ELA 10: American Literature-Period 1/A Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Sean Gallagher
- Term
- 2022-2023 School Year
- Department
- English
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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2023 Summer Reading Assignments
2023 Summer Reading Assignments
(The following include PDF and online books. If you cannot access the book via the internet please obtain one from your local library or purchase a copy.)
ELA 11R
Summer Reading:
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾ - Sue Townsend
https://vabiblioteka.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/the-secret-diary-of-adrian-mole.pdf
Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland – Lewis Carroll
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/11/11-h/11-h.htm
ELA 11H
Summer Reading:
The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
https://westernhs.bcps.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_4204286/Image/Grade9GT--TheBookThiefMarkusZusak.pdf
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾ - Sue Townsend
https://vabiblioteka.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/the-secret-diary-of-adrian-mole.pdf
Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland – Lewis Carroll
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/11/11-h/11-h.htm
(The following include PDF and online books. If you cannot access the book via the internet please obtain one from your local library or purchase a copy.)
ELA 11R
Summer Reading:
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾ - Sue Townsend
https://vabiblioteka.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/the-secret-diary-of-adrian-mole.pdf
Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland – Lewis Carroll
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/11/11-h/11-h.htm
ELA 11H
Summer Reading:
The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
https://westernhs.bcps.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_4204286/Image/Grade9GT--TheBookThiefMarkusZusak.pdf
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾ - Sue Townsend
https://vabiblioteka.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/the-secret-diary-of-adrian-mole.pdf
Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland – Lewis Carroll
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/11/11-h/11-h.htm
Due:
2023 Summer Reading Assignments
2023 Summer Reading Assignments
(The following include PDF and online books. If you cannot access the book via the internet please obtain one from your local library or purchase a copy.)
ELA 11R
Summer Reading:
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾ - Sue Townsend
https://vabiblioteka.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/the-secret-diary-of-adrian-mole.pdf
Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland – Lewis Carroll
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/11/11-h/11-h.htm
ELA 11H
Summer Reading:
The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
https://westernhs.bcps.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_4204286/Image/Grade9GT--TheBookThiefMarkusZusak.pdf
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾ - Sue Townsend
https://vabiblioteka.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/the-secret-diary-of-adrian-mole.pdf
Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland – Lewis Carroll
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/11/11-h/11-h.htm
(The following include PDF and online books. If you cannot access the book via the internet please obtain one from your local library or purchase a copy.)
ELA 11R
Summer Reading:
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾ - Sue Townsend
https://vabiblioteka.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/the-secret-diary-of-adrian-mole.pdf
Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland – Lewis Carroll
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/11/11-h/11-h.htm
ELA 11H
Summer Reading:
The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
https://westernhs.bcps.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_4204286/Image/Grade9GT--TheBookThiefMarkusZusak.pdf
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾ - Sue Townsend
https://vabiblioteka.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/the-secret-diary-of-adrian-mole.pdf
Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland – Lewis Carroll
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/11/11-h/11-h.htm
Due:
2023 Summer Reading Assignments
2023 Summer Reading Assignments
(The following include PDF and online books. If you cannot access the book via the internet please obtain one from your local library or purchase a copy.)
ELA 11R
Summer Reading:
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾ - Sue Townsend
https://vabiblioteka.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/the-secret-diary-of-adrian-mole.pdf
Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland – Lewis Carroll
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/11/11-h/11-h.htm
ELA 11H
Summer Reading:
The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
https://westernhs.bcps.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_4204286/Image/Grade9GT--TheBookThiefMarkusZusak.pdf
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾ - Sue Townsend
https://vabiblioteka.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/the-secret-diary-of-adrian-mole.pdf
Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland – Lewis Carroll
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/11/11-h/11-h.htm
(The following include PDF and online books. If you cannot access the book via the internet please obtain one from your local library or purchase a copy.)
ELA 11R
Summer Reading:
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾ - Sue Townsend
https://vabiblioteka.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/the-secret-diary-of-adrian-mole.pdf
Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland – Lewis Carroll
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/11/11-h/11-h.htm
ELA 11H
Summer Reading:
The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
https://westernhs.bcps.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_4204286/Image/Grade9GT--TheBookThiefMarkusZusak.pdf
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾ - Sue Townsend
https://vabiblioteka.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/the-secret-diary-of-adrian-mole.pdf
Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland – Lewis Carroll
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/11/11-h/11-h.htm
Due:
English 10 FINAL EXAM
The final exam will consist of a series of multiple choice questions about the novels that we read this year and the vocabulary units that we covered since January, which are Lessons 9-16.
The vocabulary sections will be similar to the vocabulary tests this year. You will have to match words to their definitions and use a few words in an original sentence.
The reading questions will mirror the pop quizzes that you completed while reading. I won't try to trip you up with hyper-specific questions, but you should be able to recall the key characters, settings, events, and themes.
The vocabulary sections will be similar to the vocabulary tests this year. You will have to match words to their definitions and use a few words in an original sentence.
The reading questions will mirror the pop quizzes that you completed while reading. I won't try to trip you up with hyper-specific questions, but you should be able to recall the key characters, settings, events, and themes.
Due:
English 10 FINAL EXAM
The final exam will consist of a series of multiple choice questions about the novels that we read this year and the vocabulary units that we covered since January, which are Lessons 9-16.
The vocabulary sections will be similar to the vocabulary tests this year. You will have to match words to their definitions and use a few words in an original sentence.
The reading questions will mirror the pop quizzes that you completed while reading. I won't try to trip you up with hyper-specific questions, but you should be able to recall the key characters, settings, events, and themes.
The vocabulary sections will be similar to the vocabulary tests this year. You will have to match words to their definitions and use a few words in an original sentence.
The reading questions will mirror the pop quizzes that you completed while reading. I won't try to trip you up with hyper-specific questions, but you should be able to recall the key characters, settings, events, and themes.
Due:
English 10 FINAL EXAM
The final exam will consist of a series of multiple choice questions about the novels that we read this year and the vocabulary units that we covered since January, which are Lessons 9-16.
The vocabulary sections will be similar to the vocabulary tests this year. You will have to match words to their definitions and use a few words in an original sentence.
The reading questions will mirror the pop quizzes that you completed while reading. I won't try to trip you up with hyper-specific questions, but you should be able to recall the key characters, settings, events, and themes.
The vocabulary sections will be similar to the vocabulary tests this year. You will have to match words to their definitions and use a few words in an original sentence.
The reading questions will mirror the pop quizzes that you completed while reading. I won't try to trip you up with hyper-specific questions, but you should be able to recall the key characters, settings, events, and themes.
Due:
FINAL EXAM
Due:
FINAL EXAM
Due:
FINAL EXAM
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Essay Submission
Use this assignment to upload your final draft of your essay about The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. Be sure to include the proper heading, and make sure your essay is formatted correctly. I've attached a model here.
Good luck finishing up! If you have questions during the weekend, you can write me an email or a private comment here.
Good luck finishing up! If you have questions during the weekend, you can write me an email or a private comment here.
Due:
Essay Submission
Use this assignment to upload your final draft of your essay about The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. Be sure to include the proper heading, and make sure your essay is formatted correctly. I've attached a model here.
Good luck finishing up! If you have questions during the weekend, you can write me an email or a private comment here.
Good luck finishing up! If you have questions during the weekend, you can write me an email or a private comment here.
Due:
Essay Submission
Use this assignment to upload your final draft of your essay about The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. Be sure to include the proper heading, and make sure your essay is formatted correctly. I've attached a model here.
Good luck finishing up! If you have questions during the weekend, you can write me an email or a private comment here.
Good luck finishing up! If you have questions during the weekend, you can write me an email or a private comment here.
Due:
Lesson Sixteen Vocabulary Review
Use this link and our vocabulary books to prepare for the final vocabulary lesson test!
We'll discuss these words today.
We'll discuss these words today.
Due:
Lesson Sixteen Vocabulary Review
Use this link and our vocabulary books to prepare for the final vocabulary lesson test!
We'll discuss these words today.
We'll discuss these words today.
Due:
Lesson Sixteen Vocabulary Review
Use this link and our vocabulary books to prepare for the final vocabulary lesson test!
We'll discuss these words today.
We'll discuss these words today.
Due:
Lesson Sixteen Vocabulary Quiz
The assessment is a quiz worth 66 points, 2/3 of the usual total for vocabulary tests.
Most of you should finish in about 20 minutes. We'll use the rest of the class period to continue working on your essays, which are due next Tuesday.
Most of you should finish in about 20 minutes. We'll use the rest of the class period to continue working on your essays, which are due next Tuesday.
Due:
Lesson Sixteen Vocabulary Quiz
The assessment is a quiz worth 66 points, 2/3 of the usual total for vocabulary tests.
Most of you should finish in about 20 minutes. We'll use the rest of the class period to continue working on your essays, which are due next Tuesday.
Most of you should finish in about 20 minutes. We'll use the rest of the class period to continue working on your essays, which are due next Tuesday.
Due:
Lesson Sixteen Vocabulary Quiz
The assessment is a quiz worth 66 points, 2/3 of the usual total for vocabulary tests.
Most of you should finish in about 20 minutes. We'll use the rest of the class period to continue working on your essays, which are due next Tuesday.
Most of you should finish in about 20 minutes. We'll use the rest of the class period to continue working on your essays, which are due next Tuesday.
Due:
Lesson Sixteen, Exercises I and II
This is our final vocabulary homework assignment of the year. Complete the fill-ins and the sentences in your book or in a Google Doc.
Due:
Lesson Sixteen, Exercises I and II
This is our final vocabulary homework assignment of the year. Complete the fill-ins and the sentences in your book or in a Google Doc.
Due:
Lesson Sixteen, Exercises I and II
This is our final vocabulary homework assignment of the year. Complete the fill-ins and the sentences in your book or in a Google Doc.
