World Literature
1. Research Paper - Finish your rough draft, including your conclusion.
2. The Joy Luck Club - Finish reading "Magpies," and finish filling in the Mother/Daughter sheet.
Composition
1. JOTF #17, (169-182) ch. 11 "Castle Rock"
2. Research Paper - Peer review two research papers, fix up your rough drafts.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Friday, 05/27/11
World Literature
1. Research Paper - write your introduction and start writing/typing the body paragraphs.
2. The Joy Luck Club - Read "Magpies" and fill out the Mother/Daughter sheet.
*please bring your vocabulary book next week
Composition
1. JOTF #15 (145-154) ch. 9 "A View to a Death"
2. JOTF #16 (155-168) ch. 10 "The Shell and the Glasses"
3. Research Paper - add a title page and headings to your paper. And catch up!
4. Don't forget your mask project...
*please bring your vocabulary book next week
1. Research Paper - write your introduction and start writing/typing the body paragraphs.
2. The Joy Luck Club - Read "Magpies" and fill out the Mother/Daughter sheet.
*please bring your vocabulary book next week
Composition
1. JOTF #15 (145-154) ch. 9 "A View to a Death"
2. JOTF #16 (155-168) ch. 10 "The Shell and the Glasses"
3. Research Paper - add a title page and headings to your paper. And catch up!
4. Don't forget your mask project...
*please bring your vocabulary book next week
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Thursday, 05/26/11
World Literature
1. Research Paper - complete the outline for your paper.
2. The Joy Luck Club - finish your parent story, and finish reading "Without Wood" and filling in the mother/daughter sheet.
Composition
1. JOTF #14 (finish the chapter "A Gift for the Darkness")
2. Research Paper - complete the Works Cited page* for your paper.
3. Don't forget to finish up your Mask Project.
*For more help with the Works Cited page, visit http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/05/ -- it is an excellent resource. On the left is a menu that goes over specific works cited entries. In fact, the whole website is great for helping out with anything related to a research paper or MLA format!
1. Research Paper - complete the outline for your paper.
2. The Joy Luck Club - finish your parent story, and finish reading "Without Wood" and filling in the mother/daughter sheet.
Composition
1. JOTF #14 (finish the chapter "A Gift for the Darkness")
2. Research Paper - complete the Works Cited page* for your paper.
3. Don't forget to finish up your Mask Project.
*For more help with the Works Cited page, visit http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/05/ -- it is an excellent resource. On the left is a menu that goes over specific works cited entries. In fact, the whole website is great for helping out with anything related to a research paper or MLA format!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Final Comprehension Extra Credit Assignments
Students and Parents --
You have the opportunity to raise your grade one whole letter grade by completing one of these two packets and turning it in the day before the final. In order to do this, however, the entire packet must be done extremely well. That means you must follow the directions very, very carefully. They will require an intense amount of work, and they will not be easy! But they will show me that you have learned what we have been doing this year. Links to download the packets are below and in the links section to the right. Please email me if you have any questions about them.
World Literature Final Comprehension Extra Credit packet
Composition Final Comprehension Extra Credit packet
You have the opportunity to raise your grade one whole letter grade by completing one of these two packets and turning it in the day before the final. In order to do this, however, the entire packet must be done extremely well. That means you must follow the directions very, very carefully. They will require an intense amount of work, and they will not be easy! But they will show me that you have learned what we have been doing this year. Links to download the packets are below and in the links section to the right. Please email me if you have any questions about them.
World Literature Final Comprehension Extra Credit packet
Composition Final Comprehension Extra Credit packet
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Tuesday/Wednesday, 05/24-25/11
World Literature
1. Talk to your parent/guardian and write up the meaningful parent story we discussed in class.
2. Keep taking notes on your sources. Your 5+ source cards and 90+ note cards are due by the end of Wednesday.
3. Read "Without Wood" and do the Mother/Daughter sheet for it (by Friday).
Composition
1. JOTF #13 - use the pre-done Cornell notes sheet for it.
2. Continue working on your mask project (due Friday).
3. Research paper body paragraphs due by Thursday on Google docs. Finish your conclusion on it as well!
1. Talk to your parent/guardian and write up the meaningful parent story we discussed in class.
2. Keep taking notes on your sources. Your 5+ source cards and 90+ note cards are due by the end of Wednesday.
3. Read "Without Wood" and do the Mother/Daughter sheet for it (by Friday).
Composition
1. JOTF #13 - use the pre-done Cornell notes sheet for it.
2. Continue working on your mask project (due Friday).
3. Research paper body paragraphs due by Thursday on Google docs. Finish your conclusion on it as well!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Monday, 05/23/11
World Literature
1. Finish the essay introduction for the Fate/Faith essay. The essay prompt is below.
2. Keep taking notes on your sources. Your 5+ source cards and 90+ note cards are due by the end of Wednesday.
Fate/Faith essay prompt:
In the chapter “Half and Half” from the novel The Joy Luck Club, author Amy Tan’s character Rose Hsu Jordan says "I discovered that maybe it was fate all along, that faith was just an illusion that somehow you're in control" (121). Do you agree or disagree? Write a personal essay* in which you explain why, using examples from your experiences to illustrate your answer.
