Tests and Quizzes

Novel Study quiz Wednesday

Vocabulary test has been rescheduled for Thursday.

Novel Study

The Outsiders

Oct. 13-17

-Videos due Monday
-Vocabulary Test Wednesday
    *demise, resignation, credulity, flimsy, interminable, furtively, encroaching, extricating, constricting, egocentric, perpetually, tentative, imperceptibly, verified, convoluted, conflict (internal and external), obstacle, rubicund

-Poetry analysis and writing Wednesday and Friday

Video Project

1) Choose one partner

2) Choose a song, with or without words, that goes with the story Lamb to the Slaughter (themes of betrayal, heartbreak, rage, etc)

3) Decide on your symbolism and your motif for the video

a.  Will this be a Music Video or a Movie Trailer

4) Outline your video scene by scene

a.  Will your video be literal or more abstract

5) Begin filming: make sure you are using the symbolism and carry your motif throughout

6) Edit with music

7) Write a paragraph explaining the video and what your symbolism represents and how (2-5 minutes)

8) Show in class 

September 23-26

Final vocabulary words for the 1st unit: validate, summarize, pertinent

Vocabulary Test: Thursday

Final Personal Narratives are due Thursday at the BEGINNING of class.

September 18th

Vocabulary words to date: ambiguity, ameliorate, austerity, categorize, conciliatory, correspond, critique, differentiate, discriminate, formulate, assimilate, plagiarize, illustrate, speculate, preconception

Finishing rough draft
Self-edit and initial
Peer edit and initial
Type final story by the end of class on Wednesday (12pt. font, double spaced, Times New Roman, minimum of 2 pages.)
Vocabulary test on Thursday

September 10 and 11

Vocabulary: critique, differentiate, discriminate, formulate, assimilate, plagiarize

Sentence diagramming, and story starting

September 8th

vocabulary: categorize, conciliatory, correspond

Short Answer Questions for: Lamb to the Slaughter

Thursday, September 4th

Vocabulary: Ambiguity, Ameliorate, Austerity

Plot diagram: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

Annotation: note taking with a purpose

Read in pairs, "Lamb to the Slaughter," by Roald Dahl

Novel Study

Easy   Choose two.   25 points a piece   Due May 19th and May 22nd	Create a vocabulary test using words from the book. (Use words you didn’t really know prior to reading them. Minimum of 20. Supply an answer key.)	Write a plot summary that might be found on a book jacket and create a Book Cover (Minimum of ¾ page typed.)	Write a detailed description for each major character. (Minimum of 3: looks, personality, and role in the book.)
Medium   Choose two   50 points a piece   Due May 28th Due June 4th	Create a detailed NNE chart, with a focus on the effect- E (Minimum of 20 different elements)	Choose a theme song for your book. Write a one page analysis comparing the song and your book.	Interview a character from your book. Write at least ten questions and answers that will give the character the opportunity to discuss his/her thoughts and feelings about his/her role in the story. (Be insightful and thorough)
Difficult   Choose one.   150 points   Due June 11th	Write a rhetorical analysis essay: What was the overall message of your book, and how did the author use rhetorical devices to convey this message?	Choose one of the characters and write a sequel revolved around their life. (Minimum of two pages and in the same spirit of your original book.)	Write an analytical compare and contrast essay about the protagonist and antagonist from your book. Use text evidence to demonstrate their connection, roles, similarities, and differences.
Creative   100 points   Due June 18th	Create a music video for your book. It must be symbolically and thematically linked and very-well edited. (A brief written explanation is also required.)	Write and perform and SLAM poem about your book. It needs to be delivered with emotion and passion. It must be a minimum of 40 lines. OR…. Paint a large, original painting of a character, action or scene from the book. Quality is a must. ** For both choices, a written explanation is required.***	Write and record an original song revolved around the characters and/or storyline of your book. You must submit the written and recorded portion, along with a brief analysis connecting the two.
Total Points: 400

 

Quotes and Plays...

1) “He lost himself in a maze of thoughts that were rendered vague by his lack of words to express them. Frowning, he tried again.”
― William Golding, Lord of the Flies

 

2) “The thing is - fear can't hurt you any more than a dream.”
― William Golding, Lord of the Flies

 

After being assigned a quote, write what it means in your own words. Work alone on this for 5 minutes.

