AISA Hospitality Room

The AISA needs all varsity cheerleaders, football players, and volleyball players to bring a baked good that can be served in the hospitality room at the state play-offs on November 18.

If you are unable to provide a snack, send $5.00 so that items can be purchased. Turn in baked goods or money to Mrs. Hinson no later than noon on November 17.

Veterans Day

For extra credit, students can interview an active or retired member of the military this weekend. The interview must be documented in a report that is at least 500 words in length, approximately one and a half typed, double spaced pages. Remember to provide information concerning the person's rank, wars fought, responsibilities or special training, and dates of service.  Ask them how they feel about your generation. What did they gain by serving our country? What does it mean to be a patriot? How did serving in the military deepen their love for America? What advice do they have for your generation?

Don't forget to take a photo with your interviewee or provide some sort of proof that you conducted the interview. I am not trying to complicate the assignment. I remember some students in my class who fabricated an interview for a similar assignment. Completing this assignment should be a memorable, meaningful learning experience. 


Assignments are due on Monday, November 14. Once the report is approved, a major grade of 100 will be added to your grade.

Congratulations!

I forgot to announce the winners for the school oratorical competition!

1st place - Meredith Caddell
2nd place - Lauren Wiggins
3rd place - Conleigh Gilmore

Meredith and Lauren went on to compete at the district competition.
Here are the results from district:
2nd place - Meredith Caddell
3rd place - Lauren Wiggins

The speeches were outstanding in both the local and district competitions. I am so proud of everyone who participated!

Study Guide

Le Morte d’Arthur

 

1.     Know what happens in both of King Arthur’s dreams.

2.     How does he respond to each dream?

3.     After the battle, whom does King Arthur blame for the deaths?

4.     What is King Arthur’s chief concern after he kills Mordred?

5.     After King Arthur’s death, how does Sir Bedivere decide to live?

6.     Why did Sir Bedivere defy King Arthur’s wishes concerning Excalibur?

Ballads

7. Why does the king choose Sir Patric Spens?

8. What is Spens’s attitude toward the trip?

9. How does the ballad about Spens end?

10. Why does Barbara reject Graeme?

11. Why doesn’t the wife bar the door?

12. How does the wife respond to the husband when he finally speaks to the gentlemen?

13. What do John Graeme’s dying words reveal?

Page 208 & 209 - Know the difference between a folk ballad and a literary ballad.

Know how to identify iambs and feet.

Use the vocabulary words in a meaningful paragraph. Your use of the words should indicate whether you know the definition. 

Doleful                         Peril                            Jeopardy                   

Brandish                      Dwell                          Foremost