English 10A Assignments
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Periods 1, 2, 6 ONLY
Complete the following reading assignments from your Interactive Reader along with the reflections / graphic organizers to help you understand and think about the themes in the story.
By the Waters of Babylon
Dial versus Digital
As always, email if you have questions. It make take me a few days as I may not check my email daily.
50 points for each story.
Complete the following reading assignments from your Interactive Reader along with the reflections / graphic organizers to help you understand and think about the themes in the story.
By the Waters of Babylon
- Complete p. 16 and read "Key to the Story."
- Read and annotate (take notes, highlight/underline text, ask questions) the story in the InterActive Reader. Particularly, look for who has power in the story and answers to the following questions. Where does the person's power come from? How is language something that gives power? How does the lack of language/literacy (the ability to read and write) keep the narrator from having power?
- Complete the study guide questions given to you and page 31.
Dial versus Digital
- Complete the chart on page 54 before reading.
- In the blank space on page 54 answer the following questions: Does technology improve our lives or does it make separate us from other people and distract us from the important things in life? Be specific (i.e. what do you think is important in life; what kinds of technology do think improve life).
- As you read, annotate for cause and effect (according to the writer) and tone (words with connotations that reveal the writer's attitude towards the topic). Also, don't forget to look up words you don't know and write down questions you don't know.
- Complete the charts on pages 59 and 60.
As always, email if you have questions. It make take me a few days as I may not check my email daily.
50 points for each story.
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Period 3 ONLY
Read Fahrenheit 451 and complete the packet.
Read instructions for each page in the handout and look at the examples.
Email if you have any questions. It may take me a few days to respond as I may not check my email daily.
Read Fahrenheit 451 and complete the packet.
Read instructions for each page in the handout and look at the examples.
Email if you have any questions. It may take me a few days to respond as I may not check my email daily.
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Extra Credit Periods 1, 2, 6:
Read The Giver and complete the packet.
Read instructions for each page in the handout and look at the examples.
Email if you have any questions. It may take me a few days to respond as I may not check my email daily.
Read The Giver and complete the packet.
Read instructions for each page in the handout and look at the examples.
Email if you have any questions. It may take me a few days to respond as I may not check my email daily.
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Book Review Guidelines and Rubric
A book review is a personal response to a book written to share with others your evaluation of a book. The book review should give the reader a general idea of what the book is about (characters, conflicts, themes), but is not a retelling of each and every event in the book. More importantly, you will tell the reader what insights, if any, you gained from reading the book. You should also mention any literary techniques the author used well or did not use well. For example, did the writer create characters that seemed real or interesting to you? If so, give examples of this from the book. If not, give examples of this from the book.
There is no right or wrong number of paragraphs for a book review; however, if you follow the guidelines below, you should have a solid book review. Once you have these basics, feel free to add your own sense of style, creativity, and voice to the piece.
Introduction (Paragraph 1):
Introduce the author, the title of the book, and the genre of the book. You may want to tell something about the author (any awards, type of story he/she is know for, have you read things by him/her before?). Next, tell us what the book is about and why kind of book it is. Do not give away the entire story. (Example: Their Eyes Were Watching God is a novel about a black woman’s discovery of the meaning of life and love through the creation of her identity.) You want to create a sense of curiosity for your reader to continue reading your review and, perhaps, to read the book. To close off the introductory paragraph you should tell the reader something about the style of the book and how you liked it. (Example: Hurston uses a dreamy, poetical style to whisk the reader through the ups and downs of Janie’s life. Through this book, I was able to experience another’s woman struggle that is not so different than the struggle of women today though the story takes place in a different time and place. In reading this book, I not only enjoyed Hurston’s masterful prose, but I made a new friend in Janie.)
Body (Paragraphs 1-3 – more or less depending on your writing style and book)
In this section you will give more details about the characters and events in the book, but still will not fully give away the ending of the book. Remember, you want to inspire others to read the book, not ruin it for them. You should also focus on literary techniques that you think the author used particularly well or particularly badly. How you organize this depends on what you want to say about the book, but each paragraph must have a clear topic statement then give examples from the book and your interpretation of those examples to support the topic statement. You cannot and should cover ever detail of the book. (Examples: In your first body paragraph you may focus on the main character and good of a job the author did in making the character engaging and interesting. Your next body paragraph may focus on the conflicts the character had to face and overcome and how she/he did that. Your third body paragraph could focus on the major themes of the novel – that is, what insight about life does it give (or try to give) to the reader.)
Conclusion (Final Paragraph)
This paragraph will sum up your paper. You will restate your thesis statement (from the introduction) and your main ideas (the topic sentences of your body paragraphs. You will also give us your final impressions of the book and directly or implicitly tell your reader whether or not she/he would want to read it. You may qualify your recommendations for specific groups (Example: If you are a woman struggling to assert yourself in a world still run mostly by men, you would definitely enjoy and be inspired by Janie’s story.)
Remember, you must type and format your paper according my class guidelines (double spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins) and include the header with your name, period, and date.
