1984 (George Orwell)
Career choices: resources for students
This U.S. Department of Labor provides myriad resources for students. Check out this site for students to start planning your future.
Divine order (and disorder in macbeth)
Elizabethans had some very different ideas about how society and the world works, and understanding their point of view is critical to understanding some of the themes in Macbeth. Check out this quick explanation of Divine Order on Shakespeare Fun Facts page.
an overview of macbeth
In the olden days, teachers got angry when students tried to get by with skimming Cliff's Notes instead of reading a book or play. But it's not enough these days to simply know what happened in a story in order to do well. These days, you have to be able to think more deeply about a novel or play in order to be successful in the classroom. For that reason, I am encouraging you to take a look at the new Cliff. He has some notes on Macbeth that he'd like to share with you. Click here or on the picture at left to check him out. (Video was shown in class on Wednesday January 25).
student news daily (current events Aow)
Click here to link to Student News Daily (a current events website for high school students). Select an article for your Article of the Week, print it, and complete annotation and response as usual.
AP exam practice info
Click here to go to The College Board's website for AP Exam practice.
learning styles inventories
Visit these sites to take a quiz and learn a little more about your preferred learning style and tips for how to study more efficiently.
The first survey is brief (20 questions). Click on the following link and print your results for your teacher when you are finnshed. educationplanner.org
The second survey is a bit longer (70 questions), so leave yourself a little time. Follow the instructions below to take the survey:
1. go to https://www.learning-styles-online.com
2. Click on the tab that says Learning Styles Inventory (top left)
3. Look for the heading Use the Online Questionnaire. DO NOT click on this tab. Under this tab (you may have
to scroll to see it) is a link that says New Users Start the Free Online Learning Inventory.
4. Read the instructions and take the survey. DO NOT click any of the big green or big red buttons.
5. You will need to fill in your name, email address, and how you heard about the site (your teacher).
6. Scroll way down to the bottom. DO NOT click on any of the big green or big red buttons. Instead, look for a
tiny gray button that says "Continue." Click this button to get your results.
7. Please print your Style Scores and Learning Styles Graph for me and turn it in with your first and last names.
8. There are links on the results page that will tell you more about your learning styles. This information can help
you and your parents work together with your teacher to find ways that you learn best.
The first survey is brief (20 questions). Click on the following link and print your results for your teacher when you are finnshed. educationplanner.org
The second survey is a bit longer (70 questions), so leave yourself a little time. Follow the instructions below to take the survey:
1. go to https://www.learning-styles-online.com
2. Click on the tab that says Learning Styles Inventory (top left)
3. Look for the heading Use the Online Questionnaire. DO NOT click on this tab. Under this tab (you may have
to scroll to see it) is a link that says New Users Start the Free Online Learning Inventory.
4. Read the instructions and take the survey. DO NOT click any of the big green or big red buttons.
5. You will need to fill in your name, email address, and how you heard about the site (your teacher).
6. Scroll way down to the bottom. DO NOT click on any of the big green or big red buttons. Instead, look for a
tiny gray button that says "Continue." Click this button to get your results.
7. Please print your Style Scores and Learning Styles Graph for me and turn it in with your first and last names.
8. There are links on the results page that will tell you more about your learning styles. This information can help
you and your parents work together with your teacher to find ways that you learn best.
SUmmer assignment 2018
Click here to download the summer assignment,
Click here to download a copy of the podcast analysis sheet.
Click here to download a copy of the podcast analysis sheet.
miscellaneous resources
Click here to access a reliable online literary terms dictionary.
Click here to watch a video on Original Pronunciation (cartoon version)
Click here to watch the video on OP from the New Globe Theatre.
Click here to watch the video on OP from the New Globe Theatre.
Background In the Time of the Butterflies
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Vocabulary
To meet weekly practice goals, go to www.membean.com
link to tanka poetrycomic books adsClick here to check out some classic advertisements from the backs of classic comic books.
Click here to see a version of the 1950's ad campaign for a body-building program.
poetryClick here to listen to Poetry Out Loud's 2014 Michigan Champion recite Cornelius Easy's poem, "The Empty Dance Shoes."
Click here to listen to Poetry Out Loud's 2016 Montana winner Caroline Huber recite Louise Erdrish's creepy poem "Windigo."
romeo and juliet resourcesClick here or on the picture of Cliff for Cambio's Cliff's Notes on Romeo and Juliet. I recommend watching it before reading the play, in between each act, and at the conclusion of the reading.
Check out this helpful TedEd video on iambic pentameter.
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This USA Today story from 2007 details an unusual archaeological find outside of Mantua (yes, that Mantua).
