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English 11
9/13/22: The Danger of a Single Story
Watch and annotate the video below using this worksheet. Be prepared to discuss.
8/22/22: Incomplete Assignment Makeup
Instructions: Complete all of the work that you were supposed to do when I was out. Except for the Syllabus and Mixed Ink, complete all the work in Google Doc. This is your final opportunity.
Due Date: All work is due by the START of your next class. Afterwards, late work will not be accepted.
- Last week’s work from My Teacher is Missing
- Read the syllabus
- Get your supplies
- Complete Mixed Ink 8/15 and 8/19
- Prepare for your Daily Dedication
Due Date: All work is due by the START of your next class. Afterwards, late work will not be accepted.
8/19/22 (A Day): Bell Ringer
Instructions: In a Google Doc, respond to the following. When you finish writing, you should have a full page:
For fifteen (15) minutes, write about the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “Lost.” Don’t think about it, just write. Don’t stop. Keep going.
For fifteen (15) minutes, write about the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “Lost.” Don’t think about it, just write. Don’t stop. Keep going.
8/17/22 (A Day) and 8/18/22 (B Day): Bell Ringer
Instructions: In a Google Doc, respond to the following. When you finish writing, you should have a half page:
What I wish my teacher knew about me is..... and here's why...
What I wish my teacher knew about me is..... and here's why...
8/10/22: Work for the Day
1/22/21: Work for the Day
Cell Phone Conversation - The Last Lecuture
TODAY’S BELL RINGER:
1. Choose one category: S.P.E.E.C.H. (social, political, environmental, economic, cultural, historical)
2. On the "cell phone" provided, write a brief conversation between you and Randy Pausch about the category you chose. Let him know what has been going on in that category. Make sure you end the conversation with, "I'll time travel you a timeline of what we just discussed."
1. Choose one category: S.P.E.E.C.H. (social, political, environmental, economic, cultural, historical)
2. On the "cell phone" provided, write a brief conversation between you and Randy Pausch about the category you chose. Let him know what has been going on in that category. Make sure you end the conversation with, "I'll time travel you a timeline of what we just discussed."
TODAY’S CLASSWORK:
1. Choose one of the three timeline templates I have provided for you.
2. Create a timeline that chronicles major events that occurred in different parts of the world from the time of Randy's death until now.
Your timeline must include persuasive speeches, works of art, famous literature published by a well-known writer, and technology; things that Randy would like to know about today.
(You can copy and past additional dates if you need to and/or delete any that are left over.)
1. Choose one of the three timeline templates I have provided for you.
2. Create a timeline that chronicles major events that occurred in different parts of the world from the time of Randy's death until now.
Your timeline must include persuasive speeches, works of art, famous literature published by a well-known writer, and technology; things that Randy would like to know about today.
(You can copy and past additional dates if you need to and/or delete any that are left over.)
Email your assignments when you are finished.
Due Date: January 22, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
2/26/20: Writing Wednesday
On the Writing side of your Interactive Notebook, write a story starting with the following sentence starter:
I found a strange package by the door…
1.Your story must be at least two pages long.
2.Be descriptive. (Use figurative language, literary techniques/elements).
3.Tell a story—don’t make a list.
4.Make sure your last name, first initial, class period and today’s date are in the right-hand corner.
I found a strange package by the door…
1.Your story must be at least two pages long.
2.Be descriptive. (Use figurative language, literary techniques/elements).
3.Tell a story—don’t make a list.
4.Make sure your last name, first initial, class period and today’s date are in the right-hand corner.
2/25/20: Reading & Annotating
Read and annotate paragraph 1 of the short story, "My Brother" by Jamaica Kincaid. Annotate for diction (words you don't know) and inferences.
2/24/20: Inferences
Complete the worksheet on Inferencing.
2/19/20: Discuss Log
In your Interactive Notebook, on the Reading side, respond to the following in at least 2-3 complete sentences, using "The Necklace" as your text.
1.What is the significance of this title?
2.What is something that you learned about the main character that is not directly stated?
3.The tone of the story becomes increasingly ________.
4.What is the theme of the story?
5.Which sentence from the story supports the theme of the story?
6.What have you learned by reading the story?
7.Pretend you are a character in the story. How would that impact the outcome?
1.What is the significance of this title?
2.What is something that you learned about the main character that is not directly stated?
3.The tone of the story becomes increasingly ________.
4.What is the theme of the story?
5.Which sentence from the story supports the theme of the story?
6.What have you learned by reading the story?
7.Pretend you are a character in the story. How would that impact the outcome?
2/18/20: Writing Wednesday
On the Writing side of your Notebook, respond to the following prompt: "What happens when life doesn't always turn out the way one expects?"
2/17/20: Reading & Annotating
Read and annotate the Necklace. You are annotating for tone, diction (circling words you don't know for your Word Hoard) and making inferences.
2/14/20: Skills Check #1
In Remind, write a #hashtag that explains the theme of "The Thing Around Your Neck."
Due Date: TODAY. NO EXCEPTIONS. NO EXCUSES. PERIOD.
2/14/20: Skills Check #2
Answer the following questions on the Reading Side of your Interactive Notebook about “The Thing Around Your Neck.” Make sure your heading says, “Skills Check” and today’s date so it will be easy to find for me to grade. If I cannot find it, your grade will be a zero.
- What is “The Thing Around Your Neck” about?
- How do you know?
- Why do you think Connecticut is mentioned?
- Who is telling the narrator that Americans have guns/houses?
- How do they know?
- Why does the sentence trail off at the end of paragraph 3?
- What does the last line of paragraph 4 mean?
When you are finished, send me a photo of the answers on Remind. Make sure that the title, "Skills Check #2," your last name, first initial, date and class period are at the top of the paper and can be seen in the photo.
Due Date: By the end of class TODAY. NO EXCEPTIONS. NO EXCUSES. PERIOD.
Classwork/Homework Assignment: 12/18/19
1.Using the episode, “Replay” (Selwyn Seyfu Hinds) from the 2019 remake of The Twilight Zone, identify and write down all of the literary terms that are presented in the film.
2.Then, write a brief, 1-2 sentence explanation of each that explains the term’s effect on the plot. (Ex: Colloquialism. I noticed that whenever Nina got upset, anxious or afraid, she used slang when she spoke. Every other time throughout the movie, she was articulate. This further supports the theme that people always revert back to their roots when they are seeking safety/clarity. There is no way to escape it.)
3.For characterization, write all five major characters and their significance to the story.
4.Write a brief analysis of the film episode. Use this template to help you write it (click on the word template.)
2.Then, write a brief, 1-2 sentence explanation of each that explains the term’s effect on the plot. (Ex: Colloquialism. I noticed that whenever Nina got upset, anxious or afraid, she used slang when she spoke. Every other time throughout the movie, she was articulate. This further supports the theme that people always revert back to their roots when they are seeking safety/clarity. There is no way to escape it.)
3.For characterization, write all five major characters and their significance to the story.
4.Write a brief analysis of the film episode. Use this template to help you write it (click on the word template.)
Due Date: At the START of class 12/19/19. NO EXCEPTIONS. NO EXCUSES. PERIOD. IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE ABSENT, SEND A PIC OF IT ON REMIND.