English 10 Assignments
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- 2017-18 School Year
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- English/Language Arts
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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 2021!
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Study guide for the final
Period 6 June 7th
Period 8 June 8th
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Vocab Quiz Friday
Vocab review homework due before quiz; no late work accepted
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For Wednesday 5/9
Journal: A Day in __________(your utopia): Write from the perspective of someone who lives in your utopia, and describe a day’s events.
Utopia Project Work Time
Utopia schedule (see directions) due Friday
Utopia advertisement due Monday
Map poster due Wednesday for NOE
Two journal entries per student due Wednesday
Presentation folder needed for completed project items to be displayed at NOE
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From Monday 5/ class. AXES Paragraph #2 on Anthem writing style due Monday 5/7
Type your assertion (chosen last Friday)
Type 2 Quote Sandwiches (already have quotes from last Friday)
Introduce the quote with your words
Make context (situation) clear
Comma before quote; page # after; period after
When Equality was ____ and he ______, he commented/reflected/noticed/said, “____” (#).
Explain how example supports assertion
Type significance statement
Why this style is effective
Focus is on what Ayn Rand has done in writing
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Complete Section 2 of Utopia Project (by Monday)
Declaration of Independence
Introduce basic reasons for the creation of your utopia
List the specific reasons
Explain how your utopia is going to be different
List of 10 Rules to be follow (with reasons)
Governing Body (form of government)
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From class Monday 4/23:
Quick Quiz #7
Discussion: Anthem Writing Style
--Point-of-view? 1st? 3rd? Whose?
--Language usage? Word choice? Tone? Figurative Language?
--Sequence of events? Timeline?
--Point-of-view? 1st? 3rd? Whose?
--Language usage? Word choice? Tone? Figurative Language?
--Sequence of events? Timeline?
AXES Paragraph #2 Due Monday 4/30
Improve based on comments on Para.# 1(don't resolve them; just learn from them)
Focus on Ayn Rand’s choice of writing style
Add to same Doc from 1st paragraph
Answer one of these questions:
How does the writing style impact the reader?
How does the writing style express the theme of the unending power of the individual?
How does the writing style impact the reader?
How does the writing style express the theme of the unending power of the individual?
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From class Wednesday
Journal: Anthem Style: Complete each of the sentence starters in order to write possible assertions for AXES paragraph #2
Ayn Rand’s use of first-person to tell the story…
(makes the reader feel what? how? creates what kind of relationship between reader and speaker?)
(makes the reader feel what? how? creates what kind of relationship between reader and speaker?)
Ayn Rand’s use of plural pronouns (we/they)...
(emphasizes what? creates a sense of what?)
(emphasizes what? creates a sense of what?)
Ayn Rand’s use of shifts in time (e.g. flashback)…
(affects the reader in what way? affects the story in what way?)
(affects the reader in what way? affects the story in what way?)
Next: Choosing your assertion and finding two examples that you can explain to support this
(have book in class Friday)
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From Class Wednesday:
Vocab WOTD: commiserate
Collectivism Quiz
Open notes; partners okay (two quizzes)
Anthem test Friday--what to know on board
AXES paragraph revision
Typed, MLA-formatted
Improve what needs improving
Correct punctuation counts
Shared with me; not printed
Any time left spent in Utopia groups (also Friday after Anthem test)
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From Class Monday:
Quick Quiz #6
Wednesday: Collectivism Quiz (open notes)
Friday: Anthem Test (Gradecam; short answer)
Friday: Anthem Test (Gradecam; short answer)
Create a Utopia Project Preview
Notebooks graded in class Friday 70 pts
8 vocab words
4 journals (plus quote with guiding question)
1 print-out of conjunctions/interjections
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Vocab Quiz #2
--spell the word
--indicate the part of speech
--fill in sentences
Vocab Review Homework (4 choices) due before quiz; no exceptions
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From Monday's Class: Journal: Guiding Question: Choose a question to respond to in your notebook. Copy the question; then respond.
