Winter Break Reading and Writing Assignment: Period 1, 3, 4

1. All students are responsible for reading one novel of at least 200 pages that is at grade level. Many of you checked out your novels during the last two days of class. If you did not, you still must read a novel that you have not previously read before.
2. For every 10-18 pages, you will select a meaningful quote that is moving, revealing, or insightful. You will copy it and the page number on the left and then do a Say/Mean/Matter (or Reveal) response for each quote. Say means to put in your own wors or to paraphrase or translate. Mean is what the author intended to say or point out--this can be short. The Matter or Reveal should answer one or more of the following questions: What does the quote illustrate or show about the characters or situation in the text? Or what truth about humankind is illustrated by this quote?
You must have a minimum of 18 entries.
2. You must read, revise your Declaration of Independence.

H. English Ten period 5

1. Reminder on Wednesday, December 15, 2017, you will have a short exam on the themes and characters of Does My Head Look Big In This? and 4-5 short response questions about the novel. 
2. Also, remember that you will meet in your literature circle groups as well on Wednesday.
3. You are also completing a write like, in which you identify ten or more categories (teachers; or grades; or hairstyles; something) Then reflect on a pivotal moment in each of these grades, Write about them as if the action or event was happening. Then, in a short statement, what was the lesson learned in each grade, or at each stage? This is modelled after Indian Education by Sherman Alexie.
4. Lastly, you will write an in-class essay, on our essential question: Do People Need to Belong? You may consult any of the articles, and texts used, so be sure to bring them to class on Wednesday.

H. Expository Composition period 6

Your Final will be on Wednesday, December 13th. At this time, you will submit AND present the Three dimensional artifact/artistic creation that synthesizes multiple sources, IS not computer generated, IS three dimensional; is visually pleasing, and using a variety of color, texture and most of all--REFLECTS THOUGHT, THE TEXTS, TIME, AND PLANNING--AT LEAST 5 HOURS OF IT.

H. Expository Composition

How does it feel to be a problem? I mean, a really big problem?

We have already investigated the life of W.E.B. Dubois. However, in order to understand Chapter 2 and later Chapter 3 of The Souls of Black Folk, we will need our devices to investigate the United States during the time Dubois lived and wrote.  We will investigate Dubois' life. 
We will also learn more about the time in which he lived. We will explore multi-media and online resources to create a timeline of his life and the events that influenced his writing, including the Souls of Black Folk 
First, we will explore Jim Crow and (Jim Crow 2) the reality of life faced by many blacks born in the aftermath of the Emancipation Proclamation    
We will also read copy of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. 
Procedure: You will work alone, taking notes on the various artifacts that you discover while on your journey.

H. English Ten period 6

Carefully re-read and annotate "Indian Education" by Sherman Alexie. Then, on the actual text please do the following: Which grade do you MOST associate with a growing self esteem?
With which grade do you think Sherman is most an outsider?  With with grade is there safety in numbers? With which grade or experience is Sherman alone? A Loner? Or happy to be an outsider? Please be ready to discuss on Thursday. Please also bring "Does My Head Look Big In This?"

H. Expository Composition period 6

1. In addition to the prompts Ereene Allen presented, do the following:
Which two poems from Holla If You Feel Me most moved you or inspired you to use writing as a tool for self expression? Discuss the two poems that you most liked from reading or presentation in a response of one page.
2. Model the poem: Black Father from page 26.

H. Expository Composition period 6

1. Select two moving, memorable quotes from The Souls of Black Folk (your reading of chapter one) and then copy at the top of your paper. Complete a Say/Mean/Matter journal demonstrating an ability to FIRST SUMMARIZE DuBois' quote BEFORE discussing your personal connections with the quote. you must have two entries--one full folded page per quote.
2. Then, complete your literature circle role sheet and be ready to engage with your group

H. Expository Composition period 6

1. Because its is college admission deadline week, no homework! Read your college insight questions out loud. Aim for precision. Use some of the sentence types (using semicolons, and colons) to combine some sentences. READ YOUR WORK OUT LOUD!
2. Work on your College apps.
3. Bring your texts--The Souls of Black Folk and The Fall of Rome to class tomorrow.

H. English Ten Thanksgiving Assignment

1. Continue reading Does My Head Look Big In This? For the next 100 pages--up to page 203 (Chapter 24). For every 7-10 pages select one meaning statement from the narrator or a character that is surprising or moving or meaningful.  Copy the passage down. Include page number. Then complete a Dialectical Journal or Say/Mean/Reveal Response for EACH of your selected quotes.  You already have a peach journal cover to hold your responses.   If each student selects one passage or quote for every 7-10 pages, you will have 10-14 journal responses.  Be ready to share some of your responses when we return.