Composition
1. JOTF #11.
2. Continue working on your mask project (due Friday).
3. Research paper body paragraphs due by Thursday on Google docs.
1. Finish the essay introduction for the Fate/Faith essay. The essay prompt is below.
2. Keep taking notes on your sources. Your 5+ source cards and 90+ note cards are due by the end of Wednesday.
Fate/Faith essay prompt:
In the chapter “Half and Half” from the novel The Joy Luck Club, author Amy Tan’s character Rose Hsu Jordan says "I discovered that maybe it was fate all along, that faith was just an illusion that somehow you're in control" (121). Do you agree or disagree? Write a personal essay* in which you explain why, using examples from your experiences to illustrate your answer.
Composition
1. JOTF #11.
2. Continue working on your mask project (due Friday).
3. Research paper body paragraphs due by Thursday on Google docs.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Friday, 05/20/11
World Literature
1. Read "Half and Half" and fill in the Mother/Daughter sheet for it. Be ready to discuss the thought questions in class. The thought questions are posted below.
2. Complete 3+ source cards and 10+ note cards and have them in class on Monday.
Why is the title of the chapter “Half and Half?” What are the two halves literally? How about figuratively? Who exhibits both these halves?
What will An-mei tell Rose after Rose reveals her divorce plans (according to Rose)? What does this say about An-mei?
Why is Rose attracted to Ted? How is this different from how she is? What is her problem? How does this partially lead to her divorce?
Does Rose believe more in Fate or Faith? How about An-mei?
What is nengkan? Why is it ironic that it is a Chinese term? What does it have to do with the American dream? Who believes in it?
Why does Rose say An-mei “lost her faith in God?” Hint: Bing. Is Rose right? How do you know? What is the significance of the way she wrote Bing’s name in the Bible?
Composition
1. JOTF #10 (76-95) ch.5 "Beast from Water."
2. Work on your mask project.
3. Keep writing your research paper body paragraphs.*
*Monday is the last day to have your note cards finished and checked in for a grade.
1. Read "Half and Half" and fill in the Mother/Daughter sheet for it. Be ready to discuss the thought questions in class. The thought questions are posted below.
2. Complete 3+ source cards and 10+ note cards and have them in class on Monday.
Why is the title of the chapter “Half and Half?” What are the two halves literally? How about figuratively? Who exhibits both these halves?
What will An-mei tell Rose after Rose reveals her divorce plans (according to Rose)? What does this say about An-mei?
Why is Rose attracted to Ted? How is this different from how she is? What is her problem? How does this partially lead to her divorce?
Does Rose believe more in Fate or Faith? How about An-mei?
What is nengkan? Why is it ironic that it is a Chinese term? What does it have to do with the American dream? Who believes in it?
Why does Rose say An-mei “lost her faith in God?” Hint: Bing. Is Rose right? How do you know? What is the significance of the way she wrote Bing’s name in the Bible?
Composition
1. JOTF #10 (76-95) ch.5 "Beast from Water."
2. Work on your mask project.
3. Keep writing your research paper body paragraphs.*
*Monday is the last day to have your note cards finished and checked in for a grade.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Thursday, 05/19/11
World Literature
1. Complete the Mother/Daughter stories comparison sheet for the story "Scar" that we read in class.
2. Continue your research! Keep finding sources and make source cards. Then start taking notes on your note cards.
Composition
1. JOTF #9 (63-75) ch. 4 "Painted Faces and Long Hair".
2. Work on your mask project.
3. Keep writing your research paper body paragraphs.*
*Monday is the last day to have your note cards finished and checked in for a grade.
1. Complete the Mother/Daughter stories comparison sheet for the story "Scar" that we read in class.
2. Continue your research! Keep finding sources and make source cards. Then start taking notes on your note cards.
Composition
1. JOTF #9 (63-75) ch. 4 "Painted Faces and Long Hair".
2. Work on your mask project.
3. Keep writing your research paper body paragraphs.*
*Monday is the last day to have your note cards finished and checked in for a grade.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Tuesday/Wednesday, 05/17-18/11
World Literature
1. Read chapter 1, "The Joy Luck Club," from The Joy Luck Club. Complete the take-home quiz questions (see below). I could not locate the text online - you will have to buy it or get it from the library.