Due:
Catcher Essay Outline
Use this assignment to submit your outline for your essay about The Catcher the the Rye. If you've started working on your introduction or your body paragraphs, you can submit them too for additional feedback.
The vocabulary exercises are also due today; be sure to submit both assignments on time, since we don't have many more homework grades this year.
The vocabulary exercises are also due today; be sure to submit both assignments on time, since we don't have many more homework grades this year.
Due:
Catcher Essay Outline
Use this assignment to submit your outline for your essay about The Catcher the the Rye. If you've started working on your introduction or your body paragraphs, you can submit them too for additional feedback.
The vocabulary exercises are also due today; be sure to submit both assignments on time, since we don't have many more homework grades this year.
The vocabulary exercises are also due today; be sure to submit both assignments on time, since we don't have many more homework grades this year.
Due:
Catcher Essay Outline
Use this assignment to submit your outline for your essay about The Catcher the the Rye. If you've started working on your introduction or your body paragraphs, you can submit them too for additional feedback.
The vocabulary exercises are also due today; be sure to submit both assignments on time, since we don't have many more homework grades this year.
The vocabulary exercises are also due today; be sure to submit both assignments on time, since we don't have many more homework grades this year.
Due:
The Catcher in the Rye: Thesis Statement
On Thursday, May 25, submit your proposed thesis statement for the final essay of the year.
I've included dozens of questions that you can respond to, and you can also come up with your own argument about the novel. You should craft an argumentative, debatable, and specific thesis statement, a claim that you will defend with evidence from the novel. Some of the question are easier than others, and I hope you find a topic that interests you.
Let me know if you have any questions or if you want to talk about your idea!
I've included dozens of questions that you can respond to, and you can also come up with your own argument about the novel. You should craft an argumentative, debatable, and specific thesis statement, a claim that you will defend with evidence from the novel. Some of the question are easier than others, and I hope you find a topic that interests you.
Let me know if you have any questions or if you want to talk about your idea!
Due:
The Catcher in the Rye: Thesis Statement
On Thursday, May 25, submit your proposed thesis statement for the final essay of the year.
I've included dozens of questions that you can respond to, and you can also come up with your own argument about the novel. You should craft an argumentative, debatable, and specific thesis statement, a claim that you will defend with evidence from the novel. Some of the question are easier than others, and I hope you find a topic that interests you.
Let me know if you have any questions or if you want to talk about your idea!
I've included dozens of questions that you can respond to, and you can also come up with your own argument about the novel. You should craft an argumentative, debatable, and specific thesis statement, a claim that you will defend with evidence from the novel. Some of the question are easier than others, and I hope you find a topic that interests you.
Let me know if you have any questions or if you want to talk about your idea!
Due:
The Catcher in the Rye: Thesis Statement
On Thursday, May 25, submit your proposed thesis statement for the final essay of the year.
I've included dozens of questions that you can respond to, and you can also come up with your own argument about the novel. You should craft an argumentative, debatable, and specific thesis statement, a claim that you will defend with evidence from the novel. Some of the question are easier than others, and I hope you find a topic that interests you.
Let me know if you have any questions or if you want to talk about your idea!
I've included dozens of questions that you can respond to, and you can also come up with your own argument about the novel. You should craft an argumentative, debatable, and specific thesis statement, a claim that you will defend with evidence from the novel. Some of the question are easier than others, and I hope you find a topic that interests you.
Let me know if you have any questions or if you want to talk about your idea!
Due:
Lesson Fifteen Vocabulary Test
Please let me know if you get kicked out of the test and need to restart your computer.
When you finish, make sure you submit your Catcher in the Rye thesis statement.
When you finish, make sure you submit your Catcher in the Rye thesis statement.
Due:
Lesson Fifteen Vocabulary Test
Please let me know if you get kicked out of the test and need to restart your computer.
When you finish, make sure you submit your Catcher in the Rye thesis statement.
When you finish, make sure you submit your Catcher in the Rye thesis statement.
Due:
Lesson Fifteen Vocabulary Test
Please let me know if you get kicked out of the test and need to restart your computer.
When you finish, make sure you submit your Catcher in the Rye thesis statement.
When you finish, make sure you submit your Catcher in the Rye thesis statement.
Due:
Lesson 15 Vocabulary Test
Use this website to prepare for your vocabulary test on Wednesday.
Due:
Lesson 15 Vocabulary Test
Use this website to prepare for your vocabulary test on Wednesday.
Due:
Lesson 15 Vocabulary Test
Use this website to prepare for your vocabulary test on Wednesday.
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Read chapters 25 and 26.
Read chapters 25 and 26 (pages 213-234) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
When you finish reading, write a short paragraph reacting to the ending. You can write informally and you should share your opinion! Did you enjoy the ending? Why or why not? What do you think Holden's future looks like?
When you finish reading, write a short paragraph reacting to the ending. You can write informally and you should share your opinion! Did you enjoy the ending? Why or why not? What do you think Holden's future looks like?
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Read chapters 25 and 26.
Read chapters 25 and 26 (pages 213-234) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
When you finish reading, write a short paragraph reacting to the ending. You can write informally and you should share your opinion! Did you enjoy the ending? Why or why not? What do you think Holden's future looks like?
When you finish reading, write a short paragraph reacting to the ending. You can write informally and you should share your opinion! Did you enjoy the ending? Why or why not? What do you think Holden's future looks like?
Due:
Read chapters 25 and 26.
Read chapters 25 and 26 (pages 213-234) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
When you finish reading, write a short paragraph reacting to the ending. You can write informally and you should share your opinion! Did you enjoy the ending? Why or why not? What do you think Holden's future looks like?
When you finish reading, write a short paragraph reacting to the ending. You can write informally and you should share your opinion! Did you enjoy the ending? Why or why not? What do you think Holden's future looks like?
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Read Chapters 23 and 24.
Over the long weekend, read Chapters 23 and 24 (pages 192-213) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
Also, write a short paragraph exploring Holden's conversation with Mr. Antolini. How does Holden view this man? What does the boy learn from this conversation? What stands out or intrigues you?
Also, write a short paragraph exploring Holden's conversation with Mr. Antolini. How does Holden view this man? What does the boy learn from this conversation? What stands out or intrigues you?
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Read Chapters 23 and 24.
Over the long weekend, read Chapters 23 and 24 (pages 192-213) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
Also, write a short paragraph exploring Holden's conversation with Mr. Antolini. How does Holden view this man? What does the boy learn from this conversation? What stands out or intrigues you?
Also, write a short paragraph exploring Holden's conversation with Mr. Antolini. How does Holden view this man? What does the boy learn from this conversation? What stands out or intrigues you?
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Read Chapters 23 and 24.
Over the long weekend, read Chapters 23 and 24 (pages 192-213) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
Also, write a short paragraph exploring Holden's conversation with Mr. Antolini. How does Holden view this man? What does the boy learn from this conversation? What stands out or intrigues you?
Also, write a short paragraph exploring Holden's conversation with Mr. Antolini. How does Holden view this man? What does the boy learn from this conversation? What stands out or intrigues you?
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Chapters 23 and 24 Quiz
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Chapters 23 and 24 Quiz
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Chapters 23 and 24 Quiz
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Read Chapters 21 and 22.
Before class on Wednesday, May 17, read chapters 21 and 22 (pages 173-192) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. In this section, Holden finally meets up with his little sister, Phoebe, and he continues to overthink his decisions without understanding himself...
Also, write 3-4 discussion questions about these two chapters. Check out the attached document for some tips about writing these questions--you should try to write application, analysis, or evaluation questions.
Also, write 3-4 discussion questions about these two chapters. Check out the attached document for some tips about writing these questions--you should try to write application, analysis, or evaluation questions.
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Read Chapters 21 and 22.
Before class on Wednesday, May 17, read chapters 21 and 22 (pages 173-192) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. In this section, Holden finally meets up with his little sister, Phoebe, and he continues to overthink his decisions without understanding himself...
Also, write 3-4 discussion questions about these two chapters. Check out the attached document for some tips about writing these questions--you should try to write application, analysis, or evaluation questions.
Also, write 3-4 discussion questions about these two chapters. Check out the attached document for some tips about writing these questions--you should try to write application, analysis, or evaluation questions.
Due:
Read Chapters 21 and 22.
Before class on Wednesday, May 17, read chapters 21 and 22 (pages 173-192) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. In this section, Holden finally meets up with his little sister, Phoebe, and he continues to overthink his decisions without understanding himself...
Also, write 3-4 discussion questions about these two chapters. Check out the attached document for some tips about writing these questions--you should try to write application, analysis, or evaluation questions.
Also, write 3-4 discussion questions about these two chapters. Check out the attached document for some tips about writing these questions--you should try to write application, analysis, or evaluation questions.
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Read Chapters 19 and 20.
Before class on Tuesday, read Chapters 19 and 20 (pages 157-173) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
Also, choose a moment from either chapter and write a short reflection paragraph. What moment in these chapters seemed interesting, surprising, or important to you? Craft some claim for your first sentence and be sure to refer specifically to the text.
Also, choose a moment from either chapter and write a short reflection paragraph. What moment in these chapters seemed interesting, surprising, or important to you? Craft some claim for your first sentence and be sure to refer specifically to the text.
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Read Chapters 19 and 20.
Before class on Tuesday, read Chapters 19 and 20 (pages 157-173) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
Also, choose a moment from either chapter and write a short reflection paragraph. What moment in these chapters seemed interesting, surprising, or important to you? Craft some claim for your first sentence and be sure to refer specifically to the text.
Also, choose a moment from either chapter and write a short reflection paragraph. What moment in these chapters seemed interesting, surprising, or important to you? Craft some claim for your first sentence and be sure to refer specifically to the text.
