FOCUS PAPERS DUE BY 3 P.M.
AP Lit--Distribute literary anthologies; go over additional elements of "Hollow Men." Fifth period reading story by Lorrie Moore in the anthology then seguing into a classy analysis of hollowness in modern culture.
GIV--Begin Beowulf; notes on Mead Hall and societal structures of A/S era.
GII--Lit quiz on first forty figurative language terms; peer review rough drafts for Stranger essays.
Have a good weekend! Be well!
Friday, August 12, 2005
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Another beautiful day in Florida!
AP Lit--TP-CASTT analysis of "The Hollow Men." Part I of a series. Don't panic if you think this poem is complicated--IT IS.
GIV--Anglo-Saxon Study Guide, Part I, pp. 2-16 in the Elements text. We are beginning a short unit on this time period, which will include Beowulf, The Seafarer, and other examples of Old English writing.
GII--3rd period will be at the Sophomore Assembly; 6th will answer thought questions on The Stranger.
AP Lit--TP-CASTT analysis of "The Hollow Men." Part I of a series. Don't panic if you think this poem is complicated--IT IS.
GIV--Anglo-Saxon Study Guide, Part I, pp. 2-16 in the Elements text. We are beginning a short unit on this time period, which will include Beowulf, The Seafarer, and other examples of Old English writing.
GII--3rd period will be at the Sophomore Assembly; 6th will answer thought questions on The Stranger.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Short Wednesdays are back! Wow!
Today's agenda:
AP Lit: Further discussion of Heart of Darkness with reference to the quote from Achebe. In a 1975 speech at the University of Massachusets, the Nigerian novelist claimed that Conrad is a "bloody racist." Can we find text evidence in H of D to support or refute that assertion, and the further claim that the novel is not a work of art?
GIV: Check-reading test for Orwell's 1984. Essay format; bring a pen and a lot of energy.
GII: We're going to review the first forty literary terms today, and place them in context. Our Author of the Day today will be Mark Leyner.
Today's agenda:
AP Lit: Further discussion of Heart of Darkness with reference to the quote from Achebe. In a 1975 speech at the University of Massachusets, the Nigerian novelist claimed that Conrad is a "bloody racist." Can we find text evidence in H of D to support or refute that assertion, and the further claim that the novel is not a work of art?
GIV: Check-reading test for Orwell's 1984. Essay format; bring a pen and a lot of energy.
GII: We're going to review the first forty literary terms today, and place them in context. Our Author of the Day today will be Mark Leyner.
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Tuesday, August 9, 2005
This will be a quick post--
TODAY
Periods 1 and 5--Review literary terms; begin discussion of Gatbsy-Kurtz.
Period 2--Senior Assembly.
Periods 3 and 4--Check-read test for The Stranger/Death of a Salesman OR Something Wicked This Way Comes.
Please, please, please don't shoot the messenger about the locker situation. It's horrible and I'm sorry.
TODAY
Periods 1 and 5--Review literary terms; begin discussion of Gatbsy-Kurtz.
Period 2--Senior Assembly.
Periods 3 and 4--Check-read test for The Stranger/Death of a Salesman OR Something Wicked This Way Comes.
Please, please, please don't shoot the messenger about the locker situation. It's horrible and I'm sorry.
Monday, August 08, 2005
Monday, August 8, 2005
Now that we have met each other. . .
AP Literature: Today we went over the syllabus and talked about the first focus paper. Fifth period also received another copy of the 120 Literary Terms I gave out during (well, for some of you) sophomore year, for review. I will distribute to first period tomorrow.
Tomorrow we will have our first fully fledged discussion of Gatsby and Heart of Darkness. Come prepared!
Gifted IV: Today we went over the syllabus and learned about the basic etymology of the English language. Tomorrow, you will be attending the senior assembly during my class, so your check-reading test on 1984 will be on Wednesday.
Gifted II: Today I gave you a plethora of handouts--the syllabus, the 120 Literary Terms, the Gifted English Style Sheet, the first writing assignment (first draft due Friday) and a handout on existential philosophy. Welcome to class! Tomorrow, we are taking a fabulous check-reading test on your summer reading--if you are a recent emigre from the Magnet program, you will write an informal essay on Something Wicked This Way Comes.
ALL STUDENTS: Thanks for a terrific first day. You are amazing kids with amazing energy, and I am sure that I will learn as much from you as you can learn from me. Have a great evening!
AP Literature: Today we went over the syllabus and talked about the first focus paper. Fifth period also received another copy of the 120 Literary Terms I gave out during (well, for some of you) sophomore year, for review. I will distribute to first period tomorrow.
Tomorrow we will have our first fully fledged discussion of Gatsby and Heart of Darkness. Come prepared!
Gifted IV: Today we went over the syllabus and learned about the basic etymology of the English language. Tomorrow, you will be attending the senior assembly during my class, so your check-reading test on 1984 will be on Wednesday.
