable items do you try to keep safe? How?
What effect does the Viking incursion have on yourself, your family, those around you?
What reactions do those around you have after the incursion?
2.
It is the mid-800s, and groups from Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden) are launching
attacks and creating havoc throughout Europe in the hope of finding treasure and a new
home. You, a young Viking trying to prove yourself, have been chosen to lead one of these
voyages.
Why were you chosen (traits, skills, family background, etc.)?
Where did you come from (country, rural/village, etc.)?
Where do you go? (Name and describe a specific place)
What and who do you see? (Give specific peoples, ways of speaking and items you acquire)
1. You are walking out on the clifftop, and you see a fleet of Viking ships on the horizon. As you watch, you realize they are heading towards the coast.
What do you do in order to protect yourself and those you live with?
What valuable items do you try to keep safe? How?
What effect does the Viking incursion have on yourself, your family, those around you?
What reactions do those around you have after the incursion?
2.
It is the mid-800s, and groups from Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden) are launching
attacks and creating havoc throughout Europe in the hope of finding treasure and a new
home. You, a young Viking trying to prove yourself, have been chosen to lead one of these
voyages.
Why were you chosen (traits, skills, family background, etc.)?
Where did you come from (country, rural/village, etc.)?
Where do you go? (Name and describe a specific place)
What and who do you see? (Give specific peoples, ways of speaking and items you acquire)
Due:
Elizabeth: A Life of Duty Video Viewing Guide
To be completed and submitted in class at the end of the documentary
Due:
Essay Prompt
For years, directors and writers have been trying to create memorable box office hits that entertain audiences. What is the best movie to ever be created? Why? Use specific examples to support your ideas.
Due:
LOTF Themes Matching Worksheet
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LOTF Group Presentations
Create Google Slides (share for collaboration and possible feedback).
Incorporate points from guidelines in your slides (include relevant supporting images, links, citations...).
Download slides as .pdf
Submit to turnitin.com
Present on the appointed date
Incorporate points from guidelines in your slides (include relevant supporting images, links, citations...).
Download slides as .pdf
Submit to turnitin.com
Present on the appointed date
Due:
1963 Lord of the Flies Cinematography Analysis
Brief response.
1. Which characteristics of the characters do you see represented in the 1963 version of the film?
2. How well does the music/sounds give a sense of the scenes being played out?
3. Does the setting/location and faithfulness to the storyline create an engaging movie?
4. How do the costumes/props convey the themes of the novel?
5. Should any scenes be modified, omitted or added to?
1. Which characteristics of the characters do you see represented in the 1963 version of the film?
2. How well does the music/sounds give a sense of the scenes being played out?
3. Does the setting/location and faithfulness to the storyline create an engaging movie?
4. How do the costumes/props convey the themes of the novel?
5. Should any scenes be modified, omitted or added to?
Due:
LOTF Written Response
Completed in class.
Answer the following prompt in a paragraph (5-6 sentences):
According to LOTF and William Golding, are humans inherently (naturally) good or evil? (consider the Beast, the boys actions, William Golding's experience in WWII, etc.)
-Use an examples from the novel to support your opinion.
2. Do you support Golding's vision and implications of his idea?
Answer the following prompt in a paragraph (5-6 sentences):
According to LOTF and William Golding, are humans inherently (naturally) good or evil? (consider the Beast, the boys actions, William Golding's experience in WWII, etc.)
-Use an examples from the novel to support your opinion.
2. Do you support Golding's vision and implications of his idea?
Due:
LOTF Character Comparison Worksheet
Complete on a loose leaf sheet of paper. Number each answer.
Due:
Syllabus Signature
Submit your signed syllabus in class (last page of syllabus).
Due:
LOTF Summer Assignment
Submit both IN PERSON and to TURNITIN.COM