Due:
Read Chapters 19 and 20.
Before class on Tuesday, read Chapters 19 and 20 (pages 157-173) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
Also, choose a moment from either chapter and write a short reflection paragraph. What moment in these chapters seemed interesting, surprising, or important to you? Craft some claim for your first sentence and be sure to refer specifically to the text.
Also, choose a moment from either chapter and write a short reflection paragraph. What moment in these chapters seemed interesting, surprising, or important to you? Craft some claim for your first sentence and be sure to refer specifically to the text.
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Catcher Chapters 19 and 20
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Catcher Chapters 19 and 20
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Catcher Chapters 19 and 20
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Lesson Fifteen, Exercises I and II.
Over the weekend, complete Exercises I and II (pages 177-178) in your Vocabulary textbook. You can write the answers in a Google doc or you can take a clear photo of your work. If you worry that your photo isn't clear, please bring your book to class and I will check your work manually.
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Lesson Fifteen, Exercises I and II.
Over the weekend, complete Exercises I and II (pages 177-178) in your Vocabulary textbook. You can write the answers in a Google doc or you can take a clear photo of your work. If you worry that your photo isn't clear, please bring your book to class and I will check your work manually.
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Lesson Fifteen, Exercises I and II.
Over the weekend, complete Exercises I and II (pages 177-178) in your Vocabulary textbook. You can write the answers in a Google doc or you can take a clear photo of your work. If you worry that your photo isn't clear, please bring your book to class and I will check your work manually.
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Read chapters 17 and 18, and write a short paragraph.
Read chapters 17-18 (pages 136-156) in The Catcher in the Rye.
Then, write a short paragraph explaining Holden’s date with Sally (from Chapter 17) or Holden’s view on religion, movies, or war (18). Be sure to cite specific evidence from the text!
Then, write a short paragraph explaining Holden’s date with Sally (from Chapter 17) or Holden’s view on religion, movies, or war (18). Be sure to cite specific evidence from the text!
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Read chapters 17 and 18, and write a short paragraph.
Read chapters 17-18 (pages 136-156) in The Catcher in the Rye.
Then, write a short paragraph explaining Holden’s date with Sally (from Chapter 17) or Holden’s view on religion, movies, or war (18). Be sure to cite specific evidence from the text!
Then, write a short paragraph explaining Holden’s date with Sally (from Chapter 17) or Holden’s view on religion, movies, or war (18). Be sure to cite specific evidence from the text!
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Read chapters 17 and 18, and write a short paragraph.
Read chapters 17-18 (pages 136-156) in The Catcher in the Rye.
Then, write a short paragraph explaining Holden’s date with Sally (from Chapter 17) or Holden’s view on religion, movies, or war (18). Be sure to cite specific evidence from the text!
Then, write a short paragraph explaining Holden’s date with Sally (from Chapter 17) or Holden’s view on religion, movies, or war (18). Be sure to cite specific evidence from the text!
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Catcher Chapters 17 and 18 Quiz
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Catcher Chapters 17 and 18 Quiz
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Catcher Chapters 17 and 18 Quiz
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Read Chapters 14-16.
Before class on Thursday, read chapters 14, 15, and 16 (pages 110-136) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
Also, write a short paragraph (5-10 sentences) exploring contradictions in Holden's attitudes or actions. Is Holden Caulfield a hypocrite? Is he a typical teenager? Does he understand his own thoughts and desires?
Also, write a short paragraph (5-10 sentences) exploring contradictions in Holden's attitudes or actions. Is Holden Caulfield a hypocrite? Is he a typical teenager? Does he understand his own thoughts and desires?
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Read Chapters 14-16.
Before class on Thursday, read chapters 14, 15, and 16 (pages 110-136) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
Also, write a short paragraph (5-10 sentences) exploring contradictions in Holden's attitudes or actions. Is Holden Caulfield a hypocrite? Is he a typical teenager? Does he understand his own thoughts and desires?
Also, write a short paragraph (5-10 sentences) exploring contradictions in Holden's attitudes or actions. Is Holden Caulfield a hypocrite? Is he a typical teenager? Does he understand his own thoughts and desires?
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Read Chapters 15 and 16.
Before class on Thursday, read chapters 15 and 16 (pages 117-136) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
Also, write a short paragraph (5-10 sentences) exploring contradictions in Holden's attitudes or actions. Is Holden Caulfield a hypocrite? Is he a typical teenager? Does he understand his own thoughts and desires?
Also, write a short paragraph (5-10 sentences) exploring contradictions in Holden's attitudes or actions. Is Holden Caulfield a hypocrite? Is he a typical teenager? Does he understand his own thoughts and desires?
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Lesson Fourteen Vocabulary Review
Tomorrow (Wednesday, May 10) we will take a Vocabulary Test on Lesson Fourteen. Use the link below to review the 15 words on the PowerPlus website. Good luck!
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Lesson Fourteen Vocabulary Review
Tomorrow (Wednesday, May 10) we will take a Vocabulary Test on Lesson Fourteen. Use the link below to review the 15 words on the PowerPlus website. Good luck!
Due:
Lesson Fourteen Vocabulary Review
Tomorrow (Wednesday, May 10) we will take a Vocabulary Test on Lesson Fourteen. Use the link below to review the 15 words on the PowerPlus website. Good luck!
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Lesson Fourteen Vocabulary Test
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Lesson Fourteen Vocabulary Test
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Lesson Fourteen Vocabulary Test
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Read chapters 13 and 14 and write a short paragraph.
Read chapters 13 and 14 (pages 98-117).
Then, answer one of the questions below in a short paragraph.
How does Holden behave when he’s with the prostitute, and why? How do his actions in this scene contrast with how he spoke about women earlier in the story? Do you think that Holden is phony?
Why doesn’t Holden pay Maurice the extra five dollars? Why does he make this decision, and what do you think about it? How does it relate to Holden's view of violence from earlier in chapter 13?
Then, answer one of the questions below in a short paragraph.
How does Holden behave when he’s with the prostitute, and why? How do his actions in this scene contrast with how he spoke about women earlier in the story? Do you think that Holden is phony?
Why doesn’t Holden pay Maurice the extra five dollars? Why does he make this decision, and what do you think about it? How does it relate to Holden's view of violence from earlier in chapter 13?
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Read chapters 13 and 14 and write a short paragraph.
Read chapters 13 and 14 (pages 98-117).
Then, answer one of the questions below in a short paragraph.
How does Holden behave when he’s with the prostitute, and why? How do his actions in this scene contrast with how he spoke about women earlier in the story? Do you think that Holden is phony?
Why doesn’t Holden pay Maurice the extra five dollars? Why does he make this decision, and what do you think about it? How does it relate to Holden's view of violence from earlier in chapter 13?
Then, answer one of the questions below in a short paragraph.
How does Holden behave when he’s with the prostitute, and why? How do his actions in this scene contrast with how he spoke about women earlier in the story? Do you think that Holden is phony?
Why doesn’t Holden pay Maurice the extra five dollars? Why does he make this decision, and what do you think about it? How does it relate to Holden's view of violence from earlier in chapter 13?
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Read chapters 13 and 14 and write a short paragraph.
Read chapters 13 and 14 (pages 98-117).
Then, answer one of the questions below in a short paragraph.
How does Holden behave when he’s with the prostitute, and why? How do his actions in this scene contrast with how he spoke about women earlier in the story? Do you think that Holden is phony?
Why doesn’t Holden pay Maurice the extra five dollars? Why does he make this decision, and what do you think about it? How does it relate to Holden's view of violence from earlier in chapter 13?
Then, answer one of the questions below in a short paragraph.
How does Holden behave when he’s with the prostitute, and why? How do his actions in this scene contrast with how he spoke about women earlier in the story? Do you think that Holden is phony?
Why doesn’t Holden pay Maurice the extra five dollars? Why does he make this decision, and what do you think about it? How does it relate to Holden's view of violence from earlier in chapter 13?
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Chapters 13 and 14 Quiz
You'll have 12 minutes to answer the four multiple choice and one open response questions. If you didn't get to read last night, don't cheat! It's better to do poorly on one quiz than risk your grade. Good luck!
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Chapters 13 and 14 Quiz
You'll have 12 minutes to answer the four multiple choice and one open response questions. If you didn't get to read last night, don't cheat! It's better to do poorly on one quiz than risk your grade. Good luck!
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Chapters 13 and 14 Quiz
You'll have 12 minutes to answer the four multiple choice and one open response questions. If you didn't get to read last night, don't cheat! It's better to do poorly on one quiz than risk your grade. Good luck!
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Read Chapters 10-12.
Before class on Monday, 5/8, read chapters 10-12 (pages 75-98) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
Before class, you should also submit three discussion questions. Try to ask "why" questions instead of "what" questions because they will drive us to deeper conversations!
Before class, you should also submit three discussion questions. Try to ask "why" questions instead of "what" questions because they will drive us to deeper conversations!
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Read Chapters 10-12.
Before class on Monday, 5/8, read chapters 10-12 (pages 75-98) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
Before class, you should also submit three discussion questions. Try to ask "why" questions instead of "what" questions because they will drive us to deeper conversations!
Before class, you should also submit three discussion questions. Try to ask "why" questions instead of "what" questions because they will drive us to deeper conversations!
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Read Chapters 10-12.
Before class on Monday, 5/8, read chapters 10-12 (pages 75-98) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
Before class, you should also submit three discussion questions. Try to ask "why" questions instead of "what" questions because they will drive us to deeper conversations!
Before class, you should also submit three discussion questions. Try to ask "why" questions instead of "what" questions because they will drive us to deeper conversations!
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Read Chapters 8 and 9.
