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You can also call me at extension x3105.

Homework for 5/14 to 5/18:

B Period (English 9): The completed MLA essay is due on Wednesday, 5/16.

C Period (English 9): The completed MLA essay is due on Thursday, 5/17.

Outline for the Shakespeare MLA Research Essay:

Paragraph 1: Introduction

Paragraph 2: Shakespeare’s Biography*

Paragraph 3: Strongest Argument for the Opposition*

Paragraph 4: Argument 1*

Paragraph 5: Argument 2*

Paragraph 6: Argument 3*

Paragraph 7: Conclusion

Works Cited Page.

*= Means that you must include an in-text citation.

D Period (English 9 Honors): Read up to page 25 in The Old Man and the Sea. Write a one-paragraph observation for Thursday. Define The Old Man and the Sea vocabulary for Friday. Your sonnet presentations will be due on Tuesday. Please have your sonnet and presentation ready by that time.

F Period (English 10): Finish chapter 9 in Alas, Babylon for homework (225-239).

G Period (English 9 Honors): Read up to page 25 in The Old Man and the Sea. Write a one-paragraph observation for Thursday. Define The Old Man and the Sea vocabulary for Friday. Your sonnet presentations will begin on Wednesday. Please have your sonnet and presentation ready by that time.

Romeo and Juliet

Act Five, scene i:

1.) Briefly describe Romeo’s dream at the beginning of act five __________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2.) “Then I defy you __________________” (24).

3.) This last line by Romeo is ironic because the _______________ mean fate and Romeo’s fate is to ______________________.

4.) Why does Romeo decide to go to the poorest apothecary in Mantua? _________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5.) “As violently as hasty ________________________________________________________________ _____________________ doth hurry from the fatal cannon’s womb” (65). This is an example of an ________________________________.

6.) “My poverty but ___________________________________________________________ (75).

7.) According to Romeo, how is gold worse than poison? ______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Act five, scene ii:

1.) What prevented Friar John from delivering Lawrence’s letter? ________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

2.) Juliet will awake in __________________________________________.

Act five, scene iii:

1.) Paris calls Juliet a ________________________ (12). He strews her tomb with __________________.

2.) What will Balthazar deliver to Romeo’s father ____________________________.

3.) What would happen to Balthazar if he decides to enter the Capulet tomb? ______________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ (35-36).

4.) Thou detestable maw, thy _____________________________________Gorged with the _________ _________________________________________________________________ ______to open (45-47).

5.) What does Paris intend to do to Romeo? What happens between them? _______________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

6.) “Death that has sucked the honey of thy breath hath _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ is not advanced there” (96).

7.) “Thou desperate pilot now at once ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________weary bark (117-118).

8.) “Come, I will dispose of thee _______________________________________________ (157).

9.) “Juliet bleeding, __________________________________________________________ (175).

10.) “Alas, my liege, __________________________________________________ (214).

11.) How many people have died in this play so far? __________________.

12.) “Myself condemned ____________________________________ (230).

13.) “See what a scourge is laid upon your hate ____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ All are _________________________________ (299).

14.)What do Capulet and Montague vow to do? ______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

15.) The sun for ______________________________________________________ (310).

16.) This is an example of ________________________________________________.

English 9 Sonnet Presentations.

1.) What you create on your own:

One sonnet.

Here are the following guidelines:

-Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GG (14 lines total).

-Meter: Iambic pentameter (5 iambs per line = 10 syllables per line).

-Subject Matter: Anything that is not frivolous (Sponge-Bob) or inappropriate for school (drugs/crime).

2.) What you should create with a partner:

One Powerpoint Presentation on a sonnet with at least 10 slides and 8 pictures.

Outline:

1.) Present the sonnet---in other words, put it up on the board so that class can see your subject matter. The sonnet you present will be either yours or the one that your partner brought in.

2.) Explicate (explain) the sonnet. Put it into terms that a 9^th grade honors student can understand. At this point in your presentation, provide one ‘cited’ quote about your sonnet from a trusted authority. Please cite this source and put it at the end of your presentation under ‘Works Cited.’

3.) Connect your sonnet to a story/movie/television show/current event. This does not have to be a one-to-one connection. Rather, you can connect to the sonnet’s theme or subject matter.

4.) This should all be presented with a partner. A good presentation should be around four minutes. Don’t make presentations that go for longer than ten minutes.

THE BASIC WORKS CITED SHEET.

Rules:

-Must be in alphabetical order.

-You must indent the second line and any subsequent lines in all entries.

-Put no spaces between entries.

-Double space!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-Call it a works cited.

HOW YOU CITE A BOOK:

Lastname, Firstname. Book Title. City of Publication: Name of Publishing Company, Year of Publication. Page Numbers.

HOW TO CITE A WEB-SITE:

Lastname, Firstname. “Title of the Webpage.” Hosting Website. Date of Last Update. Day You Visited.

Note about writing the dates:

-Abbreviate the date if it is longer than five letters (Jan., Feb., March, April, June., July., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.,)

-Put day, month, and then year.

Last Name 5

Works Cited

Smith, Joe. Shakespeare Was a Great Guy. New York: Super-Duper Publishing Company, 1998. 201-209.

“The Lost Author.” The Missing Author Insititute. 2003. 21 Oct. 2012.

Thompson, Mike, and Mary Zarady. “Living with Another Author.” How Do You Cite Two Authors? London: Black Bird Publishing, 2007. 19-31.

“Tigers.” Encyclopedia Importanta. Vol. 4. New York: Important and Very Rich Publishing Company, 2010. 345-346.

Twain, Joe. “This is an Internet Source.” Big Important University. Nov. 2008. 23 Oct. 2012.

Wilson, Mark. “Another Internet Source.” North-Eastern North Carolina University. 2012. 14 May 2012.

Xylaphone, Marty. “The Amazing History of William Shakespeare.” The Oaks Hill Shakespeare Research Project. 12 May 2009. 30 March 2012.

Alas, Babylon

Questions 208-218

1.) Pat Frank describes Bubba Offenhaus as looking like a ______________________________________ _________________________.

2.) Why does Bubba refuse Randy’s request for a lead-lined coffin?

3.) Where is Bubba Offenhaus originally from? Why did he take the Civil Defense job?

4.) Why does Randy pull out his gun? How did the men react to this?

5.) What happened to the Mayor, Alexander Getty?

6.) Why is making whiskey a good idea? What does Randy have to give up to make this?

7.) What does Dan say about nature on page 215?

8.) What disease does Randy hear on the radio (216)?

9.) What else does Randy hear on the radio (217)? Why does this make Randy feel better?

NUCLEAR WEAPONS ARE NECESSARY .

Reasonable Argument: Evidence: Source:

NUCLEAR WEAPONS SHOULD BE ELIMINATED.

Reasonable Argument: Evidence: Source:

Alas, Babylon 192-208 Questions.

1.) Why does Randy wonder if he’s being selfish?

2.) What trade does Randy propose to Jim Hickey? What is Jim’s response? Why?

3.) What was the ‘nicest, most generous thing’ that Randy can remember (195)?

4.) How does Dan propose to clean up Pistolville (197)?

5.) What is Rita Hernandez’s hobby?

6.) Describe the two front rooms of Rita Hernandez. What are these rooms filled with? Why does she collect these things?

7.) How much did Rita pay for a Jag?

8.) Where did Rita get that big ring? What is the ring doing to her finger?

9.) Where did Porky find the jewelry? What’s wrong with the jewelry?

10.) Why did Randy give the whiskey to Rita?

11.) What warning did they put on Porky Logan’s door?

12.) Why does Dan not give Bill Cullen medicine?

13.) Why it is a bad idea to take the main highways?

English 9

Romeo and Juliet Questions: Act III

An important quote that I found from act three is ____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I found this quote on page ________________. It is line # __________________

I picked this quote because:______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Questions:

1.) In Act II, the Friar scolds Romeo for changing his mind so quickly. Remember that Romeo was deeply in love with Rosaline. The Friar tells Romeo, “Young men’s love lies not in their hearts but in their eyes.” Do you think that the Friar is right and Romeo’s love lies only in his eyes---he only likes Juliet because she is pretty and likes him back? Or do you think otherwise?

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2.) Explain why you think Romeo and Juliet’s troubles do or do not result primarily from fate. Support your answer with events from the play._____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3.) At the end of act three, why is Juliet upset at the Nurse? What did the Nurse say about Romeo and Paris? ________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Vocabulary: Define the following:

Apothecary: __________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Pensive: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Alas, Babylon (177-192). Chapter 8

1.) What was Randy’s new use for Graff?

2.) What did Randy shave with?

3.) How long did it take word to reach Fort Repose from San Marco?

4.) What did Randy miss the most and why could he never have it again?

5.) What was the nightmare that Dan Gunn had (180)?

6.) What was disastrous? (181)

7.) What had caused Florence to almost break down into tears?

8.) What causes Randy to cry out “Oh, God!” (184)? Who was the first man hit? Who were the other two men hit (185)?

9.) How has Alice Cooksey’s life improved? What does she feel for the first time in her thirty years?

10.) What item is Randy trading? What is Randy’s asking price?

11.) What gave Randy an unexpected thrill (190)?

12.)What would cause John Garcia’s asking price to drop? (192)

13.) What would Old Man Hockstatler like to know?

Romeo and Juliet

Act three Questions

Act three, scene ii:

1.) What does want to be brought in immediately? __________________________ (4).

2.) What should be done with Romeo when he dies (22-24)? ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

3.) Nurse: Ah, well-a-day, he’s dead ________________________________________________ (37).

4.) Juliet thinks that this person has died ______________________________(60).

5.) O serpent heart hid with ______________________________________. Did ever dragon keep ______________________________? Dove-feathered _______________. Wolfish--________________! A damned __________________, an ___________________ villain!

