Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Wednesday, April 12 reading day / finishing up day
In class: EVERYONE TAKE OUT YOUR ETHAN FROME TEXTS.
Those of you who were absent yesterday will make up the quiz and graphic organizer.
VERY, VERY IMPORTANT
Anyone who is going on a field trip or leaving early for April break, make sure to have FINISHED the text by Monday, April 24. We will be reviewing how the character of Ethan Frome embodies the qualities associated with literary naturalism.
AFTER THE BREAK:
On Monday, April 24 we will be reviewing the text. On Tuesday, April 25, you will create an outline during class using the text in preparation for writing a cumulative assessment essay on the character of Ethan Frome on Wednesday, April 26. On Wednesday, you will only have access to your outline.
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Tuesday, April 11 chapter 4 text analysis / vocabulary quiz
Learning Targets
I can cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
I can determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account.
I can analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story
Essential question: How can jealousy determine one's behavior?
Coming up: make sure to read through chapters 5 and 6 for tomorrow.
Anyone who is going on a field trip or leaving early for April break, make sure to have FINISHED the text by Monday, April 24. We will be reviewing how the character of Ethan Frome embodies the qualities associated with literary naturalism.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, you will be writing in class on the above.
Today in class: vocabulary quiz # 2 for Ethan Frome
graphic organizer on chapter 4 (writing grade; text necessary; take out your story. This is completely independent work, which will be collected at the beginning of class tomorrow.
I can analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story
Essential question: How can jealousy determine one's behavior?On Tuesday and Wednesday, you will be writing in class on the above.
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Chapter IV Responses Ethan Frome
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1. Identify
the tone of the following paragraph and, using textual evidence, explain why
this has been established by Wharton.
It was warm and bright in
the kitchen. The sun slanted though
the south window on the girl’s moving figure, on the cat dozing in a chair,
and on the geraniums brought in from the door-way, where Ethan had planted
them in the summer to "make a garden" for Mattie. He would have liked to linger on, watching
her tidy up and then settle down to her sewing….
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Responses
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2.
Weave in textual evidence to explain the
circumstances as to how Ethan came to marry Zeena.
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3.
Why didn’t Ethan and Zeena leave Starkfield?
(text)
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4.
Why couldn’t Andrew Hale give Ethan the money
for the lumber? (text)
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5.
Why does it please Ethan to have “caught” Ned
Hale and Ruth Varnum kissing? (text)
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6. One
of the headstones in the Frome family plot reads:
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ETHAN FROME AND ENDURANCE HIS
WIFE
WHO DWELLED TOGETER IN PEACE
FOR FIFTY YEARS
Write two sentences: one that
expresses a poignant sentiment towards
the epitaph, the other a counter claim that expresses less warmth.
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7.
How has Maddie set the table for supper?
(complete sentence, weaving in text)
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8.
Who broke the pickle dish and why is this such
a crisis? (weave in the text)
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9.
How does Ethan handle the situation and how
does this make him feel? (weave in the text)
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10. Clearly
the red pickle dish as a symbolic connotation.
Based upon the context of the
dish’s acquisition, its color and the circumstances of its demise, write two
to three sentences, explaining the dish’s symbolic meaning. (No need for
text)
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Sunday, April 9, 2017
Monday, April 10 review of chapters 1-4, continuing with 5
9th century steamer trunk, such as Mattie might have owned
Learning Targets
I can cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
I can determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account.
I can analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story
Essential question: What type of person might be venerable to someone who uses passive aggressive behavior to control his or her environment?
Coming up: vocabulary quiz number 2 for Ethan Frome tomorrow (class handout last Tuesday. Another copy below).
In class: power point review
short quiz on chapters 1-4 (you may use your text)
Discussion of chapters 1-4
Beginning chapter 5 in class; make sure you are finished through chapter 5 tomorrow.
Ethan Frome vocabulary 2 quiz on Tuesday, April 11
1. obscure- (adjective)- uncertain, concealed
2. incredulous- (adjective)- disbelieving, mistrustful, suspicious
3. opulence- (adjective)- great wealth or luxuriousness
4. latent- (adjective)-not yet developed, in a budding state
5. disconsolate- (adjective)-downcast, downhearted, unhappy
6. to obliterate -(verb)-to completely destroy, wipe out
7. squalid – (adjective)-extremely dirty or unpleasant, especially because of neglect
8. pauper- (noun)-a very poor person
9. exultation- (noun)- a feeling of supreme happiness
10. to cower) (verb)-to crouch down in fear
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Thursday, April 6...Prologue film /
Coming up: vocabulary quiz on Tuesday, April 11 (another copy of the list below)
In class: discussion of chapter 1
reading chapter 2
watching film of prologue
By Monday,
please have read through chapter 4
Ethan Frome until 20 minute mark
Ethan Frome vocabulary 2 quiz on Tuesday, April 11
1. obscure- (adjective)- uncertain, concealed
2. incredulous- (adjective)- disbelieving, mistrustful, suspicious
3. opulence- (adjective)- great wealth or luxuriousness
4. latent- (adjective)-not yet developed, in a budding state
5. disconsolate- (adjective)-downcast, downhearted, unhappy
6. to obliterate -(verb)-to completely destroy, wipe out
7. squalid – (adjective)-extremely dirty or unpleasant, especially because of neglect
8. pauper- (noun)-a very poor person
9. exultation- (noun)- a feeling of supreme happiness
10. to cower) (verb)-to crouch down in fear
WHERE CAN I FIND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES?
