phil journal 7

Journal # 7

Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow. ~Aesop

Phil Journal 6

6: There is some negativity in deconstruction. I wouldn't deny this. You have to criticize, to ask questions, to challenge and sometimes to oppose. What I have said is that in the final instance, deconstruction is not negative although negativity is no doubt at work. – Jacques Derrida

Phil Journal #5

5. “Postmodernity is said to be a culture of fragmentary sensations, eclectic nostalgia, disposable simulacra, and promiscuous superficiality, in which the traditionally valued qualities of depth, coherence, meaning, originality, and authenticity are evacuated or dissolved amid the random swirl of empty signals.”
― Jean Baudrillard

Phil Journal #4

4. “Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies”.

-Nietzsche

Philosophy Class Prompt #2

Writing Prompt 2.

 

The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.

-Friedrich Nietzsche

Pre-AP Timed Writing Prompt

Write an expository essay about how Fahrenheit 451 can still be used as a warning to people in America today.  Hint – be sure to mention what the novel is warning against and how.

Philosophy Journal

A man said to the universe:

“Sir, I exist!”

“However,” replied the universe,

“The fact has not created in me

A sense of obligation.”

 

                -Stephan Crane

Literary Device Toolbox List

Metaphor- comparison between two things that are basically unlike but have something in common

Simile- comparison between two things using like or as

Plot

Theme- Underlying message of a story

Imagery

Tone

Mood

Inference

Alliteration- repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

Personification- When human-like traits are given to animals, objects or ideas.

Allusion- Indirect reference to a different literary work or famous person or place

Hyperbole- truth is exaggerated for emphasis

1^st person POV- story is told from the narrator’s point of view. Pronouns used- I, we, us

3^rd person POV- Story told from narrator outside of the action. Pronouns used- He, she, they

Omniscient POV- when the narrator sees into the minds of all the characters in a story

Theme- underlying message about life or human nature that the author wants the reader to understand

Connotation

Denotation

Irony

Onomatopoeia

Oxymoron

Anaphora

Assonance

Metonymy

 

Mood List for Poe

Scared

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Gloomy

Spooked

Frightened

Dark

Apprehensive

Horrified

Creepy

Freaked Out

Trapped

Hopeless

Shocked

Terrified

Suspicious

Panicked

Disturbed

Alone

Claustrophobic

Paranoid

Disgusted

Despaired

Uncomfortable

Anxious

Nervous

First Six Weeks Test today!!

Congrats guys, on the end of your first six weeks. Good luck today!!!

JFK /Caesar differences

Similarities

ü  Both loved by the people

ü  Had enemies

ü  Killed by conspirators

ü  Both had disease

ü  Both had good rhetoric

ü  Both got assassinated

ü  Countries mourned their deaths

ü  Both ruled for short period

ü  People will always remember them

ü  Both noble

ü  Both ruled powerful nations

ü  Both charismatic

ü  Both had wives and affairs

ü  Both war time leaders

ü  Both chosen to lead by people

ü  Both had peoples trust

ü  Both assassins killed

ü  Both civilizations segregated

ü  Both political families

ü  Both killed during important events

ü  Both had “right hand men”

ü  Both in politics

Differences

ü  JFK shot, not stabbed

ü  JFK died in hospital

ü  JFK wanted peace

ü  Different ages

ü  One person killed JFK

ü  Different civilizations

ü  Different time periods

ü  Kennedy was president, Caesar was king

ü  Rome’s riot after assassination worse

ü  Technology

ü  Caesar known as a great general

ü  JFK against absolute rule (communism), Caesar for absolute rule

ü  Kennedy accepted defeat

ü  JFK calm

ü  Civil War in Rome, Cold War with America

ü  Caesar didn’t have children

ü  JFK lived in a more “advanced” culture

ü  Different languages

Transition Words

Time
Then
Now
Next
First
Second
Contrast
However
Nevertheless
Yet
Even though
Despite
Cause & Effect
Therefore
Thus
Hence
Consequently
General To Specific
In fact
Especially
For instance
For example
Similarity
Also
In the same way
Likewise
Similarly
Emphasis
Even
Indeed
Truly
Of course
Support or Evidence
Additionally
Equally important
Furthermore
Moreover
Conclusion/Summary
Finally
In conclusion
On the whole
In summary

Boys advance!

Boys move on after defeating Poteet. Good job! TJ is proud.  Next round of playoffs tomorrow night against Lovejoy at Kincaid Stadium at 8:00.

Guys, fantastic job with the substitutes!

You will receive Easter chocolate for great behavior while I was monitoring the golf tournament. 

Great job, boys soccer!

Boys advance!!
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Great season lady's soccer team!

We're proud of you!
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Great week! Act One is done.

