English 4-Mr. Wiley - 1 Assignments
- Instructor
- Lyle Wiley
- Term
- 2023-2024 School Year
- Department
- Language Arts
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Write a LISTICLE that is related to your TED TALK. See instructions for details. CHECKPOINT GRADE (W.2, RI. 1,2)
Your Listicle should be polished and free of grammar/mechanics issues. It should be about a page of writing (with visuals probably two pages).
1. SELECT YOUR TOPIC – It should be related to your TED TALK. You could even use your speech content for the listicle.
2. TITLE YOUR LISTICLE – The number of sub headers required should be part of the title. Ex. Seven Reasons How Disney Failed the Star Wars Franchise, Ten Reasons to Go Vegan Today
3. DEVELOP YOUR SUB HEADERS – These short, catchy sub headers often begin with the same work, rhyme, or contain the same number of words. Ex. – Bring a Friend, Bring Fun Tunes. You need AT LEAST FIVE SUB HEADERS.
4. TEXT – Following each sub header, write several sentences that support the sub header.
5. ADD IMAGES, GIFS, GRAPHS, VIDEOS
6. Edit for grammar and mechanics issues.
1. SELECT YOUR TOPIC – It should be related to your TED TALK. You could even use your speech content for the listicle.
2. TITLE YOUR LISTICLE – The number of sub headers required should be part of the title. Ex. Seven Reasons How Disney Failed the Star Wars Franchise, Ten Reasons to Go Vegan Today
3. DEVELOP YOUR SUB HEADERS – These short, catchy sub headers often begin with the same work, rhyme, or contain the same number of words. Ex. – Bring a Friend, Bring Fun Tunes. You need AT LEAST FIVE SUB HEADERS.
4. TEXT – Following each sub header, write several sentences that support the sub header.
5. ADD IMAGES, GIFS, GRAPHS, VIDEOS
6. Edit for grammar and mechanics issues.
Due:
Write a LISTICLE that is related to your TED TALK. See instructions for details. CHECKPOINT GRADE (W.2, RI. 1,2)
Your Listicle should be polished and free of grammar/mechanics issues. It should be about a page of writing (with visuals probably two pages).
1. SELECT YOUR TOPIC – It should be related to your TED TALK. You could even use your speech content for the listicle.
2. TITLE YOUR LISTICLE – The number of sub headers required should be part of the title. Ex. Seven Reasons How Disney Failed the Star Wars Franchise, Ten Reasons to Go Vegan Today
3. DEVELOP YOUR SUB HEADERS – These short, catchy sub headers often begin with the same work, rhyme, or contain the same number of words. Ex. – Bring a Friend, Bring Fun Tunes. You need AT LEAST FIVE SUB HEADERS.
4. TEXT – Following each sub header, write several sentences that support the sub header.
5. ADD IMAGES, GIFS, GRAPHS, VIDEOS
6. Edit for grammar and mechanics issues.
1. SELECT YOUR TOPIC – It should be related to your TED TALK. You could even use your speech content for the listicle.
2. TITLE YOUR LISTICLE – The number of sub headers required should be part of the title. Ex. Seven Reasons How Disney Failed the Star Wars Franchise, Ten Reasons to Go Vegan Today
3. DEVELOP YOUR SUB HEADERS – These short, catchy sub headers often begin with the same work, rhyme, or contain the same number of words. Ex. – Bring a Friend, Bring Fun Tunes. You need AT LEAST FIVE SUB HEADERS.
4. TEXT – Following each sub header, write several sentences that support the sub header.
5. ADD IMAGES, GIFS, GRAPHS, VIDEOS
6. Edit for grammar and mechanics issues.
Due:
Write a LISTICLE that is related to your TED TALK. See instructions for details. CHECKPOINT GRADE (W.2, RI. 1,2)
Your Listicle should be polished and free of grammar/mechanics issues. It should be about a page of writing (with visuals probably two pages).
1. SELECT YOUR TOPIC – It should be related to your TED TALK. You could even use your speech content for the listicle.
2. TITLE YOUR LISTICLE – The number of sub headers required should be part of the title. Ex. Seven Reasons How Disney Failed the Star Wars Franchise, Ten Reasons to Go Vegan Today
3. DEVELOP YOUR SUB HEADERS – These short, catchy sub headers often begin with the same work, rhyme, or contain the same number of words. Ex. – Bring a Friend, Bring Fun Tunes. You need AT LEAST FIVE SUB HEADERS.
4. TEXT – Following each sub header, write several sentences that support the sub header.
5. ADD IMAGES, GIFS, GRAPHS, VIDEOS
6. Edit for grammar and mechanics issues.
1. SELECT YOUR TOPIC – It should be related to your TED TALK. You could even use your speech content for the listicle.
2. TITLE YOUR LISTICLE – The number of sub headers required should be part of the title. Ex. Seven Reasons How Disney Failed the Star Wars Franchise, Ten Reasons to Go Vegan Today
3. DEVELOP YOUR SUB HEADERS – These short, catchy sub headers often begin with the same work, rhyme, or contain the same number of words. Ex. – Bring a Friend, Bring Fun Tunes. You need AT LEAST FIVE SUB HEADERS.
4. TEXT – Following each sub header, write several sentences that support the sub header.
5. ADD IMAGES, GIFS, GRAPHS, VIDEOS
6. Edit for grammar and mechanics issues.
Due:
Write a LISTICLE that is related to your TED TALK. See instructions for details. CHECKPOINT GRADE (W.2, RI. 1,2)
Your Listicle should be polished and free of grammar/mechanics issues. It should be about a page of writing (with visuals probably two pages).