Read Chapters 8 and 9 (pages 59-74) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. And be prepared for a quiz!
After you read, write a short paragraph (5-10 sentences) exploring Holden's attitudes and his actions towards girls and women. In these chapters, he interacts with a classmate's mother (Mrs. Morrow) and a young woman who's slightly older than him (Faith). He confesses that "in [his] mind, [he's] probably the biggest sex maniac you ever saw," but it seems like his actions don't match his attitudes... Reflect in a few sentences, citing evidence from the text.
After you read, write a short paragraph (5-10 sentences) exploring Holden's attitudes and his actions towards girls and women. In these chapters, he interacts with a classmate's mother (Mrs. Morrow) and a young woman who's slightly older than him (Faith). He confesses that "in [his] mind, [he's] probably the biggest sex maniac you ever saw," but it seems like his actions don't match his attitudes... Reflect in a few sentences, citing evidence from the text.
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Read Chapters 8 and 9.
Read Chapters 8 and 9 (pages 59-74) in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. And be prepared for a quiz!
After you read, write a short paragraph (5-10 sentences) exploring Holden's attitudes and his actions towards girls and women. In these chapters, he interacts with a classmate's mother (Mrs. Morrow) and a young woman who's slightly older than him (Faith). He confesses that "in [his] mind, [he's] probably the biggest sex maniac you ever saw," but it seems like his actions don't match his attitudes... Reflect in a few sentences, citing evidence from the text.
After you read, write a short paragraph (5-10 sentences) exploring Holden's attitudes and his actions towards girls and women. In these chapters, he interacts with a classmate's mother (Mrs. Morrow) and a young woman who's slightly older than him (Faith). He confesses that "in [his] mind, [he's] probably the biggest sex maniac you ever saw," but it seems like his actions don't match his attitudes... Reflect in a few sentences, citing evidence from the text.
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Chapter 8 and 9 Quiz
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Chapter 8 and 9 Quiz
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Chapter 8 and 9 Quiz
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Read chapters 5, 6, and 7.
Read the above chapters (pages 40-59) before class on Thursday, May 4th, and write three discussion questions. Be prepared for a quiz!
As you read, write three questions you have about the text. They can be questions about plot ("Why does x happen?" or "Why does Holden say x?") or questions about craft ("why did Salinger choose to do x?"). Post your questions here before class and we will use some of your questions for our class discussion.
As you read, write three questions you have about the text. They can be questions about plot ("Why does x happen?" or "Why does Holden say x?") or questions about craft ("why did Salinger choose to do x?"). Post your questions here before class and we will use some of your questions for our class discussion.
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Read chapters 5, 6, and 7.
Read the above chapters (pages 40-59) before class on Thursday, May 4th, and write three discussion questions. Be prepared for a quiz!
As you read, write three questions you have about the text. They can be questions about plot ("Why does x happen?" or "Why does Holden say x?") or questions about craft ("why did Salinger choose to do x?"). Post your questions here before class and we will use some of your questions for our class discussion.
As you read, write three questions you have about the text. They can be questions about plot ("Why does x happen?" or "Why does Holden say x?") or questions about craft ("why did Salinger choose to do x?"). Post your questions here before class and we will use some of your questions for our class discussion.
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Chapters 3 and 4
Before school on Tuesday, read chapters 3 and 4 in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger (pages 19-40). Be prepared for a quiz!
Also, as you read, identify three quotes that reveal more about Holden's character: his motivation, his personality, his values, and/or his appearance. Post your quotes here and note the page number, and I'll choose some of them to talk about in class.
Also, as you read, identify three quotes that reveal more about Holden's character: his motivation, his personality, his values, and/or his appearance. Post your quotes here and note the page number, and I'll choose some of them to talk about in class.
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Catcher Chapters 3 and 4 Quiz
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Catcher Chapters 3 and 4 Quiz
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Chapters 3 and 4
Before school on Tuesday, read chapters 3 and 4 in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger (pages 19-40). Be prepared for a quiz!
Also, as you read, identify three quotes that reveal more about Holden's character: his motivation, his personality, his values, and/or his appearance. Post your quotes here and note the page number, and I'll choose some of them to talk about in class.
Also, as you read, identify three quotes that reveal more about Holden's character: his motivation, his personality, his values, and/or his appearance. Post your quotes here and note the page number, and I'll choose some of them to talk about in class.
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Lesson Thirteen Vocabulary Test
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Lesson Thirteen Vocabulary Test
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Vocabulary Lesson Thirteen Test--Review
https://www.vocabularypowerplus.com/level-10/lesson-13/
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Vocabulary Lesson Thirteen Test--Review
https://www.vocabularypowerplus.com/level-10/lesson-13/
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Pre-Reading Activity
Write a short paragraph (6-8 sentences) about the beginning of The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. You have two options: (A) you can write about one of the following statements, or (B) you can describe Holden based on evidence presented in Chapter 1.
A. Choose one of the below statements. In your first sentence, state whether you agree or disagree, and then write a few sentences about why.
In order to fit in, we all have to be phony or fake to some extent.
Institutions such as schools, businesses, and the entertainment industry suppress individuality.
B. Based on how he describes his life and his school in Chapter 1, what do you know about Holden Caulfield? What kind of person is he? What is his motivation? In your first sentence, make a claim about his character and support your claim with evidence from the text.
Whichever option you choose, your paragraph is due on Tuesday night. Let me know if you have questions or if you need help developing your claim!
A. Choose one of the below statements. In your first sentence, state whether you agree or disagree, and then write a few sentences about why.
In order to fit in, we all have to be phony or fake to some extent.
Institutions such as schools, businesses, and the entertainment industry suppress individuality.
B. Based on how he describes his life and his school in Chapter 1, what do you know about Holden Caulfield? What kind of person is he? What is his motivation? In your first sentence, make a claim about his character and support your claim with evidence from the text.
Whichever option you choose, your paragraph is due on Tuesday night. Let me know if you have questions or if you need help developing your claim!
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Pre-Reading Activity
Write a short paragraph (6-8 sentences) about the beginning of The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. You have two options: (A) you can write about one of the following statements, or (B) you can describe Holden based on evidence presented in Chapter 1.
A. Choose one of the below statements. In your first sentence, state whether you agree or disagree, and then write a few sentences about why.
In order to fit in, we all have to be phony or fake to some extent.
Institutions such as schools, businesses, and the entertainment industry suppress individuality.
B. Based on how he describes his life and his school in Chapter 1, what do you know about Holden Caulfield? What kind of person is he? What is his motivation? In your first sentence, make a claim about his character and support your claim with evidence from the text.
Whichever option you choose, your paragraph is due on Tuesday night. Let me know if you have questions or if you need help developing your claim!
A. Choose one of the below statements. In your first sentence, state whether you agree or disagree, and then write a few sentences about why.
In order to fit in, we all have to be phony or fake to some extent.
Institutions such as schools, businesses, and the entertainment industry suppress individuality.
B. Based on how he describes his life and his school in Chapter 1, what do you know about Holden Caulfield? What kind of person is he? What is his motivation? In your first sentence, make a claim about his character and support your claim with evidence from the text.
Whichever option you choose, your paragraph is due on Tuesday night. Let me know if you have questions or if you need help developing your claim!
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Lesson Thirteen, Exercises I and II
By Monday, April 24, complete Exercises I and II for Lesson Thirteen in our vocabulary textbook (pages 157-158). You can write in your books and take a photo or you can complete these assignments in a Google Doc.
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Lesson Thirteen, Exercises I and II
By Monday, April 24, complete Exercises I and II for Lesson Thirteen in our vocabulary textbook (pages 157-158). You can write in your books and take a photo or you can complete these assignments in a Google Doc.
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Review: Lessons 10-12
Complete Exercises I and II on pages 149-151 in your vocabulary book. You can write your answers in a Google Doc or take a photo of your completed work.
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Review: Lessons 10-12
Complete Exercises I and II on pages 149-151 in your vocabulary book. You can write your answers in a Google Doc or take a photo of your completed work.
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Gatsby Essay: FINAL SUBMISSION
Use this post to submit your final draft of you essay about The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It's due on Wednesday, April 12 so that you have plenty of time to finish. This is the last major grade of the 3rd quarter and it counts for twice as much as a vocabulary test, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to finish.
I've attached the formatting document that I showed you today in class. Feel free to email me or write comments if you have any questions or concerns.
I've attached the formatting document that I showed you today in class. Feel free to email me or write comments if you have any questions or concerns.
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Gatsby Essay: FINAL SUBMISSION
Use this post to submit your final draft of you essay about The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It's due on Thursday so that you have a bit more time to finish up!
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Lesson 12 Vocabulary Review
https://www.vocabularypowerplus.com/level-10/lesson-12/
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Lesson 12 Vocabulary Review
https://www.vocabularypowerplus.com/level-10/lesson-12/
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Lesson Twelve Vocabulary Quiz
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Lesson Twelve Vocabulary Quiz
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The Great Gatsby Essay: rough draft
By the end of the day on Thursday, upload your five-paragraph essay on The Great Gatsby. This is a draft, and next week you will have the opportunity to edit and revise your work.
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The Great Gatsby Essay: rough draft
By the end of the day on Thursday, upload your five-paragraph essay on The Great Gatsby. This is a draft, and next week you will have the opportunity to edit and revise your work.
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Lesson Twelve, Exercise II
Due tomorrow morning.
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Lesson Twelve, Exercise II
Due tomorrow morning.
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Gatsby Essay: Sample Body Paragraph
By Monday night, you should submit one sample body paragraph.
Your body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence and should include 3-5 quotes along with plenty of your original analysis to explain the quotes.
Your body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence and should include 3-5 quotes along with plenty of your original analysis to explain the quotes.
