English 10

English 10
Assignments not completed in blue or black ink will not be graded. The only exception will be SCANTRON tests.

Welcome to the Spring 2016 semester. I will continue to update this website as we go through the semester. Posted below will be the agenda for each day.
All outside of class essays must be submitted in hard copy form and through turnitin.com. For turnitin.com, the class ID is 11365549 and the class password is Spring16.

Please note that the following lesson plans are subject to change. We try to stick as closely as possible to these plans, but sometimes adjustments have to be made. The days that have already passed should be fully accurate. Students are responsible for making up work due to absences. Assignment grades will be posted on Infinite Campus as quickly as possible.

Mon., Jan. 11: Syllabus

Tues., Jan. 12: Collect syllabus/technology agreement forms; check out Night; journal rules (When students write in their journal for this class, they must average at least one-half page each time -- approximately 100-plus words. Some journals may be shorter and some may be longer, but students are being graded on effort for journals, so if they are all short, the grade will suffer. Students are expected to do their best with spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, etc., and make sure to answer all parts of the question. Students are to remain silent during journal time. When everyone, or almost everyone, is finished, some students may be asked to share what they wrote.); Jounal #1: "How does humankind respond to adversity? Consider recent examples. How do you personally respond to adversity? Describe an occasion when you faced adversity and how you responded."; Begin Night powerpoint notes.

Wed., Jan. 13: Journal #2: "Describe a time you were a victim of discrimination or an incident of discrimination you know about. How do you feel about what happened?"; Finish Night powerpoint notes; Root words 1; H.W. -- Read Night chapter 1.
Root words 1

Sta = stand firm
Stand, statue, station, stadium, stable, stationary, stake, stature, status, establish
state, stance, substance, circumstance, instability

Mo = set in motion
Motion, move, motivate, motive, motor, locomotive, immovable

Tract, tra = draw, drag
Tractor, protractor, traction, attraction, detracted, distract, retract, contract

Ag, ac = move, do
Action, active, activate, acting, agility, lag, react, agitate

Memor = memory
Memory, memorize, memorial, remember, commemorate

cap = take
capture, captain, capillary, decapitated, capable

fac = make, do
factory, factor, manufacture, facsimile, faculty

reg = straighten, rule
regiment, regime, regimen, regular, regulator, regulate, register, region,
regent (substitute ruler), regicide (killing of a king or queen)

fer = carry
fertile, fertilizer, transfer, ferry, refer, interfere

ten = hold
tendon, tentacle, tension, detention, tenacious, attention, tender, tent

Thurs., Jan. 14: Journal #3: "Why do people ask questions? Consider different circumstances. What do people expect in answers? What do you do if you don't like the answer?"; Discuss journal and Night chapter 1; read and discuss "Sneetches"; H.W. -- Read Night chapter 2.

Fri., Jan. 15: Quiz Night chapters 1-2; Mengele notes and video; Night review; time to read Night chapter 3. HW: finish chapter 3.

Mon., Jan. 18: (NO SCHOOL -- MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY)

Tues., Jan. 19: Journal #4: "What were the three most memorable events/moments in chapter 3? Describe them and explain why they are memorable."; review chapter 3 and discuss the journal responses; H.W. -- read chapter 4

Wed., Jan. 20: Root words quiz #1; Night quiz chapters 3-4; root words 2; Journal #5: "Describe at least two negative emotions and two positive emotions displayed by any of the characters in Night. Describe these emotions and where/why they occur in the novel."; review chapter 4; time to read chapter 5; Homework - read chapter 5.
Root words 2
Loc = place
local, location, relocate, locker, locomotive, dislocate, eloquent

gen = race, produce (origin, birth, classification)
generate, regenerate, generation, gentle, genre, generic, genocide,
genes, general, genetics, generous

leg = law
legal, legitimate, legislature, privilege, legalize

domin = master
dominate, dominant, domain, domineering, predominate, dominatrix, (kingdom)

arm = weapons
disarm, armada, Armageddon, armament, army, armor, armistice

spec = look
spectator, spectacular, spectacles, inspect, inspector, speculate,
respect, spectrum, perspective, specimen

tend = stretch
tendon, extend, pretend, intend, distend, attend, tender, tendency

auto = self
autobiography, autograph, automobile, automatic, autonomy

bibl = book
Bible, bibliography, bibliographer, biblical

photo = light
photograph, photographer, photosynthesis, photogenic, photon

Thurs., Jan. 21: (Minimum day) Journal #6: "Pretend you are Elie and describe how you felt losing your family, belongings (even shoes and gold crown), dignity, etc. How does it feel trying to survive the living conditions - little food or comfort, being beaten, etc.?"; review chapter 5; read chapter 6.

