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!