1. SELECT YOUR TOPIC – It should be related to your TED TALK. You could even use your speech content for the listicle.
2. TITLE YOUR LISTICLE – The number of sub headers required should be part of the title. Ex. Seven Reasons How Disney Failed the Star Wars Franchise, Ten Reasons to Go Vegan Today
3. DEVELOP YOUR SUB HEADERS – These short, catchy sub headers often begin with the same work, rhyme, or contain the same number of words. Ex. – Bring a Friend, Bring Fun Tunes. You need AT LEAST FIVE SUB HEADERS.
4. TEXT – Following each sub header, write several sentences that support the sub header.
5. ADD IMAGES, GIFS, GRAPHS, VIDEOS
6. Edit for grammar and mechanics issues.
1. SELECT YOUR TOPIC – It should be related to your TED TALK. You could even use your speech content for the listicle.
2. TITLE YOUR LISTICLE – The number of sub headers required should be part of the title. Ex. Seven Reasons How Disney Failed the Star Wars Franchise, Ten Reasons to Go Vegan Today
3. DEVELOP YOUR SUB HEADERS – These short, catchy sub headers often begin with the same work, rhyme, or contain the same number of words. Ex. – Bring a Friend, Bring Fun Tunes. You need AT LEAST FIVE SUB HEADERS.
4. TEXT – Following each sub header, write several sentences that support the sub header.
5. ADD IMAGES, GIFS, GRAPHS, VIDEOS
6. Edit for grammar and mechanics issues.
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Have you disappointed your parents before? Explain. How did it make you feel? Did you think you were in the right? Why/why not? What are the benefits to disappointing your parents' expectations of you?
Watch the TED talk and write a short response.
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Have you disappointed your parents before? Explain. How did it make you feel? Did you think you were in the right? Why/why not? What are the benefits to disappointing your parents' expectations of you?
Watch the TED talk and write a short response.
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Have you disappointed your parents before? Explain. How did it make you feel? Did you think you were in the right? Why/why not? What are the benefits to disappointing your parents' expectations of you?
Watch the TED talk and write a short response.
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Have you disappointed your parents before? Explain. How did it make you feel? Did you think you were in the right? Why/why not? What are the benefits to disappointing your parents' expectations of you?
Watch the TED talk and write a short response.
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According to Jordan Klepper in his TED Talk, what are the three main ways we can save democracy in the US? Do you agree? Why/why not? Explain.
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According to Jordan Klepper in his TED Talk, what are the three main ways we can save democracy in the US? Do you agree? Why/why not? Explain.
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According to Jordan Klepper in his TED Talk, what are the three main ways we can save democracy in the US? Do you agree? Why/why not? Explain.
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Journal #17
Write one page, doubled-spaced 12pt font on:
Write about a memory with your favorite childhood toy, your best friend, or anything else that fills you with nostalgia and joy.
Be prepared to read this speech tomorrow (Thursday).
Write about a memory with your favorite childhood toy, your best friend, or anything else that fills you with nostalgia and joy.
Be prepared to read this speech tomorrow (Thursday).
Due:
Journal #17
Write one page, doubled-spaced 12pt font on:
Write about a memory with your favorite childhood toy, your best friend, or anything else that fills you with nostalgia and joy.
Be prepared to read this speech tomorrow (Thursday).
Write about a memory with your favorite childhood toy, your best friend, or anything else that fills you with nostalgia and joy.
Be prepared to read this speech tomorrow (Thursday).
Due:
Journal #17
Write one page, doubled-spaced 12pt font on:
Write about a memory with your favorite childhood toy, your best friend, or anything else that fills you with nostalgia and joy.
Be prepared to read this speech tomorrow (Thursday).
Write about a memory with your favorite childhood toy, your best friend, or anything else that fills you with nostalgia and joy.
Be prepared to read this speech tomorrow (Thursday).
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YouTube Response #3
Write a one page response to the attached YouTube video.
What way does Topher White introduce his speech?
How does telling a personal story help establish his ethos (his authority/why an audience should listen)?
Identify the inciting incident that makes him pivot into his solution.
What is his solution for saving the rainforest?
Why do you think Topher included the confrontation with the loggers? What purpose does it serve?
Do you think solutions to problems should include using the resources we already have? Why/why not?
What way does Topher White introduce his speech?
How does telling a personal story help establish his ethos (his authority/why an audience should listen)?
Identify the inciting incident that makes him pivot into his solution.
What is his solution for saving the rainforest?
Why do you think Topher included the confrontation with the loggers? What purpose does it serve?
Do you think solutions to problems should include using the resources we already have? Why/why not?
Due:
Journal #15⚖🐺❄
Now that you've read "The Law of Life" by Jack London, what is your law of life? Detail this personal code through either a: story, explanation, poetry, or any form you can imagine!
1 page, doubled spaced, 12pt font
Must be exclusively YOUR OWN writing
1 page, doubled spaced, 12pt font
Must be exclusively YOUR OWN writing
Due:
Journal #16
In 100 words, tell me who you are.
Then, do it again in 40 words.
Finally, do it in 10 words.
Then, do it again in 40 words.
Finally, do it in 10 words.
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Journal #16
In 100 words, tell me who you are.
Then, do it again in 40 words.
Finally, do it in 10 words.
Then, do it again in 40 words.
Finally, do it in 10 words.
Due:
How-To Speech notecards & quiz📜
Submit both your:
How-To Speech notecards w/ your topic. (15 pts)
The handout "quizzes" you'll use to test your audience after you've taught them. (15 pts)
How your audience scores determines your quiz grade! (1/4 your speech grade!)
How-To Speech notecards w/ your topic. (15 pts)
The handout "quizzes" you'll use to test your audience after you've taught them. (15 pts)
How your audience scores determines your quiz grade! (1/4 your speech grade!)