Fri., Jan. 22: (rally schedule) Journal #7: "Write about a time in which you were forced to make a quick decision. What consequences, good or bad, came from this choice? Were you happy that you made that decision? Why or why not?"; review chapter 6, finish reading Night.

Mon., Jan. 25: Watch video of Oprah's interview with Elie Wiesel at Auschwitz and review for test.

Tues., Jan. 26: Night test; study for root words 2 quiz

Wed., Jan. 27: Root words quiz #2; root words 3; time to find quotations for essay;
Root words 3
Corp = body
Corpse, corporation, corps, corpulent (fat body), corpuscle, corporal,

Pac = peace
Pacific, pacify, pacifist, pacifier, pact

Vinc, vict = conquer
Victory, invincible, victor, convince, convict, evict, victorious, victim

Grat = thankful
Congratulate, gratitude, grateful, gratuity, gratuitous, gratifying, ingrate

Clar = clear
Clarify, clarity, declare, Claritin


Scope = see
Telescope, microscope, microscopic, kaleidoscope, stethoscope, horoscope, radarscope

Tele = far
Telescope, television, telephoto, telephone, telepathic, telekinetic, telegram, teleport, telegraph

Anthrop = man
Anthropology, anthropologist, anthropoid (resembles man, i.e., apes),
misanthrope (doesn’t like/trust humans), philanthropist

soph = wise
sophisticated, sophistication, sophomore, philosophy, philosophic, philosopher,

the = god
theology, atheist, atheism, monotheist, polytheist, theocracy, pantheon

Thurs., Jan. 28: Continue discussing essay and finding quotations.
What is the best way to handle adversity?
How does Elie Wiesel handle adversity in the memoir Night?
"Handling adversity" and "resilience" go hand-in-hand.
Adversity is a difficult situation or condition – a misfortune or tragedy
Resilience is the ability to recover quickly from illness, change, or misfortune.
Throughout Night Elie Wiesel and others had to handle adversity and be resilient. Find times in the book when Elie, his father, and others faced adversity and were resilient. Describe the adversity and how they were resilient.
You will need to find direct quotations in the book and parenthetically cite them properly; after each quotation, you must include the author’s name and the page number(s). Understand that anything taken word-for-word from the book is a quotation from the book; it does not have to be in quotation marks already for you to use it; in fact, it may be very difficult to use only words already in quotations for the assignments you will be doing.
The general adversity in Night is trying to survive the atrocities they face in the prison camp; however, there are more specific adversities they face, and you must be specific for the essay(s). Take notes on who/what/when/where/why/how for at least eight occasions.

Fri., Jan. 29: Discuss essay assignment – thesis, quotations, lead-ins, citations, etc.

Mon., Feb. 1: Work on essay assignment -- discuss lead-ins/punctuation/capitalization, quotes inside quotes, etc.

Tues., Feb. 2: Work on essay assignment

Wed., Feb. 3: Root words quiz #3; root words 4; Work on essay assignment
Root words 4

Plan = flat, level
Plane, airplane, plank, plantation, planer, plan, planner

Fort = strong
Fort, comfort, fortify, forte, fortitude, fortress, effort

Ver = true
Verify, verdict, verbatim, verity (true statement), aver (state positively), veracious (truthful)
Very,

Par = make ready, shield
Parade, prepare, paramount, party, parent, partner, parry (block in fencing), parasol, pardon, participate, partake

Firm = strong, steadfast
Confirm, affirm, firm, firmly, infirmary, firmament (sky)

aster, astro = star
astrology, astrologer, astronaut, astronomy, asteroid, asterisk

serv = serve, save
serve, save, servant, service, server, servitude, preserve, conserve

cur, curs = run
cursive, cursor, cursory, current, cursorial (having legs fit for running)

sent = feel
sentiment, sentimental, consent, consensual, represent

sed, sess, sid = sit
sedentary, sediment, session, resident, residue, residence, sedated, insidious, preside

Thurs., Feb. 4: (Minimum day) Night essay rough drafts due for peer editing (no late drafts accepted for credit).

