[Marker]Ms. C. McNicholas
Period 2
Research paper topic due 1/31
ALL RE-Writes due 1/20
Twisted tale due 1/20
Revision due 1/6/12
Hamlet questions due 1/4/12
Plays/Scenes Covered
This lesson covers the entirety of Hamlet but focuses specifically on 1.2, 3.4, 5.1, and 5.2.
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What’s On for Today and Why
Students will form their own opinions about Gertrude by imaginatively creating entries for Gertrude's journal. Each journal entry will reveal much about Gertrude's character at pivotal moments in the play.
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What To Do
1. Students will need to finish reading Hamlet before they begin.
2. Ask students to write five one-page journal entries as if they were Gertrude. They will be asked to write the entries based on her state of mind at these specific times:
a. The night before she married Hamlet, Sr. What were the thoughts running through her mind? Was she a willing participant? What qualities (positive and negative) did Hamlet possess? What are her hopes for the future?
~b. The night before Hamlet, Jr., went away to college. What is her life like now? What is her relationship with Hamlet, Sr? What are her hopes for the future?
~c. The night before her wedding to Claudius. (Reread Act 1, Scene 2 before you write.) What are her feelings about the death of Hamlet, Sr., and her upcoming marriage? Did she help in the murder, or was she innocent?
~d. The night that Polonius is killed, when Hamlet talks to her in her bedroom and sees the ghost of his father. (Reread Act 3, Scene 4 before you write.) What does she think about the unfolding events? What is her reaction to Hamlet's remarks and questions? What does she think will happen next?
~e. The night before she dies. (Reread all of Act 5 first.) Does she feel like she had a hand in the events, or is she an innocent bystander? What are her feelings about Claudius now? What does she think Hamlet will do? What does the future hold for her? How would she like to be remembered?
12/21-due 1/3/12
Study Island Assignment 3 due 12/22
11/30:Answer the following questions
Act II
Scene 1
Why does Polonius send Reynaldo to Paris?
Why is Ophelia frightened by Hamlet?
How does Polonius explain Hamlet’s behavior? Is he right?
11/28:
Complete reading Act I
11/16:
Be prepared to discuss the following
HamletAct IScene 1
The curtain opens on what setting (time and place)?
Why is Francisco happy to see Bernardo?
Why has Marcellus begged Horatio to join the watch?
What does the ghost look like? Do? Say?
What was the outcome of the fight between King Hamlet and Fortinbras?
Why is there a need for a nightly watch on the palace?
11/9 re-write you college essay for a final grade, due 11/14/11
Daily quiz on The Stranger
Read chapters 4-6 for Friday 10/21
Read Part two, Chapters 1-3 for Monday 10/17
For Monday 9/19 research one college or trade school that you are interested in and bring in the essay from their application.
Do now quiz 9/28/11
9/23 Read chapter 1(The Stranger) use the study guide questions as you read. Be prepared for a quiz on Monday.
9/19: write an opening paragraph of your college essay
9/20 write the body paragraphs of your college essay
**All ninth grade students_ Study Island is due 1/28.
Honors English I Period 3,,9
Maya Angelou scavenger hunt due 1/31
Twisted tale due 1/20
Don't forget your word(A one word description that best describes B. Franklin) and it's defination for Monday 1/9/12
1/3/12:Persuasive TS and 3 details
1/4/12:Expository TS and 3 details
1/5/12:Narrative TS and 3 details
1/6/12: Levels of learning-due 1/9/12
Franklin Journal
English I/ Honors I
Holiday Journal Assignment
Due: Tuesday January 3, 2012
Each day for the next 11 days you are to write a one page journal entry. Please take some time in writing each entry. The following are some topics that you may wish to write about.
What did you do each day?
How would you rate the day?
Were you happy with everything that you did?
Did you conduct yourself in a manner that you are personally happy with?
What time of day do you write in the journal?
Do you have chores around the house? What are they?
How much do you sleep? Eat? Watch TV?
What makes you happy? What made you upset or angry?
Did you have a productive day or did you waste the day away?
What can you do to improve yourself and make tomorrow better?
You will have 11 journal entries; each entry will be ½-1 page in length.
No late work will be accepted.
If you have any questions please e-mail me at :
Due date is Jan. 3, 2012- No late work will be accepted
Crucible Portfolio Project
Name__________________________________Period_____________
_______20 points-Any Four (4) Do-Now’s
Write the quote, date that the quote is from and respond to the quote
2. ________40 points- Character Analysis
Any four Main Characters
One paragraph on each of the character’s that you choose. Explain who the character is, what the character is like, what motivates the character.
