English 12

1. "Reunion" feedback
- option to re-write for an improved grade (due tomorrow)
*common problems:
- quotation integration, citation, explanation
- weak/missing theme statements, thesis
- write in present tense
- "uses pathos" --> try, 'The author evokes pathos...', '________ is humourous....', Charlie's father's actions are grotesque...'
2. Option to re-write "Bananafish" response (an introduction to a hypothetical essay analyzing the story) and hand it in tomorrow.
(Work period, editing.)

English 11(Block 2)

1. "The Lamp at Noon" feedback
*common problems:
- quotation integration, citation, explanation
- weak/missing theme statements, thesis
- write in present tense
--> work through example as a class
-->re-write option (due tomorrow @ 953am).
2. "Harrison Bergeron"
--> option to work on a second draft tomorrow and hand in at the end of tomorrow's class.

English 11 (Block 4)

1. "Harrison Bergeron" feedback
*common problems:
- quotation integration, citation, explanation
- weak/missing theme statements, thesis
- write in present tense
--> work through example as a class
-->re-write option (due tomorrow @ 120)
2. "The Lamp at Noon" response due tomorrow @ 236.

English 12
1. Hand in "Reunion" paragraphs.
2. Finish essay consultations.
3. Read "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" by J.D. Salinger.
4. Assignment:
- What theme(s) is (are) highlighted by Seymour's story to Sybil?
*Write a paragraph answering the preceding question. Ensure you include a theme statement, a thesis statement, and include some commentary on theme and symbolism.*
*Should be 7-12 sentences*
*Due tomorrow.*

English 11 (Block 2)
1. "The Lamp at Noon" assignment due.
2. Finish essay consultations.
3. Read: "Harrison Bergeron"
4. Assignment - Three paragraph composition answering ONE of the following questions:
- Describe, using examples from the text, the difference between equality and fairness.
OR
- What effect does Vonnegut's use of exaggeration (hyperbole) have on the reader?
*1st paragraph - theme statement + thesis + transitional sentence
*2nd paragraph - topic sentence + examples (quotations, integrated and explained) + transitions + concluding sentence
*3rd paragraph - see 1st paragraph
*Due at the end of tomorrow's class*

English 11 (Block 4)
1. "Harrison Bergeron" assignment due.
2. Read: "The Lamp at Noon"
3. Assignment: Describe the atmosphere of the story and the mood created in the characters and readers by this setting. How do the setting and atmosphere create a sense of isolation in the characters?
*1st paragraph - theme statement + thesis + transitional sentence
*2nd paragraph - topic sentence + examples (quotations, integrated and explained) + transitions + concluding sentence
*3rd paragraph - see 1st paragraph
*Due at the end of tomorrow's class*

English 12

1. Lit Device quizzes handed back
- regularly review terms until you have committed them to memory (we will be referring to them constantly in class).
2. One-on-One Essay consultations.
3. Peer edit: "Reunion" (pay particular attention to theme statement, strong thesis, topic and concluding sentences, quotation integration).
*Final draft of "Reunion" response due Monday*

English 11 (Block 2)

1. Lit Device quizzes handed back
- regularly review terms until you have committed them to memory (we will be referring to them constantly in class).
2. One-on-One Essay consultations.
3. Work on "The Lamp at Noon" paragraph responses (pay particular attention to theme statement, strong thesis, topic and concluding sentences, quotation integration).
*Final draft of "The Lamp at Noon" response due Monday*

English 11 (Block 3)

1. Lit Device quizzes handed back
- regularly review terms until you have committed them to memory (we will be referring to them constantly in class).
2. One-on-One Essay consultations.
3. Work on "Harrison Bergeron" paragraph responses (pay particular attention to theme statement, strong thesis, topic and concluding sentences, quotation integration).
4. Final draft of "Harrison Bergeron" response due Monday*

Have a great weekend!

English 12

1. Hand in drafts 1 and 2 of essay.
2. Literary Device Quiz.
3. Themes recurrent in English 12:
- disillusionment - nihilism
4. Read John Cheever's "Reunion"
5. Assignment: Describe how Cheever blends elements of humour, pathos, and the grotesque in "Reunion". Due TOMORROW.
Paragraph 1 - Theme statement + thesis (state what you think is the author's purpose to this story, what is he saying about humanity?) + concluding sentence, including a transition.
Paragraph 2 - Topic sentence + evidence (cite examples from the story, explain how they relate back to theme & thesis).
Paragraph 3 - Restatement of theme and thesis, overall impression story gives reader.
**Use examples from the text**

- Quotation integration example:
Cheever's description of Charlie's father intimates just how condescending he is. The grotesque exchange between he and the waiters, punctuated by "clapp(ing) his hands", evokes pathos from the reader; we feel as embarrassed and ashamed as Charlie does.