2. Continue getting sources for your research paper. Create source cards for each source.
ch 1 quiz questions:
1. Where was the first Joy Luck Club started?
2. Name one thing Suyuan Woo (Jing-Mei Woo’s mother) had to drop in her escape from the Japanese army.
3. What way does the Joy Luck Club actually make money (through “luck”)?
4. Name two opinions that Suyuan has about An-mei.
5. What happened to An-mei when she went back to visit China?
5. At which corner of the table did Suyuan Woo sit (Jing-Mei sits there now)?
6. Why do the Joy Luck mothers look worried when they Jing-Mei claims she didn’t know her own mother very well?
Composition
1. Finish JOTF #9 (63 - 75), ch.4 "Painted Faces and Long Hair"
2. Continue working on the body paragraphs of your research paper. Type them into the google docs or write them down from your note cards and then transfer them over.
1. Read chapter 1, "The Joy Luck Club," from The Joy Luck Club. Complete the take-home quiz questions (see below). I could not locate the text online - you will have to buy it or get it from the library.
2. Continue getting sources for your research paper. Create source cards for each source.
ch 1 quiz questions:
1. Where was the first Joy Luck Club started?
2. Name one thing Suyuan Woo (Jing-Mei Woo’s mother) had to drop in her escape from the Japanese army.
3. What way does the Joy Luck Club actually make money (through “luck”)?
4. Name two opinions that Suyuan has about An-mei.
5. What happened to An-mei when she went back to visit China?
5. At which corner of the table did Suyuan Woo sit (Jing-Mei sits there now)?
6. Why do the Joy Luck mothers look worried when they Jing-Mei claims she didn’t know her own mother very well?
Composition
1. Finish JOTF #9 (63 - 75), ch.4 "Painted Faces and Long Hair"
2. Continue working on the body paragraphs of your research paper. Type them into the google docs or write them down from your note cards and then transfer them over.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Monday, 05/16/11
World Literature
1. Finish The Last Samurai packet.
2. Continue researching your culture for your paper. Write down the names of your sources.
3. Read and underline the important parts of From China to Gold Mountain.
*keep studying VPP words - 5 words a night - to be ready for you final!
Composition
1. Finish JOTF #7 (48-57), ch. 3.
2. Finish your research paper introduction.
3. Start writing your research paper body paragraphs.
*keep studying VPP words - 5 words a night - to be ready for you final!
1. Finish The Last Samurai packet.
2. Continue researching your culture for your paper. Write down the names of your sources.
3. Read and underline the important parts of From China to Gold Mountain.
*keep studying VPP words - 5 words a night - to be ready for you final!
Composition
1. Finish JOTF #7 (48-57), ch. 3.
2. Finish your research paper introduction.
3. Start writing your research paper body paragraphs.
*keep studying VPP words - 5 words a night - to be ready for you final!
Friday, May 13, 2011
Friday, 05/13/11
Sorry if you visited the blog yesterday - blogger was down and I was not able to update. But here are the assignments for the weekend:
World Literature
1. Study for VPP17 test - the test and packet have been postponed to Monday.
2. Finish The Last Samurai project packet. If you were absent and missed part of the movie then you need to either find it online or rent it.
3. Find research sources and continue your research for your research paper.
Composition
1. Journal of the Flies #6 (finish reading chapter 2).
2. Finish the Research Paper Introduction sheet. Be ready to start writing the body paragraphs of your paper next week.
World Literature
1. Study for VPP17 test - the test and packet have been postponed to Monday.
2. Finish The Last Samurai project packet. If you were absent and missed part of the movie then you need to either find it online or rent it.
3. Find research sources and continue your research for your research paper.
Composition
1. Journal of the Flies #6 (finish reading chapter 2).
2. Finish the Research Paper Introduction sheet. Be ready to start writing the body paragraphs of your paper next week.
Happy Friday!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Tuesday-Wednesday, 05/10-11/11
