The attached assignment is due on Thursday, April 28th. 

Complete the poetry close reading worksheet for "The Cremation of Sam McGee" found on Page 417 in the textbook. Then, answer questions 1 - 5 on Page 425 in the textbook. 

1. The poet identifies herself as a mirror in the first stanza and a lake in the second stanza. What type of figurative language does she use in both stanzas? Cite evidence of this figurative term.
2. What type of figurative language is used on line five when she describes her eye as “the eye of a little god?” What does that mean to compare her eye to that of a god?
3. In the second stanza, what type of figurative language is being used to compare liars to the candles or moon? What does that mean?
4. What type of figurative language is used in the very last line of the poem? What it mean?
5. What is the effect of Plath's choice to write the poem from a mirror's perspective?

Please watch the attached video and answer the question below:

What is the overall message of this video? What evidence do you have to support your claim? How well does this video convey the message?

Today you will begin composing an individual film review. The review can either be on a movie that you liked or one you did not like.
It is a minimum of four complete paragraphs and it must contain all four of the components that we have learned about it class.
This assignment is due at the end of the class period tomorrow.
Be sure to pay close attention to:

 

1. Spelling and Grammar - 10 pts
2. Overall Presentation – 10 pts
3. Thoroughness in critique and reasoning with strong methods of persuasion 20 pts
4. It needs to have an interesting title 5 pts
5. You need to highlight your main claim and underline your three supporting pieces       of evidence. 5 pts
50 POINTS POSSIBLE

Read the two film reviews passed out in class. Conduct a close reading following the "How to Read Non-Fiction" rubric passed out in class. Answer the following questions for each film review:

1. What is the reviewer’s main claim? Give 2 pieces of evidence that support that claim.
2. What is the background information given?
3. Identify his argument for the review?
*do not forget proper citations
*evidence should be EMBEDDED in your answer; it should not act as a list.

1. What is the reviewer’s main claim? Give 2 pieces of evidence that support that claim.
2. What is the background information given?
3. Identify his argument for the review?

Read the attached movie review for Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises.

Then, on the back of your notes, complete the following:
1. Identify 1 thing you notice the review does well
2. Identify the claim of the review
3. Identify the 4 components of the review (1 example each—include paragraph citations)

Watch the two attached videos and answer the attached questions. 

Read the attached article entitled, "College Recruiters Take Social Media Posts Seriously." 

1) Take the attached quiz

2) Answer the 3 questions attached here

          - answers should be in complete sentences and restated. Use quotes to      support your arguments. 

 

Please watch the attached Ted Talk and answer the attached questions. 

Watch the attached video. 

Take notes on what the main argument is and how he supports it. 

After the video, write one paragraph explaining what the argument is and how he supports it. You need at least 3 examples from the video in your write up. 

Read the article about the Beyoncé half time show that is posted on the school website.
1. On a separate sheet of paper, take the attached quiz.
2. Summarize the main argument that the article is making.
3. Provide 3 direct quotes that show facts.
4. Provide 3 direct quotes that show someone's opinion.
5. Provide two examples of how her actions or message were perceived by two different groups (pro and con)

Please read the attached Vignette and answer the following questions:

Sally Questions
1. What are the facts about Sally? (Find 4)
2. What are the opinions about Sally?(Find 4)
3. Explain 2 ways that people twist around the truth to form an opinion of Sally. Provide examples.
4. How do the stories of Sally affect Sally herself? How do we know this?
5. What is the narrator’s tone towards Sally? Explain using details from the story.

Read pages 319 - 325 and answer questions 3, 4, 5, and 6 on page 327.

Today we studied FDR's speech following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The video and speech are attached. Please complete the following assignment. 

-Locate 4 quotes that exemplify the best use of language in expressing FDR’s Ideas.
1. Write the quote.
2. Explain what his intention or tone was with that line. Explain any literary devices that you come across.

 

Locate one quote from each of the five paragraphs that you believe summarizes that paragraph.
1. Write the quote.
2. Explain what his intention or tone was with that line. Explain any literary devices that you come across.