Guys and girls, you've made it! We finished Act One.  Next week were moving on to Act Two.  Keep up the hard work.  From the test, it seems like the majority of us are grasping the text.

TJ Boys Soccer Champs!

Good job guys! Playoffs start Friday. Congrats!
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Julius Caesar vocabulary

This Week’s Words

1. verse drama
2. blank verse
3. iambic pentameter
4. repetition
5. parallelism
6. rhetorical questions
7. cast of characters
8. stage directions
9. dialogue
10. synopsis
11. foreshadowing
12. predict
13. scene
14. historical background
15. side notes
16. paraphrase

Last Week’s words

1. Archetypes

2. Tragedy

3. Catastrophe

4. Soliloquy

5. Aside

6. Dramatic irony

7. Tragic plot

8. Tragic hero

It's a great Monday to begin reading Julius Caesar!

Folks, today we will get started reading the play! 

Baseball after school today.

Please come out and support your baseball team today after school. Its a home game so I look forward to seeing some of you there. Remember, you can receive extra credit for being there.

Thoughts for Friday

Many of you guys are doing a good job today on your test.  I have observed quite a few people who are falling behind on their binders, though.  Please remember that as we get closer to the end of the year, we need to remain focused on what is most important: learning.  Have a nice weekend and come prepare Monday to start the text of the play.

I'll be out this afternoon.

Boys and girls,

I will be in training this afternoon.  Remember to leave your Elizabethan English practice words with the sub.  I will retrieve them later.  Don't forget tomorrow we have a test over Shakespeare and  Julius Caesar. There will also be a binder check.

Parent Conference Night today!

I'm looking forward to seeing your parents tonight.  Bring them by to collect report cards from 4:30-8:00.  Have them sign in to have your lowest daily grade dropped or 10 points added to a test grade. Your choice! Cookies will be provided.

Welcome back!

Folks, I hope you had a wonderful break and are now ready to start the final leg of the semester. We have a lot of work to do!

Last day before Spring Break

Guys, today we are starting our unit on Julius Caesar. We will watch a powerpoint over Shakespeare's life. This Spring Break, watch for extra credit assignments to posted on the blog. Be safe and careful this break!

Pre-AP writing assignment for Metamorphosis postponed until after Spring Break!

Metamorphosis paper due date moved to the day after Spring Break. Paper is now due on March 19th.

TAKS is behind us now!

I'm very, very proud of each and every one of you.  Having spoken to many students, I'm hearing feedback that you guys tried as hard as you could.  We wont get scores for a few weeks, but I want you guys to know that it is a tremendous success, no matter what.  You all gave it your best, and this is what matters most.  Good luck to all of you and look forward to Julius Caesar, among other things.  A much deserved Spring Break begins next week.

ONE DAY LEFT!!!

Here we go guys, the last day of preparation.  Keep in mind that today will be shortened due to assembly schedule.  This is so that we can rehearse exactly what needs to be done tomorrow. You will be meeting in your testing room during the assembly time. Today we will keep it light and do our best to review the main points of what we will do tomorrow.  Don't forget the  TAKS Gameplan, TAKS Skeleton and the Open-Ended Response format. 

Complete TAKS terms list

1. Analogy           drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect such as words having a similar relationship

2. Analyze           break down into parts and explain the parts

3. Chronological Order   events put in order in which they occurred

4. Classify            arrange into groups by common qualities

5. Compare         to tell how things or people are alike

6. Concept          Grouping of objects, events, or ideas that have similar characteristics.

7. Conclude        determine something based on information and reasoning

8. Conflict            struggle between opposing forces or people

9. Consecutive  one after another in order

10. Contrast        to tell how things or people are different

11. Demonstrate              describe, explain, or illustrate a concept using examples, evidence and details

12. Evaluate        use evidence or standards to make judgment about the strengths and weaknesses of a position on a particular issue

13. Evidence       your basis for belief or disbelief

14. External Conflict        struggle from an outside force

15. Fiction            not true, made up - Example: novel

16. Generalization           detailed facts to broad statement

17. Infer               make an educated guest based on facts or evidence

18. Internal Conflict         struggle from a need, a desire, or emotion from within

19. Non-fiction  true or informational material Example: Biography

20. Persuade      use evidence to convince

21. Predict           guess as to what will happen next based on clues or evidence

22. Quantity       number indicating how much or how many

23. Summarize  retell major ideas in your own words

24. Support         details or information that prove a concept

25. Verify             prove true or correct by evidence

Two days of preperation left!

We need to remain serious and focused over the next two days.  We're on assembly tomorrow to do a last minute run-through. If you have questions, now is the time to ask. Tutoring before and after school, today and tomorrow.

Last Saturday before TAKS

Saturday school is looking good today. I want to thank everybody who came out and is dedicated to being successful. Great job guys!

TAKS Essay overview