Some other formatting notes:
• When using direct quotes be sure to correctly punctuate your quotations and use a proper citation. (Use class notes and examples in our daily paragraph editing. See me if you are still not sure how to do this.)
• Titles are underlined.
• After you give the full name of the author, you may use the author’s last name only when writing about her/him. Do not use the writer’s first name without using her/his last name.
• Whenever you make a new point, you must provide a quote or paraphrased reference to support your point and then give your interpretation of that reference (that is, tell the reader explicitly how you think the quote supports your point). Does this sound a bit repetitive? Maybe you it is, but your reader, it will be clear and convincing writing.
Remember this report is to express your opinions and reactions to the book as well as to show me what you learned from reading it. It may be a bit more informal (humorous or personal) than a traditional research paper, but should not include slang or informal language.
10th Grade: 100 point Independent Reading Grade
11th Grade: Extra Credit -- 40 Point Classwork Grade
A book review is a personal response to a book written to share with others your evaluation of a book. The book review should give the reader a general idea of what the book is about (characters, conflicts, themes), but is not a retelling of each and every event in the book. More importantly, you will tell the reader what insights, if any, you gained from reading the book. You should also mention any literary techniques the author used well or did not use well. For example, did the writer create characters that seemed real or interesting to you? If so, give examples of this from the book. If not, give examples of this from the book.
There is no right or wrong number of paragraphs for a book review; however, if you follow the guidelines below, you should have a solid book review. Once you have these basics, feel free to add your own sense of style, creativity, and voice to the piece.
Introduction (Paragraph 1):
Introduce the author, the title of the book, and the genre of the book. You may want to tell something about the author (any awards, type of story he/she is know for, have you read things by him/her before?). Next, tell us what the book is about and why kind of book it is. Do not give away the entire story. (Example: Their Eyes Were Watching God is a novel about a black woman’s discovery of the meaning of life and love through the creation of her identity.) You want to create a sense of curiosity for your reader to continue reading your review and, perhaps, to read the book. To close off the introductory paragraph you should tell the reader something about the style of the book and how you liked it. (Example: Hurston uses a dreamy, poetical style to whisk the reader through the ups and downs of Janie’s life. Through this book, I was able to experience another’s woman struggle that is not so different than the struggle of women today though the story takes place in a different time and place. In reading this book, I not only enjoyed Hurston’s masterful prose, but I made a new friend in Janie.)
Body (Paragraphs 1-3 – more or less depending on your writing style and book)
In this section you will give more details about the characters and events in the book, but still will not fully give away the ending of the book. Remember, you want to inspire others to read the book, not ruin it for them. You should also focus on literary techniques that you think the author used particularly well or particularly badly. How you organize this depends on what you want to say about the book, but each paragraph must have a clear topic statement then give examples from the book and your interpretation of those examples to support the topic statement. You cannot and should cover ever detail of the book. (Examples: In your first body paragraph you may focus on the main character and good of a job the author did in making the character engaging and interesting. Your next body paragraph may focus on the conflicts the character had to face and overcome and how she/he did that. Your third body paragraph could focus on the major themes of the novel – that is, what insight about life does it give (or try to give) to the reader.)
Conclusion (Final Paragraph)
This paragraph will sum up your paper. You will restate your thesis statement (from the introduction) and your main ideas (the topic sentences of your body paragraphs. You will also give us your final impressions of the book and directly or implicitly tell your reader whether or not she/he would want to read it. You may qualify your recommendations for specific groups (Example: If you are a woman struggling to assert yourself in a world still run mostly by men, you would definitely enjoy and be inspired by Janie’s story.)
Remember, you must type and format your paper according my class guidelines (double spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins) and include the header with your name, period, and date.
Some other formatting notes:
• When using direct quotes be sure to correctly punctuate your quotations and use a proper citation. (Use class notes and examples in our daily paragraph editing. See me if you are still not sure how to do this.)
• Titles are underlined.
• After you give the full name of the author, you may use the author’s last name only when writing about her/him. Do not use the writer’s first name without using her/his last name.
• Whenever you make a new point, you must provide a quote or paraphrased reference to support your point and then give your interpretation of that reference (that is, tell the reader explicitly how you think the quote supports your point). Does this sound a bit repetitive? Maybe you it is, but your reader, it will be clear and convincing writing.
Remember this report is to express your opinions and reactions to the book as well as to show me what you learned from reading it. It may be a bit more informal (humorous or personal) than a traditional research paper, but should not include slang or informal language.
10th Grade: 100 point Independent Reading Grade
11th Grade: Extra Credit -- 40 Point Classwork Grade
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Assignment
Extra Credit:
Listen and respond to speeches from the Democratic and Republican National Conventions to learn about current history and to learn more about persuasion.
NOTE: THERE ARE REVISED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING UP YOUR BLOGGER ACCOUNT IF YOU LOST YOUR LAUSD EMAIL OR IF YOU CANNOT GET IT TO WORK WITH YOUR LAUSD EMAIL.