Gifted II: Today I gave you a plethora of handouts--the syllabus, the 120 Literary Terms, the Gifted English Style Sheet, the first writing assignment (first draft due Friday) and a handout on existential philosophy. Welcome to class! Tomorrow, we are taking a fabulous check-reading test on your summer reading--if you are a recent emigre from the Magnet program, you will write an informal essay on Something Wicked This Way Comes.
ALL STUDENTS: Thanks for a terrific first day. You are amazing kids with amazing energy, and I am sure that I will learn as much from you as you can learn from me. Have a great evening!
Saturday, August 06, 2005
Welcome Back!
Welcome back, students, to the 2005-2006 school year. We have some changes that you will need to be aware of: we have a new principal, Mr. Chris Bernier, and he is very pro-kid and very interested in making Boone an A school. He is very approachable and I think he would appreciate it if you took a minute to stop by and welcome him on board.
Bad news--lockers are at a premium, and you have SIX minutes between classes.
Good news--I am so excited to have you back in class; we are going to learn some amazing things this year.
AP Literature, Periods 1 and 5--Please bring your summer reading packet with you each day this week. We will be discussing the AP exam structure, the role of the unreliable narrator, and the imagery in The Great Gatsby and Heart of Darkness for the first several days. Your first focus paper is due on Friday, August 12, by 3 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Also, I want to recommend a book to you (in addition to The Half-Blood Prince!) called How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Foster. It is a lively and engaging read, and I am considering ordering a set for our class. You can pick it up at Barnes or another local bookseller for 12.95 and I think it is worth it.
Gifted English IV--Period 2--Please bring Orwell's 1984 with you this week, with your discussion questions. You will have an essay due on Friday, August 12 as well, and you will have your check-reading test on Wednesday of this week. Senior Assembly will be second period Tuesday.
Gifted English II--Periods 3 and 6--Please bring The Stranger and Death of a Salesman with you; your check-read test will be on Tuesday. You have a sophomore assembly on Thursday, third period.
ALL STUDENTS--The Writing Center will be open five days a week, during both lunch shifts, in room 315. Both Mrs. Nicoll and I are off fourth period so we can help you with your writing projects during the year. If you are interested in serving as a consultant, please see Mrs. Nicoll or me as soon as possible. We have several on board from last year, but we are looking to bring in new blood as the semester progresses.
WELCOME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bad news--lockers are at a premium, and you have SIX minutes between classes.
Good news--I am so excited to have you back in class; we are going to learn some amazing things this year.
AP Literature, Periods 1 and 5--Please bring your summer reading packet with you each day this week. We will be discussing the AP exam structure, the role of the unreliable narrator, and the imagery in The Great Gatsby and Heart of Darkness for the first several days. Your first focus paper is due on Friday, August 12, by 3 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Also, I want to recommend a book to you (in addition to The Half-Blood Prince!) called How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Foster. It is a lively and engaging read, and I am considering ordering a set for our class. You can pick it up at Barnes or another local bookseller for 12.95 and I think it is worth it.
Gifted English IV--Period 2--Please bring Orwell's 1984 with you this week, with your discussion questions. You will have an essay due on Friday, August 12 as well, and you will have your check-reading test on Wednesday of this week. Senior Assembly will be second period Tuesday.
Gifted English II--Periods 3 and 6--Please bring The Stranger and Death of a Salesman with you; your check-read test will be on Tuesday. You have a sophomore assembly on Thursday, third period.
ALL STUDENTS--The Writing Center will be open five days a week, during both lunch shifts, in room 315. Both Mrs. Nicoll and I are off fourth period so we can help you with your writing projects during the year. If you are interested in serving as a consultant, please see Mrs. Nicoll or me as soon as possible. We have several on board from last year, but we are looking to bring in new blood as the semester progresses.
WELCOME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, July 03, 2005
July Update
Congratulations to AP Literature students; BHS had a 73 percent pass rate this year, which far exceeds the national average. Nice job!
Announcement: I will be in Athens, Greece, through the end of July. If you have a question regarding your summer assignment, you can post here OR contact Boone directly. Summer reading for rising sophomores: The Stranger by Albert Camus and Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller; summer reading for rising seniors, Orwell's 1984 AND completion of the discussion questions on the BHS website.
Rising AP students: You should have your packet. If you don't, or are having a panic attack, contact Mrs. Covert at covertp@ocps.net.
Enjoy the rest of your summer! Do your reading assignment!
Announcement: I will be in Athens, Greece, through the end of July. If you have a question regarding your summer assignment, you can post here OR contact Boone directly. Summer reading for rising sophomores: The Stranger by Albert Camus and Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller; summer reading for rising seniors, Orwell's 1984 AND completion of the discussion questions on the BHS website.
Rising AP students: You should have your packet. If you don't, or are having a panic attack, contact Mrs. Covert at covertp@ocps.net.
Enjoy the rest of your summer! Do your reading assignment!
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