"Don't you say Hey to me, you ugly girl!"

1. Finish reading Chapter 11. Complete the QNT Chart on Imagery and Mood by tomorrow.

2. Atticus tells Scout, "Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win." (101)


He tells Jem, "I wanted you to see what real courage is.... It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what." (149)

Explain in your own words what Atticus believes it means to be courageous. Who in the novel so far has shown courage? In what ways will the children need to show courage? (1)paragraph0

Shoot all the blue jays and tin cans you want...

Finish reading Chapter 10

Explain what Atticus means when he says "it's a sin to kill a mockingbird". What significance does it add to the novel?

Consider what the upcoming trial, and Atticus' rules about fighting with words [versus fighting with fists] may have to do with what he means.

Christmas at Finch's Landing

Read Chapter 9

Classify and describe the moods throughout the chapters, and with details from the chapter, explain what creates each mood. Give a minimum of three examples from the chapter.

The Radley House

Read Chapters 6 and 7;

Summarize and react to wht the children and Mr. Radley do at the Radley House in both chapters. 

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Boo!

Explain in a sentence for each person what his/her description of Boo Radley is:

Jem
Atticus
Scout
Dill
Miss Maudie

Explain how the adults' views are different from the children's.

Progress Reports and graded work will be returned tomorrow!

First Days of School

Read Chapter 2 of Mockingbird:

In what ways can you relate to Scout's experiences at school? Give at least three examples from the novel and explain how your experiences were similar to hers.

Setting is everything

Finish reading Chapter 1 of Mockingbird. 

Explain in a paragraph how the novel's plot might be different if it were set today in Philadelphia. Use examples from the novel and real life.

Tell me about the time...

Today in class we interviewed each other about our own experiences that influenced the morals we have. Your homework is to take the notes from your interview to write a narrative about your partner's experience. Your narrative should include the topic your partner spoke about and his/her response on the survey, two quotes by your partner, and how the experience affected both of your beliefs about the topic.

Narratives and interview notes are due Monday!

Email me: mshoffler

Just Walk On By....

Answer Discussion and Writing Question #4 at the end of the essay, "Just Walk On By: Black Men in Public Spaces," by Brent Staples.

Use details from his essay in your response.

Remember that the last day to submit your LATE Poetry Chapbooks is TOMORROW!

The Swerd Of Thys Stone

Please finish the character map for King Arthur [p. 645-647], with two quotes each about what he says, does, and what others say to/about him. Make inferences about his character based on the quotes you have written, and then write an explanation of his character traits based on the information and your inferences .

Complete the second character map about either Sir Kay or Sir Ector, following the same instructions above.

The Magic Happened

Read John Steinbeck's "The Magic Happened" p. 648

Answer the following questions:
1.  What moral lessons did Steinbeck learn from reading "King Arthur"?

2. What is the theme -or general message- of "The Magic Happened"? Give an example from the text to support your answer.

The Legend of....

Choose any legend, and after reading the summary, explain or list how it meets the criteria of a legend [use your notes from class]. Then explain how it reflects or teaches about moral/ethical codes.

Testing 1-2-3

Remember that tomorrow is the Poetry Unit Final Exam!!!

Tonight you should create a "cheat sheet" of all the terms, elements, devices and poetry styles we have covered during this unit. You may only use ONE sheet of loose leaf-sized paper (8 1/2 x 11), front and back!

Also, a gentle reminder that your completed chapbooks are due Monday, Feb 7!

Snow delays...

My apologies for not posting the homework this week!

As you know, there will be a Poetry Unit Final Exam on Friday. Please use this time to study; even in revising your own poems, you are studying the elements we have covered this unit!

Last night's homework, if you did not finish it, was to write FIVE test-style questions you think might be on Friday's test.

Your chapbooks are due Monday, February 7! Note the change in date! Please use this extra time to make your chapbook shine!

See me if you need the assignment requirements. Please follow all directions as this is worth 100 points!

Stay warm :)