Complete the attached questions using the attached power point. 

Students are currently working on a final project for the novel, The Outsiders. This project will be mostly completed in class but may require some extra time at home depending on student need. I am attaching all of the files that are meant to both clarify and assist. 

Semester Final Vocab Test

Chapter 11
What did Ponyboy realize about Bob in this Chapter? How does he view him and how does this differ from beliefs about stereotypes?

Chapter 12
How did Johnny’s letter to Ponyboy affect him? What did it change about his behavior and /or inspire him to do?

Chapter 9
What does Johnny mean when he tells Ponyboy to stay gold? What is he referencing? What does it mean? Why would he say it to Ponyboy specifically?

Chapter 10
How did the description of the boys “post rumble party” differ from what they actually looked like after the rumble? Describe what they predicated, and how it actually was? What does this say about violence/fighting?

Chapter 8 Question:

Why does Johnny need the gang? Why does the gang need Johnny? Why would Two Bit say, “we could get along without anybody but Johnny” (pg 123).
Use at least one quote from the text to support your answer.

Chapter 6
At the end of the chapter, what does Ponyboy learn about his relationship with Darry? How did miscommunication play a major role in this conflict?

Chapter 7
What do the actions of Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally show us about stereotypes? What does this prove about stereotyping? (Think about how this relates to The Breakfast Club)

Complete the attached close reading of Robert Frost's Poem, "Nothing Gold Can Stay."

1. Why do you believe the book is titled, The Outsiders? Re-read the scene following the reading of the poem (roughly page 78) and explain who the real Outsiders are.
2. What is Dally afraid will happen to Johnny if he goes to jail? Why is he worried about this, especially for Johnny?

Chapter 4 Question:

 

How does Johnny perceive Dally? Why does he see him this way? How does this differ from how Ponyboy perceives Dally?
Be sure to use evidence to support your analysis.

Chapter 3 Questions

 

1. Compare how Cherry and Ponyboy describe the differences between Soc’s and Greasers on page 38. How does this contribute to the conflict between the two groups?
2. Ponyboy says, “We saw the same Sunsets.” What does he mean by this statement?

 

Chapter 2 Question:

Explain what Cherry means when she says “things are rough all over” (page 35). How does this phrase reflect the importance of perception? Explain your answer.

Complete your characterization chart for each character except Cherry and the “Personality” section.
Chapter 1 Question:
1. Name 1 external conflict and 1 internal conflict that are set-up in Chapter 1? Explain the conflicts and use quotes from the text to support your answer.

Based on the notes you took during presentations, answer the following questions in complete sentences, restating the question, and using evidence from the presentations:
1. Based on the topics discussed, what is your general idea of the 1960’s?
2. Which event do you believe was most influential on the culture? Explain why.
3. How do you think the events discussed in class would impact and/or influence the characters in the novel, The Outsiders?

Attached please find the Power Point with the directions and requirements for the group collaborative presentation. 

Students are working on completing an individual short story. This is being done as a final assessment for a unit about characterization, setting, and conflict. 

 

Details are attached. 

USE THE POWER POINT POSTED UNDER POSTS ABOUT PLOTS TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ASSIGNMENT. 

Choose a movie or a novel that you like.
1. Write down the title of the film or novel.
2. Identify each stage of the plot for that story line. Write in complete sentences.
3. Explain which of the nine plot types it is and explain why it is that plot type with evidence.

1. You will be creating a book cover for “The Yellow Wall-Paper.”

2. The book cover must be DRAWN, COLORED, and OUTLINED

3. You must have the title “The Yellow Wall-Paper” written on the cover

4. Your drawing (whether just designs, a scene from the story, or a character) needs to “clue-in” a person who had never read the story about the theme.

5. On the back of the cover you need a 5 sentence explanation that answers the following:
1. What is the theme of the story you are trying to get across to readers?
2. How does your drawing and color scheme get this theme across?

DUE MONDAY

Assignment Posted on Google Classroom. Due end of period on Thursday. 

