UPDATE 3/7: Please continue to work on your vignettes. The final booklet is due on Wednesday, March 16. Late papers will be penalized an entire letter grade for each day late. I only accept papers up to two days late.
End Discussion on Hedda Gabler - Tuesday, February 22
End Writing on Hedda Gabler and A Doll House -- Wednesday, February 23
The House on Mango Street Unit will begin on Thursday, February 24. Our focus while reading this work will be creative writing, figurative language, and syntax. The creative writing assignments (own vignettes) will be created over the next couple of weeks. The due dates for the rough drafts will be announced in class. The final creative writing assignment booklet will be due Friday, March 11. The directions for the assignment will be handed out in class on Thursday, February 24. You may also view the assignment on the 9 A Blog.
The House on Mango Street Assignments:
Due Monday, February 28--
"My Name" (p.10)
"Marin" (p.26)
"There Was an Old..." (p.29)
"Alicia..." (p. 79)
"Sally..." (p. 81)
"Minerva..." (p. 84)
"A Smart Cookie" (p.90)
"What Sally Said" (p. 92)
"Linoleum Roses" (p.101)
Due Monday, February 28 --
Researching of Names handout
Friday, February 18, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
A Doll House and Hedda Gabler Assignments
Homework for Friday, February 11: Please Finish Act I of Hedda Gabler for our Friday discussion!
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We will be reading Hedda Gabler in class during the weeks of February 7 and February 14. You will be doing the reading of A Doll House at home. The assignments are listed below.
- A Doll House is to be read by Monday, February 14. Be prepared for a quiz.
- Five Socratic Seminar Questions (Typed) and the Diction Assignment are due on Wednesday, February 16. Both assignments must be completed for this day. No late work will be accepted. They are an important part of the Socratic Seminar.
- A Doll House Socratic Seminar will be on Wednesday, February 16.
- End Test on A Doll House and Hedda Gabler will be on Friday, February 18.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Exam Review Sheet
9 H - REVIEW SHEET
The exam will have the following format:
Section I: Matching
This section will include literary terms; vocabulary terms; authors and their works; authors and their contributions to literature, drama and poetry; and literary movements. You should study your notes, handouts, and PowerPoint presentations.
The following terms/people should be studied, as well as all of the other items found in your notes, handouts, and PowerPoints:
Magical Realism, Existentialism, The Absurd, Soren Keirkegaard, Jean Paul Sartre, Xenia, Epic and Characteristics of an Epic, Epic Hero, Invocation to the Muse of Poetry, Epithet, Epic Similes, Formal Rhetoric, “In Medias Res,” Dramatic Irony, Theatron, Orchestra, Skene, Parados, Dionysus, Oracle, Strophe & Antistrophe, Tragedy, Greek Masks, Thespis, and Aeschylus.
Section II: Short Essay
A. Review all of the background information on the authors you have been exposed to throughout the first semester. Review the time period in which each author lived and study the contributions these authors have made to literature, poetry, or drama. The authors we have studied include: Paulo Coelho, Albert Camus, Homer, Sophocles, and the author of your independent reading assignment.
B. Understand the significance of the titles of each of the works you have been exposed to throughout the first semester: The Alchemist, The Odyssey, Antigone, Oedipus, and The Stranger.
C. Review the films we have viewed this semester: The Odyssey, The Minority Report, and Rabbit-Proof Fence. Reflect on how these films both educate and entertain viewers.
Section III: Formal Written Speech
This section will include the following works: The Odyssey, The Alchemist, Antigone, Oedipus the King, The Stranger, Minority Report, and Rabbit-Proof Fence. Refresh your memory on each work. This section involves an in-depth analysis of the main characters found in each of these works. Although this is written as a speech, all thesis paper and log entry rules apply. Therefore, review the rules of writing a formal paper.
*Helpful hints for studying:
Review all notes, old tests and quizzes, logs and writing assignments. Refresh your memory of the main characters, settings, themes, topics of discussion, etc. for each work.
