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Kecoughtan HS - Mrs. Friesz's English 12

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My HW # is 848-2156 and email: bfriesz@sbo.hampton,k12.va.us. Please email questions regarding assignments.

Warriors - please visit this website http://www.kecoughtan.org to locate school information, event calendars, KHS news events, etc., but, most importantly, under the KHS Library are links for research. Mrs. Woods, our librarian, has worked diligently to provide students with valid search engines and sites to assist with research. There is also a link to the Hampton Public Library which adds additional research sites, especially "Find It Virginia." Happy Trails To You!

Welcome!

Welcome to second semester English 12 Mrs. Friesz. This semester students will study poetry, drama, prose, and formal oral presentations, while also building cloze reading, writing/analysis skills First on our agenda is Sonnets, then, Shakespeare’s Macbeth. We will also have outside reading assignments. Major Assignments will be posted on this site with due dates. Fourth Nine Weeks will end with my favorite and many previous students have also stated, their favorite assignment their: Senior Speech. I have posted some websites to assist students with research for this semester’s content.

Speeches start May 19, 2008 - but students will work on their topic, research, formal outline, and technology beginning the middle of April. Students will choose a book to read that relates to their topic and include information from the text in their 5-10 minute oral presentation. They must research their topic and support their topic with five sources. The topics have ranged from “Freshman 15” - to “Rock Climbing in Utah.” This is their topic choice! - but Appropriate. As we started the year - with their essay topic for their “college essay choice,” we end the year with their “topic choice.”

Reminders:

No work will be accepted late and if students are absent for a test or quiz, students must make up their work (if assigned previously), on the day of return. If it was assigned while they were absent, they have three days (G/W/G). There is a Black Appointment Book Available to Students - for appointments. Wednesdays from 2:45-3:30 is the normal make up day. If another day is needed, students must ask me if the date and time they desire is available, then make the appointment.”

If students are going on a field trip (or a pre-arranged) family trip, work must be completed and turned in prior to their trip (or the quiz/test) must be taken prior to their trip. Students must communicate and ask for assignments (earlier than - the afternoon prior to their field trip/pre-arranged trip).

Please email me if: K12Planet does not appear posted at least every two weeks, or if there are any concerns/questions - regarding assignments. Students may also sign up for K12Planet and have access. Please utilize this resource.

Remember this semester, Seniors, you have so many planned activities - Prom - After-Prom, Class Night, and the major date: June 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. - Graduation 08’. 08' Rates

Feb 01

Shall I Compare Thee - William Shakespeare - Essay Assignment

TASK: Create two paragraphs (Para 3/4 - Body) using the teacher’s model (Para 2 - metaphors) to follow. Each paragraph must have three cites from text. Use the chart set up in class: (Para 2 - Metaphors; Para 3 - Personifications; - Para 4 - Imagery (choice)).

Due: W5 - Paragraphs are due Tuesday, Feb 12, 2208. Write/Type your paragraphs on your own paper. No Late Work Accepted.

Friesz The Writing Process - Thesis Three Outline - Paper

Essay: Analyze - William Shakespeare’s poem “Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer’s Day? ” through figurative language. Use three different literary elements with evidence (from the poem) to prove. Cite poem on Works Cited.

Paragraph 1: Hook: Write a question - make a statement - catch the reader’s attention = to topic.
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I. Thesis (Paragraph 1): Sets up the purpose of the paper (Promise) - Persuasive

William Shakespeare’s sonnet “Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer’s Day?” uses metaphors, personifications, and ___________ to express that “love is immortal.”
A. Thesis Point 1 ___Metaphors________________________________________
B. Thesis Point 2 ___Personifications____________________________________
C. Thesis Point 3 __________________________________________________

II. Topic Sentences (TS) - Use thesis points to set up the topic and focus of each paragraph:
A. Point 1- Thesis- Metaphors_________________________ (Topic)
TS Paragraph 2: First, Shakespeare uses metaphors to create an image of love as the best experience in life. He poses a question in line one: “Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer’s Day?”. This question serves to introduce his first metaphor “Summer” (Shakespeare L1), which ignites the feelings of warmth, comfort, and heat to imply that “summer” offers vision, hope, and a renewal of spirit. This metaphor extends throughout the poem and the word “summer” appears again in line four (4) in the first quatrain and again in line nine (9) in the third quatrain. Shakespeare builds upon his “summer “ metaphor to express that “love is immortal.” Therefore, the poet’s use of metaphors serve to make his sonnet “Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer’s Day?” a personal experience for each individual.

Evidence: “Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer’s Day?” (L1) - first quatrain - “summer” (L4) - first quatrain and “summer (L9) - third quatrain.

B. Point 2- Thesis ____Personification______ (Topic)
TS Paragraph 3: Secondly, _________________________________________________
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Evidence:______________________________________________________________________
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C. Point 3- Thesis __________________________ (Topic)
TS Paragraph 4: Thirdly, __________________________________________________
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Evidence: _____________________________________________________________________
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D. Conclusion - Restate Thesis/Universal View - Tie Up!
Paragraph 5: In conclusion,_______________________________________________
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Jan 29

» Renaissance - The Elizabethan World

This site provides historial information, links to the cultural lifestyles, literature, art, scientific inventions, and the politics of the period.

» La Renaissance

This site provides historical background for the European Renaissance with examples are writers, poets, artist, and scientific thinkers.

» Basic Sonnet Forms

This site explains the different Sonnet frames (Italian, Spenserian, and English also known as Shakespearian or Elizabethan), and provides examples of each with clear explanations.

» Sonnets

This site provides analysis insight into the technical literary devices, “writer’s purpose”/theme, and format, Mr. Shakespeare uses to create his English Sonnets.

» Folger's Library (William Shakespeare)

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The Folger is a member of the Independent Research Libraries Association, the National Humanities Alliance, and the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington. It is an associate member of the American Council of Learned Societies.

Mission: The mission of the Folger Shakespeare Library is to preserve and enhance its collections; to render the collections, in appropriate formats, accessible to scholars; and to advance understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare’s writings and of the culture of early modern Europe more generally through various programs designed for all students and for the general public.