It is time to review pronouns in all shapes and sorts. There are personal pronouns, intensive pronouns, reflexive...relative...indefinite...interrogative...nominative...objective...possessive...take a breath!
Pronouns are everywhere. It is important to make sure we use them well. We need to remember that pronouns must be clear in reference. Ambiguous pronoun usage is confusing. We also need to remember pronoun agreement. The pronouns must agree with their antecedents. (Lack of pronoun/antecedent agreement can also affect subject/verb agreement, which affects one's writing even more.)
Review pronouns. Know the above pronoun types. For those of you who had English 10 last year (as well as English in even earlier years), these are all review. If the pronoun types are not familiar, explore some. Look online for notes. Come ask questions. Talk with a neighbor.
Our goal in discussing pronouns is not to necessarily memorize every pronoun but to make sure we use any pronoun well!
Take a moment to watch a Blast from the Past...School House Rocks...pronoun style!
Schoolhouse Rock--Pronouns
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Artistic Forms of English
English 11 Pudding Fun!
Mary Chestnut--diary
In her diary, Mary Chestnut makes reference to Shakespeare's MACBETH by saying, " Sound and fury, signifying nothing." At this point, Mrs. Chestnut is contemplating the significance of life and death after a tragic event.
For a 5 point bonus, think about this quote and its significance. In a few solid sentences, respond as to why people have a hard time finding value in life after difficult events, such as disease, death and war. Think about events you have experienced or watched.
Read others' responses as the come, too. Write back to each other. Create a running dialogue!
Due Wednesday, October 23rd.
For a 5 point bonus, think about this quote and its significance. In a few solid sentences, respond as to why people have a hard time finding value in life after difficult events, such as disease, death and war. Think about events you have experienced or watched.
Read others' responses as the come, too. Write back to each other. Create a running dialogue!
Due Wednesday, October 23rd.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
What Makes a Person Free
As we study the Civil War and its effects on literature, we need to take a moment to appreciate Frederick Douglass and his writing MY BONDAGE AND MY FREEDOM.
After reading our excerpt from Douglass, reflect on this Mahatma Gandhi statement.
Mahatma Gandhi wrote, "The moment the slave resolves that he will no longer be a slave, his fetters fall."
React to this statement and explain whether or not you feel Douglass was free even while in bondage.
Bonus: 10 points will be given for a developed response. If others write, respond to them as well.
Due date: Thursday, October 3rd, 2013.
After reading our excerpt from Douglass, reflect on this Mahatma Gandhi statement.
Mahatma Gandhi wrote, "The moment the slave resolves that he will no longer be a slave, his fetters fall."
React to this statement and explain whether or not you feel Douglass was free even while in bondage.
Bonus: 10 points will be given for a developed response. If others write, respond to them as well.
Due date: Thursday, October 3rd, 2013.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Homecoming Fun
The start of the school year has been a whirlwind! Homecoming was the second week. Although we love watching the games, the dress up days and the floats, by the time it is finished we are all exhausted. Take a moment to review the week. Thanks to Yearbook staff member, Brett, for creating this video!
Thanks to the Student Council and to the Class Advisors for making the week the best possible.
Friday, September 6, 2013
Return to School
The first week is now finished. For some, the time went by extremely quickly. For others, it stalled with each second.
I wish each of you the best year possible. Take each day and each challenge as it comes. When I struggle with things, I remember a favorite quote of mine, "Carpe Diem." I first heard this quote used in a movie called DEAD POET'S SOCIETY, a fantastic story! I have since found out that this quote comes from a Latin poet named Horace (65 BC-8 BC). Over the years, this quote has become commonly translated as "Seize the Day." That may be difficult to do sometimes, but remember that even when a class is difficult, a schedule is chaotic, or a game is not victorious, lessons can be learned and experience that will make the next issue more successful will be gained.
What is your favorite quote, one you like in good and harder times? Where from does it come (author, song title/writer...)?
Respond to this blog by Friday, September 13th. Read others as they are posted. 10 points
I wish each of you the best year possible. Take each day and each challenge as it comes. When I struggle with things, I remember a favorite quote of mine, "Carpe Diem." I first heard this quote used in a movie called DEAD POET'S SOCIETY, a fantastic story! I have since found out that this quote comes from a Latin poet named Horace (65 BC-8 BC). Over the years, this quote has become commonly translated as "Seize the Day." That may be difficult to do sometimes, but remember that even when a class is difficult, a schedule is chaotic, or a game is not victorious, lessons can be learned and experience that will make the next issue more successful will be gained.
What is your favorite quote, one you like in good and harder times? Where from does it come (author, song title/writer...)?
Respond to this blog by Friday, September 13th. Read others as they are posted. 10 points
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