6.) What is Juliet saying about her husband (73-84)? __________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7.) What was the wish that the Nurse makes on line 89? What does Juliet say about such a wish (90)? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

8.) Who or what is beguiled? _________________________________________________ (132).

Act III, scene iii:

1.) Romeo is married to what_______________________________________ (4).

2.) “Banishment, be merciful, say _________________________________ (13).

3.) ‘Banished is ________________________________ mistermed” (22).

4.) Why did the Prince banish Romeo and not execute him? ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

5.) What creature can ‘steal immortal blessing from [Juliet’s] lips? __________________________ (36).

6.) What is adversity’s sweet milk ___________________________ (55).

7.) Mad men have no what? ___________________(62). Wise men have no what ______________(63)?

8.) What names does Juliet call? What name causes her to cry? ______________________________ and __________________ (103).

9.) “As if that name shot from the deadly level of a gun” is an example of an ______________________.

10.) Romeo’s form is ________________ (112). His tears are ____________________ (113). His acts are that of a _________________________ (114).

11.) Friar Lawrence says that Romeo is like a soldier set afire by his own gun power. Explain this simile. How is Romeo is own worst enemy________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

12.) What are the three things that Friar Lawrence says Romeo should be happy for (look for the line, “There art thou happy” (140).

Reason one:___________________________________________________________________________

Reason two:___________________________________________________________________________

Reason three: _________________________________________________________________________

13.) What item does Juliet give to Romeo? _______________________________________ (166).

13.) Where should Romeo ‘sojourn’? _____________________________________________

Mr. Czarkowski---Romeo and Juliet. Act Three Vocabulary.

Addle (21): (definition): _________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Synonym:

Quarrel (17): (definition): ________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Synonym:

Effeminate (113): (definition): ____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Dexterity (162) : (definition): _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Synonym:

Scorn (160): (definition): ________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Synonym:

Antonym (opposite):

Kinsmen (147): (definition): ______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Synonym:

Exile (186): (definition):__________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Amerce: (189): (definition):_______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Synonym:

Bier (60): (definition): ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Woe (115) (definition):__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

Synonym:

Antonym:

Beguile (132) (definition):________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

Synonym:

Antonym:

Calamity (3) (definition): ________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Absolve (50) (definition): ________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Synonym:

Sullen (143) (definition):_________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Synonym:

Write three sentences using the vocabulary words found above. Use CONTEXT CLUES! Circle the vocabulary word.

1.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________________________________________

Alas, Babylon. (154-176)

1.) How much does Randy pay for a pound salt?

2.) What did Rita Hernandez say about the war (155)?

3.) Explain the incident at the Medical Arts Building. Who died? Who robbed the store and for what purpose?

4.) Why does Dan Gunn refuse to carry a gun?

5.) In your own words, describe the scene at the Riverside Inn.

6.) What caused Randy to feel angry and insulted?

7.) Why had Fort Repose been extraordinary fortunate?

8.) What happened to the Riverside Inn? What happened to the survivors? Where were they sent?

9.) How does Mrs. McGovern die?

10.) What does Randy begin to miss?

11.) Describe the argument that occurs between Randy and Helen (167). How does Dan explain Helen’s behavior (168)?

12.) What was the most useful item that Randy finds in the house (171)?

13.) Where do they bury Mrs. McGovern?

14.) Why is Florence Wecheck upset (174)?

15.) What does Randy say about exotic fish on page 175? What fish does Randy compare Florence to?

English 10

Mr. Czarkowski

Alas, Babylon 145-153 (7 pages).

1.) How often did WSMF announce? When they were on the air, what did they tell the listeners?

2.) What does Randy do to solve the lack of water?

3.) What does Ben Franklin realize on page 147? What is Randy’s response?

4.) How many miles will Ben Franklin have to walk in order to go to school?

5.)Who is the head of the Henry family? Explain the origin of Two-Tone’s nickname.

6.) What causes Helen Bragg to weep?

7.) Why does Helen tell Randy to get salt?

8.) Who does Randy want to invite to his party? Why does he guest list shock Helen?

Romeo and Juliet (Act II, scenes v and vi. Act III, scene i)

Act II, scene v:

1.)When did the nurse leave the Capulet house? ______________________. How long did the nurse say she would be? _________________. What time is it at the beginning of this scene? ________________.

2.) Juliet wishes that she had the Nurse’s _____________and the Nurse had Juliet’s _____________(28).

3.) The Nurse says that Juliet has made a _____________________choice. Romeo is not the __________ of courtesy.

4.) “Your love says like an honest gentleman ________________________________________ (60).

5.) How will Romeo find a way into Juliet’s bedroom? ______________________________ (73).

Act II, scene vi:

1.) These violent delights have violent ends and in their triumph consume_______________________ ____________________________________________( 10).

This last line is an example of an ________________________________________

2.) “The sweetest honey is _________________________________________________________ and in the taste ___________________________________________. Therefore, love ____________________.

Act III, scene iii:

Romeo’s tragic flaw (personality trait that leads to his downfall) is that he is ______________________. I say this because ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.) What does Benvolio ask Mercutio to do at the beginning of this scene? ________________________

2.) “These hot days is the ______________________________________________________________.

3.) Benvolio, as Mercutio says sarcastically, has fought (or will fight) with people for the following reasons…

Reason one: _________________________________________________________________

Reason two:__________________________________________________________________

Reason three:__________________________________________________________________

Reason four:___________________________________________________________________

4.) Mercutio: “And thou make minstrels of us, look to hear nothing ___________________________.

5.) Tybalt’s love for Romeo can afford no better term than ___________________________________.

6.) “Tybalt, whose name I ________________________________________________ be satisfied.”

7.) What will Mercutio have with Tybalt? What does he mean to take? ___________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

8.) How is Mercutio injured? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

9.) “A plague ___________________________________________________”

10. “Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church door. But tis ______________________________ ________________________________________________________________ a grave man.”

The last quote is an example of this literary device _______________________________________.

11.) “O I am _________________________ fool!”

12.) “An envious ____________________________________________________________________ of stout Mercutio.”

13.) And for that offense _______________________________________________________________. I have an interest in your hearts’ proceeding; My ____________________________________________ a-bleeding.”

The tragic climax of this scene is when ____________________________________________________.

I think Romeo is (responsible/partly responsible/ not responsible at all) for this because ____________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Alas, Babylon

123-143 Questions

1.) In what ways was this war different from previous conflicts?

2.) What had a traumatic effect on Lavinia McGovern?

3.) Who is the new President of the United States? What does this change suggest about the condition of the United States?

4.) What is martial law? Note: to answer this, you must look up the term.

5.) What happened to the president and vice-president? What happened to Congress and the Senate?

5.) What does Randy tell Helen not to count on?

6.) What is the first good news Dan Gunn hears?

7.) What does Dan say about Toynbee and his theory of challenge (132)? What does Dan think Randy will do in this time of crisis?

8.) What new warning is broadcasted over the radio? Specifically, what food should they avoid? Why?

9.) On page 137, what does Randy tell Ben Franklin about shooting?

10.) Why was real estate agent angry at the Braggs? What does he grumble about (137)?

11.) What stand did Admiral Hazzard take that was ‘just short of treason’ (138)?

12.) Why was the Admiral both angry and frustrated (139)?

13.) What was the ridiculous question that Randy asks on page 141? Why is this question ridiculous?

14.) What does Admiral Hazzard say about Omaha?

15.) What does Hazzard find strange on page 143? What is his explanation?

16.) What causes the lights to go out?

Name:______________________

Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Vocabulary.

Intercession (noun) (56): ________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Lamentable (adj) (29): __________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Commend (verb) (152): _________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Feign (verb) (16): ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Wanton (adjective) (70): _________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Countervail (verb) (4): ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Confound (verb) (13): ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Rancor (noun) (94): _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Constrain (verb) (48): ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Bawdy (adjective (99): __________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Heralds (noun) (4): _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Quarrel (noun) (21): ____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Doublet (noun) (26): ____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Consort (verb) (42): ____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Appertain (verb) (59): ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Write two sentences using the vocabulary found above. Please use context clues and make sure to underline the vocabulary word.

1._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Alas, Babylon 105-122.

Mr. Czarkowski

1.) Who does Randy see carrying weapons on the side of the road? How did they get these weapons?

2.) Why does Alice think that people are going to go to the library? What does she have stocked in the library?

3.) What message does Florence receive from Jacksonville?

4.) According to Edgar, how should a businessman act during a crisis?

5.) On page 112, Florence gives Edgar a reason for not being able to send his message north of Jacksonville; what is this reason?

6.) What did Mrs. Estes say to Edgar that made him ‘incensed’? (Incensed = very angry).

7.) What was Edgar’s first and most vital error?

8.) Why does Edgar refuse to cash travelers checks (115)?

9.) How did Fort Repose become an ‘island’? (117).

10.) Why had ‘evacuation zones’ for entire cities not been announced to the public (118)?

11.) According to Pat Frank, what happens to the dollar in just a few days? (119).

12.) How much does Edgar pay for three gallons of gas (120)?

13.) What kind of world could Edgar not accept? What does he decide to do at the end of the chapter?

Notes for the Outline (English Honors):

• Your paragraphs should be marked by Roman Numerals (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, etc.).

• Your clarifying statement should be marked by UPPER CASE Letters (A,B,C,D,E,F,).

• Your evidence (quotes/statistics) should be marked by numbers (1,2,3,4,5,6,7).

Example:

• III. Paragraph

– A. Clarifying statement.

• 1. Quote or statistic.

Romeo and Juliet Act One Questions.

Name: _____________________________________________

1.) Doth with their __________________________________________________________.

2.) How long is this play? ____________________________________________.

Act I, Scene i:

1.) “ A __________________ of the House of ______________________ moves me.” (7)

2.) How does Sampson start a fight with Abraham? ______________________________________.

3.) Sampson and Abraham sarcastically address one another as ________________________ (42). They use this word ______________ times between lines 42 to 58.

