Juniors' 3rd Quarter Exams for RESEARCH

Take note of the definition of the following words:

Introduction, Statement of the Problem, Research Objectives, Null Hypothesis, Assumption

Remember the two (2) Types of Objectives [General and Specific], the two (2) Types of Hypothesis [Null and Hypothesis], and the five (5) Characteristics [S.M.A.R.T.= Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Reasonable, Time-bound]

You need to write your own STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM (with SPECIFIC QUESTIONS), HYPOTHESIS, and ASSUMPTION based on two (2) research titles provided.

Therefore, be ready to construct/write/compose your own paragraph (STATEMENT of the PROBLEM) with SPECIFIC QUESTIONS, and sentences for your HYPOTHESIS, and ASSUMPTION for each Research Title.

IMPORTANT: Notebooks in Research will be Collected after your Research Exam.

SENIORS' Final English Lesson/Homework for the 3rd Quarter

Read "Two Kinds" (photocopy of the short story). On your notebook, write the meaning of the following words: Prodigy, Lop Off, Reproach, Listlessly, Sauciness, Cascaded, Squabbling, Snotty, Dawdled)

On 1-whole sheet, write ONLY the answers to the following questions:

A. COMPREHENSION RESPONSE

1. What did Amy’s mother want so much for her daughter? Infer her definition of prodigy.

2. What kind of mother was she? Cite an instance that illustrates every description.

3. Initially, how did Amy feel about awakening the prodigy in her? How did these feelings change?

4. How did Amy regard herself? How did this affect her feelings about her mother’s quest?

5. Pick out lines that show Amy’s disinterest in piano lessons.

6. Amy’s mother remained silent after Amy’s disastrous performance. What did her silence mean? What was the effect on Amy?

7. What could be an ideal scenario, one in which the desires or objectives of the mother and Amy are accommodated, thereby avoiding any clash or hostility between the two?

8. Reread the dialog between 30-year-old Amy and her mother about the piano. How does the mother’s attitude strike you compared to how she struck you earlier on?

9. Would you say the mother succeeded in bringing out the prodigy in Amy?

10. “And after I had played them (‘Pleading Child’ and ‘Perfectly Contended’) both a few times, I realized they were two halves of the same song.” Explain what this means.


B. VALUES

1. What is expected of children in Chinese families? Are these expectations similar to Filipino parents’ expectations of their children? What makes you say so?

2. What kind of daughter was Amy? In what way can you relate to her or her experiences?

3. What kind of son or daughter are you? What exactly is your role or place in your family? Recall an incident in your life that illustrates this.

PARENT'S/GUARDIAN'S Signature MUST be placed beside the last word of the last item on the last line of the paper.

Play Production Schedule for Seniors

Here's the checklist I have made...

Micheau had their Make-up, Dress, and Technical Rehearsal last Tuesday, November 25 at the Gym. They just need to polish the transitions of scenes. However, they need to work better on the blocking, execution of lines and acting, as well as the sound/music.

ADT’s schedule for the Make-up, Dress, and Technical Rehearsal at the Gym is on Wednesday, November 26 at 12:10 PM. Wednesday has shortened period classes. ADT students will have their two-period TLE beginning 7:00 AM.

Barbe’s schedule is as follows: on Wednesday, November 26 at 7:00-8:50 AM, Barbe will have their classroom practices. Ms. Encarnacion generously gives the 1st half of her two-period TLE from 10:00-10:50 after Recess. Barbe’s Make-up, Dress, and Technical Rehearsal at the Gym starts at 3:10 PM on Friday, November 28. Ms. De Luna’s 4:10-5:10 period on Friday will be spent for the said practice.

Thursday’s English period is the time for each section’s promotion in school. Be ready for the promotion (Approved Tarpaulin/Poster/Leaflets). Only a scene or two will be performed in each class that will be visited.

The Saturday practice is yet to be approved. Upon approval, the schedule of the final rehearsal will start at 1:00 PM inside each section’s room. All the props/set/backdrop MUST be kept within the classroom by Saturday, November 29. ATTENDANCE will be CHECKED.

WE NEED TO SOLVE THIS: Making sure that the backdrop is all black. FINDING a cheap rental for Sounds (and Lights?) – the budget will be equally divided into three.

REMEMBER: Regardless if your class wins first place or not, your grade DOES NOT DEPEND ON THE AWARDS/SCORE. WHAT’S IMPORTANT is that you do everything in accordance to the correct process of the production. NO APPROVAL MEANS NO GRADE.