Due:
Journal #14 🌴🐍🌋
Write two pages (12 pt font, double-spaced) using any of the following words as inspiration:
Serpent
Ruin
Volcano
Artifact
Jungle
Tribal
River
Temple
Gold
AND create a title for your journal!
Serpent
Ruin
Volcano
Artifact
Jungle
Tribal
River
Temple
Gold
AND create a title for your journal!
Due:
YouTube Response #1
Write a one page response to the attached YouTube video.
Sample questions to get you started:
What is shellac and how is it made?
Were you surprised by the farming method?
Could you see yourself doing this kind of work?
How does this make you feel about work and the variety of jobs that exist in the world?
Sample questions to get you started:
What is shellac and how is it made?
Were you surprised by the farming method?
Could you see yourself doing this kind of work?
How does this make you feel about work and the variety of jobs that exist in the world?
Due:
YouTube Response #2
Write a one page response to the attached YouTube video.
Due:
How-To Speech notecards & quiz📜
Submit both your:
How-To Speech notecards w/ your topic. (15 pts)
The handout "quizzes" you'll use to test your audience after you've taught them. (15 pts)
How your audience scores determines your quiz grade! (1/4 your speech grade!)
How-To Speech notecards w/ your topic. (15 pts)
The handout "quizzes" you'll use to test your audience after you've taught them. (15 pts)
How your audience scores determines your quiz grade! (1/4 your speech grade!)
Due:
Journal #14 🌴🐍🌋
Write two pages (12 pt font, double-spaced) using any of the following words as inspiration:
Serpent
Ruin
Volcano
Artifact
Jungle
Tribal
River
Temple
Gold
AND create a title for your journal!
Serpent
Ruin
Volcano
Artifact
Jungle
Tribal
River
Temple
Gold
AND create a title for your journal!
Due:
How-To Speech notecards & quiz📜
Submit both your:
How-To Speech notecards w/ your topic. (15 pts)
The handout "quizzes" you'll use to test your audience after you've taught them. (15 pts)
How your audience scores determines your quiz grade! (1/4 your speech grade!)
How-To Speech notecards w/ your topic. (15 pts)
The handout "quizzes" you'll use to test your audience after you've taught them. (15 pts)
How your audience scores determines your quiz grade! (1/4 your speech grade!)
Due:
Journal #14 🌴🐍🌋
Write two pages (12 pt font, double-spaced) using any of the following words as inspiration:
Serpent
Ruin
Volcano
Artifact
Jungle
Tribal
River
Temple
Gold
AND create a title for your journal!
Serpent
Ruin
Volcano
Artifact
Jungle
Tribal
River
Temple
Gold
AND create a title for your journal!
Due:
YouTube Response #1
Write a one page response to the attached YouTube video.
Sample questions to get you started:
What is shellac and how is it made?
Were you surprised by the farming method?
Could you see yourself doing this kind of work?
How does this make you feel about work and the variety of jobs that exist in the world?
Sample questions to get you started:
What is shellac and how is it made?
Were you surprised by the farming method?
Could you see yourself doing this kind of work?
How does this make you feel about work and the variety of jobs that exist in the world?
Due:
YouTube Response #1
Write a one page response to the attached YouTube video.
Sample questions to get you started:
What is shellac and how is it made?
Were you surprised by the farming method?
Could you see yourself doing this kind of work?
How does this make you feel about work and the variety of jobs that exist in the world?
Sample questions to get you started:
What is shellac and how is it made?
Were you surprised by the farming method?
Could you see yourself doing this kind of work?
How does this make you feel about work and the variety of jobs that exist in the world?
Due:
YouTube Response #1
Write a one page response to the attached YouTube video.
Sample questions to get you started:
What is shellac and how is it made?
Were you surprised by the farming method?
Could you see yourself doing this kind of work?
How does this make you feel about work and the variety of jobs that exist in the world?
Sample questions to get you started:
What is shellac and how is it made?
Were you surprised by the farming method?
Could you see yourself doing this kind of work?
How does this make you feel about work and the variety of jobs that exist in the world?
Due:
YouTube Response #2
Write a one page response to the attached YouTube video.
Due:
YouTube Response #2
Write a one page response to the attached YouTube video.
Due:
The Egg 🥚& Consciousness 🧠
Submit a Google doc responding to the following prompts in 1+ pages, double spaced, 12pt font.
From The Egg:
What is The Egg's central thesis?
How did this story make you feel? Explain. Cite the text.
From the YouTube video:
What is a Filter Thesis?
How does the YouTube video from class (3/14) relate to the short story?
If what Jeffrey Kripal (the guy in the video) is talking about is true, how does that make you think about your actions as an individual in the universe?
Bonus:
Tell me what you're going to do for Spring Break!
From The Egg:
What is The Egg's central thesis?
How did this story make you feel? Explain. Cite the text.
From the YouTube video:
What is a Filter Thesis?
How does the YouTube video from class (3/14) relate to the short story?
If what Jeffrey Kripal (the guy in the video) is talking about is true, how does that make you think about your actions as an individual in the universe?
Bonus:
Tell me what you're going to do for Spring Break!
Due:
The Egg 🥚& Consciousness 🧠
Submit a Google doc responding to the following prompts in 1+ pages, double spaced, 12pt font.
From The Egg:
What is The Egg's central thesis?
How did this story make you feel? Explain. Cite the text.
From the YouTube video:
What is a Filter Thesis?
How does the YouTube video from class (3/14) relate to the short story?
If what Jeffrey Kripal (the guy in the video) is talking about is true, how does that make you think about your actions as an individual in the universe?
