English 4, Mr. Wiley, 2022-23-Period 1 Assignments

Your draft does not need to be perfect, it just needs to be a solid draft of your speech.  It should be at least 750 words.

Your draft does not need to be perfect, it just needs to be a solid draft of your speech.  It should be at least 750 words.

In a google document provide the following information about your TED Talk (in detail):

Topic & Tentative Title: 
I want to discuss this topic because:
Points I plan to make/discuss include:

In a google document provide the following information about your TED Talk (in detail):

Topic & Tentative Title: 
I want to discuss this topic because:
Points I plan to make/discuss include:

Questions to answer on a Google document and then turn in here today (4/5):

1. What is the protege effect?  Explain the concept in at least two sentences.

2. Do you believe that this is actually a good way to learn?  Explain.

3. How could this connect to the "how-to" speeches that you are working on right now?

Questions to answer on a Google document and then turn in here today (4/5):

1. What is the protege effect?  Explain the concept in at least two sentences.

2. Do you believe that this is actually a good way to learn?  Explain.

3. How could this connect to the "how-to" speeches that you are working on right now?

Carefully Read the Article.  In a Google Document, answer the following questions.  Then turn in your completed questions here.  DUE TODAY.

1. What is Ethos?   How can you use ethos in public speaking to be a more effective speaker?

2. What is Pathos?  How can you use pathos in public speaking to be a more effective speaker?

3. What is Logos?  How can you use logos in public speaking to be a more effective speaker?

4. What do you think is the most important pillar of these three for public speaking?  Why?

Carefully Read the Article.  In a Google Document, answer the following questions.  Then turn in your completed questions here.  DUE TODAY.

1. What is Ethos?   How can you use ethos in public speaking to be a more effective speaker?

2. What is Pathos?  How can you use pathos in public speaking to be a more effective speaker?

3. What is Logos?  How can you use logos in public speaking to be a more effective speaker?

4. What do you think is the most important pillar of these three for public speaking?  Why?

Write your RANTS - Instead of an "Outline" for tomorrow, I want you to write your rant out in complete sentence format to start.  This is usually 250-300 words.  This will be due at the end of the day tomorrow - Friday, 3/31.  Turn it in on the Google Assignment that I will post today.

Write your RANTS - Instead of an "Outline" for tomorrow, I want you to write your rant out in complete sentence format to start.  This is usually 250-300 words.  This will be due at the end of the day tomorrow - Friday, 3/31.  Turn it in on the Google Assignment that I will post today.

TED Talk journal reflection Assignment

https://www.ted.com/talks/emilie_wapnick_why_some_of_us_don_t_have_one_true_calling?language=en

On a google document, answer the following four questions in complete sentences.  Turn this in here today (3/28/2023)

What are some of the moves that Emilie Wapnick makes in this speech to try to make it engaging and powerful?
What is Emilie Wapnick’s main idea/ thesis in this talk?
Reflect on your life. Would you consider yourself a multi-potentialite? Explain your answer using specific examples from your life.
Do you agree or disagree with her overall argument? Explain

TED Talk journal reflection Assignment

https://www.ted.com/talks/emilie_wapnick_why_some_of_us_don_t_have_one_true_calling?language=en

On a google document, answer the following four questions in complete sentences.  Turn this in here today (3/28/2023)

What are some of the moves that Emilie Wapnick makes in this speech to try to make it engaging and powerful?
What is Emilie Wapnick’s main idea/ thesis in this talk?
Reflect on your life. Would you consider yourself a multi-potentialite? Explain your answer using specific examples from your life.
Do you agree or disagree with her overall argument? Explain

Create an outline for your essay.  Follow this format: 


Compare/Contrast Themes of Texts

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Secret Window

Introduction Paragraph
   Hook
   Background Information - introduce the text and film
   Clear and strong thesis statement

[Thesis starter: Jekyll and Hyde and Secret Window both explore – insert themes here + briefly explain the significance of each theme…

Body Paragraph 1 - Theme #1
Discuss your chosen theme #1
Provide evidence for this theme from the film
Provide evidence for this theme from the book
Show how this theme emerges in both, and why it is relevant

Body Paragraph 2 - Theme #2
Discuss your chosen theme #1
Provide evidence for this theme from the film
Provide evidence for this theme from the book
Show how this theme emerges in both, and why it is relevant

Paragraph 3 - Compare/Contrast/
   Discuss the similarities and differences between the treatment of your chosen theme in the book and the film
   Provide evidence, be clear
Discuss the implications of the differences and similarities of the theme    

Conclusion
   Summarize your thesis and your arguments
   Summarize your arguments    Insert some insight, perhaps about culture or the story’s influence or the impact of your
        chosen theme

