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!

Homework for Wednesday 3/7

Read Act 1 Scene 3 from Fences for class - we will be performing the it in the class on Wednesday.

Homework for Wednesday 2/15

Please read the Langston Hughes short story for class. We will discuss the story and the context in class.

Homework for Friday 2/3

Bring to class a hard-copy draft of your paper on values and morality - about 2-3 pages, double spaced, 12pt font.

Homework for Friday

Hi all:

Please finish up to chapter 7 and prep for the quiz by considering the relationships in book between the principal characters.

See you Friday,

Mr. T-S

Homework for Monday (1/9)

Over the weekend, please read until the end of chapter 4 in The Great Gatsby. When reading, consider further the concepts we had been talking about in class (e.g. the development of characters, the voice of the narrator etc.). Also, be sure to read carefully - this may only be a few pages but each line is packed with information.

See you on Monday!

Homework for Thursday Jan 5

Please read The Great Gatsby to page 38 - and when reading please consider how reliable Nick is as an author. We will be discussing this in class Thursday.

See you then!