Bonus:
Tell me what you're going to do for Spring Break!
From The Egg:
What is The Egg's central thesis?
How did this story make you feel? Explain. Cite the text.
From the YouTube video:
What is a Filter Thesis?
How does the YouTube video from class (3/14) relate to the short story?
If what Jeffrey Kripal (the guy in the video) is talking about is true, how does that make you think about your actions as an individual in the universe?
Bonus:
Tell me what you're going to do for Spring Break!
Due:
The Egg 🥚& Consciousness 🧠
Submit a Google doc responding to the following prompts in 1+ pages, double spaced, 12pt font.
From The Egg:
What is The Egg's central thesis?
How did this story make you feel? Explain. Cite the text.
From the YouTube video:
What is a Filter Thesis?
How does the YouTube video from class (3/14) relate to the short story?
If what Jeffrey Kripal (the guy in the video) is talking about is true, how does that make you think about your actions as an individual in the universe?
Bonus:
Tell me what you're going to do for Spring Break!
From The Egg:
What is The Egg's central thesis?
How did this story make you feel? Explain. Cite the text.
From the YouTube video:
What is a Filter Thesis?
How does the YouTube video from class (3/14) relate to the short story?
If what Jeffrey Kripal (the guy in the video) is talking about is true, how does that make you think about your actions as an individual in the universe?
Bonus:
Tell me what you're going to do for Spring Break!
Due:
Public Speaking (Checkpoint)
Answer the questions from the Public Speaking powerpoint slides from 3/11/24.
Due:
Toast Outline
Toasting to your random partner, your outline will:
Introduce yourself and your partner
The reason you're toasting to them today
An amusing anecdote or piece of trivia about your partner
2+ great qualities about your partner
A concluding statement that ends with a drink with your audience.
Your speech must be between 1 - 2 minutes.
Introduce yourself and your partner
The reason you're toasting to them today
An amusing anecdote or piece of trivia about your partner
2+ great qualities about your partner
A concluding statement that ends with a drink with your audience.
Your speech must be between 1 - 2 minutes.
Due:
Toast Outline
Toasting to your random partner, your outline will:
Introduce yourself and your partner
The reason you're toasting to them today
An amusing anecdote or piece of trivia about your partner
2+ great qualities about your partner
A concluding statement that ends with a drink with your audience.
Your speech must be between 1 - 2 minutes.
Introduce yourself and your partner
The reason you're toasting to them today
An amusing anecdote or piece of trivia about your partner
2+ great qualities about your partner
A concluding statement that ends with a drink with your audience.
Your speech must be between 1 - 2 minutes.
Due:
Journal #11 - Explain your dream life; go into detail. What kind of job, relationship, residence, lifestyle, etc. What does your perfect life look like?
Write and submit a 200+ word journal response to the prompt above and submit as a google doc.
Due:
Journal #11 - Explain your dream life; go into detail. What kind of job, relationship, residence, lifestyle, etc. What does your perfect life look like?
Write and submit a 200+ word journal response to the prompt above and submit as a google doc.
Due:
Choice Article
Find an article on either NPR, CNN, FOX, MSNBC, or CBS.
Link it in your document.
Write 200+ words that:
Summarize the article
States your opinion
Why you believe it's important.
Due tonight!
Link it in your document.
Write 200+ words that:
Summarize the article
States your opinion
Why you believe it's important.
Due tonight!
Due:
Choice Article
Find an article on either NPR, CNN, FOX, MSNBC, or CBS.
Link it in your document.
Write 200+ words that:
Summarize the article
States your opinion
Why you believe it's important.
Due tonight!
Link it in your document.
Write 200+ words that:
Summarize the article
States your opinion
Why you believe it's important.
Due tonight!
Due:
Choice Article
Find an article on either NPR, CNN, FOX, MSNBC, or CBS.
Link it in your document.
Write 200+ words that:
Summarize the article
States your opinion
Why you believe it's important.
Due tonight!
Link it in your document.
Write 200+ words that:
Summarize the article
States your opinion
Why you believe it's important.
Due tonight!
Due:
Journal #8 - Respond to the YouTube video; what are the biggest takeaways? What is your opinion on AI generated video content?
https://youtu.be/5nsJasXxXrg?si=AyDwUWU4MNnmw_c1
Due:
Journal #8 - Respond to the YouTube video; what are the biggest takeaways? What is your opinion on AI generated video content?
https://youtu.be/5nsJasXxXrg?si=AyDwUWU4MNnmw_c1
Due:
Journal #8 - Respond to the YouTube video; what are the biggest takeaways? What is your opinion on AI generated video content?
https://youtu.be/5nsJasXxXrg?si=AyDwUWU4MNnmw_c1
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Journal #10 - Duality in Jekyll and Hyde
How does the video analyze the theme of Duality? What strategies and elements did you notice? Have you used similar strategies in your writing?
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Journal #10 - Duality in Jekyll and Hyde
How does the video analyze the theme of Duality? What strategies and elements did you notice? Have you used similar strategies in your writing?
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Journal #9 - Respond to the video
Highlight and discuss one part of Bo's work in the video that resonated with you.
How did this video change/not change the way you think and feel about your views on art, social media, modern living, etc?
If your views didn't change, why not?
If they did, what was the reason?
How did this video change/not change the way you think and feel about your views on art, social media, modern living, etc?
If your views didn't change, why not?
If they did, what was the reason?
Due:
Journal #9 - Respond to the video
Highlight and discuss one part of Bo's work in the video that resonated with you.
How did this video change/not change the way you think and feel about your views on art, social media, modern living, etc?
If your views didn't change, why not?
If they did, what was the reason?
How did this video change/not change the way you think and feel about your views on art, social media, modern living, etc?
