Two tests on Wednesday!!!

Read 25% of ICB... p. 55 on the Pdf. version- Quiz

Vocabulary test

Novel Study

Seniors are reading In Cold Blood

Emma Watson Speech

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkjW9PZBRfk

Freddy D. vs. TED Talk essay

Honors:

Using your notes from the video on Modern Day Slavery and your handouts from Frederick Douglass, write a formal, academic essay comparing the two. Explain and analyze how each uses language, literary devices, and rhetorical appeal to address the serious subject of slavery.

Standard:

Which did you like more, Frederick Douglass’s narrative or the TED talk on modern day slavery? Explain your choice and why in an academic essay that also incorporates text or verbal evidence. 

Modern Day Slavery TED Talk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TPFLHvn024

Freddy D. Short Answer Questions...

Short answers are about one paragraph and include the answer, text evidence, and explanation.

1) How does Douglass appeal to the emotions of his readers in this excerpt?

2) What extended metaphor is made by Douglass, and what is its impact or significance?

3) How does Douglass differentiate Mr. Severe and Mr. Hopkins, and  how does this shed even more light on the reality of slave life?

Freddy D. Narrative and Analysis Due Friday the 7th of November

Excerpts from The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

 …

I have had two masters. My first master's name was Anthony. I do not remember his first name. He was generally called Captain Anthony—a title which, I presume, he acquired by sailing a craft on the Chesapeake Bay. He was not considered a rich slaveholder. He owned two or three farms, and about thirty slaves. His farms and slaves were under the care of an overseer. The overseer's name was Plummer. Mr. Plummer was a miserable drunkard, a profane swearer, and a savage monster. He always went armed with a cowskin and a heavy cudgel. I have known him to cut and slash the women's heads so horribly, that even master would be enraged at his cruelty, and would threaten to whip him if he did not mind himself. Master, however, was not a humane slaveholder. It required extraordinary barbarity on the part of an overseer to affect him. He was a cruel man, hardened by a long life of slaveholding. He would at times seem to take great pleasure in whipping a slave. I have often been awakened at the dawn of day by the most heart-rending shrieks of an own aunt of mine, whom he used to tie up to a joist, and whip upon her naked back till she was literally covered with blood. No words, no tears, no prayers, from his gory victim, seemed to move his iron heart from its bloody purpose. The louder she screamed, the harder he whipped; and where the blood ran fastest, there he whipped longest. He would whip her to make her scream, and whip her to make her hush; and not until overcome by fatigue, would he cease to swing the blood-clotted cowskin. I remember the first time I ever witnessed this horrible exhibition. I was quite a child, but I well remember it. I never shall forget it whilst I remember any thing. It was the first of a long series of such outrages, of which I was doomed to be a witness and a participant. It struck me with awful force. It was the blood-stained gate, the entrance to the hell of slavery, through which I was about to pass. It was a most terrible spectacle. I wish I could commit to paper the feelings with which I beheld it.

***10 examples needed below: 

Text Evidence	Literary Device/ Rhetorical Appeal	Analysis/ Significance

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on that sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light. 

Dylan Thomas

Submitted: Friday, January 03, 2003

Poetry Jigsaw Example

Example: The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,

Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—

    While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,

As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.

“’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door—

            Only this and nothing more.”

                  Text Evidence                                    Literary/Rhet. Device                               Analysis

Weak and Weary; Nodded, nearly napping	Alliteration,	The repetition of the first sounds adds to the rhythm of the poem, while the words themselves speak of fatigue and weakness, showing that the narrator was exhausted and perhaps not in his right mind.
Dreary, weary, napping, tapping, rapping	Internal Rhyme, Onomatopoeia, Imagery	Again, this adds to the rhythm and flow of the poem, but some of the words take on the actual sound of the actions, giving the reader the ability to hear what the narrator heard, placing them in the story.
“Tis’ some visitor, I muttered …” Only this and nothing more.”	Specific word choice: Diction and internal dialogue, Foreshadowing	This phrase portrays an internal conversation the narrator is having with himself. “Muttering” makes it seem as though he is talking in a hushed voice, which gives a creepy feel, and he is trying to reassure himself that nothing more is going on. This hints that, actually, there is something more happening.
Rewrite of stanza 1:

Once upon a time on a dark and spooky night,

I read a long lost story that gave me such a fright

Then all of a sudden, I heard knocking, oh so very light

Soft and gentle, the sound did travel, with nobody in sight

Just some visitor, no need to worry

It’s nothing at all, no need to hurry

***Your group will complete the same task for Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night, by Dylan Thomas, found on page 679 in the purple textbooks. Each group will be assigned 2 stanzas to work on. Presentations will begin Wednesday at the beginning of class.

