Act 3 Review

Today we reviewed our initial reading of act three, focusing especially on the contrast between Brutus' and Antony's speeches in 3.2.

End Q1: Act 2

Today we reviewed our notes on Act 2 of Julius Caesar.

Act 1

Today we reviewed our notes on Act 1 of Julius Caesar.

An Intro to Julius Caesar

After a quick reflection on yesterday's presentations (which I collected), we took a few notes on Julius Caesar and watched this video for context.

Here are the reading dates and the homework assignments:

Mini Poetry Presentations

Students spent the day in groups working on a short poetry presentation assignment available at Google Classroom. Presentations tomorrow!

Sound and Sense

Today we spent some time practicing our new meter skills.

An Intro to Meter

Today we spent the period taking notes on and then practicing some different poetic meters. Get the notes (and mnemonics!) from a friend.

Poetry Intro: Day 1

Today we spent the day analyzing Jean Toomer's "Reapers" and reviewing some poetic terms. Get the notes from a friend if you weren't here.

Oedipus Timed Essay

Today we finished up our look at Oedipus with the timed essay.

Timed Essay Prep

Today we wrapped up our discussion of Oedipus and then students reviewed their Awakening timed essays in preparation for tomorrow's timed essay.

Oedipus Presentations

Today we finished the term hunt and started the presentations. More tomorrow.

Hunting Terms

Today we started our Oedipus presentations in earnest with the activities below.

Irony and "Richard Cory"

Today we spent basically the whole period on the activity below, reviewing irony and some poetic terms. Be ready to talk about Oedipus tomorrow!

An Intro to Oedipus

Today we discussed Greek philosophy and drama in preparation for our study of Oedipus the King. Students should have the entire play read by Tuesday.

Timed Essay Number 1

Today we started the period by breaking down the first timed essay prompt and talking a bit about times essay writing in general. Students then had the rest of the period to write.

Theme, Irony, & Study Guides

Tuesday we finished up our work with the study guide, focusing on theme. Wednesday, we spent the day on irony in preparation for our look at Oedipus.
The first study guide is at Google Classroom and is due at TurnItIn.com before class tomorrow.

Study Guide, Day 2

Today we continued working on the study guides, getting through character, setting, style, and figurative language. Students may start this assignment at Google Classroom; it will probably be due Thursday.