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English 10 Assignments

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Term
2016-17 School Year
Department
English/Language Arts
Description
This course continues the work begun in English 9. We will continue reading, thinking, discussing, and writing, pushing skills to the next level. Students will be encouraged to read, think, and write with a critical mind. They will make sense of information presented in a variety of textual and multimedia forms. Students continue delving deeply into texts, determining meaning and analyzing structure. Students will also develop their own arguments, supporting their claims with clear evidence.
 
I approach the wide range of student interests and ability levels by seeking to create an academic environment that is both rigorous and supportive. I obtain writing samples during our first week together in order to get to know new students' personalities and writing abilities and to have a fresh look at returning students' current abilities. My main goals are to help students see their own strengths and challenges, accept my guidance and support, and achieve progress by putting forth their best efforts.
 
Success in my classroom is achieved by being present and prepared, completing assignments, seeking and accepting help, and putting in full effort.
 
See the syllabus to the right for specific course content information.
 
I look forward to getting to know the Trade Tech class of 2020! 
 
 
 
 
 

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Final study guide 
Printable list of vocab on the final 

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I am Malala essay
Introductory paragraph due  May 15 
Outline due May 22 
Essay due May 30 
*All attached documents have or will be distributed in class 

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Parts of Speech Packet
 
This was assigned 5/5. Students have been assigned one page at a time, which has been stamped in class to prove timeliness. The packet is due for grading on 5/22. It will be graded in the participation category, which will help students who have had low notebook check grades. 
 

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Chosen partner; chosen topic. Worked on in class. If on task, there should be no need to work outside of class. Due date subject to change. 

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Dialectical Journal
Ch. 20--three entries 
Ch. 22-
Ch. 24- 

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Dialectical Journal for Chapters 22 and 23 (3 entries each). 

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Worksheet: adverb and adjective dependent clauses; practice identifying dependent clauses. 

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Worksheet: Independent and Dependent Clauses

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Vocab Quiz Monday
Vocab story or vocab organizer due before the quiz (no exceptions). 

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Today in Class: 
 
Ch.12-15 summaries and analyses PAIR SHARE
What is said about education? What is said about terrorism?
What is said about religion? What is said about politics?
What is said about culture? What is said about family relationships?

Written response:
Answer at least one of the above questions
Be detailed in your response. Show your own thinking (your annotations should help). Turn in to basket.
 
Research Project:
--questions and keywords for searches first; note-taking

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I Am Malala questions for Chapters 7 and 8
Part 1 Writing AXES Paragraphs
Worked on in class, but may need to be completed as homework

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Run-on sentence worksheet assigned as homework 3/14 due 3/21

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SOAPSTone summary of Malala's speech 

(Speaker) writes about (subject) in his/her text “(title).”  The occasion of the text is _____________.  (Last name of speaker) creates a ___________ tone by using words such as_________ and __________. The  purpose of the text is to (inform/persuade)  the audience of _______________ about ______________ in order to get them to ___________________. Extra Credit: The text is significant because _________________.

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Is Education a Human Right?
How does Malala structure her speech?
Malala at United Nations, New York, 12 July 2013
Video of Malala Speech to UN Youth Assembly
--Annotate text of speech with your thoughts and questions 
--ID SOAPSTone elements in speech

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Vocabulary Quiz:
Periods 2,3,4  Tuesday, 2/28   Period 7 Wednesday, 3/1
 
Vocabulary Organizer due before quiz (no exceptions)

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In-Class Vocab Review Activity
--Work with a partner to write a short story (very short) that uses all 8 of your vocabulary words.
--Work on separate sheet of paper with both names written on it
--Underline each of the vocabulary words
--Share with another pair of students

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Journal: Learned a Lesson: Malala learned a lesson about stealing. Write about a lesson you’ve had to learn in your years of growing up. Be descriptive in your explanation.

Work on Chapter 5 questions
Chapter 4 questions late after today (by 3:00)
Start Chapter 6

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Chapter 4 questions will be completed in small groups Thursday in class. Students will be expected to engage in a discussion about the chapter, sharing questions about the reading and any unknown vocabulary words. 

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Malala interview with Jon Stewart
--take brief notes
--write a short response about Malala's ending statement about education and terrorism

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I Am Malala Chapter 3 summary and analysis. 
Read and annotate the text. Answer the assigned questions. 

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The link below is the trailer for a documentary we will watch throughout our reading of I Am Malala. Students will take Cornell notes. Students missing any portion should arrange to stay after school to view the portion missed and add to their notes. 

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I Am Malala poster assignment for Chapters 1 and 2. Groups and topic will be predetermined. 
 

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Gallery Walk: notes on Malala posters

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Questions to be answered for Malala Prologue-Chapter 2. 

