WUP for Friday, 5/30

I love myself when I am laughing. --Zora Neale Hurston

Vocab
bedlam (n.) a state or scene of uproar and confusion
Is this the same band that caused mob scenes and virtual bedlam on their first tour?

Usage: loose versus lose
If you keep your hold on that leash so loose, you will lose the leash and the dog will run away. "Loose" is not tight. "Lose" is to have something disappear.

Quiz on WUPs from this week is on Tuesday, 6/3

WUP for Thursday, 5/29

If you always live with those who are lame, you will yourself learn to limp. --Latin proverb

Vocab
gratuitous (adj.) freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted
Though she had hoped to leave the lecture early, several members of the audience asked gratuitous questions, delaying her by an hour.

How To: Works Cited
A Web Site:
Author(s). Name of Page. Date of Posting/revision. Name of institution/ organization affiliated with the site. Date of Access. Electronic address.

An article on a web site:
Author(s). "Article Title." Name of web site. Date of Posting/revision. Name of institution/organization affiliated with site. Date of Access. Electronic address.

Fogarty, Mignon. "Used to Versus Use to, and Other Listener Questions." Grammar Girl: Quick and Dirty Tips for Writing Better. Dec 7, 2007. Holtzbrinck Publishers Holding, LLC. May 28, 2008. http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-usedto-different-cpas.aspx.

Usage: Use to Versus Used to

The right way to say this is “used to” with a “d” on the end. People get confused about this phrase because the d and t sounds between the words are easy to run together, but it's easy to remember that used to is the right form. Just remember that when you say you used to do something you are talking about the past, and you make most verbs past tense by adding -d or -ed to the end. So just as you say you heavED yourself into the kayak or twirlED in a circle, you say you usED to have a lot more fun than sitting around at lunch arguing about words.

WebQuest needs to be completed by the end of class Wednesday, 6/4.
Presentations will start Thursday, 6/5.

WUP for Wednesday, 5/28

Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome. --Booker T. Washington

Vocab
sedentary (adj.) characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place
She exchanged her sedentary job for a position as a swimming instructor.

Lit Term

VERNACULAR The language spoken by the people who live in a particular locality. Regionalist writers try to capture the vernacular of their area.

Usage: Who vs. Whom
Like whom, the pronoun him ends with m. When you're trying to decide whether to use who or whom, ask yourself if the answer to the question would be he or him. That's the trick: if you can answer the question being asked with him, then use whom, and it's easy to remember because they both end with m. For example, if you trying to ask, "Who (or whom) do you love?" The answer would be "I love him." Him ends with an m, so you know to use whom. But if you are trying to ask, "Who (or whom) stepped on Squiggly?" the answer would be "He stepped on Squiggly." There's no m, so you know to use who. So that's the quick and dirty trick: if you can't remember that you use whom when you are referring to the object of the sentence, just remember that him equals whom (Grammar Girl: Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing. http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/who-versus-whom.aspx).

WUP for Tuesday, 5/27

"Whatever good I have accomplished as an actress I believe came in direct proportion to my efforts to portray black women who have made positive contributions to my heritage.
--Cicely Tyson


Vocab
ameliorate (v.) to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming
A hot meal can ameliorate the discomforts of even the coldest day.

Literary Term
SUBJECTIVE AND OBJECTIVE WRITING Subjectivity, in terms of writing, suggests that the writer’s primary purpose is to express personal experiences, feelings, and ideas. Objectivity suggests that the writer’s purpose is to report facts, avoiding personal judgments and feelings. Subjective writing is typified by autobiographies and memoirs. Objective writing is used mostly in news reporting and other types of journalism.

Usage

who, which, that Who refers to persons only. Which refers to things only. That may refer to either persons or things.

EXAMPLES

Wasn’t Beethoven the composer who [or that ] continued to write music after he lost his hearing?

First editions of Poe’s first book, which is titled Tamerlane and Other Poems, are worth thousands of dollars.

Is this the only essay that James Baldwin wrote?

I’ve never met or even seen the person that delivers our newspaper each morning.

Homework
Preview vocab on p. 763
Read "from Dust Tracks on a Road" by Zora Neale Hurston pp.765-769
Thoroughly answer question 12 under "Literary Criticism" on p.770

The reality is that changes are coming...They must come. You must share in bringing them. --John Hersey

Vocab
accrue (v.) to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result
We allowed the interest to accrue on the account until it turned into a small fortune.

Literary Term
PARABLE A relatively short story that teaches a moral, or lesson, about how to lead a good life. The most famous parables are those told by Jesus in the Bible.

