Friday 30 March 2012

Finish the novel and answer the questions I gave you in class. 

Work for 27 March 2012

Marking period closes this Friday.  All work must be up to date by then.  I will read with you the next several chapters of O Pioneers! 

Please do Part seven of the test.  If you have an answer sheet, please put answers on it.  Otherwise write on the test itself. 

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23 March 2012

Please read the next chapters in Part IV.  Do the questions for Chapters 4-5-6.  You do not have to go back and answer the previous questions on the sheet for Chapters 1-2-3.  These were for added discussion!

Answer the following questions in a paragraph or more (4-5) sentences each.  Write on one side only.  Use additional paper if needed.

 Part IV-The White Mulberry Tree Chapts. 1-2-3.

Read Part IV The White Mulberry Tree-Chapters I, II, and III for Tuesday.  For Friday,

Chapt. IV, V, VI.  You may choose to write a detailed summary of the Chapters OR answer the following questions

Chapter 1.

1. Why does Cather go to such lengths in describing the fair?
2. Recount the most important scene in this Chapter.  What does it mean?
3. Why does Alexandra recoil from Marie as she touches her?

Chapter 2.

4.  Before Emil travels to Michigan for law school, what is the discussion about between him and Marie?
5. Is Marie really shallow-hearted?  Why did she marry Frank?
6. Does Emil’s invitation to Marie surprise you?
7. What does Emil desperately need to know?
8. Why must one of them go away?
 

Chapter 3.  One Week Later

8. How does Emil disclose to Alexandria his feelings about his brothers?
9. Why does Alexandria tell Emil about their father as a young man?  Why does Emil once again recount the story of the duck?

 Chapter 4.  The Next Day

10. Why does Amedee ignore his illness?

Chapter 5.  The Same Night

11. What has happened to Amedee?
12. What is Marie feeling about Emil’s not coming to tell her about the death?  Describe her mood?

Chapt. 6 Confirmation and Death
13.  Discuss the contrast between the youth on horseback to escort the Bishop to the church and the scene the riders encounter at the graveyard.
14. Emil sees Frank and thinks about Marie as the music in the church gives him a revelation.  What is it?

15. Why is each of them ready for the scene at the end of this chapter?   Were you ready?

For 20 March 2012

Read Part IV The White Mulberry Tree-Chapters I, II, amd III pp.83-94.  You may choose to write a detailed summary of the Chapters OR answer the following questions

Chapt. 1

1.        Why does Cather go to such lengths in describing the fair?

     2.          Recount the most important scene in this Chapter.

Chapt.  2

    3.          What happens to Amedee ?

    4.           Before Emil returns to  Michigan for law school, what happens between he and Marie?

Chapt.   3. One Week Later

     5.           How does Emil disclose to Alexandria his feelings for his brothers?

     6.          Why does Alexandria tell Emil about their father as a young man?

For 16 March 2012

Congratulations to Olivia on her birthday yesterday!   And to the arrival of Taylor's two new sisters from Africa.  Blessings to you all!!

1. You need to do Section 5 of the test. Bubble in the answers.
2. Then continue reading O Pioneers! Part III Winter Memories Chapters I and II!  You have the questions for this section.

Get caught up!!  You know who you are!

For March 13, 2012

Please do part four of the practice test. Put the answers on the answer page. Bring it with you.  We will go over it and get your score!

Then continue with Part II of O Pioneers!  Read and do  the questions for Chapters 5-12.

This is not too much if you use part or one weekend day to prepare for class.  I have to!

Ms.  Barbara

Work For 9 March 2012

Continue reading Part II Chapters 1-5.  Answer pertinent questions.  Thanks

Work for Tuesday 6 March 2012

Read Chapters 4 and 5 of the first part of O Pioneers!  and Chapter 1 of the second part.  Do the related questions for each. 

Please bring your Composition Books to class!