Weekly Agendas
Current weekly agendas are posted at the top. Scroll down to find the week you need. Please remember to contact me directly if you miss class.
Updated through 12/8/08
Week #1 8/19/08
Today in class:
1) Welcome and overview of class including
• English 11P Information Sheet and semester schedule
• Parent Portfolio Evaluation
• Reading Comprehension
• Vocabulary – spell, define, use in a sentence (part of speech)
• Speaking/Listening
• Formal Writing (essays and standards/rubrics)
• Journal – (quick write/informal writing) information
• Grammar
2) Begin Critical Thinking notes and Colonial Period notes
This week’s assignments:
1) Complete a journal entry for "Of Plymouth Plantation." Answer the "Connect to Your Life" question on page 81. Remember to read the question first, then set the timer and write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
2) Read from Of Plymouth Plantation on page 81 and answer questions 1-5 (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 88.
3) Read "Between Heaven and Hell" on pages 134-136 and create a graph or chart in which you note the Puritan’s accomplishments, elements of their religious beliefs, and the values by which they lived. (Hint: Use the above classifications as one side of your graph and the different selections you are reading this week as the other side of your graph.)
4) Complete a journal entry for "To My Dear and Loving Husband." Answer the "Connect to Your Life" question on page 138. Remember to read the question first, then set the timer and write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
5) Read "To My Dear and Loving Husband" and "Upon the Burning . . . "on page 139 and answer questions 1-5 on page 142.
6) Complete a journal entry for "The Examination of Sarah Good." Answer the "Connect to Your Life" question on page 144. Remember to read the question first, then set the timer and write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
7) Read "The Examination . . . " on pages 145 and answer questions 1-6 on page 148.
8) Complete a journal entry for from Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. Answer the "Connect to Your Life" question on page 152. Remember to read the question first, then set the timer and write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
9) Read from Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God on page 153 and answer questions 1-6 on page 58.
10) Complete vocabulary worksheet for unit 1/week1. Study for quiz including spelling, definition, and using the word in a sentence.
11) Complete grammar worksheets pages 61-64.
12) Study for reading selection quiz.
Unit 1 portfolio is due on 9/16/08!
Week #2 8/26/08
Today in class:
1) Quick Write & Quiz
2) Review last week’s work
3) Complete Colonial Period notes
4) Review formal essay writing (6 Trait Writing) & assign portfolio essay
This week’s assignments:
1) Complete a journal entry for The Crucible, Act I. Use the following journal topic since there is not one in the book: Think about the Puritan beliefs. Now think about your beliefs. How are they different? How are they the same? How would you fit in a society that holds the Puritan beliefs? Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
2) Read from The Crucible, Act I on page 163-189 and answer questions 1-5 (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 190.
3) Complete vocabulary worksheet for unit 1/week2. Study for quiz including spelling, definition, and using the word in a sentence.
4) Complete grammar worksheets pages 65-68.
5) Formal Writing – Complete the pre-write and draft for the portfolio essay assignment. See hand-out and follow the directions. It is very important to have this for next week. We will be working with this draft.
6) Speaking/Listening – Begin to think about your topic. Start looking through the book for ideas! Review the "Introduction Strategies" sheet to help you get a start on your presentation. Keep this filed under "Speaking & Listening" as we will refer to it all year.
7) Study for reading selection/vocab/grammar quiz next week.
Unit 1 portfolio is due on 9/16/08!
Week #3 9/2/08
Today in class:
1) Quick Write & Quiz 4) Review formal essay writing
2) Finish groups & present 5) Complete step #3 (response) for
3) Review Act I, The Crucible eyewitness account essay drafts
This week’s assignments:
1) Complete a journal entry for The Crucible, Act II. Use the following journal topic since there is not one in the book: When acts change in a drama, usually the setting changes as well. Read page 191 and respond to what you think life is like in the Proctor household. Describe what you think it looks like and the relationship between the people who live there. Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
2) Read from The Crucible, Act II on pages 191-205 and answer questions 1-6 (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 206.
3) Complete a journal entry for The Crucible, Act III. Use the following journal topic since there is not one in the book: Choose a character in the play and write about his/her personality based on what has happened so far in the story. What is his/her character like? How does he/she relate to others? How do you anticipate the story will end for this character? What character traits clearly define this person? Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
4) Read from The Crucible, Act III on pages 207-227 and answer questions 1-5 questions (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 228.
