The Last of the Mohicans: Continue reading (8 chapters per week)
Check out these websites for info and background on the book.
http://people.virginia.edu/~sfr/enam854/lompix.html This site has links to images of the various illustrations by various artists.
http://external.oneonta.edu/cooper/introduction/reading.html This site has suggestions for "Reading Cooper for Pleasure".
Assignment: Read Lesson 2. (Follow directions under 'Assignment') Using the poem model on page 15 write 2 poems: 1 on Native Americans and 1 on European Explorers. Use page 16 for brainstorming strong verbs. Review checklist. Type final draft and turn in on September 14.
Continue vocabulary with Lesson 2 vocabulary at the back of the book.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Assignment for August 24, 2010
Read Introduction and Lesson 1.
Use the model on page 11 to write a poem about America. Use quality adjectives as we brainstormed together in class. Final draft must be typed as explained in class policy.
-- brainstorm for adjective ideas for the nouns on pg 10
-- Begin filling in the poem model. Remember that you can change things up. This is a model only.
-- Make a final copy typed and turn in with checklist. (bottom of pg 11)
--Cut out vocabulary words for Lesson 1, punch hole in corner and use string, book ring, etc. Memorize words.
--Begin reading "The Last of the Mochicans". Since you have 4 weeks to complete and there are 33 chapters, you should try to read at least 8 chapters a week. Remember to mark your book or make notes about the main characters, the setting, interesting quotes, symbols, etc.
Use the model on page 11 to write a poem about America. Use quality adjectives as we brainstormed together in class. Final draft must be typed as explained in class policy.
-- brainstorm for adjective ideas for the nouns on pg 10
-- Begin filling in the poem model. Remember that you can change things up. This is a model only.
-- Make a final copy typed and turn in with checklist. (bottom of pg 11)
--Cut out vocabulary words for Lesson 1, punch hole in corner and use string, book ring, etc. Memorize words.
--Begin reading "The Last of the Mochicans". Since you have 4 weeks to complete and there are 33 chapters, you should try to read at least 8 chapters a week. Remember to mark your book or make notes about the main characters, the setting, interesting quotes, symbols, etc.
Welcome!
Welcome to High School English. This year we will focus on helping the students learn techniques to improve composition skills. We will use IEW U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons, Vol.1. Part of our curriculum includes American Literature. The following books will be read in the 1st semester:
"The Last of the Mohicans" by James Fenimore Cooper (finish by Sept. 14, 2010)
"Rip Van Winkle", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving and "Selected Works" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (finish by October 19, 2010)
"The House of Seven Gables" by Nathaniel Hawthorne (finish by Nov. 30, 2010)
"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain (finish by Jan. 4, 2010)
Assignments will by typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font and will include name, date, class in the header. They must be turned in on time. Homework assignments will be announced in class. I will do my best to keep assignments posted here in a timely manner.
"The Last of the Mohicans" by James Fenimore Cooper (finish by Sept. 14, 2010)
"Rip Van Winkle", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving and "Selected Works" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (finish by October 19, 2010)
"The House of Seven Gables" by Nathaniel Hawthorne (finish by Nov. 30, 2010)
"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain (finish by Jan. 4, 2010)
Assignments will by typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font and will include name, date, class in the header. They must be turned in on time. Homework assignments will be announced in class. I will do my best to keep assignments posted here in a timely manner.
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