H. Expository Composition & The Souls of Black Folk

Visit the following links to learn about W.E.B. DuBois. Then when finished complete the Reflective Journal about what you read and viewed to learn more about W.E.B Dubois and the time period surrounding his life. Resources--be sure to thoroughly read BOTH as there will be a quiz on Monday. 
Encyclopedia Britannica https://www.britannica.com/biography/W-E-B-Du-Bois
The History Channel Video: http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/w-e-b-du-bois/videos
In class on Friday, we read the the Forethought (page 3 in the green text) and the beginning of Chapter 1 of The Souls of Black Folk . On a SEPARATE SHEET of paper, respond to the following questions. Your answers should reflect your feelings, as well as experiences and what has been understood from the reading.
1. DuBois says that the problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line.  Why was the color line a problem when DuBois was writing? List details to ensure that you understand the time frame and the social norms for blacks and people of color.  Do not use "back then" in your response. Find and use the correct date range in your response.  How is the problem of the 21st century, still the color line?
2.  What is the unasked question that Dubois aims to answer in his writing?
3. How does Dubois recognize that he is different from his young peers and "playmates".  When is he happiest around them?   How does this feeling relate to that of the invisible protagonist of the Invisible Man?

H. Expository Composition period 6

Final Draft of Oedipus/Oedipus at Colonus/Theme essay is due tomorrow!

H. Expository Composition period 6

Essay Planning Guide Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4BLVnt1qsfkZWppRDdfbWU4dnM/view?usp=sharing

H. Expository Composition perid 6

1. Essay Work: First, be sure to have selected 8-10 of THE BEST quotes from Oedipus or Oedipus at Colonus to support your claim/thesis or idea you want to prove.
2.  Construct and write a thesis statement for the song that you analyzed-- I have found ALL missing song summaries (Since it is easy for you to write a thesis on a song--why not a text?)
3. If you are ready to weave in quotes and support and begin writing--do so!!!! Don't wait for me to tell you to write an essay that is due before Thanksgiving Break!!!! Spend 30 minutes writing!!! Yay!!!
4. Think about: How is another group you belong to (race or ethnicity) a "Nation Within A Nation". List ways or write a paragraph

H. Expository Composition period 6

Writing the literary essay: elaboration and selecting the best quotes.
Link to reading: http://www.newton.k12.in.us/hs/english/vanduyn/eng11-12ap/A%20Guide%20to%20Writing%20the%20Literary%20Analysis%20Essay.pdf
Short Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V__y74UvzYo
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_oA-tPO_sE

H. English Ten period 5

Modelling/Imitating "Nikki-Rosa" You will re-read the poem, "Nikki-Rosa" and then create your own version or imitation of hers.  Your imitation should use the same first three or four words as she does, but then personalize for your ethnicity, race of even gender if you choose.

Summary Versus Analysis

Visit the links tonight to review how to differentiate summary from analysis:
https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/uploads/files/ExpandingHorizons/SUMMARYvsANALYSIS.pdf
and second: http://www.westga.edu/~bjames/Analysis%20vs.%20summary%20doc.pdf

H. English Ten Period 5

Text of the week for SOAPS Analysis
Nikki Rosa by Nikki Giovanni. Read, listen and analyze the poem. Then complete your SOAPS and precis based on the poem. Also create 3 questions based on the poem.

Evening

Review Test

H. English Ten period 5

1. Be sure you have finished your research of the hijab, by visiting the sources that have been hyperlinked.  You only need to complete ONE Reflective Journal, although you are visiting 4 sources.  You complete ONE reflective Journal in which you combine information from the other sources.

H. Expository Composition Period 6 Homework

1. Read Article of the Week: What Non-Black People of Color Owe African-Americans. Complete a SOAPS sheet and read, highlight and annotate the article.  Be prepared to discuss the article in at least two small groups.
2. Read, listen, review EACH of the following materials regarding THESIS statements. Jot down notes as you see fit.
https://depts.gpc.edu/gpcltc/handouts/communications/literarythesis.pdf
Literacy Analysis Thesis Statement
Crafting A Literary Thesis

H. Expository Composition period 6

Following is the rough draft of an opening paragraph for an essay on a theme. read the paragraph and then answer the questions that you were unable to answer in class:

In The Three Theban Plays, more commonly known as Oedipus Rex; Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone, a  subtle universal theme lays the foundation for the tragedy that dogs Oedipus and his entire biological line.  Most readers attend to  the horrific details the oracle predicts: that Oedipus was doomed to kill his father and marry his mother.  No matter how heinous those crimes, the fault of the story neither lies in blind Oedipus doing exactly what the Oracle predicted nor his denial of it. Rather the tragedy lies in the plot Lauis and his wife Jocasta hatch to outsmart the Gods, fate, destiny, in the first place.  Although man is knowing, he fashions “words and stagecraft too” words are tamed in “the net of his mind”. Nevertheless, pleads  the chorus, man is a finite being, and although he exerts much control over his being, ultimately there are many “things” he cant not control, order, escape or outwit.  The true tragedy lies in thinking we can do so. 

Questions: Write out the sentences that appear to make claims or express opinions. 

2. Which sentences appears to be the thesis statement?  3.  What does the paragraph do well and in what areas is attention needed? 4. Based on the opening paragraph, we would expect the next paragraph to.......

Prologue of the Invisible Man

Today, we will begin our new unit by reading the Prologue of the Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison.
After reading it once, listen to it here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdGdtRmF6J98eJiv0UfDFYTFRBPk7kKWh
Next, we will answer text dependent questions found here:

Text Dependent Questions—Prologue to The Invisible Man

1.      In what ways are you invisible? List was you are invisible to peers, teachers, people…..

2.      Why does the author need to clarify that he isn’t a spook?

3.      Why might people refuse to see someone?

4.      Why would someone say, “I might even be said to possess a mind?”

5.      What does it mean to be seen?

6.      How might it feel to be “unseen”? List four adjectives that might describe the feeling.

7.      Whose fault is it that the narrator is invisible? Defend your response with a sentences or evidence taken from the text.