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Vocabulary Lesson Twelve, Exercise I
Over the weekend, please complete Lesson I of Lesson Twelve in our vocabulary books (page 139). Fill in the blanks and take a clear picture of your work.
This is due on Monday morning before class, so be sure to take care of this today or during the weekend. See you next week!
This is due on Monday morning before class, so be sure to take care of this today or during the weekend. See you next week!
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Gatsby Essay: Sample Body Paragraph
By Monday night, you should submit one sample body paragraph.
Your body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence and should include 3-5 quotes along with plenty of your original analysis to explain the quotes.
Your body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence and should include 3-5 quotes along with plenty of your original analysis to explain the quotes.
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Vocabulary Lesson Twelve, Exercise I
Over the weekend, please complete Lesson I of Lesson Twelve in our vocabulary books (page 139). Fill in the blanks and take a clear picture of your work.
This is due on Monday morning before class, so be sure to take care of this today or during the weekend. See you next week!
This is due on Monday morning before class, so be sure to take care of this today or during the weekend. See you next week!
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Gatsby Essay: Outline
By the evening on Thursday, March 23, you should upload a Google Doc with your outline and evidence.
Your outline should consist of four sentences and many bulleted notes. You should include your thesis at the top of your outline. Next, you should write three topic sentences to organize your three body paragraphs. Each topic sentence should be a unique idea that supports your thesis argument. Finally, you can include quotes and details underneath each topic sentence that you will use as evidence to prove each point. See my attached example for guidance.
Your outline should consist of four sentences and many bulleted notes. You should include your thesis at the top of your outline. Next, you should write three topic sentences to organize your three body paragraphs. Each topic sentence should be a unique idea that supports your thesis argument. Finally, you can include quotes and details underneath each topic sentence that you will use as evidence to prove each point. See my attached example for guidance.
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Gatsby Essay: Outline
By the evening on Thursday, March 23, you should upload a Google Doc with your outline and evidence.
Your outline should consist of four sentences and many bulleted notes. You should include your thesis at the top of your outline. Next, you should write three topic sentences to organize your three body paragraphs. Each topic sentence should be a unique idea that supports your thesis argument. Finally, you can include quotes and details underneath each topic sentence that you will use as evidence to prove each point. See my attached example for guidance.
Your outline should consist of four sentences and many bulleted notes. You should include your thesis at the top of your outline. Next, you should write three topic sentences to organize your three body paragraphs. Each topic sentence should be a unique idea that supports your thesis argument. Finally, you can include quotes and details underneath each topic sentence that you will use as evidence to prove each point. See my attached example for guidance.
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Lesson Eleven Vocabulary Test
On Wednesday, March 22, you will take the next vocabulary test on Lesson Eleven. I highly recommend that you use this website to review the words: https://www.vocabularypowerplus.com/level-10/lesson-11/
If you study for 20-30 minutes, you will remember more of the words! Good luck preparing tonight.
If you study for 20-30 minutes, you will remember more of the words! Good luck preparing tonight.
Due:
Lesson Eleven Vocabulary Test
On Wednesday, March 22, you will take the next vocabulary test on Lesson Eleven. I highly recommend that you use this website to review the words: https://www.vocabularypowerplus.com/level-10/lesson-11/
If you study for 20-30 minutes, you will remember more of the words! Good luck preparing tonight.
If you study for 20-30 minutes, you will remember more of the words! Good luck preparing tonight.
Due:
Lesson Eleven Vocabulary Test
Due:
Lesson Eleven Vocabulary Test
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Gatsby Essay: Prompts and Thesis Statements
On Monday, March 20th, you will choose one of the topics in the attached document that you will be writing about for our big writing project.
Create a Google Document and copy and paste one of the prompts into your doc. Then, write 3-4 sentences about the topic you selected and why you want to write about this idea. You can share personal reasons to explain why you liked this idea. Finally, you should try to condense your idea into an argumentative, specific, detailed, and concise thesis statement, a one-sentence claim that you will defend with textual evidence in your essay.
Next week, we'll spend a class gathering evidence before we beginning writing our body paragraphs. We'll discuss intros and conclusions again, and look at some strategies for incorporating textual evidence into your words.
Be sure to include the following components in when you submit your work on Monday afternoon.
Prompt:Topic:
Thesis Statement Draft:
Create a Google Document and copy and paste one of the prompts into your doc. Then, write 3-4 sentences about the topic you selected and why you want to write about this idea. You can share personal reasons to explain why you liked this idea. Finally, you should try to condense your idea into an argumentative, specific, detailed, and concise thesis statement, a one-sentence claim that you will defend with textual evidence in your essay.
Next week, we'll spend a class gathering evidence before we beginning writing our body paragraphs. We'll discuss intros and conclusions again, and look at some strategies for incorporating textual evidence into your words.
Be sure to include the following components in when you submit your work on Monday afternoon.
Prompt:Topic:
Thesis Statement Draft:
Due:
Lesson Eleven, Exercise II
Over the weekend (meaning before school on Monday morning), you should complete Exercise II of Lesson Eleven in our vocabulary books (page 132). You can write your sentences in a Google doc or on a sheet of paper.
Please write out the entire sentence!
Please write out the entire sentence!
Due:
Gatsby Essay: Prompts and Thesis Statements
On Monday, March 20th, you will choose one of the topics in the attached document that you will be writing about for our big writing project.
Create a Google Document and copy and paste one of the prompts into your doc. Then, write 3-4 sentences about the topic you selected and why you want to write about this idea. You can share personal reasons to explain why you liked this idea. Finally, you should try to condense your idea into an argumentative, specific, detailed, and concise thesis statement, a one-sentence claim that you will defend with textual evidence in your essay.
Next week, we'll spend a class gathering evidence before we beginning writing our body paragraphs. We'll discuss intros and conclusions again, and look at some strategies for incorporating textual evidence into your words.
Be sure to include the following components in when you submit your work on Monday afternoon.
Prompt:
Topic:
Thesis Statement Draft:
Create a Google Document and copy and paste one of the prompts into your doc. Then, write 3-4 sentences about the topic you selected and why you want to write about this idea. You can share personal reasons to explain why you liked this idea. Finally, you should try to condense your idea into an argumentative, specific, detailed, and concise thesis statement, a one-sentence claim that you will defend with textual evidence in your essay.
Next week, we'll spend a class gathering evidence before we beginning writing our body paragraphs. We'll discuss intros and conclusions again, and look at some strategies for incorporating textual evidence into your words.
Be sure to include the following components in when you submit your work on Monday afternoon.
Prompt:
Topic:
Thesis Statement Draft:
Due:
Lesson Eleven, Exercise II
Over the weekend (meaning before school on Monday morning), you should complete Exercise II of Lesson Eleven in our vocabulary books (page 132). You can write your sentences in a Google doc or on a sheet of paper.
Please write out the entire sentence!
Please write out the entire sentence!
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Finish reading Chapter Nine.
For homework tonight, finish reading The Great Gatsby. In class, we read through Chapter Nine up to page 170, so you have 10 pages to read tonight (the book ends on page 180). Be prepared for a quiz on ALL of Chapter Nine tomorrow.
Due:
Chapter Nine Quiz
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Lesson Eleven, Exercise I
Complete Exercise I (page 131) in Lesson Eleven of the Vocabulary textbook.
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Lesson Ten Vocabulary Test
Due to Wednesday's schedule changes caused by Mass, I'm rearranging our week slightly. On Friday, March 10th, we will have a vocabulary quiz on Lesson Ten. The words are on pages 119-120 in the vocabulary book. I also recommend you use the PowerPlus Vocabulary website to review the words (https://www.vocabularypowerplus.com/level-10/lesson-10/).
Good luck preparing.
Good luck preparing.
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Read pages 156-162.
Finish reading Chapter Eight of The Great Gatsby (pages 156-162). This section can be a bit mysterious, so try to read carefully so that you understand what happens. Be prepared for a quiz!
Due:
Lesson Ten Vocabulary Test
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Gatsby Chapter Seven Quiz
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Gatsby Chapter Seven Question
In Chapter Seven, Gatsby tells Daisy to "tell [Tom] the truth--that you never loved him," but after hesitatingly agreeing, she tells Gatsby that he "want[s] too much" (132). How does Tom "win" over Gatsby in this scene, and why? What keeps Daisy from leaving her husband to be with Gatsby?
Write a short paragraph (8-12 sentences) using textual evidence to explain Daisy's reaction and Gatsby's general failure to reunite with his love. You can answer the question "why did Gatsby fail" or "why did Daisy choose Tom." Focus on Chapter Seven to find your evidence.
Write a short paragraph (8-12 sentences) using textual evidence to explain Daisy's reaction and Gatsby's general failure to reunite with his love. You can answer the question "why did Gatsby fail" or "why did Daisy choose Tom." Focus on Chapter Seven to find your evidence.
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Read pages 147-155.
For homework tonight, read the first half of Chapter Eight, pages 147-155. As you read, think about the following questions:
How does Nick feel in this chapter? What advice does he give Gatsby? Do you agree?
What is Gatsby focused on, and what does he seem not to care about? Does his reaction make sense? Why or why not?
How does Nick feel in this chapter? What advice does he give Gatsby? Do you agree?
What is Gatsby focused on, and what does he seem not to care about? Does his reaction make sense? Why or why not?
Due:
Lesson Ten, Exercise II
Complete Exercise II from Lesson Ten on page 122 of our vocabulary textbooks. You can hand-write the sentences and upload a clear photo of your work, or you can type the sentences into a Google doc. But be sure that you are coming up with ORIGINAL sentences OF YOUR OWN CREATION.
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Read the rest of Chapter Six.
Tonight for homework, please finish reading Chapter Six (pages 97-111).
