On Tuesday and Wednesday we worked on the dreams essay. You need to write an essay on your American Dream and how you plan to achieve it.
We also finished reading, Act 1, Scene 2.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Blog Post #4--What is your American Dream?
What is your American dream? Based on your research today, write two well written paragraphs that explains:
1. What is the American Dream? Is it the same today as it was when your parents were in school?
2. What is Your American Dream?
3. What are you doing today to achieve your American Dream?
4. What will be your back up plan if you don't achieve your dream?
1. What is the American Dream? Is it the same today as it was when your parents were in school?
2. What is Your American Dream?
3. What are you doing today to achieve your American Dream?
4. What will be your back up plan if you don't achieve your dream?
Tuesday--The American Dream
Today you will be researching the American Dream. You will use this information when you start your first OINC essay. Please use the links below to get started.
Monday, March 21
For class on Monday, we did a warm up activity called "Segregation City" and then finished reading scene 1. After completing scene 1, we worked on review questions and finishing up work from last week.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Friday
During class on Monday, we did a warm up on relationships in A Raisin in the Sun and then finished reading Act I. We also worked on character notes, review questions and did class binder organization. Students were given 25 points for having their binder in class on time. If you didn't have yours, make sure to get it here ASAP. 5 points is deducted from the 25 for each day. All handouts are available if you were absent.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
A Dream Deferred, Blog Post #3
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
and then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?
Copy this poem to your blog and answer these questions as a well written paragraph.
Find three synonyms for the word deferred.
According to the speaker in the poem, what are the possible consequences for an unfulfilled dream?
Predict what you think will happen to the Younger family's dreams based on the title.
Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
and then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?
Copy this poem to your blog and answer these questions as a well written paragraph.
Find three synonyms for the word deferred.
According to the speaker in the poem, what are the possible consequences for an unfulfilled dream?
Predict what you think will happen to the Younger family's dreams based on the title.
A Raisin in the Sun
After the title analysis warm up today, we will begin reading the play A Raisin in the Sun. We will also work on character notes.
We will end the hour with blog post number 3.
We will end the hour with blog post number 3.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Day Three, The Harlem Renaissance
Today you are going to jump into the American Literature curriculum by researching the Harlem Renaissance era. The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural, social and political movement of African Americans based in the New York City neighborhood of Harlem during the first half of the twentieth century. This time period greatly influenced, Lorraine Hansberry, author of A Raisin in the Sun. We will begin reading A Raisin in the Sun on Thursday!
Today's research starts with the Timeline located at the link below. Click on the link and complete the timeline worksheet.
TIMELINE
When you are done with the timeline, do a Google Image search for Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington and Zora Neale Hurston. Save one image of each person in your account by doing a right click, save as, and selecting your student account. Go to your own blog and do BLOG POST #2. For blog post #2, post a brief explanation explaining what the Harlem Renaissance was and post your 3 images you found with an explanation of who they are.
For further research on Harlem Renaissance, click here!
Also, Don't forget to bring in your 3 ring binder for class on Friday.
Today's research starts with the Timeline located at the link below. Click on the link and complete the timeline worksheet.
TIMELINE
When you are done with the timeline, do a Google Image search for Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington and Zora Neale Hurston. Save one image of each person in your account by doing a right click, save as, and selecting your student account. Go to your own blog and do BLOG POST #2. For blog post #2, post a brief explanation explaining what the Harlem Renaissance was and post your 3 images you found with an explanation of who they are.
For further research on Harlem Renaissance, click here!
Also, Don't forget to bring in your 3 ring binder for class on Friday.
Day 2
Welcome back for day two. Hopefully, you had a great first day and are well on your way to a great new trimester. Today, we are going to create your blogs. Please make sure to follow the directions I have given you.
When you are finished with your blog creation, you will need to work on your first post. Directions for this are listed on your blog creation handout. You may edit your profile also.
When you are finished with your blog creation, you will need to work on your first post. Directions for this are listed on your blog creation handout. You may edit your profile also.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
First Day!
The first day of the trimester is officially over. In class today we worked on "Getting to Know" each other by completing a survey. We also went over the class syllabus. A letter to parents was sent home and should be signed and brought back tomorrow or ASAP. Wednesday we will start with out blog creation.
Great first day, everyone!
Great first day, everyone!
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