| Week 14 | Class work | Homework |
| Monday (Print out syllabus and turn in by Tuesday at beginning of class for 100 points extra credit). Objectives: · To reflect on the consequences of conformity and nonconformity · To identify examples of figurative language · To analyze main and supporting ideas · To recognize verb forms Vocabulary Stealthily-secretly, slyly Meanly-in a small-minded way Superfluous-more than needed Enterprise-undertaking or project Garret-a space or room in a house just below a sloping roof Dissipation-a scattering in different directions Obsequious-polite or obedient, from hope of gain Abolitionist- a person who advocates doing away with an institution or custom, such as slavery Hindrance-person or thing that hinders; an obstacle Abet-urge or assist, especially in doing wrong Romanticism- a new attitude towards nature, humanity, and society that espoused individualism and freedom. Transcendentalism-the belief that through intuitive contemplation individuals could “transcend” reason and discover a higher reality. | Selection Test on The Devil and Tom Walker Read The Pit and The Pendulum Complete any worksheets that you have not turned in. Finish p. 265 Questions 1-7 | Complete any Last Day to turn in any missing worksheets Grade window opens December 8, 2011. Study for quizzes on Pit and Pendulum |
| Tuesday Objectives: · To explore the themes of desolation and loss · To recognize examples of alliteration, rhythm, rhyme, and other poetic sound devices · To examine the effects of poetic language | Read/Listen to The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe Alliteration- the repetition of specific consonant sounds, such as the w sound in “weak and weary” Onomatopoeia- the use of words that imitate the sounds they name, such as “silken, sad uncertain rustling” which describes the sound of a curtain moving. | Complete recognizing Sound Devices Handout for The Raven |
| Wednesday Vocabulary Obeisance-show of respect Countenance-facial expression Craven-coward Aptly-intelligently Beguile-entertain, amuse; also deceive, delude | Complete Raven Study Guide | Do Questions 1-6 p 273 |
| Thursday | Read Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment | Do questions 1-8 page 284 |
| Friday Vocabulary Mendicant-beggar Obscure-not well-known; attracting no notice Infamous-well-known, with a very bad reputation Gentry-people belonging to the upper class of society Massive-bulky and heavy; huge Visage-face, appearance, or aspect Eccentricity-oddity; peculiarity Veracious-truthful Voracious-having a huge appetite Imbibe-absorb; drink in Crimson-a deep red Cordial-strengthening; stimulating; also warm and friendly in manner Buxom-attractively and healthily plump Exuberant-abounding in health and good spirits Infirmity-sickness; illness Coquetry-flirting | Dr. Heidegger Project Choose from either · Say “no” to H2O · Mirror, Mirror on the Wall · Youth for Sale | Complete your Dr. Heidegger Project due in class on Monday Prepare for Timed In Class Essay Read writing workshop pp. 292-295 |
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