Vocab Test Reminder

Vocabulary test is Wednesday as well. Know your words!!!

Social Issues Poem

http://themetapicture.com/if-this-video-doesnt-convince-you/   Technology Spoken Word Video

“3x5” by: John Mayer

I’m writing to you to

Catch you up on the places I’ve been

You held this letter

Probably got excited, but there’s nothing else inside it

Didn’t have my camera by my side this time

Hoping I would see the world with both my eyes

Maybe I will tell you all about it when I’m

In the mood to lose my way with words

Today the skies are painted colors of a cowboy cliché

And strange how clouds that look like mountains in the sky

Are next to mountains anyway

Didn’t have my camera by my side this time

Hoping I would see the world with both my eyes

Maybe I will tell you all about it when I’m

In the mood to lose my way with words

But let me say

You should have seen the sunrise with your own eyes

It brought me back to life

You’ll be with me next time I go outside

Just no more 3x5’s

Guess you had to be there

Guess you had to be with me

Today, I finally overcame tryin’ to fit the world inside a picture frame

Maybe I will tell you all about it when I’m in the mood

To lose my way, but let me say

You should have seen the sunrise with your own eyes

It brought me back to life

You’ll be with me next time I go outside

No more 3x5’s

Just no more 3x5’s

**Notice how both the video and the lyrics to the song deal with a similar social issue: the obsessive use of technology and forgetting to live life. Both have extensive uses of metaphor, rhyme, imagery, puns, personification, etc. Use these as examples as you write your own.

**Your Original Poem:

-Free Verse Poem about a social or world issue of your choice

-30 lines: minimum of 5 words per line

-You must include examples of:

-Metaphor, simile, internal rhyme, pun/personification, imagery, and alliteration

-It must be original and well written.

-It will be peer edited and revised.

-Due: Wednesday at the beginning of class

September 23-26

Vocabulary test: Friday

Final essays should have been turned in on Monday. Get them in if you haven't already.

September 12th

Vocabulary words: cliche, conception, currency, derailed, denunciation, despotic

6 pieces of advice for college essays

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marjorie-hansen-shaevitz/the-best-advice-i-have-fo_b_3644712.html

Example essays from Johns Hopkins

http://apply.jhu.edu/apply/essays/#essay3

Common Application Essay Topics: Choose One....

·         Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.   

·         Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure.  How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn?

·         Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea.  What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?

·         Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content.  What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you?

·         Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.

September 8th

Vocabulary- appellations, candid, cherished

Complete resume: www.mycollegecalendar.org
   - Freshmen
   - Resume

September 5th

Vocabulary Words: Anecdote, Antidote, Apparition

Researching college resume formats and creating one for the application process

www.mycollegecalendar.org

Final Novel Study

Read a novel of your choice. (It must be approved by me.)

Assignments:

1) Create an NNE chart with 20 pieces of text evidence, list the literary devices, and explain the meaning, message, and/or purpose of each. - Due Monday, June 2nd

2) Write a rhetorical analysis essay over the following prompt: (typed, 12pt. font, Times New Roman- minimum of 500 words.)
     What is the overall message or theme of your book, and how does the author use diction and literary devices to convey this message? - Due Friday, June 6th

3) Write an Amazon.com style book review detailing your opinion of the book and using text evidence to support your opinion. (typed, 12pt. font, Times New Roman- minimum of 250 words)  - Due Wednesday, June 11th

Quotes Play

“I can't die yet. Not yet. I have things to do. Afterwards I'll have a whole lifetime in which to die.”
The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

 

"It doesn't matter how fast you move, I learned, if you never go anywhere."
~"The Gargoyle" Andrew Davidson

 

“One of the worst feelings in life is holding onto something you know you need to let go of.”

 

“That awkward moment when your kindness is mistaken with flirting.”

 

Split off into two, and work together to write a scene from a play where these quotes occurs. It must be 3 pages long, and you will “act” it out in class.

Make A Difference Campaign

Concrete Idea/Plan: Due Monday, Wednesday- April 9th

Logo, Slogan, Posters due Friday, April 11th

Motivational/Inspirational Speech in writing due Monday- April 14th

Videos due- April 16th

If you have questions, let me know. Remember, all ideas have to be approved by me. Try to do tangible things before asking for money. If you do raise money, give a receipt to let them know EXACTLY what will happen with their donation.

