Thursday, February 26, 2015

Extra Credit - Due Tomorrow



Take a look at the image below. Write a paragraph or two explaining how this political cartoon expresses English Imperialism.


Thursday, February 12, 2015

Regarding "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" Project

The project parameters can be found in our folder. Remember, the project is due on February 20th.

Alternative Assignment

For students that want an independent assignment (either voluntarily or by inactions taken while in a group) the details are below. Students will be notified on Monday, February 16th, if they are responsible for the independent assignment.

Answer questions 1-11 on page 835 of our textbook
Read Coleridge's Dreamscape: "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" on pages 837-838
Answer questions 1-4 on page 839
Prepare for a comprehensive test of both the poem and essay that will be given February 20th.
All questions will be due on February 20th.

Monday, February 9, 2015

Review for The Hobbit chapters 17-19

What terms do Thorin and Bard come to?

What army makes the first attack?

Name the armies in the Battle of Five Armies.

What stops Thorin’s advance?


Where does Bilbo take his final stand?

Why isn’t Bilbo found until the day after the battle?

Who turned the tide of the battle?

What gifts does Dain give?

What becomes of Beorn in later years?

What changes does Balin notice in Bilbo?

Monday, February 2, 2015

Review for The Hobbit chapters 13-16

What does Thorin give Bilbo?

Which hall leads to the Front Gate?


Why do the dwarves leave the underground halls?

Why does Smaug decide to destroy Lake-town?

Why do the men of Esgaroth destroy the bridges?

How did Ravenhill get its name?

How old is Roac?

When does Thorin first name himself King under the Mountain?

How does Bilbo leave the mountain without being caught?

What is Bilbo’s plan to avoid war?