Daily Assignments IB English HL I - Section 2 - Mr Riggs
	IB English A HL See Managebac.com http://newmanboston.managebac.com/classes/10060696 Week of November 1:   1. sign up for www.number2.com vocabulary. 20/ Week      ==>November 4th, quiz.  2. Prepare for IOP. Outline/ Script due on Tuesday for all.          ==> List/ order is posted on Managebac 3. House on Mango Street  Thursday:  Prep for HOMS Week of October 3 Monday  Questions for AF 4-6 Saki paper spects  http://www.classicshorts.com/ Managebac  log in & on  http://newmanboston.managebac.com/  Submit Saki paper to Managebac by Wednesday. Tuesday Questions Animal 7 & 8 Wednesday & Thursday Presentation of Saki paper 3- minutes Friday Questions Animal 9 & 10 Week of September 26 Monday -- Student Elections   Tuesday, Sept 27 1. Discuss Saki paper.  2. Intro. IB Book & Vocab 3. Discuss Animal Farm Wednesday, Sept 28 HW: Read Ch. 5 and   HW: Finish book. Prepare an answer to one question per Chapter 4-6 to discuss in class. Some topics may be assigned and/ or done in groups. See me with questions. Keep studying the terms from OSC for quiz on Tuesday A-M Suggested Daily EssayQuestions/ Projects:       Monday 1. Summary of last week Exercise introduction. Summaries 2. Introduction to Literature. Two by Saki “The Mouse” and “The Storyteller” Define: POV, Tone, Mood, Theme, Conflicts 3. Managebac.com Homework: Read Two by Saki Review: Chapter 12 -- Is That a Symbol?Use the process described on page 106 and investigate the symbolism of the fence in "Araby." (Mangan's sister stands behind it.)  Chapter 13 -- It's All Political Assume that Foster is right and "it is all political." Use his criteria to show that one of the major works assigned to you as a freshman is political. Tuesday 1. Quiz on Saki 2. In class writing on a theme to a thesis HW: Chapter 19 -- Geography Matters... Discuss at least four different aspects of a specific literary work that Foster would classify under "geography." Wednesday 1, 21st century learners 2. Revision techniques HW: Find a poem that mentions a specific season. Then discuss how the poet uses the season in a meaningful, traditional, or unusual way. (Submit a copy of the poem with your analysis.)   Thursday 1. Chekhov and O. Henry comparison HW: Write your own definition for archetype. Then identify an archetypal story and apply it to a literary work with which you are familiar. Have For Friday: House on Mango Street -- ISBN-13: 978-0679734772 Nervous Conditions: Tsitsi Dhangeremba ISBN-13: 978-0954702335     Monday, September 12, 2011 Collect & Share Reflection on True Colors 2. How to Read Lit like a Professor (Refresh yourself on chapters 1& 2) Introduction How do memory, symbol, and pattern affect the reading of literature? How does the recognition of patterns make it easier to read complicated literature? Discuss a time when your appreciation of a literary work was enhanced by understanding symbol or pattern. Chapter 1 -- Every Trip Is a Quest (Except When It's Not) List the five aspects of the QUEST and then apply them to something you have read (or viewed). Chapter 2 -- Nice to Eat with You: Acts of Communion Choose a meal from a literary work and apply the ideas of Chapter 2 to this literary depiction. Week one Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Chapter 4 -- If It's Square, It's a Sonnet Select three sonnets and show which form they are. Discuss how their content reflects the form. (Submit copies of the sonnets, marked to show your analysis). Chapter 5 --Now, Where Have I Seen Her Before? Define intertextuality. Discuss three examples that have helped you in reading specific works. Chapter 6 -- When in Doubt, It's from Shakespeare... Discuss a work that you are familiar with that alludes to or reflects Shakespeare. Show how the author uses this connection thematically. Read pages 44-46 carefully. In these pages, Foster shows how Fugard reflects Shakespeare through both plot and theme. In your discussion, focus on theme. Wednesday, September 14 Homework: 1. From Sonnet hand out identify the rhyme scheme and the Volta. and answer the question: Why a sonnet? Discuss how their content reflects the form. 2. Refresh chapters 7, 12, 13 3. Read Araby Chapter 7 -- ...Or the Bible Read "Araby" (available here). Discuss Biblical allusions that Foster does not mention. Look at the example of the "two great jars." Be creative and imaginative in these connections. Chapter 12 -- Is That a Symbol? Use the process described on page 106 and investigate the symbolism of the fence in "Araby." (Mangan's sister stands behind it.) Chapter 13 -- It's All Political Assume that Foster is right and "it is all political." Use his criteria to show that one of the major works assigned to you as a freshman is political. Thursday, September 15 Chapter 19 -- Geography Matters... Discuss at least four different aspects of a specific literary work that Foster would classify under "geography." Chapter 20 -- ...So Does Season Find a poem that mentions a specific season. Then discuss how the poet uses the season in a meaningful, traditional, or unusual way. (Submit a copy of the poem with your analysis.) Interlude -- One Story Write your own definition for archetype. Then identify an archetypal story and apply it to a literary work with which you are familiar. Friday, September 16 The Books…an overview    Sept 8 -- Respond to four questions about IB Learner Profile 1. What do you need to be a learner? (think characteristics) 2. Do you agree with the list? 3. What is the easiest for you to accomplish? 4. What is the hardest for you to accomplish? Sept. 9 -- True Colors handout Homework: Write a one page reflection about how understanding your own and other peoples' personality can help you be a better learner. Focus Areas: 1. Typed - 12 pt type 2. Double Spaced 3. MLA format Upper left corner has your name, Mr. Riggs, Course, and Date. For Monday. Have How to Read Lit like a Professor (Refresh yourself on chapters 1& 2)