Read this link:

Part of your assignment before our class on Wednesday is to read this link below.  It does a wonderful job of summarizing the history of sonnets, the purpose of them, what Shakespeare did well, and most importantly, it groups the sonnets according to the theory of a sonnet 'cycle.'  In essence, it tells you which sonnets go with which--a very useful thing for students about to embark on sonnet analysis and essay-writing: )

The Story of the Sonnets

To Choose or Not to Choose...

It's time to pick a sonnet--one that you will become very familiar with in our 30 or so remaining days this year.  I'm providing a link to a complete list of sonnets--browse, jot down some numbers, and be ready to choose on Wednesday, April 18th.  Remember, it's first come, first serve.  Don't miss out on a good one!

The Sonnets



The link to the various numbers is on the left hand side, and there are even handy-dandy summaries and definitions.  Happy hunting!

The Big Test

Your Odyssey test is Tuesday, and I want to amend what I previously told you about its contents.  Here's what you need to study:

• Storyline/Events
• Characters
• Epics/Epic Heroes
• Hero's Journey
• Literary Devices
• Stock Epithets
• Odyssey background
• Your movie notes(may be used on test).

Also, please remember that your study guide may be completed by Tuesday for extra credit on your test....your decision, of course.

Peace out.