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Wednesday, April 5 chapter 1---accountable talk
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OUR MISSION IS
STUDENT SUCCESS…ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, AND HUMANISTIC
45 Prince Street at University Rochester, NY 14607
242-7682
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ATTENDANCE ON PROM DAY
I understand that in order
for my SOTA student to attend prom on June 9, 2017 from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
he/she must be present periods 1-5 in order to attend Prom.
I do give permission for my
SOTA student to be dismissed after 11:30 am.
Please dismiss my child
____________________________________________ at ______________
(Student Name) (Time of Dismissal)
I can be reached at 585 -
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Print/Sign Name
Date
Please return this form to
Ms. Moffett in the Main Office.
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INVITED GUEST WHO IS ATTENDING HIGH
SCHOOL
Dear Principal/Administrator:
School of the Arts will be
celebrating our Junior/Senior prom on Saturday, June 9, 2017 at the Eagle Vale
Country Club. It has come to our
attention that a student from your school has been invited to join us in our
celebration. We are very excited to
share this evening with your student, who we expect to be in good behavior and
academic standing. To that end we would
ask that you complete this form ensuring us that your student will be able
represent your school in the manner in which we would all expect.
Please complete the form
below and fax (585) 256-6580 it scan it back to us ASAP.
Thank
you for your cooperation!
SOTA Student name____________________________________________________________
Guest Name______________________________ Guest
School________________________
- Is this student in good academic
standing? Yes_____ No_____
Comments:
_______________________________________________________________
- Would this student be eligible to
attend an event at your school? Yes____ No____
Comments: ________________________________________________________________
- Has this student attended school
90% of the school year?
Good______ Fair______
Poor______
Comments: ________________________________________________________________
Signature of Principal/ Administrator __________________________________________
Sincerely,
JoAnn M. Aspenleiter
JoAnn
Aspenleiter – 585-242-7682 ext. 6333
Junior/Senior
Class Administrator School of the Arts
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GUESTS NOT ATTENDING SCHOOL
Dear Parent of a SOTA student,
Your School of the Arts
student is requesting permission to bring a guest to prom who is currently not
attending high school. At this time we
ask that you vouch for your child’s date by completing the following
information:
SOTA Student Name: _________________________________________________________
Guest Name:
________________________________________________________________
Guest’s Age and Birthdate:
____________________________________________________
(Guest cannot be 21 years old or older)
Phone number where you can be
reached during the hours of 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. if needed:
Home -
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Cell -
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Please Note: The guest must be prepared to turn over
his/her photo ID upon entering the Eagle
Vale Country Club for the duration of the evening. If the guest does not have a
photo ID, he/she will not be able to enter the ballroom.
Sincerely,
Jo Ann M. Aspenleiter
Assistant Principal, School
of the Arts
(585) 242-7682 ext. 6333
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2017 Prom Promise
I
understand that attendance at the
School of the Arts Junior-Senior Prom carries certain obligations for me and
any guest I may choose to bring.
I
understand that I will not attend
the prom under the influence of any of any controlled or illegal substance. I will not use alcohol or other drugs before
or during the prom. I understand that if, chaperones suspect that I am under
the influence of any such substances, they will refuse entrance to me and my
guest and that no refund will be issued.
I
understand that I will not leave Eagle Vale once I enter the building. I
will be required to stay within the confines set by the chaperones. I may not go out to a limousine, car or walk
around the area. I understand that once
I do choose to leave the building, I will not be able to return inside.
I agree
to abide by all decisions and instructions of the chaperones. Any guest I choose to bring will also abide
by all these instructions. My guest and
I will willingly leave our ID’s at the door upon check in and will pick them up
at the conclusion of the prom.
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(Student Name) – PRINT
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(Student Signature)
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(Name of Guest) – PRINT
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(Date)
WHERE CAN I FIND COMMUNITY
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES?
Coming up: Ethan Frome vocabulary 2
another copy below. Handed out yesterday. Did you miss the quiz?
Have you turned in the Prologue responses? Tomorrow is the last day to turn them in, as we are going over this in class. After tomorrow it is only worth 50 points. (Handed out on Wednesday, March 29)
Accountable talk for chapter 1 pages 15-22 (class handout)
What you do not finish in class, complete for homework.
Quick content quiz tomorrow.
Accountable Talk
ACCOUNTABLE TALK DIRECTIONS
1. Make sure you have a copy of Ethan Frome
2. Get with your assigned partner. Bring your copy.
3. Now you will take turns reading to each other. Read a paragraph and stop.
4. Choose one of the accountable talk “your responses” and reflect on what you have just read. Do not summarize the passage, but make a reflective observation.
7. Your partner then will respond from the “your comments” column.
Your responses:
· I discovered that…
· I noticed that…
· I wonder…
· I was confused…
· This reminds me of…
· I predict that…
· I like…
· I didn’t like…
· I think…
Your comments:
· I agree because…
· I disagree because…
· In my opinion…
· Why do you think that?
· Can you tell me more about that?
· Why do you feel that way?
· Can you show me?
· Can you explain that another way?
Ethan
Frome vocabulary
2 quiz on Tuesday, April 4
1. obscure- (adjective)-
uncertain, concealed
2. incredulous- (adjective)-
disbelieving, mistrustful, suspicious
3. opulence- (adjective)- great wealth
or luxuriousness
4. latent- (adjective)-not yet
developed, in a budding state
5. disconsolate- (adjective)-downcast,
downhearted, unhappy
6. to obliterate -(verb)-to completely
destroy, wipe out
7. squalid – (adjective)-extremely dirty
or unpleasant, especially because of neglect
8. pauper- (noun)-a very poor person
9. exultation- (noun)- a feeling of
supreme happiness
10.
to
cower0 (verb)-to crouch down in fear
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