Thursday, September 20, 2012

English IV Carpe Diem Poem

Develop and hone lyrics for the Carpe Diem poem/ song in any style. Your song/poem must have a distinct tone, imagery, and must use various forms of figurative language.

Monday, September 17, 2012

English II (Preach IT!)

Religion in the South at that time was the backbone of people’s lives. Ms. Angelou relates an amusing anecdote about a church service gone out of control. Southern Fundamentalist churches are known for their high-energy services. Compare the passion of the church service Ms. Angelou described with a service of another religion. What are the similarities? What are the differences? Is one religion more devout than another? Choose a religion you would like to use as a comparison. You must be either very familiar with the religion you choose, or research it through sources such as family members, friends, clergy, the library, or the Internet. 150 words

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

English IV Middle Ages

Summarize your research on the Middle Ages by addressing the following in a 150 word response: * What were the main features of feudalism, and how did feudalism change the social structure of Anglo Saxon England? * How did the influence of the Church grow in England and how was religion seen by Kings and the masses? * How did the Black Death or bubonic plague cause the end of feudalism?

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

English III Journal- Fear as a Motivator

Many people would agree that fear is one of the most powerful motivators of human behavior. Fear of injury makes us buckle our seat-belts. Fear of failure makes us study or work harder. Edwards and other pastors used harsh warnings in their sermons to make "sinners" understand the danger of their actions and situation by actually FEELING the fear and horror of their sinful state. Do you think fear is a great motivator? Write about what motivates you and whether you would use fear to motivate someone else.