Fri., Feb. 5: Journal #8: "Other than the Holocaust, when have people acted inhumanely toward others? Under what circumstances would you?"; Stanley Milgrim experiment video (10 minutes).

Mon., Feb. 8: Night essay final drafts due in class and in turnitin.com.; Journal #9: "What is poetry? How do you feel about poetry? Explain why."; Concrete poetry

 

Tues., Feb. 9: Collect journals 1-9; collect concrete poetry; Discuss Every 15 Minutes

Wed., Feb. 10: Root words quiz #4; root words 5; discuss poetry portfolio,
Root words 5

Homo = same
Homosexual, homo sapiens, homophobic, homophones, homonym, homogenous

Log, logy = speech, study of
Biology, logic, phrenology, chronological, psychology, prologue, eulogy, geology, neurology,

Metr, meter = measure
Meter, metric, metropolitan, millimeter, diameter, geometry, symmetry, parameter,

Micro = small
Microscope, microscopic, microwave, microchip, microfilm, microphone, micro processor, microcosm,

Pan = all
Panorama, panoramic, pandemonium, pandemic (all over a country), pangea,
panacea (remedy for all diseases), panagyric (speech about one’s life – eulogy)

stru = build
structure, construct, construction, instruct, destruct,

pend, pens = hang, weigh
depend, suspend, pensive, dependent, independent, pendant, pending

scrib, script = write
scripture, subscribe, prescribe, prescription, scribe, scribble, script, description

string, strict = bind tight
string, strict, stringent, constrict, constrictor, district, restriction

spir = breath
inspire, perspire, respire, respiration, respirator, spirit

Thurs., Feb. 11: (end of 5-week grading period): Narrative poetry

 

Fri., Feb. 12: (NO SCHOOL -- IN-SERVICE DAY)

Mon., Feb. 15: (NO SCHOOL -- PRESIDENT'S DAY)

Tues., Feb. 16:  haiku and tanka poetry forms;

Wed., Feb. 17: Root words quiz #5; root words 6; free verse
Root words 6

Path = feeling
Sympathy, empathy, apathy, homeopathic, pathetic, pathologic, psycopaph, telepathy, pathos, antipathy,

Phil = love
Philosophy, philosopher, bibliophile, pedaphile, philanthropy, philanderer (flirt), philharmonic, Philadelphia

Phon = sound
Telephone, microphone, phonics, phonetics, phonograph, quadraphonic, headphones, homophone,

Dyna(m) = power
Dynamite, dynamic, dynamo, dynasty

Heli(o) = sun
Helium, heliocentric, heliotropic (plants turn toward sun),
aphelion (point in orbit furthest from the sun), perihelion (point in orbit closest to the sun)

voc, vok = call
vocal, vocabulary, vocation, revoke, provoke, vociferous (noisy)

solv = loosen, free
solvent, dissolve, solve, resolve,

clam, claim = cry out
clamor, claimant, reclaim, claim, proclaim, proclamation, exclaim, exclamation,
dict = say
dictionary, predict, dictate, dictator, indict, contradict, benediction

fund, fus = pour, melt
fuse, fusion, confused, fundamentals, refund, fund-raiser, refuse

 

Thurs., Feb. 18: Villanelle

Fri., Feb. 19: lyric poetry

Mon., Feb. 22: Limericks

Tues., Feb. 23: Sonnets

Wed., Feb. 24: Root words quiz #6; root words 7; Work on poetry portfolios
Root words 7

Mega = great, million
Megabyte, megabucks, megadose, megahertz, megalith (stone of great size), megawatt, megavitamin, megaphone, megacycle,