If your views didn't change, why not?
If they did, what was the reason?
Due:
Jekyll and Hyde Essay Outline
Using the attached rubric from Tuesday Feb. 20th, outline your essay and submit as a google doc.
This does not have to be a formal outline, but only a beginning document for you to start generating ideas on how to compose your essay. I want to be able to see where you're headed, help you pick some themes/direction, and to set you up for a polished essay that will end up determining your general grade in this class.
Remember, this is an Outcome Assessment, so preparation is key for a smooth writing process and a good score. Like with your journal entries, I will provide comments and feedback on what you submit.
Last thing: I am grading this Outcome Assessment strictly by the rubric. Watch out for grammar, spelling, and general fluency errors that emerge with casual writing. This essay is a demonstration of your skills as a professional English student.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Good luck!
- Mr. Patterson
This does not have to be a formal outline, but only a beginning document for you to start generating ideas on how to compose your essay. I want to be able to see where you're headed, help you pick some themes/direction, and to set you up for a polished essay that will end up determining your general grade in this class.
Remember, this is an Outcome Assessment, so preparation is key for a smooth writing process and a good score. Like with your journal entries, I will provide comments and feedback on what you submit.
Last thing: I am grading this Outcome Assessment strictly by the rubric. Watch out for grammar, spelling, and general fluency errors that emerge with casual writing. This essay is a demonstration of your skills as a professional English student.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Good luck!
- Mr. Patterson
Due:
Journal #7 - Discuss at least 3 similarities between Secret Window and Jekyll and Hyde; discuss at least 3 differences.
Write two paragraphs: one on similarities, and one on differences between our two texts. Make sure to cite page numbers!
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Journal #7 - Discuss at least 3 similarities between Secret Window and Jekyll and Hyde; discuss at least 3 differences.
Write two paragraphs: one on similarities, and one on differences between our two texts. Make sure to cite page numbers!
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Jekyll and Hyde Ch. 9 & 10 Questions (Checkpoint - RL.2, W.1)
Answer the following 7 questions on "Dr Lanyon's Narrative" & "Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case."
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Journal #6 - Discuss a time you felt joy. What were you doing? Who were you with? Have you been able to achieve that level of joy consistently in life?
Write and submit a 100+ word journal response to the prompt above and submit as a google doc by the end of the day. Late work will not be accepted. Please use your time in class.
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Journal #6 - Discuss a time you felt joy. What were you doing? Who were you with? Have you been able to achieve that level of joy consistently in life?
Write and submit a 100+ word journal response to the prompt above and submit as a google doc by the end of the day. Late work will not be accepted. Please use your time in class.
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Journal #5 - Discuss a time you felt isolated or alone. Describe the experience in as much detail as you can. How did you know you were alone? Do you prefer being alone or around people? Why?
Write and submit a 100+ word journal response to the prompt above and submit as a google doc by the end of the day. Late work will not be accepted. Please use your time in class.
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Journal #5 - Discuss a time you felt isolated or alone. Describe the experience in as much detail as you can. How did you know you were alone? Do you prefer being alone or around people? Why?
Write and submit a 100+ word journal response to the prompt above and submit as a google doc by the end of the day. Late work will not be accepted. Please use your time in class.
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Journal #4 - Tell me about some piece of media (movies, albums, games, books, podcasts, etc) you've been enjoying outside of school. What do you love about it?
Write and submit a 100+ word journal response to the prompt above and submit as a google doc by the end of the day. Late work will not be accepted. Please use your time in class.
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Journal #4 - Tell me about some piece of media (movies, albums, games, books, podcasts, etc) you've been enjoying outside of school. What do you love about it?
Write and submit a 100+ word journal response to the prompt above and submit as a google doc by the end of the day. Late work will not be accepted. Please use your time in class.
Due:
Jekyll and Hyde Ch. 7 & 8 Questions
Answer the following 4 questions on "Incident at the Window" & "The Last Night."
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Jekyll and Hyde Themes - Duality - (Feb. 1st)
Respond to the prompt: "How Stevenson presents duality in this extract" in a google doc and submit it here by the end of class.
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Jekyll and Hyde Themes - Duality - (Feb. 1st)
Respond to the prompt: "How Stevenson presents duality in this extract" in a google doc and submit it here by the end of class.
Due:
Jekyll and Hyde Themes - Duality - (Feb. 1st)
Respond to the prompt: "How Stevenson presents duality in this extract" in a google doc and submit it here by the end of class.
Due:
Jekyll and Hyde Ch. 5 & 6 Questions
Answer the following 4 questions on "Incident of the Letter" &"Remarkable Incident of Dr. Lanyon."
Due:
Journal Entry #3 - Jekyll and Hyde
Respond to the journal prompt.
Due:
Journal Entry #3 - Jekyll and Hyde
Respond to the journal prompt.
Due:
Jekyll and Hyde Ch. 3 & 4 Questions
Answer the following 4 questions on "Dr. Jekyll Was Quite at Ease" & "The Carew Murder Case."
Due:
Jekyll and Hyde Ch. 3 & 4 Questions
Answer the following 4 questions on "Dr. Jekyll Was Quite at Ease" & "The Carew Murder Case."
Due:
Journal Entries 1 & 2 - Jekyll and Hyde
Respond to the journal prompts in a google doc and submit before the end of class.
Due:
Jekyll and Hyde Ch. 1 & 2 Questions
Answer the following 4 questions.
Due:
Film Review Draft - Checkpoint (W.1)
Attach what you've completed by 4pm (End of School) today.
Due:
Film Review Draft - Checkpoint (W.1)
Attach what you've completed by 4pm (End of School) today.