8.      What can we infer about the blond man who “still uttered insults though his lips were frothy with blood”?

9.      Explain the irony of the Daily News reporting of the incident.

10.  Why might rates for electricity been so expensive for the narrator?

11.  Describe the invisible man’s “hole.”  What items in or aspects of his hole might be metaphoric and what might they mean?

12.  Why does the narrator label himself “Jack the Bear” and how does this idea of his current existence give significance to the rest of his narrative?

13.  Find as many oxymorons or paradoxes as you can in the prologue.  Consider especially the fact that the Invisible Man needs light, as well as his statement that Broadway and the Empire State Building are “the darkest spots in our culture.”  What is the meaning and/or significance of each paradox that you have identified?  (If you struggle to interpret the individual paradoxes, try to discuss the overall significance of paradox in the prologue.)

14.  What role does paradox in general play in the invisible man’s existence?

15.  Is the invisible man’s mode of existence heroic?  Why or why not?

H. English Ten period 5

1. Think about, and then identify an event from your past in which you felt cool or uncool. Use details that appeal to sight, hearing, touch or other imagery to help an audience see what you were wearing, or what you did, or how you acted.  The purpose is to SHOW dont tell.

The Hijab

Resources and Recent News About The Hijab:
Al Islam: Why hijab?
Hijab: Veiled in Controversy National Geographic Video
What I wish People Understood About My Choice to Wear the Hijab
https://www.rt.com/news/408129-father-beaten-daughter-hijab/

American Literature Period 1

1.Write a brief thank you note to the student who provided feedback on your essay.
2. Add to your Rough Draft of your Essay if you have less than THREE pages. Re-read your essay and then, continue writing. If you have not incorporated quotes from the texts, please do so.
3. Read over the Puritan Handout--The Puritan Mind

H. English Ten Article of The Week Link

Article of the Week: New Research Finds That Cool People Break the Rules, but Only Certain Rules: https://newrepublic.com/article/118113/cool-people-break-rules-only-right-rules
Homework: Would Antigone be called, "Cool"? Defend your interpretation in 1-2 paragraphs.
2. Are you "cool"? Write a brief essay in which you support your coolness, or "uncool-ness" using your understanding of this weeks Article of the Week and your experiences, observations or what others say about you. Begin your essay with, "I am Cool" or "Cool I Am Not". Your essay should be two pages or more and must be handwritten or typed.
3. Finish your SOAPS. NO SUMMARY Needed.

H. English Ten period 5

1. Re-read Antigone Scene 5.
2. Complete your SOAPS using THREE Subject; THREE PURPOSES (purposes should begin with academic verbs in their "to" form.
3. Construct an academic summary regarding your self selected article of the week.
4. Bring your Say/Mean/Matter Journals to class on Tuesday.

H. Expository Composition period 6

For each of the following modes: Narration; Compare; Contrast; Negation; Analogy; Description; Process Analysis; Classification/Division; Definition and Exemplification do the following:
1. Write a short definition of the mode
2. Identify, what does a writer/author do when using this mode? Why?
3. What is the purpose or intent of this mode--what does this form of writing hope to do or accomplish?
4. Example/Image
Don't forget your Article of The Week: Complete your SOAPS using THREE Subject; THREE PURPOSES (purposes should begin with academic verbs in their "to" form.
3. Construct an academic summary regarding your self selected article of the week.

Honors Expository Exposition Period 6

1. Continue Working on your "Lessons Learned from Oedipus" Essay. Write for twenty minutes uninterrupted.
2. Then, think of your own Oedipus project before I assign you one!

H. Expository Composition period 6

1. Finish your Oedipus Open Minds, 5 quotes on both sides; an image on each side; 2-4 adjectives on both side of the line.

H. English Ten period 5

What does Antigone have in common with Danae; Niobe; Lycurgos; and Cleopatra (either in personality/temperament or fate)?  Remember to study: What is an allusion?

H. English Ten period 5

Article of the Week Link Here: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/1060/COLLEEN%20WENKE.pdf
Too Much Pressure by Colleen Wenke
Homework: If needed, re-read our article of the week, "Too Much Pressure". Then complete your SOAPS Analysis, Academic Summary, and 2 RT; 2A&Y; and 2 On My Own Questions.
Link for Character Bio Poem: http://www.hamburgschools.org/cms/lib/NY19000277/Centricity/Domain/499/Bio%20Poem%20Directions.pdf

H. Expository Composition per 6

1. Continue working on your personal statements for the UC's or Common application. Please try to have at least two personal insight questions finished by your block day.

H. English Ten Period 5

You will complete your Article of the Week and SOAPS + summary. You will then re-read a portion of Antigone Scene 3 with the same readers from yesterday. Next, as a class, read Ode 3. Then, you will complete all of the questions (1-9) in in the green text on Scene 3 and the Ode 3 on page 722. If you do not have the green text, Mr. Holloway has copies of the questions for those without the sheet. You may need to take a pitcure of the questions and then share with others if not enough! 
Your Assignment can be found at the following link: Agenda Periods 1,3 5 (period 5 on bottom and second page)

H. Expository Composition Period 6

When Oedipus at Colonus begin, Oedipus lands at a holy land, sacred to the Eumenides (also known as the Furies).  Who are the Eumenides?(name each of them)  Why is it appropriate the Oedipus’ journey brings him there?