1. What is Ayn Rand’s argument about the individual vs. the collective?
2. How does Equality represent true individuality?
3. What characteristics does Rand associate with the idea of individuality?
2. How does Equality represent true individuality?
3. What characteristics does Rand associate with the idea of individuality?
AXES Paragraph Writing
--Write AXES Paragraph (PPT attached for review; also in Resource Packet)
--Turn journal thoughts into AXES paragraph
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Assertion--your claim that answers the question
Equality represents individuality by continuing to learn what he wants to learn.
Examples--evidence from the book with page numbers (sandwich)
(1) Equality…. and ….. “quote text directly from the book” (28).
(2) Later, Equality….”quote text” (87).
Explanations-- of the examples as evidence (sandwich)
(1) This shows that Equality is… (explain how the quoted example supports the assertion).
(2) Equality continues… (explain 2nd quote’s support of assertion)
Significance--your statement of how this information is important within the book or as applied to life outside of the book
Equality’s determination to continue learning shows the power of individuality when a person refuses to give in to outside forces.
Equality represents individuality by continuing to learn what he wants to learn.
Examples--evidence from the book with page numbers (sandwich)
(1) Equality…. and ….. “quote text directly from the book” (28).
(2) Later, Equality….”quote text” (87).
Explanations-- of the examples as evidence (sandwich)
(1) This shows that Equality is… (explain how the quoted example supports the assertion).
(2) Equality continues… (explain 2nd quote’s support of assertion)
Significance--your statement of how this information is important within the book or as applied to life outside of the book
Equality’s determination to continue learning shows the power of individuality when a person refuses to give in to outside forces.
Triad/Quad Sharing, Discussion, and Assessment
Finished or not--participating in group
Variety of writing levels--that’s life; learn something; support each other
Complete handout and turn in
Finished or not--participating in group
Variety of writing levels--that’s life; learn something; support each other
Complete handout and turn in
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Dialectical Journal for Chapters 10-12
Quote from the text accompanied by student statement of significance (What is important about it? How does it characterize? How does it indicate values of the society? How does it help us understand Rand's purpose in writing?)
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Journal: Quote Analysis: Explain how this quote shows how Equality represents “individuality.” Then explain why that is important.
“Our discovery is too great for us to waste our time in sweeping streets. We must not keep our secret to ourselves, nor buried under the ground. We must bring it into the sight of all men” (#).
“Our discovery is too great for us to waste our time in sweeping streets. We must not keep our secret to ourselves, nor buried under the ground. We must bring it into the sight of all men” (#).
Completed in class in notebook (graded at next notebook check).
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Inference Organizer
--2 entries from chapters 4-9
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Vocab Chart for chapters 4-9 (use vocab packet handed out at beginning of unit)
Synonyms should be a word or phrase that makes sense to you (same with antonyms)
Reminds me of...needs to list examples of situations, people, etc. to which the word can be connected
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Conjunctions and Interjections notes from Grammar Book
PIcture of page attached here. Get definitions of the terms into your notebooks.
We are then doing a Parts of Speech Review Kahoot.
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Journal: 2081 Response: Share your thoughts, reactions, and connections to the short film.
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Anthem Chapter One Group Posters
Standards Addressed:
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners...building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. [Collaborate=co-labor; work together)
Groups of 2-3 randomly selected in class.
1. Equality 7-2521
2. Home of Infants
3. Home of the Students
4. Home of the Scholars
5. Home of the Street Sweepers
6. The Unmentionable Times
7. Council of Vocations
Attached is the Grading Sheet for the posters and the Gallery Walk note sheet
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Complete chart for Anthem chapters 2 and 3 vocab (from vocab packet).
Synonyms and antonyms may be single words or phrases; they need to make sense to you.
Last column should be an example, not another synonym.
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Chapter One questions are to be answered on a separate sheet of paper, stapled together, and turned in. Make sure you answer all parts of all questions completely.