4.) What does Benvolio try to do when he first arrives? Who picks a fight with Benvolio? Why? ________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

5.) We know that the citizens do not like the Montagues or Capulets because they say ______________ ______________________________________________________________________________(73-74).

6.) The Montagues and Capulets have fought ____________ times before. Each of these fights have been “bred of an ________ ______________ (87)”. The Prince says that if he catches anyone fighting again… ___________________________________________________________________________

7.) Montague, in lines 145 to 151 compares ___________________________ to a __________________ bit by _________________________________. This metaphor means that ________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

8.) Romeo is upset because ______________________________________________________________.

9.) Rosaline, the girl that Romeo loves, doesn’t love him back because ___________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________.

10.) Benvolio tells Romeo to ___________________________________________________ (226).

Act I, Scene ii:

1.) Capulet says that Juliet is __________________ years old. He wants Paris to wait ________________ years before she marries him.

2.) Capulet tells Paris to _________________________________________________________________ My will to her consent is but a part” (17).

3.) Benvolio tells Romeo to ‘Compare her face _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________a crow! (89).

Act I, Scene iii:

1.) The nurse can tell Juliet’s age ________________________________________________ (12).

2.) What was the name of the Nurse’s deceased daughter? _________________________.

3.) Lady Capulet calls Paris an _____________________________ in need of a ____________________.

The cover would be _________________________.

Act I, scene iv:

1.) Mercutio tells Romeo that ‘If love be rough with you_____________________________________.”

2.) What was Mercutio’s dream? ___________________________________________________ (52).

3.) Romeo replies, “In bed ______________________________________________________ (53).

4.) Queen Mab comes in shape _____________________________________________________ (55).

5.) Mercutio talks of dreams, which are the ______________________________________________(98).

6.) Romeo sees his fate at the end of the scene. Romeo knows that going to the ________________ will end in _________________________________________.

Romeo compares himself to an _________________________________________________________. His fate is the _______________________________________________________________________.

Provide an example of Alliteration: _____________________________________________________.

Provide an example of Personification: ___________________________________________________

English 10

Alas, Babylon (91-105)

Define: Samaritan (98).

1.) Where did the first bomb hit? What did it do to this area of land (92)? Where does the second missile hit? How many people die from this attack?

2.) What does Helen order Payton to do?

3.) What happens to Payton on pages 94-95? Why does this happen to her?

4.) What does Payton say for the first time since she was six?

5.) What does Ben Franklin do to cause Randy to call him a ‘smart boy’(96)?

6.) What important decision does Randy make concerning the crashed car? (97)?

7.)What does Randy hear on the radio? What does Happy Hendrix tell the listeners to do?

8.) According to Mark, why are radio broadcasts useless in the event of a nuclear catastrophe? What happens during phase two (99)?

9.) Describe the situation occurring at Jerry Kling’s service station (100).

10.) How did the guests at the Riverside Inn react to the bombing?

11.) Why does Randy slap Jennings in the face? (102)

12.) Finish the line” Now it returned as a foreign tongue……

What is the ‘it’ referring to? In other words, what is Randy relearning?

13.) What does Dan say about Payton’s injury? According to Dan, is it serious (104)?

14.) How does the police officer, Cappy Foracre, respond when Randy tells him that he found a woman dead on River road?

Mr. Czarkowski

English 10

Alas, Babylon (65-85)

Define:

Ensign (military position) pg. 72 Snooper pg. 68

1.) On page 65, what does Helen feel like?

2.) What makes Helen feel a little better?

3.) What is Mark’s policy on page 67?

4.) List some supplies that Randy forgot to get.

5.) According to the author, the flood of history is undammed or diverted by the action of what?

6.) Who is James Cobb? Describe him.

7.) Randy finds two significant design flaws with the McGovern house. What are they? How does Mrs. McGovern react?

8.) How does Bill McGovern explain the nuclear scare (75)?

9.) Why does Bubba Offenhaus not pass out civil defense pamphlets?

10.) What happens to Mark Bragg on his drive to Offutt (79)?

11.) What deeply worries Mark on page 82?

12.) What does Mark pray for on page 83?

13.) What is Peyton carrying as she steps off the plane?

14.) Finish this sentence: “Her abundant vitality she somehow communicated to others so that when Helen was around……” (84).

15.) What does Ben Franklin say to Randy that disturbs him?

16.) According to Randy, it would have been wonderful to live during what time period?

Alas, Babylon

47-63 Questions:

Words to define:

Taut pg. 53 Alimony pg. 55

Placebo pg. 55

Questions:

1.) Where does Lib McGovern want Randy to go? Why? What is Randy’s response?

2.) What did Dan Gunn dream of doing?

3.) What was Dan’s wife like?

4.) Why did he move to Florida?

5.) How is Dan being “crushed”? In other words, why is he becoming increasingly pessimistic?

6.) According to Gunn, what is wrong with Lib’s father?

7.) What was Randy really looking at with his binoculars?

8.) Why does Randy put chocolate, coffee, and canned meat in a tin that he hides?

Mr. Czarkowski

Alas, Babylon 22-34

PLEASE ANSWER QUESTION ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER

Words to define:

Subversive pg. 23 Lament pg. 25

1.) Why did Randy think Mark could be wrong about “Alas, Babylon”?

2.) Who is Alice Cooksey? Why did she get into an argument with Kitty Offenhaus?

3.) Why does Alice wish she was in Manhattan?

4.) Why does the fact that the base is empty worry Randy?

5.) Where does Paul Hart prefer to be in the air when “the whistle blows”? Where else could he be and what else could he be doing?

6.) What is the “key” for the Russians?

7.) Define T.O.T.

8.) Look up Raison d'être—what does it mean? How does this apply to the situation that Mark is describing?

My packet was about __________________________________________________________.

Three important pieces of information from the packet:

1.) __________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

2.) __________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

3.)___________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Two quotes that I found interesting (Please write them word-for-word. Also include the page #):

1.) __________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

I found this on page __________________________.

2.) __________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

I found this on page __________________________.

Students should study this topic because __________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

One question I still have is :______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________?

Alas, Babylon

Questions 1-19

1.) Where does Florence Wechek work? What is her home life like? _________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2.) What kind of news does the reporter deliver on Channel 8? How does Florence know if the news is good or bad? _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3.) Why does Florence accuse Randall Bragg of doing (4)? What would happen if Florence went to the police about this complaint (5)?_____________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4.) If the Bragg house is symbolic of the Bragg character, what might it show (4)? _____ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5.) What does Randy drink in the morning? What does Dan Gunn say about this? What is Randy’s response? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6.) Why did Randy’s political campaign fail? How badly did he lose? _______________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

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7.) How did Mizzoo lose weight? ____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

8.) What does Randy do for a living? Does he seem satisfied with his current way of life? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

9.) On page 13, why does Randy know that his brother, Mark, would not be hurt or killed in battle? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

10.) Explain the meaning of the phrase “Alas, Babylon”? Where did it come from? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

11.) What are the names of Mark’s wife and two children? ________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

12.) According to Mark, how are nations like people (16)? ________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

13.) What was Randy’s first act and why was it the least useful? ____________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

English 9

Mr. Czarkowski

Introduction to Shakespeare:

1.) Where was Shakespeare born? What year was he born? When did he die?

2.) How many plays did Shakespeare write?

3.) What is iambic pentameter?

4.) What is ‘blank verse’?

5.) What is the Globe? Who or what are “Penny Knaves” or ‘Groundlings’?

6.) Who is Queen Elizabeth? When did she rule over England?

7.) What is Romeo and Juliet based on? In other words, what is its ‘source material’?

8.) Where and when does Romeo and Juliet take place?

9.) Whom did Shakespeare marry? Did Shakespeare have any kids? If so, what are their names?

10.) What is the “Shakespeare Authorship Controversy”? Why do some people believe this controversy?

11.) When was The Globe shut down? How many years did it remain closed and why was it closed?

12.) What was the Spanish Armada? What happened when it tried to invade England?

13.) How many words did Shakespeare “invent”? Write down four words that you use regularly below.

14.) How many common phrases did Shakespeare invent? Write down two below.

15.) What was the “first folio”?

16.) Who ruled England after Queen Elizabeth?

17.) In your opinion, why do people continue to study Shakespeare? ________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sentinel Dictum Ineffable

Dignity Ardent Martinet

Manifestation Imperious Gyration

Apprehension Secessionist Interminable

Evade Elude Efface

Vigorously Poignant Oscillation

Undulation Preternatural Gesticulate

Aspirate Tranquility Delirium

English 9

Mr. Czarkowski

Introduction to Shakespeare:

Using the internet (or a *gasp* book!) find the answer to the following questions:

1.) Where was Shakespeare born? What year was he born? When did he die?

2.) How many plays did Shakespeare write?

3.) What is iambic pentameter?

4.) What is ‘blank verse’?

5.) What is the Globe? Who or what are “Penny Knaves” or ‘Groundlings’?

6.) Who is Queen Elizabeth? When did she rule over England?

7.) What is Romeo and Juliet based on?

8.) Where and when does Romeo and Juliet take place?

9.) Whom did Shakespeare marry? Did Shakespeare have any kids? If so, what are their names?

10.) What is the “Shakespeare Authorship Controversy”? Why do some people believe this controversy?

11.) Why do some people believe that Shakespeare didn’t exist? Who do they think wrote the plays?

12.) What was the Spanish Armada? What happened when it tried to invade England?

13.) How many words did Shakespeare “invent”? Write down four words that you use regularly below.

14.) How many common phrases did Shakespeare invent? Write down two below.

15.) What was the “first folio”?

16.) Who ruled England after Queen Elizabeth?

17.) In your opinion, why do people continue to study Shakespeare?

The Old Man and the Sea

Chapter Titles.