Choose one of the ten provided Themes with quotations and type a FULL PAGE response in which you analyze the quote, explaining how it relates to the theme provided.  Then, analyze the rest of the text in the context of the provided theme.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Short Essay Response #2 – THE MONSTER WITHIN
Within our world and within ourselves, what is the most powerful force: good or evil?  Are people more attracted to the light or the darkness within themselves?  Create a clear thesis statement by choosing a specific perspective on this question.  Support your thesis with some examples and evidence.  Please refer to Jekyll and Hyde in this response.
All responses must be typed in 12 point, Times New Roman font.  Each essay must have an introduction (hook, explain the point of your essay, thesis statement), a body (examples and explanations for your argument), and a conclusion (summarize and talk about significance of this essay to the real world).  So, to receive full credit, you must write at least three paragraphs.
Scoring:
___ / 15 Intro, body, and conclusion (content – use of Jekyll and Hyde)
___ / 15 Intro, body, and conclusion (completion – at least 5 sentences per paragraph)
___ / 10 Essay makes a clear and specific claim (thesis)
___ / 10 Body has examples to support this specific claim
___ / 5 Conventions (grammar, spelling, mechanics)
                                  ___ / 55 Total

Jekyll and Hyde Transformations and Quick Write:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2OCGVCWnhw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soolcLpo18w

CHECK OUT THE HUGE LIST OF ADAPTATIONS HERE
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptations_of_Strange_Case_of_Dr._Jekyll_and_Mr._Hyde

If you had to choose (and, yes, you do have to choose for this essay), what, in your opinion, is MOST responsible for the way a person is?  Is it their nature (genetics) or how they were nurtured (their environment and experiences)?  Why?  

The plagiarism check mechanism is on.  All responses must be typed in 12 point, Times New Roman font.  Each essay must have an introduction (hook, explain the point of your essay, thesis statement), a body (examples and explanations for your argument), and a conclusion (summarize and talk about significance of this essay to the real world).  So, to receive full credit, you must write at least three paragraphs.
  
Scoring:
___ / 15 Intro, body, and conclusion (content)
___ / 15 Intro, body, and conclusion (completion – at least 5 sentences per paragraph)
___ / 10 Essay makes a clear and specific claim (thesis)
___ / 10 Body has examples to support this specific claim
___ / 5 Conventions (grammar, spelling, mechanics)
                                  ___ / 55 Total

Research Reviews for Your Film Review/Argument Essay
Paste your articles in Google Document (with the link to your article for the MLA Citation later)
Highlight and label quotes that could be used for your essay.


Write your full thesis statement (argument + three supporting ideas) for your Argument/Review essay on the top of your document.

Your Task:
Your task is to think of an idea, plan or project you think should be accomplished. Then, write a proposal
for the appropriate audience.
You can imagine a future self or fictional company that is up to the task of completing the
proposed goal. 

Requirements:
• Identify the problem and offer a specific, clear solution. The problem can be specific to your
school or community, can be related to a certain business or type of business, or can be national
or world-level (or most any other option.)
• Explain how the solution will fully address the problem and explain, factually, why your
proposed idea is the best choice
• Include research on the topic, problem and/ or solution, such as statistics, similar problems or
solutions, history, or other details.
o Include your reliable and academically appropriate sources in a Works Cited at the end
of the proposal
• Include information on pricing and/ or timing of your project (You may use past projects as a
guideline or estimate). Must either reasonable pricing or timing information.
• Use headings to divide and label your sections.
• Use clear, concise, objective language with few or no errors


The attached file has resources about a proposal, an example of a proposal, the assignment in more detail, and a rubric.

PROFESSIONAL EMAIL WRITING 
Please write two emails in a google document according to the specifications outlined below.  Take your time and be careful to edit your emails.  Submit your emails here.  

Each email is worth 10 points, for a total of 20 points.
Your emails will be graded for:
Structure (6 points)
Grammar and style (4 points)

EMAIL 1

Situation: You are a student asking your teacher for a week-long extension on a major assignment worth 20% of your grade. You have what you think is a legitimate reason for handing in your assignment late. You are worried because on the course syllabus, your professor wrote he gives zeroes for any late assignments.

Details: 
Your name is Josh Brown
You are in Professor Smith’s  English Literature class from 10-12 pm
You broke your leg the night before, and you are bedridden
You must somehow explain why you did not have the assignment done already since you have known about this deadline for a month
You are a high achiever in Professor Smith’s class and have handed in all your previous assignments in on time
You want an extension till next Thursday
EMAIL 2
Situation: You are applying for a job at a local store. The job ad asked you to send an email giving an overview of experience with an attached resume and cover letter. You really want this job.