5) Complete vocabulary worksheet for unit 1/week 3. Study for quiz including spelling, definition, and using the word in a sentence.
6) Complete grammar worksheets pages 69-70. Make sure that parents correct your work!
7) Formal Writing – Complete step #4 (revisions) for the portfolio essay assignment. Take all the feedback you got in class and make changes to your draft. Be sure to label all parts of the essay. The final essay is due in your portfolio on 9/18. Complete step 5 (edit) and step 6 (final copy) this week to stay on track. Your final paper must be typed (Times New Roman, 12 point, double space) or handwritten in blue or black ink, skipping lines. All six steps of the paper will be turned in with your portfolio.
8) Speaking/Listening – You should be working on and practicing your oral presentation. Watch your time and make sure you have a visual. Practice for your parents and get feedback on the "Speaking/Listening Parent Response" which is required for points in the portfolio. Study the "Introduction Strategies" page and make sure that you begin your presentation effectively.
9) Study for reading selection/vocab/grammar quiz next week.
Unit 1 Portfolio Due on 9/16/08!
Week #4 9/9/08
Today in class:
1) Quick Write & Quiz
2) Review eyewitness report – Study model & trade with peer
3) Review The Crucible, Acts II & III
This week’s assignments:
1) Complete a journal entry for The Crucible, Act IV. Use the following journal topic since there is not one in the book: The setting for the last act is in the fall. How might this be symbolic? Based on what you know about the characters now, how do you predict they will behave in the last act? Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
2) Read from The Crucible, Act IV on pages 229-242 and answer questions 1-5 (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 243.
3) Formal Writing – Complete step #4 (revisions) for the portfolio essay assignment. Take all the feedback you got in class and make changes to your draft. Be sure to label all parts of the essay. The final essay is due in your portfolio on 9/16/08. Complete steps 5 (edit) and step 6 (final copy) this week to stay on track. Your final paper must be typed (Times New Roman, 12 point, double space) or handwritten in blue or black ink, skipping lines. All six steps of the paper will be turned in with your portfolio.
4) Grammar – Complete pages 71-72. Please make sure that parents are correcting your work.
5) Oral Presentation (Speaking/Listening) – Your oral presentation must be ready to deliver next time! Practice, practice, practice! Get feedback from your parents. Watch your time and make sure you have a visual.
6) Unit Test – Next week, 9/16, is the unit test. On the back of this sheet is a review.
7) Portfolio – The portfolio is due next time. You must have the parent portfolio evaluation sheet filled out and signed by your parent. I will not accept portfolios without this sheet. Please give your parents plenty of time to review your portfolio.
8) The Crucible – I will show the movie this Friday, 9/12 at ________________ (2 hours long). I will bring popcorn! This is a good version and stars Daniel Day-Lewis and Winona Ryder. If you would like to attend, bring a note from your parents giving you permission to view the movie (it’s PG-13). I will offer extra credit for filling out a movie review. This is an excellent way to review this drama!!
UNIT 1 PORTFOLIO IS DUE NEXT WEEK, 9/16/08!
Week #5 9/16/08
Today in class:
1) Turn in portfolios 3) Deliver Oral Presentations
2) Take Unit One test 4) Review this week’s writing assignment
This week’s assignments:
1) The only assignment this week is to write the Critical Review Writing Workshop. Read pages 248-252 in your book for information about how to write this paper. In addition, you received a packet for this assignment that you must complete. You will end up with a multiple paragraph critical review essay in addition to the other exercises.
These are the parts of the packet:
• Critical Review Essay Notes Sheet – See this sheet for detailed information about how to put together your essay.
• Start with the pre-write (pg 36) to help you find a topic for the assignment.
• Drafting and Elaboration on page 37 helps develop detail in your writing.
• Peer Response Guide (pages 38-39) should be completed by someone who has read your paper (ideally your parent). You should help with this process.
• Revising, Editing, and Proofreading (page 40) helps with writing skills.
• Student Models (pages 41-42 & 45-46) should be read and studied to help you understand the parts of a good critical review essay.
• Rubric for Evaluation (page 47) is what I will use to help me grade your essay. This is just for your information. Your parents may use this to help you if they choose to do so.
