Assignments for the Weeks of January 5 & 12

Ibsen's A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler

We will be reading A Doll's House in class and you will be reading Hedda Gabler at home.

• Hedda Gabler: Reading for Hedda Gabler will be due on Monday, January 12. You will each be assigned one topic to think about and take notes on while reading the play. These notes will be used on Wednesday, January 14* for the Socratic seminar (20 points). Your notes must be organized and typed (10 points). You will have an in-class writing on Hedda Gabler on Thursday, January 15 (20 points). *note the change in the Socratic seminar date. Have your notes prepared for Wednesday.

• A Doll's House: We will spend the week of January 5 and 12 reading A Doll's House. You will have a test on the play on Tuesday, January 20. *Note the correction of the test date.

• Joy Luck Club: Please remember your permission slips. We will most likely start the movie on Wednesday, January 21*. Note the change in date for the start of the movie.

• Midterm Exam Information: I will be giving you a review sheet for the exams during the week of January 12.

I thought you might want to see my two babies -- Aslan & Paikea -- in their holiday sweaters. Hope you all have a happy & healthy holiday. Enjoy the time with your family, your friends, and a good book! P.S. Please finish reading The Good Earth for Monday, December 22.

Reading Due Dates:

Monday, December 15: Chapters 15-17 due

Wednesday, December 17: Chapters 18-21 due

Friday, December 19: Chapters 22-26 due

Monday, December 22: Finish the novel

Other Due Dates:
Tuesday, December 16: Thesis paper due! Please have your final paper, final outline, and final works cited page stapled together. You must also have your entire rough draft, rough outline, and rough works cited page stapled together. These both will be collected at the beginnning of class. Nobody will be able to leave class to print out their paper. It is your responsibility to take care of it before you come to class. If you are absent, you must still get me your paper. E-mail me a copy and then bring the printed out copy with rough draft the day you return to school.

Wednesday, December 17: Vocabulary packet due.

ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 8

The rough draft of the thesis paper is due on Monday, December 8. Please have the introduction, the three sections of the body, and the conclusion completed. I would like you to have your outline and works cited page attached to the rough draft. We will spend Monday doing peer evaluations and teacher-student conferencing. Let me know if you need me to stay after during the week to discuss any problems you might be having with the paper. Wednesday and Friday are the best two days for me. As of right now, the final draft of the thesis paper will be due Tuesday, December 16. This will include the revised outline, works cited page, and paper.

I hope you are enjoying The Good Earth. Below are the reading assignment due dates:

Chapters 10-14 of The Good Earth are due on Thursday, December 11. You will have a quote quiz on Friday, December 12.

Chapters 15-17 of The Good Earth are due Monday, December 15.


FYI...I found an interesting website on holiday traditions around the world. Take a look:
http://www.msichicago.org/scrapbook/scrapbook_exhibits/catw2004/holiday_traditions.html

Assignments for the Week of December 1

You will receive The Good Earth on Monday. You must read chapters 1-9 for Monday, Dec. 8. We will start the thesis paper on fate vs. free will on Tuesday, Dec. 2. We will be working on the thesis statement, outline, works cited page, and rough draft during the week. The due dates for each of these items will be given during the class. However, the entire rough draft will be due Monday, Dec. 8. You will need to hand in the outline and works cited page with the rough draft. Below is a website on the proper MLA format. Please refer to it as needed.

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/

The Weeks of November 17 & November 24

The Odyssey

Due Monday, November 17: Books 10 & 11

Due Tuesday, November 18: Book 12

Due Wednesday, November 19: Summaries for Books 13-20

Due Thursday, November 20: Books 21 & 22

Due Friday, November 21: Book 23 & Monster Writing Assignment & Book 24 Summary

Due Monday, November 24: Log Entry & Socratic Seminar Preparation

Tuesday, November 25: End Test for The Odyssey (this will include background information on the epic)

The Week of the November 10

The Odyssey

Monday, Nov. 10 -- You will be assigned one of the books from The Odyssey to read, research, and summarize to the rest of the class. If you are assigned Books 6, 7, & 8 you will present your summaries on Wednesday of this week. You will also receive the log entry assignment for the epic. This will not be due until Monday, November 24. All of you will need to read Book 1 of The Odyssey for tomorrow's class discussion.

