Homework

Sophomores
Finish reading "The Yellow Wallpaper" and answer the questions on 779 (CC and 2-3). Also complete the vocabulary assignment on 780. Expect a quiz tomorrow on both stories, including the vocabulary.

Juniors
Continue to work on your draft, which is due Thursday. Bring everything to class, including your latest draft and all sources cited in the paper.

Seniors
Annotate the sheet handed out in class today. Vocabulary quiz Thursday on E through P.

Sophomore Homework

Your homework is to answer the following questions regarding Emily Dickinson's poems:

• #3 on 751, #2 on 752, #2 on 753, #2 on 754, #2 on 756, #2 on 757, #2 on 758 and #2 & 4 on 760
• Also, know the terms on pages 760 & 761

Also, here's a great site from the Emily Dickinson Museum - and another from The Poetry Foundation.

Combined Draft & Annotated Bibliography

First, your combined rough draft is due tomorrow (Friday, Feb 16). Integrate your sources into your original typed draft, add your works cited page, print (and save), and bring to class.  We will exchange drafts and identify errors and/or problems.

 

As promised, here are some sites with suggestions for integrating your sources using signal phrases:

• Plattsburgh
• Capella University
• Texas A&M

Also due tomorrow is an annotated bibliography of your secondary sources (five for honors, three for non). An annotated bibliography is essentially your "works cited" page, with the addition of a critical summary of each source as it relates to your thesis or related points. The forms are found on the "Research and Documentation Online" site.

For more on annotated bibliographies, see the following:

• Purdue's OWL (example)
• Cornell University Library
• University of North Carolina (example)

Senior Quiz

Spencer has been nice enough to share his online flashcard set with you for tomorrow's quiz:

http://www.flashcardmachine.com/1834612/j67z

~OR~

Author: romspencer
Level: 12th Grade
Subject: English (not Language-English)

Frankenstein Research

This electronic edition from the University of Pennsylvania includes a wealth of information on Frankenstein -- including critical articles; historical, scientific, and sociological contexts; and early (contemporary) reviews.

Frankenstein: The Pennsylvania Electronic Edition is edited by Stuart Curran, Vartan Gregorian Professor of English and the Director of the Center for Italian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania.

Thanks to Sam Stage (and someone in 6th hour) for bringing this to my attention!

Quizzes

Sophomores
Quiz tomorrow on "Wagner's Matinee," including the vocabulary.

Juniors
Quiz Wednesday on research and documentation. Bring your sources to class tomorrow (for homework credit) so you can work in class - reading, taking notes, and citing.

Seniors
Read pages 74-82. Quiz Wednesday on terms A-D.

Juniors: ULM Library @ 4:00 on Sunday

Once you find the library's site, whether on campus or off, go to "Databases by Subject" and select "English." This will give you a list of all the databases ULM's library subscribes to that relate to English and Literature. JSTOR is the database we discussed in class, but there are several if you just explore a bit.

One note of advice regarding databases: the results lists usually give you choices when viewing; if you choose PDF then you can save onto your USB drive and then read and print at home. 

Bring all relevant sources to class on Monday, and we will discuss how to use them. This means you should read through your sources to see if they relate to your topic BEFORE you come to class. Please DO NOT wait until you get to school to crowd into the library and use every bit of ink and paper. If at all possible, print AT HOME. Thanks.

Wednesday's Work

As noted in class, I will not be there on Wednesday. Here's the rundown of what everyone will be doing:

Sophomores 

• You are writing the first draft of your legend  -- a family story, a personalized version of a familiar tale, or a completely fictional creation based on the models discussed. The legend should focus on a single person and his/her famous/surprising/heroic/embarrassing action that lead to infamy.

Juniors

• Tonight you are to find a RELIABLE article that relates specifically to your Frankenstein paper. Print and bring the article to class tomorrow, and you'll fill out worksheet evaluating the source based on its authorship, purpose and publisher.
• I'll also have a copy of "Frankenstein's Fallen Angel," a article by Joyce Carol Oates that will serve as our example for how to read, cite, annotate and integrate scholarly sources. 
• Correction: in class, I indicated that you can print a Google Book; I don't think it's possible. However, you can still use a Google Book as a source, as long as it's viewable.

Seniors

• You are also writing in class - a rough draft of your "snapshot" description paper. I want you to focus on a single moment, setting the context, and describing the scene, in an effort to preserve the memory. Be as specific as possible, appealing to the senses, and keep the "snapshot" central to your discussion. Your free-writing papers are by the door if you would like them.

Weekend Homework

Sophomores

Your homework for the weekend is to type your draft and include a works cited page. Honors students must also include ONE outside source in support of their thesis. The article is the introduction to the Modern Library edition, by George Saunders. I will provide a copy if you don't have one. *Note - your works cited page should be arranged in ABC order.

The final draft of your essay will be graded on a 100-point scale, based on the following:

• Critical focus - not merely a summary of the novel, but focused on a central purpose or point
• Organization - paragraphs are arranged logically and clearly
• Support - includes specific examples from the novel (and article)
• Format - follows MLA guidelines for citation and appearance
• Correctness - is generally free of errors in spelling, usage, and punctuation

Juniors

Your essays should be typed for Monday, including specific examples from the book in support of a clear central purpose, or thesis. Remember: your first draft should include examples from the novel only, and the ideas must be your own.

Follow the rules for MLA when typing your paper, and include all handwritten drafts with your typed version. We will discuss research on Monday, and I will make arrangements to meet students at the ULM Library next week after school. 

Seniors

I will pass out your in-class drafts on Monday, when you will have a choice of which paper to revise.  We will also discuss sentence errors (fragments and run-ons) and do some exercises in class for homework credit. Also, AP students, don't forget about your third quarter books!