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Quick Quiz tomorrow in class could include questions about:
--Vocab words
--Book characters
--Book setting
--Other work completed in class
--Other discussions from class
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Symbolism in Literature
Watch video: https://ed.ted.com/on/eetfzkFD
Complete worksheet
--front side: your thoughts on what color may represent in literature
--back side:quotes from Gatsby Ch. 1 with colors referenced (include shades of colors; skip purple)
This is just the beginning of analyzing color symbolism. Start taking notice of Fitzgerald's use of color in order to gain greater meaning from the book. (Connection to characters, settings, events)
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Friday j2/2 in class:
Schoolhouse Rock--Prepositions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfExXGMX2JM
Grammar Book: Page 108 Exercise 13 (as a class, discussing answers)
“My happiness is not the means to any end. It is the end. It is its own goal. It is its own purpose.” -- Ayn Rand, Anthem
Grammar Book: Page 108 Exercise 13 (as a class, discussing answers)
“My happiness is not the means to any end. It is the end. It is its own goal. It is its own purpose.” -- Ayn Rand, Anthem
Continue reading Anthem Chapter 1
Who is the speaker? Why the “we”?
What is the setting like? Time and place?
Start Chapter 1 questions (if time)
Create a list of questions. What is confusing? (if time)
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Vocabulary handout for Anthem. Activities will be completed in class. Students should hold onto this packet and have it with them in class throughout our reading of the novel.
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In-class assignment. Students will work with a partner to create a word map for an assigned word and post it to the classroom wall. All students will do a "gallery walk" and complete the vocab chart for all 10 words.
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Ayn Rand background information for building background before reading her novel Anthem.
Cornell notes will be taken in class (in class notebook)
Students missing class should organize their notebook pages in Cornell format:
--1/3 left-hand side for section headings and questions asked when reviewing notes
--2/3 right-hand side for taking notes, which become answers to questions asked when reviewing
--at the end of notes, a short summary of information learned in the notes
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Plans for Friday 1/19 (assuming MAP testing in class 1/17)
Journal: My Utopia (a perfect world): Describe your perfect world (What are the values? How would laws work? Who is in charge? How are decisions made? And so on…) Pair/Share, Report, Discuss
Video on Dystopia: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-recognize-a-dystopia-alex-gendler
Group Utopias: Groups of 3 (listen for similarities in discussion)
Worksheet completion in class today
Worksheet completion in class today
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Journal: New Year, New You? What changes in attitude, outlook, perspective and/or behavior can you work toward as we begin a new year? (Pair-Share-Discuss)
Journal: Purpose of Life (handout to be turned in)
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Study Guide for the Final and Final vocab list handout (complete for last 8 words)
Period 6: Tuesday 12/19
Period 8: Wednesday 12/20
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ELA Support for Social Media Project
Project explanation (Social Media 2017)
Project Proposal form
Project Overview of graded elements
Project Research Requirements (with Annotated Bibliography)
Video on how to use the Easy Bib add-on for Google Docs to create the Annotated Bibliography
Reflective Report project assessment
Presentation Building and Performance Rubrics
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Annotated Bibliography Practice Assignment
--article read as a class
--partners work together to create annotated bibliography entry for article
--Easybib add-on in Docs
--Annotated Bibliography template in NCTTHS Docs
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Vocab Quiz #2 Wednesday, November 1st
Vocabulary Organizer due before quiz; no late work accepted.
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Journal: Project: Write about your chosen focus for your Social Media project. What’s your interest in it? What do you expect to find in your research? What type of field study (survey, observations, etc) do you have planned?
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MLA formatted "School" essay due at the end of class
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Complete the body paragraph portion of the Essay Planning Outline by Friday before class.
Also complete the Adjectives exercise if you did not finish it in class.
