WE WILL REVIEW THE FOLLOWING WORDS TO PREPARE FOR OUR QUIZ ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD!

English I – SAT Vocabulary Words
Prepare for quiz on Thursday, December 3, 2009
Study the following words and know the definitions for each!!!

Disabuse - to rid of false ideas, enlighten, free from error

Philanthropist - a person known for generosity, a humanitarian

Pessimist - a person for having a gloomy outlook on life

Ameliorate - to make better, improve

Benefit - n. an advantage; as, the job has fringe benefits

Benefiter - n. one who benefits; as the employee is the benefiter

Beneficial - adj. wholesome; as, bathing is beneficial

Benefactor - n. one who benefits others

Benefaction - n. a gift; a donation

Benefactress - n. a female benefactor

Benedict - n. a male name which means "blessed"

Benediction - n. a blessing

Benefice - n. the gift of an income to a priest of a church

Benevolent - adj. being good hearted; a well-wisher

Beneficiary – n. a person or group that receives benefits, profits, or advantages

Effervescent - to give off bubbles and thus be bubbly; exuberant

Brandish - to shake or wave in a menacing manner

Bequest - something left to an heir in a will

Supercilious - thinking you are above others, arrogant, haughty (Prefixes - Super - - above)

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WE WILL ALSO PERFORM OUR WORKS IN CLASS FROM ACT II!

WE WILL WATCH PARTS OF ACT II, SCENE I - - THE EXCHANGE BETWEEN KATE AND PERTRUCHIO!

Monday, November 30, 2009

WE WILL HAVE A SAT VOCABULARY QUIZ ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009!

WE WILL HAVE A SAT VOCABULARY QUIZ ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009!

WE WILL HAVE A SAT VOCABULARY QUIZ ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009!

WE WILL HAVE A SAT VOCABULARY QUIZ ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009!

Monday, November 30, 2009

Today we will complete our worksheet on Act II of Taming of the Shrew (Shakespeare).

Act II Questions

Answer the following questions.

1. In what ways does Kate attack Bianca? How does Bianca respond? What does this tell us about the characters?
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2. Do you think Kate and Petruchio enjoy their first meeting? Why or why not?
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3. What evidence can you give to support the view that Kate and Petruchio are well matched, even though they spar verbally and appear to be hostile to one another when they first meet?
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4. Is Petruchio attracted to Kate, or is he merely interested in her because she is wealthy?
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5. When he gives Baptista an account of Kate’s behavior, Petruchio is not entirely honest. Analyze the speech that begins, “Be patient, gentlemen, I choose her for myself,” and show how Petruchio is both clever and ironic in what he says.
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Select one of the following passages, either the exchange between Petruchio and Katherine or a monologue by Petruchio and re-write it. Your re-written work should reflect the overall idea of the passage and it should your understanding of the passage. You will have the option to perform your work in class with a partner or alone.

Passage One:
Petruchio: Come, come, you wasp, i’faith you are too angry.
Katherine: If I be waspish, best beware my sting.
Petruchio: My remedy is then to pluck it out.
Katherine: Ay, if the fool could find where it lies.
Petruchio: Who knows not where a wasp does wear his sting? In his tail.
Katherine: In his tongue.
Petruchio: Whose tongue?
Katherine: Yours, if you talk of tales, and so farewell.
Petruchio: What, with my tongue in your tail?
(Act II. Scene i. Lines 207–214)
Or

Passage Two:
Thus in plain terms: your father hath consented
That you shall be my wife, your dowry ‘greed on,
And will you, nill you, I will marry you.
Now Kate, I am a husband for your turn,
For by this light, whereby I see thy beauty—
Thy beauty that doth make me like thee well—
Thou must be married to no man but me,
For I am he am born to tame you, Kate,
And bring you from a wild Kate to a Kate
Conformable as other household Kates.
Here comes your father. Never make denial.
I must and will have Katherine to my wife.
(Act II. Scene i. Lines 261–272)

Monday, November 23, 2009

We will continue our journey with Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew!

We are up to Act II!

In class, we will summarize Act II and answer the following questions as a class:


1. In what ways does Kate attack Bianca? How does Bianca respond? What does this tell us about the characters?

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2. Do you think Kate and Petruchio enjoy their first meeting? Why or why not?

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3. What evidence can you give to support the view that Kate and Petruchio are well matched, even though they spar verbally and appear to be hostile to one another when they first meet?

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4. Is Petruchio attracted to Kate, or is he merely interested in her because she is wealthy?

