Blessings to you and yours this wonderous Christmastide.
Love and Prayers,
Your teacher+
Mrs. Barbara
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Work Due Tuesday 13 December 2011
Please complete your journals on Chapters 1-3. Include in your personal reflections part what lessons for life you are learning.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Work For 9 December 2011
How exciting to begin a new book and one as engaging as The Great Divorce. You now know that the divorce is between Heaven and Hell. Read Chapters 1-3. Fill in the Ghost chart with those you meet. Do a Double Entry Journal using the topics I gave in class Lewis'View of Heaven-Lewis' view of Hell etc. from the list. The le ft column consists of words, phrases and sentences quoted from the text. The right hand column contains your personal reflection on the author's words.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Work for 6 December 2011
The draft of your character paper is due Friday,
For Tuesday, read the introduction to The Great Divorce and write at least a paragraph telling what it is about.
For Tuesday, read the introduction to The Great Divorce and write at least a paragraph telling what it is about.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Work for December 2nd 2011
Wow! December already! Please complete take-home quiz. Here are two short paragraph questions to answer.
Answer 2 of the 4 essay questions. Please use concrete examples from the play to make your points.
1. Discuss how the charges of witchcraft are based on enmity and/or personal self-interest of several characters? Give two examples
2. How do the witchcraft trials empower people who were previously powerless?
3. Discuss the changes Rev. Hale undergoes throughout the play.
4. What is the Historical back-ground of the witchcraft trials?
5. Who is the hero of the play? Why do you think this?
We will discuss a paper in class. Bring the Crucible.
**N.B. your next book is The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis-aspiritual book for the Advent/Christmas season! Bring it as soon as you have it!
Answer 2 of the 4 essay questions. Please use concrete examples from the play to make your points.
1. Discuss how the charges of witchcraft are based on enmity and/or personal self-interest of several characters? Give two examples
2. How do the witchcraft trials empower people who were previously powerless?
3. Discuss the changes Rev. Hale undergoes throughout the play.
4. What is the Historical back-ground of the witchcraft trials?
5. Who is the hero of the play? Why do you think this?
We will discuss a paper in class. Bring the Crucible.
**N.B. your next book is The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis-aspiritual book for the Advent/Christmas season! Bring it as soon as you have it!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Work For Friday 18 November 2011
Well! Almost turkey time! As I suggested read as much of Act IV as you have time for and do the same with the questions. We will talk about the end of Act III then on to IV.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Work for Friday 11 November 2011
Do the first part of Act three up to the page noted on the question sheet and write answers to questions 1-9
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Work For Friday 4 November 2011
Finish Act I all of you who are behind. Could be a surprize quiz is in your future?
Act II- Please read pp.47 to 59. (Up to Reverend Hale's entrance. Questions 1-9.
Act II- Please read pp.47 to 59. (Up to Reverend Hale's entrance. Questions 1-9.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Tuesday,November 1, 2011
Please finish reading Act I of the Crucible. Do the questions I assigned. I will email them to I.S.
Happy Halloween-Beware of flying witches named Betty!
Happy Halloween-Beware of flying witches named Betty!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Work for 28 October 2011
We have finally begun the Crucible. I would like you to continue with part of Act One. Start the play over and fill out the character chart with what you learn about those you come across. Read only to page 30 where Robert Hale enters.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Work for 25 October 2011
Please draft autobiography paper. Use questions as a guideline. The paper needs to be 5 or more paragraphs long. The top of the sheet I gave you needs to be written as part of the first paragraph. I hope you remember the no. of sentences a para. has! :)
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Work for Friday October 21, 2011
Please complete a rough graft of three sections of the autobiography report I gave you. Each section must have 1 or more quotations from the book itself.
I will have you all read what you have so far in class on Fri.
Rest will be due Tuesday the 24th.
I will have you all read what you have so far in class on Fri.
Rest will be due Tuesday the 24th.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Work for Tuesday 18 October 2011
We are almost done reading Frederick Douglass's Autobiography. We have to finish Chapter 11. Group I do questions 1-9; Group do questions 10-17. Then all read the appendix and answer the five questions there.