Tuesday, Nov. 11 -- We will discuss Book 1 today. I will provide you with the summaries for Books 2, 3, and 4 in class. We will be doing an AP passage during class today. If we do not complete it in class, you must complete it for tomorrow. You are also to read Book 5 for homework tonight. Remember, the students in charge of Books 6, 7, & 8 must provide the class with their summaries tomorrow.

Wednesday, Nov. 12 -- We will discuss Book 5 in class today. Students will provide Books 6, 7, & 8 summaries. Read Book 9 for homework tonight.

Thursday, Nov. 13 -- We will discuss Book 9 in class today. We will also be listening to Elizabeth Vandiver's lecture on Guests and Hosts and connect it to The Odyssey. Please read Books 10 & 11 for Monday. Students in charge of the summaries for Books 13-20 should begin preparing for their class summary. These summary presentations will most likely begin next Tuesday.

Friday, Nov. 14 -- We will finish our discussion from yesterday. If time permits, we will watch some of the key scenes from the film version of The Odyssey.

Assignments for the Week of November 3

Greek Mythology

November 3: Today we will have our last mythology presentation. We will discuss the strengths of the presentations and the areas that need improvement. Please bring The Stranger , your mythology book, and the Sophocles book to class today.

Homer's The Odyssey

November 4 & 5: These two days will be dedicated to the background information needed to make the reading of The Odyssey an educational and pleasurable experience. You will also need to accomplish the following tasks at home during these two days: the Epic Hero Brainstorm Activity, the reading of "The Wooden Horse" and "The Trojan War."

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I hope you have a fantastic four day weekend. You have all worked extremely hard during the first marking period of your freshman year. You should be very proud of all that you have accomplished in such a short amount of time! I want you to know I am very pleased with your hard work and dedication to this class.

Assignments for the Weeks of October 20 and October 27

Monday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 21:
We will be discussing The Stranger. We will focus on the novel as an existential piece. I will assume you understand the plot of the novel. If you do not understand certain sections, you must come to class with specific questions. Don't just say -- "I don't get the book." Make sure you are taking down quotes and examples that may help you when writing the fate vs. free-will thesis paper next month.

Wednesday, October 22 -Thursday, October 30

You will be creating a group presentation on an assigned group myth. The group myths will include: The Creation of the Titans and Gods (pages 82-89), The Ages of Man (pages 90-92), Demeter and Persephone (pages 93-99), and The Labors and Death of Heracles (pages 100-105). I will provide you with the necessary information for the presentation during Wednesday's class. We will then be going to the library on Wednesday (10/22), Thursday (10/23), Friday (10/24), and Monday (10/27) to work on gathering information on your myth and preparing for the presentation. Mrs. Fenlon, our school media specialist, will give you a tour of the library and provide you with important information on our school's databases. On Tuesday, October 28, we will meet back in the classroom. I will allow you the period to do a practice run of your presentation. Presentations will be given on Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 30. We will be presenting 2 myths per day. You will be responsible to have your assigned myth read for Thursday, October 23. You will be responsible to have the other three myths read by Tuesday, October 28. Enjoy!

Friday, October 31

Happy Halloween!

We will be joining Mrs. Smith's class to help them in writing letters to soldiers. Period 2 will be meeting her class in the computer lab and Period 3 will be meeting in Mrs. Smith's classroom.

Assignments for the Weeks of October 6 and October 13

Monday, Oct. 6 --
We will be finishing Oedipus today. Therefore, we will have an end discussion on the play and discuss the characteristics of a Greek Tragedy. We will also have a brief discussion on Antigone. Finally, we will create a genealogy chart.

Tuesday, Oct. 7 --
Today you will be receiving The Stranger and a log entry assignment. I will give you the necessary information about existentialism and Albert Camus. *Please read Part I of The Stranger by Tuesday, October 14 and complete the log entry assignment for Wednesday, Oct. 15.
If time permits, we will play a review game for the Antigone & Oedipus. If not, these are the websites for you to use to review on your own:
Antigone Jeopardy -- http://www.curriki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Coll_slorntson/AntigoneUnit
(scroll down to the Antigone Jeopardy lesson)
Oedipus Review Game -- http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~loxias/oedipus/oedipusindex.htm

Wednesday, Oct. 8 --
You will have the end test for Antigone and Oedipus today.

Thursday, Oct. 9 --
Due today: End Project for Antigone
Please bring Antigone books with you. I will be collecting them during the period. Today we will begin viewing the film Minority Report. I will provide you with a handout of what you need to look for in the film. This is a great film to watch and to compare to Oedipus.

