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Monday, March 7, 2011
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Period 2: WEEK THREE
ACT THREE, Scene 3
Cinna the poet is mistaken for Cinna the conspirator. Once the mistaken identity is discovered, however, the plebians still treat Cinna the poet roughly. What does this show about plebeians (the "regular" common people) of Rome? Explain.
Cinna the poet is mistaken for Cinna the conspirator. Once the mistaken identity is discovered, however, the plebians still treat Cinna the poet roughly. What does this show about plebeians (the "regular" common people) of Rome? Explain.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Announcement: Class of 2011 and KD Family
The following was shared by Ms. Cross. Although the dates of the service have changed, I'm sure Jillian's family would like you to know anyway.
For those of you who may not of heard I have some very sad news. One of our seniors, Jillian Wallace, passed away on Tuesday from leukemia.
I spoke with Mrs. Wallace this afternoon and she gave me the details for her daughters viewing and memorial service. She asked me to pass the details on to the King/Drew facaulty and students.
The viewing is tomorrow (12/24) from 12-5 at McKay Mortuary in Lawndale. The address is 3918 Marine Avenue.
The memorial service is Saturday (12/25) at 5 p.m. It is being held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. The address is 12121 Atlantic Blvd. Lynwood Ca. 90262
Following the memorial service will be a repass at a Senior Living Facility's Recreation Hall located at 6030 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles.
For those of you who may not of heard I have some very sad news. One of our seniors, Jillian Wallace, passed away on Tuesday from leukemia.
I spoke with Mrs. Wallace this afternoon and she gave me the details for her daughters viewing and memorial service. She asked me to pass the details on to the King/Drew facaulty and students.
The viewing is tomorrow (12/24) from 12-5 at McKay Mortuary in Lawndale. The address is 3918 Marine Avenue.
The memorial service is Saturday (12/25) at 5 p.m. It is being held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. The address is 12121 Atlantic Blvd. Lynwood Ca. 90262
Following the memorial service will be a repass at a Senior Living Facility's Recreation Hall located at 6030 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Period 4: WEEK THREE
Chapters 7 & 8
Respond to the following no later than Friday, January 7th.
Is personality a creation of nature (what we are biologically) or nurture (what we are surrounded with and confronted by as we grow)? How do these chapters inform the question? (What do Hawthorne's characters seem to believe?)
Respond to the following no later than Friday, January 7th.
Is personality a creation of nature (what we are biologically) or nurture (what we are surrounded with and confronted by as we grow)? How do these chapters inform the question? (What do Hawthorne's characters seem to believe?)
Periods 5 & 6: WEEK THREE
"French Lessons"
Respond to the following question no later than Friday, January 7th.
Why is this chapter entitled "french lessons"? Identify some of the specific things that characters learn in this chapter. Specifically, what is the main "lesson" that Jesse ultimately learns?
Respond to the following question no later than Friday, January 7th.
Why is this chapter entitled "french lessons"? Identify some of the specific things that characters learn in this chapter. Specifically, what is the main "lesson" that Jesse ultimately learns?
Period 2: WEEK TWO
Act Three, Scene Two
Respond to ONE of the following no later than Sunday, January 2nd.
(1) Which arguments -- Brutus' or Antony's -- about Caesar's death are more effective? Explain your response.
(2) What does Shakespeare think of the Roman "masses" (the general populace, not the powerful conspirators or leaders of Rome, like Antony)? Based on their response to Brutus and Antony, would you consider them an intelligent group or a capricious one? Explain.
Respond to ONE of the following no later than Sunday, January 2nd.
(1) Which arguments -- Brutus' or Antony's -- about Caesar's death are more effective? Explain your response.
(2) What does Shakespeare think of the Roman "masses" (the general populace, not the powerful conspirators or leaders of Rome, like Antony)? Based on their response to Brutus and Antony, would you consider them an intelligent group or a capricious one? Explain.
Period 4: WEEK TWO
Chapters 5 & 6
How does Hawthorne address "sin" itself in these two chapters? What seems to be the narrator's stance on sin? Consider how Hester sees the world in which she lives, as well as its residents, and her fears and thoughts about and for Pearl.
On a personal note, what is your stance on sin? Is there such a thing intrinsic to our nature as human beings? If so, from what source does it flow?
How does Hawthorne address "sin" itself in these two chapters? What seems to be the narrator's stance on sin? Consider how Hester sees the world in which she lives, as well as its residents, and her fears and thoughts about and for Pearl.
On a personal note, what is your stance on sin? Is there such a thing intrinsic to our nature as human beings? If so, from what source does it flow?
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