1984 Video Projects Due 5/1 (8th) 5/2 (1st)

1984 Video Project

Please upload your music video projects to the class Drive Folder. Remember to include your last names in the file name (ex.  jessup 1984 video)

1st Period: 1st Period

8th Period: 8th Period

Spring Break 1984 Reading and review - There will be a Quiz/Test Monday and Tuesday

Due Upon Return: Workbooks - Conventions, Figurative Language

Reading: Finish 1984 Part Two 

Link To Chapter Review Presentations and important passages in Part Two: 

1984 Part Two

1984 Part One Projects Due 2/27 (B) 2/28 (A)

1984  Project

You will choose ONE of the projects below to display your understanding of the main themes of Part 1 of 1984. All of the assignments ask you to make connections from the novel to your life today - you will analyze the novel by analyzing your own world.

NOTE: All choices require a one-page typed explanation of what you were trying to accomplish with your work. This will be worth 20 points. Failure to turn it in will result in the loss of those 20 points.Check the RUBRICS on the assignment sheet link below.

Remember to completely read your assignment Sheet: 1984 Project. The Poster Projects for #2 has specific Newspeak criteria that must be met. Similarly if you choose a poster for #3, remember that you are required to include multiple faces, quotes, ans connect them in a logical manner.  They Should both be thorough and visually interesting.  

Assignments #1 and #3 are best based in Multimedia because it is a medium you use on a daily basis.

 When they are complete, please share them (and the written paper) to your class folder in the DRIVE:  

1st Period projects

8th Period projects 

make sure your names are on your file label.

8th Period Homework

Homework:

Complete Pro Con T-Charts to Question You Developed Friday.

Choose your three best reasons and combine them with your answer to the question to develop a thesis. 

Come to class with your thesis completed. 

If you have any questions look at this presentation I showed in class:

Persuasion PPT

Persuasion Presentation  PDF

 

substitute Assignment 1/25/17

Assignment Instructions and Links:

Persuasion PPT

Persuasion Presentation  PDF

When you have completed the brainstorm please view the ppt above. Then Draft Introductory paragraphs that have a hook and transition to a complete thesis for your essay.

When this is completed CONSTRUCT Outlines for your Essay:

BP1: Topic sentence (taken from thesis)

Evidence 1: Historical fact, Experience, Book or Data

Reason it supports thesis.

Evidence 2: Historical fact, Experience, Book or Data

Reason it supports thesis.

BP2: Topic sentence (taken from thesis)

Evidence 1: Historical fact, Experience, Book or Data

Reason it supports thesis.

Evidence 2: Historical fact, Experience, Book or Data

Reason it supports thesis.

BP3: Topic sentence (taken from thesis)

Evidence 1: Historical fact, Experience, Book or Data

Reason it supports thesis.

One Reason why someone may disagree

Evidence 2: Historical fact, Experience, Book or Data that resolves this counterargument

Reason it supports thesis.

Conclusion.

ALL OUTLINES MUST BE IN THIS FORMAT

Baldwin Persuasive Essay Brainstorm

1. Purchase a personal copy of 1984 by George Orwell and bring it to class 1/30 (A) and/or 1/31 (B)

2. Complete reading questions from "Autobiographical Notes."

3. Complete the "Vocabulary Development Questions on p. 1118 (last page of handout).

4. BRAINSTORM For Persuasive Writing

A. Read the Writing Assignment on p. 1118

B. Choose One statement by Baldwin that resonates with you (see examples if you are confused).

C. List the reasons why is resonates with you (four or five at least). Do You agree or disagree and why? What does it remind you of?

D. Compose an assertion/position statement (a thesis) in reference to the Baldwin quote you have chosen (why it's important to you).

E. BRAINSTORM a list of examples (facts from history, reliable data, current events, books, and or personal experience) that support your position - 

F. Brainstorm at least two reasons people may disagree with you.

COME TO CLASS 1/25 (B) or 1/26 (A) with ALL of these assignments completed. It is an 100 or 0 (no make up) grade.

1st Period - Things Fall Apart Discussion Board

Discussion Boars: Things Fall Apart

Please post your best level 2b or 3b question as a reply here. REMEMBER, you cannot repeat someone's question and you must respond (click reply) to a minimum of two questions posted here. The more you respond the more you will be rewarded. Remember to use the - I agree with ____,  Disagree with_____, or the - to piggyback_____, and I agree somewhat with _____'s ______ but think maybe_________.

GOOD LUCK