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Journal: Overcoming Challenges: Write about a challenge (physical, mental, other) that you have had to overcome. Explain how you were able to beat it and the resources you used to help you. Share any insights you gained in this experience.

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1. Journal: Education
How important is access to education? What does your education mean to you? Compare what youth have access to in this country to any other situations you are aware of.
3. Read and annotate article. Take short article quiz. 
4. I Am Malala books assigned

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Study guide for semester 1 final. Graded as extra credit. 
 

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To help study for the vocab portion of the final
1. Go to vocabahead.com and register for an account (I believe you need to)
2. Select Study Room; then Shared Lists
3. Search for "NCTTHS 10 Final" (or 11 Final for 11th) and copy the list 
4. Click on Quiz 

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Fahrenheit 451 Writing Assignment: 

Option 1: Choose two aspects of society that Bradbury criticizes or comments on. Write an AXES paragraph about each chosen aspect. Choose two pieces of textual evidence to support each claim. Clearly explain your observations and analysis of each piece of evidence. End each paragraph with a statement of significance that emphasizes what is important about what is being said. How did it apply at the time of writing? How does it apply today?

Option 2: Choose two characters who have an impact on Montag. Write an AXES paragraph about each chosen character. Choose two pieces of textual evidence to support each claim. Clearly explain your observations and analysis of each piece of evidence. End each paragraph with a statement of significance that emphasizes the impact that the character had on Montag. Why is it important to the Montag’s growth as a character? How is it important for readers to consider?

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Extra Credit
Type your two-paragraph writing assignment (MLA format) to be displayed at Night of Excellence. 
 
More Extra Credit
Write the essay. Write an introduction. Write a conclusion. (Typed, MLA format) 

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Extra Credit
Create an attractive illustration from Fahrenheit 451 for display at Night of Excellence 
--Imagery 
--Figurative Language
--New book cover
--Movie poster 

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Fahrenheit 451 Part 2 Questions 
 
Due date tentative. It's the race to the end of the semester. 

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Fahrenheit 451 Background and Part One Questions 
--Annotate background for SOAPSTone elements
 

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Notebook Check #2:
19 vocab words (95 pts)
5 journals (25 pts)
Notes: Literary Terms (printed PPT) (5pts)
 
 

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Vocab Quiz 
 
Vocab organizers NOT accepted late 

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Extra Credit!
Get an activation code from Livi and set up your Student Vue account. 
Print out a progress report=10 pts.
Get the print-out signed by a parent/guardian=20 pts.

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Journal: Montag’s Change
Write an AXES paragraph explaining the change we’ve seen in Montag. Your assertion should state how he’s changed (from what to what), and your examples should be specific events in the book.

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In class assignment. Use notes (copy of PPT you added notes to) that you should have in your notebook or binder. It is also attached as an assignment to this page. 

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Classwork finished for homework, if necessary. Instructions on handout. 

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Vocabulary Quiz #2
24 points in assessment category (40% weighted category) 

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For use with our reading of Fahrenheit 451. 
Disregard due date. This is an ongoing assignment. 

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Literary Terms notes handout with blank spaces for students to add notes from the PPT 
Will be graded with next notebook check

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Follow the printed directions. Write journal in class notebook (graded separately).

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"The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury 
Annotate for setting, characterization, and theme. 
Answer questions. 

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Essay Planning Template for essay on happiness

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Vocab Quiz #1
Periods 1-4: Thursday
Period 7: Friday 
 
Vocabulary Organizer due before the quiz. No late work will be accepted. 

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AXES paragraph about one thing that you believe leads to happiness. 
Two examples and two explanations.

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In class: Complete Activities 13 and 14
Needed: two different colored highlighters 
#13:
1. Highlight Carlyle's quotes (there are 3).  In your notebook, explain the meaning of his quotes. 
#2 Highlight Mills' quotes (there are 2) in your second color. In your notebook, explain the meaning of his quotes. 
 
#14: 
Explain the similarities and/or differences between their positions on what leads to happiness. 

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Activity 10: Chunking the Text
--Determine paragraphs that go together
--Answer #1 and #2 for each section
--Answer 3-5 about the text as a whole 

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Complete Activity 8 in Pursuit of Unhappiness module (vocab)
Complete Activity 10 in Pursuit of Unhappiness module (chunking text) 

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Complete Activity 7 in Pursuit of Unhappiness module (SOAPSTone) 

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Work completed in class. Module activities #1-4 presented in PPT (not attached here). Read text and write two questions according to directions. 

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Assess your likes, dislikes, skills, and challenges in the English classroom by writing a letter of application 

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Assigned as work to be completed in class. 
--Annotate text (for SOAPSTone evidence or personal thoughts, questions)
--Complete SOAPSTone chart