January 22/23

English 1 -- Today in class, students discussed the differences in the story version and the film version of "The Birds".  Next, students learned about indirect and direct characterization, then identified examples of each kind of characterization found in the short story "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes.  Students were then introduced to the Literary Journey short story project they will be working on for the next few weeks.

English 1 Homework

Come to class with your story's protagonist in mind

Remember your textbook for next class

English 2 -- Today in class, students read the Exodos of Antigone to finish the play.  Next, students read about and identified Aristotle's characteristics of a tragic hero, and also discussed people in history who have engaged in civil disobedience.  These two topics will help students formulate a thesis for the literary analysis paper they are writing over Antigone.  To end class, students got a mini-lesson on how to identify, label, and write independent and dependent clauses.

English 2 Homework

Finish independent/dependent clauses worksheet

Bring a written thesis statement for your literary analysis to class Monday