The works we have covered during the first semester include the following:
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Odyssey by Homer
Oedipus& Antigone by Sophocles
The Stranger by Albert Camus
Minority Report directed by Steven Spielberg
Rabbit-Proof Fence directed by Philip Noyce
Independent Reading Assignment:
Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The Sound of the Waves by Mishima
47 Ronin Story by John Allyn
The Sounds of the River by Da Chen
The exam will have the following format:
Section I: Matching
This section will include literary terms; vocabulary terms; authors and their works; authors and their contributions to literature, drama and poetry; and literary movements. You should study your notes, handouts, and PowerPoint presentations.
The following terms/people should be studied, as well as all of the other items found in your notes, handouts, and PowerPoints:
Magical Realism, Existentialism, The Absurd, Soren Keirkegaard, Jean Paul Sartre, Xenia, Epic and Characteristics of an Epic, Epic Hero, Invocation to the Muse of Poetry, Epithet, Epic Similes, Formal Rhetoric, “In Medias Res,” Dramatic Irony, Theatron, Orchestra, Skene, Parados, Dionysus, Oracle, Strophe & Antistrophe, Tragedy, Greek Masks, Thespis, and Aeschylus.
Section II: Short Essay
A. Review all of the background information on the authors you have been exposed to throughout the first semester. Review the time period in which each author lived and study the contributions these authors have made to literature, poetry, or drama. The authors we have studied include: Paulo Coelho, Albert Camus, Homer, Sophocles, and the author of your independent reading assignment.
B. Understand the significance of the titles of each of the works you have been exposed to throughout the first semester: The Alchemist, The Odyssey, Antigone, Oedipus, and The Stranger.
C. Review the films we have viewed this semester: The Odyssey, The Minority Report, and Rabbit-Proof Fence. Reflect on how these films both educate and entertain viewers.
Section III: Formal Written Speech
This section will include the following works: The Odyssey, The Alchemist, Antigone, Oedipus the King, The Stranger, Minority Report, and Rabbit-Proof Fence. Refresh your memory on each work. This section involves an in-depth analysis of the main characters found in each of these works. Although this is written as a speech, all thesis paper and log entry rules apply. Therefore, review the rules of writing a formal paper.
*Helpful hints for studying:
Review all notes, old tests and quizzes, logs and writing assignments. Refresh your memory of the main characters, settings, themes, topics of discussion, etc. for each work.
The works we have covered during the first semester include the following:
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Odyssey by Homer
Oedipus& Antigone by Sophocles
The Stranger by Albert Camus
Minority Report directed by Steven Spielberg
Rabbit-Proof Fence directed by Philip Noyce
Independent Reading Assignment:
Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The Sound of the Waves by Mishima
47 Ronin Story by John Allyn
The Sounds of the River by Da Chen
Friday, December 31, 2010
The Month of January 2011
Thesis Paper (100 Points)
Final paper is due on Tuesday, January 11. Have your rough draft and all parts of the final draft.Independent Reading Project (50 Points)
(15-20 Minute Presentation)
(15-20 Minute Presentation)
Directions. You are to become the expert on the book you have read. Your job is to teach the rest of the class about your book. You must lead the discussion; however, the class must somehow become involved. Below is a list of requirements and suggestions on how to teach your book. If you think of another way in which you would like to teach your book, you must let me know in advance and get approval. In any case, you must have your project completed by the due date. All students must somehow be involved in putting this project together and presenting it. A suggestion: PowerPoint presentations are great for organizing your presentation and presenting information. The order in which requirements are listed below are not necessarily in the order in which they must be presented. Create a lesson that logically flows from one section to the next.
Author Background – Provide significant information about the author and especially provide information that connects the author to the book they have written.
Example: Paulo Coelho and the information you learned about him connects to why he may have written The Alchemist.
Brief Summary – Provide a brief summary of the novel. This is just so the audience has an understanding of the book. This should include a list of significant characters and events in the story. You must also touch upon the key themes found in the novel. Specific passages and quotes from the novel should be used in this section.
Example: Ms. Rich’s summaries for The Odyssey with themes and characters added to summary.
Writing Prompt – Although some of your classmates did not read your novel, get them involved in the novel by having them do a five minute free-write on a theme, topic, connection, etc. Create a prompt that generates good discussion and connects them to the happenings, characters, etc. in your novel. Use this writing prompt as part of your discussion with the class.
Example: Antigone log entries.