Details
Your name is Serina McGraw
You are applying to work at your favorite store, Claire’s
You have experience making your own jewelry
You have experience in sales (selling newspapers door-to-door)
You are a people person
You are dependable and have excellent references
You are highly involved in your high school
Your phone number is 111-222-3333
Your email is [email protected]

Be sure to CITE EVIDENCE DIRECTLY FROM THE TEXT to support your response (RI.1). Write a response of 6-8 sentences in length for full credit.

Possible Response Questions
• What are your thoughts about the FDA’s new definition of “healthy” food? Explain.
• Did something in the article surprise you? Discuss.
• Pick a word/line/passage from the article and respond to it.
• Discuss a “move” made by the writer in this piece that you think is good/interesting. Explain.

Possible Response Questions for the Article of the Week About Water:
• What are your thoughts about your water intake? Explain.
• Did something in the article surprise you? Discuss.
• Pick a word/line/passage from the article and respond to it.
• Discuss a “move” made by the writer in this piece that you think is good/interesting. Explain.

(If you need additional time to get a thorough draft completed, I can pull you for a Friday block.  You must, however, turn in a draft by Friday 11/11 to get any credit.)

Possible Response Questions 
• What are your thoughts about how COVID has affected employment? Explain.  • Did something in the article surprise you? Discuss.  
• Pick a word/line/passage from the article and respond to it.  
• Discuss a “move” made by the writer in this piece that you think is good/interesting. Explain.

Use the attached Outline to create a draft for your Resume.  Make your own copy from the document, and turn it in here when you are finished.   This content should be polished, accurate, and professional.

Due Thursday, Oct. 27th at the end of class.  Communicate with me BEFORE class on Thursday if you will not be able to complete the assignment.  


Be sure to complete a paper checklist and turn it in Thursday before you turn in your paper here.

The plagiarism check is in.  Remember to only submit your own work!

English 4, Personal Statement Response Essay #2 (W.3 - CHECKPOINT)

Directions: For your second response, choose a different prompt from your first response and really focus on “showing not telling” in your writing. Each response must be 500-700 words. Please write these as if they were your final copies that you would be submitting to a college. This means they need to be error proof and you should reread them prior to submitting. You must use and underline/highlight at least THREE Write Like a Pro strategies (https://prezi.com/view/20EaEfySE21yp9YwdvbJ/) and have one “Show Don’t Tell” focused section of your essay.  This response will be valued at 25pts. Below are the prompts:
https://www.commonapp.org/blog/2022-2023-common-app-essay-prompts

Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?

Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?

Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

Directions: You will be writing a series of responses to personal statement questions. Each response must be 400-600 words. Please write these as if they were your final copies that you would be submitting to a college or a job. This means they need to be error proof and you should reread them prior to submitting.  Each response will be valued at 25pts. Below are the prompts:

1. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn?

2. Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?

3. Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you?

4. Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.

For essay #1, choose whichever prompt you like best.

Possible Response Questions
• What are your thoughts about life expectancy? Explain.
• Would you like to live until 150? Explain.
• Did something in the article surprise you? Discuss.
• Pick a word/line/passage from the article and respond to it.
• Discuss a “move” made by the writer in this piece that you think is good/interesting. Explain.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/13/learning/tiny-memoir-contest-for-students-write-a-100-word-personal-narrative.html


https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/13/learning/how-to-write-a-100-word-narrative-a-guide-for-our-tiny-memoir-contest.html


Explode a moment!

Be sure to cite examples from the film (The 13th Warrior) and evidence from the text (Beowulf) to support your answer.  This is a checkpoint, and I expect a THOROUGH response of at least two paragraphs for each question.

RL.1 - Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

Create a google document for this writing response, and turn it in here (due Tuesday, September 27th at the end of class).  Respond to both questions with a THOROUGH response of at least two paragraphs for each question.


1. In a response of at least two paragraphs and using evidence from the film and the text, explain the similarities and differences between the monsters of "The 13th Warrior" and the monsters of Beowulf.  Be sure to explain WHY you think there are these differences.  What is the purpose of these differences in the film? 


2. In a response of at least two paragraphs and using evidence from the film and the text, explain at least one similarity and difference between the heroic character of Buliwyf in "The 13th Warrior" and Beowulf in the epic poem.  Be sure to explain WHY you think there are these differences.  What is the purpose of these differences in the film?

Read the attached article about writing a college essay (which is essentially a personal narrative). We will be working on this writing skill later this semester. After you read the article, reflect on the questions below. Your response should be at least a paragraph in length (6-8 sentences).

WRITING MOVES reflective questions: What are at least two writing moves suggested by the author of this week’s article that you think would be useful in helping you become a better writer? How do you plan to use these moves in your own writing? What writing moves did the author use in this article to keep it engaging and usable?

RI.1 & 2