September 8th-11th, 2020

Tuesday, September 8th:

Please answer the folowing questions:

1. What is your name?

2 .Who was your English Teacher last year?a

3. What do you like most about English?

4. What doyou like least about English?

5.Tell me something you want me to know about you; somethimg that motivates you, a sport, an activity etc.

PLEASE ANSWER IN 5 COMPLETE SENTENCES.

Friday, September 11th:

Journal #1-What does September 11th mean to you? Do you know anyone that has been personally impacted by this day?How has it affected society in general?

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Read Chapter One of The Odyssey.

September 18, 2020

Do you think a person is weak if he or she chooses to walk away from a disagreement with someone? Why or Why not?

Due Friday, September 18th:

The first assignment of the year will count as two quiz grades. I want you to take your time with this assignment. I want you to first make an outline or a rough copy (for your personal use). I want you to take a night to culminate your thoughts , then a night to organize them (an outline or a rough copy) and then I want you to take a a day to write. 

I don’t want this to come off of the top of your head. I want you to have vivid examples , thought provoking ideas, and imagery that catches my attention.

So…..

As a diagnostic (aka pre assessment)of your writing ability, please complete the following:

In a five paragraph essay, tell me about you. In most writing, we know that we are not supposed to use personal pronouns ( I, me). However in this assignment it is allowed.

I want the standard 5 paragraphs; Introduction, Body, Body, Body, Conclusion.

For the three body paragraphs I want to know about any or all of the following:  your family, friends, sports, activities, neighborhood, vacations, relatives , school experiences, challenges , hopes and dreams !

AS WITH ALL ASSIGNMENTS, if there is a personal reason that you may not want to write about something in particular, that is okay, let me know, and develop one of the other topic areas listed above.

September 22 &23 2020

Read Chapters 2 & 3 of The Odyssey.

September 24, 2020-Thursday

1. List 6 ways in which Odysseus illustrated that he had the qualities of an epic hero in these chapters. Follow this format.
Epic Hero Quality Example

A. Oicus (loyalty to family) ***Odysseus feigns insanity to stay home with his newborn son, Telemachus and
Penelope.

2. Restate in your own word the story that Odysseus tells concerning his travels in Chapter 3. (At least one paragraph).

3. List 5 examples taken from these chapters that prove that the goddesses and gods intervened in the lives of the mortals.

god or goddess Example

A. Zeus Created a storm to hurt Odysseus

4. State and give at least three examples of the way in which travelers were treated in Odysseus' time. How were the host and guest required to act? Did these characters live up to the social customs?
(Refer to Zeus' Law of Hospitality that was discussed in our google meet).

September 25, 2020-Friday

Look up each of the following words. Make sure you put the part of speech (noun, adverb, adjective, verb etc) and the definition.

1. immortality-

2. deity-

3. homage-

4. oracle-

5. seer-

6. soothsayer-

7. manifestly-

8. eminent-

9. wrath-

10. valor-

11. insolent-

 October 1, 2020-Thursday

Chapters 4&5

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. List the Lands that Odysseus visited between Troy and The Cyclopes Island. Outline a brief description for the occurrences at each stop.

2. Explain the plan of action that Odysseus employed to save his men from Polyphemus.

3. Poseidon became Odysseus' enemy after his visit with Polyphemus. State and explain three ways that Odysseus could have avoided this powerful god.

Chapters 6&7

4. How do the incidents surrounding the stop (s) at Aeolia show the crew's weaknesses at this point in the journey?

5. Odysseus reasserts himself as a cautious and courageous leader at Aeaea. Explain when each of these characteristics emerges, and how each is an attempt to prevent his crew from further harm.

October 5, 2020-Reading

Read Chapter 8 of The Odyssey.

Journal # 3- There are many schools that are currently in, as well as many schools that are hybrid or fully remote. What do you thinks is best? Why? Do you think that we will stay in school? 

October 8 or  2020

October 6, 2020-Reading

Read Chapter 9

October 7, 2020-Vocabulary List 2

Look up each of the following words. Label the part of speech for each word (noun, verb, adjective, pronoun).

