Mr. Wheeler

GHSGT Review

Link to ELA GHSGT Review test: Download Practice Test - ELA GHSGT

Update

Students,

We'll finish watching Amazing Grace today.  Make sure you complete the study questions for the movie.  The questions are located in the "pages" section if you need to print them for some reason. 

Also, tomorrow (Wednesday) we'll begin a writing assignment called RAFT (Role - Audience - Format - Topic).  We'll be in the computer lab to complete the assignment.

Parallel Reading: Make sure you obtain a copy of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls by this Friday, Jan 23.  If you are unable to purchase a copy due to financial reasons, please see me ASAP.

Vocabulary: We will begin using our vocabulary books next week.  If you have not yet $20 (either at Fall Madness or to me in class), please do so, otherwise you won't be allowed to write in your vocab books.

Students,

Here are some questions that will help you get started on creating your own myth.  The questions are optional; you only need to answer them if you're having trouble coming up with an idea.  The myth is due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, Jan 14.  Also, the rubric (how it will be graded) is located under the "pages" section of the weblog.

Questions:

What do you find interesting about the myths?

What are your favorite animals or creatures?

What is your favorite season or your favorite weather?

What is something you’ve always wanted to know or understand?

What types of symbols can you use to represent the events in your story?

Welcome!

Students and Parents,

Welcome to Mr. Wheeler's weblog for small-group American Literature class.  Here you'll find course updates, resources, and class handouts.  Most handouts and resources will be under the "pages" section of the weblog.

Parents, please feel free to e-mail me at jeffrey.wheeler@cobbk12.org if you have any questions or concerns throughout the semester.

Thanks!

PowerPoint Tutorial

Students,

If you need help adding sound files and movie files to your PowerPoint presentation, see the tutorial at this link: http://www.presentersuniversity.com/courses_tutorials_tutorials_powerpoint.php

Final Exam

Students and Parents,

Please see the following documents for information regarding the final exam for World Literature:

Description and Essay Options: Download World Lit Final Exam Questions

Essay Rubric: Download World Lit Final Exam Rubric

Romeo and Juliet Production Project!

Students,

We are beginning our Romeo and Juliet Production Project today.  The project counts as your final project for the Romeo and Juliet unit and as your final exam for this class.  As such, it is extremely important that you stay focused and up-to-date on the components of this project.  The project is due no later than the end of class next Thursday, Dec 18.  Here are the important handouts for the project:

Project Description and Guidelines: Download Romeo and Juliet - Production Project Guidelines

Project Calendar and Task List: Download Romeo and Juliet - Production Project - Calendar and Task List

Project Brainstorming Questions: Download Romeo and Juliet - Production Project - Brainstorming Questions

R & J Act V Questions

ACT V:

Question 1:

Why does Romeo kill Paris?

Question 2:

Romeo sees Juliet and, thinking she’s dead, drinks poison and kills himself.  What do you think is going on in his head when he does this?

Question 3:

Once Juliet wakes up and realizes that Romeo killed himself, she kills herself with his dagger.  How could their foolish actions have been prevented?  In other words, what alternatives did they have besides poisoning themselves and committing suicide?

Question 4:

When the Montagues and the Capulets find out about the death of Romeo and Juliet, the two families agree to end their fighting.  In your opinion, is peace between the families worth the price of Romeo’s and Juliet’s deaths? Why or why not?

R & J Act IV Questions

ACT IV

Question 1:

Friar Laurence creates a dangerous plan for Juliet to get out of marrying Paris.  Do you think it is the Friar’s place to interfere with Juliet’s upcoming marriage to Paris?  Why or why not?

Question 2:

Regarding the Friar’s dangerous plan (see question 1), do you think the plan is worth the risk?  Why or why not?

 

Question 3:

Regarding the dangerous plan (see questions 1 and 2), Juliet and the Friar fail to consider her family’s feelings upon thinking that Juliet has died.  Explain how her parents (Lord Capulet and Lady Capulet) would react and how their reactions could impact future events of the story.

EOCT Powerpoint Reviews

Please go through each game of Jeopardy as part of your EOCT review.

Short Stories: Download Jeopardy - Short Stories Unit

Poetry: Download Jeopardy - Poetry Unit