Form your own thoughts about what he says in the appendix and why he wrote it.
You will be writing about his life and what he contributed to the people in slavery times as well as now.
What ideas has he caused you to think about since you have read this bok?
Form your own thoughts about what he says in the appendix and why he wrote it.
You will be writing about his life and what he contributed to the people in slavery times as well as now.
What ideas has he caused you to think about since you have read this bok?
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Work for Friday 14 October 2011
Chapters nine and ten of Frederick Douglass is due on Fri. Read, highlight and answer questions as follows:
Group I Chapt.9 Q.1-7; Chapt.10 Q.8-13
Group II Chapt. 9 Q.8-13; Chapt.10 Q1-7
Don't forget to choose a quote!
Group I Chapt.9 Q.1-7; Chapt.10 Q.8-13
Group II Chapt. 9 Q.8-13; Chapt.10 Q1-7
Don't forget to choose a quote!
Friday, October 7, 2011
Work For Tuesday 11 October 2011
Good class today. We filled ina great deal of background on Douglass!
Anyone absent last Tuesday needs to do the writing we did in class. Select a slave, give yourself an age and a job typical of your gender on the plantation. Then write a list in time order of all the things you must do from rising in the a.m. until you go to bed in the p.m.
Read Chapters 7 and 8.
In Chapter 7 Group I do questions 1-5; Group II do questions 6-10.
In Chapter 8 Group II do questions 1-3; Group I do questions 4-6.
Don't forget to choose one quote that stands out and do a response journal about it.
Anyone absent last Tuesday needs to do the writing we did in class. Select a slave, give yourself an age and a job typical of your gender on the plantation. Then write a list in time order of all the things you must do from rising in the a.m. until you go to bed in the p.m.
Read Chapters 7 and 8.
In Chapter 7 Group I do questions 1-5; Group II do questions 6-10.
In Chapter 8 Group II do questions 1-3; Group I do questions 4-6.
Don't forget to choose one quote that stands out and do a response journal about it.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Work Due Friday October 7, 2011
Frederick Douglas-Read and highlight Chapters 5-6.
Chapter 5 Group I do questions 1,2,3. Group II do questions 4,5,6.
Chapter 6 Group I do questions 1-5 Group II do question 6-10.
Don't forget to highlight book.
Chapter 5 Group I do questions 1,2,3. Group II do questions 4,5,6.
Chapter 6 Group I do questions 1-5 Group II do question 6-10.
Don't forget to highlight book.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Work Due October 4, 2011
Group: Number 1-I.S./O.G./A.K Chapter 3 Ques. 2,4. Chapter 4 Ques.1
Group: Number 2-T.B./S.T./R.J. Chapter 4 Ques. 1,3. Chapter 4 Ques.2
Please Read Chapters 3 and 4. I will email the Questions to I.S. who was absent. Write a response to one quote you have selected from each chapter!
Group: Number 2-T.B./S.T./R.J. Chapter 4 Ques. 1,3. Chapter 4 Ques.2
Please Read Chapters 3 and 4. I will email the Questions to I.S. who was absent. Write a response to one quote you have selected from each chapter!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Work for Friday 30 September 2011
Read Chapters 1-2-and 3.
Group I=A.K./R.J./O.G
Group II=T.B./I.S./S.T.
Write answers to questions in complete sentences.
Chapt.I Group I p.5 # Q.1,4,5,8,10.
Group II p.5-6 # Q.2,3,6,7,12.
Response Journal Group I "By far...
Group II "It was...
Chapter II P.6. Group I #Q.1,3,7.
Group II #Q.2,4,5.
Response Journal Group I "Crying...
Group II "The same traits...
Look at time line and ad any information from the reading to it.
Group I=A.K./R.J./O.G
Group II=T.B./I.S./S.T.
Write answers to questions in complete sentences.
Chapt.I Group I p.5 # Q.1,4,5,8,10.
Group II p.5-6 # Q.2,3,6,7,12.
Response Journal Group I "By far...
Group II "It was...
