Thoughtful Thursday:

Block A: Tonight you should continue working on your theme quotations list and your vocabulary log.

Blocks B&D: We finished reading Act 4 today - that means only 1 act to go! Complete the discussion questions for the act. I strongly recommend that you also work on your theme quotations and vocabulary.

Here are the questions from the overhead:

1. Compare this act to the previous one. In which act did the majority of the characters enjoy themselves most? Which act did you enjoy more? Explain.


2. How do most of the dreamers respond to the dream experience upon waking? Which character is changed permanently by the dream experience?


3. How does Theseus's current decision regarding Hermia and Lysander contradict his earlier statement?


4. In this act, several characters look back at prior information with disbelief. What do you think Shakespeare is saying about love and infatuation?

Block C:

Comm 11 - Cont. working on chapter 5 and 6

Comm 12 - Visual designs continue tomorrow.

Work for Wednesday:

Block A: Please get started on your vocabulary and theme quotations assignment.

Blocks B&D: Complete the figurative language chart for Act 3.

Block C:

Comm 11 - chapter 4 check tomorrow. Start chapter 5 if you are ready.

Comm 12 - Visual designs continue tomorrow.

Tuesday Tasks:

Block A: Today we finished reading Act 2 of R&J - please complete the study guide in preparation for the quiz tomorrow.

Blocks B&D: We finished reading Act 3 of MSND today and we will be having a quiz on the act tomorrow. Here are the questions from the overhead:

1. Some critics see Bottom as a fool. Others think he is wiser than he appears. What is your opinion of Bottom? Make sure to back up your answers with evidence from the text.


2. What causes Helena to become angry with Hermia? In your opinion, why does Helena refuse to believe her friend and would-be lovers?


3. Find as many examples as you can, of characters confusing illusion for reality. Make sure to note the lines in which you find your examples.


4. Some characters in A Midsummer Night's Dream are round characters. In other words, they undergo psychological growth as a result of their experiences. Other characters move the plot forward but do not undergo any real, inner change. These are flat characters. With a partner, or on your own, categorize the characters in the play as either round or flat. For each character identify at least two examples from the text that support your analysis of the characterization. What role do you think flat characters play in a comedy?

Block C:

Comm 11 - Chapter 4 due tomorrow

Comm 12 - Visual designs continue!

Monday Musings:

Block A: No homework! You should think about starting your vocabulary and theme quotations!

Blocks B&D: No homework! Act 3 continues tomorrow!

Block C:

Comm 11 - work on chapter 4

Comm 12 - visual designs start tomorrow.

Fun in the Sun Friday!

Block A: Today we completed a quiz on Act 1 of the play and watched the first act of the movie. Then we moved on to studying figurative language. For Monday you need to complete the chart and find examples of a simile, metaphor, personification, symbolism, alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia, hyperbole and allusion.

Blocks B&D: Today we continued to read about the trials and tribulations of our characters. Things are even more mixed up than before. Your homework for the weekend is to complete the discussion questions for Act 2 - see below. And to complete the chart of figurative language as well.

1. What images presented by the sprites do you remember best? Attempt to recreate those images.


2. Why are Oberon and Titania fighting?


3. How does Oberon intend to Blackmail Titania into giving him what he wants?


4. By the end of Act 2, what is similar about the following pairs: Lysander and Hermia, Demetrius and Helena, And Oberon and Titania?


5. How would you describe that character of Puck (Robin)? What kind of mood does he create?


6. How might the magical herb described by Oberon act as a metaphor for the way infatuation operates in real life? Explain.


Block C:

Comm 11 - Chapter 3 is due on Monday

Comm 12 - Letters should be all done and we move onto the next section of the exam.

Thoughts on this Thursday:

Block A: "Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! / For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night" (1.5 52-53).

Today was the official meeting between Romeo and Juliet - great job with the reading today - you have finished the study guide, so all you need to do tonight is to study for the quiz tomorrow.

Blocks B&D: "Tempt not too much the hatred of my spirit, / For I am sick when I do look on thee" (2.1 218-219).

Poor Helena - she of so little self-respect. Great reading today everyone - we will finish up Act 2 tomorrow - so no homework tonight :)

Block C:

Comm 11 - Chapter 3 is due on Monday

Comm 12 - We are now completing Provincial practice without notes in-class.

Work for this Wednesday:

Block A: Some great reading again today! We read to the end of Act 3 scene 3, we will continue the rest tomorrow. Your homework tonight is to complete the vocabulary, literary terminology and questions to #18.

Blocks B&D: Today we started our reading - and we finished Act 1. Some wonderfully enthusiastic readings out there - so excited for this unit!  Here are the discussion questions from the overhead:


1. Describe how you felt when you read Helena's decision to tell Demetrius about Hermia and Lysander's plan? Why did you feel that way?


2.  How would you describe Bottom's acting ability? What is Bottom's own opinion of his acting ability?


3.  Describe Theseus's character. What sort of leader does he seem to be?


4.  Do you think Egeus is justified in being angry with his daughter? Why or why not?

Block C:

Comm 11 - Chapter 2 due tomorrow.

Comm 12 - Letter requesting information due tomorrow.

Take Away Tuesday:

Block A: No homework tonight :) we will continue reading R&J tomorrow - excellent reading so far!!

