All sections:
Freewrite!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Journal for the Day
All sections:
What does it feel like to be underestimated (treated as less than you are)?
What does it feel like to be underestimated (treated as less than you are)?
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Dictionary Vocab. Activity
The vocabulary list below was generated from the film Crips and Bloods: Made in America
1. Look up the word in the dictionary and write it down.
2. Write a definition in your own words.
3. Finally, write a sentence using the word.
Alienation
Internalize
Disarray
Immune
Cesspool
Riot
Guerilla
Dilapidated
Rubble
Taboo
Salvage
Instigating
Oppression
Incorrigible
Scapegoat
Sporadic
1. Look up the word in the dictionary and write it down.
2. Write a definition in your own words.
3. Finally, write a sentence using the word.
Alienation
Internalize
Disarray
Immune
Cesspool
Riot
Guerilla
Dilapidated
Rubble
Taboo
Salvage
Instigating
Oppression
Incorrigible
Scapegoat
Sporadic
Friday, April 23, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Journal for the Day
All sections:
What is your definition of a friend? What is a good friend? What is a bad friend?
What is your definition of a friend? What is a good friend? What is a bad friend?
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Journal for the Day
All sections:
How have you changed since September? What has caused you to change?
How have you changed since September? What has caused you to change?
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Journal for the Day
All sections:
What do you think you will remember about Arthur, Guenever and Lancelot in 5 years?
What do you think you will remember about Arthur, Guenever and Lancelot in 5 years?
Monday, April 19, 2010
Journal for the Day
All sections:
Do we usually ignore what is right in favor of our desires? Why or why not?
Do we usually ignore what is right in favor of our desires? Why or why not?
Friday, April 16, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Journal for the Day
All sections:
Have you ever been rewarded when you didn't deserve it? What is that like?
Have you ever been rewarded when you didn't deserve it? What is that like?
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Journal for the Day
All sections:
What does "if you love it, set it free" mean? Do you think it is true? Why or why not?
What does "if you love it, set it free" mean? Do you think it is true? Why or why not?
Monday, April 12, 2010
Notes on Lancelot and Guenever
Lancelot and Guenever
- Lancelot was "mad on God"
- at first, Guenever was patient
- she was just happy to see him
- Lancelot was afraid she would be upset by his decision
- meanwhile, Guenever is hoping he'll fail
"She loved these interests--loved the old soldier to follow so faithfully his innocent love of God. She knew it was doomed to failure." (474)
- A year later, Guenever was angry because Lancelot has "selfishly" stuck to his vows
- Lancelot had no right to break her heart like that
- She sends him away when he will not yield
- The court is in decline
- people are petty, gossip rules, and couples are unfaithful
- Guenever was unpopular and was accused of trying to poison Gawaine
- Bors finds Lancelot so he can defend her in a trial by combat--he wins
- Lancelot returns to Corbin
- Elaine is waiting, expecting that he will remain with her
- he realized he is the main reason for Elaine's sad life
"Elaine had been explained to and it was Elaine who struck the only strong blow of her life. She struck in unintentionally by committing suicide." (493)
- Guenever admonishes Lancelot, "Why were you not kinder to her?" and she meant it. (494)
- Lancelot was "mad on God"
- at first, Guenever was patient
- she was just happy to see him
- Lancelot was afraid she would be upset by his decision
- meanwhile, Guenever is hoping he'll fail
"She loved these interests--loved the old soldier to follow so faithfully his innocent love of God. She knew it was doomed to failure." (474)
- A year later, Guenever was angry because Lancelot has "selfishly" stuck to his vows
- Lancelot had no right to break her heart like that
- She sends him away when he will not yield
- The court is in decline
- people are petty, gossip rules, and couples are unfaithful
- Guenever was unpopular and was accused of trying to poison Gawaine
- Bors finds Lancelot so he can defend her in a trial by combat--he wins
- Lancelot returns to Corbin
- Elaine is waiting, expecting that he will remain with her
- he realized he is the main reason for Elaine's sad life
"Elaine had been explained to and it was Elaine who struck the only strong blow of her life. She struck in unintentionally by committing suicide." (493)
- Guenever admonishes Lancelot, "Why were you not kinder to her?" and she meant it. (494)
Dictionary Vocab. Activity
Using the vocabulary list below, follow the directions to help you understand the challenging vocabulary in our book, The Once and Future King.
