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!
Friday, September 30, 2011
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!
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