Chapter 1 would go from page ____ to page ____. It would end on the phrase _____________________

I say this because____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I would title chapter one ________________________________________________________________

Chapter 2 would go from page ____ to page ____. It would end on the phrase _____________________

I say this because____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I would title chapter two ________________________________________________________________

Chapter 3 would go from page ____ to page ____. It would end on the phrase _____________________

I say this because____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I would title chapter three______________________________________________________________

Chapter 4 would go from page ____ to page ____. It would end on the phrase _____________________

I say this because____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I would title chapter four ________________________________________________________________

Chapter 5 would go from page ____ to page ____. It would end on the phrase _____________________

I say this because____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I would title chapter five ________________________________________________________________

Chapter 6 would go from page ____ to page ____. It would end on the phrase _____________________

I say this because____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I would title chapter six________________________________________________________________

To Kill a Mockingbird

English 10----Assignment is due on Tuesday

Defending Boo Radley!

Despite the best efforts of Heck Tate, word got out that Boo Radley killed Bob Ewell. Now, Boo finds himself on trial for murder. But Boo does have something in his favor: the best legal representation that money can buy----YOU!

For this assignment, you and a partner must defend Boo Radley in court. You will be required to draft introductory and closing remarks as well as two reasons why Boo should be set free.

One partner should take the following:

-Opening speech: in your opening speech you outline your case. Try to find two reasons as to why Boo Radley’s actions were justified. Try to persuade the jury to see things your way. BE CREATIVE---BE persuasive!

-Your first argument.

The other partner should take…

-Argument two.

-Closing remarks. In these remarks you recap your major arguments. In addition, you should appeal to the jury. There are many ways to do this and you are free to be creative.

Each part should be at least half of a page (but not much more).

Your work should be submitted together. You will be graded along with your partner.

This will count as a homework assignment.

Mr. Czarkowski

English 10

To Kill a Mockingbird writing assignment:

You will write a 1 1/2 to 2 page letter as a character from To Kill a Mockingbird.

You will be the character. This means that you will be writing in first-person.

You are free to come up with your own idea, but I offer up to you a few suggestions:

--A letter from Boo to the Finch children. In this letter he could explain why he left those items in the tree, what his life is like, why he chooses to stay indoors, and how he can justify his actions at the end of the story

--A letter from Tom Robinson to Helen Robinson in which Tom attempts to justify his actions.

--A letter from Bob Ewell to Mayella (or the Maycomb Tribune) in which he expresses his desire to kill the Finch children and/or his disgust with the community.

--A letter from Mayella to Tom apologizing for her actions.

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Please proofread your work. Write in twelve point Times New Roman font.

Please double space your work or skip every other line if you decide to write by hand. 10 points will be deducted if you fail to do this.

Don’t obsess over capturing the character’s dialect. If you would like to try, that’s fine, but you are not expected to do this.

The assignment is due on Friday.

To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapter 27

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.

1.) Explain the three strange events that Scout describes.

2.) Who are Miss Tutti and Miss Frutti? What prank is played on them?

3.) What role does Scout play in Maycomb: Ad Astra Per Aspera

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Chapter 28 Questions

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER!

1.) What was strange about the night in this chapter? What one bird was out?

2.) Who scares Scout and Jem?

3.) What does Ad Astra Per Aspera mean?

4.) Colonel Maycomb (for whom the county is named) is famous for:

5.) How did Scout do in the pageant? How does Judge Taylor react to her performance?

6.) Whom does Jem suspect is following them home?

7.) What injuries do Jem sustain?

8.) What does Aunt Alexandra do for Scout that she notices?

9.) Who dies in this chapter? What object kills him?

Hypocrisy--- the quality of being insincere by pretending to have beliefs that one does not actually have.

To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter titles.

The title that I would give chapter ________________ is _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

I picked this title because…_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The title that I would give chapter ________________ is _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA

VOCABULARY

Mr. Czarkowski

English 9

Boat vocabulary:

Stern (noun):

Bitt (noun):

Gaff (noun):

Skiff (noun):

Tiller (noun):

Character vocabulary:

Humility (adjective):

Timid (adjective):

Gaunt (adjective):

Undulate (verb):

Sea creature vocabulary:

Plankton (noun):

Dorsal (noun):

Pectoral (noun):

Maw (noun):

Carapace (noun):

Iridescent (adjective):

Sailing vocabulary:

Trade wind (noun):

Furl (verb):

Fathom (noun):

Ethan Frome Vocabulary: Prologue and chapter one.

Prologue (be sure to include the part of speech):

Taciturn (5):

Mein (5):

Colonnade (3):

Sardonically (6):

Vitality (7):

Capitulate (8):

Innocuous (9):

Colloquially (8):

Indifferent (10):

Oracle (10):

Melancholy (13):

Incarnation (13):

Sentient (13):

Allude (15):

Poignant (15):

Apparition (17):

Wraith (18):

Reticence (19):

Chapter One (be sure to include part of speech):

Effrontery (27):

Panorama (30):

Oblique (31):

Fatuity (31):

Gaiety (31):

Intangible (32):

Plaintive (33):

Self-effacement (33):

Insinuate (34):

English 9 Honors: Parts of Speech Exercise.

The first pioneers on the Great Plains encountered many kinds of dangerous animals. Huge herds of bison and grizzly bears were a menace to the early explorers. The most ferocious beast of the plains was a female grizzly bear protecting her cubs. Neither the bison nor the grizzly was the most feared animal on the frontier. None of the creatures, including the fearsome rattlesnake, were dreaded as much as the skunk. Oh, you may say, that is ridiculous. Yet is the truth. Skunks were not alarming because they smelled bad, but because the so often carried rabies. Since there was no cure for rabies in those days, the bite of a rabid skunk was certain to be fatal. The small black and white creatures were carriers of the doom and struck terror into the stoutest hearts.

1.) first:_________ 2.) many:________ 3.) of:________

4.) Huge:_______ 5.) grizzly:_______ 6.) were:________

7.) early:_______ 8.) The:________ 9.) her:_________

10.) Neither:_______ 11.) nor:________ 12.) most:_________

13.) on:________ 14.) fearsome:_________ 15.) Oh:__________

16.) you:_______ 17.) is:_________ 18.) truth:_______

19.) not:________ 20.) smelled:______ 21.) so:_________

22.) often:_______ 23.) no:_________ 24.) those:________

25.) bite:________ 26.) black:________ 27.) and:_________

28.) doom:______ 29.) into:_________ 30.) hearts:__________

English 10

To Kill a Mockingbird Editorial.

Editorial (noun): An article in a publication expressing the opinion of its editors or publishers (Webster’s Dictionary).

In an editorial, the newspaper writer (usually the editor) attempts to persuade the reader to see things from his/her perspective on a particular subject.

Objective: You are to write a newspaper editorial about the Tom Robinson verdict. You want to convince the reader that Tom Robinson was innocent.

A Sample Editorial

Outline:

Title: Begin with an interesting title that would catch the reader’s attention.

Paragraph 1 (Introduction/Context): In your introduction you need to provide context. In other words, briefly summarize the case, what were the circumstances around the case, and the verdict. Then, in the final sentence of the paragraph, state your position.

Paragraph 2 (Argument #1): In this paragraph you state your strongest argument. Rely on the book for details and evidence. Chapters 18, 19, and 20 are perfect for this.

Paragraph 3 (Argument #2): Move to your second strongest argument.

Paragraph 4 (Conclusion): In your final paragraph, you need to restate (in other words) your initial position. In one to two sentences, briefly restate (in other words) both of the arguments that you presented. Finally, end on a DIRECT quote from Atticus’s closing argument in chapter 20 (203-205).

If you need (or would want) to include a title for your newspaper, you can write as the Maycomb Tribune or you can make up your own newspaper name.

Essay is due on Monday, January 23^rd.

Mr. C’s plea: This is the last assignment of the 2^nd quarter. Grades close very soon. If you miss the Monday deadline, there is a good chance you could get a zero for the second quarter.

Essays are worth 25% of your grade.

Miracle Worker Essay

Mr. Czarkowski

In a four-paragraph essay you will defend the following thesis statement:

In order to help a person, one may sometimes have to make him/her do things that he/she doesn’t want to do.

(Notice both my use of the word one rather than you and my use of the word he and him refer back to the pronoun one. Since one is singular, you can’t use they to refer back to it.)

Paragraph 1: Introduction.

Provide a brief outline of your topic. Include the two/three works that you will be writing about (one will be The Miracle Worker by William Gibson). Provide the thesis-statement.

Paragraph 2: The Miracle Worker example.

In this paragraph you explain how this thesis applies to The Miracle Worker. Provide a DIRECT quote from the play.

Paragraph 3: Example from outside of class.

Provide an example from a book/movie/television show, historical event, etc. that relates to your thesis statement. The only restriction is that this work must be from outside of class. It cannot be anything that we have read or viewed this year or in previous years.

Paragraph 4: Personal example

Provide an example from your own life that supports the thesis: in order to help a person, one may sometimes have to make him/her do things that he/she doesn’t want to do.

Please do not put down anything that you would not feel comfortable sharing.

For this paragraph first-person pronouns may be used.

English 9

Of Mice and Men 83-95.

1.) What lay in front of Lennie?

2.) Why is Lennie reluctant to tell George about the accident?

3.) What does Curley’s wife say about Lennie’s puppy?

4.) Where is Curley’s wife from? What happened when an actor asked her to go with his show?

5.) Why did Curley’s wife decide to run off with Curley? What does she accuse her mother of doing?

6.) What does Curley’s wife tell Lennie that she ‘never told nobody before’?

7.) Describe the incident that occurs on pages 90 and 91.

Find a quote from pages 91-95 and include it here:____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Why did you pick this quote?:_____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

English 10

To Kill a Mockingbird: Chapter 21

1.) Who wrote the note that Calpurnia delivers? What does the note say?

2.) Who tells Atticus that his children are in the courthouse?

3.) What causes Aunt Alexandra to ‘nearly faint’?