1. javelin

2. boisterously

3. impudent

4. intervention

5. prophecy

6. epic

7. stratagem

8. retribution

9. to tantalize

10. stupor

11. brazen

12. to incite

October 7th or 8th

There will be a 20 Question Quiz on The Trojan War Background information covered in class. Study the notes on my website or in your book-pgs 223-228.
*This quiz will count twice and will be on your 5 week report!
STUDY!STUDY!STUDY!
*There is no word bank, so you have to know your stuff!!

Quiz moved to October 13th or October 15th.

October 13th

Journal 📓 # 4- What does The Black Lives Matter movement mean to you? What are the positive things that have come out of the movement? Do you feel any negative things have come out of the movement ? Explain your response.

October 15th

Answer the following questions BY USING CHAPTERS 8&9 OF YOUR BOOK!!
1. In Hades we are introduced to the Greek idea of an after life. What seems to be their beliefs ? Cite examples. What happens to those who seem to be good people?
2. What was Tiresias’ Prophecy for Odysseus? State it in your own words. Did he and his men follow this prophecy? If so, how did they , and if not why didn’t they ?
3. On Odysseus’ way back with his men , Scylla was the better risk: on his way back Charybdis was the better risk. Why is that?Answer the following questions BY USING CHAPTERS 8&9 OF YOUR BOOK!!

October 16th

Look up the following words in the glossary of your Odyssey book.
1. Laestrygonians
2. Polyphemus
3. Laertes
4. Aeaea
5. Styx
6. Persephone
7. Aeolus
8. Scylla
9. Charybdis

October 16th

EVERYONE HAS TO ATTEND MY CLASS EVERY DAY DURING THEIR PERIOD!! IF YOU ARE REMOTE YOU NEED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE 4 DAYS A WEEK, IF YOU ARE HYBRID YOU NEED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE 4 DAYS A WEEK. WEDNESDAY IS FOR OFFICE HOURS AND EXTRA HELP!!! Some days I may allow you to work on your own for a portion of the period but that’s not a given!! WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED TWO DAYS AFTER IT IS GIVEN!! If you miss a quiz in class it’s a ZERO!! Of course there are always extenuating circumstances. If you have one, I will work with you!!

 October 16th

Journals 📓 will be given every day during class. If you are not in class ( hybrid or remote) to complete the journal 📓, it will be a permanent zero.

Journal #6

October 19th

Journal #7

Go over Questions-Hades Notes and Discussion

October 20th

Journal #8

Hades Notes and Discussion

October 21st

Journal #9

October 22nd-Double Quiz Grade

Spelling and Identification Lists 1&2, Hades Notes from Class Discussion, Reading up to and including Chapter 9. Study!!

October 23rd

Journal #10

Chapters 10-12 Read.

October 23rd

BE ACCOUNTABLE!!!
BE IN CLASS!!
STOP MAKING EXCUSES!!
I gave a lot of wiggle room the first month of school, so that everyone could get their bearings.
I WILL NO LONGER DO THAT!!
You have two days to make up an assignment after it is due. PERIOD!
I WILL NOT CHASE AFTER YOU! All of my assignments are on my website and on google. If you missed a class, you need to contact me to set up a time on Wednesday to make up your quiz or get missed information.
I TEACH EVERY DAY- This is a classroom , your parents don’t attend my class, your friends don’t attend my class, and your siblings don’t attend my class. I will not entertain any nonsense during class. Email me or set up a conference if you have an issue .
If you have a LEGITIMATE reason for missing work or class or submitting a quiz that I gave you a zero for , reach out. I will always work with you.

October 26th

Odyssey Questions-Chapters 10-12- Due October 28th

Answer the following questions in complete sentences!

1. List all of the people who seem to be either for or against Odysseus, since his return from THIS SECTION of your reading.
2. Telemachus is Odysseus’ son. In what ways is he like/ unlike his father? How does he treat his Mother? Why hasn’t he slain the suitors? How does he first react to the stranger who claims to be his father?
3. In your words briefly stare Odysseus’ plan to regain control over his wife, son, property, and state.

October 28th

 Odyssey Midpoint Test!!!

