Category: English and Language Arts

  • ENG II Blogs: Julius Caesar

    For this unit your blog post should be one of the following: Explain which of the four main characters is actually the protagonist of the play. Explain if the play is a defense of the Roman Republic (democracy) or an attack on the future Roman Empire (monarchy).

  • Teaching Shakespeare: Julius Caesar Viewing Questions

    When watching the film Julius Caesar (Mankiewicz, 1953) during our class. It is important for students to take notes every day while watching the movie, using the provided set of questions. Since the film is not divided into Acts, you will need to split the viewing sessions across multiple days. Along with the movie, students…

  • ENGII Blogs: Dante’s Inferno

    Read pg 645-664  Blog about #14 or 15

  • EngII: Test Essay Retake

    Students will be abel to re-write their essay and turn it in by Monday, April 15. The question below refers to the selection “from Candide.” At first, Candide naively believes Pangloss’s teachings about life. However, by the end of the story, Candide’s opinions change. Explain what causes Candide’s philosophy of life to change. Cite specific…

  • EngII Dante’s Inferno

    Complete the worksheet (englishii-unit04-dante) Individual Work: Read pg 645-664 Ans # 8-13 Blog about #14 or 15 Create one of the following: a map of the Inferno, one of the demons, or one of the circles/levels of Hell (Examples) Group Presentations: Each group must create a dramatic presentation of the readings given to them. The…

  • ENG II Blogs:Personas Project Blogs

    Clearly, select the best and worst presentations. Be sure to explain your choices and know that your post will be kept private. Additionally, explain ways that you could have been better prepared for the presentation.