Winter Break Homework Assignment

1. Review notes, study guide, packets, etc. to prepare for final exam

2. Make final revisions of CELEL body paragraphs and bring to final exam

*Bring any books that you have not turned in

1. CELEL #4: Charter Schools

2. Socratic Seminar Question Guide

1. Read the preface and forward of “A Rotting Apple”

2. Read the executive summary from “Racial Disparities in Education” (pgs. 7-9)

3. Answer margin questions for “Racial Disparities in Education” on a separate piece of paper

Outside reading assignment

1. Final Draft and Completed Essay Packet (including all planning materials)
2. Finish Unit 2 Exam Study Guide
3. Study and review for Unit 2 Exam

*Catcher in the Rye Packet and book will also be collected!!

Complete essay outline (i.e. complete the rest of the packet)

Literary Analysis Essay: Brainstorming Activities #1-3 (Regular: pgs. 3-5/Honors: pgs. 3-6)

1. Finish Say-Mean-Matter

2.Finish reading Ch. 24 and complete Cornell Notes (9+ details, 5+ questions, and 3-sentence summary)

1. Finish reading Ch. 22 and complete Cornell Notes (7+details, 4+questions, and 3-sentence summary)

2. Complete character x-ray for Holden Cualfield

1. Complete POV and literary devices review packet

2. Study for POV and literary devices quiz on Thurs/Fri

1. Complete review questions for chapters 11-14

2. Read Ch16 and Complete Chs. 15 and 16 Cornell Notes (9+ details, 5+ questions, and 3-sentence summary) + one hunting hat reference (9th entry)

1. Complete second draft of CELEL paragraph

2. Read chapter 12 and complete Cornell Notes (7+ details, 4+ questions, 3-sentence summary) + 1 duck entry

1. Read Ch. 11 and Complete CN (7+ details, 4+ questions, 3-sentence summary)

2. Complete first draft of CELEL paragraph (#14)

3. Complete POV re-writes (#15)

1. Finish reading and complete chs. 9 & 10 Cornell Notes (9+ details, 5+ questions, 3+-sentence summary)
2. Catcher Review Questions: Chs. 4-10
3. Study for reading quiz on Chs. 4-10

1. Complete Style Detective side of handout
2. At least 6 entries for Hunting Hat (p. 6) and 1 entry for Ducks at Central Park (p. 8) Investigations
3. Read Ch. 8 and complete Cornell Notes for Ch. 8 (7+ details, 4+ Qs, and 3+ sentence summary)

1.Complete Ch. 6 Cornell Notes (7+ details, 4+questions, and 3-sentence summary)

2.Complete QUOTE ANALYSIS SIDE of quote analysis/style detective handout

1. Finish reading chapter 5

2. Complete Cornell Notes for Chs. 4 & 5 with 7+details,4+ Questions, and 3+-sentence summaries for EACH chapter

Complete Tone Packet

No homework :)

No homework :)

1. Study for Unit 1 Exam

2.PRINTED Final Draft of Essay with COMPLETED Essay Packet (all materials)

1. Make edits and revisions to your narrative essay (do not print out again until completely done and ready to turn in final draft)

2. Unit 1 Exam Study Guide

 

*Dialogue tips: http://tinyurl.com/mnmtpo9

Typed and printed first draft of essay

 

Join my Google Classroom:

Complete brainstorming pages 3 and 4 in Narrative Essay Packet

 

 

1. Complete the outline for Writing Task #7 in the RUTO Outline Packet

2. Finish reading "The Most Dangerous Game" (if necessary) and answer the following questions:

 

 

“The Most Dangerous Game” Questions

Directions:Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. You do not have to copy the questions, but be sure to answer them in complete sentences.

Analyzing Literary Devices:

1. Understanding Plot.The plotis the sequence of events in a literary work. Draw and fill in a plot diagram that includes an exposition (3 details), rising action (5 details), climax (1 detail), falling action (1 detail), and finally, the denouement/resolution (1 detail). Identify these aspects of the story by plotting them on a plot diagram.
2. Analyzing Characterization. Often times in stories, protagonists demonstrate heroic qualities. Which heroic qualities (if any) does Rainsford possess?
3. Analyzing Conflict.The conflictin a story is the major problem in the story.
   1. Describe an example of internal conflict in the story.
   2. Describe an example of external conflict in the story.
4. Analyze Foreshadowing. The author uses the technique of foreshadowingthroughout the story. Choose two examples of foreshadowing and explain how the author uses these examples to develop the story.

1. CEL Paragraph about Poe's use of imagery:

   Prompt: How does Poe's use of imagery appeal to the reader's senses and create fear in the reader?

 

2. Complete RUTO Handout

Directions: Answer the following prompt by writing a CEL paragraph

Prompt:In “The Lottery,” Tessie Hutchinson only protests the lottery after she realizes that her family has moved on to the second round. What might the author be implying about people based on this?

Complete Say-Mean-Matter handout

No homework :)

1. Complete quiz study guide

2. Study for the elements of stories and plot quiz

Answer the questions about "The Scarlet Ibis" on a separate sheet of paper.

 

*You can also find the story and your notes about it at www.activelylearn.com 

 

Complete Defining a Hero Graphic Organizer

Bring in a picture of someone/something that you consider to be a hero. Write a 3-5 sentence explanation of why that person is your hero.

No homework :)

Complete reading inventory survey: https://goo.gl/forms/CkcscD1rG8Qw8UEx1

1. Signed Syllabus Signature Page

2. Introduction Letter to Mrs. Wickremasinghe