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

A Friendly Reminder

Your art project based on your favorite Canterbury Tales character was due today, but I will allow you to turn it in tomorrow. For each day that a major assignment is late, ten percent of the total points is deducted.

Your essay based on "The Wife of Bath's Tale" is due at the beginning of class. Try to follow the standard five paragraph essay format.

How does “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” show her commitment to the church, despite her earthy view of marriage and life? Remember to write a thesis-driven essay. Organize your thoughts before you write and remember to include the context sentence at the beginning.

Senior News

Don't forget to bring your money and purchase form this Wednesday, November 2 for your cap and gown! 

Remember: checks will not be accepted!

Senior yearbook pages are due November 4th! Make sure that you have your photos and any copy that you want on your page. Refer to the handout that Mrs. Duncan gave all of you if you have any questions. I have extra copies if anyone needs one. 

British Literature Announcements

There is an open-note test on the prologue from The Canterbury Tales this Friday.






Make sure to keep track of the different characters' personalities, appearances, and actions. Note whether each character is a commoner, a member of the court, or a clergyman. Remember that Chaucer, through his descriptions of people, made comments on society. Make sure you have the vocabulary words defined. Note the information on pages 90-94 that provide a historical background for the story. Pay careful attention to the characters that I listed on the board.


Make sure to identify your favorite character for the art project that we will complete next Monday!