Chapter II P.6. Group I #Q.1,3,7.
Group II #Q.2,4,5.
Response Journal Group I "Crying...
Group II "The same traits...
Look at time line and ad any information from the reading to it.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Work Due Tuesday 27 September 2011
Prepare a typed draft of your Poe papeer. Use the outline if it is helpful. Do the best you can.
I will respond to them and return themto you for editing and revision. :)
Please bring the Frederick Douglass narrative book with you to class on Tuesday.
Have a fun weekend
Ms. B. Armbruster
I will respond to them and return themto you for editing and revision. :)
Please bring the Frederick Douglass narrative book with you to class on Tuesday.
Have a fun weekend
Ms. B. Armbruster
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Work for Friday 23 September 2011
We discussed the Tell Tale Heart in great detail and the Cask of Amontillado in some detail so we have yet to finish it as well as The Masque of the Red Death. None-the-less, since you have read all three, I believe you can select one to write your paper about.
With that in mind, I would like you to Draft parts I. II. and III. of the critique in very rough form.
Write it out double spaced whether by hand or on computer.
Be sure to have a copy of the draft in class as well as your book or a printed copy of the text from the internet. You must always bring your book to class unless I tell you otherwise!
HERE IS A COPY OF THE CRITIQUE HANDOUT. PRINT IT IF YOU DO NOT HAVE IT!
CRITIQUES
Title (reflect words from final clincher)
I. Introduction
Dramatic opening (grab your reader’s attention)
Title & author of story; publisher, place, & year of publ.
Type of story: fable, fairy tale, adventure, hist. fiction…
Background information
Setting & mood: lively, suspenseful, humorous, solemn…
II. Characters
Who are the main characters? (protagonist=main character, usually
good guy; antagonist=one opposed to protagonist, often bad guy)
Describe them. What motivates them?
Do they change during the story (dynamic) or not (static)?
III. Conflict/Plot
What is the main problem, want, or need?
Briefly summarize the events significant to the cause
& working out of the conflict, up to the climax.
IV. Resolution (from Climax to Theme)
Identify climax (event leading to the conflict being resolved)
What is the resolution?
What is the theme? (What should have been learned?)
V. Conclusion (Your Opinion/Reaction)
Begin by expressing your general opinion of the story:
enjoyable, inspiring, fascinating, dull, trite, exciting,
compelling, enthralling, unique, thought provoking…
(Do not say “I,” “my,” or “you.”)
Then discuss any of the following:
Any part of the story sequence chart
Are characters well developed? Realistic? Likeable?
Is the conflict intriguing or predictable? Is there an
element of mystery, suspense, adventure, surprise?
Is the climax exciting or disappointing?
Is there a good resolution?
Is the theme clear? Is it powerfully presented? Do you
agree with it? Is it inspiring? Is it an important
lesson for most to learn?
Your favorite part of the story & why you like it.
Literary devices that made the story more interesting:
imagery or vivid descriptions, foreshadowing,
irony, point of view, flashbacks, symbolism, humor,
easy-to-read language, allegory…
Final Clincher: reflect your opening
CRITIQUE VOCABULARY
INTRODUCTION
Types of Stories: allegory, tale, fairy tale, saga, narrative, epic, legend,
mystery, comedy, anecdote, myth, science fiction, adventure, fable, folk
tale, anti-utopian, biography, drama, devotional, spiritual
Setting/Mood: bright, cheerful, lively, sad, solemn, tragic, comical, fun,
light-hearted, whimsical, fanciful, mysterious, eerie, suspenseful, bleak,
dreary, peaceful, chaotic, violent, foreboding, spiritual, cynical, satiric,
tongue-in-cheek
CHARACTERS
Synonyms: hero, villain, protagonist, antagonist, players, participants
Role: central, dominant, main, leading, major, minor, subordinate,
lesser, supporting, shadowy, secondary
Analysis: well (or poorly) drawn, fully (or under) developed, convincing
or unconvincing, consistent, static (unchanging), dynamic (changing),
lifeless, too predictable, overly evil, not believable, typical
CONFLICT/PLOT
Synonyms: problem, dilemma, desire, plan, conspiracy, scheme of
events, chain of events, sequence of events
Stages: began, initiated, driven, promoted, continued, expanded,
exacerbated, heightened, lessened, relieved
CLIMAX/RESOLUTION/THEME
Climax: turning point, most exciting moment, dramatic event, change in
events, high point, emotional crisis
Resolution: solution, remedy, fix, amelioration
Theme: message, moral, teaching, lesson, subject, inspiration,
application
CONCLUSION
Opinion: enjoyable, inspiring, dull, trite, too predictable, unique,
fascinating, captivating, suspenseful, thrilling, convincing, convicting,
compelling, obscure, thought-provoking, clear, poignant, pointed,
sketchy, unrealistic
Literary Devices: point of view (first, second, third person),
foreshadowing, irony, symbolism, flashbacks, quality of language
(simple, archaic, verbose, descriptive), poetic devises, decorations
With that in mind, I would like you to Draft parts I. II. and III. of the critique in very rough form.