4.) Finish this line: “Now don’t be so confident, Mr. Jem, I______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

5.) On page 209, what has Scout ‘never seen’?

6.) What idea does Scout ‘toy’ with?

7.) What was the impression that Scout has on page 210?

8.) The jury moved like what?

9.) What was something only a lawyer’s child could see?

10.)Finish this thought: Atticus walk into the street, raise a rifle to his shoulder and _________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

11.) What is the verdict?

12.) At the end of the chapter, what happens in the balcony when Atticus walks out of the court room?

-Imperious

-Morose

-Reprehensible

-Pugnacious

-Skeptical

-Apprehensive

-Derogatory

-Sullen

-Contemptuous

-Derision

-Aloof

Of Mice and Men Questions

Pgs. 66-83

1.) Why does Crooks sleep in the barn?

2.) Why is Lennie drawn to Crooks’s room? What draws him in?

3.) How does Crooks upset Lennie? How does Lennie react?

4.) What does Crooks say about being lonely? What does it do to a person?

5.) How does Crooks react to Lennie’s dream? What does he say about it?

6.) On page 76, what does Crooks ask Lennie and Candy?

7.) According to Curley’s wife, what is ‘everyone’ afraid of (77)?

8.) How does Curley’s Wife threaten Crooks? What does she threaten to do?

9.) What does Crooks say about the dream at the end of the chapter?

To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapter 20 questions

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.

Why is the Judge furious with Link Deas?
Why do Scout and Dill go outside?
Why does Dolphus Raymond pretend to drink?
Why does Dolphus Raymond reveal his secret to Scout and Jem?
What does Dolphus Raymond say about Atticus?
Why (according to Atticus) does Mayella want Tom to be found guilty?
What two things did Atticus do in public that Scout had never seen him do?
What one way are all men created equal, according to Atticus?
Who comes to the trial at the end of the chapter?

To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapter 19 questions

ANSWER ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER

Define the following words:

1.) Why does Atticus ask Tom about his previous convictions?

2.) Describe Tom Robinson

3.) In Tom’s words, what actually happened with Mayella?

4.) How is Tom Robinson like Atticus?

5.) How does Mr. Gilmer question Tom Robinson? What does he want to prove?

6.) What mistake does Tom Robinson make on the witness stand?

7.) What was Tom Robinson scared of?

8.) What causes Scout to leave? Why?

Of Mice and Men Questions:

Pgs. 37-48

1.) What prank did George pull on Lennie many years ago?

2.) What happens to guys who go around on the ranches alone? (pg. 41)

3.) What is Lennie hiding on page 43?

4.) On page 45, what could Candy not do?

5.) What does Slim, the skinner, say about Candy’s dog on page 45?

6.) What does Carlson say when Candy asks him to wait until tomorrow?

7.) What does Slim tell Carlson to take on page 48, why?

Pick two unfamiliar words in the reading and define them:

1.)

2.)

To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapter 16 questions

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.

1.) What was the ‘funny thing’ about Braxton Underwood?

2.) According to Atticus, what is a ‘mob’ made up of?

3.) Who is Mr. X Billups? How did he get his name?

4.) Describe the incident that Miss Maudie has with the wagonload of people on page 159. Why do they think that she’s the devil?

5.) Why does Miss Maudie refuse to go to the trial?

6.) What group does Mr. Dolphus Raymond sit with? What happened to Mr. Raymond’s bride after their rehearsal dinner?

7.) According to Jem, why are ‘mixed-blood’ children sad?

8.) According to Jem, what makes you ‘all-black’?

9.) What news put a ‘different light on things’?

10.) Describe Judge Taylor.

To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapter 15 questions

Please answer questions on a separate sheet of paper

Please answer the following questions ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER:

1.) Why do men stand in the front yard in Maycomb? Why are these men standing outside the Finch’s yard?

2.) Explain the incident with Mr. Sam Levy.

3.) Who is Mr. Underwood? What does he do for a living?

4.) What is Scout’s response when Dill asks her if she’d like to have a poke at Boo Radley?

5.) How is Atticus in danger?

6.) Indirectly (meaning, without Scout knowing she is doing this), how does Scout break up the mob?

7.) Why do you think Mr. Cunningham leaves? What does he say to Scout before he leaves?

8.) At the end of the chapter, why is Atticus affectionately massaging Jem’s head? Why might he be proud of his son?

9.) What was Mr. Underwood prepared to do? What did he have in his hand?

To Kill a Mockingbird

Mr. Czarkowski

Chapter 13 Questions

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER!

1.) Why does Scout feel it wouldn't make much of a difference if Uncle Jimmy had come with Aunt Alexandra?

2.) Describe Aunt Alexandra in at least two sentences.

3.) What explanation does Aunt Alexandra give as to any negative behavior in Maycomb?

4.) Explain Scout's Caste system in Maycomb. How does it work? Why do all families act alike from generation to generation?

5.) What did Cousin Joshua do that Aunt Alexandra wants to forget?

6.) What does Atticus come to talk with the children about that Scout feels he really doesn't want to talk about?

7.) Why is Maycomb the capital of the county? What did tavern owner Sinkfield do?

To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapter 14 Questions

Mr. Czarkowski

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER!

1.) What does Scout say to cause Aunt Alexandra to drop her paper and glare at Atticus and Scout?

2.) What does Aunt Alexandra tell Atticus to do with regards to Calpurnia? What is Atticus’s response?

3. On page 137, what does Jem ask Scout to do? How does Scout respond?

4.) What is hiding under Scout’s bed?

5.) According to Dill, why did he escape from Meriden to Maycomb?

6.) What did Jem do to ‘break the code of [their] childhood’?

7.) What is the real reason for Dill running away?

8.) When Scout asks Dill why Boo doesn’t run away, what is Dill’s reply?

Mr. Czarkowski

English 10: To Kill a Mockingbird

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.

Define the following word:

Frivolous pg. 116

Answer the following questions:

1. What did Dill say when he wrote to Scout?

2. What is “Maycomb’s Finch”?

3. Explain the significance of the line by Calpurnia, “I don’t want anybody sayin’ I don’t look after my children.”

4. How is Rev. Sykes’s sermon different from that given in the white church?

5. Where is First Purchase located? What is it used for during the weekday?

6. Why are the blacks "linin'" their hymns?

7. Why is Reverend Skyes gathering a collection? How much does he want?

8. What does Rev. Sykes do to assure he has the amount he wants?

9. Why do the children feel Calpurnia leads a double life?

The second draft of your MLA essay is due on Tuesday

The rough draft of your Miracle Worker MLA Research essay is due on Monday. It is outlined as follows:

Paragraph #1: Your person’s early life. How his/her disability/obstacle developed.

Paragraph #2: How your person overcame this disability.

Paragraph #3: Helen Keller’s story (Use the Stillman article).

Paragraph #4: Why teenagers should learn about your person.

Please see your class notes for further details. You need one direct quote in your fourth body paragraph and an in-text citation at the end of each paragraph.

To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapter 9 Questions

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.

Define the following words:

Provocation

Obstreperous

1.) Why does Scout get into a fight at school?

2.) Why does Atticus take up the Tom Robinson case? According to Atticus, will he win or lose this case?

3.) Why does Scout pick up swearing? What is she hoping to accomplish?

4.) What do Scout and Jem get for Christmas?

5.) How is Aunt Alexandra described? What major landmark is she compared to?

6.) What about Scout’s appearance does Aunt Alexandra disapprove?

7.) Why does Scout attack Cousin Francis?

8.) What is Atticus’s advice to Jack about kids?

9.) What makes Uncle Jack say, “I shall never marry.” (Hint: Scout helps him come to this understanding.)

10.) What is ‘Maycomb’s Disease”?

To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapter 8 questions

PLEASE ANSWER QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER

Who does Mr. Avery blame for the change in the weather?

What unusual event causes school to be cancelled?

Who is the snowman first made to look like?

What does Atticus call “libel”? Why?

What does Mr. Avery do which redeems him as a character?

What makes Atticus think the children didn't "stay put"?

What disappointment does Scout have regarding Boo?

Why does Jem suddenly reveal all that has happened to them?

Why is Miss Maudie not upset about her house catching on fire? What is her new house going to look like?

To Kill a Mockingbird

Mr. Czarkowski

Chapter 5 Questions

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.

Please define the following words:

Benign pg. 42 Tacit pg. 42

Benevolence pg. 43 Placidly pg. 46

Edification pg. 49 Asinine pg. 49

Why does Scout begin to spend her time with Miss Maudie?

Why does Miss Maudie hate to be inside her own house?

How does Uncle Jack tease Miss Maudie?

How does Old Mr. Radley threaten Miss Maudie? What does he suggest she be doing?

What religion is Old Mr. Radley?

What does Miss Maudie say about men and the Bible?

What do Dill and Jem plan to do with a fishing pole?

What prevents them from completing this project?

To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapter 6 questions.

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.

1.) What were Dill and Jem ‘simply’ going to do (51)? What could Scout do if she didn’t want to go with them?

2.) Why did Dill and Jem wait until tonight to try this?

3.) What does Jem say to Scout that gives her ‘no option but to join them’ (52)?

4.) What does Dill see as Jem and Scout hold him up to the house?

5.) What scares the three children away? What happens to Jem during the escape?

6.) What explanation does Nathan Radley give the neighborhood regarding this incident? What will happen if "the intruder" comes back again?

7.) Why does Dill get in trouble? Why does Jem say "matches" instead of "cards"?

8.) Why does Jem escape from his house at the middle of the night? What is he getting and why does he not want Atticus to know?

9.) What does Scout listen for on page 57? What sound was ‘wishful thinking’?