English 11 (block 2)

1. Hand in drafts 1 and 2 of essay.
2. Literary Device Quiz.
3. Discuss English 11 recurrent themes:
- the question: is mankind good or evil?
- internal conflict - rivalry - innocence vs. experience - humanity's inherent weakness - fear
4. Read "The Lamp at Noon"
*Tomorrow: Writing assignment:
-Describe the atmosphere of the story and the mood created in the characters and readers by this setting. How do the setting and atmosphere create a sense of isolation in the characters?
- Which of the two characters do you feel more sympathy for? Why?
**Use text examples**
- quotation integration and citation
- objective writing (no "I" statements)

English 11 (block 4)

1. Hand in drafts 1 and 2 of essay.
2. Literary Device Quiz.
3. Discuss English 11 recurrent themes:
- the question: is mankind good or evil?
- internal conflict - rivalry - innocence vs. experience - humanity's inherent weakness - fear
4. Read "Harrison Bergeron"
*Tomorrow: Writing assignment:

- Describe, using examples from the text, the difference between equality and fairness.
- What effect does Vonnegut's use of exaggeration have on the reader?

- quotation integration and citation
- objective writing (no "I" statements)

All Classes (English 12, English 11):

1. Theme statement checklist (we will be referring to this a lot this semester):
- theme must be stated as a complete sentence
- theme is a generalization about life
- the generalization cannot be larger than the story allows
- theme is the control and unifying concept
- theme is not a moral or lesson
- there is no one way to state theme

2. Peer edit (you will receive marks based on the effort you put into editing someone else's work):
- theme statement (fits six conditions)
- thesis (clear argument)
- each paragraph: 6-12 sentences (if not, state "under-developed")
- each paragraph: topic AND concluding sentences
- enough (minimum 3) supporting points/examples that are EXPLAINED
- argument flows (transitions? too many grammatical errors?)
- did they convince YOU?

3. Draft #2 = a good copy of Draft #1, inclusive of changes based on the feedback from your peer editor
*must be double-spaced, blue/black ink OR double-spaced, typed
*you will be handing in BOTH draft #1 and 2 on TOMORROW.

4. Literary Device review:
- connotation - metaphor - allusion - allegory - symbol - irony [3 types] - imagery - hyperbole - alliteration - simile - foreshadowing - colloquial - juxtaposition - dissonance - apostrophe - paradox - pathos - satire
*you should be familiar with the definition and be able to identify/create examples for each device
*quiz TOMORROW

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English 12 - Block 1

1. Attendance, policies.
2. Writing Basics (theme statements, thesis statements)
3. Discussion Questions:
- What are morals?
- What is the difference between absolute and relative?
- If you had to describe humanity in one (appropriate) word, what would it be and why?
4. Writing assignment #1: Write a three paragraph essay addressing ONE of the preceding discussion questions (draft due tomorrow!).
*include thesis statement (underlined) and theme statement
*paragraphs = 6-12 sentences
*grammar/structure
(blue/black ink OR typed)

English 11 - Block 2

1. Attendance, policies.
2. Writing Basics (theme statements, thesis statements)
3. Discussion Questions:
- What are morals?
- What is the difference between absolute and relative?
- If you had to describe humanity in one (appropriate) word, what would it be and why?
- If you had to describe males/females in one word, what would it be and why?
4. Writing assignment #1: Write a three paragraph essay addressing ONE of the preceding discussion questions (draft due tomorrow!).

*include thesis statement (underlined) and theme statement
*paragraphs = 6-12 sentences
*grammar/structure
*double-space (blue/black ink OR typed)

English 11 - Block 4

1. Attendance, policies.
2. Writing Basics (theme statements, thesis statements)
3. Discussion Questions:
- What are morals?
- What is the difference between absolute and relative?
- If you had to describe humanity in one (appropriate) word, what would it be and why?
- If you had to describe males/females in one word, what would it be and why?
4. Writing assignment #1: Write a three paragraph essay addressing ONE of the preceding discussion questions (draft due tomorrow!).

*include thesis statement (underlined) and theme statement
*paragraphs = 6-12 sentences
*grammar/structure
*double-space (blue/black ink OR typed)