Example Paper

http://www.dianahacker.com/pdfs/hacker-daly-mla.pdf

Outline Example

Use this, along with your questions, to help you create your own outline and organize your paper. If finished, begin your research!

Research Paper Requirements

Student-chosen topics for a 10 page research paper with Works Cited sheet.

Two 1/4 page graphics

Written in MLA format: 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, correct margins and source citing

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/  Purdue Owl MLA Guide

www.SweetSearch.com or Google Scholar

6 APPROVED sources

www.EasyBib.com to help format your sources and check for credibility

15-20 questions due Wednesday, March 5th

Outline due Friday, March 7th

First draft of first three sections due Wednesday, March 12th

First draft of next 3 sections due Monday, March 17th

Final first draft due Friday, March 19th

100% Perfected and Completed RESEARCH PAPER DUE Monday, March 24th.

In class presentations on Wednesday, March 26th.

Student-led Vocabulary

1) Incessant
2) Adept
3) Languid
4) Illustrious
5) Chide
6) Obtrusive
7) Brawny
8) Subversive
9) Specter
10) Doleful
11) Irreverent
12) Autocratic
13) Wily
14) Garble
15) Demure
16) Heterogeneous
17) Drudgery
18) Envoy
19) Candid
20) Dwindle

PSA

Your task is to create a video or print public service announcement. Your target audience is teenagers. You are to make something that looks and feels professional, and its purpose is to provide a beneficial message. (anti-drugs, anti-smoking, don't drink and drive, don't text and drive, the power of reading, stay in school, break free from your phones, on-line safety, etc.)

Remember all of the persuasive appeals we've learned and used throughout the year, and be sure your PSA has a clear message and is memorable.

Novel Study!!!!

Senior Novel Study:

You are to choose one of the following books. Those listed under, Classics, are books that college professors expect you to know. Those under, Contemporary, are modern day novels that have strong literary relevance. You will be given a “menu” of activities that you are to complete for your novel, including options for a creative project. Choose a book that interests you, as you will be responsible for all activities.

Classics:

Jane Eyre

Wuthering Heights

1984

Brave New World

Catch 22

Catcher in the Rye

Dracula

Around the World in 80 Days

Metamorphosis

The Scarlet Letter

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Contemporary:

The Things They Carried

American Son

The Color of Water- (literary non-fiction)

Angela’s Ashes- (literary non-fiction)

House of the Spirits

The Fault in Our Stars

Slaughterhouse Five

Sarah’s Keys

Easy   Choose two.   30 points a piece Due Jan 27th and 31st	Create a vocabulary test using words from the book. (Use words you didn’t really know prior to reading them. Minimum of 20. Supply an answer key.)	Write a plot summary that might be found on a book jacket. (Minimum of ¾ page typed.)	Write a detailed description for each major character. (Minimum of 5: looks, personality, and role in the book.)
Medium   Choose one.   80 points Due Feb 5th	Create a detailed NNE chart, with a focus on the effect- E (Minimum of 20 different elements)	Choose a theme song for your book. Write a one page analysis comparing the song and your book.	Interview a character from your book. Write at least ten questions and answers that will give the character the opportunity to discuss his/her thoughts and feelings about his/her role in the story. (Be insightful and thorough)
Difficult   Choose one.   140 points Due Feb 12th	Write a rhetorical analysis essay: What was the overall message of your book, and how did the author use rhetorical devices to convey this message?	Choose one of the characters and write a sequel revolved around their life. (Minimum of two pages and in the same spirit of your original book.)	Write an analytical compare and contrast essay about the protagonist and antagonist from your book. Use text evidence to demonstrate their connection, roles, similarities, and differences.
Creative   Choose one   120 points Due Feb 17th	Create a music video for your book. It must be symbolically and thematically linked and very-well edited. (A brief written explanation is also required.)	Create a board game for your book. You will need well-written instructions, a professional looking game board, and it must be playable.	Write and record an original song revolved around the characters and/or storyline of your book. You must submit the written and recorded portion, along with a brief analysis connecting the two.
Total Points: 400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MERMAIDS!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWE4g33dwdI    Mermaids the Body Found- Documentary

http://internationaloceanicconservatory.weebly.com/   Example website

Create name of Organization, Logo, Slogan

Introduction, Goals, Logical and Emotional Appeals, Call to action, Visuals, and graphics

 

Petition form... you must present your case to students and teachers... have them sign your petition.***Extra credit for Millen or Palosaari***