Due:
Film Review Draft - Checkpoint (W.1)
Attach what you've completed by 4pm (End of School) today.
Due:
Film Review Pre-Work & Work Cited Page
A google doc with the following 4 things:
1. A first draft of your thesis (Soul is a good/bad film, because A, B, and C.)
2. Three (3) pasted articles and their hyperlinks, reviewing Pixar's Soul.
3. Highlighted quotes in each article.
4. Your work cited with sources in 8th ed. MLA Format
1. A first draft of your thesis (Soul is a good/bad film, because A, B, and C.)
2. Three (3) pasted articles and their hyperlinks, reviewing Pixar's Soul.
3. Highlighted quotes in each article.
4. Your work cited with sources in 8th ed. MLA Format
Due:
Film Review Pre-Work & Work Cited Page
A google doc with the following 4 things:
1. A first draft of your thesis (Soul is a good/bad film, because A, B, and C.)
2. Three (3) pasted articles and their hyperlinks, reviewing Pixar's Soul.
3. Highlighted quotes in each article.
4. Your work cited with sources in 8th ed. MLA Format
1. A first draft of your thesis (Soul is a good/bad film, because A, B, and C.)
2. Three (3) pasted articles and their hyperlinks, reviewing Pixar's Soul.
3. Highlighted quotes in each article.
4. Your work cited with sources in 8th ed. MLA Format
Due:
Film Review Pre-Work & Work Cited Page
A google doc with the following 4 things:
1. A first draft of your thesis (Soul is a good/bad film, because A, B, and C.)
2. Three (3) pasted articles and their hyperlinks, reviewing Pixar's Soul.
3. Highlighted quotes in each article.
4. Your work cited with sources in 8th ed. MLA Format
1. A first draft of your thesis (Soul is a good/bad film, because A, B, and C.)
2. Three (3) pasted articles and their hyperlinks, reviewing Pixar's Soul.
3. Highlighted quotes in each article.
4. Your work cited with sources in 8th ed. MLA Format
Due:
Writing a Proposal Assignment (W.2 - CP)
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.
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.
Due:
Writing a Proposal Assignment (W.2 - CP)
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.
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.
Due:
Writing a Proposal Assignment (W.2 - CP)
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.
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.
Due:
Read and annotate the Article of the Week about how attraction works, and write a 6-8 sentence response. Use the possible response questions in instructions for guidance.
Possible Response Questions
• What are your thoughts about this study? 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.
• What are your thoughts about this study? 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.
Due:
Writing a Professional Email Checkpoint (W.2)
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.
DUE Friday, Dec. 1st
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]
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.
DUE Friday, Dec. 1st
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]
Due:
Writing a Professional Email Checkpoint (W.2)
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.
DUE Friday, Dec. 1st
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]
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.
DUE Friday, Dec. 1st
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]
Due:
Using multiple pieces of evidence cited from the text, explain why you should write more thank you notes according to the author? Your response should be at least 6-8 sentences in length for full credit. (RI.1)
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.
Due:
Thank You Letter (Mock Interview - W.2)
Write a thank you letter for your mock interview. You can use the attached example to guide your short letter. Be sure to have a header, a salutation, a short paragraph thanking the person for the time, a short paragraph about what you gained and learned from the mock interview, a short paragraph with a second thank you, and a formal closing. See attached example for help.
Due:
Reflect on your interview... What is especially hard about simulating an interview with classmates? How did your classmates do? What do you need to do to be prepared for a real interview? Write a 5-6 sentence response.
Due:
Reflect on your interview... What is especially hard about simulating an interview with classmates? How did your classmates do? What do you need to do to be prepared for a real interview? Write a 5-6 sentence response.
Due:
Reflect on your interview... What is especially hard about simulating an interview with classmates? How did your classmates do? What do you need to do to be prepared for a real interview? Write a 5-6 sentence response.
Due:
Reflect on your interview... What is especially hard about simulating an interview with classmates? How did your classmates do? What do you need to do to be prepared for a real interview? Write a 5-6 sentence response.
Due:
Read and annotate the Article of the Week about FDA Food Guidelines and write a 7-10 sentence response. Use the possible response questions in instructions for guidance.
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.
• 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.
Due:
Write a polished response to the attached article that is 8-10 sentences in length. Some options for a response: tell me a story about your worst interview experience and what you learned from it; tell me which of these interviewers you think you are most likely to meet in your interviews and how you will prepare to do well in the interview anyway; or tell me about the ways this article helps you rethink the way that interviews can go down and how you should prepare.
Due:
Read and annotate the Article of the Week about Water and write a 7-10 sentence response. Use the possible response questions in instructions for guidance.
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.
• 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.
Due:
Read and annotate the Article of the Week about Water and write a 7-10 sentence response. Use the possible response questions in instructions for guidance.
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.
• 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.
Due:
Read and annotate the article ("Transformed Workplace"). Write a response of 150-250 words. Feel free to use the response questions (in instructions) to guide your response. (RI.1, 2, W). DUE TODAY, Monday, Nov. 6.
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 strong/interesting. Explain.
• 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 strong/interesting. Explain.
Due:
Read and annotate the article ("Transformed Workplace"). Write a response of 150-250 words. Feel free to use the response questions (in instructions) to guide your response. (RI.1, 2, W). DUE TODAY, Monday, Nov. 6.
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 strong/interesting. Explain.
• 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 strong/interesting. Explain.
Due:
Share your professional profile draft from the work you did in class. Reply with critique suggestions to at least TWO peers.
Due:
Share your professional profile draft from the work you did in class. Reply with critique suggestions to at least TWO peers.
Due:
Share your professional profile draft from the work you did in class. Reply with critique suggestions to at least TWO peers.
