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A New Grading Period, A New Beginning

Hello, troups! I have been missing in action, but I am back with a vengeance! The webpage will reflect the assignments and journal topics for this grading period. We are “hitting the ground running.” Stay posted for the latest happenings in your English class and stay on task on all of your assignments. Have a great marking period!

Mr. Tolliver

English 11 Daily Log

April 16
Continue film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Compare and contrast the film/novel with Fitzgerald's "Winter Dreams"
April 18
Respond to the following questions about Fitzgerald's selections:
1. Compare and contrast Judy and Dexter with Daisy and Gatsby. Be detailed in your analysis.
2. Discuss the difference in narration of the two selections. What is the effect of having an engaged character (1st person) narrate Gatsby?
3. Discuss the major themes of both selections. What are their similarities and differences?
4. Describe the settings of Gatsby and "Winter Dreams." How does the setting affect the stories?
5. Which selection did you enjoy more? Out of both selections, which character did you find yourself endeared to more?
April 22
New seating arrangement. Summary discussion of Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby and "Winter Dreams". Preview Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Quiz on biographical information on Miller.
April 24
Essay Introduction: Comparative Analysis of "Winter Dreams" and The Great Gatsby. Inspiration Presentation: Analyze Question types from EOC English, Literature and Research Exam.

English 10 Daily Log

April 17
Read, analyze and comprehend John Knowles’ novel A Separate Peace. Analyze the selection for the literary elements: Setting, tone, theme, plot, conflict, and characterization. Read chapters 1 through 3.
April 21
Continue A Seperate Peace and analyze selection for literary elements. Answer study quide questions 1-10 on chapters 1-4.
April 23
Discuss chapters 1-4. Continue in-class reading of A Seperate Peace.
April 25
Copy questions for Chapters 5-10 of A Seperate Peace. Continue reading selection analyzing it for the literary elements: Plot, setting, theme, tone, characterization and conflict.

English can be fun! English 11 students enjoying a good day with Mr. T.

Journal Topics English 11

April 16

How do you intend to keep yourself engaged in your studies for the rest of the year?

April 18

Compare and contrast Dexter and Judy with Daisy and Gatsby. Which character did you find yourself endeared to more?

April 22
When was the last time that you felt disrespected? How did you react?

April 24
When was the last time that you hurt someone that you love? Was it intentional? Explain.

Journal Topics English 10Honors

April 17

How do you intend on keeping yourself engaged in your academic work for the remainder of the year?

April 21

Identify the friend who influences you the most. Describe the dynamics of your friendships.

April 23
When was the last time that you hurt someone that you love? Was it deliberate? Explain.

April 25
Have you ever spent significant time away from home and yor family? If so, how did your behavior change?

Who's your favoritie poet and why?

Robert Frost is my favorite poet because he wrote my favorite poem, "The Road Not Taken." It really spoke to me, because I often think about how my life might be different had I made different choices and taken different paths. I contemplate this not in a regretful way, but a reflective one.

“ Not marble nor the gilded monuments of princes shall outlive this powerful rhyme.

— William Shakespeare
“Sonnet LV”

Mr. Tolliver and some of his English 10 Honors students, a great group to work with.