 

With your partners, compare and contrast your meanings and come up with one shared meaning that you all agree on. Discuss as a group when something like this has taken place in your own life or in someone else’s life.

 

Split off into two, and work together to write a scene from a play where this occurs. It must be 2 pages long, and you will “act” it out in class.

Make A Difference Campaign!

Concrete Idea/Plan: Due Monday, Wednesday- April 9th

Logo, Slogan, Posters due Thursday- April 10th

Motivational/Inspirational Speech in writing due Monday- April 14th

Videos due- April 17th

If you have questions, let me know. Remember, all ideas have to be approved by me. Try to do tangible things before asking for money. If you do raise money, give a receipt to let them know EXACTLY what will happen with their donation.

The Odyssey Project!

Below are 3 choices for an Odyssey project. They will be done individually, but if you choose the video project, you may have other classmates participate. A detailed set of instructions are below as well, but be sure to complete all aspects of the project.

1) Write a Choose Your Own Adventure book! You will write a series of short stories based on The Odyssey. At the end of each page, you must leave your readers with a choice, and depending on the choice they make will determine how their story ends up. There must also be illustrations or visuals for your book.
     Ex. While leaving the cave of the Cyclops, Odysseus decides to:
            Thank the gods that he and his men escaped... turn to page 3 or
            Continue to insult the Cyclops and make fun of him.... turn to page 5
     - Each decision will lead to a different version of the story with a minimum of 6 pages and 3 choices.

2) Create a 3-Dimensional sculpture depicting one of the scenes/characters from the Odyssey. It must be creative and polished. You must also write a 1 page essay analyzing how the sculpture represents the story.

3) Create a well-acted, thoroughly produced, and expertly edited video. It can be a classic or modern interpretation of the Odyssey. You will then write a 1 page synopsis of the video and the story-line.

Though each of these projects has a creative element, there is also a written component that must be typed and printed. QUALITY is the most important thing. Take pride in your work, do not wait until the last minute, and have fun!

Projects are due:  Thursday, March 27th. Make the projects REALLY good! They are worth 200 points!

Research Deadlines...

http://www.dianahacker.com/pdfs/hacker-daly-mla.pdf     Great Example of MLA Research Paper

Completed Outline due Wednesday, Feb. 5th.

1st draft of first section of paper due Friday, Feb 7th.
     - Peer edit and correct.

1st draft of second and third sections due Wednesday, Feb. 12th.
     - Peer edit and correct.

1st draft of final sections due Friday, Feb. 14th.
     - Peer edit and correct.

Revised draft of the entire paper due Monday, Feb. 17th
    - Final peer edit.

Turn in COMPLETED research paper on Wednesday, Feb. 19th
     - Properly formatted in MLA, with a Works Cited sheet.
     - Don't forget about the graphic needed for the paper.

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/   Use this website for MLA assistance.

Sample Research Outline

I) Introduction to the disease A. Definition

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B. HIV and its role
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II) Discovery and Symptoms A. Who found it and when was it discovered
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B. Origins and theories
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C. Ways it spreads and symptoms
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III) Statistics and Case Studies A. Who is most at risk and why
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B. Countries and communities with highest rates
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C. 3 examples and stories of real people living with AIDS
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IV) Research For a Cure A. Treatment options
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B. Misconceptions of the disease
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C. Cost and scientific studies
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V) Call to Action A. Ways to prevent
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B. Charities and organizations
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Research 101

Ender's Game... Board Game!

***Final test over book next Wednesday.***

 

- Procedural writing...

1) Introduction of game along with title and overall goal of winning.

2) Step by step how to play, special scenarios, rules and penalties

3) Conclude with recap of the purpose and overall theme of the game.

http://www.boardgamesinformation.com/candy-land/  Candy Land Example

***Click on other games in order to get more ideas.***

 

You must use characters, themes, scenarios, and settings from the book.

You will work in groups of up to 4. You will bring poster board, design the game pieces, and all components of the game. The writing portion is due Monday. The entire game is due Wednesday. Then you will take your test.  Thursday, we will actually play one another's games in class.