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=**Silas Marner**=

Look closely at the last paragraph of Chapter 9 (page 76) and answer the following questions:


 * List powerful vocabulary words
 * How many sentences are there in this paragraph?
 * Choose any three sentences. How many words are in each?
 * What is Eliot talking about in this paragraph?
 * Who is she critical of? (Generally and Specifically)
 * Who is she talking to?
 * How does this paragraph address the theme of the book? Find a quote to support this.

**READING**

**March 7th - Chapters 3 & 4**

**March 9th - Chapters 5 & 7**

**March 12th - Chapters 8 & 9 (7th Only)**

**March 13th - Chapters 8, 9, 10 (4th and 6th)**

**March 14th - Chapters 10 (7th only)**

**March 15th - Chapters 11 (4th and 6th)**

**March 16th - Chapters 11 (only)**

**March 19th - Chapters 12 & 13**

**March 21st - Chapters 14 & 15**

**March 23rd - Chapters 16 (only)**

**March 26th - Chapters 17 & 18**

**March 28th - Chapters 19, 20, 21, Conclusion** = = = = =**Bibliography Page should resemble this. The following is an example of a listing of an on-line source.**=

===The entry on the Works Cited page will look like this:===

> Reuben, Paul P. “Chapter 10: Late Twentieth Century--Eudora Welty.” //Perspectives in American Literature: A Research and Reference Guide//. 24 July 2001. 9 Nov. 2001 <[]>.

Note: If the website does not provide the date of publication, use the abbreviation “n.d.” (“no date”) after the name of the website:

> “Job Competencies, Soft Skills and Competency-Based Performance Management.” //Corporate Perspectives, Inc//__.__ n.d. 6 Feb. 2002. [].

The Modern Language Association (MLA) Style is widely used for identifying research sources. In MLA style you briefly credit sources with parenthetical citations in the text of your paper, and give the complete description of each source in your //Works Cited// list. The //Works Cited// list, or //Bibliography,// is a list of all the sources used in your paper, arranged alphabetically by author's last name, or when there is no author, by the first word of the title (except //A, An// or //The//). [5.1-5.5]

> For example: //In the text of your paper:// > code The first gambling Web site appeared in 1995, and online gambling has since become the most lucrative Internet business (Will 92). code

//or,//

code > George Will reported that in 2002 Internet gambling surpassed pornography to become the > Internet's most lucrative business (92).

Will, George F. "Electronic Morphine." __Newsweek__ 25 Nov. 2002: 92.

code code __Title of the Site__. Editor. Date and/or Version Number. Name of Sponsoring Institution. Date of Access . code code __Encyclopedia Mythica__. 2004. 13 May 2004 .
 * Entire Internet Site: Scholarly Project or Professional Site** [5.9.2]

code code Author. "Title of Web Page." __Title of the Site__. Editor. Date and/or Version Number. Name of Sponsoring Institution. Date of Access . code code Sherman, Chris. "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About URL." __SearchEngineWatch__. Ed. Danny Sullivan. 24 Aug. 2004. 4 Sept. 2004 .
 * Document from a Web Site** [5.9.1]

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= **Bibliography (sample)** =

1. Anspach, Dana. "Life Expectancy Based Retirement Planning Suggestions." //Money Over 55 - Personal Finance for Individuals 55 and Older//. n.d. 01 May 2011. <[]>.

2. Brandon, Emily. "12 Ways to Fix Social Security - Planning to Retire (usnews.com)." //Business News and Financial News - US News Business//. 18 May 2010. 26 Apr. 2011. [].

3.Chapman, Jeff, and Michael Ettlinger. "Social Security and The Income of The Elderly." //Economic Policy Institute//. Economic Policy Institute, 05/04/2005. Web. 28 Apr 2011. [] . 4."Medicare." //The New York Times//. The New York Times, 04/13/2011. Web. 28 Apr 2011. [].

5. "Proposals to Change Social Security." //The United States Social Security Administration//. Actuarial Publications, 06 Jan. 2011. Web. 01 May 2011. <[]>.

**Homework** **Shakespeare**

**ACT V - scene (all scenes)**

1) In scene 3, lines 1-12, with two examples, explain Macbeth's mood.

2) In scene 3, lines 21-28, list the literary device in line 23 and explain how it and the other symbol used detail Macbeth's point in life.