Oedipus also lands on ground sacred to Prometheus and Poseidon. Use Wikipedia or Edith Hamilton’s mythology to research who each deity was, there purview or powers, and why it is fitting that Oedipus lands there.

Prometheus:

Poseidon:

When Oedipus salutes the Eumenides, what might this signal about Oedipus relationship to and with Apollo?

In addition to Oedipus’ prayer, how do the allusions to the Eumenides, the city Athens; Prometheus and Poseidon predict retribution and power for Oedipus? 

Consider Oedipus defence on page 102. What are his strongest points, in your opinion? 

Personal Insight Questions

Please visit the following link: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/personal-questions/index.html

Additionally, view the video at the following link, sponsored by UC TV entitles, How to Answer the UC Personal Insight Questions.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIUYvIZD10Q Today, we will write paragraphs in various expository modes to bring us closer to our culminating essay and to sharpen and refine writing for college admissions statements.

Personal Insight Questions

Please visit the following link: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/personal-questions/index.html

Today, we will write paragraphs in various expository modes to bring us closer to our culminating essay and to sharpen and refine writing for college admissions statements.

H. English Ten Period 5

What Reasons does Creon give for not allowing Polyneices to be buried? b. How does the Choragos react to Creon's decision? c. In lines 83-87 what news is the sentry reluctant to discover?   d. When the Choragos asks, "can it be that the Gods have done this?" it enrages Creon. Why do you think it does?
e. On the basis of Scene I, Characterize Creon's strengths and weaknesses and justify theses opinions. f.
Scene 2: 1. What motivates Antigone: pride; love; or principle. 2. Why do you think Ismene changes her mind about her brother's burial. Do you think Antigone is justified in rejecting her support, or is Antigone being to hard on her sister?  3. Antigone says the citizens of Thebes are afraid to speak out against Creon. Do you agree? What historical and contemporary examples can you give of individuals who failed to protest immoral actions by their leaders? Why might someone be silent other than fear?

H. English Ten period 5

1. Add to your Character Wheel for Creon's character.
The assignment that I was going to have you do--the questions-- for homework will instead be assigned for classwork!

H. Expository Composition period 6

In class we read the Packet up to page 113. Please do a quick read.  Although we will re-read in class tomorrow, you will NOT be able to understand, value or appreciate the change in Oedipus' fate without reading first. We will also have a class assignment based on having already read.

H. Expository Composition period 6

Be sure to fully finish your reflection. We will begin Oedipus at Colonus in class tomorrow.

Honors English Ten period 5

1. Finish your Character Wheel with Creon as the third character. Please use the following specifications:  What character says (3); What Character Does (2); What Character Thinks (2); What Other Says About Character 0; What Character Does Not Do: 2

H. English Ten period 5

1. Visit Study Sync and Preview the Unit.
2.  Here is the link for the online text Antigone translated by Fitzgerald (the same as in our textbooks!) https://mthoyibi.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/antigone_2.pdf
Based on your reading and understanding of The Prologue and the First Ode, respond the following questions. You DO NOT Need to write the question, simply responses that are in complete sentences in most cases: Antigone First Response Prologue and Ode

Honors Exposition Period 6

As an Honors Class, the reading you undertook in class, on Friday, was truly Honors and College Level.  In part because of the vocabulary and sentence structure, but mostly because of the maturity and philosophical nature of the text.  For Monday's Socratic Discussion (in which desks are arranged in a circle, and YOU pose questions of your peers) please do the following to prepare: Re-read over key parts of the text, "On Tragedy". Particularly: Plot (pg. 228); Unity of Plot #2 bottom of page 231; Discovery; pg 234; Aim of Tragedy (page 235).
1. Write a full page reflection: What elements of "On Tragedy" transformed your understanding and why? What elements of the text demanded most from you? Which parts most resonated or stuck with you?
2. What figure or character from popular culture (real or fictional) now best fits the definition of a Tragic Hero, or Their Story A Tragedy? Why?
3. Lastly, compile several questions about the text and Oedipus that are Author and You or On My Own Questions for discussion on Monday.  To be fair, all students should have no fewer than ten total questions.

H. Expository Composition period 6

1. Finish The Story Chart identifying elements of Rising Action, Climax, Resolution, etc.

H. English Ten period 5

1. It would not hurt for ALL students to re-read pages 685-689 in the Green Literature Text that can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4BLVnt1qsfka0hHMGIyWVJmLWc/view?usp=sharing

2.  Complete one Character Reflective Journal, in which you select a quote from the play, then write--what does that quote Say/Mean and What does it Reveal about The Character Who Speaks? 

Be ready to discuss tomorrow!

H. English Ten period 5

1. Complete Antigone Anticipation Guide. Bring and be ready to discuss!

H. Expository Composition Period 6

You all got out of homework on Friday--keekeekee! Please complete the following survey using Google Forms about your College Admission Intentions. Find the survey here: https://goo.gl/forms/1vk47ywv8OIXzp7n2  Please complete before Monday, September 25, 2017.