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5. When he gives Baptista an account of Kate’s behavior, Petruchio is not
entirely honest. Analyze the speech that begins, “Be patient, gentlemen, I choose her for myself,” and show how Petruchio is both clever and ironic in what he says.

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Select one of the following passages, either the exchange between Petruchio and Katherine or a monologue by Petruchio and re-write it. Your re-written work should reflect the overall idea of the passage and it should your understanding of the passage. You will have the option to perform your work in class with a partner or alone.

Passage One:

Petruchio: Come, come, you wasp, i’faith you are too angry.
Katherine: If I be waspish, best beware my sting.
Petruchio: My remedy is then to pluck it out.
Katherine: Ay, if the fool could find where it lies.
Petruchio: Who knows not where a wasp does wear his sting? In his tail.
Katherine: In his tongue.
Petruchio: Whose tongue?
Katherine: Yours, if you talk of tales, and so farewell.
Petruchio: What, with my tongue in your tail?
(Act II. Scene i. Lines 207–214)
Or

Passage Two:

Thus in plain terms: your father hath consented
That you shall be my wife, your dowry ‘greed on,
And will you, nill you, I will marry you.
Now Kate, I am a husband for your turn,
For by this light, whereby I see thy beauty—
Thy beauty that doth make me like thee well—
Thou must be married to no man but me,
For I am he am born to tame you, Kate,
And bring you from a wild Kate to a Kate
Conformable as other household Kates.
Here comes your father. Never make denial.
I must and will have Katherine to my wife.
(Act II. Scene i. Lines 261–272)

Friday, November 20, 2009

Today in class we added more words to our SAT sheet. Those words are:

1. Disabuse - to rid of false ideas, enlighten, free from error

2. Philanthropist - a person known for generosity, a humanitarian

3. Pessimist - a person for having a gloomy outlook on life

4. Ameliorate - to make better, improve

We also discussed a Character Sheet to get more background on the characters in Taming of the Shrew.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

As a class, we reviewed and added various vocabulary words to our SAT list.

Wednesday's Words Were:
1. Benefit - n. an advantage; as, the job has fringe benefits
2. Benefiter - n. one who benefits; as the employee is the benefiter
3. Beneficial - adj. wholesome; as, bathing is beneficial
4. Benefactor - n. one who benefits others
5. Benefaction - n. a gift; a donation
6. Benefactress - n. a female benefactor
7. Benedict - n. a male name which means "blessed"
8. Benediction - n. a blessing
9. Benefice - n. the gift of an income to a priest of a church
10. Benevolent - adj. being good hearted; a well-wisher

Add
Beneficiary
Benefiber

Thursday's Words:
1. Effervescent - to give off bubbles and thus be bubbly; exuberant
2. Brandish - to shake or wave in a menacing manner
3. Bequest - something left to an heir in a will
4. Supercilious - thinking you are above others, arrogant, haughty (Prefixes - Super - - above)

Homework: Think about the first time you experienced "love at first sight". If you have not experienced "love at first sight," think about a friend or someone you know who have experienced this feeling.

Classwork:

Using the root "bene" create a list of 10(ten) words.
This is a SAT Preparation exercise.

As a class, we will read, listen, and watch Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew.

For those who were absent, here are some notes:

Act One, Scene One
http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/shrew/section2.rhtml

Act One, Scene Two
ttp://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/shrew/section3.rhtml

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Classwork:

Using the root "bene" construct a list of ten (10) words.

As a class, we will begin reading, watching, and listening Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. We will begin at Act One, Scene One.

For those who were absent, below are links to notes:

Act One, Scene One

Act One, Scene Two

Tuesday, November 17

We will complete the following worksheet!

Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew
Theatrical Elements and Terms

What are your initial reactions to the word shrew?


Webster’s Definition of Shrew: ____________________________________________________________________________________
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What images do you get from the word taming?



Webster’s Definition of Tame:
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Theatrical Elements
Commedia dell’arte is a form of ___________________________ theatre.




Stock Characters:
Write descriptive words or images next to each word. Use the pictures from the slide show to develop descriptive words.

• Sweet and innocent lover-juvenile
• Male lover
• Female lover
• Stingy old man-Pantaloon
• Braggart soldier
• Befuddled parents
• Impertinent servants
• Tricksters

Other Vocabulary:
(We will read and discuss each vocabulary word to complete the definition)
1. Play within a Play
2. Use of Disguises
3. Love at first sight
4. Fluid action
5. Asides
6. Soliloquy
7. Induction

Monday November 16

Ms. Anderson is working with the class for the next four weeks. However, the blog will continue with current classwork and assignments.

Today: students collect Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, the Folger edition. Make sure you pick up a copy, if you were absent.