3) In scene 5, in Macbeth's "Tomorrow" monologue, list five literary devices (provide lines). 4) In scene 5, continuing with the "Tomorrow" monologue, explain how Shakespeare uses the various literary devices to convey Macbeth's mood. (This would require a statement of his mood and an explanation of how the Lit devices manifest Will Shakespeare's intent) 5) In scene 5, explain the historical relation/reference of Macbeth's monologue in lines 38-52. What does he mean in the last 6 lines?

**ACT IV - scene 1**

1) List the three new prophecies that the witches proclaim. 2) What does Macbeth resolve to do at the end of the scene? 3) What do the witches show Macbeth that he doesn't wish to see?

**ACT III - scene 4 (5 & 6)**

1) Between lines 15-32...find a example of a pun, imagery, and alliteration 2) What does Lady Macbeth challenge of Macbeth through the scene? 3) List three examples of imagery used to describe the ghost and explain why Shakespeare used the Literary device so often both literally and thematically. Lines 50-100 4) What theme could be quoted in lines 122-126?

**ACT III - scene 1, 2, 3**

1) Take vocab test 4 2) Look up list 5 3) Answer the following Shakespearean questions ( for tues) a) What does this soliloquy mean - scene 1 48-71.....restate 2 points b) Why won't Macbeth kill Banquo? How does Macbeth convince murderers to kill Banquo? c) What change in Macbeth's character manifests itself in scene 2? Any change in Lady Macbeth? Cite one quote for each in support d) With two examples, explain the sleep motif's purpose in Mabeth's monologue scene ii - 13-26. = ACT II - scene 3 & 4 =

1) Re-read Porter's lines a) Explain risque nature of the text 2) Read - Porter on 332 a) Look up Gunpowder Plot, Guy Fawkes, and Henry Garnett on Internet b) Take notes on aforementioned 5-7 facts about each c) In a statement or two link the history to the Porter's Monologue =**ACT II - scene 1 & 2**=

1) Name two things Duncan has been doing? (319) 2) In Macbeth's soliloquy on 321, what literally is happening? 3) Also, what has become "blurred" in this soliloquy?


 * Scene 2**

4) What has Lady Macbeth been doing in line 1? (321) 5) According to Lady Macbeth, why didn't she kill Duncan? (321) 6) What can't Macbeth do any more? (322) 7) What motif is brought up repeatedly throughout the scene? 8) What literary devices are used in Macbeth lines (34-39). 9) What is Macbeth's curse? (323) 10) What does Macbeth fear can never be cleaned? (323) 11) What does the last line mean? (324)


 * ACT I - scene 3**

1) What are the three prophecies for Macbeth? (307) 2) What are the three prophecies for Banquo? (307) 3) In what line does Banquo demand to know his prophecy? (307) 4) What literary device is used in lines 65-68?

5) What is Banquo's warning on 309? 6) What literary device is used in lines 128-130? 7) What is Macbeth's plan of action in lines 143-44?


 * ACT I - scene 4 & 5 & 6 (wed and thurs)**

1) What does Duncan proclaim? (311) 2) What is Macbeth's response? (311)

End of Act Questions for scene 5 & 6

1) Reading Check "E" 2) Shaping Interpretations 7 & 8 3) Reading Skills & Strategies 1 & 2

**^ Read The English Language..271-273 (outline) - Seek in class assignment 274** **^ Read The Renaissance Theatre 283-296 (outline) - Test over History Monday** **^ Macbeth Next Week**

**OOOPS...looks like I let you down on the rest of Brave New World**

=Hats off to the fair ladies below!=

"Amalgamated!" **October 26th - Wednesday: read chapters 9 & 10 __Brave New World__** **October 24th - Monday: read chapters 7 & 8 __Brave New World__** **October 21th - Friday: Vocab Test 2** **October 19th - Wednesday: read chapters 5 & 6 __Brave New World__** **October 17th - Tuesday: read chapters 3 & 4 __Brave New World__** October 13th - Thursday: Read chapters 1 & 2 of __Brave New World__. Also, see email for extra credit. October 4th - Tuesday: Read Elements of Literature 219-220 - 7-10 facts on Sonnets. Also, read Shakespeare's sonnet 18 on page 224. Pick out 3-4 poetry markers from notes in poem. Finally, what is the message of the sonnet? One solid statement with quote to support.

**October 3rd - Monday: Read 231-236. Marlowe and Raleigh 3 bio facts each. Read "Passionate Shepherd" and "Nymph's Reply" and answer questions 1-5 on page 236. Remember....complete sentences.**