Final Draft: Remember that your final draft must be typed in Times New Roman, 12 point font, double-spaced or handwritten in blue or black ink skipping lines. Also, see page 5 in your Writing Research Papers handbook to see the format of how the first page should look. As well, you will turn in all steps of the writing process and the exercises.
2) If you did not deliver your oral presentation today, you will do so next week.
3) Next week I will return your portfolios and tests and give grades sheets for your parents to sign. I will also distribute Unit 2 Parent Portfolio Evaluation.
Week #6 9/23/08
Today in class:
1) Turn in Critical Review essay
2) Review Unit One test and grade sheets
3) Finish Oral Presentations
4) Unit 2 Portfolio Evaluation
This week’s assignments:
1) Read pages 256-258 (Historical Background) and take notes.
2) Complete a journal entry for "Speech in the Virginia Convention," by answering the "Connect to You Life" question on page 262. Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
3) Read "Speech in the Virginia Convention" on pgs. 263-266 and answer questions 1-4 (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 267.
4) Complete a journal entry for The Declaration of Independence by answering the "Connect to You Life" question on page 270. Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
5) Read The Declaration of Independence on pages 271-276 and answer questions 1-6 (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 279.
6) Complete a journal entry for "Letter to Rev. Occom," by answering the "Connect to You Life" question on page 282. Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
7) Read "Letter to . . . " on pages 283-86 and answer questions 1-4 (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 287.
8) Vocabulary – Complete vocabulary worksheet for Unit 2/Week 6.
9) Grammar Worksheets – Complete pages 73-76.
Unit 2 Portfolio is due on 10/21/08!
Week #7 9/30/08
Today in class:
1) Quick Write and Quiz
2) Return critical review essays and review "Formal Essay Guidelines"
3) Revolutionary War & Transcendental period notes
4) Review Revolutionary War literature
This week’s assignments:
1) Complete a journal entry for "What Is an American?" by answering the "Connect to You Life" question on page 289. Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
2) Read "What Is an American?" on pgs. 289-291 and answer questions 1-4 (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 293.
3) Read from Poor Richard’s Almanack – pg. 292 and complete the worksheet.
4) Complete a journal entry for from Self-Reliance by answering the "Connect to You Life" question on page 363. Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
5) Read from Self-Reliance pgs. 364-366 and answer questions 1-4 (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 367.
6) Complete a journal entry for from Civil Disobedience by answering the "Connect to You Life" question on page 369. Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
7) Read from Civil Disobedience on pages 370-376 and answer questions 1-4 (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 378.
8) Vocabulary – Complete vocabulary worksheet for Unit 2/Week 7.
9) Grammar Worksheets – Complete pages 77-80.
10) Portfolio Formal Essay – You received this assignment today. Study the assignment and find an article to use for your topic. Start taking notes and put together some information for each section of the assignment.
Unit 2 portfolio is due on 10/21/08!
Week #8 10/7/08
Today in class:
1) Quick Write and Quiz
2) Transcendental Group Activities – 2 groups for activity and quiz
3) Groups present findings
This week’s assignments:
1) Complete a journal entry for from Walden by answering the "Connect to You Life" question on page 381. Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
2) Read from Walden on pgs. 382 and answer questions 1-5 (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 392.
3) Vocabulary – Complete vocabulary worksheet for Unit 2/Week 8. (Some words are found in the Whitman poetry starting from page 396.)
4) Grammar Worksheets – Complete pages 81-84. Please make sure that parents correct these pages.
5) Portfolio Formal Essay – Continue working on this project. You should have three sections – Parts A, B, and C. Make sure to write section A in essay format. In other words, do not just number the questions and answer them. Organize your answers into paragraph format. Follow the directions for each section. You do not have to follow the six step writing process for this assignment. However, you should have someone help you look over your draft and make any final corrections. Parents should give full points if the student completes all sections and has someone read over the draft before making the final copy. The final copy should be typed or handwritten following our usual guidelines. Remember to attach the article that you have read and highlighted.
6) Speaking/Listening – Work on ideas for this presentation. Refer to the "Introduction Strategies" for ideas in writing a strong introduction as well as the conclusion strategies for a strong conclusion. Read the comments you received for your last presentation and address the areas noted for improvement. Remember the requirements: 1-2 minutes, a visual and topic is somehow related to what we studied in the unit.