In class work: handout on "You, Society and Expectations" Pick up a copy.

Homework: Due Tuesday November 17
Journal assignment: please write on a sheet of paper. This will be returned in your folder. This is a graded assignment, for which you are responsible, whether or not you are in class.

In a paragraph or two (at least 50 words) answer the following: What could make a teacher expect unfair or uncomfortable behavior from you?

Friday November 7

HOMEWORK for Monday: read chapters 8 through 12 for Monday

1. Shawn describes what it's like to have a seizure. How does he feel about his seizures? Did this suprise you? Why or why not? Have you ever had experience with someone having a seizure?

2. This chapter is about school. What is his father's opinion about school for kids like Shawn? Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Monday November 9

Homework for Tuesday: read chapters 13 and 14



What does Mom tell Cindy and Paul? This chapter focusses on Cindy and Paul.
How do they feel about their brother? their father? how Shawn's condition has affected their lives?

Thursday 5 November

HOMEWORK: read chapters 6 and 7 for Friday
In class writing.

1. Shawn thought he knew about death from watching TV, but something happens that changes his feelings. What happened? How does he feel about death now?

2. Why does Shawn think his Dad wants to kill him? Do you have any ideas about how Shawn feels about his Dad?

Wednesday November 4

Terry Trueman was told by his high school creative writing teacher that he had the talent to be a writer. He attended the University of Washington, where he received his B.A. in creative writing. He also has an M.S. in applied psychology and an M.F.A. in creative writing, both from Eastern Washington University. But it was not until he was in his late 40s that he gave serious thought to writing Stuck in Neutral, a Printz Honor recipient. His other books, very popular with teen readers, include Inside Out, Cruise Control and No Right Turn

We are reviewing the below information as background material for Stuck in Neutral.

You have new folders. All daily assignments will be kept in here.

1. List five things you know about cerebral palsy

2. What is Shawn's good news?
What is Shawn's bad news?

HOMEWORK:

read chapters 4 and 5 for Thursday

What is Cerebral Palsy?
The term cerebral palsy refers to any one of a number of neurological disorders that appear in infancy or early childhood and permanently affect body movement and muscle coordination but don’t worsen over time. Even though cerebral palsy affects muscle movement, it isn’t caused by problems in the muscles or nerves. It is caused by abnormalities in parts of the brain that control muscle movements. The majority of children with cerebral palsy are born with it, although it may not be detected until months or years later. The early signs of cerebral palsy usually appear before a child reaches 3 years of age. The most common are a lack of muscle coordination when performing voluntary movements (ataxia); stiff or tight muscles and exaggerated reflexes (spasticity); walking with one foot or leg dragging; walking on the toes, a crouched gait, or a “scissored” gait; and muscle tone that is either too stiff or too floppy. A small number of children have cerebral palsy as the result of brain damage in the first few months or years of life, brain infections such as bacterial meningitis or viral encephalitis, or head injury from a motor vehicle accident, a fall, or child abuse.
Is there any treatment?
Cerebral palsy can’t be cured, but treatment will often improve a child's capabilities. Many children go on to enjoy near-normal adult lives if their disabilities are properly managed. In general, the earlier treatment begins the better chance children have of overcoming developmental disabilities or learning new ways to accomplish the tasks that challenge them. Treatment may include physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, drugs to control seizures, relax muscle spasms, and alleviate pain; surgery to correct anatomical abnormalities or release tight muscles; braces and other orthotic devices; wheelchairs and rolling walkers; and communication aids such as computers with attached voice synthesizers.
What is the prognosis?
Cerebral palsy doesn’t always cause profound disabilities. While one child with severe cerebral palsy might be unable to walk and need extensive, lifelong care, another with mild cerebral palsy might be only slightly awkward and require no special assistance. Supportive treatments, medications, and surgery can help many individuals improve their motor skills and ability to communicate with the world.
What research is being done?
Researchers are investigating the roles of mishaps early in brain development, including genetic defects, which are sometimes responsible for the brain malformations and abnormalities that result in cerebral palsy. Scientists are also looking at traumatic events in newborn babies’ brains, such as bleeding, epileptic seizures, and breathing and circulation problems, which can cause the abnormal release of chemicals that trigger the kind of damage that causes cerebral palsy. To make sure children are getting the right kinds of therapies, studies are also being done that evaluate both experimental treatments and treatments already in use so that physicians and parents have valid information to help them choose the best therapy.

Monday November 2

In class work: sharing of the scripts. Good job, folks!

We are picking up the book Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman. You are responsible for reading the first three chapters for Wednesday.