Thursday, November 8, 2012

FREEDOM WRITE IS DUE TOMORROW!

Study Guide



Of Mice and Men: Unit Study Guide
Monday, November 12 (all multiple choice)

Part 1:  Matching
Be able to identify the role each of the following characters plays in the novel:

  • v Lennie
  • v George
  • v Curley
  • v Curley’s Wife
  • v Slim
  • v Candy
  • v Crooks
  • v Carlson


Part 2:  Novel Multiple Choice
Definitions and application of the following terms:

  • Ø Cyclical
  • Ø Marginalize
  • Ø Parallel characters
  • Ø Foreshadowing
  • Ø Personification
  • Ø metaphor
  • Ø reverent
  • Ø morose
  • Ø imperious
  • Ø bemused
  • Ø Vicious
  • Ø Bewildered
  • Ø Pugnacious
  • Ø Reverent


Comparisons between the following characters:

  • Ø Lennie and Candy’s Dog
  • Ø Curley’s Wife and Candy’s Dog
  • Ø Candy, Crooks, Curley’s Wife, and Lennie



Part 3:  Nonfiction Multiple Choice
Definitions:

  • v Opinion
  • v Fact
  • v Median
  • v Various types of hooks


Review the nonfiction sources we studied related to:

  • v Gender
  • v Race
  • v Disability
  • v Recession vs. Depression
  • v The Dust Bowl
  • v Sources from the Research Simulated Task essay packet

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Assignment Updates

  1. Freedom Write: due Friday (or earlier) 
  2. Of Mice and Men Unit Test: Monday (required Reading test for all students; 30 multiple choice)
  3. LA Quarterly: canceled, but there will be an alternate assignment completed by students to reinforce persuasive writing (which was to be the quarterly topic)

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Storm Chaos!




I hope that this posting finds you safe, warm, and in (somewhat of) a routine.  Please be aware that I do not have internet access restored at home yet.  I am only able to respond to emails from my classroom.  As with any transition, please know that your emails are a concern, but smoothly transitioning back into academic mode is my priority.  I will get back to as soon as possible.
In class today, I will outline the remaining assignments for the marking period.  At this time, the adjusted end of marking period date has not been decided by the district.  In the coming days, students will continue to receive updated information about assignments.  I will be updating the blog as more decisions become finalized.  In light of the times, flexibility is the key to success. 
Thank you for your flexibility and patience.