Morph = change
Morphine, morphology, metamorphosis, morpheme (smallest unit of language),
polymorph (having many forms), amorphous (having no form),

hydr = water
hydrogen, hydrofoil, hydrophobia, hydropower, hydroplane, hydrolics, dehydrated, hydroponic (growing plants with only water),

derm = skin
dermatalogist, dermis, epidermis, hypodermic, dermabrasion

lith = stone
megalith, monolith (monument from large stone), lithograph, lithium (lightest metal),

jun = join
junction, conjunction, junta, adjunct, juncture

pet = strive
compete, competitor, competitive, competition, petition,

cret, cresc = rise, grow
crescent, concrete, crescendo, accretion (growing together of separate things)

pel, puls = drive, urge
pulse, repulsive, expulsion, repel, impulse, propel

gest, ger = carry, produce
gestation, germinate, germ, ingest, digest, gesture,

Thurs., Feb. 25: (Minimum day) Work on poetry portfolios

Fri., Feb. 26: Poetry portfolios due – hard copy and on turnitin.com; return and discuss essays

Mon., Feb 29: Journal #10: "Define 'legend.' What or who is a legend in your opinion? What makes that story/event/person a legend?"; Read and discuss "Star Wars" story pgs. 1046-1049

Tues., March 1: Journal #11: "There are heroes in real life and in literature/stories/movies. What are the differences between real life heroes and fictional heroes? What heroes have you read about in stories? What heroes do you know about in real life? What makes each a hero?"; Read "Rama's Initiation" pgs. 1052-1058

Wed., March 2: Root words quiz #7; root words 8; S3
Root words 8

Gam = marriage
Bigamy, polygamy, monogamy, monogamous, gamete (reproductive cells), isogamous

Cosm = universe
Cosmos, cosmology, cosmic, microcosm, macrocosm,
cosmopolitan (belongs to many parts of the world),

chrom = color
monochrome, chrome, chromatic, chromosome,

dem = people
demographic, democracy, epidemic, pandemic, endemic, demagogue

cycle = circle
unicycle, bicycle, tricycle, cycle, recycle, motorcycle, cyclone, encyclical

grad, gress = take steps, go
graduation, gradation, progress, regress, gradual, gradually, aggressive, aggression, congress,

clin = lean
declination, decline, incline, inclination, recline, clinic

sum = take up, spend
consume, consumption, sum, consumer, consumptive, assume, presume

ven = come
ventilate, convent, convention, invent, adventure, revenge

vert, vers = turn
reverse, invert, divert, vertical, convert, conversion, convertible, versatile, conversely,

Thurs., March 3: (Minimum day) read from packet "Where I find my Heroes," "The Magic Happened"; King Arthur powerpoint notes

Fri., March 4: Journal #12: "What were the roles of knights in ancient times, myths, etc.? Be specific. What did they do? Why?"; Read "The Round Table"; have students do group work assignment: Arthur says, "Might for right . . . Not might is right . . . Might for right." Describe specific occasions or reasons some people think "might" (power) is right - where an individual or group/country uses - or abuses - its power. In the first paragraph, give two individual examples and two group examples of times in history when someone has used/abused "Might is right" (Because I have the power, I am right). In the second paragraph, write two individual and two group examples of "Might for right."

Mon., March 7: Read "Arthur becomes King of Britain" pp. 1030-1042;

Tues., March 8: Read "The Sword in the Stone" and "Morte d'Arthur" pages 1021-1029; Journal #13 "Compare and contrast 'Morte d'Arthur' with the other stories we read about Arthur. Write one paragraph describing at least three similarities and one paragraph describing at least three differences between the stories."

Wed., March 9:  Root words quiz #8; root words 9; Root words 9; King Arthur quiz;

Crypt = secret
Crypt, cryptic, cryptogram, cryptonite

Chron = time
Chronological, chronology, chronic, chronicle, chronometer, anachronism

Crat = strength
Democrat, democratic, bureaucrat, autocrat, aristocrat, autocratic,

Bio = life
Biography, autobiography, biology, biosphere, symbiotic, amphibious, biochemist, biodome, bio-hazard, biological,

Circum = around
Circumference, circumnavigate, circumcision, circulation, circulatory, circumstance, circumorbital, circumscribe, circumvent,

port = carry
import, export, report, transport, porter, portable, portfolio, reporter, airport, portal, deport,

sequ, secut, sue = follow
sequence, sequential, sequel, sequestered, persue, consecutive,

pon, pos = place, put
position, post, postpone, pose, compose, suppose, respond, responsible, responsive,

clud, clau, clos = shut
close, include, exclude, clause, enclosure, exclusive, conclude, claustrophobic,

duc, duct = lead
conduct, conductor, deduct, deduce, educate, induct, introduce, introduction, produce, reduce, aqueduct, product, 

Thurs., March 10: Journal #14: "Write about a time you took a risk about something. Be descriptive. Explain what happened and how you felt about it."; Read "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" pages 6-20;

Fri., March 11: Finish and Quiz on "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket"; discuss Performance Task

Mon., March 14: Third quarter performance task Day 1.

