English 3/4 Period 2-Period 2 C Assignments

You can turn in your final notebook for dates 3/14 to 5/14 for extra credit. Must have the dates and topics clearly stated for each day. : )

Circle map for Theme ideas and details. Brain Dump

Please complete the survey soon. Be kind, thoughtful and honest.

Over the past few weeks you have been assigned to read, to complete annotation, and to find 6 Notice and Note signposts per reading assignment. You may or may not have been keeping up with the reading, but please turn in all that you have. I have listed the approximate reading assignments below: 

26-46
47-61
62-82
83-103

If you did not do anything at all, please email me and maybe I can help you get started.

Thank

Write a 5 to 8 sentenced paragraph describing Fatima. Remember to add the TAG, evidence and the MLA format.

For each of the following statements decide whether you tend to agree or disagree. For each statement, write strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. Then as we read, write what the "book" is saying about these statements and then add evidence to support your responses. 


For example :My thoughts Strongly agree/Statement: "Fear can prevent people from pursuing their dreams"/ "The Alchemist" Novel: Strongly Agrees/ Text evidence and page: P. 28 "... the idea frightened him" P.30 he sells the sheep to pursue his dream despite his fear

1. What mentor or helper do you have on your journey to guide you? 2. What skills or talents does this person possess that you would like to acquire for yourself?

This QW must be at least 5 sentences and completed on a Doc. This is all about YOU.

Pages 62-82 Tree Map with 5 symbols represented on these pages.  Add the following details: the Symbol/ meaning/Why this symbol is important/ and a picture representing the symbol. 


Add the Frame question: "Why does this matter?"

This is your group reading check quiz.


Make sure to answer the Frame Question: Why does this matter?

Upload your Flow Map here. Thanks (digital or paper )


1. Flow Map in chronological order
2. 6 boxes with major events on these pages
3. 2 to 3 sentences for the boxes 

4. frame for the map

1.Describe a dream or goal that you are working toward. 2. What is thep urpose of this goal? 3. What will it help you to achieve after attaining it? 4. What strengths do you possess that will help you along the way?



Upload a document or a picture from your notebook that answers the quick write.

Take a pic or upload a document of your notes Thanks

Groups:1. Contrast and Contradiction
2. Aha Moments
3. Tough Questions
4. Words of the Wiser 
5. Again and Again
6. Memory Moment7
7. (repeat) Tough Questions 

TASK: Create a slide with:
1. The Signpost 
2. its definition
3. the question that goes with the signpost
4. 1-2 examples from the film with explanation(s).


Jobs: make sure you have color-coded your work and provide a key for me

Complete all work on pages 604 to 611
1. 607  annotation and commentary
2. P 608- 609 annotation and commentary
3. P 610 Questions 1-5 and both research activities
4. P 611 Analyze the text Q 1-4 and Concept vocabulary  Q 1-2

Must be on doc and academic. Use proper format and grammar etc. 
 P 612 Writing to Compare ( Choices: You can do a paragraph or an entire essay)
(use bubble map information to help with page 612 assignment. 
Also, you have the choice to write a perfect 12-sentenced JS/ MLA formatted paragraph or a JS/ MLA formatted full essay. )

Complete the work on pages 582- 585 and upload a clear and perfect picture of the work. If you choose to do the work on a document, all work must be clearly labeled. Thank you.

P 582 Q 1-5 and Research to Clarify and Research to Explore
P 583 Q 1-4 analyze the text and Concept Vocabulary
P 584 Complete the chart and answer q 2-4 ( Dramatic Speeches)
P 585 Authors style complete the chart (do not do Write It- Notebook) ( MOTIF)

Bubble Map for Caliban. Six adjectives (blue) and supporting evidence ( red with citation).



green is optional

Please upload a picture of your answer to the question. Done in class.

Complete the work on pages 568 to 570 and upload a clear and perfect picture of the work. If you choose to do the work on a document, all work must be clearly labeled. Thank you.

P 568 Q 1-4 (do not do #5) and Research to Clarify and Research to Explore
P 569 Q 1-4 and Concept Vocabulary and Word Study
P 570 Complete the chart and Q1-4


These pages will help prepare you for the Quiz. Thanks.

