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Romeo & Juliet Act I

April 30th, 2007 · 13 Comments

Tuesday we will be testing o’er Act I. Please post any questions about the first act here.
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English 1 quiz, pretty much

April 9th, 2007 · 5 Comments

Answer on a seperate sheet of paper.
The first thing we’ll do is a little vocab:
vivacious
obstinate
jovial
amiable
facetiously
contemplate
serenely
asylum
Then—
2. Name two instances where symbolism was used.
3. Describe at least three instances where class discrimintion was exhibited. Use quotations.
4. Name at least four conflicts in the play and what issue(s) did they bring to light.
5. Again, use examples to explain [...]

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Vocab Quiz manana (Tuesday)

April 2nd, 2007 · No Comments

vivacious
obstinate
jovial
amiable
facetiously
contemplate
serenely
asylum

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We know what you’re watching

January 25th, 2007 · 4 Comments

Read this article about how a company knows what you are watching, and when you are watching it…TV, that is.
Also, don’t forget your media diary for four days.
Also, remember to record a set of commercials from your favorite TV show (max five minutes).
Quiz Tuesday,
Have a good weekend and don’t get hurt,
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Who dunnit?

January 19th, 2007 · 24 Comments

As you read The Pearl, please carefully analyze the end of the story. Keep the setting in mind, and pretend you are a district attorney in charge of prosecuting the case.
The purpose of this posting is to dicuss the situation over the weekend. A comprehensive  test will be on Tuesday.
Have a good weekend and don’t get [...]

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Regarding “Research hints….Plagues to Mexico”

January 9th, 2007 · 14 Comments

Please post questions and answers to this non-fiction piece. There will be a comprehension/vocabulary quiz tomorrow, plus I will have a graded discussion.
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How Bout MY Story?

October 30th, 2006 · 75 Comments

Publish your story here with your assigned pseudonym.
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Beware of the Dog…The what-I-don’t-know discussion board.

October 10th, 2006 · 38 Comments

For English 1 students…Post what-I-don’t-know items for responses from me or classmates.
 
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Process paper “How to wash your Hands”

October 4th, 2006 · 12 Comments

Germs and viruses-They are everywhere. And I’m okay with that, as long as they stay out of my body and leave me alone. The problem is that occasionally they come my way, usually because I rub my eyes or (ahem) scratch my nose.
And since I can’t seem to not rub my eyes or (ahem) scratch [...]

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Notes on Communication

August 30th, 2006 · 40 Comments

Here is where you can share all you need to know about education in 201 (so far).

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