Article – Find an article that connects to something in the novel and share it with the class. This can be an encyclopedia entry, an actual current or not so current article, or even an information page off a reputable website. This should be photocopied and given to each member of the class. Therefore, make sure it is no longer than 2 pages in length. See me if you have an issue with this.
Example: A novel on China may deal with footbinding. I may want to share with the class what footbinding is and how it is done. Therefore, I would research footbinding and print out the article from the website, encyclopedia, or magazine.
Cultural Information and Setting – This is the most important part of the lesson: What did you learn about the culture and country in which your novel takes place? Share a map of where your story takes place and discuss traditions, beliefs, and interesting information about your culture. What is it that you learned through reading that you should share with your fellow classmates? Specific passages and quotes from the novel should be used in this section.
Question and Answer Period – Be open to any questions your classmates may have. Periodically throughout the presentation ask the students if they have any questions. You may also want to end the presentation with a question and answer period.
Review Game – Did your audience stay focused and involved throughout your presentation? Create a review game – Review Jeopardy, Review Basketball, etc. – to end your presentation. Questions should be based off the information provided throughout the presentation. Have fun with this.
We will be in the computer lab on Wednesday, January 5 through Monday, January 10. This gives you four days in class to work on this project. Use the evenings at home to gather information. This way the lab time enables your group to put the presentation together. All work must be completed for class on Tuesday, January 11. All groups must be ready to go on this day.
Period 2: Computer Lab # 438 Side A
Period 3: Computer Lab # 438 Side B
Sunday, December 5, 2010
December 2010
Due Date Updates for Thesis Paper:
For Wednesday, Dec. 14:
--Continue to revise the introduction and first section of your paper
--Add Quotes to your first section
--Begin working on the second section of your paper
(Don't forget to be reading your independent reading book!)
Due Monday, December 13:
-- Have your typed introduction with the revised thesis statement
-- Have your typed outline
-- Type the first section of your paper -- Everything under Roman Numeral I in your outline -- (We will add the quotes later. For now just do this {insert quote here} when writing the paper)
For Friday, Dec. 10:
-- Have a typed, revised thesis statement
-- Have a typed introduction
-- Have a typed outline
-- Have your noodletools account created
Thesis Paper (Completed Rough Draft) is due Tuesday, December 21: This includes the added quotes and conclusion. You must bring the rough draft, the outline, and your works cited page to class on this day. The final draft will not be due until Tuesday, January 11.
THESIS PAPER:
You will be working on a thesis paper for our Fate vs. Free-will Unit. Please listen for due dates in class. You will be doing the writing process over the next couple of weeks. Every part of the writing process will be graded. Keep everything you do. I will be collecting the rough draft with the final draft to see an improvement in your writing. The rough draft is due on Tuesday, December 21. I will not be in school on Friday, December 17 or Monday, December 20. Do not wait until the last minute if you have any questions on the thesis paper. Please refer to the assignment sheet and rubric while writing your paper. The rubric is listed below.
Rough Draft _____/10
Outline
Paper
Works Cited
Peer evaluation
Paper clipped/stapled together in correct order
Format of Final Draft _____/10
MLA heading with title
MLA outline format (outlines the actual paper)
MLA Works Cited page format
Times New Roman or Courier New, 12 Font, Double-spaced
Titles of novels underlined or italics, articles and short stories in quotes
Introduction of Final Draft _____/5
Hook
Works mentioned
Authors mentioned
Strong thesis statement
Thesis statement is the last statement of introduction
Body of Final Draft _____/30
Three works and article used
Development (3-5 pages in length)
Commentary/analysis
Overall Structure of Final Draft _____/20
Coherence (sentence structure/word choice)
Unity (all paragraphs connect to the thesis)
Organization/Transition
Typing errors
Grammar/punctuation/usage/spelling/use of present tense
Quotes in Final Draft _____/20
MLA format
Quote sandwich
Tells who says the quote
Introduces the quote
Tells the significance of quote
Quote choices
Conclusion _____/5
Total: _____/100
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INDEPENDENT READING ASSIGNMENT:
Read the following by Wednesday, December 22:
Purple Hibiscus – Pages 3-139
The Sound of the Waves – Pages 3-94
The 47 Ronin Story – Preface – middle of page 122
The Sounds of the River – Pages 1-128
Be prepared for a small group discussion on Wednesday, December 22 and Thursday, December 23. In order to be prepared for the discussion, you must organize and type (MLA Heading & Format) the following (20 Points):
• Five Discussion Questions (Type questions that you think your group will want to talk about. Don’t worry about small details: your task is to help people talk over the big ideas in the reading and share some reactions. Think about areas of theme, symbols, and character development as you prepare your questions.)