This is a notebook check for the days from February 2/1 to March 15/16 depending on your Zoom days. You will get 5 points per day with date, agenda, and any assignment/ work done in class. The extra points are for certain in class Quick writes, notetaking, "what do you now know?" qw, TMs and more.

If you have already turned in book work, you do not have to turn it in again.

See sample below:

After we have read Act II please complete the following worksheet. Use red or blue ink for your answers. Thank you.

Write a 3 to 5 paragraph essay addressing the prompt on P 488 in the textbook. Turn in page 487 with the pre-writing prompts. Also, turn in the full essay in MLA format. Write an academic essay, be grown. : )

I extended the deadline by 2 days. It is now due March 10th. Thanks.

Support: ELH 1:30 to 2:30 pm Tue, Wed, and Thur. or by appointment with Ms. Bradley
Support: Writing Center every Monday 3:30 to 4:30 you can stay for any amount of time within the hour.

Complete the work on pages 530 to 533 and upload a clear and perfect picture of the work. If you choose to do the work on a document, all work must be clearly labeled. Thank you.

P 530 Q 1-4 (do not do #5) and Research to Clarify and Research to Explore
P 531 Q 1-3 and Concept Vocabulary and Word Study
P 532 Complete the chart
P 533 Analyze the Song chart only (do not do Reflect on Your Writing)

These pages will help prepare you for the Quiz. Thanks.

Choose a color to represent each of your group members and provide a key for me. Each member will complete their work in their assigned color. Choose colors that are easy to read ( like, dark red, dark blue, dark purple, dark green and even black) Thanks.

Create 2 or 3 slides with the following information for your one character:
1.Character’s name, picture, title/role, and where they are from
2. 1st significant quotes with citation and paraphrase
3. 2nd significant quote with citation and paraphrase
4. What do the quotes mean?
5.Similar character types in a contemporary
movie or book with picture(s).

Complete the work as a group but turn in your own copy of the slides.

Group 1- Prospero
Group 2 Miranda
Group 3 Caliban
Group 4 Ferdinand
Group 5 Antonio ( Prospero’s Brother)
Group 6 Alonso ( King of Naples)
Group 7 Gonzalo

Upload your drawing from today's class. Thanks

Upload a picture of the work completed on pages 492-499. It seems like a lot but we did most of this in class. I tried to give you class time to pace the work. : ) Thanks.

1. 492 "Discuss it"- very short response
2. 494 "Unit goals"- simply filling in bubbles
3. 495 "Vocabulary grid"-5 vocab words in the grid
4. 496-497 Annotation with highlighting AND "talking to the text" in the margins (we read this together)
5. 498 "Summary" only- (I gave class time for this)
6. 499 "Quick Write" only- (I gave class time for this)
7. Any notes or bullet point notes from the "The Tempest" summary Video (we did this in class).



You can turn in pictures of the pages OR complete the work on a document with everything carefully labeled.



SUPPORT: (Optional: p 502-509 which gives background information)
SUPPORT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irt5LO3os7I ( Prospero Island)

After watching the videos in class, upload a pic of your notes from today's Zoom. Remember to include the 3 "What do you now know" responses for each video along with your notes.

Due by the bell today. DUE AT THE BELL BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE CLASSROOM.

Please complete the questions on the following pages.
p. 437 Questions for each poem and the Research and Clarify
p. 438 Do complete the Concept Vocabulary ( DO NOT DO THE CLOSE READ THE TEXT AND ANALYZE THE TEXT)
p. 439 Complete the chart and answer questions 1-3.
p 440 Complete Read it (the chart) and Write it.

You can write in the book and take pictures (try to scan) and then write on either a document or separate sheet of paper for the work that will not fit on the textbook pages. For example the Notebook tasks.

OR you can do it all on a document with clear labeling. ( ie. P 437 Comprehension Check and so on. )

THIS IS ENGLISH SO WRITE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES. THANK YOU.

Always remember essential question: " What do our possessions reveal about us?"

Read the background information on pages 430 and 431.

