Regents Part B Practice
Yesterday we went over how to annotate using the first part of the passage. Had to finish annotating the whole passage for homework.
Today we went over the remainder of the passage and examined the chart. For homework they have to answer the multiple choice questions and proof the answers by numbering the places in the passage where the answers are found.
Vocabulary;
Profound: showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth; great, important meaning
Thesis: A statement that is maintained by argument
Annotate: to supply with critical or explanatory notes; comment upon in notes
11R
Period 1: Discussed chapter 19. The book should be finished tonight, final reading log check tomorrow and book exam on monday.
English Lit
Yesterday we finished Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and completed discussion, which centered around the imagery, symbolism and pagan influence in the story (Green Man motif, the Green Chapel as a 'faery' mound) and the theme of honor, bravery, self-control, etc. (chivalry).
Today, we began the essay:
Analyze this narrative poem in terms of structure, imagery and symbolism. Discuss the impact of the work’s realism, tone and what the essential theme may be. Make sure you include details and explanation of all three sections of the story and how they relate to each other.
This will be finished in class tomorrow, but students may continue planning and research tonight.