H. English Ten period 5: Origin of Greek Drama and Tragedy

View BOTH of following short, animated clips that allow you to better understand the origin of Greek Drama and Tragedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjLrMxO4cys&t=35s  and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRy6KmOvZfU  If the videos don't work, write down the url address and search for them on Youtube, or YouTube Education. Then, complete the TED Reflective Journal based on your viewing (even though the heading is different, still use it for the short videos).

Using Semicolons and Colons

Please use your headphones to hear while you read Grammar Girls explanation of semi-colons and colons. Click here: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/semicolons

H. Expository Composition period 6

1. We created levels of questions for the Poverty essay: 2 Right There; 2 Author & You; 2 On My Own.
2. We read Oedipus to page 16 in the red text/224.

H. English Ten period 5

1. Select your own article of choice from the Voices section of The Huffington Post. Complete a SOAPS Sheet and an Academic Summary on your reading.
2. Bring "The Cold Equations"

H. English Ten period 5

1. Visit the following link to learn, 'What is a sentence?"https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/sentence/what-is-a-sentence.htm
Afterward, take the quiz, by clicking the green link!
2. Complete Exercise B on the Complex Sentence Practice Handout.
3. Begin Working on First Read, "Story of An Hour" on Study Sync. It is due Friday!

H. Expository Composition Paragraph of Definition Revision

Revise your paragraph of extended definition so that: 1. You are defining an abstract concept that is worthy of a definition. Only define terms in which your definition may be different from the masses; the word may have changed OR have an alternate connotation in a community you may be a part of.
Your paragraph of definition MUST do the following:
1. Begin with a formal definition obtained from a dictionary. 2. Identify the class of the word (is it an emotion; state of being; time period or time frame, etc.) 3. Provide synonyms for the word or its class, to help the reader create associations. 4.  Provide an example of what the word is. 5. Use either an analogy or negation to further define your term.  Your paragraph of definition must also use semicolons and colons in at least two instances.  Remember, this is a paragraph and not an essay.
2. You must use the graphic organizer--blue--to brainstorm before submitting your final paragraph.

Close Reading Questions

Re-read the portion of Oedipus Rex began in class yesterday. Then respond to the following questions: 1. What is the occasion as the play begins? 2. Why are mourners thronged around the palace of Thebes? 3. Summarize what the priest tells Oedipus. 4. Why are the citizens of Thebes there? 5.Name three results or outcomes of the current plague that Thebes is facing. 4. What line, in your opinion demonstrates King Oedipus devotion to his citizens? 5. What riddle does Oedipus now need to solve? 6. In the Ode of Entry, the chorus calls upon Athena; Phoebus; and Apollo. Look up each of these Greek deities, on Wikipedia (no need to write the definition) but once you know who these deities are, respond: Why does the Chorus call of each of them to aid the city of Thebes? 7. On page 14, Oedipus says, "I speak of course, as a stranger to the story and stranger to the crime, being to late your last citizen.." what is ironic, almost humorous about this statement given what we know about Oedipus? 8. Find another example of verbal or dramatic irony. 9. What is Oedipus the King trying to see? What can he see all around him?

Comprehension The Cold Equations

The Cold Equations Study Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4BLVnt1qsfkUV92dWpWNkRVbmc/view?usp=sharing

Homeroom Broadcast

https://lausd.wistia.com/medias/6tjg7g3nan

Oedipus Rex by Sophocles as translated by Paul Roche

Here it is: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4BLVnt1qsfkU3ZfVDdoeTFMUG8/view?usp=sharing

H. English Ten period 5

1. Remember to create Levels of Questions based on The Cold Equations and your own from any text. If I am correct, you should have a total of 8 questions.
2. Please bring the short story to class tomorrow and your headphones and Chromebooks.

H. English Ten period 5

1. Reading, Annotating and Listening: The Cold Equations.
Carefully continue reading and listening to "The Cold Equations". The links to the audio are provided on posts two or three days earlier. Use your PDF copy to underline or make marginal notes, and to record comments, thoughts, or impressions.
2. Be sure to finish the Context Clues and Reading Comprehension (I believe this was assigned) in Study Sync. I extended the Window.

H. Expository Composition A Paragraph of Definition

1. Review the selected sections of the packet distributed today on Definition.

2. Select an idea (word) that you would like to, would enjoy, or feel challenged to define. Write a paragraph using any three modes: negation; exemplification (examples); formal definition; by class or function.  Feel free to visit the following sites for additional assistance:
http://www.wou.edu/~corninr/wr135/definition.html
https://www.davis.k12.ut.us/cms/lib09/UT01001306/Centricity/Domain/7332/Extended%20Defintion%20Essay%20Instructions%20GO%20Rubric.pdf

H. English Ten Period 5

1. Finish the written response to the question, "Which of the Five Reasons to study Literature do you feel is the most important?
2. Be sure you have submitted your  assigned studysyc sync start task.

H. Expository Composition period 6

1. Continue reading the definition essay, "Tortillas" in our online text. For each paragraph, inductively work and try your best to describe what or how the author discusses tortillas. Does he ever simply define tortillas?
2. Think of a word that may have more than one meaning, or more than one type of meaning. Write that word down--no sharing. Think about the word and your experiences with it.
3. Finish your SOAPS that you began in class on "My First Conk"
4. Review the Modes of Exposition.