Then read and annotate the poems on pages 433-436 upload pictures. Write clearly with dark ink. Try to scan if you can.
Page 433 "Avarice"
Page 434 "The Good Life"
Page 435 "Money"

Possible ways to annotate in the margins: look for metaphors, similes, tone , POV, connections, unknow vocabulary, ask good questions etc.

After reading "In La Rinconada, Peru, Searching for Beauty in Ugliness" by Marie Arana in class with the sub( p 419) YOU WILL NOW complete pages 427 and 428.

You will be able to recognize Literary Journalism and the difference between imagery, other literary devices, personal observations, facts and more.

P. 427 read and understand the concept of Literary Journalism and then complete the chart.

P. 428 read and understand the concept of imagery and sensory details. Complete the "read it" chart and the "write it" paragraph. The paragraph must be at least 6-8 sentences and highlight the 3 examples of imagery in your paragraph (Use a doc or write in your notebook).


Upload the work. Thank you. Try to learn how to scan your work but it you can't that is ok as well. : )

Complete the worksheet after reading the article. Use a different color of font when answering the questions, and use complete sentences. Thank you.

READ AND ANNOTATE THE ARTICLE- "In La Rinconada, Peru, Searching for Beauty in Ugliness" by Marie Arana.( Page 419)
(THIS IS an example of Literary Journalism or an ARTICLE) UPLOAD

The article can be found in the TEXTBOOK ( P 419) but if you don't have the book or prefer the pdf , it is the first LINK below.

SUPPORT: I have included the audio. It was recorded in 4 parts.
SUPPORT You can use the Bounce Page option .
SUPPORT: The "shortened" version of the article is attached if needed.
It is the last PDF below.
SUPPORT: Regular Version PDF below the first link).

TIME TO TURN IN THE ENTIRE 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAY:

1. How does Chinua Achebe use juxtaposition throughout the story?
2. How does Chinua Achebe use juxtaposition to support the theme? (you choose the theme)

Must be in MLA format or I can not give you a grade.

SUPPORT: See resources below.

You chose one of the prompts to write your thesis and now you will write the introduction and 1st body paragraph.

For this assignment you will simply turn in the introduction and the 1st body paragraph.

1. How does Chinua Achebe use juxtaposition throughout the story?
2. How does Chinua Achebe use juxtaposition to support the theme? ( you choose the theme)

Must be in MLA format or I can not give you a grade.

SUPPORT: See resources below.

Extension Activities:

Choose from among these assignments. Choose only one assignment.

1. REWRITE the robbery scene from the thief's point of view. What has pushed him to this point? How does he feel as he demands Jonathan's money? ( 1 page)

2. Comfort Cuisine: RESEARCH the recipe for akara balls, a breakfast food that Jonathan's wife prepares, and DISCUSS what the ingredients show about Nigerian food and culture. If possible, make the recipe. ( 1 page)

3. Character Conversation, Using the Igbo-English , explore the Igbo-English dictionary. WRITE a dialogue between two of the story's characters, incorporating Igbo words.(https://www.igboguide.org/HT-vocabulary.htm) ( 1 page)

4. Proverbs, Idioms, and Parables: Interpret some of the Igbo proverbs shown at the linked site. Choose the proverb you think most clearly applies to Jonathan's experiences and DISCUSS why. (https://www.igboguide.org/guests/igbo-proverbs.htm) ( 1 page)

Remember to use the MLA format where it applies.

Notebook check. Must have date, topic (usually in red on the slide), summarized agenda and any work for that day (including maps, notes, quick writes etc.) .

Choose one of the prompts to help write your thesis. Just write the thesis right now.

1. How does Chinua Achebe use juxtaposition throughout the story?
2. How does Chinua Achebe use juxtaposition to support the theme? ( you choose the theme)


SUPPORT: Sample Thesis:
Chinua Achebe conveys the theme, __________________________________, through the use of juxtaposition of disparate(contrasting) ideas.

SUPPORT: Thesis formula: Topic+ a claim( your opinion and arguable)
Additional Support: watch the Edpuzzle below

Complete the worksheet. Use a different color font for your answers

Upload a picture of the thief's Bubble Map. Five bubbles with evidence from the text. Include page number and paragraph. Also, answer the frame question "why does this matter?"