Unit 2 Portfolio is due on 10/21/08!
Week #9 10/14/08
Today in class:
1) Quick Write and Quiz
2) Finish Transcendental Group Work
3) Review selection quizzes for transcendental pieces
4) Walt Whitman – notes and "Song of Myself"
This week’s assignments:
1) Complete a journal entry for Whitman poetry by answering the "Connect to You Life" question on page 396. Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
2) Read the Whitman poetry on pgs. 397-403 and answer questions 1-5 (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 404.
3) "Song of Myself" – After reading and studying this selection, create your own "song." Cluster ideas and then write your poem by filling in the blanks on the sheet. See the example for ideas. When you’re happy with the final poem, copy it onto the construction sheet of paper you received in class. You may print or type your poem and glue it on. Decorate your construction paper in a way that represents you. You may use original artwork, computer graphics, or magazine pictures. Have fun and celebrate yourself! You will turn this in next time. I will grade these separately from the portfolio.
4) Grammar Worksheets – Complete pages 85-88. Please make sure that parents correct these assignments.
5) Portfolio Formal Essay – Finish working on this project. You should have three sections – Parts A, B, and C. Follow the directions for each section. The final copy should be typed or handwritten following our usual guidelines. Remember to attach the article that you have read and highlighted.
6) Speaking/Listening – Be ready to present next time! Make sure that you have a visual and that you have practiced. You must be within the 2-3 minute range on time. Practice!
7) Unit 2 Test – See the reverse side of this sheet for a detailed test review. You may bring an outline for the essay test question.
8) Portfolio – Unit 2 portfolio is due next time. You must have it graded and signed by a parent. You will not be allowed to take the test without the portfolio.
Unit 2 Portfolio is due next week, 10/21/08!
Week #10 10/21/08
Today in class:
1) Turn in unit 2 portfolios with completed parent evaluation
2) Take unit 2 test
3) Deliver oral presentations
4) Review test week essay assignment
This week’s assignments:
1) The only assignment this week is the Persuasive Writing Workshop. You received a packet for this. You must complete the entire packet. You will end up with a multiple paragraph persuasive essay.
The topic is as follows: Write a 2-3 page persuasive essay in which you take a strong moral stand on an issue that concerns you. Remember that it is impossible to persuade someone to believe your viewpoint without also considering the viewpoint of those who may disagree with you, so be sure to include opposing viewpoints.
A guide to help format this essay is the following:
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Introduction: Introduce your readers to the topic and give a little background information. It works well to state your topic in the form of a question. Be sure to state your position on the issue (thesis statement) within the last sentence of the paragraph. Remember to work from general to specific ideas and to pull the reader in so that he/she is motivated to continue reading your essay.Ø
Body: You must decide on how to organize the body of your essay (use the pre-write to help you do this). This is one way to organize. The body of your essay should have at least three paragraphs. Each paragraph should state a different viewpoint of your topic, examine the opposition to that viewpoint and provide a defense of that viewpoint. Work from the weakest to the strongest arguments, saving the most compelling viewpoint for the third body paragraph. This leaves the reader with the strongest point before closing. The defense must be supported with evidence documented through your research. Remember the reason for examining an opposing viewpoint is that you are trying to prove, through the use of factual information, why your opinion is better. See page 158 in the textbook for some persuasive writing techniques.Ø
Conclusion: Restate the issue and then quickly tie in the three viewpoints examined in the body paragraphs. Do not introduce new information in the conclusion. Summarize the arguments and then close with a powerful statement relating to your originally stated issue which leaves your reader with something to ponder!Complete the packet in this order:
• Read pages 320-325 in the textbook to help you with this writing workshop.
• Student Models (pages 89-90 & 93-94) should be read and studied to help you understand the parts of a good persuasive essay. Pay attention to the notations about what should be included within the essay.
• Start with the pre-write, step #1 (choose ONE pgs. 1, 2 or 3) to help you organize your ideas.
• Write the draft, step #2.
• Complete page 85 "Drafting and Elaboration" which helps develop detail in your writing. This is a skill based exercise that is not part of your paper, but needs to be completed.
• Peer Response Guide, step #3 (pages 86-87) should be completed by someone who has read your paper (ideally your parent). You should help with this process.