H. Expository Comp. Period 6

Click here to access the online text: Patterns for College Writing:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4BLVnt1qsfkdkR2SEYtc281RXc/view?usp=sharing
2. Scroll down to page 501 in the actual text, respond to the 2 questions posed by the Census Document, then answer questions 1,3 on page 502. Finally, respond in a thorough complete answer that is at least two paragraphs to the Journal Topic.

Selected Videos to Review SOAPSTONE

Click on any of the following to review your understanding of the SOAPSTONE Strategy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0_x7qBQkH8&t=60s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEZYNHOL5vQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ-Vcj-sezc&t=44s

Which of the three videos do you find is most thorough? Why?

H. Expository Composition period 6

Unit I What does it mean to see? Click the link to record your response in 40 characters or less:
https://answergarden.ch/share/526729
Homework: Under the Comprehension section of  "My First Conk" answer questions 1-3. Under Purpose and Audience: 3-5; and under vocabulary projects, answer question number 2 (substituting more formal word for each of the 6 slang words Malcolm uses). You do not need to write out the questions, just their answers completely, demonstrating understanding and awareness.

H. English Ten period 5

1. In Study Sync, complete the next exercsie as part of the SyncStart Unit on Context Clues. Submit by August 27th.
2. Finish the aspect of the SOAPS sheet: 3 purposes total; one claim.

Indentifying Pronouns and Antecedent Practice

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UO2x-LxHlZ258xPRwOuQvOktvOn-NAEbLoG7yC_z9Yw/edit?usp=sharing

Dear Ms. Guy Letter

Write a letter of introduction to me, your English teacher. Model your letter after my letter to you, or you may do your own thing! Be sure that your letter is at least three full paragraphs.  Your letter must begin with two quotations. These quotes can be from a noted thinker, author, personality, historical figure, celebrity or entertainer.  I am impressed when the sources of your quotes are varied. Be sure to include the quote, and its source.  Your quotes should reflect an insight or epiphany, a goal, a reflection, or something that inspires you, reflects who you are or want to be. 

After your quotes, and your opening salutation, describe yourself reflected in three categories: your summer accomplishments and travels, your interests/hobbies/competencies or goals. You must also include a short assessment of yourself as a student.  Who were your English and History teachers last year? What is your favorite subject and why?  What should I know-- and you know about yourself as a student? 

Your tone should be academically appropriate but at times conversational to mark your authentic voice. 

End your letter with an appropriate closing, your signature, your printed name, and your period. 

H. World Literature Period 5

1. Synthesis essays are due. NO essays accepted after Tuesday. I will accept essays today.
2. Read Chapter 11-13 of The Fall of Rome. Study questions will be posted later this morning.
3. Identify puzzles are also due!

AP English Literature

Senior Reflective Essays ARE DUE TOMORROW. If you have not done the collage-- put together a few pictures or images from your high school journey.  If you already have done so and sent it to me during the beginning of the year--don't stress. If you haven't don't worry about it.  The pictures are simply part of reflecting on you and your development over four years. 

AP English Literature period 1

1. Senior Reflective Final Drafts of Essays are due THIS THURSDAY, MAY 25th.
2. Final drafts of resumes and one page personal reflections are due on May 30th.
Remember to bring all novels to my class, and all textbooks to the lobby area for book clearances.

H. World Literature Period 5

1. Work on--that is--write your synthesis essay.
2. Work on your Identity Puzzles.
3. Re-read Chapters 4-6. Read Chapter 7. There will be a reading quiz on Tuesday.

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Continue to work AND REVISE your Senior Reflective Essay.
2. Continue to work on/tweek your Resume.
3. Continue to work on your Personal Statement

H. English 10 period 3

1. Select one passage from Fahrenheit 451 that has visual, auditory, or historical imagery.  Copy down that excerpt on your white paper. Then draw the image you see. It must be colored and use most of the page.
2. Finish part 1 of Fahrenheit 451. Then you must complete three full Reading, Reaction Records for pages 35-46ish; 46ish-60; and pages 60-68.

H. World Literature Period 5

1. Make your cheat sheet to use for your synthesis essay part 2.
2. Finish chapter 4; 5 and 6 of The Fall of Rome.  Make marginal notes, or notes on a sheet of paper. For each chapter, select a sentence or event that is meaningful or poignant.
3. Your Identity Puzzles are NOT DUE YET, however, you should still work on them.  Think of all the various fissures and fractures within your race or ethnicity. 
4.  Work with your group on your literature circle presentation. Due dates are sooner than you think!

AP English Literature

1. Second rough draft due!! Remember to read out loud your first draft. Many students are in different phases of their writing.  Be sure to re-read the prompt so that there is--somewhere in the essay-- a discussion of a text or experience in an English class.  So far, Yesica; Madeline, Salvador and Jose came to their one-on-one feedback appointments.
2. Bring those books that you are reading.