Tues., March 15: Third quarter performance task Day 2.

Wed., March 16: Third quarter performance task Day 3.

Thurs., March 17: (minimum day) Root words quiz #9; root words 10; return and discuss poetry portfolios; 
Root words 10

Ambi = both
Ambidextrous, ambiguous, ambivalent (having opposite feelings at the same time), amphibious, ambivert (intro and extrovert),

Anti = against
Antiaircraft, antibody, antichrist, antibacterial, antiseptic, antibiotic, antidote, antacid, antagonist, antisocial,

Demi = partly, half
Demigod, demimonde (women supported by lovers, have questionable values)

Extr, exter, extra = beyond, outside
External, exterior, extrinsic, extraordinary, extracurricular, extrapolate, extraneous,

Meta = involving change
Metamorphosis, metaphor, metabolism, metabolize, metaphysics, metabolic,

re = again
rewrite, revive, revise, retract, report, regain, revert, replay, reverse, reload, relive,

nom = law
nominate, nomination, phenomenal, economy,

onym = name
synonym, synonomous, antonym, homonym, pseudonym, anonymous

ortho = straight
orthodontist, orthopedic, orthodox, unorthodox,

poli = city
policy, politics, police, metropolis, cosmopolitan,

 

Fri., March 18: (End 3rd quarter)  Journal # 15: "Describe some of the negative perceptions of people who are disabled (both physical and mental disabilities) and explain how some people have overcome those adversities and proven to the world they are valuable human beings." Begin Emanuel's Gift.

Mon., March 21: Finish Emmanuel's Gift; Journal #16: "Why is this called Emmanuel's Gift? What is his gift?"

Tues., March 22:  watch follow-up video on Emmanuel and Jim MacLaren on the ESPY awards (17 minutes); Journal #17: "Jim MacLaren said, 'Don't say, you know, "Oh my God, thank God I'm not like [Emmanuel].' Say, "Oh my God, perhaps I could be more like him.'" What does he mean? How can YOU be more like Emmanuel." Discuss journals 15, 16 and 17

Wed., March 23: Root words quiz #10; root words 11;
Root words 11

Mono = one
Monologue, monotone, monotonous, monogamy, monolith, monochrome, monorail, monotheist,

Multi = many
Multiply, multitude, multipurpose, multimedia, multimillionaire,

Neo = new
Neo Nazi, neoclassic, neophyte (a person new to something), neologism (new word, usually for technology), neonate (newborn child),

Pre = before
Prejudice, predict, premonition, preposition, predecessor, predisposition, precursor, preclude, prelude, precedent, predilection (a bias toward something)

Post = after
Posterior, post graduate, posthumous, postnatal, postnasal, postdate, post war, compost,

pod, ped = feet
podiatrist, orthopedist, pedal, podium, pedometer, pedicure, pedestrian, pedestal, centipede, millipede, tripod,

psych = mind
psychic, psychotic, psychopathic, psychology, psychiatry, psychiatrist, psychiatric, psychedelic, psychological,

tom – cut (anatomy)
appendectomy, gastrotomy, tonsillectomy, hysterectomy, lobotomy,

zo = animal
zoo, zoology, zoologist, zodiac,

office = duty
office, official, officer, officiate

Thurs., March 24: (Minimum day -- Open House) "Texas vs. Johnson" and "American Flag Stands for Tolerance" packet and questions.

Fri., March 25: Finish "Texas vs. Johnson" and "American Flag Stands for Tolerance" packet and questions.

Mon., March 28: Journal #18: "American politician Barbara Jordan said, 'We, as human beings, must be willing to accept people who are different from ourselves.' Why is that true -- or not true?"; Read and discuss "Preventing School Violence" article and answer these questions. 1. What are the most important concepts discussed in the article? 2. What do you agree with? 3. What do you disagree with?