Blocks B&D: Can you feel the excitement for MSND?!!! Reading starts tomorrow! Study the green sheet of the different players.

Comm 11: Chapter 2 is due on Thursday
Comm 12: Letter to the Editor is overdue and Letter of complaint is due tomorrow.

Four Day Weekend Thursday!

Block A: Today started our journey with the play Romeo and Juliet we looked at Shakespeare's life, and then had a pretty good pre-reading discussion about some of the situations we will encounter in the play. There is no homework - enjoy your four days!

Blocks B&D: Congrats to all poetry readers! The questions and chart for "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" are due on Tuesday. I will be collecting the completed package on Tuesday as well.

Block C: For my Comm 12s - you are to complete the letter to the editor. My Comm 11s need to have chapter 1 finished of your memory book.

Work for Wednesday:

Block A: Song Analysis due tomorrow. Hand in the outline, rough draft, peer editing sheet, good copy (double-spaced), song lyrics and the marking criteria.

Blocks B&D: Dramatic Poetry Readings continue tomorrow.

Block C: Comm 11 - chapter one of your memory book is due on Monday. Comm 12 - work with business letters continues.

Tuesday Tasks:

Block A: Great work again today! I am so pleased with the wonderful work that you have been putting in on your compositions. The rough draft is due tomorrow for peer editing.

Blocks B&D: Dramatic Poetry Readings start tomorrow!!! Practice, practice, practice!!!

Block C: Your social issues project is due tomorrow - make sure all of your information is clearly organized on your symbolic visual.

Monday Musings:

Block A: the double-spaced rough draft of your composition is due at the beginning of class on Wednesday. You will have time tomorrow to continue working on it.

Blocks B&D: Dramatic readings start on Wednesday - there will be some time tomorrow to work with your partner, and rehearse.

Block C: The Social Issues Project has been extended until Wednesday. Keep working on putting it all together.

Fabulous Friday!

Block A: Today we worked on the outline of our Song Analysis Assignment. The point form outline is due on Monday.

Blocks B&D: It was your last block to work in the library today researching your poet. We will continue to work on the speech, and your own original poem on Monday.

Block C: Keep working on your social issues project - we will begin construction on your visual (part d) on Monday.

Thoughtful Thursday:

Block A: Found poems are due tomorrow.  In addition you need to have your song chosen, printed out and underline or highlight your 6 different poetic devices for the song.

Blocks B&D: Research on your chosen poet continues tomorrow.

Block C: We are going to start putting the project together tomorrow - make sure you bring all of your research charts.

Wonderful Wednesday:

Block A: Found poems are due on Friday - please follow your criteria!!!

Blocks B&D: I will be doing a homework check on the questions and chart for "To the Virgins, To Make Much of Time"

Block C: Our social issues project continues.

Take on Your Tuesday!

Block A: Don't forget your Found Poems are due on Friday. I will be giving you class time tomorrow to work on them.

Blocks B&D: Keep working on your questions and chart for your first Dead Poet Chart for "The Road Not Taken" I will be doing a homework check on the questions and the chart tomorrow.

Block C: Make sure you have your song lyrics and issue all sorted for tomorrow. Also you should have your chart completed for the song of the devices, and message etc.

Mostly Sunny Monday!

Block A: If you did not finish your "Depth of Meaning" Poem that we worked on in the library, with the reflection, it is due tomorrow.

Blocks B&D: The post movie reflection is due tomorrow at the beginning of class.  Here is the quote:

"We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for."


Explain what you think the quote means. Provide insight into your answer by fully exploring why you hold that opinion or point of view.


A thoughtful and insightful 200 words please. In your response you may wish to include ideas or inspiration you took from the movie as a whole.

Block C: Choose your social issue, and bring in lyrics to your song for the poetry project.

Thoughts on Thursday:

Block A: I'm very pleased with your work in the library today. I can't wait to read about how well you were able to peel back the layers of your chosen image to find the depth of meaning hidden below. You will get time tomorrow to work on your poem and part 2 of the paragraph reflection as well.

If you are going to the band concert last block, then please make sure that you complete your poem and your reflection and hand it in on Monday.

Blocks B&D: There is no homework tonight - poetry starts tomorrow!

Block C: The good copy of your essay is due on Monday - make sure you hand in your chart on Craig, the outline, rough draft, peer editing sheet and a double-spaced good copy.

Wonderful Wednesday!

Block A: Great work on the Haiku Challenge today in class! Your chosen haiku is due tomorrow on the cue card. In addition I will be doing a homework check tomorrow to see that you have copied out a section of your silent reading book. 50-100 words is sufficient.

Blocks B&D: I was blown away by the work that you have done on your culminating TKAM projects - can't wait to see the rest tomorrow!

Block C: Rough draft of your compare and contrast writing assignment is due for peer editing tomorrow.

Tuesday Terrific!

Block A: Today we discussed if what makes great poetry is the form it takes. Then we talked about cliches and why we should avoid them at all costs. Your homework is to finish one cliche that we did not figure out: A __________________ of joy.

Blocks B&D: Gallery tomorrow! Can't wait to see what you have created for your culminating TKAM projects.

Block C: The outline for your paragraph or essay is due tomorrow.