English 1, 2 (Period 1, 2) Assignments

This week we are focusing on how authors use DETAILS to enhance their writing. Today's lesson was on sensory details. If you were absent, look up and define imagery and sensory details in your literature textbook or see me tomorrow for notes. Also, you need to read the except of "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" and complete the chart. Copies of those assignments are attached below.

ALSO - if you are interested in finding our what happens to the very old man with enormous wings, you can read the entire story by clicking on the document below.

Happy Monday!

PS. Don't forget to remind your parents about open house on Thursday!

We had quite a few people absent the last couple of days... So, here's what you missed:

1) Notes and discussion on Setting and Characterization - ask a friend or see Ms. D during lunch/advisory. (FYI: The notes are pretty short.)

2) We read an except from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens and practiced making inferences about the characters based on the setting. Most of you already picked up the handout from me in class today - but, if not, there's a link to the documents below.

3) At the end of the period today, we worked in our novel groups to make inferences about the characters in our novels based on the setting. We will be finishing this tomorrow before moving on to setting/mood.

A quick update for those of you who have been absent this week. This week, we've been learning about characterization and how to make inferences about characters in stories/novels. If you have been absent, here's what your need to do:
1) Get the notes about Characterization (Assignment 3) from a classmate or from Ms. D during lunch/advisory.
2) Read the excerpt from the short story, "Where are you going? Where have you been?" and complete the Characterization Chart.
3) See Ms. D. for a characterization chart for your specific novel and complete that ASAP.
4) Keep reading your novel!!!

I really enjoyed hearing all of your poems today! There are so many creative, articulate students in both of my classes - I know this is going to be a GREAT year! A special THANKS to those of you who volunteered to read your poems first - I LOVE when students volunteer to participate!

Again, a couple of reminders:

1) If you haven't already - get your Student Use Agreement signed by your parent/guardian.

2) Make sure you have a spiral notebook and PENS by Monday.

3) DON'T FORGET TO HAVE YOUR STUDENT IDs AND SCHEDULES WITH YOU TOMORROW FOR TEXT BOOK CHECKOUT!!!!

4) Visit Ms. Davenport's blog to get all of the latest information!

It was so great to meet everyone today - I think this is going to be a GREAT year! I am busily reading your letters and looking forward to getting to know everyone a little bit better.

A couple of reminders:
1) Get your Student Use Agreement signed tonight!!!
2) Make sure you have a spiral notebook and PENS for class.
3) Visit Ms. Davenport's blog!!!

Hope everyone had a great first day!