Test, Poetry, Ballads

by | Nov 9, 2009 | Update

First and seventh periods had an essay test on The Diary of Anne Frank. The question was assigned Friday: Write a letter to a theater manager asking him or her to stage The Diary of Anne Frank for your community. To persuade the theater manager, follow these steps:...

Questions, a Test, and Sound Devices

by | Nov 6, 2009 | Update

First and seventh periods completed work on the Diary of Anne Frank. We went over homework and did some work to review the play individually and in small groups. We will be having a test on Monday in first and seventh periods. It will be an open book essay test, and I...

The End of Innocence

by | Nov 5, 2009 | Update

First and seventh periods finished the Diary of Anne Frank. We will be having a test on the material early next week. Second period went over the final bits of the play and tied up loose ends. Fourth period finished the sonnet and the group presenting about rhyme...

The Thief

by | Nov 4, 2009 | Update

First and seventh periods went over act II scene 3. We looked in detail at the consequences of the theft. We’ll be finishing up the play tomorrow. Second period completed the play today. We’re scheduled to start a new unit — on poetry — on...

Metered Kiss

by | Nov 3, 2009 | Update

Fourth period worked on meter, learning what iambs, trochees, anapests, dactyls, and spondees are. It was tough going, but I believe everyone will get it tomorrow. First and seventh period completed the second scene of the Diary of Anne Frank’s second act. We...