NCS English II Honors - American Literature

English III is a study of the tremendously diverse literature that has been produced in America from the time of the Native Americans to the present day. The primary focus of this course is to study and gain a better knowledge of the our culture by examining various literary works, critical reviews of such works, and secondary sources such as art work, movies, songs, etc.

Monday, September 25, 2006

The Crucible Reading Notes - Act Four

Please answer the following in your posts for Act Four of The Crucible:
A. Observation - Write who, what, where, when, why, and how for the historical context of each reading. (Remember, this should be your longest section.)
B. Interpretation - Write down your questions in regard to what the text means. You do not need to immediately find the answers to every question, but at least make note of them.
C. Application - You must have a personal opinion such as how the selected passages or question makes you feel, how it has meaning or lacks meaning, or why it is difficult to accept, etc. Optional !!!D. Lists - Make a couple of lists in an attempt to clarify observations, characters, interpretations, and applications. Many times lists can alleviate confusion and further understanding. Please remember that this post is worth 50 points and is due by 8:00a.m. on Tuesday morning, 10/3/06!

Friday, September 22, 2006

The Crucible - Act Three Reading Notes

Please answer the following in your posts for Act Three of The Crucible:
A. Observation - Write who, what, where, when, why, and how for the historical context of each reading. (Remember, this should be your longest section.)
B. Interpretation - Write down your questions in regard to what the text means. You do not need to immediately find the answers to every question, but at least make note of them.
C. Application - You must have a personal opinion such as how the selected passages or question makes you feel, how it has meaning or lacks meaning, or why it is difficult to accept, etc. Optional !!!D. Lists - Make a couple of lists in an attempt to clarify observations, characters, interpretations, and applications. Many times lists can alleviate confusion and further understanding.

Please remember that this post is worth 50 points and is due by 8:00a.m. on Wednesday morning, 9/27/06!

Thursday, September 21, 2006

The Crucible - Act Two Reading Notes

Please answer the following in your posts for Act Two of The Crucible:

A. Observation - Write who, what, where, when, why, and how for the historical context of each reading. (Remember, this should be your longest section.)
B. Interpretation - Write down your questions in regard to what the text means. You do not need to immediately find the answers to every question, but at least make note of them.
C. Application - You must have a personal opinion such as how the selected passages or question makes you feel, how it has meaning or lacks meaning, or why it is difficult to accept, etc.
Optional !!!D. Lists - Make a couple of lists in an attempt to clarify observations, characters, interpretations, and applications. Many times lists can alleviate confusion and further understanding.

Please remember that this post is worth 50 points and is due by 8:00a.m. on Friday morning, 9/22/06!

Saturday, September 16, 2006

Reminder on the Crucible Reading Notes

Please don't forget to sign your post with your real name! Also, please separate the four sections with A, B, C, and D which will make it much easier to grade! Thanks, y'all! Mrs. V

Friday, September 15, 2006

The Crucible - Act One Reading Notes

Please answer the following in your posts for Act One of The Crucible:
A. Observation - Write who, what, where, when, why, and how for the historical context of each reading.
(Remember, this should be your longest section.)

B. Interpretation - Write down your questions in regard to what the text means. You do not need to immediately find the answers to every question, but at least make note of them.

C. Application - You must have a personal opinion such as how the selected passages or question makes you feel, how it has meaning or lacks meaning, or why it is difficult to accept, etc.

D. Lists - Make a couple of lists in an attempt to clarify observations, characters, interpretations, and applications. Many times lists can alleviate confusion and further understanding.

Please remember that this post is worth 50 points and is due by 8:00a.m. on Monday morning, 9/18/06!

Monday, September 11, 2006

Monday, September 11, 2006

Write your response to the "Beauty of the World" sermon by Jonathan Edwards. Does it even sound like the same writer? How is the sermon different? How is it the same? Does this change your view of Edwards?

Friday, September 08, 2006

Friday, September 8, 2006 - Edwards Discussion

Write your response to "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards. How is it similar or different to what you have been taught about God? What would you want to say to Jonathan Edwards about this sermon if you could talk to him?