Name

English 9

Mr. Czarkowski

16 December 2011

Interesting Title

Helping isn’t always easy. Often, a helping hand looks threatening to someone who is in serious trouble. While it is certainly easier to let that person continue on his/her destructive path, it is not right. In order to help a person, one may sometimes have to make him/her do things that he/she doesn’t want to do. In The Miracle Worker by William Gibson, Annie Sullivan (finish the sentence)… In (YOUR STORY) by (PROVIDE THE AUTHOR OR DIRECTOR), (the main character)….. I, too, have had challenges that seemed difficult to overcome, but I faced them and it worked out for the best.

English 9

The Miracle Worker Real-Life Research.

Person who overcame a significant disability or obstacle: ______________________________________

Title of the source that you found (web-page, news article, book): _______________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Author of article/book: __________________________________________________________________

What obstacle or difficulty did your person have: _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Summarize his/her story in four to five sentences: ____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

A significant passage from the article that could be helpful: ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Finally, why did you pick this person: _______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapter two questions (DUE MONDAY, 12/12)

Mr. Czarkowski

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.

Define the following term: Dewey Decimal System (pg. 18).

1.) How does Scout explain the ‘unfamiliar jingle’ in Jem’s pockets?

2.) How old is Miss Caroline Fisher? How does Scout describe the way she looked and smelled?

3.) Why does Miss Caroline Fisher look at Scout with ‘faint distaste’? What does she tell Atticus to stop doing?

4.) Who was to ‘blame’ for Scout learning how to write?

5.) Why does Miss Fisher give Walter Cunningham a quarter? How does Walter respond?

6.) What does Scout tell Miss Fisher about the Cunninghams? How does she respond?

7.) How did Walter Cunningham’s dad pay back Atticus for his legal services?

8.) How does Atticus respond when Scout asks him if they are poor?

To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapter three questions (DUE TUESDAY, 12/13)

1.) What is Scout doing at the beginning of this chapter?

2.) According to Walter Cunningham, what ‘poisoned’ him?

3.) Why can’t Walter pass the first grade?

4.) Why does Calpurnia punish Scout?

5.) Explain this line: “He’s not company, he’s a Cunningham.”

6.) What greatly upsets Miss Caroline Fisher?

7.) What does Burris Ewell mean when he says that he’s “done [his] time”?

8.) What is the simple trick that Atticus wants Scout to know?

9.) What were some of the ‘privileges’ that the Ewells had?

10.) What ‘compromise’ do Scout and Atticus make?

To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapter 4 questions----(DUE ON Wednesday, 12/14).

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.

1.) Why does Scout get the feeling that she is being ‘cheated out of something’?

2.) What does Scout find hidden in a tree?

3.) What is the second gift that Scout and Jem find in that tree?

4.) What are Hot Steams?

5.) How does Jem get revenge on Scout for contradicting him about the “Hot Steams”?

6.) On page 39, what does Jem say about Arthur Boo Radley’s whereabouts?

7.) On page 40, who does Scout say “has more to say about the Radley’s than anyone…”?

8.) What was the first reason that Scout wanted to quit the Radley game?

Define the following vocabulary words.

ambled: (v.): apothecary (n):

assuaged (v.): beadle (n.):

dictum (n.): domicile (n):

eaves (n.): foray (n.):

chattels (n.): impudent (adj.):

malevolent (adj.): picket (n):

piety (n):

predilection (n.): ramrod (adj.):

vapid: (adj):

scold (n.): taciturn (adj.):

unsullied (adj.):

G Period (English 9 Honors): A Christmas Carol stave three questions, 43-53 are due on Friday. Stave three, part two (53-60) questions are due on Monday (12/5). Stave four questions are due on Wednesday (12/7) and stave five questions are due on Thursday (12/8). Test is scheduled for Friday.

To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapter 1 questions:

1.) What happened to Atticus’s first two clients? What was their defense for killing a local blacksmith?

2.) What did Atticus ‘invest his earnings in”?

3.) Who is Calpurnia. What is her role in the house?

4.) When did Scout’s mom die? How old was Jem when this happened?

5.) What problem does Jem find with Charles Baker Harris’s name?

6.) In Maycomb, what did a closed door signify?

7.) How did Mr. Radley make a living?

8.) Describe the Radley place. Why are people so afraid of it?

9.) Who is Boo Radley? When does he travel? What does he do to azaleas?

10.) As a young man, what crime did Arthur “Boo” Radley commit?

11.) How was Boo punished?

12.) According to Miss Stephanie Crawford, what did Boo do to Mr. Radley?

13.) On page 11, how does Scout describe Mr. Radley’s eyes?

14.) On page 12, what does Calpurnia say about Mr. Radley?

15.) According to Jem, why were Boo’s hands bloodstained?

16.) What bet does Dill make with Jem?

A Christmas Carol

Stave five questions.

Please answer all questions on a separate sheet of paper.

1.) Why does Scrooge feel so happy as he scrambles about getting dressed?

2.) What day is this? How does Scrooge find this out?

3.) How does Scrooge explain the fact that all the ghostly visitors had actually come in one night?

4.) What does Scrooge send to the Cratchits?

5.) How does Scrooge correct his earlier discourtesy to the portly gentleman who asked him for a donation to the poor?

6.) Where does Scrooge have Christmas dinner?

7.) How does Scrooge surprise Bob Cratchit the day after Christmas?

8.) What kind of person and employer does Scrooge become?

A Christmas Carol

Stave four questions.

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.

1.) The air around the Spirit seemed to scatter what?

2.) How does the Spirit communicate with Scrooge?

3.) Why does The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come scare Scrooge most of all?

4.) What are the business men talking about? What would it take for them to go to the funeral?

5.) Why does Scrooge pay close attention to everything he hears and sees (63)?

6.) Why was Scrooge not surprised when he saw someone at his corner and the time of day when he should have been there (64)?

7.) What does the grey-haired old rascal in the ‘low shop’ buy? Where was it taken from?

8.) Why can’t Scrooge raise the cover that obscures the dead body (67)?

9.) What person does Scrooge ask to see (68) What person is he shown and why is she so happy?

10.) What has happened to the Cratchit family? Why are they so quiet?

11.) What causes Scrooge to cry out “Oh no, no!”?

12.) What does Scrooge vow to do at the end of the stave?

A Christmas Carol

Stave three, 53-60

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.

1.) Out of all those at the Cratchit house, on what member does Scrooge “have his eye on” the most?

2.) To what two places (54 to the top of 55) does the Ghost of Christmas Present take Scrooge? What does he see in these two desolate places?

3.) What person does the narrator want to be introduced to? According to the narrator, what is so irresistibly contagious?

4.) What does Scrooge’s nephew, Fred, say about Scrooge’s wealth? According to Scrooge’s nephew, why does he feel sorry for his uncle?

5.) What causes Scrooge to ‘soften more and more’ (57)? What would have happened if he experienced this more often, years ago?

6.) What was the answer to the game of “Yes and No”? What answer did some of Fred’s friends object to?

7.) What happens to the Ghost at the end of the chapter (59)? How long is the Spirit’s life?

8.) What was hidden in the folds of the Spirit’s robe? What are their names?

9.) How does the Spirit respond when Scrooge asks him “Have they no refuge or resource”? Why is Scrooge upset when he hears the Spirit’s response?

Mr. Czarkowski

A Raisin in the Sun

Question: What three words would you use to represent the play A Raisin in the Sun? These words can be adjectives (“arrogant”) or nouns (“hope”).

1. __________________

2.___________________

3.___________________

The first word that I picked was _______________________. I picked this word because…____________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

The second word that I picked was ____________________. I picked this word because…____________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

The final word that I picked was ____________________. I picked this word because…_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Mr. Czarkowski

A Christmas Carol

Stave One Questions.

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.

1. What is the simile in the second paragraph?

2. Why does the narrator make such a point of Marley’s being dead?

3. Why doesn’t the weather affect Scrooge?

4. How is Scrooge’s nephew different from Scrooge?

5. What do the “portly gentlemen” who come in after Scrooge’s nephew leave want?

6. According to Scrooge, where should the poor and needy go (16)?

7.What is Scrooge’s reply when his clerk mentions that “[Christmas] comes but once a year” (18)?

8. How does the knocker change? What does it turn into?

8. Why does Scrooge like the darkness? (just after the incident with the knocker)

9. What has Marley’s ghost been doing since his death?

10. What is the warning that Marley gives Scrooge?

11. What does Marley say should have been his business while he was on earth?

12. Why are the phantoms (three paragraphs from the end of the stave) upset?

Mr. Czarkowski

A Christmas Carol-----Stave two questions:

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.

1. What was the strangest thing about the way the spirit looked? (Sentence beginning, “but the strangest thing…)

2. What is Scrooge’s initial attitude toward the spirit?

3. Where is Scrooge first taken by the Ghost of Christmas past?

4. What is different about Scrooge when he says “Remember it? I could walk it with a blindfold?” (paragraph 44)

5. To whom is Scrooge referring when he says “Poor boy!” (paragraph 58)

6. When Fan comes to pick Scrooge up, we learn a reason why Scrooge may have turned out the way he did. What is this reason?

7. Describe the Fezziwigs.

8. Who is Belle and why was she important to Scrooge?

9. Who is shown in the second scene from Scrooge’s past? Why had the girl decided to break off her engagement to Scrooge?

10. How does Scrooge try to "extinguish the light"? Does he succeed? What is the light a symbol of?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Stave three questions (part one, 43-53):

1. How is what Scrooge is thinking as he lies in bed waiting to see if the spirit appears different from the previous chapter?

2. What does the spirit look like?
3. What is this ghost’s personality like?
4. Why does Tiny Tim say he hoped people had seen him at church?

5.What is the Spirit’s response when Scrooge asks him if “Tiny Tim will live?”

6. What was the only part of the Cratchit celebration ‘which held no heartiness in it”?

7. How is Scrooge affected by seeing the family (paragraphs 71-76)?

Dreams.

Hope.

Family

Future

Money

Life

Strength

Stuck

Raisin

Epic

Apartment

Down-trodden

Race

Segregation

Tired

Poor

Loss

Apartment

Pride

Enormous

Humbling

Different

Run-down.