Friday, Oct. 10 --
We will continue watching Minority Report.

Tuesday, Oct. 14 --
Due today: Part I of The Stranger
Please continue to read The Stranger (Part II) -- Complete it for Friday, Oct. 17. No log entry assignment for Part II.
We will continue to watch Minority Report today.

Wednesday, Oct. 15 --
Due today: Log Entry for The Stranger
We will finish Minority Report today and have an end discussion on it.

Thursday, Oct. 16 --
We will discuss Part I of The Stranger today.

Friday, Oct. 17 --
Due today: Part II of The Stranger

Assignments for the Week of Sept. 28

Oedipus & Antigone

Monday, Sept. 28 -

Please finish reading Oedipus (Part I) in class.

Tuesday, Sept. 29 -

Due Today: Antigone (page 344-364) and log entry assignment

We will be spending the period discussing Part I of Oedipus and the beginning of Antigone. In the meantime, continue to read the rest of Antigone on your own -- You must be finished with the play and create 5 Socratic Seminar questions for Friday's class.

Wednesday, Oct. 1 -

We will continue reading Oedipus in class today.

Thursday, Oct. 2 -

Today we will finish Oedipus and discuss the end of the play.

Friday, Oct. 3 -

Due Today: Antigone and the 5 Socratic Seminar Questions on Antigone

**Tentative Date for the end test of Antigone, Oedipus, and Greek Drama -- Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Assignments for the Week of September 22

Monday, Sept. 22 --
The Alchemist End Test
Class Mission Statement & Personal Mission Statement

Tuesday, Sept. 23 --
We will finish the speeches on your summer books today!

Wednesday, Sept. 24 --
Introduction to Greek Theater
*Due tomorrow: In a one-page log entry, please discuss ways in which destiny can be predicted in today's society and whether or not you buy into it. This is to be double-spaced, Times New Roman or Courier New, 12 Font, & proper MLA Heading.

Thursday, Sept. 25 --
We will begin Oedipus in class today. This play will be read and discussed in class.
You will be assigned Antigone to read at home. You will need to read pages 344-364 of Antigone and complete the log entry assignment for next Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Keep a quote sheet on fate vs. free-will while reading both Antigone and Oedipus.

Friday, Sept. 26 --
We will continue to read Oedipus in class. Our goal is to have Part I of Oedipus completed by the end of the period today.

Assignments for the Week of September 15

Monday, Sept. 15 --
Due Today: Pages 71-127 of The Alchemist & The Alchemist Notebook
Wednesday, Sept. 17 --
Due Today: The Alchemist should be finished for today's discussion.
Thursday, Sept. 18 --
Due Today: Questions for the Socratic Seminar
Friday, Sept. 19 --
Due Today: Typed Personal Legend
Monday, Sept. 22 --
End Assessment on The Alchemist will be given in class today.
Due Today: Individual Mission Statement

Assignments for the Week of Sept. 8th

The Alchemist

This week we will be discussing the beginning of The Alchemist. Below is a list of all of the assignments for the week and the due dates. Please keep on top of the reading assignments. Our class discussions will be so much more enjoyable if everyone reads and participates.
I hope you all have a great week!

Monday, Sept. 8 --

Today we will be doing the speeches in class.

Tuesday, Sept.9 --

Due Today: The Steve Jobs Speech & the introduction to The Alchemist

Thursday, Sept. 11 --

Meet in Computer Lab # 438 today!

Due Today: Part I of The Alchemist

Friday, Sept. 12 --

Due Today: Pages 51-71 of The Alchemist

*You may have a reading quiz today on pages 1-71!

*Please note -- The Alchemist Notebook due date has been changed until Monday. This will give you the weekend to complete the assignment.

Monday, Sept. 15 -- Due Today: Pages 71-127 of The Alchemist & The Alchemist Notebook Assignment

Welcome to the 2008-2009 School Year at High Point Regional High School!

