All Quiet on the Western Front Reading Assignments:
Chapters 1-5 due Monday, April 19
Chapters 6*-8 due Friday, April 23 (*Please have chapter 6 read for Thursday)
Complete novel by Friday, April 30
Comparison/Contrast Thesis Paper Due Dates:
I will be assigning certain parts of the thesis paper to be completed for homework. Please listen for these dates in class. Below, however, are the due dates for the completed rough draft and completed final draft.
Rough Draft due Tuesday, April 20
Final Draft due due Wednesday, April 28
Monday, April 12, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
April 1
I want you to know that you all did a fantastic job on your skits. I really enjoyed your scripts and performances. I hope you have a relaxing break. We will be starting a thesis paper on Monday, April 12. Due dates for the thesis paper will be given in class. We will then begin to read All Quiet on the Western Front.
FYI: The Community Theatre at Mayo Center for Performing Arts in Morristown will be presenting The Reduced Shakespeare Company's "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)" on Friday, April 16 at 8PM. The tickets run between $27-$47. I thought some of you may like to know.
FYI: The Community Theatre at Mayo Center for Performing Arts in Morristown will be presenting The Reduced Shakespeare Company's "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)" on Friday, April 16 at 8PM. The tickets run between $27-$47. I thought some of you may like to know.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Romeo and Juliet & Julius Caesar Assignments (Updated 3/4/10)
I am listing the assignments for the next couple of weeks in this blog. I know many of you have much going on in other classes and with after-school activities. I thought this may help you budget your time a bit better over the next few weeks. As per our discussion, Romeo and Juliet will be studied and discussed in class & Julius Caesar will be an outside read. Julius Caesar reading assignments, log entries, and ning discussion due dates will not be changed due to snow days. Therefore, keep your books at home. A Julius Caesar test will be given at the completion of the play.
Due Wednesday, Feb. 24: Act I of Julius Caesar
Due Friday, Feb. 26 (11:59PM): Act I Ning Discussion on Julius Caesar. (20 points)
Go to http://hatlerenglish.ning.com/ and click on Forum & click on Julius Caesar: Act I Discussion (Read instructions) & be a part of at least two discussions. You will use the comment section under each discussion topic.
Wednesday, March 3: Background test on Shakespeare, The Elizabethan Theater, and Romeo and Juliet. The webquest, PowerPoint Presentation information (know terms!), handouts, How William Became Shakespeare CD, notes, etc. will all be included on this test.
Due Thursday, March 4: Acts II & III of Julius Caesar
Due Saturday, March 6: Act II & III Ning Discussion on Julius Caesar. (20 points)
I will assign you one discussion topic on the ning. You will be part of a small group having a discussion on the assigned topic. All ning discussions for Act II and III will end at 11:59PM on Saturday, March 6. Just a reminder: Although you are only part of one of the discussion topics, you are responsible to read all of the other discussions that your classmates are having. Do not wait until the last minute to have your discussion.
Due Tuesday, March 9: Formal log entry for Julius Caesar. Refer to the instruction sheet given to you in class at the beginning of the unit. (25 points)
Due Friday, March 12: Permission slips and money for Romeo and Juliet are due today. Acts IV and V of Julius Caesar must be completed by today. I will leave you an open forum on the ning for Acts IV and V of Julius Caesar. You will set up your own discussion topics and through these discussion are to make sure you all understand the play. The forum for Acts IV and V will be open for discussion until we have the end test on the play. The end test will be on Thursday, March 18.
The Week of March 22: Students will pick groups and work on the Shakespeare skits during class on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Please read the instruction sheet for the requirements.
Due Wednesday, March 24: Romeo and Juliet log entry is due today & you will have an end quiz on the play in class.
The Week of March 29: Students will perform their Shakespeare skits.
Due Wednesday, Feb. 24: Act I of Julius Caesar
Due Friday, Feb. 26 (11:59PM): Act I Ning Discussion on Julius Caesar. (20 points)
Go to http://hatlerenglish.ning.com/ and click on Forum & click on Julius Caesar: Act I Discussion (Read instructions) & be a part of at least two discussions. You will use the comment section under each discussion topic.