Tues., March 29: Journal #19: "Why do people bully others? Why do people get bullied? How can we stop bullying?"; read and discuss "Bullying at School" article. Discussion questions: 1). How has social media changed the way bullying happens? How can we lessen this?; 2). How much of an issue is bullying on this campus? Be specific.; 3). Have you experienced bullying (by being involved or witnessing it)? How did you respond?

Wed., March 30: Root words quiz #11; root words 12; 

Root words 12

Retro = backward
Retrospective, retroactive, retrogression, retrograde (movement in music or astronomy),

Semi = half, partly
Semifinal, semiconscious, semiannual, semimonthly, semicircle, semiconductor

Sub = under
Submerge, submarine, substandard, subnormal, sub-par, subconscious, subliminal, subpoena, subsequent, subjugate (to control – usually a government)

Super = over, above
Superior, superscript, supernatural, supersede, supervise, supervisor, superfluous,

Trans = across
Transmit, transport, transact, transient, transitory, transgression, transoceanic

man = hand
manicure, manufacture, manipulate, mandibles, manuscript, manual, manifest,

arch = first, chief
archeology, archeologist, archetype, arch enemy, matriarch, patriarch, arch angel,
arch bishop, monarch,

graph = writing (drawing, pictures, music)
graphics, autograph, photograph, photography, biography, autobiography, phonograph, pictograph, paragraph,

liter = letters
literate, illiterate, literature

cur = care
cure, curable, curator, pedicure, manicure, curious, security,

Thurs., March 31: Journal #20: "What would you do if you saw someone being attacked? Describe the situation and your response, and explain why you would react that way." Saved From A Mob" packet.

 

Fri., April 1: (rally schedule) Discuss post break; Journal #21: "Free write. Write about whatever is on your mind -- what are you doing over break, how's life, etc."; "Saving Jews From the Nazis" packet.

Mon., April 4: SPRING BREAK
Tues., April 5: SPRING BREAK
Wed., April 6: SPRING BREAK
Thurs., April 7: SPRING BREAK
Fri., April 8: SPRING BREAK

 

 Mon., April 11: Begin research paper assignment; read and discuss directions, MLA heading and format, lead-ins, citation, and works cited page.

Tues., April 12: Research paper - time to work on research paper -- read and annotate the sources

Wed., April 13: Research paper -- finish reading and annotating sources

 

Thurs., April 14: (Minimum day) Root words quiz #12; root words 13; Research paper -- Discuss possible body paragraph topics, time to read and annotate
Root words 13

Aqua, aque = water
Aquatic, aquamarine, aqueduct, aquarium, Aquarius, aquanaut, aqueous

Alt = high
Altimeter, alto, exaltation, altar, altitude, altocumulous (high cloud)

Ann, enn = year
Annual, semiannual, biannual, biennial, centennial, perennial, annuity, anniversary, bicentennial

Apt = fit
Aptitude, adapt, adaptable, apt, aptly

Ben, bon = good
Bonanza, bon voyage, benefactor, benefit, benevolent (someone who does good deeds), benediction, benign, beneficiary

syn = with
synthesis, synonym, synthetic, synchronize, synthesizer, synopsis, syntax, syndicate

hetero = different
heterosexual, heterogeneous, heterodox (against accepted beliefs), heteronyms (lead, lead),

sen = old
senior, senile, senescent (growing old), seniority, sentimental, senator

magn = great
magnificent, magnify, magnitude, magnate (important person), magnum, magna carte,
magnanimous (noble in mind and soul),

sol = alone
solo, sole, solitude, solitaire, solitary, solemn, soliloquy, 

 

Fri., April 15: Discuss data from third quarter performance task; Research paper -- Discuss and practice writing thesis statements.

Mon., April 18: Discuss Works Cited page; one-on-one progress checks.

Tues., April 19: (minimum day for CAASPP testing -- only even periods meet) Discuss lead-ins, quotations, citations, and analysis and distribute checklist handout; one-on-one progress checks.

Wed., April 20: (minimum day for CAASPP testing -- only odd periods meet) Discuss lead-ins, quotations, citations, and analysis and distribute checklist handout; one-on-one progress checks.