Due:
Share your professional profile draft from the work you did in class. Reply with critique suggestions to at least TWO peers.
Due:
Read the article attached and respond: Why do people enjoy being scared? What about fear is intriguing to some people? Is fear intriguing to you? (Answer in a short paragraph of at least 5 sentences.)
Due:
OUTCOME ASSESSMENT #2 - Personal Statement #3 (W.3)
Due Tuesday, October 24th at the end of class. Communicate with me BEFORE class on Tuesday 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 on. Remember to only submit your own work!
Be sure to complete a paper checklist and turn it in Thursday before you turn in your paper here.
The plagiarism check is on. Remember to only submit your own work!
Due:
Response: "My Daughter Smokes" - Alice Walker describes a bad habit that links the generations of her family. Look at your own family. Looking back on your parents or grandparents, and then considering yourself or your own children, what habit (bad or good) can you observe going through more than one generation? Write a 5-8 sentence response in which you trace your own family history in terms of this habit.
Due:
Personal Statement #2 Workshop - Cut and paste a chuck of your statement (at least 5 sentences) that you think does a good job of showing not telling here. After you have posted your sample, read and respond to at least three classmates (2-3 sentences each), commenting on their use of imagery. Give advice, but try to stay positive in your interactions. Due today - 10/18
Due:
Personal Statement Essay #2 (W.3 - CHECKPOINT GRADE)
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. Choose just one prompt. Your 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/label 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: For your second response, choose a different prompt from your first response and really focus on “showing not telling” in your writing. Choose just one prompt. Your 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/label 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?
Due:
Reading Response: “The Inheritance of Tools” and “How to Mark a Book” - due today, Monday, Oct. 9
Create a google document and type responses. Turn these in here. Today you will be discussing two very different readings: Scott Russel Sanders’ “The Inheritance of Tools” and Mortimer Adler’s “How to Mark a Book.” Please answer each question, and write responses in full paragraphs. See guidelines below questions.
“How to Mark a Book”
1. What reasoning does Adler give to convince readers to mark up their books?
2. Which of his advice do you find most helpful? How do you feel you will approach reading differently following the reading of this essay?
“The Inheritance of Tools”
1. What is the purpose of Sanders’ essay? What does he want to accomplish by writing this piece?
2. Sanders talks about inheriting specific tools, but how else does the idea of inheritance come into play in the essay?
3. How did you find yourself relating to this piece? What items do you have in your family that hold similar value to Sanders’ hammer? Why do they hold this type of value?
4. Name one specific descriptive moment in Sanders' text. What makes this moment impactful and effective?
Guidelines for Your Reading Responses:
Each response should be at least a 5+ sentence paragraph in length.
You will write in essay form, meaning you will need to use paragraphs, full sentences, and a clear focus and purpose.
You will need to use standard academic English, meaning you should avoid slang and adhere to standard grammar and punctuation conventions.
Your response should bring in quotations or summaries of information from the text(s) in order to help support the points you are making; however, responses must not plagiarize either the readings or other discussions of the readings.
Responses should not simply summarize the reading, nor should it consist of a personal tangent. Instead, plan to respond to the prompt provided with a clear, thorough discussion that shows your understanding of the text(s).
“How to Mark a Book”
1. What reasoning does Adler give to convince readers to mark up their books?
2. Which of his advice do you find most helpful? How do you feel you will approach reading differently following the reading of this essay?
“The Inheritance of Tools”
1. What is the purpose of Sanders’ essay? What does he want to accomplish by writing this piece?
2. Sanders talks about inheriting specific tools, but how else does the idea of inheritance come into play in the essay?
3. How did you find yourself relating to this piece? What items do you have in your family that hold similar value to Sanders’ hammer? Why do they hold this type of value?
4. Name one specific descriptive moment in Sanders' text. What makes this moment impactful and effective?
Guidelines for Your Reading Responses:
Each response should be at least a 5+ sentence paragraph in length.
You will write in essay form, meaning you will need to use paragraphs, full sentences, and a clear focus and purpose.
You will need to use standard academic English, meaning you should avoid slang and adhere to standard grammar and punctuation conventions.
Your response should bring in quotations or summaries of information from the text(s) in order to help support the points you are making; however, responses must not plagiarize either the readings or other discussions of the readings.
Responses should not simply summarize the reading, nor should it consist of a personal tangent. Instead, plan to respond to the prompt provided with a clear, thorough discussion that shows your understanding of the text(s).
Due:
Personal Statement #1 (W.3)
Directions: You will be writing a series of responses to personal statement questions. Each response must be 400-600 words. For this assignment, you are choosing ONE prompt to address. 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.
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.
Due:
Read "The Pursuit of Longer Life" article. Write a response of 8-10 sentences on any of the options under the article (and in instructions).
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.
• 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.
Due:
Read "The Pursuit of Longer Life" article. Write a response of 8-10 sentences on any of the options under the article (and in instructions).
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.
• 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.
Due:
Read "The Pursuit of Longer Life" article. Write a response of 8-10 sentences on any of the options under the article (and in instructions).
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.
• 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.
Due:
Read "The Pursuit of Longer Life" article. Write a response of 8-10 sentences on any of the options under the article (and in instructions).
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.
• 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.
Due:
Write a micro-personal narrative of 100 words. Need ideas? Check out the websites listed below. Comment on ONE PEER'S narrative with something positive you noticed from their writing.
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
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/13/learning/how-to-write-a-100-word-narrative-a-guide-for-our-tiny-memoir-contest.html
Due:
Article of the Week: Perspective: Sell Yourself. Read and annotate the article. Write a 5-7 sentence response in which you choose one of the sections (that suggest how to write a better personal statement), summarize it, and explain why you think it is important.