Seniors' Schedule of English Classes This Week

Monday - Submission of Final Draft and List of Roles/Staff for the Play Production Script; Quiz about the Short Story, "The Lottery Ticket", Purpose of Fiction, and Plot Lines;

Checking of Homework about "The Necklace",

(Rehearsal for ADT-2nd Period for English) and (for Barbe's Research: Submission of Final Questionnaire Matrix and Letter for your Survey)

Tuesday - 2 period-Rehearsal for Micheau's Play Production

Wednesday - Rehearsal for Barbe's Play Production

Thursday - Regular Class for All Sections (Topic: "The Necklace")

Friday - Rehearsal for ADT's and Barbe's Play Production

VERY IMPORTANT: Please find Time to Rehearse (Breaks, Vacant Period/s, etc) since Wednesday and Friday classes will be interrupted

ENGLISH IV 2nd Quarter Exam

1. VOCABULARY WORDS: Anon, Carafe, Contrived, Droop, Feigned, Loftiest, Mortician, Pomp, Ruddy, Sinuous, Swooned, Treacherous, Votive

2. Read and UNDERSTAND the selections and introductions we have discussed about Roman and European Literature
· INTRODUCTION: 4 Major Writers of Rome
· The Strategem of the Wooden Horse and The Fall of Troy
· The Enchiridion
· INTRODUCTION: Reading the Epic
· Nibelungenlied: The Death of Siegfried
· The Song of Roland: The Death of Roland

3. MISPLACED MODIFIER (The use of Only, Just, etc.)

4. DIRECT to INDIRECT SPEECH (Changes in Tense and Person occur)

5. VERBALS: Participle, Infinitive, Gerund

6. PRESENT PERFECT only! (HAVE + Past Participle)

7. Why does Rome hold the secondary position in the classic literature of antiquity?

8. THE LITTLE PRINCE: The Wisdom from the Fox

Reminders to All 3rd Year Students (O.L.A., O.L.C., O.L.L.) for this Week

• Be ready for a LONG TEST. Study everything we have discussed for the second quarter. Study hard. If you always do, then, study harder.

• Your notebook will be checked and will be considered as a Minor Project for Research for this quarter. Bring it during our Research Period.

• Apply the correct format for Chapter 1 (Cover page, Introduction, Statement of the Problem, Objectives: General and Specific, and Hypotheses: Null and Alternative).

• The printed copy of Chapter 1 will be submitted on Friday. Here is the schedule of the submission per section: Recess Time for O.L.A., Lunch Break for O.L.C., and Research Period for O.L.L.

• Please refer to the copy/copies of Chapter 1 I have offered/lent you. As a group, you may go to the library to have a better understanding on how to write Chapter 1 during your free time.

• Those groups who intend to submit a complete Chapter 1 (which includes the Assumption, Significance of the Study, Scope and Limitation, and Definition of Terms) on Friday will have bonus points.

• If you find it a little difficult writing Chapter 1, please set a schedule with your Research Subject Teacher for consultation. He will be willing to help and guide you in writing the first four parts of the chapter.

• A special task will be given to all group leaders before the 2nd quarter examination days.

BOOK ANALYSIS: The Little Prince

I know you’ve waited for the Guide Questions. So, here are some more tips for the format…

Your Original Title for the Analysis (Write Subtitles for Each Part as well)

Introductory Paragraph (1 Paragraph with Only 3 Sentences)

Don't get too detailed here. It's just the introduction. Provide basic information about the book, and a sense of what your analysis will be about. You should include:
· Title (underlined)/Author of the Book
· Publication Information: Publisher, year, number of pages
· Genre
· A brief introduction to the book and your analysis.

Body Paragraphs (3 to 4 Paragraphs Only)

This is where the real content enters the picture. By reading this part of your book analysis, your teacher will be able to determine whether you read the book and understood the story.

Start by explaining the author's purpose and/or the main themes of the book. Then you can summarize by describing the main characters of the story. Also, describe the conflict. Common conflicts include man vs. man, man vs. nature, and man vs. himself. The Little Prince may present a different kind of conflict. Describe it in detail.

Provide brief descriptions of the setting, the point of view (who tells the story), the protagonist, and other major characters. If there is a distinct mood or tone, discuss that as well.

The remaining body paragraphs should summarize the plot. Describe how it relates to the conflict. Begin with the rising action – the part of the story where events build. Then, describe the climax, where the story reaches its most dramatic or interesting point. The third paragraph should describe the falling action, when the conflict or problem is resolved.

Remember: Give only a concise plot summary! Along with the sequence of major events, you may want to discuss the book's climax and resolution, and/or literary devices such as foreshadowing. Be careful not to give away important plot details or the ending.

Your Conclusion (2 to 3 Paragraphs Only)

Briefly conclude by pulling your thoughts together. Say what impression the book left you with, or emphasize what you want the readers (of your analysis) to know about it.

This is an appropriate place to state your personal opinion of the book. Remember, a winning paper will use examples from the book to back up your comments. So, when you write about your own opinions, just be sure that you explain and support them with examples. Here are some questions you might want to consider:
· Did the author achieve his/her purpose?
· Is the writing effective, powerful, difficult, beautiful?
· What are the strengths and weaknesses of the book?
· What is your overall response to the book? Did you find it interesting, moving, dull?
· Would you recommend it to others? Why or why not?

References:
- Photo Courtesy of http://www.lookingglassreview.com/assets/images/The_Little_Prince.jpg
- Format from http://www.infoplease.com/homework/wsbookreporths.html
and http://www.homeworkspot.com/features/bookreports.htm

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