Thurs., April 21:  Root words quiz #13; root words 14; research paper rough drafts due for peer editing; 
Root words 14
Aud, audit = hear
Auditory, audition, audio, audience, audible, audiovisual,

Belli = war
Belligerent, bellicose (one who starts fights), rebellion, antebellum (before war)

Capt, capit = head
Captain, decapitate, capitulate (to surrender or give in to someone)

Carn = flesh
Carnage, carnal (having to do with sex), carnival, carnivorous, reincarnate

Celer = swift
Accelerate, decelerate, accelerator

pseudo = false
pseudonym, pseudo, pseudo science

commun = common
commune, community, communicate, commute, commuter, communist, communism

solid = compact
solidify, solidarity (anti-communist movement), solid, consolidate,

prop, propr = one’s own, fitting
proper, property, proprietor, propose, propagate (reproduce), proposition, appropriate, propaganda,

brev = short
brevity, abbreviate, abbreviation

 

Fri., April 22: Collect research papers for extra credit; Journal #22: "Describe reasons that cause friends to get into fights. What are possible effects of those fights?"; Mental puzzles?

Mon., April 25: Research paper due in class and in turnitin.com by 3:00 p.m. or they will be considered late; Journal #23: "What is 'back stabbing'? Describe an incident you know of (real or just the general idea) where back stabbing occurred."; Director's Dilemma; Go over puzzle answers from Friday.

Tues., April 26: (CAASPP testing -- only even periods meet)  Julius Caesar background. Choose Caesar roles; Read The Tragedy of Julius Caesar pages 822-top of 829; 

Wed., April 27: (CAASPP testing -- only odd periods meet) Julius Caesar background. Choose Caesar roles; Read The Tragedy of Julius Caesar pages 822-top of 829; 

Thurs., April 28: Root words quiz #14; root words 15; Journal #24: "Cassius and Brutus were discussing self-reflection. How do you think most people see themselves when they self-reflect - are the easier or more harsh on themselves than others are?"; 

 

Root words 15

Cent = hundred
Century, percent, centennial, centipede, centimeter, centigrade, centavo, centenarian, centurion (originally, commander of 100),

Dent = teeth
Dentist, dentures, orthodontist, dental, trident, dentate (leaf or knife with toothlike ridges)

Epi = on top
Epidermis, epidermic, epicenter, epiglottis, epigraph, episode, epitaph, epilogue
epithet (title added on top of name, i.e., Wise Athena),

eu = happy
eulogy, euphoria, euphony, euphemism, euthanasia, eureka,

fin = end
finish, final, finale, finite, infinity, confined, finance

mit = send
transmit, permit, admit, submit, commit

ceed, ced = move, yield
succeed, proceed, precede, recede, excede, intercede, concede

leg, lect = gather, choose
lecture, collect, recollect, select, dialect, legend, elegant, predilection (preference), elect,

a = without
atheist, anarchy, apathy, anonymous, apathetic

sta = stand firm
Stand, statue, station, stadium, stable, stationary, stake, stature, status, establish
state, stance, substance, circumstance,

Fri., April 29: (End 15-week grading period) Read Caesar pages 829-837;

Mon., May 2: Read The Tragedy of Julius Caesar pages 840-851; 

Tues., May 3: begin movie and watch Act I and Act II.;

Wed., May 4: Root words final

Thurs., May 5: Read The Tragedy of Julius Caesar pages 851-857; Journal #25: "You know that Caesar is going to be killed soon, but we are only halfway through the play. Predict what the second half of the play is about and what will happen."

Fri., May 6: Read The Tragedy of Julius Caesar pages 860-870; 

Mon., May 9: Journal #26: "Caesar is dead and Brutus and Antony are each going to talk to the public. How will Brutus explain their actions? How will the people respond? What will Antony say? How will the people respond?"; Read The Tragedy of Julius Caesar pages 870-879.

