English 11
What we're doing...Where we're going!
A look at what we've done...
Monday was the last full class period devoted to the papers this week, though there will still be some time on Thursday after break. We are continuing to look at arguments in class: Today and tomorrow at two poems and then at two memoirs (See below for more on these!).
Upcoming Routines/Dates:
Vocabulary Quiz: There will be a quiz on the Greek root "pod" this Friday, February 12.
Argument: Response to Terrorism Argument is due on Friday, February 19.
Reading: The poem by Christopher Marlowe, "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" and Sir Walter Raleigh's response to it, "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd", was started today and will take us through tomorrow (Wednesday). I will be modeling an analysis of "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" and they will work with a partner/group to analyze "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd" due Thursday by the end of class.
SCO Rolling out Naviance: The Week of February 22. This will be the primary source juniors will use to compare two potential careers with. This is a great opportunity to talk about future plans/careers with your son or daughter!
Independent Reading Novel: We are going to read the section from Nickel and Dimed together in class starting the week of February 29. The juniors are going to independently read (with some guided questions) Adam Shepard's response to it. Whereas Nickel and Dimed is very formal and research-driven, Adam Shepard's memoir is easier to follow and connect with.
This week's root: POD
apodal
arthropod
podiatry
pseudopod
tripod
Marlowe vs. Raleigh (The Shepherd vs. The Nymph!)
You can read the two poems here:
http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/passionateshepherd.htm ("Marlowe's Song" will be on the page. You will need to click on "Raleigh's Reply" to see his follow-up to Marlowe)
...And an article about them here: http://alturl.com/ipqwu
Nickels & Dimes vs. $25
These are the two memoirs we will be reading. We will read the chapter, "Serving in Florida", and a few other sections of Nickel and Dimed to see what she discovers about trying to survive on a low-wage income. (NYTimesReview: http://alturl.com/gqbc9)
Students will be reading Adam Shepard's response to her work more independently.
...A look at where we are going
Ms. Quinn
English Department Chairperson
Freshman Mentoring Advisor
SUNY Cortland: English Education
AIU: Master's of Curriculum and Technology Integration
Email: EQuinn@wccsk12.org
Website: www.wccsk12.org
Phone: (585) 728-2366