Usage

when, where Avoid using when or where to begin a definition.

NONSTANDARD	A predicament is where you are in an embarrassing situation.
STANDARD	A predicament is an embarrassing situation.

Homework
Read pp 742-743 & 756-757; Using the two readings, summarize what the Harlem Renaissance was.

To grow and know what one is growing towards--that is the source of all strength and confidence in life. --James Baillie

Vocab
slovenly (adj.) untidy, dirty, careless
Her room was in a slovenly state, and it took her an entire Saturday to clean it.

Literary Term
ODE A lyric poem, usually long, on a serious subject and written in dignified language. In ancient Greece and Rome, odes were written to be read in public at ceremonial occasions. In modern literature, odes tend to be more private, informal, and reflective.

Usage

than, then Than is a conjunction used in comparisons. Then is an adverb meaning “at that time” or “next.”

EXAMPLES

Tyrone is more studious than I am.

First, mix the wet ingredients; then, add the flour and other dry ingredients.

WUP for Monday, 5/12

Monotony is the awful reward of the careful. --A.G. Buckham

Vocab
pretentious (adj.) done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably
Talking about one's wealth is thought to be pretentious and in poor taste.

Literary Term
NARRATIVE POEM A poem that tells a story—a series of related events with a beginning, a middle, and an end. A narrative poem also features characters and, frequently, dialogue. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is famous for his long narrative poems based on figures from myth and from European and American history. The Song of Hiawatha and Evangeline are major examples of his narrative poems.

Usage

some, somewhat In formal situations, use somewhat instead of some to mean “to some extent.”

EXAMPLE

My grades have improved somewhat [not some].

WUP for Thursday, 5/8

You will never be the person you can be if pressure, tension and discipline are taken out of your life. --Dr. James G. Bilkey

Vocab
astute (adj.) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom
The astute management of money is a valuable skill but may not by itself make a good executive.

Literary Term
METONYMY A figure of speech in which a person, place, or thing is referred to by something closely associated with it. Referring to a king or queen as “the crown” is an example of metonymy, as is calling a car “wheels.”

Usage

try and, try to Use try to, not try and.

EXAMPLE

I will try to [not try and] finish my report on John Updike.

WUP for Wednesday, 5/7

The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven. --John Milton

Vocab
adulation (n.) praise or flattery that is excessive
Athletes have little choice but to enjoy the sometimes puzzling adulation of their fans.

Literary Term
LYRIC POEM A poem that does not tell a story but expresses the personal feelings or thoughts of a speaker.

Usage

sit, set The verb sit means “to rest in an upright, seated position.” Its principal parts are sit, sitting, sat, and sat. Sit seldom takes an object. The verb set means “to put [something] in a place.” Its principal parts are set, setting, set, and set. Set usually takes an object.

EXAMPLES

The raven sat on the bust of Pallas above the door. [no object]

Eben set the jug down. [Jug is the object of set.]

WUP for Tuesday, 5/6

Hold on; hold fast; hold out. Patience is genius. --Georges de Buffon

Vocab
culpable (adj.) deserving blame, worthy of condemnation
What do you think of the concept that when a crime is committed, society is often as culpable as the criminal?

Literary Term
MARXISM The political and economic philosophy developed by Karl Marx and his followers in the mid-nineteenth century. In contrast to capitalists, Marxists believe greater economic unity can be reached by a classless society.

Usage

rise, raise The verb rise means “to go up” or “to get up.” Its principal parts are rise, rising, rose, and risen. Rise never takes an object. The verb raise means “to cause [something] to rise” or “to lift up.” Its principal parts are raise, raising, raised, and raised. Raise usually takes an object.

EXAMPLES

The queen rose from her throne. [no object]

The movers raised the boxes onto their shoulders. [Boxes is the object of raised.]

WUP for Monday, 5/5

"The man who insists upon seeing with perfect clearness before he decides, never decides." --Henri Frederic Amiel

Vocab
abate (v.) to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit
We stood on the dock on that moonless night, waiting for the storm to abate.

Literary Term

INTERNAL RHYME Rhyme that occurs within a line of poetry or within consecutive lines. The first line of the following couplet includes an internal rhyme.

And so, all the night-tide, I lie down by the side Of my darling—my darling—my life and my bride…. —Edgar Allan Poe, from “Annabel Lee”

Usage

or, nor Use or with either; use nor with neither.

EXAMPLES

On Tuesdays the school cafeteria offers a choice of either a taco salad or a pizza.