October 29th

Vocabulary List 3-due October 30th 

Look up the following words in the dictionary. Be sure to include the part of speech .

1. Induce
2. Deceptive
3. Nymph
4. Swine herd
5. Vengeance
6. Arrogance
7. Indignant
8. Pellmell
9. Strewn
10. Malice
11. Staunch
12. Zenith

October 30, 2020

Questions Chapters 13-15!
Answer in complete sentences!
1. List five ways in which Odysseus’ has displayed epic hero qualities since his return home.
2. List 3,examples of foreshadowing revealed in these chapters.
3. Penelope in her own right is a heroine . List as many reasons as you can to prove this statement - at least 4!

November 2nd

Odyssey Projects Due!!!

FINAL PROJECT PREPARATION!!
1. You are presenting this Monday, November 2nd during your English Class. You will share your screen with everyone; hybrid or remote.
2. You should use google slides for your presentation, with a minimum of 5 slides. These slides should contain :

A. Information about Greek food and mealtime if you are cooking!
B. A recipe or lust of ingredients if you are cooking.
C. A list of materials if you are building or painting.
D. A description of how you ascertained the ingredients or materials.
E. Preparation of your project.
F. Background on what you are building or painting - who is it - what was it used for in Greek culture?
G. Implementation- steps that you are following to produce your end.
H. Final Presentation!!
ALL STEPS SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY PICTURES- THIS IS A HUGE GRADE!!!

November 3rd

Spelling and Identification List 3

Look up each of the following words?

1. Penelope
2. Telemachus
3. Eumaeus
4.Philoetius
5. Eurycleia
6. Antinous
7. Melantho
8. Elpenor

November 4th- 16-18 Questions

1. Odysseus' revenge and the order in which he gets it seems to have a logical reason. Why does he want revenge and why in the manner in which he does get it?
2. What examples of primitive cruelty were shown in the treatment of Melanthius and the disloyal women? In your opinion , is Odysseus justified in getting his revenge? Explain your answer.

November 5th-19-20 Questions

1. List three ways in which Penelope displays some of the same qualities as her husband.
2. Do you consider this to be a fitting ending? What probably happened next? Would Odysseus be happy to be home at last in peace and quiet? Prove your opinion?
3. The Odyssey is often called the world's greatest adventure story. It has interesting characters , action, suspense, monsters, imagination, humor gods, and goddesses. Can you, in summing up, prove this statement by referring to the book?

November 8th-Final Exam

In a five paragraph essay, prove that Odysseus was an epic hero(give specific examples where he proves this) or  prove that Odysseus was merely lucky 🍀 because of all of the help he received from The Gods and Goddesses. ( again give specific examples) YOU CANNOT CHOOSE BOTH!! USE ONLY YOUR BOOK- NO GOOGLE!!

November 9th-13th

The Odyssey Movie in class.  Begin Shakespeare Background Information.

November 16th

Give out new books and packets.

Journal 📓 #1

Background Information on Shakespeare.

November 17th

Journal 📓 #2

Background Information on Shakespeare.

November 18th

Look up the following words in the dictionary. Do not forget the parts of speech.

Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary Lisy One

1. profaners

2. pernicious

3. augmenting

4. portentous

5. transgression

6. posterity

7. languish

8. heretics

9. esteem

10. obscured

11. boisterous

12. alderman

13. benefice

14. purged

15. loathed

November 19th

Vocabulary List One due.

November 20th

Background Quiz on Shakespeare. (counts twice)

November 23rd

Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Be sure to have quote from the book to support each response.

Romeo and Juliet Act One Questions

1. Why do Sampson and Gregory fight with Montague's men?

2. Benvolio and Tybalt come upon the servants fighting. Contrast their reactions to the fight.

3. When Montague and Caoulet enter and see the disturbance, they want to fight too. What do their wives say?

4. What ended the opening skirmish?

5. Why is Romeo so sad?

6. In Act I Scene ii, Paris asks Capulet for Juliet's hand in marriage. What is Capulet's reply?

7. Why is Capulet giving a feast?

8. How does Romeo find out about the feast, and why does he decide to go even though (being a Montague) he is not invited?

