Thanksgiving "Wanted" poster Due 12/1 (A Day)

As you look for definitions and examples of your term these sites will help:
Literary Devices
Dictionary of Terms
Wheeler's Terms and Definitions

Remember:
1) what is it wanted for?
2) what is it?
3) A clear example from literature
4) A clear example from everyday use

Please do not be tempted to copy the examples from the websites I've provided. Your examples should be meaningful and relevant to students!

Be creative and make it captivating!

If you were absent click the Dropbox link to get the handout:

Dropbox

Terms for absent students:
Carlos - Adage
Emily - Diction
Roman - Foil
Anthony Jackson - Soliloquy
Amy - Tautology

Assignment Due Friday 11/20 beginning of class

Prompt:

In Chapter 5 of Their Eyes Were Watching God the narrator comments that “any man who walks in the way of power and property is bound to meet hate.” In a well organized essay, defend or challenge this assertion. Use evidence from your reading, and/or experience to support your position.

Compose:  1) A Thesis statement that answers the prompt.

                  2) Two Assertions (Complex Topic Sentences) that support your Thesis.

Study Materials for figurative language test and prep for sentence types

Review the types of sentence by clicking on the review guide before the quiz, then take this interactive Quiz.

Here's an interactive game for figurative language QUIA

Due Mon 11/16 by 10:00pm

1. Please Create an account for turnitin.com with your gmail or school email.

2. Then Join your class - Enter your class ID and password.

3. View the Student Quick Start Guide for step by step instructions for how to submit your paper, or watch this video 

 

11093854	Eng II Pre AP 1st Period	TeaCake
11093856	Eng II Pre AP 2nd Period	TeaCake
11093858	Eng II Pre AP 3rd Period	TeaCake

 

Due Monday 11/16

Assignments Due Monday 

Please type your 3 theme statements and one conflict statement and have them ready to read/share aloud, and then submit to turnitin.com. You'll be receiving your sign up info in class. 

Please have your dual entry journals ready for submission. There should be a minimum of 10 - 14 entries. Remember to follow the criteria from the blog and handout for the highest possible grade. And your character STEAL charts.

Writing Themes Homework - Due 11/12 Beginnging of class

Composing Themes about Literature

Using your handout on Theme and Topic Compose:

Answer all the bullet pointed questions three times. Make sure that you use details from the novel to support your answers. 

When you are finished with each set Compose a Thematic Statement that connects the author, character, the topic, and the essential truth about human nature or what it means to be human that is revealed in the text of the novel (you will have three, but feel free to write more).

Use this frame to compose your statements - 

 

Through Janie Hurston (verb about writing) (topic) in order to reveal that all humans (truth statement about human nature and what it means to be human).

 Verbs about writing are:explores, critiques, illustrates, depicts, punctuates, illuminates, expresses, portrays, characterizes

Substitute your writing for the things in parentheses and you'll have a statement. 

Late Assignment Announcement and homework for 11/5 Extra Credit? Hmmm

Late and Missing Work

Scholars, this is a one time deal. Look up the word AMNESTY and you will understand.  I am offering amnesty for the submission of missing, and late work you are holding hostage. There is a penalty, but anything is better than a 0, right?

Homework for 11/05

Read Ch. 19 & 20. Compose three level 4 and/or level five questions to be discussed in class Thursday. This is your last chance for the 6 weeks to improve your Socratic Circle grade. I will be looking for those who need to contribute to make significant, relevant contributions.

Compose 2 more journal entries. I will be taking a sneak peek at your journal assignments on Thursday. 

What should be in your journal on Binder Paper -

Dual Journal Assignments - at least 6

Characterization Assignment

Reading Questions

The reading handouts from the Stations activity.

Please have these in your binder or a separate folder on Thursday in this order.

Extra Credit

If you would like extra credit, come to my room and get an Article of the Week. Read and annotate the article, Compose a one page Reflection  (that also addresses the 1st bullet point at the end of the article), and submit A Completely answered SOAPStone chart with your work(I have the handout in my room as well by the front door). I will accept it any time before Friday afternoon. If you need SOAPStone help I am here before and after school every day.

HOMEWORK DUE TUESDAY 11/03

READ CH 16 - 18

PREPARE THREE MORE HIGHER LEVEL QUESTIONS USING BLOOM'S LEVEL 4 AND LEVEL 5.

BE PREPARED TO ANSWER THEM IN THE CONTEXT OF THE ENTIRE NOVEL.

YOUR TEST/QUIZ WILL BE OVER READING THROUGH CHAPTER 18. YES, THERE WILL BE AN ASSORTMENT OF QUESTIONS. PLAN ON 45 MINUTES.