Complete the questions on pages 395 to 397. Yes, do all the work. You can write in the textbook for the questions and research on page 395. However, for the other questions, please do them in your notebook and label all work.

Make sure everything is labeled. For example:
P 396 Close Read the Text
and
P 396 Analyze the Text etc.

It is important to label all work because I have to read and check 175 or so assignments in Google Classroom. It is important to make it as clear and easy to find and follow as possible. Thank you. Do your best work.

Create a 5-boxed Flow Map of 5 examples of Juxtaposition in "Civil Peace". Use 5 boxes in your flow map. Add a Frame to the map and answer the question: "Why does this matter" or "What is the big picture"?

Upload a picture of your annotation for this short story. Along with your own annotation, complete the Close Read prompts in the margins.

Complete the writing prompts on pages 368 and 369 and upload.

I asked you to keep your annotation as we read "Frankenstein". Please turn in a sample of what you have been doing to keep up with reading and annotation.
It must be easy to read and labeled by chapters.

For time sake, simply turn in a "sample" or your current annotation. 2-4 pages will be ok for this assignment. Thank you.

Slide 1 and 2: Introduction slide with names of group members and chapter; and a slide with the chapter’s summary of events and theme connections in red font
(at least 6 sentences).
Slide 3: A hand-drawn photo representing the main idea in the chapter and its explanation.
Slide 4: Two SIGNIFICANT quotes FOR YOUR CHAPTER and their meaning ( include paragraph number)
Slide 5: Literary Devices: Two quotes that represent 2 different devices from your chapter and include paragraph numbers (personification and allusion are good ones). Also, add one sentence explaining the quotes OR add a pic representing the quotes.
Side 6: Choose a video, news article, or a song of a CURRENT event/issue that applies to the main ideas in your chapter.
Slide 7: Choose 3 significant vocabulary words and give definition;
Slide 8: Create the assessment with 5 questions (you can use Kahoot, quizziz, or any other platform).

Slides must be creative, engaging, neat, easy easy to read and follow, insightful and just plain interesting.

Group 1: Chapter 19
Group 2: Chapter 20
Group 3 Chapter 21
Group 4: Chapter 22
Group 5: Chapter 23
Group 6 Chapter 24

All quotes must relate to the theme ideas of loneliness/ friendship, education, justice, or self-identity. Direct quote, chapter and paragraph, and your personal response ( do not simply summarize the quote). Also, two quotes per chapter. And you will share with peers on Thursday so please do the work. Thanks.

Write a Jane Schaffer paragraph describing the Creature/Monster. Type it and use the correct colors. MLA format is needed for this paragraph (8 sentences).
Upload the document here.

Choose just ONE of the prompts: ONLY CHOOSE ONE PROMPT:
1. Describe the Creature? (choose ONE bubble and elaborate on that bubble (adjective). Do not choose multiple bubbles for this SINGLE paragraph)
2. Compare the Creature and Victor. How are they the same?
3. How does Shelley use the Creature to emphasize the theme idea of loneliness?

REMINDER: JS paragraph:
Topic Sentence-Blue- topic and claim
Concrete detail/evidence- Red- emebed
Commentary-Green- elaboration "This matters because..."( no summary)
Commentary-Green further explanation (no summary)
Concrete detail/evidence- Red
Commentary-Green-elaboration
Commentary-Green- further explanation
Conclusion-Blue

SUPPORT: Jane Schaffer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDTez8H9hu8
watch this video from time stamp 1:26 for body paragraph instruction.

MLA format: Review MLA formatting- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22CPQoLE4U0

Write a Jane Schaffer paragraph comparing Victor and Henry. Type it and use the correct colors. MLA format is needed for this paragraph. (8 sentences).
Upload the document here.

Choose just ONE of the prompts: ONLY CHOOSE ONE PROMPT:
1. How does Mary Shelley use Henry Clerval as a foil to emphasize Victor’s traits?
2. Compare and contrast Henry and Victor. How are they the same? How are they different?
3. How does Shelley use this foil to emphasize that blind ambition is dangerous?