9. Describe Juliet's relationship with her family in Act I.

10. At the end of Act I Scene iv what does Romeo tell Benvolio, foreshadowing future action in the play?

11. What does Romeo mean when he says, "Oh, dear account! My life is my foe's debt"?

November 24th

Act One Questions due R&J.

December 1st 

Look up the following words in the dictionary. Don't forget the part of speech.

1. invocation
2. envious
3. discourses
4. enmity
5. impute
6. predominant
7. chide
8. rancor
9. lamentable
10. poultice
11. drudge

December 8th

Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Be sure to include a direct quote from the text to support your answer,

1. In Act II Scene ii, Romeo and Juliet profess their love for one another. Juliet is to contact Romeo (through a servant) the next day. Why?
2. Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
3. What message doe s nurse take to Juliet?
4. What warning does Friar Laurence give Romeo foreshadowing future events of the play?

December 15th

Act 3 Vocabulary-Look up the following words in the dictionary. Do not forget the part of speech.

1. appertaining

2. consort

3. mantle

4. tedious

5. beguiled

6. validity

7. abhors

8. beseech

December 18th

Act 3 Questions -Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Be sure to have a quote to support each response.

1. In Act III, Mercutio and Benvolio get into a conflict with Tybalt. What does Romeo do when he comes upon it? Why?

2. How do Mercutio and Tybalt die?

3. What punishment did the Prince give Romeo for fighting?

4. Wht did Romeo'skilling of Tybalt put Juliet in a bad position?

5. Lady Capulet goes to tell Juliet about the plans for the marriage between Juliet and Paris. What is Juliet's reaction?

6. What is Capulet's reaction when Juliet refuses to marry Paris?

7. What advice does Nurse give to Juliet?

December 23th

Midpoint test

January 5th, 2021

Act 4&5-Look up the following words in the dictionary. Be sure to include the part of speech.

1. inundation

2. prorogue

3. arbitrating

4. orisons

5. culled

6. solace

7. dirges

8. presage

9. penury

10. impeach

January 8th, 2021

Act 4 &5-Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Be sure to use a supporting quote for each response.

1. Why does Juliet go to Friar Laurence's Cell?

2. What plans do Juliet and Friar Laurence make?

3. What news does Balthasar bring Romeo? How does Romeo react?

4. What went wrong with Friar's plan?

5. What are the circumstances of Paris' death?

6. After she wakes up from being drugged, why does Juliet kill herself with Romeo's dagger?

January 29th, 2021

Romeo and Juliet Final Exam

January  25th and 26th, 2021

Romeo and Juliet Play Performances

January 27,28,29, 2021

Romeo and Juliet Movie

February 1st-5th, 2021

Daily Journal Entries

 Ms. Antonelli's Grammar Packet-Begin the 8 parts of speech

prepositions and verbs

Quiz Friday

February 8-12th, 2021

Daily Journal Entries

Continued Parts of Speech

Nouns and Adjective

Quiz Friday

February-15th-19th, 20201

Daily Journal Entries

Continued Parts of speech

 Pronouns and Adverbs

Quiz Friday

February 22nd-26th, 2021

Daily Journal Entries

Continued Parts of speech

Interjections and Conjunctions

Final Quiz on Parts of Speech

March 1st-5th, 2021

Daily Journal Entries

Ms. Antonelli's Grammar Unit-Parts of Sentence

Step One- Prepositional Phrases-Label the O.P.

Quiz Friday

March 8th-12th, 2021

Daily Journal Entries

Parts of Sentence

Step Two-Find the verb-Label it Action verb or Linking Verb

Quiz Friday

March 15-19, 2021

Daily Journal Entries

Parts of Sentence

Step Three- Find the Subject

Quiz Friday

March 22nd--26th, 2021

Daily Journal Entries

Parts of Sentence

Step 4 Find the Complements: I.O., D.O, P.A., P.N's

Quiz Friday

March 29th-April 2nd, 2021

Spring Break

April 5th-April 9th, 2021

End Parts of Sentence

Sentence Patterns

Pronoun Usage

April 12th-16th, 2021

Subject/Verb Agreement

compound/complex, Simple sentences

Grammar Final