English Composition 2 (3rd and 6th)
Monday, January 9:
1. Read a “New Criticism” interpretation based on “Formalist” theory about “The Love Song of J. Alfred
Prufrock.” Rea page 881: background of T.S. Eliot.
2. Read the Wikipedia background first.
3. From my webpage, go to the link of the audio of the poem. The play button is on the right side of the
screen. Follow along in the text as the audio plays. Pause to clarify as needed.
4. Discussion questions:
A. Is Prufrock a bold or timid man? Justify your answer.
B. Some argue that Prufrock sees only negativity. Do you agree? Why or why not?
C. What demonstrates that Prufrock is unable to take action?
D. Explain why or why not you believe Prufrock is a tragic character.
5. Assign pages 966-969. Look for examples of how the criticism focuses on formalist theory. Refer to
pages 7-17.
6. Write one paragraph explaining what new insights you gained from the critic’s interpretation. You
also need to address HOW that interpretation relates to the definition of formalist criticism as you
understand it. Due Tuesday
Tuesday, January 10
1. Go to my webpage and access the audio of the poem, “One Art.” Have students open their books to
page 840-1 and follow along. They should listen to this poem twice. Have them write down what they
think the poem means.
2. Assign reading p992-5. This is the biographical interpretation of the poem. Determine how this
interpretation lends itself to a clearer understanding of the poem.
3. Review sociological and Marxist criticism p. 1613-4. Then assign: p. 1569-73. Write 2-3 paragraphs of
interpretation—does this author have a solid argument? What proof does the author provide? What
questions are left unanswered or what needed clarification or support? What do you understand now
about Marxist criticism that you didn’t before? Due Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 11
1. Begin working on the senior memory book. You can access the handouts for this unit on my
webpage. Upload writing to Turnitin by the end of class on Friday. Join their new Turnitin
classes. The new classes will be labeled as followed: English Comp 2-3 (2012) and English Comp
2-6 (2012). Permission code: 3rd—4692825 6th—4692827 Email me for the password.
Title your paper with the name of the chapter you’re submitting. (Family, Friends, etc.)
2. Assign: p. 586-91—write 2 paragraphs of at least 8 sentences summarizing the main points of
Leslie Marmon Silko’s article “Language and Literature from a Pueblo Indian Perspective.”
Thursday, January 12
1. Assign: “The Man to Send Rain Clouds” p. 498-50. Read and answer questions. (Handout) Due
Friday.
Friday, January 13
1. Computer lab—work on memory book. Be sure to upload 2-3 pages to Turnitin.
American Literature (1st and 5th)
Monday, January 9th
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Work on vocab 14
Keep assignments from Friday to use for test review.
Read p. 329. You are responsible for both the literary analysis and reading skill information.
Assign: 334-338. Remind them that they are responsible for the lit analysis and reading strategy
information. Do the web diagram as explained on 335. Answer 1-10 on page 339. Due Tuesday.
Tuesday, January 10th
1. Do quickwrite. What are the most important lessons life has taught you? It can be a secondhand experience that made you think, or it can be something you experienced directly. Come up
with at least 5 life lessons.
2. Vocabulary list 14 due.
3. Read 334-5 and 340-1, again focusing on the lit analysis and reading strategy for each selection.
For Wednesday, read p. 336-8 and answer p. 339# 1-3 and any four questions from 4-10, and p.
342-4 and answer questions p. 345 #1-3 and any three questions from 4-8. (Due Wednesday)
4. Use the audio on Classzone and read along while listening.
Wednesday, January 11th
1. Use peer evaluations to revise essay. Upload next revision to Turnitin by the end of the day Friday.
Thursday, January 12th
1. Practice ACT English test.
2. Assignment: p. 346-55. Answer p. 356 1-10. Due Friday.
Friday, January 13th
1. Assign vocabulary 15: vocab 15 and paragraph due Tuesday.
English III
This class begins with 10-15 minutes of SSR (Silent Sustained Reading) every day. Participation points
available.
We are beginning MUG (mechanics, usage, and grammar) work. These worksheets and quizzes can be
found on my webpage for English III.
Monday, January 9th
1. SSR
2. MUG—Set 1 due.
3. List 2 due Thursday.
5. Do reading skill activity on page 311. Answer p. 325 #1-3 and answer 4 questions from questions 4-9.
Due Tuesday.
Tuesday, January 10th
1. SSR
2. MUG.
3. Section 2 quiz. Assign list 3 for Wednesday
4. InterActive Reader and Writer books: Read page 33, including the assessment goals. Write mottos on
page 33.
7. Read and explain page 34. Assign p. 35-37. Do everything in the blue margin—write directly in the
workbook. You can use the audio on classzone for the reading, if you choose. Due Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 11
1. SSR
2. MUG—lesson 3.
3. MUG—quiz 3
4. Assign workbook p. 38-39 reading, including answering blue margin questions. Complete page 40
and 41. Due Thursday.
Thursday, January 12
1. SSR
2. Check vocabulary 8
3. Assign: p. 42-48. Due Friday
Friday, January 13
1. Assign vocab 9