REMINDER: JS paragraph:
Topic Sentence-Blue- topic and claim
Concrete detail/evidence- Red- emebed
Commentary-Green- elaboration "This matters because..."( no summary)
Commentary-Green further explanation (no summary)
Concrete detail/evidence- Red
Commentary-Green-elaboration
Commentary-Green- further explanation
Conclusion-Blue

SUPPORT: Jane Schaffer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDTez8H9hu8
watch this video from time stamp 1:26 for body paragraph instruction.

MLA format: Review MLA formatting- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22CPQoLE4U0

Create a Bubble Map for the CREATURE/MONSTER and Use 5 Bubbles and the right colors. Blue for your own adjectives or adjective phrases (red adjectives -if from the book) and red for textual evidence supporting your adjectives(claims) with chapter and paragraphs.

Follow the instructions for the cartoons. This is due next week. Write clear and concise sentences. Use a different color of font for the answers. Make it clear. Thanks. You have plenty of time for this assignment. It is due on Tuesday of next week. DUE 11/17

Create a Bubble Map for Justine Use 5 Bubbles and the right colors. Blue for your own adjectives or adjective phrases (red adjectives -if from the book) and red for textual evidence supporting your adjectives(claims) with chapter and paragraphs.

Along with reading and annotating, complete the reading log as we read the novel. For this SECOND log you only need 1 entry per Chapter.

Remember to choose important quotes and to label the paragraph. Focus on any connections to theme, literary devices, and/or Shelley's background.

This log will be for Chapters 5, 6, 7,8, 9 and 10.

Complete the quiz. Respond to all questions. Do your own thinking and you will have 13 minute

Double Bubble of Victor Frankenstein and Henry Clerval (Foil characters)

Make sure you have the Frame with Foil and Ch.2 5, 6 and 7. Also, use 5 Bubbles for each section.

Do your best to cite where the information can be found. It is ok to paraphrase.

Draw the sequence of events in Ch 3 and 4. Use 6 boxes for both chapters. Pictures only.

Along with reading and annotating, complete the reading log as we read the novel. For this first log you only need 2 entries per letter or chapter. For the letters focus on nature, Romanticism and ambition. FOCUS ON LETTERS 1, 2 AND 3 BY Thursday.

Complete the character analysis organizer. for Elizabeth Lavenza. You can open the document with Dochub and then save it. One person in the group must project the form while others give their example(s) for the character map organizer. Your group time is limited so use your time wisely.

Please use a key to let me know who is sharing what. For example, Sandy is bold font..Randy is Caps etc. Or you can simply put a name by the quote. : )
Once you are done we will share out.

Each person must upload their own copy of the document. It is due today.

Upload the bubble map from Zoom today. It must be done correctly and with the right colors. Blue for Adjectives (unless they are from the text then red) and red for evidence from the text with paragraph number.

5 bubbles with 5 pieces of evidence

Upload pictures of your notebook. You will have notes/agendas from Zoom class, any Thinking Maps, pictures or quick writes. All your doodling and notes should be on these pages. Turn in what you have.

Everyone should be keeping a notebook for this class.

Thank you.

Draw a scene from Letter one in "Frankenstein". You must submit this drawing for today's attendance. So do it before you leave the class.

Complete the hand out to grade your group members. Please use red ink to make the document easier for me to read. Thank you.

In your groups share your notes and do further research on Mary Shelley and her background. Create 4 slides with relevant information. Each slide must have a picture, important facts and it must be easy to read. Remember to add a title slide and sources slide. You will each turn in a copy of your group's slides. You will be presenting this to the class so make it easy to read and follow.

Group 1. Prometheus from Greek mythology
Group 2. 18th century Romantic literature and the famous painting "Wanderer above the Sea of Fog"
Group 3: The Orkney Islands and Geneva in the 1800's
Group 4: Rousseau’s philosophy that society is responsible for an individual's personality and
John Locke’s “tabula rasa,” or “blank slate” theory of individual character
Group 5: Mary Wollstonecraft and the feminist movement in European 1800s
Group 6: Galvanism

Take a clear picture of your notes from today's class.

