Author Archives: Mr. Benton
Week 3:2 (Nov. 26-30)
Freshmen: Poe / “The Raven” Handouts, Poe / “The Raven PowerPoint, “The Raven” Audio; Great Expectations: Theme Log, Ch. 20-29 Journal Questions, E-text, Audiotext, Thesis Notes, Thesis Questions, Thesis Guidelines, Thesis Generator, Essay Outline & Rubric, MLA Format Template, Writing About Literature, Citation & Weaving Guide; Animal Farm: Notes, Theme Log, Vocab List, Vocab Presentation Instructions, Ch. 1-5 Journal Questions, Ch. 6-10 Journal Questions
Seniors: 3:2 Bellwork, Close Reading Handout #2, 3rd Six Weeks’ Poems, 3:1-3:4 Reading Schedule, Literary 3×3 Instructions; Watchmen: Notes, Journal, Sketchbook, E-text, Prompt Choices; Extras: Jungian Archetypes, Alan Moore on Watchmen
Week 3:1 (Nov. 12-16)
Week 2:6 (Nov. 5-9)
Freshmen, have a copy of Animal Farm with you in class on Friday: GE Theme Log, GE Ch. 20-29 Journal Questions, GE Full E-text, GE Audio, Guide to Citation & Weaving, Quote Weaving Example, PB Vocab #1, GE Paper Info, MLA Format Template, Thesis Notes
Seniors, be sure to read Kafka’s Metamorphosis by next Monday: 2:5-2:6 Reading Schedule, 2:6 Bellwork, Hamlet Essay Prompts, Parent Letter, Watchmen Response Journal, Watchmen Symbolism Sketchbook, Watchmen E-text, Watchmen Notes, 3:1-3:4 Reading Schedule, 3rd Six Weeks’ Poem Packet
Week 2:5 (Oct. 29-Nov. 2)
Freshmen: Colormarking #6, GE Theme Log, GE Ch. 20-29 Journal Questions, GE Full E-text, GE Audio, Guide to Citation & Weaving, Quote Weaving Example, PB Vocab #1, GE Paper Info, MLA Format Template
Seniors: 2:5 Bellwork, Hamlet Notes, Hamlet Response Journal, Hamlet Vocab Assignment, Hamlet E-text, Act I Audio, Act II Audio, Act III Audio, Acts IV and V Audio, Acts IV and V Quiz Preview, Hamlet Essay Prompts, 2nd Six Weeks’ Poems, 2:5-2:6 Reading Schedule
Week 2:4 (Oct. 22-26)
Freshmen: GE Ch. 1-10 Journal Questions, GE Ch. 11-10 Journal Questions for 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th periods, Colormarking #6, GE Theme Log, GE Full Etext, GE Audio, Ch. 26-30 Quiz Review, GE Ch. 20-29 Journal Questions
Seniors: Wed/Fri Bellwork, 2nd Six Weeks’ Poems, Hamlet Notes, Hamlet Response Journal, Hamlet Vocab Assignment, Hamlet Etext, Hamlet Act I Audio (≈00:50), Act II Audio (≈00:37), Act III Audio (≈00:57), Acts IV and V Audio (≈01:23), Acts IV and V Quiz Preview, Hamlet Essay Prompts, 2:5-2:6 Reading Schedule
Week 2:3 (Oct. 15-18)
Freshmen: GE E-text (remember to use Control/Command + F), GE Ch. 1-10 Journal Questions, GE Ch. 11-10 Journal Questions for 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th periods, GE Theme Log, GE Vocab List, Vocab Presentation Instructions, Great Expectations Audio
Seniors: Bellwork 2:3, Frankenstein Essay Rubric, 2:2-2:4 Reading Schedule, 2nd Six Weeks’ Poems, Hamlet Notes & Assigned Motifs, Hamlet E-text, Hamlet Response Journal, Hamlet Vocab Assignment, Hamlet Act I Audio (≈00:50), Act II Audio (≈00:37), Act III Audio (≈00:57), Portion of a BBC Documentary on Hamlet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBuKQ7z1b78
Week 2:2 (Oct. 8-12)
Freshmen: GE Ch. 1-10 Journal Questions, GE Theme Log, Colormarking #5, GE Vocab List, Vocab Presentation Instructions
Seniors: M/W Bellwork, R/F Bellwork, Hamlet E-text, 2:2-2:4 Reading Schedule, “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” E-text, 2nd Six Weeks’ Poems, Frankenstein Response Journal, Frankenstein Vocab Assignment, Frankenstein E-text, Frankenstein Essay Rubric, Frankenstein Essay Prompts, Frankenstein Paper Timeline – Seniors, please note that the final two due dates (the rough draft and the final paper) have been moved ahead one class session; this has not been corrected in the handout.
Week 2:1 (Oct. 1-5)
Freshmen: GE Ch. 1-10 Journal Questions, GE Theme Log, Colormarking #5, GE Vocab List, Vocab Presentation Instructions
Seniors: 2nd Six Weeks’ Poems, Frankenstein Response Journal, Mon/Wed Bellwork, 1:6’s Poetry Essay Rubric, “Soul and Body” Poem, Literature Terms Packet, Frankenstein Reading Schedule, Frankenstein Theme Log, Frankenstein Vocab Assignment, Frankenstein E-text, Hamlet E-text, Frankenstein Paper Timeline, Frankenstein Essay Prompts, 2:2-2:4 Reading ScheduleWeek 1:6 (Sept. 24-28)
Freshmen: Journal Reflection (Optional), GE Ch. 1-10 Journal Questions, Colormarking #4, GE Theme Log, GE Vocab List, Vocab Presentation Instructions, Trailer for Upcoming Great Expectations Film Adaptation (Beware Spoilers):
Seniors: “Soul and Body” Poem, Wednesday “Soul and Body” Questions, Bellwork 1:6, Literature Terms Packet, 1:6’s Poetry Essay Rubric, 10 Tips for Multiple Choice, Frankenstein Reading Schedule, Frankenstein Theme Log, Frankenstein Vocab Assignment, Frankenstein Response Journal, Poetry Response Poems for 2nd Six Weeks, Poetry Response Instructions, Frankenstein Themes, Frankenstein Theme Log Signup, Frankenstein E-text, Intro to Our Textbook (Coming Soon):