As you read the rest of this chapter, consider how Nick describes this Gatsby party as different from previous parties, and pay close attention to how Gatsby and Nick discuss the past on the last two pages.
Be prepared for a reading quiz tomorrow!
As you read the rest of this chapter, consider how Nick describes this Gatsby party as different from previous parties, and pay close attention to how Gatsby and Nick discuss the past on the last two pages.
Be prepared for a reading quiz tomorrow!
Due:
Gatsby Chapter Six Quiz
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Lesson Ten, Exercise I
Complete Exercise I, Lesson Ten in your vocabulary books (page 121). You can take a picture of the page after you fill in the blanks, or you can create a Google doc and list the correct words in order. Be sure to complete this homework BEFORE class tomorrow.
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Read Chapter Five
Over the break, please read Chapter Five of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (pages 81-96). It's 15 pages, so be sure to give yourself enough time towards the end of Winter Break. We WILL have a quiz on our first day back, so be sure to read carefully! As you read, consider the following questions:
Why does Nick refuse Gatsby's offer of a job (83)?
How do Daisy and Gatsby act around each other? Find a few specific descriptions. Why do you think they're behaving this way? How does it make Nick feel?
Why does Gatsby throw a pile of shirts (92)? In general, what is his approach to pursuing his lost love, Daisy?
What does Nick note in the last three paragraphs of the chapter (95-96)? Why does he see "bewilderment" in Gatsby's face before Nick leaves?
Why does Nick refuse Gatsby's offer of a job (83)?
How do Daisy and Gatsby act around each other? Find a few specific descriptions. Why do you think they're behaving this way? How does it make Nick feel?
Why does Gatsby throw a pile of shirts (92)? In general, what is his approach to pursuing his lost love, Daisy?
What does Nick note in the last three paragraphs of the chapter (95-96)? Why does he see "bewilderment" in Gatsby's face before Nick leaves?
Due:
Lesson Nine Vocabulary Test
On Friday, we'll take a vocabulary test on Lesson Nine. You can use this website, which is from the company that publishes our vocab book, to help you review: https://www.vocabularypowerplus.com/level-10/lesson-9/
Due:
Lesson Nine Vocabulary Test
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Gatsby Chapter: Reading and Four Questions
Read pages 74-80 in The Great Gatsby by Scott Fitzgerald. In this section, you will learn a MAJOR secret that explains much of Gatsby's motivation!
Additionally, before class tomorrow, create a Google doc and answer the following four questions for a homework grade. You should write 3-4 sentences for each question, and cite evidence from the text where appropriate.
1. Who is listed as Gatsby's guests? Do you notice anything about the names from East Egg and West Egg (61-63)?
2. What happens with the cop when Nick and Gatsby are pulled over? What does this suggest (68)?
3. Who is Gatsby's friend Meyer Wolfsheim? What does Gatsby's connection to this man suggest (70-73)?
4. What does Nick learn about Gatsby at the end of Chapter Four? How does this help to explain his actions in the story thus far (75-79)?
Additionally, before class tomorrow, create a Google doc and answer the following four questions for a homework grade. You should write 3-4 sentences for each question, and cite evidence from the text where appropriate.
1. Who is listed as Gatsby's guests? Do you notice anything about the names from East Egg and West Egg (61-63)?
2. What happens with the cop when Nick and Gatsby are pulled over? What does this suggest (68)?
3. Who is Gatsby's friend Meyer Wolfsheim? What does Gatsby's connection to this man suggest (70-73)?
4. What does Nick learn about Gatsby at the end of Chapter Four? How does this help to explain his actions in the story thus far (75-79)?
Due:
Lesson Nine, Exercise II
Complete Exercise II on pages 108-109. You can type your original sentences or hand write them and upload your work in a clear photo.
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Read pages 69-74 in The Great Gatsby.
For homework tonight, you're reading a short section, only five pages, between the two page breaks in Chapter Four. While you read, consider:
Who is Gatsby's friend Meyer Wolfsheim? What does Gatsby's connection to this man suggest?
How does Nick feel about Gatsby? How can you tell?
Be prepared for another quiz!
Who is Gatsby's friend Meyer Wolfsheim? What does Gatsby's connection to this man suggest?
How does Nick feel about Gatsby? How can you tell?
Be prepared for another quiz!
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Gatsby Chapter Four, Part One Quiz
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Lesson Nine, Exercise I
Complete Exercise I on pages 107-108. You can type your answers in a Google doc or upload a CLEAR photo of your completed work.
This is due Monday at 8:00 AM.
This is due Monday at 8:00 AM.
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Gatsby: Read up to page 49.
Please read the first half of Chapter Three. In class, we read pages 39-41, but if you were absent, please read those pages too. You don't need to do any writing tonight, but on Thursday we will discuss the chaotic party, Nick's relationship with Jordan, and Gatsby's mysterious introduction.
We also watched the attached YouTube videos, and I'm sharing the links in case you'd like to watch them again. I strongly recommend you watch either or both film adaptations!
Hotel Party 2013 (I added an earlier clip too so you can see how awkward Nick feels): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPYg3cRLSdM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZdLoHmavTM
Gatsby Party 1974: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIPYuVtDqUs
Gatsby Party 2013: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMsacoc9DnQ
We also watched the attached YouTube videos, and I'm sharing the links in case you'd like to watch them again. I strongly recommend you watch either or both film adaptations!
Hotel Party 2013 (I added an earlier clip too so you can see how awkward Nick feels): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPYg3cRLSdM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZdLoHmavTM
Gatsby Party 1974: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIPYuVtDqUs
Gatsby Party 2013: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMsacoc9DnQ
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Lesson Eight Vocabulary Quiz
On Wednesday, February 8, we'll have a vocabulary test on Lesson Eight.
In addition to your vocab textbooks, you can use this website to review and study:
https://www.vocabularypowerplus.com/level-10/lesson-8/
In addition to your vocab textbooks, you can use this website to review and study:
https://www.vocabularypowerplus.com/level-10/lesson-8/
Due:
Lesson Eight Vocabulary Test
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Lesson Eight, Exercise V
Complete Exercise V on pages 98-103. Read the two passages and answer the ~20 multiple choice questions.
You can type the answers in a Google Doc; I created one for you below.
You can type the answers in a Google Doc; I created one for you below.
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Chapter Two
Finish reading Chapter Two of The Great Gatsby. We read up to page 30 on Thursday and read all the way to page 35 on Friday; if you were absent you might have a bit more to read.
Pay special attention to Tom's violent outburst on page 37. You don't have to write anything, but spend a bit of time thinking about why he hits Myrtle, who keeps repeating "Daisy," the name of Tom's wife. Also pay attention to how Nick acts after this incident. Why does he just leave? What does that tell us about Nick?
You will have at least one reading quiz next week, so be sure to read carefully.
Thank you for your hard work this week! Enjoy your weekend.
Pay special attention to Tom's violent outburst on page 37. You don't have to write anything, but spend a bit of time thinking about why he hits Myrtle, who keeps repeating "Daisy," the name of Tom's wife. Also pay attention to how Nick acts after this incident. Why does he just leave? What does that tell us about Nick?
You will have at least one reading quiz next week, so be sure to read carefully.
Thank you for your hard work this week! Enjoy your weekend.
Due:
Gatsby Chapter II: 23-31
Read the first half of Chapter II in The Great Gatsby (pages 23-31) and answer the following questions. You can create a Google Document and attach it here with your work. You should write 5-6 sentences for each question (and make a list for question #1), and you should try to include evidence from the text in each answer.
1. Describe the valley of ashes (23-25). How does this area contrast with East and West Egg where the other characters live? List out 6-8 words or short phrases that Fitzgerald uses to describe this setting.
2. Describe George Wilson (25-26). How does he compare to Tom? How does Nick feel about him? Include at least two quotes from the book.
3. Lastly, what do YOU think about Myrtle Wilson and her relationship with Tom? Why do these characters from such different backgrounds like each other? Do you think they have a fulfilling or a transactional relationship? (26-30)
1. Describe the valley of ashes (23-25). How does this area contrast with East and West Egg where the other characters live? List out 6-8 words or short phrases that Fitzgerald uses to describe this setting.
2. Describe George Wilson (25-26). How does he compare to Tom? How does Nick feel about him? Include at least two quotes from the book.
3. Lastly, what do YOU think about Myrtle Wilson and her relationship with Tom? Why do these characters from such different backgrounds like each other? Do you think they have a fulfilling or a transactional relationship? (26-30)
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Chapter One Character Charts
Complete this character chart with 8-10 descriptions of each character. Follow the model that I laid out in the examples.
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Lesson Eight, Exercise II and IV
Complete exercise II and exercise IV on pages 96 and 97, respectively.
You can write this sentences on a sheet of paper and take a CLEAR photo to upload your work, or you can use a Google Doc and attach it to this assignment.
This is due Monday; tomorrow we'll start our next long text.
You can write this sentences on a sheet of paper and take a CLEAR photo to upload your work, or you can use a Google Doc and attach it to this assignment.
This is due Monday; tomorrow we'll start our next long text.
Due:
Gatsby Anticipation Guide and Questions
We will use this sheet to begin discussing the story in class today; whatever you do not finish is homework.
To answer the short questions in this document, read up to page 6. Stop at the end of the paragraph that ends with "the dramatic turbulence of some irrecoverable football game" (6).
If you were absent today, please complete the agree/disagree exercise and the first question, and I'll get you a copy of Gatsby next week so that you can complete the other two short questions.
To answer the short questions in this document, read up to page 6. Stop at the end of the paragraph that ends with "the dramatic turbulence of some irrecoverable football game" (6).
If you were absent today, please complete the agree/disagree exercise and the first question, and I'll get you a copy of Gatsby next week so that you can complete the other two short questions.