Write it out double spaced whether by hand or on computer.
Be sure to have a copy of the draft in class as well as your book or a printed copy of the text from the internet. You must always bring your book to class unless I tell you otherwise!
HERE IS A COPY OF THE CRITIQUE HANDOUT. PRINT IT IF YOU DO NOT HAVE IT!
CRITIQUES
Title (reflect words from final clincher)
I. Introduction
Dramatic opening (grab your reader’s attention)
Title & author of story; publisher, place, & year of publ.
Type of story: fable, fairy tale, adventure, hist. fiction…
Background information
Setting & mood: lively, suspenseful, humorous, solemn…
II. Characters
Who are the main characters? (protagonist=main character, usually
good guy; antagonist=one opposed to protagonist, often bad guy)
Describe them. What motivates them?
Do they change during the story (dynamic) or not (static)?
III. Conflict/Plot
What is the main problem, want, or need?
Briefly summarize the events significant to the cause
& working out of the conflict, up to the climax.
IV. Resolution (from Climax to Theme)
Identify climax (event leading to the conflict being resolved)
What is the resolution?
What is the theme? (What should have been learned?)
V. Conclusion (Your Opinion/Reaction)
Begin by expressing your general opinion of the story:
enjoyable, inspiring, fascinating, dull, trite, exciting,
compelling, enthralling, unique, thought provoking…
(Do not say “I,” “my,” or “you.”)
Then discuss any of the following:
Any part of the story sequence chart
Are characters well developed? Realistic? Likeable?
Is the conflict intriguing or predictable? Is there an
element of mystery, suspense, adventure, surprise?
Is the climax exciting or disappointing?
Is there a good resolution?
Is the theme clear? Is it powerfully presented? Do you
agree with it? Is it inspiring? Is it an important
lesson for most to learn?
Your favorite part of the story & why you like it.
Literary devices that made the story more interesting:
imagery or vivid descriptions, foreshadowing,
irony, point of view, flashbacks, symbolism, humor,
easy-to-read language, allegory…
Final Clincher: reflect your opening
CRITIQUE VOCABULARY
INTRODUCTION
Types of Stories: allegory, tale, fairy tale, saga, narrative, epic, legend,
mystery, comedy, anecdote, myth, science fiction, adventure, fable, folk
tale, anti-utopian, biography, drama, devotional, spiritual
Setting/Mood: bright, cheerful, lively, sad, solemn, tragic, comical, fun,
light-hearted, whimsical, fanciful, mysterious, eerie, suspenseful, bleak,
dreary, peaceful, chaotic, violent, foreboding, spiritual, cynical, satiric,
tongue-in-cheek
CHARACTERS
Synonyms: hero, villain, protagonist, antagonist, players, participants
Role: central, dominant, main, leading, major, minor, subordinate,
lesser, supporting, shadowy, secondary
Analysis: well (or poorly) drawn, fully (or under) developed, convincing
or unconvincing, consistent, static (unchanging), dynamic (changing),
lifeless, too predictable, overly evil, not believable, typical
CONFLICT/PLOT
Synonyms: problem, dilemma, desire, plan, conspiracy, scheme of
events, chain of events, sequence of events
Stages: began, initiated, driven, promoted, continued, expanded,
exacerbated, heightened, lessened, relieved
CLIMAX/RESOLUTION/THEME
Climax: turning point, most exciting moment, dramatic event, change in
events, high point, emotional crisis
Resolution: solution, remedy, fix, amelioration
Theme: message, moral, teaching, lesson, subject, inspiration,
application
CONCLUSION
Opinion: enjoyable, inspiring, dull, trite, too predictable, unique,
fascinating, captivating, suspenseful, thrilling, convincing, convicting,
compelling, obscure, thought-provoking, clear, poignant, pointed,
sketchy, unrealistic
Literary Devices: point of view (first, second, third person),
foreshadowing, irony, symbolism, flashbacks, quality of language
(simple, archaic, verbose, descriptive), poetic devises, decorations
Friday, September 16, 2011
Work Due Tuesday 20 September 2011
We have finished going over the biographical reports you did and we will now move on to the Three Stories by Poe you read this summer. You will choose one and write a critique about it after I explain how to do this and walk you through the process.