__________10 points each-Two Double Journal Entries
Act one and Act two double journal entries. Write the passage/quotation, and respond to it.
4. __________40 points- Crucible Illustration (Cover page)
Depict one scene from “The Crucible” or one character, this must be your cover page.
5. __________40 points-Song Lyrics
Choose any song, print the lyrics and explain how they relate to The Crucible or one of the characters.
6. __________40 points-Two Short Response Essays
Abigail and Parris are both concerned about their "reputation" in Salem. Why?
What does the title of the play mean and why is it appropriate?
Bonus points
Handed in on Time /5pts
All Components Typed /5pts
Teacher Comments:
11/28_ complete the double journal entry worksheet
11/14: The Crucible, Act one vocabulary, define each word
11/9: Look up The Red scare during the 1950's, be ready to discuss the topic on Monday
11/8: Are you Superstitious, bring in your topic for discussion
Rowlandson essay, final copy due 10/28
Conclusion Due 10/25
Due 10/21
The three body paragraphs of your essay
Due 10/19
Write the opening paragraph for the Mary Rowlandson essay
Essay question:
Mary Rowlandsonendured many hardshipsduring her captivity. What inspired Mary to survive?
Remember to use the notes from class to complete this paragraph
Due 10/18/11: Page 46 question 3
Period 4,7
Maya Angelou scavenger hunt due 1/31
Twisted tale due 1/20
Don't forget your word(A one word description that best describes B. Franklin) for Monday 1/9/12
1/3/12:Persuasive TS and 3 details
1/4/12:Expository TS and 3 details
1/5/12:Narrative TS and 3 details
1/6/12: Levels of learning-due 1/9/12
English I/ Honors I
Holiday Journal Assignment
Due: Tuesday January 3, 2012
Each day for the next 11 days you are to write a one page journal entry. Please take some time in writing each entry. The following are some topics that you may wish to write about.
What did you do each day?
How would you rate the day?
Were you happy with everything that you did?
Did you conduct yourself in a manner that you are personally happy with?
What time of day do you write in the journal?
Do you have chores around the house? What are they?
How much do you sleep? Eat? Watch TV?
What makes you happy? What made you upset or angry?
Did you have a productive day or did you waste the day away?
What can you do to improve yourself and make tomorrow better?
You will have 11 journal entries; each entry will be ½-1 page in length.
No late work will be accepted.
If you have any questions please e-mail me at :
Due date- Jan. 3, 2012- No late work will be accepted
Crucible Project
Name__________________________________Period_____________
_______20 points-Any Four (4) Do-Now’s
Write the quote, date that the quote is from and respond to the quote
__________10 points each-Two Double Journal Entries
Act one and Act two double journal entries. Write the passage/quotation, and respond to it.
4. __________40 points- Crucible Illustration (Cover page)
Depict one scene from “The Crucible” or one character, this must be your cover page.
5. __________40 points-Song Lyrics
Choose any song, print the lyrics and explain how they relate to The Crucible or one of the characters.
6. __________40 points-Two Short Response Essays
Abigail and Parris are both concerned about their "reputation" in Salem. Why?
What does the title of the play mean and why is it appropriate?
Bonus points
Handed in on Time /5pts
All Components Typed /5pts
Teacher Comments:
11/28_ complete the double journal entry worksheet
11/14: The Crucible, Act one vocabulary, define each word
11/9: Look up The Red scare during the 1950's, be ready to discuss the topic on Monday
11/8: Are you Superstitious, bring in your topic for discussion
Rowlandson essay, final copy due 10/28
Conclusion Due 10/25
Due 10/21
The three body paragraphs of your essay
Due 10/19
Write the opening paragraph for the Mary Rowlandson essay
Essay question:
Mary Rowlandsonendured many hardshipsduring her captivity. What inspired Mary to survive?
Remember to use the notes from class to complete this paragraph
Due: 10/18: page 46 questions 1,3
Native American journal due 10/3/11
You and your family are being relocated. Write about your departure,the journey and your arrival. You must use the native name your choose, the new place your choose, simile, metaphor, onomantopeia. See your class notes for further instructions.
9/20: write an original creation myth.
Do now quiz on 9/27/11 Make sure that your notebook is up to date
9/14/11: read pages 2-5 in the book
Period 9:
9/12/11
Complete the reading assessment.
All Classes:
Monday 9/12/11
Test on the summer reading, please come prepared.
9/7/11:
Return syllabus/rules paper
Welcome Class of 2015
Extra help is after school each day.
Notebooks MUST be with you every day.
A Rahway Public Library card is strongly suggested.
All students should have a flash-drive or zip-drive.
Book web site:
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To the class of 2006:
I miss you all
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