Due:
Writing and Citing Evidence Checkpoint - Short Essay Responses (RL.1, W.1)
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 (7-10 sentences each paragraph at least) 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 Wednesday, September 20th at the end of the day). 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?
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 Wednesday, September 20th at the end of the day). 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?
Due:
Writing and Citing Evidence Checkpoint - Short Essay Responses (RL.1, W.1)
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 (7-10 sentences each paragraph at least) 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 Wednesday, September 20th at the end of the day). 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?
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 Wednesday, September 20th at the end of the day). 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?
Due:
Read the 13th Warrior Review. Answer ALL of the following questions clearly and completely: Do you agree with the reviewer? Why or why not? What did you enjoy about the film? Explain. What did you not enjoy about the film? What did you think about the connections to Beowulf? Did they work or feel too forced?
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Beowulf Epic Hero Cycle Writing Reflection (RL.1, RL.3, W.1)
After completing the Epic Cycle worksheet (Charting and Analysis) in class, create a Google document and answer the following reflective questions thoughtfully and completely. Pay attention to the writing requirements for each question in order to earn full credit for the assignment. (You should have a full paragraphs of at least 5+ sentences for each response.)
1. In a complete paragraph response, describe one stage that Beowulf goes through in the epic poem. Defend this claim by using a quote from the poem and clearly explaining how this quote shows Beowulf completing this stage.
2. In a complete paragraph response, describe a different stage that Beowulf goes through in the epic poem. Defend this claim by using a quote from the poem and clearly explaining how this quote shows Beowulf completing this stage.
3. Based upon your observations, do you think Beowulf is a stereotypical epic hero? Why or why not? Complete your reflection with a full paragraph response using examples from the text to support your claim.
1. In a complete paragraph response, describe one stage that Beowulf goes through in the epic poem. Defend this claim by using a quote from the poem and clearly explaining how this quote shows Beowulf completing this stage.
2. In a complete paragraph response, describe a different stage that Beowulf goes through in the epic poem. Defend this claim by using a quote from the poem and clearly explaining how this quote shows Beowulf completing this stage.
3. Based upon your observations, do you think Beowulf is a stereotypical epic hero? Why or why not? Complete your reflection with a full paragraph response using examples from the text to support your claim.
Due:
Beowulf Epic Hero Cycle Writing Reflection (RL.1, RL.3, W.1)
After completing the Epic Cycle worksheet (Charting and Analysis) in class, create a Google document and answer the following reflective questions thoughtfully and completely. Pay attention to the writing requirements for each question in order to earn full credit for the assignment. (You should have a full paragraphs of at least 5+ sentences for each response.)
1. In a complete paragraph response, describe one stage that Beowulf goes through in the epic poem. Defend this claim by using a quote from the poem and clearly explaining how this quote shows Beowulf completing this stage.
2. In a complete paragraph response, describe a different stage that Beowulf goes through in the epic poem. Defend this claim by using a quote from the poem and clearly explaining how this quote shows Beowulf completing this stage.
3. Based upon your observations, do you think Beowulf is a stereotypical epic hero? Why or why not? Complete your reflection with a full paragraph response using examples from the text to support your claim.
1. In a complete paragraph response, describe one stage that Beowulf goes through in the epic poem. Defend this claim by using a quote from the poem and clearly explaining how this quote shows Beowulf completing this stage.
2. In a complete paragraph response, describe a different stage that Beowulf goes through in the epic poem. Defend this claim by using a quote from the poem and clearly explaining how this quote shows Beowulf completing this stage.
3. Based upon your observations, do you think Beowulf is a stereotypical epic hero? Why or why not? Complete your reflection with a full paragraph response using examples from the text to support your claim.
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Beowulf Epic Hero Cycle Writing Reflection (RL.1, RL.3, W.1)
After completing the Epic Cycle worksheet (Charting and Analysis) in class, create a Google document and answer the following reflective questions thoughtfully and completely. Pay attention to the writing requirements for each question in order to earn full credit for the assignment. (You should have a full paragraphs of at least 5+ sentences for each response.)
1. In a complete paragraph response, describe one stage that Beowulf goes through in the epic poem. Defend this claim by using a quote from the poem and clearly explaining how this quote shows Beowulf completing this stage.
2. In a complete paragraph response, describe a different stage that Beowulf goes through in the epic poem. Defend this claim by using a quote from the poem and clearly explaining how this quote shows Beowulf completing this stage.
3. Based upon your observations, do you think Beowulf is a stereotypical epic hero? Why or why not? Complete your reflection with a full paragraph response using examples from the text to support your claim.
1. In a complete paragraph response, describe one stage that Beowulf goes through in the epic poem. Defend this claim by using a quote from the poem and clearly explaining how this quote shows Beowulf completing this stage.
2. In a complete paragraph response, describe a different stage that Beowulf goes through in the epic poem. Defend this claim by using a quote from the poem and clearly explaining how this quote shows Beowulf completing this stage.
3. Based upon your observations, do you think Beowulf is a stereotypical epic hero? Why or why not? Complete your reflection with a full paragraph response using examples from the text to support your claim.
Due:
Read the attached Article of the Week, and write a 5-6 sentence response to these questions: How does Miles Neale use Campbell's ideas of the Hero's Journey in his plan for humans to realize their potential? How could you use the Hero's Journey as a framework for thinking about overcoming challenges in your life?
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Read the attached Article of the Week, and write a 5-6 sentence response to these questions: How does Miles Neale use Campbell's ideas of the Hero's Journey in his plan for humans to realize their potential? How could you use the Hero's Journey as a framework for thinking about overcoming challenges in your life?
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