Wednesday, March 3: Background test on Shakespeare, The Elizabethan Theater, and Romeo and Juliet. The webquest, PowerPoint Presentation information (know terms!), handouts, How William Became Shakespeare CD, notes, etc. will all be included on this test.
Due Thursday, March 4: Acts II & III of Julius Caesar
Due Saturday, March 6: Act II & III Ning Discussion on Julius Caesar. (20 points)
I will assign you one discussion topic on the ning. You will be part of a small group having a discussion on the assigned topic. All ning discussions for Act II and III will end at 11:59PM on Saturday, March 6. Just a reminder: Although you are only part of one of the discussion topics, you are responsible to read all of the other discussions that your classmates are having. Do not wait until the last minute to have your discussion.
Due Tuesday, March 9: Formal log entry for Julius Caesar. Refer to the instruction sheet given to you in class at the beginning of the unit. (25 points)
Due Friday, March 12: Permission slips and money for Romeo and Juliet are due today. Acts IV and V of Julius Caesar must be completed by today. I will leave you an open forum on the ning for Acts IV and V of Julius Caesar. You will set up your own discussion topics and through these discussion are to make sure you all understand the play. The forum for Acts IV and V will be open for discussion until we have the end test on the play. The end test will be on Thursday, March 18.
The Week of March 22: Students will pick groups and work on the Shakespeare skits during class on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Please read the instruction sheet for the requirements.
Due Wednesday, March 24: Romeo and Juliet log entry is due today & you will have an end quiz on the play in class.
The Week of March 29: Students will perform their Shakespeare skits.
Friday, February 12, 2010
The Week of February 15
Romeo and Juliet Unit
This week you will be receiving the background information needed to appreciate and enjoy Shakespeare and his works.
You will need to complete the webquest assigned in class by Friday. We will be in the lab on Wednesday and Thursday. You will use the websites listed below:
http://shakespeare.palomar.edu/
http://www.renfaire.com/
http://elizabethan.org/
http://www.william-shakespeare.info/elizabethan-theatre-facts.htm
http://www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks/english/webquests/caesar/webques.htm
Vocabulary Packets:
Lessons # 3 & 4 are due on Friday, February 19. This is worth 28 homework points. Late packets will receive ½ credit.
Due Monday, February 22: Julius Caesar Webquest
This week you will be receiving the background information needed to appreciate and enjoy Shakespeare and his works.
You will need to complete the webquest assigned in class by Friday. We will be in the lab on Wednesday and Thursday. You will use the websites listed below:
http://shakespeare.palomar.edu/
http://www.renfaire.com/
http://elizabethan.org/
http://www.william-shakespeare.info/elizabethan-theatre-facts.htm
http://www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks/english/webquests/caesar/webques.htm
Vocabulary Packets:
Lessons # 3 & 4 are due on Friday, February 19. This is worth 28 homework points. Late packets will receive ½ credit.
Due Monday, February 22: Julius Caesar Webquest
Sunday, January 24, 2010
The House on Mango Street Assignments
The House on Mango Street Activities and Assignments:
The following vignettes are to be read by Monday, February 1 --
"My Name" p.10
"Marin" p.26
"There was an Old Lady" p.29
"Alicia..." p.31
"No Speak English" p. 76
"Rafeala Who Drinks Coconut..." p. 79
"Sally" p.81
"Minerva..." p. 84
"A Smart Cookie" p.90
"What Sally Said" p. 92
"Linoleum Roses" p. 101
Also due on Monday, February 1:
My Name Handout (10 Homework Points)
The following rough drafts (15 Homework Points) for your vignette project are due on Friday, February 5:
"The House on ________ Street" Vignette
Family Vignette (copy change of "Hairs")
"My Name" Vignette
The following rough drafts (10 Homework Points) for your vignette project are due on Monday, February 8:
Neighborhood Vignette
"A House of My Own" copy change
Due Friday, February 12:
Final copy of vignette booklet (55 Project Points). Please refer to instructions on title page and how to put it together. You will be graded on creativity, appearance, content (details, development, format), and understanding of author's style (diction, syntax, figurative language). Proofread to check for spelling and typing errors.
