Reviewing for exams

First off, I want to say take a deep breath. Exams are important, but you can do it.
 Secondly, if you have any questions, want to go over notes, or just review - come find me. Anytime. I will help.

Now, with that said, JUNIORS, if you missed class on Thursday or Friday we reviewed for our exams.

We also discussed Shakespearean Sonnets. Look at the information on pages 272-273 in your book. We practiced using Sonnets 29 and 106. Just remember/know: Shakespearean Sonnets are 14 lines. They follow a pattern of :ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. The four lines = a quatrain. The two lines = a couplet. The quatrains each introduce an idea or image. The couplet wraps it up in a conclusion.

Always break down these poems this way. If you have any questions, see me. Good luck!!!

Juniors who missed Macbeth -

Those of you who missed Macbeth while on retreat, I uploaded a video to youtube for you to watch.  Make sure to stop by and get your review sheet on Monday morning.  You will be taking your test with your class, unless we made arrangements BEFORE you went on retreat.  Those of you who did not come to the Friday, what happened?!  We were here!!

Juniors on Retreat

Here is what you missed:

A DAY-
- We went over vocab.  Your quiz is on MONDAY!  You are expected to take this.  Get someone's notes and make sure your words are correct.
- Worked on our new Performance Task: 30th Character.  Add an new character to Chaucer's list.  This is due on October 31.  I have attached the directions here as well as put one on the board in our room for you. There is no RD but you should show your brainstorming.  I have also included the Rubric.  It is slightly different than our normal rubric.

B DAY-
- We went over three new cards: MILLER, MANCIPLE, and REEVE.  Get the notes and read them for yourselves. 
- Your 30th Character is due on November 1. 

Come see me if you have any questions.
Hope you had a great retreat!

Don't forget about service on Tuesday - make sure you know where you are going.

Juniors - Add to your original vocab list:
1. Motley
2. Screeds
3. Prudent
4. Guile
5. Superfluities
6. Tithe
7. Diligent
8. Adversity
9. Encumbered
10. Rash (as an adj.)
11. Choleric
12. Arrears
13. Cavalcade
14. Varlet
15. Gobbet

Many of these will need to be looked up on your own. Some can be found in the footnotes starting with the Merchant on page 104 - to the end, page 119.

Seniors -

Here is a different version of Act 1 Scenes 4-5 of Hamlet.  Check out the differences of direction.  What is the same? What is different?  Which is more effective?

Juniors - Vocabulary for October 8th/9th -

1. Solicitous
2. Garnished
3. Absolution
4. Commission
5. Sanguine
6. Prevarication
7. Counterfeit
8. Uncloistered
9. Wanton
10. Shrift
11. Tippet
12. Cunningly
13. Brethren
14. Eminent
15. Arbitrate

These words can be found starting on page 95 and go thru the Friar on page 104. We will go over these on the 10th or 11th based on your class, and will have a quiz on the 15th or 16th.

Seniors -

We are starting our first formal writing piece this week.  You should be researching admission questions or scholarship questions for the colleges in which you plan to apply.

Log in to turnitin.com and get set up for our class.  Our Class ID is 5444326.  The Password is Shakespeare (with a capital S).  Spell it right, or it won't work.

Don't forget to visit Plagiarism.org.  Pay close attention to the FAQ section.  We will use this for  a quiz and activity on Friday.

Juniors -

As you begin working on your essay don't forget to log in to turnitin.com.  We will use this often, so if you create a new password, don't forget it!

Here is the log in information you will need to register for the class:

1A - class id: 5411054
2A - class id: 5411059
1B - class id: 5411072
3B - class id: 5411078

All classes use the same password: Shakespeare (with a capital S).  Make sure you spell it correctly!
** Remember, all papers are due to turnitin.com by 12:00 P.M. the day the paper is due. ** 


For a refresher on the Portfolio Guidelines, click here.  Also, you may go to Plagiarism.org to brush up on what is plagiarism.  Don't try to take the easy way out!  Make sure you know the rules of what is or isn't plagiarism.

Seniors - Get ready to think about COLLEGE!!! I know you are just getting settled into Senior Year, but lets think about what is to come.  We need to start looking at college scholarships now.  Where do you want to go next year?  What do you need to get in to college?  How will you pay for it?

Get on Naviance, start Googling, look at all the paperwork you are getting in the mail.  Pick two schools you are set on applying to and find out what kind of essay you need to write for the application.

List your two schools and their questions, and pick one dream school to do the same. 

Welcome Back!

Welcome back!   I hope everyone had a wonderful break, full of summer reading!

To get started on the right foot, I have a created a couple documents for you here.  First, check out the syllabus for your class.  I am teaching both Juniors and Seniors this year, so be sure to download the appropriate document.  Click here for the Junior Syllabus. Seniors, click here for the Senior Syllabus.

ALL students must fill out the Student Information sheet.  This will help me stay organized and in touch with each of you.  You may also go to the following link. 

I look forward to a great year with all of you.  If you have any questions, or concerns, be sure to email me at ssills@mercyjaguars.com.

Mrs. Sills