Hello Grade 9 Honors English Students! I will be posting all assignments on this blog. This will help save paper, help you if you are absent from class, and keep you posted on upcoming assignments and due dates. Please get comfortable using this blog. Below are the list of assignments and due dates for the first week of school.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 --

9th Grade Orientation

Wednesday, September 3, 2008--

Due today: Current Events around the World - Part I of Summer Work

These were the requirements for Part I of your summer work:
You must have 6 articles (one per week), each dealing with a different topic.
You must have a copy of the article, including the date and the source.
You are expected to reflect on each article and comment in a thoughtful, mature manner. You are not to summarize the article. Instead, offer your opinions regarding the topic.
Each reflection should be a minimum of two well-developed paragraphs: minimum of four to five sentences in each paragraph.
All reflections must be typed – Times New Roman, size 12 font, double-spaced!
All articles are to be stapled to the appropriate reflection.
If you are in both the Honors English and Honors World History classes, provide both Mrs. Hatler and Mrs. Sutton with a copy of the articles and typed responses.
Spelling, grammar, mechanics will count!

Students will be receiving a handout on course rules and requirements today.

Thursday, September 4, 2008 --

Today's class discussion will focus on allegories and fables. This is in preparation to reading Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist.

Students will receive The Alchemist and a commencement speech by Steve Jobs. The introduction to The Alchemist and the commencement speech by Steve Jobs are to be read by Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008.

Friday, September 5, 2008 --

In-class Writing Assignment -- Persuasive Letter (20 Points)

Today in class you will be writing a persuasive letter to your classmates explaining to them why your novel is a must read for all 9 Honors World Literature students. You will not be summarizing the entire novel (hopefully, you will persuade your classmates into actually reading the book and we don’t want to give away too much information!). Instead, you will explain what you have learned about the culture you have read about and why it is significant for us to know this information. This letter will be used for your speech on Monday. Therefore, take a look at the requirements for the speech. Make sure you look at the second part of the requirements – Effective Information. These are all things you should think about when writing your letter. Good Luck! You will only have the period to prepare the letter and a few minutes on Monday to look over the letter before you read it to the class.

Effective Delivery Strategies (10 points):
Eye contact
Body language
Volume
Intonation
Articulation

Effective Information(10 points):
No Summary
2-3 Significant Points w/ examples
Transition words
Opening (attention getter)
Closing (clincher)

Have a great summer! Mrs. Hatler

June 9th - End of School Year

Use this week to study for your exam. Have your creation myth topic and outline ready for exam day. We will meet in Computer Lab # 316 on exam day.

All novels must be handed back to me by Thursday, June 12th.

Best of luck on all of your exams!

Assignments for the Week of May 26th

This week we will finish Romeo and Juliet. The end test will be on Tuesday, June 3rd.

The thesis paper is what you should be working on at home. Budget your time and do not wait until the last minute to complete this paper. It is worth 100 points...the last grade of the marking period!

Thesis Paper Due Dates:

Wednesday, May 28th -- 2-3 articles you will be using in your thesis paper and your outline
Friday, May 30th -- thesis statement and introduction due
Monday, June 2nd -- works cited page due (Use noodletools!)
Thursday, June 5th -- final draft due (MLA format!)

The Week of May 19th

*Reminder*

Period 3: Class is canceled on Monday and Tuesday. Those of you not involved in the Biology testing will need to go to the library for the period.



Period 3 & 8: We will be studying Act III of Romeo and Juliet this week. We will be viewing scene i and listening to scenes ii, iii, iv, & v. On Friday, we will start to discuss the final thesis paper of the year -- the effect war has on a country and its people. All students are to use their literature circle books as a primary source and two other works from the unit -- Night, All Quiet on the Western Front, and/or Romeo and Juliet. You will also need to find current events (magazine articles or newspaper articles) having something to do with the effects of war. These articles will help support your thesis statement and will be included on your works cited page.

Assignments for the Week of May 12th

Monday, May 12th -- Quiz on background information (review definitions, handouts, notes, etc.) and Act I of Romeo and Juliet.

Tuesday, May 13th-Thursday, May 15th -- Act II will be read and viewed during these three days. We will be comparing the balcony scenes from the old film version and the new film version of Romeo and Juliet.

FYI...Tuesday, May 13th on PBS from 8PM-9PM..."Three Ethiopian Women with Childbirth Injuries." Although this is not mandatory to watch, this looks like it will be an interesting show. Click on the following website address for information: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/beautiful/

Friday, May 16th -- Final Literature Circle meeting for Real Time, Swallows of Kabul, and The Attack. Have a typed sheet that includes the following: 2 passages you liked and want to discuss (provide page #s and explain why they were chosen), 1 connection (explain), 2-3 vocabulary words (provide page # and definition), 2 discussion questions, and 1 researched topic (give topic and provide researched information). These typed sheets will be handed in for a 20 point grade. Although you will not have a test on your literature circle book, your book must be included in the final thesis paper of the year.