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"The Turtle" Questions
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Lesson Eight, Exercise I
Complete Exercise I of Lesson Eight on page 95. You can number the words in the word bank and write the number on the appropriate line. When you finish, take a picture of your work and upload it.
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"Winter Dreams" Paragraph
See the instructions in the document. Be sure to submit your work before class on Thursday.
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Lesson Seven Vocabulary Test
On Wednesday, January 11, we'll have a test on the Chapter seven vocabulary.
Due:
Lesson Seven Vocabulary Test
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Lesson Seven, Exercises I and II.
Happy New Year and welcome back!
Complete Exercise I from Lesson Seven (pages 85-86). You can fill in the blanks in your book with numbers and take a photo of these two pages to upload your work. Be sure that you write your name on each page, and be sure the photos are clear.
Also complete, Exercise II (pages 86-87). You can complete the sentences on a sheet of paper or in a Google Doc.
Be sure to upload both pieces before school on Thursday.
Complete Exercise I from Lesson Seven (pages 85-86). You can fill in the blanks in your book with numbers and take a photo of these two pages to upload your work. Be sure that you write your name on each page, and be sure the photos are clear.
Also complete, Exercise II (pages 86-87). You can complete the sentences on a sheet of paper or in a Google Doc.
Be sure to upload both pieces before school on Thursday.
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Chapter 2 Questions
Before reading, open the Google Doc and skim the questions so that you know what to look for as you read.
Finish reading Chapter 1 (731-734) and read Chapter 2 of "Winter Dreams" (735-739) in the Digital Textbook.
https://reader.savvasrealize.com/book/VJ42BWZWE4/view/single/page/823
Finally, answer the six questions about the first two chapters.
Finish reading Chapter 1 (731-734) and read Chapter 2 of "Winter Dreams" (735-739) in the Digital Textbook.
https://reader.savvasrealize.com/book/VJ42BWZWE4/view/single/page/823
Finally, answer the six questions about the first two chapters.
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[little tree] by e.e. cummings
This is an EXTRA CREDIT assignment. If you would like to boost your grade at the mid-semester point, answer the three questions after the poem.
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"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
We will read this story in class together and you will finish answering the below questions (in a Google Doc) for homework. Write 2-3 sentences per question.
1. Is Della and Jim's love believable? Why or why not?
2. What are some conflicts in the story? Are they internal or external?
3. Put aside all of the "magi" stuff at the end. Do you think the story's ending is a happy one?
4. What is ironic about the ending of the story, and why is it ironic?
1. Is Della and Jim's love believable? Why or why not?
2. What are some conflicts in the story? Are they internal or external?
3. Put aside all of the "magi" stuff at the end. Do you think the story's ending is a happy one?
4. What is ironic about the ending of the story, and why is it ironic?
Due:
Lesson Six Vocabulary Review
Lesson Six Vocabulary Test will be tomorrow, 12/16
Here's a link to the online review tool: https://www.vocabularypowerplus.com/level-10/lesson-6/
Here's a link to the online review tool: https://www.vocabularypowerplus.com/level-10/lesson-6/
Due:
Lesson Six Vocabulary Test
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Robert Frost Poetry, Day Two
We will read the attached two poems in class, and you will answer the six questions for a classwork/homework assignment.
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Lesson Six, Exercise V
We read through this passage today in class and started answering the questions. Answer any missing questions for homework tonight.
When you finish, you can take a picture of your work and upload it. Alternatively, you can write on a sheet of paper (to then photograph and upload) or in a google doc and list out the letter you chose for each question:
1A. E
1B. C
2. B
etc.
When you finish, you can take a picture of your work and upload it. Alternatively, you can write on a sheet of paper (to then photograph and upload) or in a google doc and list out the letter you chose for each question:
1A. E
1B. C
2. B
etc.
Due:
Vocabulary Homework
This homework is due on Wednesday, December 7.
Complete the following exercises in our vocabulary books:
Lesson Five, Exercise VI: this grammar practice is located on pages 63-64. Circle the correct answer, and when you finish, take a picture of your work and upload it here.
Lesson Six, Exercise II: in a Google doc or on a separate sheet of paper, complete the 15 sentences listed on page 68 using vocabulary words from Lesson Six. When you finish, upload your work here.
Lesson Six, Exercise III: in a Google doc or on a separate sheet of paper, complete the five questions on page 69. When you finish, upload your work here.
We will spend time in class today (Monday) working on Vocabulary so that I can finish reading and commenting on your essays. But we won't be working on this on Tuesday, so whatever you do not finish is homework.
Complete the following exercises in our vocabulary books:
Lesson Five, Exercise VI: this grammar practice is located on pages 63-64. Circle the correct answer, and when you finish, take a picture of your work and upload it here.
Lesson Six, Exercise II: in a Google doc or on a separate sheet of paper, complete the 15 sentences listed on page 68 using vocabulary words from Lesson Six. When you finish, upload your work here.
Lesson Six, Exercise III: in a Google doc or on a separate sheet of paper, complete the five questions on page 69. When you finish, upload your work here.
We will spend time in class today (Monday) working on Vocabulary so that I can finish reading and commenting on your essays. But we won't be working on this on Tuesday, so whatever you do not finish is homework.
Due:
Lesson Six, Exercise I
For Monday, December 5, complete Exercise I on page 67.
Fill in the blanks with the Lesson Six vocabulary words. When you finish, take a clear, well-lit photo and upload your work to Google classroom.
Fill in the blanks with the Lesson Six vocabulary words. When you finish, take a clear, well-lit photo and upload your work to Google classroom.
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Sample Paragraph
The draft of your essay is DUE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2! We've spent almost two weeks working on this first writing assignment, so you MUST submit your essay on time.
To assist you, I've attached my sample outline, which now includes a short color-coded body paragraph. Your body paragraphs should also include strong topic sentences, textual evidence, original analysis, and a concluding sentence. Use my sample as a model while you're reviewing your work.
I've also uploaded all the of the documents that I showed you. Consult these writing tips to submit your best work!
To assist you, I've attached my sample outline, which now includes a short color-coded body paragraph. Your body paragraphs should also include strong topic sentences, textual evidence, original analysis, and a concluding sentence. Use my sample as a model while you're reviewing your work.
I've also uploaded all the of the documents that I showed you. Consult these writing tips to submit your best work!
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Essay Submission
Submit your essay before the end of the school day.
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Lesson Five Vocabulary Test
Vocab test tomorrow! Use the link below to study the 15 words in lesson five.
https://www.vocabularypowerplus.com/level-10/lesson-5/learn/
https://www.vocabularypowerplus.com/level-10/lesson-5/learn/
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Essay Progress
Use this assignment to attach all the work you have for your essay so far. You do not need to submit yet! This way you can continue to edit it.
However, by the end of this class period, you NEED to attach whatever work you have so far. I'm definitely looking for your thesis statement and topic sentences (your outline). Make sure I can distinguish these sentences; you might want to label them. Also, be sure that you've gathered some evidence into this doc too.
Over Thanksgiving break, I will look at everyone's work and write you some comments and feedback.
However, by the end of this class period, you NEED to attach whatever work you have so far. I'm definitely looking for your thesis statement and topic sentences (your outline). Make sure I can distinguish these sentences; you might want to label them. Also, be sure that you've gathered some evidence into this doc too.
Over Thanksgiving break, I will look at everyone's work and write you some comments and feedback.
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Finding Evidence: TOMATS Essay
In class and over the weekend, find 8-10 quotes (pieces of evidence) from the novel that you can use to prove your claim about the story. You can add these notes right into the same Google Doc where you wrote your thesis; be sure to submit before Monday morning.
Due:
Lesson Five, Exercises II and IV.
On a separate sheet of paper, complete exercise II (page 60) and exercise IV (exercise four, page 61).
When you finish, take a CLEAR and BRIGHT photo of your work, and upload it to Google classroom.
When you finish, take a CLEAR and BRIGHT photo of your work, and upload it to Google classroom.
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TOMATS Essay: Thesis Statements
Tonight for homework, write a thesis statement (an argument or claim) in response to one of the below questions about The Old Man and the Sea.
This thesis statement will form the basis for your first five-paragraph, argumentative essay, which will be due next week. Each day in class this week, we will talk about argumentative essay writing.
This thesis statement will form the basis for your first five-paragraph, argumentative essay, which will be due next week. Each day in class this week, we will talk about argumentative essay writing.
Due:
Read pages 118-127 and write a paragraph about your thoughts.
Read from the top of 118 until you finish the book. Also, write a full paragraph (8-12 sentences) about the ending; consider of some of the following questions:
Is Santiago a hero?
Are you satisfied by the ending of this story?
What will the future look like for Santiago?
What is the theme (the message) of Hemingway's short novel?
Why does Hemingway end the story with tourists?
What is the point of struggle if you don't succeed?
Your paragraph should be informal and can include your own opinion. I recommend you write your paragraph right after you finish reading so that the ideas are fresh in your mind!
Is Santiago a hero?
Are you satisfied by the ending of this story?
What will the future look like for Santiago?
What is the theme (the message) of Hemingway's short novel?
Why does Hemingway end the story with tourists?
What is the point of struggle if you don't succeed?
Your paragraph should be informal and can include your own opinion. I recommend you write your paragraph right after you finish reading so that the ideas are fresh in your mind!
Due:
Lesson Five, Exercise One
Complete Lesson Five, Exercise One on page 59 of your Vocabulary book. When you finish, write your name on the page and take a clear, well-lit photo to submit your work.
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Read pages 108-117.
Start reading where we left off: “They came. But they did not come as the Mako had come” (108). Read to the end of page 117.
Be prepared for a quiz!
Be prepared for a quiz!