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* material below this point is from previous school years *
...but do feel free to explore and learn!
POetry Links
Click here to access the Literary Terms Dictionary entry for consonance.
the tragedy of julius Caesar
Vocabulary Trees
Click here to visit membean's treelist.
HOW TO WRITE A HOOK / how to write a conclusion
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Article of the week (November 3)
Click here to access the article on Aleppo, Syria. Some of you are missing this assignment!
you should be reading...
Part of preparing for life is being well read. Part of preparing for college is being well read. Part of learning to what it means to be human is to be well read. Are you sensing a theme yet? Click here for 101 great books that you should read to be well read.
methods of organization
Click here to view the Slideshare on organization.
Othello Webquest
Click here to access the Othello webquest. Remember to follow the links to your subject and to answer all questions and to cite your sources to avoid plagiarism.
(image from 1995 Kenneth Brannough/Lawrence Fishburn film Othello, courtesy of Wikipedia)
RESOURCES FOR MLA FORMAT (FROM THE OWL AT PURDUE)
Click here to view a video that explains the basics of MLA formatting (from Purdue University's online writing lab).
Click here to view a video that explains how to complete a Works Cited page (from Purdue University's online writing lab).
Click here to view a video that explains how to complete a Works Cited page (from Purdue University's online writing lab).
Brain Food
It's always important to feed your brain. Below are some links to whet your appetite.
* From CNN: Syria's Bashar al-Assad: West is to blame for refugee crisis
* From Fox News: Video - Presidential Candidate and Ohio Governor John Kasich talks Iran nuclear deal, refugee crisis
* From the BBC: Historic Figures - The Ayatollah Khomeini
* From NPR: 6 Things You Should Know About the Iran Nuclear Deal
* From the Conservative Review: Mark Levin's speech at the Stop Iran Rally
* From CNN: Syria's Bashar al-Assad: West is to blame for refugee crisis
* From Fox News: Video - Presidential Candidate and Ohio Governor John Kasich talks Iran nuclear deal, refugee crisis
* From the BBC: Historic Figures - The Ayatollah Khomeini
* From NPR: 6 Things You Should Know About the Iran Nuclear Deal
* From the Conservative Review: Mark Levin's speech at the Stop Iran Rally
summer assignment
This summer you will be getting a jump-start on learning by reading a fantastic book and doing some prep work for class. You will be reading Laurie Halse Anderson's book Speak. As you read, you will keep a reading journal and highlight your assigned motif. You can pick up your book in the front lobby of NBHS (your name is already written across the bottom edge of the book). These are yours to keep, so please do mark them up as you read. You can download the instructions for your reading journal by clicking here. PLEASE do not hesitate to call, text, or email me if you have questions or get stuck. It's my job to help you!
In addition to the reading journal, you will be asked to highlight one of three motifs we will focus on to write a paper once school begins. Emily, Lillian B., Madeleine, Julia and Halle will highlight all passages dealing with lips/the mouth/speaking. Lillian H., Paige, Adrienne, Katelyn, and Sam will highlight all passages dealing with trees/plants/seeds. Charlie, Greg, Nichole, and Lucy will highlight all passages dealing with mirror/reflections/looking at oneself.
**NEW AUGUST 5** Several of you have asked what constitutes a "chapter" in Speak (since they are not numbered). I would suggest that each section that is titled should be considered a "chapter." This would put you somewhere between 15-20 entries. I'm not looking to zing you grade-wise on how many entries you have. What I AM interested in is quality thinking about the book that is written down so that we can use it for class discussion. If you are still feeling uncertain, shoot me an email at [email protected] or message me on Twitter @mrsnewbright . See you soon! :)
In addition to the reading journal, you will be asked to highlight one of three motifs we will focus on to write a paper once school begins. Emily, Lillian B., Madeleine, Julia and Halle will highlight all passages dealing with lips/the mouth/speaking. Lillian H., Paige, Adrienne, Katelyn, and Sam will highlight all passages dealing with trees/plants/seeds. Charlie, Greg, Nichole, and Lucy will highlight all passages dealing with mirror/reflections/looking at oneself.
**NEW AUGUST 5** Several of you have asked what constitutes a "chapter" in Speak (since they are not numbered). I would suggest that each section that is titled should be considered a "chapter." This would put you somewhere between 15-20 entries. I'm not looking to zing you grade-wise on how many entries you have. What I AM interested in is quality thinking about the book that is written down so that we can use it for class discussion. If you are still feeling uncertain, shoot me an email at [email protected] or message me on Twitter @mrsnewbright . See you soon! :)