Wednesday 4/16/14: Homework

Block E:

• Finish your Chapter 7 mind map. Remember, you should have at least 6 quotes taken from the chapter to accompany the items on your map. 
• Read and annotate Chapter 8 in the novel. Complete the "Diving into the Text" handout while you read. We will discuss the chapter in class tomorrow. 
• Read your independent reading book, and review your vocabulary words too!

Block F:

• Today in class, I showed you how I am organizing my ideas for my theme project. I've attached my notes below. Note that I have selected a piece of text to start the process--and I am developing the connections I see among the texts as I think. It is okay that I don't yet have a theme--that will come with time and more thinking. 

• For tomorrow, I would like you to spend 20-30  minutes tonight thinking and planning your project ON PAPER. Be prepared to show me some evidence of your thinking. You can make a mind map, a chart, a free write--whatever works for your learning style. 

Block A:

• Over break, refer to the chapter we read titled " A Famous and Memorable Scene" from Lee Gutkind's book. Use the first excerpt from the story on Frank Sinatra as a model. Follow the syntax and structure of that scene and write your own 3 sentence version on a moment of your own choosing. Type up the scene and bring it to class next week. 
• Also, please read and annotate page 124-134 in the chapter titled "Intimate Details" as well.
• Complete your Art Assignment project if you haven't done so already.
• Check out this link if you have time and feel like watching some "mind blowing"documentaries this week. The Imposter made the list!
• Have a great break!

Block B:

• Read and annotate the CRAZIEST STORY EVER, titled "The Chameleon" by David Grann. If you happen to loose your copy, you can find the story here. It is a TRUE story, folks. In fact, there is a new documentary on the subject available on Netflix (it's called The Imposter).  The story is not at all related to The Great Gatsby, however, I think you will find that both texts share some unusual connections in terms of their exploration of IDENTITY. After you read, please complete a "Recipe for Reading" response (you have the yellow sheet of instructions in your binder!)

• Finish synthesizing the scholarly articles that we read this week, using your notes to complete the graphic organizer. We will use this organizer to begin writing an essay when you return.
• Have a great break!