Tues., May 10: Journal #27: "Brutus and Antony each had his chance to talk to the people. Who do you think was really more convincing? Why? Should the conspirators have killed Caesar? Why or why not?"; Read The Tragedy of Julius Caesar pages 883-887; 

Wed., May 11: Read The Tragedy of Julius Caesar pages 887-897; 

Thurs., May 12: Journal #28: "Predict how the story will end. What will happen to Brutus, Cassius, and Antony?"; read The Tragedy of Julius Caesar pages 900-908; 

Fri., May 13: turn in journals; Read The Tragedy of Julius Caesar pages 909-912; discuss The Tragedy of Julius Caesar project.

Mon., May 16: Begin The Tragedy of Julius Caesar project

The following is a partial list of options for projects you can do to accompany Julius Caesar. Spelling counts on all projects. You may create your own idea for a project as well, but the idea must be approved by me in advance or it will not be accepted. This is worth 50 points and is due on ___________. Each person may earn 50 points.

 

Globe Theatre replica (50 points): There are diagrams of the Globe Theatre online and I can supply one more. You may make your replica out of Styrofoam, cardboard, wood, Legos, etc. You must also label your replica, pointing out the main features of the theatre.

 

Detailed diorama of a scene from the play (50 points): A diorama is a three-dimensional creation inside a box (often a shoebox). You will draw, paint, etc., on the back and side walls, and have some other three-dimensional components from any scene you choose in the box. Include a one-page typed (double spaced) summary of the scene. Make your own people and props: do not put dolls or other pre-made items (including pictures) into the box.

 

Board game (50 points): This can follow many other styles of board games and should have at least 30 squares, circles, etc., to stop in, game pieces, typed directions, and anything else board games usually require. The board must be decorated to resemble something related to the play (not just colored squares) and must include at least 25 questions about the play as part of the game; cards saying things like “move forward two spaces” do not count.

 

Jeopardy game (30 questions and answers, 50 points): This would be designed much like the Jeopardy game that is seen on TV and it may be in a PowerPoint format or a posterboard with categories, answers and questions on cards. MAKE SURE IT IS IN JEOPARDY FORMAT: the answer is given and the normal “answer” is really a question. Each answer must be worded in such a way that only one question is possible. Punctuation counts. These need to be developed in six categories of five questions each. NOTE: Regular Jeopardy only has 25 questions; you are required to have 30.

 

2 posters (preferably 2x3 feet, 25 points each): Draw a scene from the play that would catch the attention of someone and make that person want to see the play. You must also write something on the poster to draw the public to the theater; for instance, a key quote or description. Use original artwork. Note that each poster is worth 25 points, so you must do two.

 

Essay (50 points): You may propose a concept for an essay. Your idea must be cleared by me before the date the project is due. This must be 1½-2 typed pages in length.

 

Music video (50 points): You may write a song about the play, perform it, and put into a video format (or, if you really have the guts for it, perform it live) for the class to hear.

 

Scene video (50 points): You may perform a scene from the play or modernize a scene (parody a TV show or movie, i.e., have Caesar, Brutus, and Cassius be the Kardashian Brothers, but you may not use that example) and put in into a video format for the class to watch or it may be performed live. This must resemble Shakespeare’s intent and should not be too far from the original words and actions. The scene may include as many people/characters as you wish, but the more people involved, the longer the scene must be – it should be approximately two minutes per person involved. All members of the group must have a speaking role. The performers should have their lines memorized, not be reading from a book. This may take significant editing if you are filming it. If it is performed live, each member must have a script.

Tues., May 17: (Minimum day) Continue The Tragedy of Julius Caesar project

Wed., May 18: Continue The Tragedy of Julius Caesar project

Thurs., May 19: Continue The Tragedy of Julius Caesar project

Fri., May 20: Continue The Tragedy of Julius Caesar project

Mon., May 23: Continue The Tragedy of Julius Caesar project

Tues., May 24: Finish The Tragedy of Julius Caesar projects

Wed., May 25: Present The Tragedy of Julius Caesar projects and continue The Tragedy of Julius Caesar movie

Thurs., May 26: Finish The Tragedy of Julius Caesar movie.

Fri., May 27: (Graduation):   Discuss The Tragedy of Julius Caesar final

Mon., May 30: (NO SCHOOL -- MEMORIAL DAY)

 

Tues., May 31: FINALS 3, 5 -- The Tragedy of Julius Caesar final

Wed., June 1: FINALS 4, 6 --

Thurs., June 2: FINALS 2, 7 – The Tragedy of Julius Caesar final