Listen and respond to speeches from the Democratic and Republican National Conventions to learn about current history and to learn more about persuasion.
11th Grade assignment: American Values and Persusaion
NOTE: THERE ARE REVISED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING UP YOUR BLOGGER ACCOUNT IF YOU LOST YOUR LAUSD EMAIL OR IF YOU CANNOT GET IT TO WORK WITH YOUR LAUSD EMAIL.
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With your team, you will debate the team assigned the opposing side of your assigned issue. Debates will be held in class on August 25 - 27. Briefs are due on August 25th. If you are not prepared or are absent on the date assigned, you will be given a zero. Make-up dates are available only with a parent's note and a doctor's note and will likely not be able to be scheduled until after the mid-semester break.
MODIFIED PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE
1. RESOLVED: The general population is unable to rule themselves, making a government with absolute authority necessary.
2. RESOLVED: Democracy is the best form of government.
3. RESOLVED: The primary role of the government is to ensure the safety of the people by any means necessary.
4. RESOLVED: It is the government's job to promote equal rights by any means necessary.
5. RESOLVED: Women’s equality should be protected by the constitution.
6. RESOLVED: Since literacy is power, to maintain peace and order, a government must control who has access to this power.
Modified Order & Time Sequence
Speaker Aff 1 Affirmative Case 3 minutes
Speaker Neg 1 Negative Case 3 minutes
Crossfire (A1/N1) 3 minutes
Speaker Aff 2 Affirmative Extension 3 minutes
Speaker Neg 2 Negative Extension 3 minutes
Crossfire (A2/N2) 3 minutes
Speaker Aff 3 Rebuttal and Summary 3 minutes
Speaker Neg 3 Rebuttal and Summary 3 minutes
Grand Crossfire 4 minutes
Speaker Aff 4 Summary and Final Focus 3 minutes
Speaker Neg 4 Summary and Final Focus 3 minutes
2 minutes of Prep Time per Side
TOTAL TIME 38 MINUTES
Speaker Responsibilities
• Develop notes form primary texts and supporting texts
➢ 1 academic article or analytical text provided (History class readings)
➢ Find 1 additional academic support text (from this class)
➢ 3 supporting text minimum (incl. primary text)
• Compose a 1-2 page, two-draft speech or debate brief, typed, double-spaced, 12-pt. font (600-700 words)
• Submit properly formatted Works Cited list
• Prepare for delivery and cross-examination
MODIFIED PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE
1. RESOLVED: The general population is unable to rule themselves, making a government with absolute authority necessary.
2. RESOLVED: Democracy is the best form of government.
3. RESOLVED: The primary role of the government is to ensure the safety of the people by any means necessary.
4. RESOLVED: It is the government's job to promote equal rights by any means necessary.
5. RESOLVED: Women’s equality should be protected by the constitution.
6. RESOLVED: Since literacy is power, to maintain peace and order, a government must control who has access to this power.
Modified Order & Time Sequence
Speaker Aff 1 Affirmative Case 3 minutes
Speaker Neg 1 Negative Case 3 minutes
Crossfire (A1/N1) 3 minutes
Speaker Aff 2 Affirmative Extension 3 minutes
Speaker Neg 2 Negative Extension 3 minutes
Crossfire (A2/N2) 3 minutes
Speaker Aff 3 Rebuttal and Summary 3 minutes
Speaker Neg 3 Rebuttal and Summary 3 minutes
Grand Crossfire 4 minutes
Speaker Aff 4 Summary and Final Focus 3 minutes
Speaker Neg 4 Summary and Final Focus 3 minutes
2 minutes of Prep Time per Side
TOTAL TIME 38 MINUTES
Speaker Responsibilities
• Develop notes form primary texts and supporting texts
➢ 1 academic article or analytical text provided (History class readings)
➢ Find 1 additional academic support text (from this class)
➢ 3 supporting text minimum (incl. primary text)
• Compose a 1-2 page, two-draft speech or debate brief, typed, double-spaced, 12-pt. font (600-700 words)
• Submit properly formatted Works Cited list
• Prepare for delivery and cross-examination
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1. Set up your blogger account
2. Complete the assignments posted on our class blog
Use the link below
2. Complete the assignments posted on our class blog
Use the link below
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In your Interactive Reader:
Periods 1, 2, 6:
Read Harrison Bergeron and complete the graphic organizer on page 13 regarding theme.
Period 3:
Read By the Waters of Babylon again and think about what you know after our discussion and see if you can grasp any more of the clues that are offered.
Think about parallels to this experience and in this story to the Parable of the Cave. Be ready to discuss on Monday.
Periods 1, 2, 6:
Read Harrison Bergeron and complete the graphic organizer on page 13 regarding theme.
Period 3:
Read By the Waters of Babylon again and think about what you know after our discussion and see if you can grasp any more of the clues that are offered.
Think about parallels to this experience and in this story to the Parable of the Cave. Be ready to discuss on Monday.