For now I want you to read the critical material about the three stories I handed out in class. (Olivia, I sent you a copy by email) Reread the story you want to write about as well as highlight the important ideas in the hand out.We will talk about the stories and I will get you started on the paper in class.
For now I want you to read the critical material about the three stories I handed out in class. (Olivia, I sent you a copy by email) Reread the story you want to write about as well as highlight the important ideas in the hand out.We will talk about the stories and I will get you started on the paper in class.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Work for Friday 15 September 2011
We will continue to have you read your biographical reports and discuss the speeches as well. Remember to print the source or write it down so you can include it in the
paper. Also, please finish the comma exercises in the handout.
See You. Ms. Barbara
paper. Also, please finish the comma exercises in the handout.
See You. Ms. Barbara
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Plans for September 9, 2011
We will continue our discussion of Huck Finn. You will read sections of your written work to the group.
Hope you enjoyed your first class! More to come!
Hope you enjoyed your first class! More to come!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
2010-2012 Book List
Barbara Armbruster armbruster75@gmail.com
Grade Nine American Literature Trinity Classical Christian Academy
2011- 2012
All Books Dover Press unless otherwise noted. Order online.
Summer Readings:
The Gold Bug and Other Tales by Edgar Allan Poe.
ISBN-13: 9780486268750 $2.50
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ISBN:0-486-2806 1-6 $2.00
Great Speeches of American WomenISBN:0-486-46141-6 $3.50 continued throughout the term.
All Dover press, unless otherwise noted.
1. September The Crucible ISBN-13: 0822202554. Drama: Puritan witchcraft trial in New England Colonial times. Amazon $ 8.00
2. October Daisy Miller. Dover. Henry James (1878) . Americans abroad (Italy); cultural misunderstandings. ISBN: 0486287734 $3.00
3. November House of the Seven Gables. Hawthorne. (1851) ISBN-0-486-40882-5. Family drama of greed and revenge in Salem. $3.50
4. December The Life of Frederick Douglass, ISBN:0486284999Auto biography of a former slave. $2.00
5. January O Pioneers!, ISBN-0486277852. Willa Cather (1900) A look at westward migration. $2.50
6. February The Great Gatsby, ISBN-978-0-7432-7356-5 (1920's) . Life in the roaring twenties; the results of greed. Amazon 14.50
7. March 101 Great American Poems, Dover Thrift Edition. ISBN 0486401588. Genre/ Assorted poetry of the Period.$1.50
8. April/May The Great Divorce C.S. Lewis Amazon/Church Bookstore by order.
Opportunities for Salvation.
Grade Nine American Literature Trinity Classical Christian Academy
2011- 2012
All Books Dover Press unless otherwise noted. Order online.
Summer Readings:
The Gold Bug and Other Tales by Edgar Allan Poe.