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TOMATS: Quiz Four
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Read pages 97-108.
Read from "He did not need a compass (97) to "'Come on galanos'" (108). This section has the most action so far.
Be prepared for a quiz!
Be prepared for a quiz!
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Read pages 87-97.
Read from "Just then he felt a sudden banging..." (87) to "he sailed southwest" (97).
Read carefully and be prepared for a quiz!
Read carefully and be prepared for a quiz!
Due:
Lesson Four Vocabulary Review
Study the words from Lesson Four this weekend. You may want to use the Vocabulary Power Plus website to review: https://www.vocabularypowerplus.com/level-10/lesson-4/
Due:
Read pages 76-87 and answer the attached questions.
Stop reading when the old man thinks "I'll say them later" (87).
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Lesson Four Vocabulary Test
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Lesson Four, Exercise II and IV.
On a separate sheet of paper, complete Exercises II and IV. Write out the sentences and be sure to include context clues to show that you know what the words mean.
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Pages 65-76 Questions
Read until the end of the long paragraph: "let him work until your next duty comes" (76).
Answer the attached questions.
Answer the attached questions.
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Extra Credit Essay: World Food Day
World Food Day, a day to focus on nutrition and hunger-related issues, was October 16th, and CTK students have been invited to participate in a regional essay contest. Students in grades 9-12 from Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island can submit a short essay of 200+ words, and the winning student, selected by the Stop World Hunger! committee, will win $100. There are also prizes for runners-up!
To motivate you to participate in this contest, I've decided to offer extra credit to students who complete the assignment. The due date is subject to change (I have to talk with the other English teachers) but it's a short essay that you should be able to finish in only a couple of nights. Please let me know if you have any questions!
To motivate you to participate in this contest, I've decided to offer extra credit to students who complete the assignment. The due date is subject to change (I have to talk with the other English teachers) but it's a short essay that you should be able to finish in only a couple of nights. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Due:
Lesson Four, Exercise One
When you finish, take a clear picture of your completed work and upload it to Google Classroom
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Pages 53-65 Questions
I'm sorry to miss a day with you, but I left you two assignments to work on. Both will be due Monday.
Read the above twelve pages in The Old Man and the Sea and answer the attached questions.
Read the above twelve pages in The Old Man and the Sea and answer the attached questions.
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Pages 40-53 Questions
Open this document and make a copy so that you can complete these questions during class time.
Whatever you don't finish is your homework.
Whatever you don't finish is your homework.
Due:
Read up to page 53.
Stop near the middle of the page after the paragraph that ends "That would show that he was tiring" (53). Since you have a vocabulary quiz on Tuesday, we will cover this chunk of text on Wednesday.
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Lesson Three Vocabulary Quiz: 10/25
Study lesson three vocabulary for a test on Tuesday. You should review the definitions and the exercises in the book, and I highly recommend you use the the Power Plus website for review: https://www.vocabularypowerplus.com/level-10/lesson-3/
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Read up to page 40.
Stop at the end of the paragraph that closes "... water that was a mile deep" (40).
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Read up to page 29.
Stop at the end of the paragraph near the top of the page: "the wandering fish fed on them."
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Read up to Page 18; add to characterization chart
For class tomorrow, read up to page 18. Stop before the last big paragraph, after this line: "'I go now for sardines,' the boy said." (18)
As you read tonight, make a new characterization chart to describe Santiago. In the left column, write down textual evidence that helps describe the Old Man, and in the right column, write down your inferences (what you can infer or conclude about the man based on the evidence). After reading, take a picture of your new characterization chart and upload it here.
I've attached a biography of the author, Ernest Hemingway. We'll talk more about him in class, but you might want to familiarize yourself with him to help you understand the plot of the book and its major themes.
As you read tonight, make a new characterization chart to describe Santiago. In the left column, write down textual evidence that helps describe the Old Man, and in the right column, write down your inferences (what you can infer or conclude about the man based on the evidence). After reading, take a picture of your new characterization chart and upload it here.
I've attached a biography of the author, Ernest Hemingway. We'll talk more about him in class, but you might want to familiarize yourself with him to help you understand the plot of the book and its major themes.
Due:
Original Poem
Follow the instructions in the first document. You can look at the first half of my original poem if you need an example.
Make a copy of the original document and begin to type out your poem. You can spend some time brainstorming and looking for ideas online, but try to at least answer the questions by the end of the period (even if you don't finish your poem until next week).
Make a copy of the original document and begin to type out your poem. You can spend some time brainstorming and looking for ideas online, but try to at least answer the questions by the end of the period (even if you don't finish your poem until next week).
Due:
Lesson Three, Exercise II and III.
On a separate sheet of paper, write 15 sentences using the sentence stems on page 36. You should also complete Exercise III on page 37; write these answers below your sentences. When you finish, take a CLEAR phot of your work.
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Lesson Three, Exercise One
Complete Exercise I on page 35 in your vocabulary books. Write your name on the page, take a picture of your work, and upload it here.
Due:
"The Unknown Citizen" by W.H. Auden
Read the poem and answer the four questions. Use complete sentences, and cite your answers using the line numbers (to the right of the poem).
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Langston Hughes Poems
Make a copy of this document and answer the questions.
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"In Another Country" by Ernest Hemingway.
Directions are in the below Google Doc.
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Lesson Two, Exercise V
Read the passage on pages 28-29 and answer the questions that follow.
When you finish, take a picture of pages 29, 30, 31, and 32. Be sure to write your name on every page.
When you finish, take a picture of pages 29, 30, 31, and 32. Be sure to write your name on every page.
Due:
Secret Life of Bees review guide
Make a copy of this review guide and use it to take notes on the story. Submit your copy for homework on Thursday night.
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Vocabulary: Lesson Two, Exercise II
Write the 15 sentence "stems" and complete the sentence with your own words. Be sure to include context clues so that I know you understand each word's meaning.
When you finish, take a CLEAR photo of your work and upload it here.
When you finish, take a CLEAR photo of your work and upload it here.
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Vocabulary: Lesson Two, Exercise I
Complete the "Words in Context" exercise on pages 25-26.
You can write the words in the blanks provided or you can number the words and write numbers on the blank lines.
Be sure to write your name on both pages. When you finish take a clear photo and upload your work.
You can write the words in the blanks provided or you can number the words and write numbers on the blank lines.
Be sure to write your name on both pages. When you finish take a clear photo and upload your work.
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Vocabulary Lesson One, Exercise Six
Complete questions 1-10 on pages 21-22 in your vocabulary books.
Write your name on both pages, circle the correct answers, and upload photos of your completed work.
If you're stuck or confused, do your best. This is a small homework assignment so that we can begin discussing grammar. We will review these exercises next week.
Enjoy your weekend!
Write your name on both pages, circle the correct answers, and upload photos of your completed work.
If you're stuck or confused, do your best. This is a small homework assignment so that we can begin discussing grammar. We will review these exercises next week.
Enjoy your weekend!
Due:
Two Paragraphs
"The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Your assignment is to write two paragraphs about the above quote. Your first paragraph should explain what Emerson means by this quote. What idea is he trying to convey about the purpose of life? The second paragraph should include your own feelings about this quote (i.e. do you agree with what Emerson is stating?). As we discussed in class, each paragraph should begin with a thesis, a strong, clear claim statement.
Your assignment is to write two paragraphs about the above quote. Your first paragraph should explain what Emerson means by this quote. What idea is he trying to convey about the purpose of life? The second paragraph should include your own feelings about this quote (i.e. do you agree with what Emerson is stating?). As we discussed in class, each paragraph should begin with a thesis, a strong, clear claim statement.
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"Monkeyman" by Walter Dean Myers
For homework tonight, finish reading the short story linked below. Then, answer the following three questions (on paper or on Google docs) and submit your answers.
1. Who does Monkeyman bring to the fight, and why?
2. In your opinion, why doesn't Monkeyman fight back?
3. How does the narrator feel about Monkeyman at the end of the story? How do you know?
1. Who does Monkeyman bring to the fight, and why?
2. In your opinion, why doesn't Monkeyman fight back?
3. How does the narrator feel about Monkeyman at the end of the story? How do you know?
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Vocabulary: Lesson One, Exercise II
On a sheet of paper, write fifteen sentences using the provided sentence "stems" on pages 18-19 of your vocabulary book. Be sure to write your own original sentences; remember, it's better to lose a few points for wrong answers than it is to cheat or plagiarize. PLEASE WRITE NEATLY. When you've written all 15 sentences, take a picture and submit your work.
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Vocabulary: Lesson One, Exercise I
Complete Lesson One, Exercise 1 (pages 17-18).
Fill in the blanks in each sentence. Please try to write your answers neatly. Once you have finished, take a picture of those two pages and upload the photos into Google classroom.
Fill in the blanks in each sentence. Please try to write your answers neatly. Once you have finished, take a picture of those two pages and upload the photos into Google classroom.
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Course Contract and Requirements
Clicking "submit" below indicates that both you and your parents/guardians have read through the attached document. The document includes ground rules, supply lists, and other important information.
Please read through the entire document. You will see these instructions at the end:
To indicate your understanding of this material, please print and sign the following page, and ask your parent or guardian to sign, too. If you do not have access to a printer, you may write out the below statement on a piece of paper, and you and your parents should sign and date that paper. Finally, take a photo of your signed contract and upload the picture to Google Classroom.
I'm looking forward to a wonderful year with you.
Please read through the entire document. You will see these instructions at the end:
To indicate your understanding of this material, please print and sign the following page, and ask your parent or guardian to sign, too. If you do not have access to a printer, you may write out the below statement on a piece of paper, and you and your parents should sign and date that paper. Finally, take a photo of your signed contract and upload the picture to Google Classroom.
I'm looking forward to a wonderful year with you.