Take notes on the Crash Course video in the class with Ms. Bradley.
Watch "Everything you need to know to read "Frankenstein" on your own.

Upload a picture or document with the notes. Include your Circle Map please. : )

Choose a book appropriate for high school. I have attached some links- you can choose a classic novel or a more contemporary novel. Also, ask your peers. But it must be appropriate for high school. Thank you.

1. Choose a book and upload a picture of the cover.
2. Create a reading schedule for the following due dates with page numbers and upload here. ( see example below)

What pages will you read by each deadline?
Oct 26
Nov 9
Nov 20
Dec 14

On a google doc, list the title and author of the book you have chosen. Once you choose a book you must keep that book.

Divide the total number of chapters or pages into 4 parts. List your four sections and the due dates.

FOR EXAMPLE:

Due date 1 October 26 Ch. 1-5 or pgs. 1-100 (this will depend on how long your book is)
Due date 2 November 9 Ch.6-10 or pgs. 101-199
Due date 3 November 20 Ch. 11-13 or pgs. 200-250
Due Date 4 December 14 Ch 14-18 or pgs. 251-300

**Upload the title author and dates with reading assignments on the google doc and upload it by October 18.

FYI
You will be required to do 4 assignments related to this independent reading book. You have time to complete each assignment. I will post each assignment as a separate entry into google classroom. You may read/do the assignments as fast or slowly as you'd like, but you must meet all the deadlines.

Read and annotate all of the details on pages 50 to 54 in the MyPerspective textbook and then complete the work on pages 55 and 56. Be ready to share in a group for the next Zoom class. Must be done before class.

After you SUBMIT the exam ON the Pearson's site you will receive a score and suggestions for concepts to review. On a document-upload your score, number correct over 26, and the suggestions given to you.

Remember to complete the Quizziz using your correct information ( name etc) and then upload a screen shot or picture of the final summary page with your score. Thank you.

SUPPORT: https://www.grammarbank.com/prepositions.html ( text)
SUPPORT: Shttps://www.nasdschools.org/Page/870 (video)
SUPPORT: https://webapps.towson.edu/ows/prepositions.htm ( CHART of Prepositions)

Please complete the work on pages 43 -49 in the textbook.

You did part of the work in class . Maybe you can meet with your group on your own and divide the work.

Either way, COMPLETE ALL THE WORK BY Friday.

BE READY TO SHARE YOUR ANSWERS ON Friday : )

Email me at [email protected] with questions or if you need Zoom time with me.

Please upload your notes from your Zoom class today. Show your Double Bubble Map and any other notes from the slides. Thanks for everything.

Upload a picture of today's activity. Items from my purse and items from students' bag or wallet etc. Make sure you write with dark ink always. And upload the picture right side up.

Use a Double Bubble Map to compare the literary styles and plot details of "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "House Taken Over".

Double Bubble MAP must be done correctly for full credit.

Please follow the instructions for a Double Bubble Map. For a Double Bubble Map you can use any information in the Bubbles (you do not have to use adjectives only). Make sure to add page references.

Make sure your map has a frame and the frame question is " Why does this matter?"

SUPPORT: SUPPORT: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wJIcH1QZwmt0YcywEdhcCq1oCApErEIS&authuser=1:

Read and edit the Jane Schaffer paragraph for your peer. Upload a doc with these items scored and with your comments.

Give 2 points for each of these items completed correctly.
Also, you must make comments...what was done well and what can still be done.

You are scoring and addressing:
1. Blue topic sentence with TAG, topic and claim
2. Red direct quotes embedded correctly
3. Green commentary with analysis and not just a summary
4. Entire paragraph color-coded
5. Minimal grammar mistakes
6. Literary present tense


SUPPORT: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wJIcH1QZwmt0YcywEdhcCq1oCApErEIS&authuser=1:

1. Read and annotate the short story "House Taken Over" by Julio Cortazar. Upload your annotation and notes for pages 36-42 here. Remember to answer the Close Read questions in the margins.

we will be reading this in class. : )

2. Also, any notes on Magical Realism must be added here.

Use the notes on your bubble map to write a Jane Schaffer body paragraph for the main character Usher in
"The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe.

