Death of a Salesman journals

Journal #1:
Choose one of the following statements discussed in class about which you feel most strongly. Then, explain your opinion and reasoning as to why you have formed this belief. Give examples to support your thinking. 
 
It's important to be popular to succeed in life.
If you work hard, you will be able to succeed in your career.
The American Dream is attainable for most Americans.
There is more pressure on men to make money in society.
I feel pressure to succeed financially.
Parents should always tell the truth.
If you think someone is suicidal, the best course of action is to confront the person.

Journal #2:
Part of Willy Loman's issues revolve around his nostalgia for the past and the "golden years" of his teenage son Biff. Do you believe that high school years are the "best years of your life"? Why or why not? Why do you think people say that so often? In your opinion, what do you believe your "best" years will be? Why?

Homework for week of April 28th

All week: Continue to read your independent novel. You should be reading two hours outside of class. I'll check this on Monday, May 5.
Monday: Complete journal #1 for Death of a Salesman
block day: Complete journal #2 for Death of a Salesman

Note: I'll plan to check journals #1 and #2 on Friday.

Homework for week of 4/14

Independent Reading:
This week, I am going to check-in with you on your reading on Friday, so plan on reading 30 minutes a day. Also, as we wrap up our poetry journals, I am going to ask you to write one of the fixed form poems for journal #6. I'll collect your journals on Friday.


Fixed form poetry rules:

Here are the rules for a villanelle:
Rules for a villanelle

Here is an example of a villanelle:
http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15377

Here are the rules for a sestina:
http://www.bewilderingstories.com/issue197/sestina.html

Here is an example of a sestina:
http://faculty.washington.edu/rmcnamar/383/bishop.html

Here are the rules for a Shakespearean sonnet:
http://www.sonnetwriters.com/how-to-write-a-sonnet/

Here is a famous example:
http://www.shakespeare-online.com/sonnets/18.html

Homework for week of 4/7

Monday: Finish third quarter reflection you began in class. If you were absent, the questions were sent to you on Google. Continue to read. I'll conference with everyone at least once in the next two weeks.
Tuesday: Finish journal #3. Review poetry terms: 12 Advanced Literary Terms  Quiz on Monday.
Here is a quizlet with terms: http://quizlet.com/40485745/flashcards
Read!
Block day: Read. Study for poetry quiz on Monday.
Friday: Read independent novel. Study for poetry quiz on Monday.