• Two Connection Topics (This means connecting the reading to your own life, to happenings at school or in the community, to similar events at other times and places, to other people or problems that you are reminded of. You might also see the connections between this book and other writings. You must explain your connections)
• Two Passages (Pick parts of the story that you want to read aloud to your group. Select passages that are interesting, powerful, funny, controversial, confusing or thought-provoking. Along with including the quoted passages and page numbers, provide a brief explanation of why you picked each passage and your interpretation/reaction to each of them.)
The final section of reading will be due on Tuesday, January 4.
Purple Hibiscus – Pages 140-end
The Sound of the Waves – Pages 95-end
The 47 Ronin Story – middle of page 122-end
The Sounds of the River – Pages 129-end
Once the work is completed, you and other students will prepare a PowerPoint to teach your novel to the rest of the class. Instructions will be given after the break. However, you may want to consider the following as you are reading: author information, cultural information, and connection to the current unit – Family Relationships and The Role of Family Members in Different Cultures.
For Wednesday, Dec. 14:
--Continue to revise the introduction and first section of your paper
--Add Quotes to your first section
--Begin working on the second section of your paper
(Don't forget to be reading your independent reading book!)
Due Monday, December 13:
-- Have your typed introduction with the revised thesis statement
-- Have your typed outline
-- Type the first section of your paper -- Everything under Roman Numeral I in your outline -- (We will add the quotes later. For now just do this {insert quote here} when writing the paper)
For Friday, Dec. 10:
-- Have a typed, revised thesis statement
-- Have a typed introduction
-- Have a typed outline
-- Have your noodletools account created
Thesis Paper (Completed Rough Draft) is due Tuesday, December 21: This includes the added quotes and conclusion. You must bring the rough draft, the outline, and your works cited page to class on this day. The final draft will not be due until Tuesday, January 11.
THESIS PAPER:
You will be working on a thesis paper for our Fate vs. Free-will Unit. Please listen for due dates in class. You will be doing the writing process over the next couple of weeks. Every part of the writing process will be graded. Keep everything you do. I will be collecting the rough draft with the final draft to see an improvement in your writing. The rough draft is due on Tuesday, December 21. I will not be in school on Friday, December 17 or Monday, December 20. Do not wait until the last minute if you have any questions on the thesis paper. Please refer to the assignment sheet and rubric while writing your paper. The rubric is listed below.
Rough Draft _____/10
Outline
Paper
Works Cited
Peer evaluation
Paper clipped/stapled together in correct order
Format of Final Draft _____/10
MLA heading with title
MLA outline format (outlines the actual paper)
MLA Works Cited page format
Times New Roman or Courier New, 12 Font, Double-spaced
Titles of novels underlined or italics, articles and short stories in quotes
Introduction of Final Draft _____/5
Hook
Works mentioned
Authors mentioned
Strong thesis statement
Thesis statement is the last statement of introduction
Body of Final Draft _____/30
Three works and article used
Development (3-5 pages in length)
Commentary/analysis
Overall Structure of Final Draft _____/20
Coherence (sentence structure/word choice)
Unity (all paragraphs connect to the thesis)
Organization/Transition
Typing errors
Grammar/punctuation/usage/spelling/use of present tense
Quotes in Final Draft _____/20
MLA format
Quote sandwich
Tells who says the quote
Introduces the quote
Tells the significance of quote
Quote choices
Conclusion _____/5
Total: _____/100
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INDEPENDENT READING ASSIGNMENT:
Read the following by Wednesday, December 22:
Purple Hibiscus – Pages 3-139
The Sound of the Waves – Pages 3-94
The 47 Ronin Story – Preface – middle of page 122
The Sounds of the River – Pages 1-128
Be prepared for a small group discussion on Wednesday, December 22 and Thursday, December 23. In order to be prepared for the discussion, you must organize and type (MLA Heading & Format) the following (20 Points):
• Five Discussion Questions (Type questions that you think your group will want to talk about. Don’t worry about small details: your task is to help people talk over the big ideas in the reading and share some reactions. Think about areas of theme, symbols, and character development as you prepare your questions.)