• Complete page 88 "Revising, Editing, and Proofreading" which helps with writing skills. This is a skill based exercise that is not part of your paper, but needs to be completed.
• Step #4 Revision – Make any changes from the feedback you received in step #3. Once you make these changes, have a parent read the essay over one more time to make any editing corrections. The "Rubric for Evaluation" on page 95 is an optional resource to help you and your parents assess your essay.
Final Draft: Remember that your final draft must be typed in Times New Roman, 12 point font, double-spaced or handwritten in blue or black ink skipping lines. The first page of the essay should be in the format found on page 5 of the Writing Research Papers handbook.
2) If you did not deliver your oral presentation today, you will do so next week.
3) Next week I will return your portfolios and attempt to have an updated grade sheet for your parents to sign. I may need another week to complete all the grading. Next week we will begin unit 3 and you will get a new parent portfolio evaluation sheet.
Week #11 10/28/08
Today in class:
1) Quick Write
2) Turn in persuasive essays and review test
3) Finish Oral Presentations
4) Review Unit 3 portfolio work
5) Romantic Period notes
This week’s assignments:
1) Complete a journal entry for "The Devil and Tom Walker" by answering the "Connect to You Life" question on page 349. Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
2) Read "The Devil and Tom Walker" on pgs. 349-359 and answer questions 1-5 (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 360.
3) Complete a journal entry for "The Life You Save May Be Your Own" by answering this question:
Think about characters (real or fictional) whose insincerity and base (negative) motivations reveal the dark side of human nature. It is sometimes difficult for good people to identify with unsympathetic characters whose individualism consists of a bizarre assortment of peculiarities, but sometimes these characters can call to mind our own idiosyncrasies and imperfections. What separates these characters from everyone else? Explain.
Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
4) Read "The Life You Save May Be Your Own" on pages 529-539 and answer questions 1-4 (Connect to Your Life and Think Critically) on page 539.
5) Vocabulary – Complete vocabulary worksheet for Unit 3/Week 11.
6) Grammar – Complete worksheets pages 89-92. Please make sure that your parents are correcting these pages as you complete them.
Unit 3 portfolio is due on 12/2/08.
Weeks #12 & 13, 11/4/08 & 11/11/08
Reminder: There is no class on 11/11 in observance of Veteran’s Day. When you return on 11/18, week 14 you should have both weeks’ work completed.
Today in class:
1) Quick Write & Quiz
2) Review Romantic Period Notes
3) Do short story notes
This week’s assignments:
1) Read "Historical Background" on pages 446-448 and take notes.
2) Read the author study for Edgar Allan Poe on pages 450-453. Take notes.
3) Complete a journal entry for "The Masque of the Red Death" by answering the "Connect to You Life" question on page 454. Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
4) Read "The Masque of the Red Death" on pgs. 455-461 and answer questions 1-6 (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 462.
5) Vocabulary – Complete vocabulary worksheet for Unit 3/Week 12.
6) Grammar Worksheets – Complete pages 93-96.
7) Formal Writing (for portfolio) – You received the short story writing assignment today. Start thinking about all the elements that make up a short story and what type of story you would like to create. The pre-write and rough draft will be due 11/18 so you may want to get started now.
Unit 3 portfolio is due on 12/2/08
Week #13 11/11/08
No class today.
This week’s assignments:
1) Complete a journal entry for "The Fall of the House of Usher" by answering the "Connect to You Life" question on page 473. Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
2) Read "The Fall of the House of Usher" on pgs. 473-495 and answer questions 1-5 (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 496.
3) Vocabulary – Complete vocabulary worksheet for Unit 3/Week 13.
4) Grammar Worksheets – Complete pages 97-100.
5) Formal Writing (for portfolio) – Complete the pre-write and draft of your short story. Make sure to include all elements of a short story (use the notes we took in class to help you develop your story). Complete a pre-write (the one in the packet, the short story grid, or anything else that helps you to organize your thoughts). We will share drafts next time so make sure that you complete this assignment. Read your textbook pages 544-548 to help with short story writing.
Romantic Period portfolio is due on 12/2/08.
Week #14 11/18/08
Today in class:
1) Quick Write & Quiz
2) Review literature
3) Short story – Peer response
This week’s assignments:
1) Complete a journal entry for "Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment" by answering the "Connect to You Life" question on page 500. Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
2) Read "Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment on pgs. 501-513 and answer questions 1-4 (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 514.