Assignments for the Week of May 5th

Monday, May 5th -- "The Introduction to The Globe Theater" ditto, "An Introduction to Shakespeare's Language" ditto, "Reading Romeo and Juliet" ditto, and a definition sheet will all be handed out and discussed today. Finally, we will begin Romeo and Juliet (The Prologue).

Tuesday, May 6th ,Wednesday, May 7th, & Thursday, May 8th -- We will view/read Act I of Romeo and Juliet.

We will do the following for Act I:

• View the fight scene in Act I, Scene i
• Listen to the rest of scene i
• Listen to scene ii & scene iii
• View scene iv & v

Friday, May 9th --Literature Circle meeting for Real Time, Swallows of Kabul, and The Attack. Have a typed sheet that includes the following: 2 passages you liked and want to discuss (provide page #s and explain why they were chosen), 1 connection (explain), 2-3 vocabulary words (provide page # and definition), 2 discussion questions, and 1 researched topic (give topic and provide researched information). These typed sheets will be handed in for a 20 point grade. Although you will not have a test on your literature circle book, your book must be included in the final thesis paper of the year.

*Over the weekend prepare for the quiz on the background information we have studied and Act I of Romeo and Juliet!

Assignments for the Week of April 28th

INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE

Monday, April 28th -- We will be going to the library to prepare for our 9th grade research project.

Tuesday, April 29th -- Please have your completed Shakespeare internet sheet with you today.

Wednesday, April 3oth -- "How William Became Shakespeare" activity (Side A)

Thursday, May 1st -- "How William Became Shakespeare" activity (Side B)

Friday, May 2nd -- Library

This week we will be picking novels for our literature circles. The novels of choice are Real Time, Swallows of Kabul, and The Attack. You will have two group meetings -- May 9th and May 16th. For each meeting you must have a typed sheet that includes the following: 2 passages you liked and want to discuss (provide page #s and explain why they were chosen), 1 connection (explain), 2-3 vocabulary words (provide page # and definition), 2 discussion questions, and 1 researched topic (give topic and provide researched information). These typed sheets will be handed in for a 20 point grade. Although you will not have a test on your literature circle book, your book must be included in the final thesis paper of the year.

Assignments for the Weeks of April 7th & April 14th

Night Reading Assignments

Due Monday, April 7th -- Pages 21-43

Due Wednesday, April 9th -- Pages 45-80

Due Friday, April 11th -- Pages 81-109

Night Activities

Monday, April 7th --

1. Class discussion on references to night found in the novel

2. Group discussion on Eve Bunting's "Terrible Things"

3. Sign up for group assignment -- The ABC Book of Night

Tuesday, April 8th -- Prepare for Wednesday's fishbowl discussion. I will discuss the fishbowl discussion format in class and how you will be assessed. The following two topics will be discussed in the fishbowl discussion on Wednesday:

Topic # 1-- Faith

Reflecting on the three weeks he spent at Auschwitz, Wiesel admits on page 42: “Some talk of God, of his mysterious ways, of the sins of the Jewish people, and of their future deliverance. But I had ceased to pray. How I sympathized with Job!” What happens to the man called Job in the Bible? What is his story? Explain why Eliezer feels connected to him.

On page 62, Eliezer witnesses one of the several public hangings he sees in Buna. “Where is God now?” asks a prisoner next to Wiesel who also sees the hanging. “Where is he?” answers Eliezer, though talking only to himself, “Here He is – He is hanging here on this gallows…” What does he mean by this? How could God have been hanged? How have Eliezer’s thoughts and feelings changed since he identified with Job while in Auschwitz? Discuss the relationship Eliezer has with God throughout Night.

Topic # 2 -- Relationships

As the story progresses, we witness instances where the Jews have been reduced to acting - and even treating their fellow prisoners - like rabid animals. However, we also witness many acts of kindness. Did the relationship between the Jewish prisoners become stronger? Or were bonds being broken? What has happened to Elie and his father's relationship?

Wednesday, April 9th -- Fishbowl Discussion (Pages 1-80)

Thursday, April 10th -- Viewing of First Person Singular: Elie Wiesel.

You will have some time in class to meet up with your group to discuss progress on ABC Book.

Friday, April 11th -- End discussion on Night & continue viewing DVD on Elie Wiesel.