World Literature
1. Complete the Research Paper Inquiry sheet.
2. Bring in 100 notecards (3x5 is great) to class with your name on the back of every one.
1. Complete the Research Paper Inquiry sheet.
2. Bring in 100 notecards (3x5 is great) to class with your name on the back of every one.
3. Complete the Things Fall Apart essay (final due Thursday, typed) with your group.
Composition
1. Complete your Research Paper Outline if you haven't already done so.
2. Finish JOTF (Journal of the Flies) #4 - we read the selection in class already.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Monday, 05/09/11
World Literature
1. Complete the Research Paper Inquiry sheet.
2. Bring in 100 notecards (3x5 is great) to class with your name on the back of every one.
3. Get The Last Samurai movie permission slip filled out.*
4. Complete the Things Fall Apart essay (final due Thursday, typed) with your group.
*note to parents/guardians: The Last Samurai is a well-made movie that contains valuable connections to our most recently finished novel, Things Fall Apart. It is rated "R," but mostly for battlefield violence - there is virtually no sexual content and very little foul language. The battlefield violence is realistic, but not graphic. If you would like to know more, please visit http://www.kids-in-mind.com/l/lastsamurai.htm
Composition
1. Complete your Research Paper Outline.
1. Complete the Research Paper Inquiry sheet.
2. Bring in 100 notecards (3x5 is great) to class with your name on the back of every one.
3. Get The Last Samurai movie permission slip filled out.*
4. Complete the Things Fall Apart essay (final due Thursday, typed) with your group.
*note to parents/guardians: The Last Samurai is a well-made movie that contains valuable connections to our most recently finished novel, Things Fall Apart. It is rated "R," but mostly for battlefield violence - there is virtually no sexual content and very little foul language. The battlefield violence is realistic, but not graphic. If you would like to know more, please visit http://www.kids-in-mind.com/l/lastsamurai.htm
Composition
1. Complete your Research Paper Outline.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Friday, 05/06/11
World Literature
1. VPP17 word picture - last one!
2. Things Fall Apart essay packet - communicate with your group and fill out the intro sheet and the body paragraph packet.
Composition
1. Finish and type up your Of Mice and Men essay. It is due on Monday!
2. Study VPP17.
*remember that this weekend is your last chance to finish your research paper notecards. If you are done and want to see what comes next, check out the outline sheet.
1. VPP17 word picture - last one!
2. Things Fall Apart essay packet - communicate with your group and fill out the intro sheet and the body paragraph packet.
Composition
1. Finish and type up your Of Mice and Men essay. It is due on Monday!
2. Study VPP17.
*remember that this weekend is your last chance to finish your research paper notecards. If you are done and want to see what comes next, check out the outline sheet.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Thursday, 05/05/11
World Literature
1. VPP17 word picture - last one!
2. Things Fall Apart essay packet - communicate with your group and fill out the intro sheet and the body paragraph packet.
Composition
1. Finish working on your Of Mice and Men essay, getting CDs and CMs. It's due on Monday, typed and finished!
2. Finish your VPP work. Study for the test on Monday.
1. VPP17 word picture - last one!
2. Things Fall Apart essay packet - communicate with your group and fill out the intro sheet and the body paragraph packet.
Composition
1. Finish working on your Of Mice and Men essay, getting CDs and CMs. It's due on Monday, typed and finished!
2. Finish your VPP work. Study for the test on Monday.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Tuesday-Wednesday, 04/03-04/11
World Literature
1. Things Fall Apart essay - complete the intro sheet (rubric here) and start looking for CDs. This is a group essay, so you may work with your group on it.
Composition
1. VPP17 - keep working and studying on the words. Test and packet due Friday.
2. The Of Mice and Men essay introduction should finished (rubric here). By Thursday you need all of your CDs filled out on your essay organizer and the CMs for the first body paragraph filled out.
1. Things Fall Apart essay - complete the intro sheet (rubric here) and start looking for CDs. This is a group essay, so you may work with your group on it.
Composition
1. VPP17 - keep working and studying on the words. Test and packet due Friday.
2. The Of Mice and Men essay introduction should finished (rubric here). By Thursday you need all of your CDs filled out on your essay organizer and the CMs for the first body paragraph filled out.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Monday, 05/02/11
World Literature
1. Finish reading Things Fall Apart! We only have chapters 24 & 25 left.
2. Fill out the Socratic Seminar sheet #2 after you finish reading. Be ready for the discussion tomorrow.
Composition
1. Complete your VPP17 word picture. Also do your 15 flashcards for the words.
2. OM&M essay: Finish the introduction paragraph using the intro sheet. Be sure to check out the rubric for help. Also start getting your CDs and copying them into your essay organizer.
1. Finish reading Things Fall Apart! We only have chapters 24 & 25 left.
2. Fill out the Socratic Seminar sheet #2 after you finish reading. Be ready for the discussion tomorrow.
Composition
1. Complete your VPP17 word picture. Also do your 15 flashcards for the words.
2. OM&M essay: Finish the introduction paragraph using the intro sheet. Be sure to check out the rubric for help. Also start getting your CDs and copying them into your essay organizer.
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