The following vignettes are to be read by Monday, February 1 --
"My Name" p.10
"Marin" p.26
"There was an Old Lady" p.29
"Alicia..." p.31
"No Speak English" p. 76
"Rafeala Who Drinks Coconut..." p. 79
"Sally" p.81
"Minerva..." p. 84
"A Smart Cookie" p.90
"What Sally Said" p. 92
"Linoleum Roses" p. 101
Also due on Monday, February 1:
My Name Handout (10 Homework Points)
The following rough drafts (15 Homework Points) for your vignette project are due on Friday, February 5:
"The House on ________ Street" Vignette
Family Vignette (copy change of "Hairs")
"My Name" Vignette
The following rough drafts (10 Homework Points) for your vignette project are due on Monday, February 8:
Neighborhood Vignette
"A House of My Own" copy change
Due Friday, February 12:
Final copy of vignette booklet (55 Project Points). Please refer to instructions on title page and how to put it together. You will be graded on creativity, appearance, content (details, development, format), and understanding of author's style (diction, syntax, figurative language). Proofread to check for spelling and typing errors.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Assignments for January 4 - January 20
Due Monday, January 4: The Good Earth should be completed for today
Wednesday, January 6: End Test for The Good Earth
Thursday, January 7: We will begin Ibsen's A Doll House in class & you will begin reading Hedda Gabler on your own
Due Friday, January 15: Hedda Gabler should be read by today & typed notes should be completed for today's discussion
Tuesday, January 19: If time permits, end test Hedda Gabler (This test will be included in the 3rd marking period grade)
Exam review sheet is found on the 9 H ning page. You may print it out at any time. However, the format may be subject to change pending approval of the exam by the principal and department supervisor. I will let you know.
Wednesday, January 6: End Test for The Good Earth
Thursday, January 7: We will begin Ibsen's A Doll House in class & you will begin reading Hedda Gabler on your own
Due Friday, January 15: Hedda Gabler should be read by today & typed notes should be completed for today's discussion
Tuesday, January 19: If time permits, end test Hedda Gabler (This test will be included in the 3rd marking period grade)
Exam review sheet is found on the 9 H ning page. You may print it out at any time. However, the format may be subject to change pending approval of the exam by the principal and department supervisor. I will let you know.
Friday, December 4, 2009
December Due Dates
The Good Earth Reading Assignments:
Due Monday, December 14: Chapters 1-9 of The Good Earth
Due Monday, December 21: Chapters 10-17 of The Good Earth
Due Monday, January 4: Have The Good Earth completed
Thesis Paper Assignments:
Due Thursday, December 17: Rough draft of the thesis paper due. It is to be typed and have the works cited page attached to it. We will be doing a peer evaluation on this day.
Due Tuesday, December 22: Final draft of thesis paper due. If you hand it on Wednesday, you will be penalized an entire letter grade. I will not accept papers after Wednesday.
Reminder: http://hatlerenglish.ning.com/ has all of the documents needed for this paper.
Due Monday, December 14: Chapters 1-9 of The Good Earth
Due Monday, December 21: Chapters 10-17 of The Good Earth
Due Monday, January 4: Have The Good Earth completed
Thesis Paper Assignments:
Due Thursday, December 17: Rough draft of the thesis paper due. It is to be typed and have the works cited page attached to it. We will be doing a peer evaluation on this day.
Due Tuesday, December 22: Final draft of thesis paper due. If you hand it on Wednesday, you will be penalized an entire letter grade. I will not accept papers after Wednesday.
Reminder: http://hatlerenglish.ning.com/ has all of the documents needed for this paper.
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