I wonder why neither Ralph Ellison nor Robert Frost was given the Nobel Prize in literature.

iMovie Project Guidelines

iMovie Project

Project Description

This iMovie project is designed to tap into your creative and technical skill. In reinterpreting the scene in the book and drafting a script to be filmed, edited, scored and, ultimately, screened by your peers, it is your task to choose a scene for its dramatic impact as well as its importance to the overall story. Avoid the temptation to choose a scene based on its vulgarities, i.e. a fight.


Advanced (4-5) Proficient (3) Basic (2) Below Basic (0-1)

The following describe what would need to be done to receive a score of 4 or 5

Script
Script accurately replicates the scene upon which it is based; Any additions (action and dialogue) to the scene are relevant and move the scene forward in a meaningful way; Narration is used only when action or dialogue can’t achieve same result; Script follows the format provided; On time; Cover page with original title and names of all group members; copy is emailed to me: lmullen@phila.k12.pa.us

Video
All shots on the storyboard or shot list appear on film; Film contains close-ups, medium shots, long shots and a variety of camera angles; Zooms in or out are smooth, not jerky; Film is smooth, not shaky;

Editing
Opening credits including original title; transitions used between shots in the scene; closing credits; no misspellings; voice-overs and narration are properly synched; volume is loud enough and maintains a consistent level

Score
An original score is created using Garage Band; The score reflects and enhances the mood of the action on the screen; Music is layered and instruments blend well together; any songs chosen must relate to the theme, main idea, or time period of your scene

Production
Producer communicates well with her team and with the teacher; Team pulls together; There is a clear plan of action; Time is used efficiently; All materials, props, copies of script are available when needed; Extras and actors know when they are needed and are ready to go;

WUP for Thursday, 5/1

Nothing in life is more remarkable than the unnecessary anxiety which we endure, and generally create ourselves. --Benjamin Disraeli

Vocab
susceptible (adj.) open to; easily influenced; lacking in resistance
The trouble with being susceptible to flattery is that you can never be sure that the flatterer is sincere.
SYNONYMS: vulnerable
ANTONYMS: immune

Literary Term
HARLEM RENAISSANCE A cultural movement of the early 1920s led by African American artists, writers, musicians, and performers, located in Harlem. After World War I, vast numbers of African Americans migrated north and settled in the New York City neighborhood called Harlem. Important contributors to the Harlem Renaissance were the writers Langston Hughes and Countee Cullen, the artists Jacob Lawrence and Aaron Douglas, and the performers Paul Robeson and Josephine Baker.

Usage

lie, lay The verb lie means “to rest” or “to stay, to recline, or to remain in a certain state or position.” Its principal parts are lie, lying, lay, and lain. Lie never takes an object. The verb lay means “to put [something] in a place.” Its principal parts are lay, laying, laid, and laid. Lay usually takes an object.

EXAMPLES

Their land lay in the shadow of Rainy Mountain. [no object]

Eduardo laid the strips of grilled meat on the tortilla. [Strips is the object of laid.]

WUP for Wednesday, 4/30

The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself. --Mark Twain

Vocab
subservient (adj.) subordinate in capacity or role; submissively obedient; serving to promote some end
The officers were taught to be respectful of but not blindly subservient to their superior's wishes.

Literary Terms
FOIL A character who acts as a contrast to another character. In Maxine Hong Kingston’s “The Girl Who Wouldn’t Talk” (Collection 6), the quiet girl who takes refuge in her Chinese family is a foil for the narrator who is aggressively trying to fit into American society.

Usage

irregardless, regardless Irregardless is nonstandard. Use regardless instead.

EXAMPLE

Regardless [not irregardless] of the children’s pleas, their father said they had to go to bed.

WUP for Tuesday, 4/29

Anger and worry are the enemies of clear thought. --Madeleine Brent

Vocab
relegate (v.) to place in a lower position; to assign, refer, turn over; to banish
Even if they relegate him to a mere clerical job, he is determined to make his presence felt.
SYNONYMS: demote

Literary Term
EPIC A long narrative poem, written in heightened language, which recounts the deeds of a heroic character who embodies the values of a particular society. Epics in English include Beowulf (c. 700) and John Milton’s Paradise Lost (1667).

Usage

kind of, sort of In formal situations, avoid using these terms for the adverb somewhat or rather.

INFORMAL	Roderick became kind of agitated.
FORMAL	Roderick became rather agitated.