Reading Fahrenheit 451 period 3

Attached is a link to a reading strategy site known as Reading Quest: Making Sense in Social Studies
The site has several graphic organizers and strategies to help you make sense of your reading, summarize it, ask questions of it and engage in a text.  Visit the link above and then download a graphic organizer: Storymap; Storypyramid; Chararacter Plot Map; 3-2-, A,B,C brainstorm or Even QAR Relationships. Complete one of the graphic organizers and submit before 12:57

The Importance of Telling Stories

Today, we will read a series of stories and narratives and look at some of their shared characteristics, in hopes of improving our own stories.
here is the link to the online textbook that has many of the short narratives we will read. Among those I selected are : The Black Table is Still There; No Wonder They Call Me A Bitch; My Field of Dreams; Thirty-Eight Who Say Murder.
I may also suggest, Chanclas; and Hair by Malcolm X.  Textbook linkL http://www.mtcarmelacademy.net/uploads/1/1/7/5/11752808/patterns_for_college_writing_laurie_g_kriszner_12th_edition.compressed.pdf

AP English Literature Senior Tasks

Senior FInal Tasks

1   You and a group will read a novel of your choice daily, in class, and discuss in literature circle groups.  Each member will have a role, from Discussion Director; Tweeter/Summarizer; Connector; Literary Luminary

2.       As discussed, you have a Multi-genre, multi-page Senior Reflective Essay. Final Draft is due on Monday, May 22, 2017

3.       Additionally, as stated, all seniors will review directions and format to compose and or update a Senior Résumé.  Your resume should be formatted to obtain an internship or job.  It should have sections for skillsets; accomplishments and extra-curricular activities in addition to those listed on the Purdue website.

4.       All Seniors will submit a one page Senior Statement of Purpose or Life Philosophy.

Please read, view formats and sample resumes at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/719/1/
For beginning assistance of a Statement of Purpose, visit the following for tips: https://crunchprep.com/gre/2014/powerful-statement-of-purpose
Reflection: What was helpful in the resume workshop? The statement of purpose workshop? What do you want others to know about you, your skill sets, experience, maturity or hardships overcome?

H. World Literature period 5

Carefully Re-read, if needed, any portion of The Fall of Rome. Then, for each chapter, create a Reading Reaction Reflection (located under handouts). Complete one for each chapter. You will have three.
2. you may chose to re-read over your reflection and song analysis as we prepare to write the Synthesis Essay Draft.  We will either write it tomorrow or Friday IN CLASS.

H. English Ten Period 3

1. Write a brief thank you note to the student who provided feedback to your Chapter 3. Thank them for the areas in which you believed you needed help or candid feedback.
2. Continue to work on your chapter 3 paying attention to the Writing Checklist Created in Class.
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 1. Continue revising your Chapter 3 Using your rubric and the feedback you were given.
2. Be sure you have studied your Ray Bradbury Reflective Journal, The first several pages of Fahrenheit 451 and the Ray Bradbury Influences for a brief reading quiz.  Also, review punctuating quotations.
3. Be sure to complete the Reading Reaction Record based on re-reading F451.

AP English Literature period 1

I will need to "back off" a little of scoring your assignments to catch up on my sophomores.  Those of you desiring to assist: stop by Monday, or Wednesday, or Thursday from 3:15-4:15 to assist in entering scores for SOAPS, and easy assignments.
2. Be sure that you and your group browse to find either one of the following: A Contemporary Fiction or Other Novel that you and at least 2-3 other students are willing to read and CHECK IT OUT OR ORDER IT.  You must make your decision by Monday.
3. I found the Review Grids.  If you did not get one, you may get it Monday.

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Review a bit; relax; rest. Get a good breakfast (boiled egg; fruit; granola). Remember to bring two pens and two number two pencils. Meet at 7:30 in the Lobby area to go to Charles Drew.  Ms. Noel will have light snacks that I provided (gum; granola bars; maybe fruit). Enjoy!
AP Reflection will either be uploaded or completed in class.
Bring outstanding books: The Kite Runner; The Fall of Rome; Oedipus (red book) on Thursday.

AP English Literature Period 1

Study. Read. Bring your thesis statement wheel to class. Review any papers, journals notes. Write down factoids about The Kite Runner; Review Your Open Minds...anything to review--and again, rest!

H. World Literature Period 5

Your interviews of two individuals are due on Monday. Be sure you re-read your Research questions and reorder your questions or phrase them so that they are open ended, if needed. 

2. If you left your questions with me, be sure to check your email and spam, as I emailed them to you. 

H. English Ten period 3

1. Finish reading the sample AP English Essay (Lord Chesterfield) to see how a rhetorical analysis is structured.
2. Be sure to finish viewing the videos/reading interviews and exploring About Ray Bradbury to complete the Reflective Journal.
3. Bring your second draft of your Rhetorical Analysis Essay to class on Monday.
4. Check out or purchase Fahrenheit 451. 