ISBN-13: 9780486268750 $2.50
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ISBN:0-486-2806 1-6 $2.00
Great Speeches of American WomenISBN:0-486-46141-6 $3.50 continued throughout the term.
All Dover press, unless otherwise noted.
1. September The Crucible ISBN-13: 0822202554. Drama: Puritan witchcraft trial in New England Colonial times. Amazon $ 8.00
2. October Daisy Miller. Dover. Henry James (1878) . Americans abroad (Italy); cultural misunderstandings. ISBN: 0486287734 $3.00
3. November House of the Seven Gables. Hawthorne. (1851) ISBN-0-486-40882-5. Family drama of greed and revenge in Salem. $3.50
4. December The Life of Frederick Douglass, ISBN:0486284999Auto biography of a former slave. $2.00
5. January O Pioneers!, ISBN-0486277852. Willa Cather (1900) A look at westward migration. $2.50
6. February The Great Gatsby, ISBN-978-0-7432-7356-5 (1920's) . Life in the roaring twenties; the results of greed. Amazon 14.50
7. March 101 Great American Poems, Dover Thrift Edition. ISBN 0486401588. Genre/ Assorted poetry of the Period.$1.50
8. April/May The Great Divorce C.S. Lewis Amazon/Church Bookstore by order.
Opportunities for Salvation.
American Literature and Composition Grade 9
American Literature Summer Assignments
Huck FinnUse a two column format below to create double entry journal sheets. Then write the heading like this: Top block-Huck Finn by Mark Twain. Left half block write a Quote from the Novel and the page #; Right half block Reflections.(What you think the quote means.
Again: write an important quotation of one or more lines and its page number for each chapter in the left hand column. Then in the right hand column write what you think the quote means and why it is important. Do this as you read the novel. You may have more than one quote per chapter if you wish. You can print more sheets as you need them or write the headings and quotes on loose leaf paper neatly.
We will discuss these on the on the first and second days of class (Sept 6th and 9th). You will hand them in when we finish the discussion.
Great American Speeches by Women
Great American Speeches. Choose one of the following speeches and memorize A paragraph or two from it. If you have memorized the whole speech- you will get extra credit. You will recite it or a part of it and read your paper on Sept.13th.
1. Mary McLeod Bethune p.122
2. Eleanor Roosevelt p.126
3. Nancy Pelosi p.177
4. Geraldine Ferraro p.139.
Then write a five paragraph paper about the person. Tell only important facts or write the five paragraph paper about whether you disagree or agree with what whe speaker says and why!
The Gold Bug and Other TalesRead the following Stories and Highlight the suspenseful parts. We will discuss these on Sept.20th.
1. The Masque of the Red Death p.57
2. The Tell Tale Heart p.74
3. The Cask of Amontillado p.116.
Huck FinnUse a two column format below to create double entry journal sheets. Then write the heading like this: Top block-Huck Finn by Mark Twain. Left half block write a Quote from the Novel and the page #; Right half block Reflections.(What you think the quote means.
Again: write an important quotation of one or more lines and its page number for each chapter in the left hand column. Then in the right hand column write what you think the quote means and why it is important. Do this as you read the novel. You may have more than one quote per chapter if you wish. You can print more sheets as you need them or write the headings and quotes on loose leaf paper neatly.
We will discuss these on the on the first and second days of class (Sept 6th and 9th). You will hand them in when we finish the discussion.
Great American Speeches by Women
Great American Speeches. Choose one of the following speeches and memorize A paragraph or two from it. If you have memorized the whole speech- you will get extra credit. You will recite it or a part of it and read your paper on Sept.13th.
1. Mary McLeod Bethune p.122
2. Eleanor Roosevelt p.126
3. Nancy Pelosi p.177
4. Geraldine Ferraro p.139.
Then write a five paragraph paper about the person. Tell only important facts or write the five paragraph paper about whether you disagree or agree with what whe speaker says and why!
The Gold Bug and Other TalesRead the following Stories and Highlight the suspenseful parts. We will discuss these on Sept.20th.
1. The Masque of the Red Death p.57
2. The Tell Tale Heart p.74
3. The Cask of Amontillado p.116.
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