Two-chunk Jane Schaffer body paragraph with a 1:2+ratio. You will have 8 color-coded sentences. Write the paragraph on a doc and upload it here. Be ready for peer editing on Monday.


Choose ONE of the following prompts:
1.How does Poe use personification to describe Usher in the story?
2.Why and How does Poe use personification in the story?
3.How does Poe use personification to describe Usher and to set the mood in the story?
4.How is personification of the Usher used to support the theme? (fear, imagination...etc)

SUPPORT: SAMPLE TOPIC SENTENCE-
In the short Gothic story, “The Fall of the House of Usher”, Edgar Allan Poe uses personification to describe Usher's creepy appearance and behavior.

Log on to Pearson and take a screen shot proving that you have access to the on-line book.

You will complete ALL the work on pages 31-35.

You can write in the textbook, but if there isn't enough space you must use lined paper. Use dark ink and write legible. I want to be able to read all of your answers.
LABEL EVERYTHING WITH PAGE NUMBERS AND QUESTIONS ETC.

1) p.31 Q 1-6 (including DRAW A STORY BOARD) and 2 RESEARCH prompts
2) p.32 complete Close Read, Analyze the Text Q 1-5
3) p.33 Analyze Craft and Structure PRACTICE CHART
4) p. 34 Why These Words Q 1and 2, Practice Q1 and 2, Word Study Q1 and 2
5) p. 35 Conventions-READ this section, complete Read it-Q 1 and 2
Write it-Q 1 and 2.

Create a detailed Bubble Map with 4 "bubbles" for Usher in the story:
BLUE Adjectives
RED evidence(Use quotes that use a simile, metaphor or personification) pg number and lines needed
GREEN elaboration
(Blue )Bubbles must have adjective or adjective phrases only


4 Bubbles- use a full page...and remember pg numbers and line numbers

Remember to use quotes that use one of the 3 figurative languages for this Bubble Map.

For this FIRST notebook check I will give a max of 5 pts per Zoom day for every day that you have kept notes. I will be flexible with grading for this FIRST ONE.

Just turn in pictures of what you have. (40 pts MAX)

Notes must include the DATE OF THE ZOOM and the MAIN TOPIC (USUALLY IN RED ON MY SLIDE) and any notes or activities for the Zoom class (circle maps, group work, lecture notes etc.)

Also, the range is flexible too because some of you may have had notes before 8/17. (Just turn in what you have even if it is minimal)

I will give a lecture on how to keep a notebook for the next notebook check. Thank you.

Take a picture of the notes and annotations for these pages only. Add a picture of you 5 sentences...the response to the story. Thanks

In your group you will create 4 slides discussing the literary elements assigned to your group. Work together but turn in your own copy of the slides.

Format for each of the 4 slides:
1. Literary element( just the name)
2. Example of the element as a Direct Quote (with page and paragraph information)
3. How the use of the element impacts the story
4. A picture representing the QUOTE.
(Create a cover slide with the group member's names.)

Be creative and fun. You will present this in the next Zoom class. Also, only work with the pages assigned to your group.

Group 1: pages 13 and 14 MOOD
Group 2: pages 15 and 16 SHAMPOO, Allusion
Group 3; pages 17 and 18 Gothic elements
Group 4: pages 19 and 20 Mood
Group 5: pages 21 and 22 SHAMPOO, Allusion
Group 6: pages 23 and 24 Gothic elements

On page 33 of the textbook is the definition of GOTHIC LITERATURE and a list of its elements. After reading and annotating the page about this LITERARY STYLE, watch the videos to gather more information.

Draw a Gothic structure that appeals to you, such as a cathedral, castle, or other medieval building and capture the essence of Gothic Literature. Re-read the Launch Text-Explanation Model essay on page 6 and 7 if you need some ideas about Gothic images.
Be creative and detailed.

SUPPORT: Videos below.