Ghetto-itis

Mutilated

Colored

Identity

Despair

Depressing

Dark

Racism

Plant

Garden

Window

Anger

Check

Destroyed

Love

Earning

Adulthood

Check

Traumatic

Risks

Courage

Suspenseful

Reality

Love

Rat-Trap.

A Raisin in the Sun

Mr. Czarkowski

Pgs. 110-120 Questions

1.) What is the first thing that Ruth is going to do at the new house?

2.) What life philosophy do Beneatha and Ruth share?

3.) On page 112, how do we know that Ruth and Walter’s relationship improved?

4.) According to Walter, what will Beneatha be the chairman of?

5.) Who is Mr. Linder? What organization does he represent?

6.) Finish this thought on page 117, “That we don’t try hard enough in this world to ____ _______________________________________________________________________

7.) What do the people of Clybourne Park believe, “rightly or wrongly” (118)?

8.) How does Walter react to Linder’s proposition (offer)?

9.) What does Mama do to Mr. Linder’s card?

10.) What object expresses Mama?

11.) What are the two gifts that Mama receives?

12.) Where were Bobo and Willy supposed to go?

13.) What did Bobo wait six hours for? What did Willy do?

14.) Finish this thought: “THE MONEY IS MADE OUT OF ______________________ ____________________________________”

15.) What happened to the money that Walter was to put away for Beneatha’s schooling?

Of Mice and Men Final Project.

Mr. Czarkowski

Final Group Project.

1.) Each group will have three members.

2.) Each group will be expected to briefly present their findings.

3.) Each group will submit a list of resources used for the project.

4.) Each group member should participate in the project. How the work is divided and presented is up to the individual group.

5.) Time in class will be given, but you will have to do parts of this project at home. Please use your time in class wisely and work out any technological/scheduling issues before the due date.

6.) If you have extra time, please have your partners read and edit your work.

Group 1---The Creative Book Jacket.

You will need to create the following:

1.) Creative Cover.

2.) Plot summary (on the inside flaps).

3.) Summary of author’s life (intro page).

4.) Critical reviews (back cover).

Group 2---A “Sparknotes” entry.

Special note: please make sure that this is entirely in your own writing. Please DO NOT go to Sparknotes for information. Rather, rely on your group members and/or myself.

1.) Plot summary (one paragraph per chapter).

2.) Character descriptions (with quote)---five characters.

3.) Symbols (two) and motifs (two).

4.) Themes (at least two).

Group 3---The Great Depression.

1.) Illustration of the Great Depression with captions (note: you can use pictures).

2.) Treatment of African-Americans during the Great Depression.

3.) Steinbeck and the “Common Man.”

4.) Research on the origins of Of Mice and Men. In other words, how did it he write it? Why did he write it? Is Of Mice and Men based on a true story?

Group 4: Social Justice---Then and Now.

1.) Treatment of the mentally disabled during the 1930s.

2.) Treatment of the mentally disabled now.

3.) Controversy behind Of Mice and Men. Where is it banned and why? what do its critics say about it?

4.)Legality of mercy killing in today’s world.

Group 5: The American Dream.

1.) Create some kind of visual representation (poster) of the American Dream.

2.) History of the American Dream. In other words, what drove people to the United States? What did they want?

3.) Has the American Dream changed since the 1930s? If so, how?

4.) Describe the role of dreams in Of Mice and Men. What does Steinbeck say about dreams? Is it an optimistic message?

Raisin in the Sun Vocabulary:

Assimilation (63):

Erratic (25):

Exasperated (28):

Eccentric (80):

Permeate (30):

Nonplussed (103):

Plaintively (88):

Melodramatic (100):

Vindicate (30):

Pantomime (113):

Tyrant (52):

Heathenism (57):

Allusion (---):

Weekly Vocabulary: The Miracle Worker

Careen:

Obstinate

Feign:

Stolid:

Paroxysm:

Precocious:

Impudent:

Trepidation:

Interminable:

Facetious:

A Raisin in the Sun

Questions 76-95

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.

Define the following words:

Eccentric: pg. 80

1.) Why does Beneatha dress in Nigerian robes and listen to tribal music? How does her brother react?

2.) How does George Murchison react to Beneatha and Walter in the kitchen?

3.) Explain this line: “Beneatha: How can something that’s natural be eccentric?”

“George: That’s what being eccentric means---being natural”

4.) What lie does Walter Younger tell George Murchison?

5.) How does George react to Walter’s offer to ‘sit down and talk [business]…” (84).

6.) What name does George call Walter on page 85?

7.) Why does Ruth always offer Walter something to eat?

8.) What news does Mama tell Travis?

9.) What is Ruth’s reaction?

10.) What is Walter’s reaction?

11.) What is one concern that Ruth has about Mama’s news?

English 9

The Miracle Worker Real-Life Research.

Person who overcame a significant disability or obstacle: ______________________________________

Title of the source that you found (web-page, news article, book): _______________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Author of article/book: __________________________________________________________________

What obstacle or difficulty did your person have: _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

English 9 Honors.

Of Mice and Men

Pick one of the following topics and write a well-crafted, edited, three-paragraph response.

Here is what I will be checking for:

-A strong topic sentence.

-One direct quote from the reading PER BODY PARAGRAPH. (NOTE: A quote should not exceed two sentences.) Your body paragraphs are paragraphs two and three.

-Original and insightful writing.

- An introduction in which you provide the name of the author, the title of your work, your main idea, as well as two clarifying sentences.

-Each paragraph should have a minimum of four sentences.

-IMPORTANT: When writing about literature, use the present tense.

-ALSO IMPORTANT: Write in the third-person. Don’t use first-person pronouns like “I, we, us, you, your, and me.”

-Please see me if you are confused.

Note: the questions that are posed in the topic section are simply to get you thinking. By no means do you have to respond to each question (or any of them).

Topics (pick one of the two):

1.) Discuss the importance of names in Of Mice and Men. How does Steinbeck use names to make a point? If so, what?

2.) Discuss the role of nature and the natural world in Of Mice and Men. What role does it play? When does it appear? How does the natural world contrast with the ranch? How does Steinbeck use animals to make a point about life on the ranch?

Name:_________________

The Miracle Worker Vocabulary

Theatre Vocabulary (3 words):

Blocking: _______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Aside: __________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Monologue: _____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Act one words (8 words---include the part of speech):

Asperity: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Benign: _________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Caricature:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Imperious: ______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chivalrous: ______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(More words on back-- remember to include the part of speech!)

Obstinate:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Desiccated: ______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Write four MEANINGFUL sentences using at least one vocabulary word per sentence. Please underline the vocabulary word.

1.) _____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2.) _____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3.) _____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4.) _____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

A Raisin in the Sun Mini-essay. ACT ONE.

English 10.

For this assignment, you will write a well-crafted, edited, two-paragraph response.

Here is what I will be checking for:

-A strong topic sentence.

-Direct quotes from the reading. (NOTE: A quote should not exceed two sentences.)

Note: At the end of the quote you should include the page number. Please refer to the following example:

Walter tells his wife, “The things I want to talk about with my friends just couldn’t be important in your mind, could they?” (27).

-Original and insightful writing.

- Paragraphs two and three should have a minimum of four sentences. Paragraph one, your introductory paragraph, should be only three sentences.

Topic #1: Ruth and Walter seem to have a complicated relationship---one that is not easy to explain. For this essay, you will evaluate this relationship and provide evidence from the text to support your insight. Below you will find an outline as well as ‘sentence-starters’ to help you begin.

Paragraph #1: Walter and Ruth Younger’s strained relationship is due in part to…

Paragraph #2: Ruth is frustrated with her husband because…

Paragraph #3: However, Walter Younger believes that his wife…

In paragraphs two and three, include a DIRECT quote from the book!

Of Mice and Men Vocabulary:

Recumbent (1):

Mottled (1):

Morose (4):

Periscope (7):

Brusquely (8):

Anguished (11):

Contemplate (8):

Elaborate (11):

Archly (23):

Important: You may use your notes as well as your textbook on this portion of the exam.

Essay question #1: Conflict.

Question: What was the most significant conflict of any story that we have read so far? Was it resolved? Why or why not?

Outline:

Paragraph #1: In your first sentence you will state the major conflict, as well as the title of the work it was from. Then, you will explain it in further detail.

Paragraph #2: In your second paragraph, you will explain if this conflict was resolved or not.

Essay question #2: The Coming-of-Age Story.

For your first essay question, I want you to pick two Coming-of-Age stories.

In the first paragraph, I want you to describe how both stories and how the character in that story grows up. In other words, give a brief synopsis of both stories and how each character grows as a person.

In the second paragraph I want you to find a significant SIMILARITY and explain it. Note the word significant----attempt to find something that is noteworthy. Whenever possible, use specific examples from each story. You are allowed to use notes on this section of the test.

In the third paragraph I want you to find a significant DIFFERENCE. Again, make sure that this is a significant difference. You are allowed to use notes on this section of the test.

Essay question #3: Twilight Zone episode, “Nick of Time”

Question: What was the message of this Twilight Zone episode, “Nick of Time”?

Keep in mind that a story can have many lessons. Please include evidence to support your opinion. This evidence can be a quote or a specific action from the episode. In the first sentence, state the lesson and then work to expand it and support it with details.

Outline:

In the first body paragraph state the lesson of “Nick of Time”. Then, in two to three sentences, expand on that idea.

Then, in your second paragraph, use evidence (quotes or specific actions) from the episode that can support your earlier claim.

“The Monsters are Due on Maple Street” response (two paragraphs) are due on Tuesday. The paragraphs are as follows:

Paragraph #1: Who were the ‘monsters’ on Maple Street? Why?

Paragraph #2: Pick one of the two quotes below and attempt to explain it.