Homework
Read and answer questions for chapter 25 and Epilogue

WUP for Monday, 4/28

Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. --Robert Brault

Vocab
dissipate (v.) to cause to disappear; to scatter, dispel; to spend foolishly, squander; to be extravagant in pursuit of pleasure
As chairman he is fair and open, but he dissipates his energies on trivial things.

Lit Term
DICTION A speaker’s or writer’s choice of words. Diction can be formal, informal, colloquial, full of slang, poetic, ornate, plain, abstract, concrete, and so on. Diction depends on the writer’s subject, purpose, and audience. Some words, for example, are suited to informal conversations but are inappropriate in a formal speech. Diction has a powerful effect on the tone of a piece of writing.

Usage

fewer, less Use fewer to modify a plural noun and less to modify a singular noun. Hint: If you can count them use fewer.

EXAMPLES

Later in life, Emily Dickinson entertained even fewer guests.

Later in life, Emily Dickinson spent less time entertaining guests.

Homework
Read and answer questions for chapters 23 &24

WUP for Friday, 4/25

When written in Chinese, the word "crisis" is composed of two characters. One represents danger, and the other represents opportunity. --John F. Kennedy

Vocab
dissension (n.) disagreement, sharp difference of opinion
Write your own sentence using the following sentence as an example.
The political party was torn by dissension and finally split into two wings.

Literary Term
DIALECT A way of speaking that is characteristic of a certain social group or of the inhabitants of a certain geographical area.

Usage

farther, further Use farther to express physical distance. Use further to express abstract relationships of degree or quantity.

EXAMPLES

We swam farther than we usually do.

After discussing “The Road Not Taken” further, we agreed with Karl’s interpretation of the poem.

Homework

• Quiz on this week's warm-ups.
• Read and answer questions for chaps. 20,21, & 22
  

WUP for Thursday, 4/24

Life is raw material. We are artisans. We can sculpt our existence into something beautiful, or debase it into ugliness. It's in our hands. --Cathy Better

Vocab
pillage (v.) to rob of goods by open force (as in war), plunder; (n.) the act of looting; booty
The commanding officer warned his troops not to pillage the conquered city. (v.)
Pillage and murder became a fact of life in Europe during the Dark Ages. (n.)

Literary Term
BALLAD A song or poem that tells a story. The typical ballad tells a tragic story in the form of a monologue or dialogue. Ballads usually have a simple, steady rhythm, a simple rhyme pattern, and a refrain, all of which make them easy to memorize.

Usage

who’s, whose Who’s is the contraction of who is or who has. Whose is the possessive form of who.

EXAMPLES

Who’s [who is] going to portray the Navajo detective in the play?

Who’s [who has] been using my computer?

Whose artwork is this?

Homework
Read and answer questions for chapters 18 & 19.
For Monday, read and answer questions for chapters 20, 21, & 22.

WUP for Wednesday, 4/23

Lord save us all from...a hope tree that has lost the faculty of putting out blossoms.
--Mark Twain

Vocab
reprove (v.) to find fault with, scold, rebuke
Use the following example to write your own sentence using reprove correctly.
She reproved her staff for having followed orders blindly.

Lit Term
ATMOSPHERE The mood or feeling created in a piece of writing. A story’s atmosphere might be peaceful, festive, menacing, melancholy, and so on. Elie Wiesel’s Night (Collection 6), for example, creates an atmosphere of terror and sadness.

Usage

their, there, they’re Their is a possessive form of they. As an adverb, there means “at that place.” There can also be used to begin a sentence. They’re is the contraction of they are.

EXAMPLES

The performers are studying their lines.
I will be there after rehearsal. [adverb]
There will be four acts in the play. [expletive]
They’re performing a play by Lorraine Hansberry.

Homework
Read Chapters 15, 16 & 17 and answer the questions in your notebook.

WUP for Monday, 4/21

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. --Mark Twain

Vocab
restitution (n.) the act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position; making good on a loss or damage
They made restitution for the damage to the car but never fully regained the friendship of its owner.
SYNONYMS: compensation, reimbursement

Lit Term
AMBIGUITY A technique by which a writer deliberately suggests two or more different, and sometimes conflicting, meanings in a work. Langston Hughes’s poem “Harlem” (Collection 5) has an ambiguous ending.

Harlem

    
      What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore—
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over—
like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.

Or does it explode?

Usage

of Of is a preposition. Do not use of in place of have after verbs such as could, should, would, might, must, and ought [to]. Also, do not use had of for had.

EXAMPLES

You ought to have [not of] studied harder.
If he had [not had of] remembered the name of the author of “Mending Wall,” he would have [not would of] made a perfect score.

Homework
Read chapters 11-14 and answer the questions.