Tuesday, April 15th -- End test for Night

Friday, April 18th -- ABC Book due at the end of the period! I will give you the period to put the book together. Bring the necessary materials to finish the book.

Romeo and Juliet Activities

Monday, April 14th -- Introduction to Shakespeare (Listen to How William Became Shakespeare Side A & B)

Wednesday, April 16th & Thursday, April 17th -- Computer Lab Activity on Shakespeare

Friday, April 18th -- Happy Birthday Party for Shakespeare!

Hope you all have an enjoyable vacation!

Assignments for the Week of March 24th and March 31st

All Quiet on the Western Front

3/27, 3/28, & 3/31 -- We will be going to computer lab # 438 to work on the Letters Home in-class writing assignment. The project is due April 1st. (Period 8 -- Due to the lockdown and evacuation drills, your paper is due April 2nd. We will go to the computer lab on Tuesday, April 1st.) The assignment is as follows:

INTRODUCTION

In the novel, the characters often discuss their homes and families. They may have had the opportunity to write letters home. You will create one letter home (approximately 3 pages in length) from any of the choices listed below. Be sure to carefully read the directions below.

PROCESS

A letter from a German World War I nurse to her family back home

Although the main characters in the novel are males, women also played an important role in World War I. This letter will let you explore the war’s impact on the women involved. Assume the voice of a World War I nurse who observes Kemmerich or Paul and Albert in the hospital. Write home using first person point of view describing your experiences, feelings, thoughts, etc. This letter should focus on the following theme: Destruction of War.

A letter from Tjaden to his family

Tjaden seemed to be the one who had the most trouble with Himmelstoss. Because the novel is told from Paul’s point of view, we never know how Tjaden is feeling about his experience with Himmelstoss. This letter should focus on the following theme: Corrupting Effect of Power.

A letter from Paul to his friend Mittelstaedt

This letter is in the voice of Paul to his friend back home. This letter is written toward the end of the war. Allow Paul to first reflect on his experiences with the enemy. This part of the letter should focus on the following theme: Shared Humanity. Think about the Duval incident, his experience with the Russian prisoners, and his conversations with the men in his company. The second part of the letter should focus on the theme of Camaraderie. This will give Paul the opportunity to tell Mittelstaedt how important the men in his company are to him.

Evaluation

Your letter must include the following:

Be in first-person point of view.
Follow the letter format: date, greeting, closing.
Discuss the experiences, emotions, and thoughts of the individual.
Structure ideas logically.
Focus on a specific theme.
Defend positions with evidence from the novel.
Include at least three significant quotes from the novel using proper documentation.
Accurately portray events in the novel.
Must be at least 3 pages in length.
Must be typed, double-spaced, 12 size font.
An appropriate font style.
Must have an appropriate photograph enclosed and a description of the picture (use websites to find WWI photos).

4/1 & 4/2 -- We will spend these two days discussing the end of the novel. We will then connect the novel to a poem and a few other short works dealing with war.

4/2 -- Thesis paper rewrites are due today. You must hand in the original graded draft with your revised draft.

4/3 & 4/4 -- We will start the novel Night.

Assignments for the Week of March 10th & March 17th

Due Dates for All Quiet on the Western Front Assignments:

Due Wednesday, March 12th -- Chapters 1, 2, & 3
Thursday, March 13th -- Meet in Computer Lab #438
Due Friday, March 14th -- Chapters 4 & 5
Due Tuesday, March 18th -- Chapters 6 & 7
Due Thursday, March 20th -- Chapters 8 & 9
Due Wednesday, March 26th -- Finish novel

Due Dates for Thesis Paper Assignment:

Due Wednesday, March 19th -- Final Draft of Thesis Paper
(3/18 Update: I will accept these paper on Thursday, March 20th without penalty. However, I will not accept any papers after the 20th. You must e-mail me your paper if you are absent on the 20th. Thanks!)

The websites below will help you throughout your thesis paper writing.

To create the works cited page use the following website -- http://www.noodletools.com/login.php -- Look on page 30 of your planner for ID# and Password.

To use the proper MLA format for your thesis paper use the following website: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/ .

Assignments for the Week of March 3rd

Monday, March 3rd -- You must have The House on Mango Street completed for today.

We will spend the beginning of the class period discussing the thesis paper focusing on the women of different cultures. The rest of the period will be dealing with the treatment of women in The House on Mango Street.