Read pg 12 "About the Author" which gives a short introduction to Mr. Poe and then watch the video below.
1.Write at least 3 important facts that you now know about Mr. Poe on this feed.
2. Create a bubble Map with 5 bubbles describing Poe( keep in your notebook)

1. In your groups complete the Mood Words worksheet ( you only need turn in one sheet but make sure all names are on the worksheet)
2. Choose ONE OF THE MOOD WORDS and write a short paragraph together. ( turn in one paragraph per groups and make sure all the names are on the doc. )

You will only have 30 minutes so work together on a single Google doc. Due in this class today.

Take the test on Quizlet and upload a picture of your score. i will show you how to set it up. Be honest. : ) We will have different formats for the vocabulary test so keep studying.

You will read, annotate, and complete the work on pages 2-9 in your My Perspectives textbook.
It is ok to write in the textbook. Please use dark blue or black ink when working in the textbook.

Complete the following activities for these pages: Discuss it-VIDEO IS BELOW (2), unit goals (4), Academic vocabulary(7), annotate (6-7), summary (8), and quick write (9).

For this first textbook assignment complete all the pages and then take a picture and upload. (Future assignments will be done differently, but for this assignment please take a pic and turn in all pages.)

If you don't have the book please email me. Thanks

Support: Bouncepage app for the phone
https://support.savvas.com/support/s/article/How-to-Download-Install-and-Use-the-Pearson-BouncePages-App

Each week I will add 10 new words to your Quizlet vocabulary list. You should be reviewing the words a few times a week by playing the Quizlet games. As a weekly assignment you only have to post one picture showing that you studied the words on Quizlet.

Descriptive paragraph for Mathilde Loisel in "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant ; Write a 2 chunk Jane Schaffer body paragraph. Choose one blue bubble from your map and use it to write a topic sentence (blue). You will have 8 color coded sentences.

Support: See Powerpoint and template below

Create a Bubble Map for Mathilde Loisel- the protagonist in the "The Necklace". Use the proper format and colors below. (Illustrations are always good but not mandatory). : )

1. 5 adjectives to describe her in BLUE FONT
2. One piece of evidence per adjective in RED FONT
3. Explanation/elaboration of the evidence in GREEN FONT
4. A single sentence describing her after analyzing all that you have on your bubble map.

Upload a clear picture or doc of the Bubble Map.

Support: See pic below...sample with one bubble (you need 5 bubbles)
SUPPORT:https://youtu.be/P56Ct_I7c2A
Support: https://youtu.be/NkuuZEey_bs- School Rock for Adjectives

Read and ANNOTATE the short story. You will have your own copy of this short story so that you can annotate the story and then upload it with your comments and annotation. There are many ways to annotate, but If you don't know where to start you can do the following:

1. Make comments in the margins ( reactions, questions, connections etc) 2. label Literary Terms ( at least 3 per page)
3. Circle unknown vocabulary 4. Make predictions as you read 5. Details supporting possible theme ideas

BACKGROUND: "The Necklace" or "The Diamond Necklace" (French: La Parure) is an 1884 short story by French writer Guy de Maupassant. The story was first published on 17 February 1884 in the French newspaper Le Gaulois.

SUPPORT:Audio Version of the text: https://youtu.be/MmkvLV66Yvo

Each week you will post a picture proving that you studied your vocabulary on Quizlet.

Please upload either a doc or picture of the "check plus", check", or "check minus" -feedback that you gave for each of those who presented in your group. Thank you.

You will create your own Bitmoji locker that reflects your personality, interests, hobbies, family and more. See Instructions below. Make a COPY of the slides and use it to create your own. Be ready to share you locker next week. : )Good luck.

This project is due on Wednesday.

Create a Slides or PowerPoint presentation with certain literary terms. You must use the terms from either text you read last year or lyrics from an APPROPRIATE song. All work is due on either Thursday or Friday by 11:59 pm depending on your class time. See assignment details below.
This is a word document so you will have to open it with Google Docs.

Support: See Literary terms in Classroom Resources
Video: https://youtu.be/ls00WrpTp88 ( see video below for a fun review)

Complete the elements of fiction. Use the short story "Thank You Ma'm" by Langston Hughes.

The document can not be opened with Googledoc so use Dochub, or print it and then upload a picture. If either of these don't work for you, simply create your own document and answer the questions. : ) Just get it done. hehe

Please answer the following questions.