Outline Template attached
Slide with Significance Sentences examples attached
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Social Media and Its Effects on Communication, Journalism, and Language Usage
Pre-Project Idea Generating Activities
Videos, journal prompts, brainstorm list, questions list
Students should utilize the opportunities to consider their options for the schoolwide project
What question will you ask about how social media affects people and society?
- A Brief History of Communication.mp4
- See how social media is changing the way we communicate.mp4
- Social Media, The New Language.mp4
- Journals/Brainstorms/Questions.pdf
- How Is Social Media Changing Journalism- - YouTube.mp4
- Grammar Girl - Social media isn't ruining grammar.mp4
- Reduced Language in Social Media.mp4
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Grammar book: Pronouns pg. 99-100
--Copy entire paragraph into notebook
--Choose pronouns to replace repetitive nouns
--Cross out nouns and write pronouns
--Not all sentences need revising
*Completed in class. Absent? See me at lunch or during tutoring hours to complete, or complete it during a TA period or Success Skills. Books may not go home.
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Vocab Quiz Wednesday 9/27
Vocabulary Organizer homework due BEFORE the quiz (no late work accepted other than due to absence).
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Complete the chart. The left column should summarize the information provided in each section (what it says). The right column should explain the function of each section in the speech (what it does). The first section is completed for you as an example. To be completed in class.
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Grammar Book Work: Parts of Speech
Page 113 Pre-test on separate sheet of paper and turned in
Page 97-98 Nouns in notebook
Page 113 Pre-test on separate sheet of paper and turned in
Page 97-98 Nouns in notebook
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Close reading of speech to take place over the course of the week.
--General understanding of content and purpose (with vocabulary list)
--Small group focus on assigned paragraphs
--Paraphrasing paragraphs
--Identifying claims, counterclaims, and rebuttals
--Identifying use of metaphor, allusion,and repetition
Videos from last week's preview of speech:
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"School" Essay
--write an argument about some aspect of school
--offer ideas for change
--present the benefits of an education
--make a statement about some aspect of school
--write your body paragraphs first to help you get started (each one needs a focus)
--write your introduction (get reader's attention, introduce your topic, state your main point)
--write your conclusion (leave reader with understanding of what's important about what you've written)
* Outline of ideas and support for body paragraphs Due 8/30
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Notes from class 9/6 to be copied and kept in class notebook for reference.
Issue: Topic of dispute with importance to an audience
Argument: What the author wants to persuade the audience to do or believe
Claim: Basic belief about the issue; needs support
Support: Evidence to back up claim
Counterclaim: Main point from the opposing side
Rebuttal: Explanations and evidence to refute (prove wrong) the counterclaims
Argument: What the author wants to persuade the audience to do or believe
Claim: Basic belief about the issue; needs support
Support: Evidence to back up claim
Counterclaim: Main point from the opposing side
Rebuttal: Explanations and evidence to refute (prove wrong) the counterclaims
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Quick Quizzes are given every Monday in class. They consist of 3-5 questions about something discussed/covered the previous week. They are part of the participation grade in class (total category 10% of overall grade).
If you are absent for a Quick Quiz, you must come see me at lunch or during tutoring hours Tuesday and Thursday to make it up. Make-ups must be completed by the end of the week.
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--Sign up for Student Portal by Thursday/Friday (your last class of the week); I will give you the information you need to do this; print out a screenshot to turn in
--Subscribe to class webpage by Thursday/Friday (your last class of the week); I will see subscriber list on my end
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Grammar for Writing: Organizing and Drafting
--Read page 13
--Exercise 5: complete a rough outline for your essay about school (body paragraphs)
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Language Usage MAP testing in class
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Wanted: Student letter writing assignment; blue or black ink or typed. Assigned in class 8/18.
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--Syllabus Signature Page due on the second day of class
--Class notebook in class on the second day of class
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Grammar for Writing: Prewriting Strategies
Page 12:
--Exercise 2
--Exercise 3
*Classwork from 8/18
*Completed in class notebook; to be graded in Notebook Check #1