Quote one: Charlie: “Look at the street---nothing but candles. It’s like going back into the dark ages or something…”

Quote two: Aliens: Understand the procedure […]throw them into darkness for a few hours and then sit back and watch the pattern. There are few variations: they find the most dangerous enemy they can find---themselves.”

Quote three: Les: You’re starting something that you should all be frightened of. What you are starting here is a nightmare.

English 9 Parts of speech—

1. The mysterious man mystified the audience with his one-man magic show. How he did it would remain a mystery.

mysterious:______ mystified:______ one-man:______

magic:______ How:______ mystery:_______

2. Although he attempted to break the record, it would remain unbroken. Because he tried so hard to do it, he needed a break from the sport.

break:_____ remain:______ unbroken:_______

it:______ break________ sport:______

3. It was a sporting proposition. He enthusiastically proposed that they go out to the sporting event to watch the team play. Their players were extremely talented.

sporting:______ proposition:________ proposed:_______

sporting:_______ play:_______ Their:_____ players:________

4.) The family lives in a nice house by the New Hampshire coast. Did you know that New Hampshire only has eighteen miles of coastline?

The:________ nice:_______ New Hampshire:________

coast:______ Did:_________ New Hampshire:_________

eighteen________ coastline:___________

5.) Someone ate the last cookie. I found that nobody wanted to admit that they ate this cookie. Someone:_______ last:_______ nobody:_______

they:________ this:_______

6.) Instructions: On the back write a sentence using three nouns, two adjectives, and one verb. Write another sentence using one demonstrative pronoun and one proper adjective.

English 9 Homework:

Paragraph #1: Who were the ‘monsters’ on Maple Street? Why?

Paragraph #2: Pick one of the two quotes below and attempt to explain it.

Quote one: Charlie: “Look at the street---nothing but candles. It’s like going back into the dark ages or something…”

Paragraph #3: Explain how this show makes ONE of the following TWO points:

1.) Fear of the unknown can make a group of people do strange and horrible things.

2.) When a person feels cornered, he/she will say anything in order to survive.

Mr. Czarkowski

Short Story Essay.

WHEN WRITING, DOUBLE-SPACE AND USE 12 POINT FONT!

Note: Always make a creative title for your essay.

Also, essays count as 25% of your final grade. A zero can really set you back!

Part one: Pick ONE of the following four options.

Creative:

1.) Write a continuation for a story that we have read. The problem that students often find with ‘modern’ short stories is that they end too abruptly. With that being said, attempt to add onto the story. You can use up to two pages to give any story that we have read a more satisfying conclusion; or, if you desire, you can make it much more mysterious. This continuation can be set the next day or years later. Before writing this, please let me know what story you intend to continue. In addition, watch out for unnecessary dialog that simply eats up space. Length: 1 ½ to 2 pages.

2.) Draft a proposal for an episode of The Twilight Zone. For this proposal, you will write a two-three paragraph plot synopsis with names of the characters and major events. I don’t need a narrative, just a summary of what would happen in your episode. In your third-fourth paragraph, explain what you are trying to say. What is your observation about humanity? You should understand that The Twilight Zone deals with supernatural events, but the themes are always rooted in the real-world. Length: 1 ½ to 2 pages.

Traditional:

3.) Using specific evidence from the story answer the following: What was the author’s observation of humanity? In other words, what was the theme of the story? Please find three examples from this story that support your argument. For this response, please use a quote from the story. Also, mention the author and the title of the work. Avoid Sparknotes for this assignment---Develop your own thoughts. Length: 1 ½ to 2 pages.

4.) Using specific evidence from the story, answer the following: “(Pick a story) should be taught in schools for the following reasons…” Please provide two-three reasons as to why this story should be taught in schools. For this response, please use a quote from the story. Also, mention the author and the title of the work. Length: 1 ½ to 2 pages.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: PLEASE COMPLETE ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.

THESE PARAGRAPHS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY

Paragraph #1: Stephen Vincent Benet gives us many lessons in his story, “By the Waters of Babylon” and the most important is….

Paragraph #2: The main character, John, undergoes a significant change…

Paragraph #3: A quote that I found that is very interesting can be found on page____. It begins (include quote)….I found this quote to be significant because…

Homework (due on Friday):

Paragraph #1: Look at Walter Mitty and Henry Bemis: find one similarity and one difference.

Paragraph #2: “One lesson that can be found in the Twilight Zone episode “Time Enough At Last” is…..”

English 9 Short Story Presentations.

In groups of two, pick ANY of the short stories in your Prentice Hall Literature textbook. I recommend the following:

“The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant

“The Good Deed” by Pearl S. Buck

“The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst

“The Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury (found in a different textbook).

However, let me restate that ANY short story in the textbook (except “The Gift of the Magi”) can presented.

Task one: understanding the story.

Part one: read and understand the story. If this requires reading the story again, please do this. In fact, I would recommend that you read your story at least twice. If you are still struggling, please see me for extra help.

Part two: Identify the essential elements of fiction found in the story (plot, setting, character, conflict, theme, and point-of-view). Be able to graph the plot, identify the narrative style, state the theme, and locate the major conflict of the story.

Task two: researching and presenting the story.

Part three: Get some background on the author and his/her time period. Research the setting of the story. What about the setting should the reader know to better understand what is happening? What has been written about the author and the story?

Part four: Present your story in a Power-point presentation. This presentation should not exceed six minutes.

What I expect to be covered and how long it should take you to cover it.

1.) Plot synopsis: approximately one minute

2.) Context (what the author is like/time period/etc): one minute.

3.) How does the main character change in the course of the story: one minute

4.) What is the author saying about people (in other words, theme): one minute.

5.) Another work that is similar: one minute.

------Extra time: one minute.

Task three: writing about the story.

Part five: Each one of your group members will ANSWER one of these prompts. These answers should be approximately one to two pages in length. Please remember to organize your responses with paragraphs. Specific details and quotes from the story, might make your argument stronger.

Prompt #1: What does this work say about people in general? Please find two examples from this story to support your argument.

Prompt #2: Was your story a good piece of literature? Please provide two-three reasons as to why or why not your work was a good piece of literature. Whenever possible, use specific examples from the story.

Presentations will count for a quiz grade.

Written responses will count as an essay grade.

Twilight Zone response:

Paragraph #1: One theme (author’s observation of humanity) of the Twilight Zone episode could be…

Paragraph #2: Dr. Bill Stockton is an example of a (flat/round) character because…

English 10: Mr. Czarkowski

“Shaving”

As a group, you must submit four assignments (this means that each member has to complete one assignment). Unless otherwise indicated, each assignment should be roughly a page in length.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Assignment #1: Write a critique, or review, of this story. It’s important to know that when you are writing a review, you need to provide evidence. You can’t simply write down your opinion. Find three points on which to base your opinion.

Assignment #2: Connect this story to another work (movie, television show, book) that holds similarities. Find at least two significant connections.

Assignment #3: Answer this question: “What was the more important accomplishment: winning the football game or shaving his father?” Like always, use three examples from the story to strengthen your argument.

Assignment #4: Find an example of symbolism in this story. Locate it with a specific page number and then attempt to explain its figurative significance. You may explain more than one symbol.

Assignment #5: Find seven words that you are unfamiliar with and define them. After, use these words in a sentence that shows you understand the meaning of the word and how it’s used.

Assignment #6: Write a version of this story from the perspective of Barry’s father. What would the father notice? What would he be thinking? Would he know anything that his son did not?

Assignment #7: Whose accomplishment was more impressive, Jerry (from “Through the Tunnel”) or Barry? Attempt to use evidence from both stories.

Mr. Czarkowski

“The Most Dangerous Game” Response Guide:

Please write your response on a separate sheet of paper.

Introduction:

Richard Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game” is a famous short story that is taught in high schools all around the nation. The story deals with a man named Rainsford, a rich and celebrated hunter, who finds himself stranded on the mysterious Ship-Trap Island. While on this island… (Three sentences that summarize the rest of the story).

Body Paragraph #1:

At the beginning of the story, Rainsford believes that animals have no feelings. He tells his shipmate Whitney that….

Body Paragraph #2:

Later on, Rainsford undergoes a change of perspective. As he is being hunted by the diabolical General Zaroff, Rainsford realizes that…

Body Paragraph #3:

What Richard Connell is trying to say is that ____________________________ ___________________________________.

Weekly Vocabulary 1

English 9 Honors. D period and G period.

Inscrutable:

Indignation:

Disheveled:

Scornfully:

Antonym:

Exorbitant:

Resplendent:

Profoundly:

Rueful:

Compel:

Weekly Vocabulary 1

English 9. B period and C period.

Malign:

Insolent:

Haggard:

Bedlam:

Tangible:

Condone:

Naïve:

Affable:

Debacle:

Palpable:

Mr. Czarkowski

“The Most Dangerous Game” Response Guide:

Please write your response on a separate sheet of paper.

Introduction:

Richard Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game” is a famous short story that is taught in high schools all around the nation. The story deals with a man named Rainsford, a rich and celebrated hunter, who finds himself stranded on the mysterious Ship-Trap Island. While on this island… (three sentences that summarize the rest of the story).

Body Paragraph #1:

At the beginning of the story, Rainsford believes that animals have no feelings.

Body Paragraph #2:

Later on, Rainsford undergoes a change of perspective…

Body Paragraph #3:

What Richard Connell is trying to say is that ____________________________ ___________________________________.

Conclusion:

“The Most Dangerous Game” is an important story that teaches the reader many important lessons. The most important of them is that…

Hints from Mr. C:

Always proofread your work before you pass it in.

Include ONE direct quote from the reading.

Make sure to refer to SPECFIC instances in the book. Whenever possible, use dialog from the characters or actions in the book. You don’t need to include the entire conversation or paragraph. A phrase or two will suffice.

Don’t summarize the entire story. You should simply include parts that support your argument.

It’s PERSPECTIVE, not prospective.

English 10

Vocabulary Homework.

8. Myriad. Part of speech:____________________

Definition: ______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________