Poe Packet:

1. Tell Tale Heart Essay

2. Suspense Worksheet

3. Film Translations

4. Story Questions (2 Sets)

Complete the following paper which will serve as an outline for your future essay on "The Tell Tale Heart." The instructions are on top of the paper. Due Thursday. 

Using all of the resources so far provided for Poe's Story, please compose a mini essay answering the attached prompt. 

After viewing the 3 film adaptations for Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell Tale Heart, Create an argument about which film translation was closest to Poe's story. This is not about which film you liked best, but instead about which film translation best captured theme, tone, character, and setting to create suspense for the viewer. Use evidence from both film and story to support your claim.

Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper, in complete sentences, restating the questions, and using quotes whenever applicable. 1. Provide a brief summary of the story (2 – 3 sentences). 2. Who are the main characters? Provide one example of direct, and one example of indirect characterization for each.3. Provide a summary of the conflict that is taking place. Provide one quote from the text that shows that conflict 4. Provide one quote that shows internal conflict, and one quote that shows external conflict. 5. Using direct quotes from the text, provide three examples of setting. Explain the significance of the setting on the characters or themes of the story. 6. How does Poe use character, setting, and conflict to create suspense?

Group Presentation will be due at the end of class on Wednesday. The purpose of this assignment is to become familiar with Edgar Allen Poes Biographical Information and literary style as well as a review of literary device analysis. 

Students are to complete a rough draft for the Roald Dahl "The Landlady" Essay. Prompt and outline are attached. 

Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper, in complete sentences, restating the questions, and using quotes whenever applicable. 1. Provide a brief summary of the story (2 – 3 sentences). 2. Who are the main characters? Provide one example of direct, and one example of indirect characterization for each.3. Provide a summary of the conflict that is taking place. Provide one quote from the text that shows that conflict 4. Provide one quote that shows internal conflict, and one quote that shows external conflict. 5. Using direct quotes from the text, provide three examples of setting. Explain the significance of the setting on the characters or themes of the story. 6. How does Poe use character, setting, and conflict to create suspense?

Please complete the Foreshadowing in "The Landlady" activity. PowerPoint with instructions and worksheet are attached. 

Read the short story, "The Landlady," found on page 62 in the Language Arts text book. 

After viewing the attached PowerPoint, complete the two writing prompts on the final slide.

1. What themes or ideals did the stories appear to share?

2. Based on the biography provided, compose a well constructed paragraph analyzing how his life may have influenced or affected his writing. 

Perception Activity - Requirements:
On a new sheet of paper, write one paragraph for the first five categories of your assignment. Each paragraph should consist of:
1. Why you chose the image that you did? What does it represent?
2. How you feel about that perception. (ex: how do you feel about the ways society       views you?)
3. Ways in which your characterization, setting, or conflicts may be influencing this    perception.

Complete the Penelope questions that are found on the third page of the attached document. 

Be sure to answer in complete sentences and to restate the question in each answer. Use examples from the film whenever possible. 

Perception Activity. 

One Page. Printed.

Six Categories:

Society

Family

Teachers

Friends

Self

Reality

Study the notes on Conflict posted in the PowerPoint titled "Conflict"

Use the attached worksheet and the PowerPoint titled "Characterization" to complete the worksheet. Create your own character. 

Today students learned about writing Hooks, or Introductions. For homework, watch the clip provided and complete the worksheet attached. An example has been provided on the worksheet. 

Homework is to complete whatever was not completed in class today. 

1) Mood and Tone Worksheet. 

        Mood and Tone help words can be found on Posts

2) Connotation in the Media Paragraphs

        Paragraph frames can be found under posts. 

 

Song Analysis Project Due Tuesday, September 1st. 

Vocab test # 1 on Friday, August 28th

A.R. Book Check on Friday, August 28th

Please bring a copy of song lyrics of your choosing for a class assignment. These may be printed or hand written. 

Magazine Cover Due on Friday

Signed letter home due back on Wednesday.