A Household divided--Act One of Romeo and Juliet {Eng. 9}

One of the greatest romances {from a teenagers point of view} ever told is that of Romeo and Juliet written by the great English Bard, William Shakespeare.  The prologue of the play tells us what happens. We know that Romeo and Juliet will die in the end, but we're {the audience} not sure how and what transpired in order for the two lovers to decide that suicide was a better alternative than life. So, I ask you: Do you think that these teenagers acted on impulse instead of a well thought out plan? Base your opinion from what we know from the prologue.
This will be a class discussion so let your answer simmer in your brain.

You will receive a study guide for each of the acts, but in case you've lost yours you can print one out here: Act One Study Guide-Romeo and Juliet

Great Gatsby Chapter One Study Guide {Eng. 11}

Well, the time has finally come for us to start one of the greatest American novels ever, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. To better guide you as we read we will be using a study guide for each chapter focusing on different literary elements with each chapter. You will be given a study guide in class, but if you lose yours for any reason you can print out one here: Great Gatsby Study Guide Chapter 1.  As with many things you may perceive that the novel is moving "slow" just realize that this is the author's way of setting up the characters, their personalities and struggles that will continue throughout the novel. Be patient. I think ultimately you will enjoy and be able to connect with the novel.

Links here. Get your fresh Kate Chopin and Willa Cather links here! {English 11}

Okay, so you procrastinated on your linked lives essay and crazy Mrs. Ordway wants you to quote each story in each body paragraph of your essay. What?  That's like six quotes! {Yes, yes it is} What's the problem? Don't want to carry that textbook? Well, Mrs. Ordway's heart just grew two sizes to big {insert Internet high five here}. Here are the links that will take you to Kate Chopin's "A Pair of Silk Stockings" and Willa Cather's "A Wagner Matinee"

No more excuses, get a rough draft done so you're ready to type it out on Thursday. Yes, THIS Thursday.

Good Luck and get back on track if you fell off.

Elements of Poetry {English 9}

We are moving on to poetry, {insert wild clapping here} and on to chapter seven in our textbook. I will be sharing a power point on the Elements of Poetry in class on Monday. Please take notes using the information from the power point. We will begin by understanding terms using poems to identify concepts. 

On Tuesday, we will be reading a variety of poems from our text where I will ask you to identify specific poetry elements; so, take careful notes.  Besides the fact that poetry is part of our text when we begin reading Romeo and Juliet you will have to be able to identify different elements of poetry within the play.