1. Welcome to Mr. Pandit’s English II Honors Literature Lounge

2. Tonight’s Homework I need a definition AND a complex sentence for each word. 16) unrelenting adj. 17) enumeratedv. 18) orbn. 19) impalpableadj. 20) inscrutableadj.

3. How to Create your Reading Logs: The Scarlet Letter

4. 1) Set up your page for Cornell Notes 2) Write the chapter number as the title under your MLA heading. 3) For each chapter, look for at least 2 quotes that involve: symbolism foreshadowing character insight

5. 4) In your cue column write the quote followed by the page number in parenthesis. Like this: “A throng of bearded men… the door of which was heavily timbered with oak, and studded with iron spikes” (14).

6. 5) Then, in the note taking area next to your quote, interpret the passage and react to it. Like this: This passage paints a vivid picture of the pious Puritan culture. Notice the juxtaposition of nature and justice (the oak door, next to the iron spikes). 6) In the summary area, create two questions about the chapter.

7. Sample Reading Log Hester Prynne Mr. Pandit/Period 3 English II Academic 7 October 2009 Title: Scarlet Letter Chapter 1 “A throng of bearded men… the door of which was heavily timbered with oak, and studded with iron spikes” (14). This passage paints a vivid picture of the pious Puritan culture. Notice the juxtaposition of nature and justice (the oak door, next to the iron spikes). Why does the author emphasize the iron spikes against the oak door?

8. Are there any questions? Remember, you need to have at least two quotes per chapter in order to receive credit for the reading assignment. These Reading Logs will count as a TEST grade

9. Let’s discuss the journal.

10. Now, a little background into the Scarlet Letter

11. Let’s Review the Homework I need a definition AND a complex sentence for each word.

12. Vocabulary List 2 11) intrusive adj. coming in rudely or inappropriately; to enter uninvited coming in rudely or inappropriately; to enter uninvited Sentence?

13. Vocabulary List 2 12) ignominy n. public shame or disgrace Sentence?

14. Vocabulary List 2

15. 15) inexplicable adj. unable to be explained or accounted for unable to be explained or accounted for Sentence?

16. Vocabulary List 2 15) epoch n. a milestone; a significant point in time Sentence?

17. Let’s continue recognizing our Elements of Fiction.

18. Welcome to Mr. Pandit’s English IIA Literature Lounge

19. Tonight’s Homework I need a definition AND a complex sentence for each word. 16) unrelenting adj. 17) enumeratedv. 18) orbn. 19) impalpableadj. 20) inscrutableadj.

20. How to Create your Reading Logs: The Scarlet Letter

21. 1) Set up your page for Cornell Notes 2) Write the chapter number as the title under your MLA heading. 3) For each chapter, look for at least 2 quotes that involve: symbolism foreshadowing character insight

22. 4) In your cue column write the quote followed by the page number in parenthesis. Like this: “A throng of bearded men… the door of which was heavily timbered with oak, and studded with iron spikes” (14).

23. 5) Then, in the note taking area next to your quote, interpret the passage and react to it. Like this: This passage paints a vivid picture of the pious Puritan culture. Notice the juxtaposition of nature and justice (the oak door, next to the iron spikes). 6) In the summary area, create two questions about the chapter.

24. Sample Reading Log Hester Prynne Mr. Pandit/Period 3 English II Academic 7 October 2009 Title: Scarlet Letter Chapter 1 “A throng of bearded men… the door of which was heavily timbered with oak, and studded with iron spikes” (14). This passage paints a vivid picture of the pious Puritan culture. Notice the juxtaposition of nature and justice (the oak door, next to the iron spikes). Why does the author emphasize the iron spikes against the oak door?

25. Are there any questions? Remember, you need to have at least two quotes per chapter in order to receive credit for the reading assignment. These Reading Logs will count as a TEST grade

26. Let’s discuss the journal.

27. Now, a little background into the Scarlet Letter

28. Let’s Review the Homework I need a definition AND a complex sentence for each word.

29. Vocabulary List 2 11) intrusive adj. coming in rudely or inappropriately; to enter uninvited coming in rudely or inappropriately; to enter uninvited Sentence?

30. Vocabulary List 2 12) ignominy n. public shame or disgrace Sentence?

31. Vocabulary List 2

32. 15) inexplicable adj. unable to be explained or accounted for unable to be explained or accounted for Sentence?

33. Vocabulary List 2 15) epoch n. a milestone; a significant point in time Sentence?

34. Let’s continue recognizing our Elements of Fiction.