H. World Literature Period 5

1. Reading Set of journal for Literature Circle Novel Chunk #3.
2. Dont forget to do two literary luminary sheets as tomorrow you will meet in your literature circle groups!
3. Bring Hip-hop Generation. Focus: Chapter 2

AP English Literature period 1

At this point ladies and gentlemen, studying for the AP Exam is in some ways, "on you". Before the exam there are some things you will need to do:
1. Read a poem a night from your Perrine Text and then complete any ten questions from page 655.
I would start on Chapter
2. Read your returned major data work sheets; any essays, notes and handouts.
3. Go through your notebook and highlight and categorize literary terms.
4. Create a cheat sheet with universal themes from texts we have read.
5. Re-read or review a text of literary merit that you read outside of AP Lit.
6. Review a Shakeperan text that you read, if you have read one.
7. Read your journals on The Kite Runner; Literature Circle Stuff.
8. Be ready to discuss The Stranger and The Kite Runner
Brings these each day---at this point, it isnt about learning new material. It is about review/refresh and getting rest.
Lastly, congratulate yourself!!!! You have worked hard, read several texts, written and analyzed more and should feel proud! Start going to bed a half an hour earlier each night BECAUSE REST IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN GET. IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN REVIEW. IF YOU FALL ASLEEP THEN WHAT HAPPENS??????

AP English Literature

Take the online quiz on literary terms and devices. I chose it because it is online and has examples. Submit a half sheet with the number correct over 120--or however far the quiz lets you go--It can be found here: Lit Term AP Quiz

H. English Ten Period 3

1. Continue revising Chapter 3 and writing your rhetorical analysis essay draft--for those who didnt have one today.

AP English Literature

Quiz on Literary Terms that were posted on the board. Study Definitions. 
Bring The Stranger/The Kite Runner.
First 15 min-quiz. Then poetry discussion and in-class analysis of assignment.
Then read scored essay on a poem. Discuss The Stranger;s Ending and applicability to Modern Literature

AP English Literature Period 1

There is the extra-credit AP Review Exam tomorrow from 9:00-12:00. Please be on time. You may bring food! Expect to write three essays!

1. Review, using your Perrine Literature text the following terms: point of view; tone; sound devices: alliteration; consonance; rhyme; repetition (write out definitions); onomatopoeia; meter; iambic pentameter.(Write out brief definitions)
2.  Finish The Stranger. Complete and print another Reading Reaction Record.
3. Finish The Kite Runner ?(if you havent already done so!)
4. Complete the Multiple Choice Practice on the Two Poems.
5. On Monday, bring "The Century Quilt"; and The Stranger.
I should not have to direct you to organizing your returned assignments, journals, summer reading, soaps, notes for the novels read in for this class: Chronicle of A Death Foretold; The Oedipus Cycle; The Piano Lesson; The Fall of Rome; The Kite Runner; The Stranger; Your Throwback re-read. Gather assignments for each text and place in different folders; or a notebook with dividers. Begin re-reading and reviewing journals for the Open Question.  Review the powerpoint for the Open question. 
Review the strategies: SOAPS; DIDLS; TWIST; SIFT.

H. World Literature Period 5

 Exploring Qualitative Research
 Qualitative Research Methods Overview:
http://www.ccs.neu.edu/course/is4800sp12/resources/qualmethods.pdf
What is Qualitative Research http://www.qrca.org/?page=whatisqualresearch

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Carefully read and take notes on what you read from your Perrine Literature Text; pages  647-654; and pages 668-669. Both chapters are about poetry, the reading of Poetry; and the devices analyzed to better understand poetry.
Reflect:  What is your favorite poem? Why? Be able to identify the poem by author and title. How did reading the sections above on poetry enhance your understanding? What was the most important line or segment of your reading (The Perrine Text).
2. From where ever you are, read two chapters of The Stranger. Expect a brief (I mean it this time) quiz on Part 2 chapters 1-2 ish.

AP English Literature Period 1

 file:///F:/ap10_frq_eng_lit.pdf


The Calendar is uploaded and under Class handouts and Readings.
1. Reflection: what strengths and weaknesses did you have in your essay? What difficulties did the prompts pose for you, if any?
2. Read, The Stranger (the chapter you are on) and complete and print a Reading Reaction Record.
3. find your Perrine Literature Text! Bring!
4. Bring Practice Multiple Choice text.
5. Please alert parents, our practice AP English Literature Exam will be this Saturday, April 22nd from 8:30-12:30 Please be on time. This is the major review worth 26 extra credit points. 

H. English Ten period 3

1. Complete the Narrative of Frederick Douglass Review Sheet Front and Back.
2. Those students who did not complete the sensory detail reflection on their chapter, complete that reflection ({todays handout)

H. World Literature Period 5

1.  Identify as many brand names designers, clothes, goods and services as you can. Were you in any way influenced by hip-hop music in your knowledge of these brands? 

2.     Do you feel that hip-hop music has encouraged you to live above your means? That means to want what you can’t afford? Or to expect goods and services that are extremely costly? If yes, how so? How does hip-hop music or music and popular culture generally encourage us to want more and more?  Discuss the impact of effect of materialism.

 
Links for this weeks "Interim" Focus on Materialism:
1. The Glorification of Materialism in Hip-hop

2. Materialism is bad for you, studies say
3.  The Psychology of Materialism and Why It's Making You Unhappy
4. “Can’t Buy Love: Materialism Kills Marriages.” ABC News. ABC News
5. Video: The Story of Stuff

 Lyrics to Stylin by Foxy Brown
After hearing the song "Stylin" by Foxy Brown do the following: research the name brands listed/identified in the song.  Ms. Guy will note them.  Then respond: Do you feel that many women today express the attitude toward stuff? Why?  Do you think this increases with age?