Welcome to English 9 honors! Pick up an index card on the desk under the white board (under the “Practice” board. Find your seat.
Who are YOU? Get into pairs based on the name you have written on your notecard. These pairs can be friends, romantic couples, etc. Most of these pairs are literary duos; however, some are from comics, movies, and popular culture. Once you are in your pair, find three things that you and your partner have in common. For example, maybe you have both traveled to the same place. Don’t simply write that you go to John Champe, or are in Ms. Kennedy’s English class. Share out.
Who is Ms. Kennedy?
Famous Crests and Coats of Arms From “Real Life” and Literature
The Language of Heraldry
Heraldic Colors Yellow or Gold – Generosity White or Silver - Peace & Sincerity Black - Constancy (& sometimes Grief) Blue - Loyalty & Truthfulness Red - Military Fortitude & Magnanimity Green - Hope, Joy & sometimes Loyalty Purple - Royal Majesty, Sovereignty & Justice
Heraldic Animals Bear—Protectiveness Bee—Industriousness Camel—Perseverance Dog—Loyalty Double Eagle or Eagle—Leadership Dragon—Defender of Treasure Falcon or Hawk—Eagerness Fox—Cleverness Griffin (part eagle, part lion)—Bravery Horse—Readiness to Serve Lion—Courage Pelican—Generosity and Devotion Raven—Constancy Snake—Ambition Stag, Elk, or Deer—Peace and Harmony Tiger—Fierceness and Valor Unicorn—Extreme Courage Wolf—Constant Vigilance
Heraldic Symbols Axe – Dutiful Bridge – signifies a governor or magistrate Crescent – Enlightenment Crosses – Christian sentiments Crown – Authority Fire – Zeal Flaming Heart – Passion Fleur-de-lys (stylized Iris flower) – Purity Hand – Faith, Sincerity & Justice Heart – Sincerity Horns & Antlers – Fortitude Lightning – Decisiveness Moon – Serenity Oyster Shell – Traveler Ring – Fidelity Scepter – Justice Star – Nobility Sun—Glory Sword—Warlike Tower or Castle—Fortitude and Protectiveness
Common Design Features Chief - broad stripe across top of shield Fess - broad horizontal stripe through center Pale - broad vertical stripe through center Bend - a diagonal stripe Chevron - an upside-down "V“ Passant - an animal shown walking Rampant - an animal standing on hind legs First coat of arms can be linked all the way back to the 13th Century; 1200s. Evolution occurred over time to signify feudal systems. Slight variations were made for family member roles.
Volunteers for examples for each of the four quadrants-two volunteers for each quadrant.
Once requirements are given, share personal example. Tell students that these need to be detailed.
Syllabus Three Things
Homework Sign and fill out the last page of your syllabus. The rest of your syllabus should remain in the front of your binder. Supplies are due next week. Tissues!