Prompt for Self Reflection

Hi all:

So here is what I want you to consider when writing your self reflection:

- The novels/poetry/plays you enjoyed, as well as the ones you didn't like AND WHY!
- The areas of improvement you have made this year (analytical writing, text analysis, creative writing, critical reading). Do you feel more confident in your reading/analysis/discussion of works of literature.
- The areas that you still need to develop further.
- The personal journey YOU have taken as a writer in English 11 this year. Ask yourself *honestly* whether you are motivated by the product of writing or by the process of writing? Has this position changed over the year?
- Recommendations/improvements for teaching English 11 in the future!

Good luck - please be as honest and forthright as possible. Don't write what you think I want to hear. Be yourselves!

Thank you for a wonderful year - I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of teaching you all and hope to have the opportunity to assist you further in your educational adventures!

Best,

Mr. T-S

Reminder

Homework for Friday is to read Act III of Henry IV Part I and to submit the 300-500 word college essay draft!

See you on Friday!

MTS

Study guide to Slaughterhouse 5

Hi guys,

So when studying for the test on Tuesday, consider the following aspects about the book that we discussed in class:

- The book as an anti-war novel - what perspectives are being highlighted. Which war did this book want to target?
 -The use of science fiction themes (time travel, aliens) to promote certain philosophies - what is the authors purpose of using science fiction and where are his beliefs presented?
 - The use of non-linear narrative and its impact on the reader

Good luck!

Homework for Wednesday May 2

Please read to the end of chapter 8 in Slaughterhouse 5. We will discuss this chapter in class on Wednesday.

Homework for Friday 4/20

Please read the first chapter of Slaughterhouse Five for Friday.

Thanks,

Mr. T-S

Homework for Tuesday March 27

Please submit a revised version of your in-class writing assignment on Fences. This paper will be graded based on the revision of the argument that you began in class - the expectation is for you to enhance and further illustrate your response. The grade will be a holistic assessment of your in-class and revised paper, looking specifically at how you took your original ideas of the play and developed them further.

Homework for Thursday

Please finish the play - we will perform it in class too!