Tuesday, March 4th-Thursday, March 6th -- Computer Lab

We will be going to the computer lab these three days to create an outline, a works cited page, and to begin the rough draft of the thesis paper.
Period 3 - Meet in Computer Lab # 316
Period 8 - Meet in Computer Lab # 438 (Side A)

To create the works cited page use the following website -- http://www.noodletools.com/login.php -- Look on page 30 of your planner for ID# and Password

To use the proper MLA format for your thesis paper use the following website: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/ .

Friday, March 7th -- Your vignette booklet is due today (worth 60 points)

Assignments for the Week of February 25th

Monday, February 25th --

Pages 1-32 of The House on Mango Street & completed Name ditto are due today.

In-class writing on Nectar in a Sieve (35 Points) will be done in class today.

*Reminder to all students in the 9 Honors English classes-- All students with an average of 81% or below must take the entrance test for the Grade 10 Honors class. This test will take place today at 2:45 in Room 219.

Tuesday, February 26th -- Today you will be given a handout outlining the details of a creative writing assignment that goes with The House on Mango Street-- your own vignette booklet. You will need to work on these vignettes throughout the entire The House on Mango Street Unit. Do not wait until the last minute to create all of these vignettes. Remember, next week you will be starting a thesis paper. The due date for the final vignette booklet is Thursday, March 6th.

Wednesday, February 27th --

Pages 33-66 of The House on Mango Street due today.

Friday, February 29th --

Pages 67-93 of The House on Mango Street due today.

Monday, March 3rd -

Pages 94-end of The House on Mango Street due today.

Assignments for the Week of February 18th

Wednesday, February 20th - We will be reading and discussing a creation myth & a short story from India.

Thursday, February 21st - This will be your final discussion on Nectar in a Sieve. You are to be prepared with your job assignment completed.

Today you will be given The House on Mango Street. You will need to read pages 1-32 for Monday. Keep a list of the women who live on Mango Street and the issues they face being a Latino female living in America. You will also be given an assignment to research the meaning of your name, find out why your parents gave you the name they did, and you will have the opportunity to choose another name for yourself. This handout will also be due on Monday, February 25th.

Friday, February 22nd - In-class Writing on Nectar in a Sieve (35 Points)

*Reminder to all students in the 9 Honors English classes-- All students with an average of 81% or below must take the entrance test for the Grade 10 Honors class. This test will take place on Monday, February 25th at 2:45 in Room 219.

Assignments for the Week of February 11th

Monday, February 11th -- You will have A Doll House test today.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday of this week we will be reading and discussing myths from New Zealand and India.

Thursday, February 14th- You will have Socratic Seminar # 3 for Nectar in a Sieve .

Be sure to have up to page 135 read and your job assignment completed!

*Reminder to all students in the 9 Honors English classes-- All students with an average of 81% or below must take the entrance test for the Grade 10 Honors class. This test will take place on Monday, February 25th at 2:45 in Room 219.

Assignments for the Week of February 4th

We will continue to read and discuss A Doll House this week. You will have a final test on A Doll House on Monday, February 11th.

Continue to read and do your job assignment for Nectar in a Sieve. The next seminar meeting will be Thursday, February 7th. Be prepared for the discussion.

Period 3 - Read pages 49-87

Period 8 - Read pages 49-91

*Reminder to all students in the 9 Honors English classes-- All students with an average of 81% or below must take the entrance test for the Grade 10 Honors class. This test will take place on Monday, February 25th at 2:45 in Room 219.

Assignments for the Weeks of January 21 & January 28th

The 9 Honors exam (Periods 3 & 8) will take place on Wednesday, January 23rd. All thesis paper rewrites are due today. You must have your rubric and original draft stapled to the rewrite.

We will be reading Ibsen's play A Doll House during the week of January 28th.

Nectar in a Sieve Assignment --
Read Pages 1-48 and complete your job assignment for Friday, February 1st.

Assignments for the Week of January 14th

Due Tuesday, January 15th --Pick one of the three reflection logs to develop, revise, and edit. This will be handed in today and worth 25 Points. Remember -- You must hand in the original three reflection logs with the one you have chosen to revise. You will be penalized for any log entry missing!

This week we will be viewing Whale Rider. It is a film you will all appreciate and enjoy. You will not have any other homework assignments this week. However, I will be providing you with a review sheet to help you study for your mid-term exam. Therefore, please spend time each night reviewing the items listed on the review sheet.