1. Look up the word in the dictionary and write it down.
2. Check the text (page numbers are provided). How is the word being used?
3. Write a definition in your own words, considering the way the vocabulary is used in the text. Use context clues!
4. Finally, write a sentence using the word. Make sure you are using it with the same meaning as the text!
Thronged (457)
Murmuration (457)
Vanish (458)
Delay (455)
Protest (459)
Contemptible (459)
Inhuman (460)
Eternity (461)
Worldly (461)
Astonishment (462)
Deliberate (465)
Prop (463)
Disgraced (465)
Absolved (465)
Boasting (466)
Renounce (466)
1. Look up the word in the dictionary and write it down.
2. Check the text (page numbers are provided). How is the word being used?
3. Write a definition in your own words, considering the way the vocabulary is used in the text. Use context clues!
4. Finally, write a sentence using the word. Make sure you are using it with the same meaning as the text!
Thronged (457)
Murmuration (457)
Vanish (458)
Delay (455)
Protest (459)
Contemptible (459)
Inhuman (460)
Eternity (461)
Worldly (461)
Astonishment (462)
Deliberate (465)
Prop (463)
Disgraced (465)
Absolved (465)
Boasting (466)
Renounce (466)
IMK Reading assignment Chapters 41-45 (p. 495-514)
Read IMK Chapters 41-45 (p. 495-514)
"Say Something" for page 496
Reading Response Questions:
1. Why does Arthur lose his temper while jousting with Lancelot? (495-96)
2. Why does Meliagrance decide to kidnap the Queen? (498)
3. Why does Meliagrance accuse the Queen of treason? What is his mistake in the accusation? (503-504)
4. Why does Arthur choose to ignore Lancelot and Guenever's affair? (509)
5. Why is Lancelot ashamed of doing another miracle? (512)
"Say Something" for page 496
Reading Response Questions:
1. Why does Arthur lose his temper while jousting with Lancelot? (495-96)
2. Why does Meliagrance decide to kidnap the Queen? (498)
3. Why does Meliagrance accuse the Queen of treason? What is his mistake in the accusation? (503-504)
4. Why does Arthur choose to ignore Lancelot and Guenever's affair? (509)
5. Why is Lancelot ashamed of doing another miracle? (512)
Friday, April 9, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Final Essay for The Once and Future King
Final Essay on
The Once and Future King
Due Friday, April 16, 2010
For this assignment, you will write an 8 paragraph essay. Choose one of the topics below:
Might vs. Right
Write an 8 paragraph essay on Might vs. Right. In your essay, be sure to:
- Define Might and Right
- Describe the reasons Arthur gives for using Might for Right
- Discuss why Arthur eventually abandons his idea of Might for Right
- Evaluate the solution he finds, and it's successes and failures
- Include your own perspective of Arthur's policy and approach
- Describe the reasons Arthur gives for using Might for Right
- Discuss why Arthur eventually abandons his idea of Might for Right
- Evaluate the solution he finds, and it's successes and failures
- Include your own perspective of Arthur's policy and approach
Characterization
Choose a character (Arthur, Lancelot, Guenever) to discuss in an 8 paragraph essay. Be sure to:
- Describe the character's primary characteristics (jealous, brave, etc.)
- Highlight relationships with other characters
- Use examples from the text to support your character analysis
- Assess what you can learn about yourself by reading about this character
- Highlight relationships with other characters
- Use examples from the text to support your character analysis
- Assess what you can learn about yourself by reading about this character
The Quest for the Holy Grail
In an 8 paragraph essay, discuss the experiences of the various knights who tell their stories about the quest for the Holy Grail. Be sure to include:
- Arthur's reasons for establishing the quest in the first place
- Evaluation of the stories of at least 3 knights (Gawaine, Lionel, Aglovale, Lancelot) and the lessons they learned
- Description of the reasons why Bors, Percival, and Galahad attained the Grail
- Evaluation of the stories of at least 3 knights (Gawaine, Lionel, Aglovale, Lancelot) and the lessons they learned
- Description of the reasons why Bors, Percival, and Galahad attained the Grail
As last time, you will need to turn in evidence of pre-writing, and 2 drafts. You may use any notes we have worked on in class, Close Reading assignments, and your own readings and impressions from the book to build your essay. Take advantage of the work you have already done!
Due on April 8: A graphic organizer to help you structure your essay, and a first draft, which you will work on in class.
Due on April 16: All of your materials, including the graphic organizer, your first and second drafts, and your typed final draft, are due.
Graphic Organizer: 10 points
1st Draft with revision: 10 points
2nd Draft with revision: 10 points
Final Draft: 80 points
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
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