3) Complete a journal entry for "A Rose for Emily" by writing your opinion of the story after you read it. Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
4) Read "A Rose for Emily" on pages 516-524 and answer questions 1-5 on page 525.
5) Vocabulary – Complete vocabulary worksheet for Unit 3/Week 14.
6) Grammar Worksheets – Complete pages 101-104. Make sure parents are correcting these weekly.
5) Formal Writing (for portfolio) – You received feedback today on your short story rough draft. Consider what we talked about in class and the comments you received and make revisions to your story. Read your story out loud, proofread and edit. Complete a final draft and follow the usual guidelines: typed, Times New Roman 12 point font, double spaced or handwritten in blue/black ink skipping lines (write on one side of the paper only). This story is due in the portfolio.
6) Extra Credit: Imagine that you are part of a team that is attempting to attract a new generation of Poe admirers. Create a poster or handbill that uses words and visuals (hand-drawn, magazine, newspaper or computer graphics) to promote "The Masque of the Red Death," "The Raven," and "The Fall of the House of Usher." Be sure to include key aspects of Poe’s style on page 497 with examples from the text. (Point value is worth 1.5 quizzes!) Due date is 12/2/08.
Unit 3 portfolio is due on 12/2/08!
Week #15 11/25/08
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today in class:
1) Quick Write & Quiz
2) Review literature
This week’s assignments:
1) Complete a journal entry for "The Raven" by answering the "Connect to You Life" question on page 466. Write non-stop for three minutes. You should have at least ½ of a page.
2) Read "The Raven" OUT LOUD on pgs. 467-470 and answer questions 1-5 (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) on page 471.
3) Vocabulary – Complete vocabulary worksheet for Unit 3/Week 15.
4) Grammar Worksheets – None this week.
5) Formal Writing (for portfolio) – Make sure that all six steps of the short story writing assignment are filed in the "formal writing" section of your portfolio. The final draft should follow the usual guidelines: typed, Times New Roman 12 point font, double spaced or handwritten in blue/black ink skipping lines (write on one side of the paper only).
6) Unit Test and Portfolio due – Next week you will turn in your portfolio and take the unit test. Check the test review on the other side of this paper.
7) Extra Credit: Imagine that you are part of a team that is attempting to attract a new generation of Poe admirers. Create a poster or handbill that uses words and visuals (hand-drawn, magazine, newspaper or computer graphics) to promote "The Masque of the Red Death," "The Raven," and "The Fall of the House of Usher." Be sure to include key aspects of Poe’s style on page 497 with examples from the text. (Point value is worth 1.5 quizzes!)
Unit 3 portfolio is due next week on 12/2/08!
Week #16 12/2/08
Today in class:
1) Romantic/Gothic Unit Test
2) Review final semester project
This week’s assignments:
1) Work on semester I final project. For groups, exchange contact information and plan time to work on the project. Divide up time periods and plan the overall project. Study and read the literature from the prior time periods. You will have the entire class period next week to work on this project, but that will not be enough time to work in groups. You will need additional time outside of class. This is the final project and represents nearly three weeks’ worth of work. The project must be detailed and fabulous!
2) Essay -- Reflection on Unit 3 (Transcendentalist/Romantic and Gothic) – Complete "Option 3" on page 552 in the textbook. You will turn in the lists along with a multiple paragraph essay which explains which vision of human nature you agree with more. The lists will serve as step #1 (pre-write). Draft (step #2) your multiple paragraph essay (remember to follow the 5 paragraph essay organizer for intro, body and conclusion requirements). Have a parent read your paper and together with your parent, respond on the 6 Trait Language Analytic Scoring Guide (step #3) by circling the score you think applies to your paper. Revise based on parent feedback (step#4) and make final corrections (step#5). Final copy (step#6) is completed in MLA format (see page 5 of Writing Research Paper handbook) following the usual requirements of double-space, Times New Roman/12 point font. This is due next week.
Note to Parents:
The 6 Trait Language Analytic Scoring Guide is a way of assessing writing that we will use throughout the year. We will review and study the components throughout the year. I would just like you and your student to become familiar with this rubric for this week’s writing assignment by using it for the response step for this week’s essay. Thank you!
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