English 9 Honors
Everything you need to be successful in DeMiero's English 9 Honors classes.
“The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst
Dive into the complexities and emotional depth of James Hurst’s “The Scarlet Ibis” with this comprehensive guide.“The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst is a poignant short story that explores themes of pride, love, and the complexities of sibling relationships set against...
William Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet”
“Antigone” by Sophocles
Overview One of the world’s greatest plays of all time, “Antigone” has endured for more than 2450 years. Written by the great Greek playwright, Sophocles, this play is the final installment of his “Oedipus” cycle, which includes “Oedipus Rex,” “Oedipus at Colonus”...
Perseverance: Following the “Rabbit-Proof Fence”
A continuing journey Since we're looking at the thematic concepts of adaptability and perseverance, we'll be watching Phillip Noyce's 2002 film "Rabbit-Proof Fence." An important trait of good literature is that it allows us to safely and intelligently grapple with...
“Secondhand Lions” and “The Secret Lion”
“The Secret Lion” Author Alberto Álvaro Ríos tells this wonderfully conversational coming of age tale that is somewhat autobiographical. Ríos is an educator and an author, too, and still actively involved in the academic community. Check out his Web page: • Alberto...
Have you planted “Marigolds”?
Eugenia Collier’s short story challenges us to think about that moment when we transition from youth to adulthood. It’s clear that her narrator has thought about this deeply, and only after several years has she been able to put her thoughts and experiences into...
Spike Lee’s “Crooklyn”
In this 1994 release, director Spike Lee takes us on a trip to Brooklyn, New York in the early 1970s. Co-written by Lee and his sister Joie and youngest brother Cinqué, this is a quasi-autobiographical snapshot of the richly diverse environment of one of America’s...
“The Door”
“The Door” This film, by Juanita Wilson, is a powerful tribute to one family's tragic experience following the Chernobyl nuclear accident that occurred in 1986 in what was then the Soviet Union territory of Ukraine. By focusing on the simple story of Lena and her...
My Name/Where I’m From/New American
Parent/Guardian as Observer on Canvas
Parent/Guardian access to Canvas CLICK HERE: Parent Access to Online Student Systems Thanks to our wonderful tech coaches, here are the directions for you to follow if you want to observe your student's work in any of my classes. It's great, I strongly encourage you...
A word about Skyward
Okay, okay. I’ll admit it: As a teacher, I despise Skynet… er, ah, Skyward. However, as a parent of an MTHS student, I love Skyward Family Access.
So, I understand that I’m trying to have it both ways when it comes to this wonderful, horrible Web tool. Of course I want to know how my son is doing in his classes, but I don’t want to be enslaved to updating Skyward on a daily basis for my students.
But, it’s more complicated than that. Let me explain…
Tim Burton’s “Big Fish” is a whopper
Slam Poetry
What is Slam Poetry?Characteristics Performance is key – usually to an engaged audience Poet is often on stage where they recite their chosen work Heavy focus on intonation and inflection May be performed by more than one person "Slams" originated in Chicago in the...
Welcome to Café Verona!
Welcome to Café Verona! You are about to embark on a remarkable journey of self-exploration through poetry. Consume as much poetry as you can – there are free refills, after all – and don't be afraid to try something new off the menu. Enjoy! Here's a copy of the Café...
Project Greenlight’s “Stolen Summer”
Here’s a real sleeper of a film that came from the most unlikely of places – a reality show on HBO. It’s rare that a film explores the complex themes of faith, coming of age and prejudice in any meaningful manner, but this film somehow pulls it off quite well. It’s...