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May 20, 2011
9th Grade Classwork

Finish Romeo and Juliet; work on Acts 4-5 study guide.

I handed out two final review sheets:
1. Important Quotations - these will be on the test!

2. Test Review sheet - everything you need to prepare for your final test.

Posted by Mrs. Rumfelt at 9:51 AM in 9th Grade


May 17, 2011
9th Grade Classwork

Finish Act Three Study Guide - due tomorrow!

Watch Act Three in film.

Posted by Mrs. Rumfelt at 3:38 PM in 9th Grade


May 13, 2011
9th Grade Classwork

Today we continued reading Romeo and Juliet.

3rd Period: Finish Act Two study guide for Monday. Start reading Act Three.

8th Period: Finish Act Two study guide for Monday. Continue reading Act Three.

Posted by Mrs. Rumfelt at 1:34 PM in 9th Grade


AP Language Classwork

f you were absent today, complete the following assignment at home.

For this assignment you will look at art, poetry, and music from the Harlem Renaissance. Your assignment is on your handout, but you can access all the links here.
MUSIC LINKS:
http://www.pbs.org/jazz/biography/artist_id_ellington_duke.htm

http://www.pbs.org/jazz/beat/ - look at Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong

1. Look at the following paintings and photograph:
Street Life, Harlem by William H. Johnson
Jeunesse by Palmer Hayden
Evening Attire by James VanDerZee
Respond to the paintings and photograph. In your response, include such things as the colors, mood, composition, and feelings the paintings express.
2. Listen to Langston Hughes' poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers." Respond to the poem.

3. Go to the Harlem Renaissance Websites list and choose one of the following artists, musicians, or poets.
1. artist Jacob Lawrence
2. artist William H. Johnson
3. musician Duke Ellington
4. musician Bessie Smith
5. poet Langston Hughes

6. poet Countee Cullen

In addition to the resources for specific artists, look at the general websites included at the beginning of the list - many of these contain information about the artists as well.

HW: Work on final portfolio, due Tuesday at the beginning of class. Here is your final portfolio sheet: Download file here. I have your Gatsby responses for Chs. 2-3.

Posted by Mrs. Rumfelt at 9:22 AM in AP Language


May 12, 2011
9th Grade Classwork

3rd Period: Did not meet today.

8th Period: EOCT

Posted by Mrs. Rumfelt at 11:26 AM in 9th Grade


AP Language Classwork

6th Period: EOCT

4th Period: Work in groups on final project.

Posted by Mrs. Rumfelt at 11:26 AM in AP Language


May 11, 2011
AP Language Classwork

AP EXAM!

Posted by Mrs. Rumfelt at 11:30 AM in AP Language


May 10, 2011
AP Language Classwork

4th Period: EOCT

6th Period: Final review for AP Exam.

Posted by Mrs. Rumfelt at 11:29 AM in AP Language


May 9, 2011
AP Language Classwork

Final review for AP Exam.

Posted by Mrs. Rumfelt at 11:28 AM in AP Language


9th Grade Classwork

Final review for EOCT.

Continue reading Romeo and Juliet.

Posted by Mrs. Rumfelt at 11:27 AM in 9th Grade