• Two Connection Topics (This means connecting the reading to your own life, to happenings at school or in the community, to similar events at other times and places, to other people or problems that you are reminded of. You might also see the connections between this book and other writings. You must explain your connections)
• Two Passages (Pick parts of the story that you want to read aloud to your group. Select passages that are interesting, powerful, funny, controversial, confusing or thought-provoking. Along with including the quoted passages and page numbers, provide a brief explanation of why you picked each passage and your interpretation/reaction to each of them.)
The final section of reading will be due on Tuesday, January 4.
Purple Hibiscus – Pages 140-end
The Sound of the Waves – Pages 95-end
The 47 Ronin Story – middle of page 122-end
The Sounds of the River – Pages 129-end
Once the work is completed, you and other students will prepare a PowerPoint to teach your novel to the rest of the class. Instructions will be given after the break. However, you may want to consider the following as you are reading: author information, cultural information, and connection to the current unit – Family Relationships and The Role of Family Members in Different Cultures.
Monday, November 8, 2010
The Week of Nov. 8, 15, 22, and 30
The Stranger -- The movie trailer, script for each scene, and individual contribution log are due Friday, November 12. The contribution log is one page in length (MLA Format). This should include your part in the creation of the movie trailer.
We will begin The Odyssey on Wednesday. The following are the reading and writing due dates:
Due November 11: Book I: A Goddess Intervenes
Due November 15: Book V: Sweet Nymph and Open Sea & Book IX:New Coasts and Poseidon's Son and complete AP Practice Test Packet (Both Passages and Multiple Choice Sections)
Due November 16: The Gods Intervene handout
Due November 17: "Polyphemus Perverse" Poem Reaction
Due November 18: Books X: The Grace of the Witch & Book XI: A Gathering of Shades and 5 Socratic Seminar Questions (Open-ended questions...ones that enable good discussion)
Due November 22: Book XII: Sea Perils and Defeat and Point of View Poem
Due November 23: Log Entry Assignment (MLA Format)
Due November 29: Book XXII: Death in the Great Hall
Due November 30: Monster Project
End Test: Friday, December 3
*Due dates are subject to change and other assignments may be added. Please listen carefully to instructions in class.
We will begin The Odyssey on Wednesday. The following are the reading and writing due dates:
Due November 11: Book I: A Goddess Intervenes
Due November 15: Book V: Sweet Nymph and Open Sea & Book IX:New Coasts and Poseidon's Son and complete AP Practice Test Packet (Both Passages and Multiple Choice Sections)
Due November 16: The Gods Intervene handout
Due November 17: "Polyphemus Perverse" Poem Reaction
Due November 18: Books X: The Grace of the Witch & Book XI: A Gathering of Shades and 5 Socratic Seminar Questions (Open-ended questions...ones that enable good discussion)
Due November 22: Book XII: Sea Perils and Defeat and Point of View Poem
Due November 23: Log Entry Assignment (MLA Format)
Due November 29: Book XXII: Death in the Great Hall
Due November 30: Monster Project
End Test: Friday, December 3
*Due dates are subject to change and other assignments may be added. Please listen carefully to instructions in class.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
The Weeks of November 1 and November 8
Enjoy the long weekend! We will resume the taping of The Stranger trailers on Monday. Meet us in the computer lab (#438) on Monday and Tuesday. Remember to bring in props, have scripts completed, and be prepared to tape. The reflection on your involvement in the making of the video will be due on Friday, November 12. This is the same day the video should be completed. Hope you are enjoying the activity and staying focused on the theme of The Absurd and the philosophy of Existentialism. Let us know if you plan on taping after school. We will need to be present while you are using the flip cameras.
We will begin The Odyssey on Wednesday. This will involve nightly reading assignments and outside of class writing activities. Due dates will be discussed in class.
We will begin The Odyssey on Wednesday. This will involve nightly reading assignments and outside of class writing activities. Due dates will be discussed in class.
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