Welcome to Pre-AP ELA 9A!
Here is your course outline. It has a lot of important information, so please read it thoroughly.
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Poetry
Handouts and Notes for Literary Devices and Poetry
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Short Stories
Handouts and Notes for Short Stories
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Here is your Theories of Relativity student booklet. Don't lose it. All important dates are listed on page 2.
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Here is your Animal Farm student booklet. All your assignments are included. This PDF is password protected. Tweet or email me for the password!
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Oedipus Rex (or Oedipus the King) Online Module
Here is a copy of the play. You can find it in many places too -- just google search "Oedipus Rex" and you are good to go with anything that ends in ".edu".
This is a downloadable PDF version of the play.
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This is an audiobook version on Youtube.
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Introduction to Oedipus Rex
Before we begin, remember Rex means King in Latin. If you read something about Oedipus the King, it's the same story. Don't panic!
Below is a copy of the first assignment. It is a pre-reading activity. We are using the iPads in class, but regular internet searches will work just fine too. You can use the PDF as a print off, or you can type right into the word document. Both are the same.
You also need the article, "Aristole's Ideas About Tragedy." It's on the far left below.
Before we begin, remember Rex means King in Latin. If you read something about Oedipus the King, it's the same story. Don't panic!
Below is a copy of the first assignment. It is a pre-reading activity. We are using the iPads in class, but regular internet searches will work just fine too. You can use the PDF as a print off, or you can type right into the word document. Both are the same.
You also need the article, "Aristole's Ideas About Tragedy." It's on the far left below.
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GREEK THEATRE INTRO
Before we read the play, it is important that we understand how the Greek Theatre works and get a bit of background on the play.
Before we read the play, it is important that we understand how the Greek Theatre works and get a bit of background on the play.
Go through the handouts (paper copy in class) and fill in any definitions of Greek Theatre. Read the slides and fill in your notes.
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Read through the following slides on Greek Tragedy. Make notes on your definitions handout from yesterday with any new information.
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You have an open-book quiz on Monday about the information from the previous two lessons.
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READING ASSIGNMENTS
Flipped Classroom and Outcomes-Based Assessment Information
Here are the documents and rubrics you received in class outlining the instruction-style and assessment for Semester II (specifically Romeo and Juliet). If you have any questions, please ask!
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Romeo and Juliet Unit
Below, you'll find all the assignments, links, projects, and handouts for Romeo and Juliet. Enjoy!
Lesson One: Introduction to Shakespeare
Who was this famous Shakespeare fellow? Why is he such a big deal? For a guy who speaks in confusing prose, why does everyone like him so much? Fear not, with the activity below (you'll need a paper copy handout from me for your group), you'll understand why.
Who was this famous Shakespeare fellow? Why is he such a big deal? For a guy who speaks in confusing prose, why does everyone like him so much? Fear not, with the activity below (you'll need a paper copy handout from me for your group), you'll understand why.
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Literary Terms to Know
Here are some terms that you will encounter during Romeo and Juliet. Make sure you keep tabs on when you encounter them! |
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Prep work: The Theatre and The Renaissance
Complete by Feb. 6
Please read/make notes on/view/save/print/annotate/organize/conceptualize/whatever-is-your-preferred-method-of-taking-in-and-retaining-information the following two documents: a slide show on the globe theatre and the five major events of the Renaissance.
Complete by Feb. 6
Please read/make notes on/view/save/print/annotate/organize/conceptualize/whatever-is-your-preferred-method-of-taking-in-and-retaining-information the following two documents: a slide show on the globe theatre and the five major events of the Renaissance.
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Prep Work: Insults by Shakespeare
Watch by Feb. 10 (it's about six minutes) and complete the activity by Feb. 10.
Watch this video to help you decode Shakespeare and make sense of some of the passages. Insults are one of the best ways we can get clues about setting, attitude, relationships, and characters.
Please also read and complete the handout below.
Watch by Feb. 10 (it's about six minutes) and complete the activity by Feb. 10.
Watch this video to help you decode Shakespeare and make sense of some of the passages. Insults are one of the best ways we can get clues about setting, attitude, relationships, and characters.
Please also read and complete the handout below.
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Here is a sample answer for #1 and #4. You may have different wording, and that is okay.
1. He was very mad that his brother took his car without asking. 4. Nuptial means wedding, so we might use that to help us find meaning. We might choose to write: Our wedding is happening in four days. |
Shakespearean Language
Read through this handout (we are doing this in class), then complete the activity at the bottom.
Once you've successfully completed the activity, create a "love letter" (it's Valentine's week after all) to someone acting at their secret admirer. I'll assign this in class.
The other document will give you hand if you are still confused about thou, thine, thy,
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Prep work: History of English (in ten minutes)
Complete by Wednesday, Feb. 12
Please watch this awesome video on the history of English, as well as listen to this song.
Complete by Wednesday, Feb. 12
Please watch this awesome video on the history of English, as well as listen to this song.
Prologue Assignment
Here is the assignment for the prologue that we completed in class. Keep in mind that we just learned about Shakespearian sonnets. What do you suppose the prologue is? What is the significance of the prologue? Why would a funny dude in tights come out and deliver a prologue?
Here is the assignment for the prologue that we completed in class. Keep in mind that we just learned about Shakespearian sonnets. What do you suppose the prologue is? What is the significance of the prologue? Why would a funny dude in tights come out and deliver a prologue?
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Prep Work: Act I, Scene i
Complete by Friday, Feb. 14
Read this page (no need to go on to the next page) for Friday so we can read Act I, Scene i in class.
For a more thorough summary, you can also read this too, but you don't have to.
Complete by Friday, Feb. 14
Read this page (no need to go on to the next page) for Friday so we can read Act I, Scene i in class.
For a more thorough summary, you can also read this too, but you don't have to.
Prep Work: Act I, Scene ii and Scene iii
Complete by Wednesday, Feb. 26 and Thursday, Feb. 27
Read this page (and go onto the second page for Thursday) for Wednesday so we can read Act I, Scene ii (and Scene iii for Thursday) in class.
Complete by Wednesday, Feb. 26 and Thursday, Feb. 27
Read this page (and go onto the second page for Thursday) for Wednesday so we can read Act I, Scene ii (and Scene iii for Thursday) in class.
Prep Work for Remainder of Act I
Finish off the prep work for Act I by clicking the appropriate links (at the bottom or left side of the page). Read these summaries so that you know what you're reading before you get to it.
Act I reading is due on Tuesday, March 4 (date subject to change depending on time).
Finish off the prep work for Act I by clicking the appropriate links (at the bottom or left side of the page). Read these summaries so that you know what you're reading before you get to it.
Act I reading is due on Tuesday, March 4 (date subject to change depending on time).
Act II Prep Work
Check out the Act II summaries on Shmoop by navigating in their sidebar. Make sure you read the summary before you read/watch the scene.
Check out the Act II summaries on Shmoop by navigating in their sidebar. Make sure you read the summary before you read/watch the scene.
All the Act Handouts
Check out the documents below for all the handouts for each act in R+J. Make sure you complete the comprehension questions at the end to make sure you know what you're doing! SELFIE LINK
Check out the documents below for all the handouts for each act in R+J. Make sure you complete the comprehension questions at the end to make sure you know what you're doing! SELFIE LINK
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Themes in Romeo and Juliet
Here are the themes we talked about in class, according to Shmoop. Also, check out Sparknote's opinion on the matter as well.
Here are the themes we talked about in class, according to Shmoop. Also, check out Sparknote's opinion on the matter as well.
Turning Points
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