Thursday 12.21.17: Homework

Block E:

Write a 3-2-1 response on what we’ve read thus far
in “On the Rainy River.”(3 observations, 2 questions, and 1 opinion).

Block A:

Choice piece (inspired by Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) due by 7am Friday!

Blocks F and B:

Creative Writing

Here's a link to Andrew Stanton's TED talk that we watched today. (The talk begins with an inappropriate joke, so feel free to fast-forward to the 1:15 mark)

Tuesday 12.19.17

B block:
Respond to the questions on the story "Notes" for tomorrow.

C Block:
1. Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz.
2. Write a one-pager on the film Moonrise Kingdom for tomorrow. Here are some things to consider:

Block E:
1. Fill out the pie chart on "The Things They Carried" story. Be sure to include specific quotes and story details in your response.

Block F:
Respond to the story "In the Field" using the handout I gave you in class today. Refer to the text as you write your response.

Monday 12.18.17: Homework

Block E:
"The Things I Carry" personal essay is due tomorrow. Please bring a printed copy with you to class to turn in.

Block F:
Complete the reading record and questions for "Notes" tonight.

Block A:
Find and read a film review on Eternal Sunshine. Cite the source, and pull 3-5 sentences out of the review that resonate with you. Be ready to write about what you found tomorrow.

In addition, you should begin to brainstorm ideas for this week's Choice piece, which will be inspired by the film and our discussion of story structure. Your choice piece will be due on Thursday.

Friday 12.15.17: Homework

Block F:
Finish reading "Speaking of Courage" for Monday.

Block A:
Take some time this weekend to write down your questions, observations, and connections from what we've watched thus far in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. So far, does it seem that a spotless mind brings eternal sunshine?

Block B:
Finish reading "Speaking of Courage."
If you did not finish your "star" chart on the interview, "The Man I Killed," and "Ambush," do so this weekend as well!

Block C:
Study for Wednesday's vocabulary quiz.
We'll finish the film Moonrise Kingdom on Tuesday.

Thursday 12.14.17: Homework

Block A:
Update your notes from the part of the film we watched today. What do you notice thus far about story structure? Be specific and pay attention to the details!

Block B:
Revise your "Things I Carry" essay using the new mentor text by Tyler G. as inspiration (HERE's a copy). Consider adding more detail and voice to your piece. 

Block C:
Your revised Room Comparative essay is due to TURNITIN.COM by tomorrow. If you need help signing in to our class on Turnitin, see yesterday's post.

Block E:
Complete your own version of "The Things I Carry" essay and upload it to the Google classroom by Tuesday. If you need some inspiration, check out THIS student's version of the essay.

Wednesday 12.13.17: Homework

Block C:
Please upload your Room Comparative essay revisions to TURNITIN.com.

The class ID code to join is: 16959289              The password is Englishrocks

Block E:
Study for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow! Really, it's tomorrow.

Block F:
Complete the "Star" organizer using important language, ideas, and motifs found in "The Man I Killed," "Ambush," and the interview we watched with Tim O'Brien and Nate Fick. If you want to watch any part of the interview again, you can do so BELOW:

Also, be sure to print out your revised copy of "The Things I Carry" personal essay due on Friday.

Monday 12.11.17:Homework

Block A:
Find a book or a movie that you know well and come prepared to dissect it's structure.

Block B:
Work on your "Things I Carry" essay revision due Friday 12.15

Block C:
Work on your Room Comparative Essay revision due on Friday 12.15.

Friday 12.8.17: Homework

Block B:
This weekend, read "The Man I Killed" and make a reading record of your observations and important quotes and details.

Block C:
Write a thoughtful and specific reflection on "The Body" presentations. Bring it with you on Monday, along with your orange notecard to turn in for credit.

Also, continue working on your Comparative essay revision on Room. It's due on Friday 12.15.

Block E:
Be sure that your Big Fish analytical paragraph is complete and uploaded to the Google classroom.
We will begin our new text next week.

Study for Tuesday's vocabulary quiz!

Block F:
Work on your "Things I Carry" revision due on Friday 12/15/17

Thursday 12.7.17: Homework

Block E:
Complete your analytical paragraph on Big Fish by the end of the day Friday! Use lots of good examples from the text to support your claim.
Also, read and annotate the personal essay titled "The Things I Carry" for tomorrow.

Block F:
Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz and begin revising your "Things I Carry" personal essay.

Block A:
Upload your Choice piece to the Google classroom and bring me your paperwork if you've submitted your work to the Scholastic Awards. I will need to mail the forms and payment by the end of the day on Friday!

Wednesday 12.6.17: Homework

Ooops! Sorry folks...I forgot to update the blog after the crazy half day! Here's Wednesday's homework:

Block A:
Your choice piece and/or entry for the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition are due by the end of the block on Thursday. You'll have writing time on Thursday to finish/print/etc.

Block B:
Study for Friday's vocabulary quiz!

Block C:
1. Read and annotate the scholarly article by Arthur Biddle. You will respond to his argument on Friday's quiz.
2. Also, study your vocabulary words for Friday's quiz.
3. Write a reflection on "The Body" presentations, due on Monday.

Tuesday 12.5.17: Homework

Block C:
Study your new vocabulary words for Friday's quiz.
Begin revising your Room Comparative essay due on 12/15.
We'll finish presentations tomorrow!

Block E:
Complete the handout titled "Responding to Big Fish." You do NOT need to write the paragraph--just write planning notes so you'll be ready to write in class.

Study your new vocabulary words for the quiz on Tuesday 12/12.

Block F:
Read "Stockings" and "Church" through the lens of your chosen MOTIF. Create a reading record for both stories to record your observations and important quotes or language

Study your new vocabulary words for Friday's quiz!

Monday 12.4.17: Homework

Block E:
Update your notes on Big Fish for tomorrow. I'll check them while we finish the film.

Block F:
Write a one-page, thoughtful reflection on "Sweetheart of the Song Tra-Bong" for tomorrow. Use evidence from your Venn diagrams in your response.

Block A:
Choice piece due on Thursday this week.
All paperwork for the Scholastic Art and Writing Contest is due by Thursday as well!

Block B:
Read and create a reading record for the stories "Church" and "Stockings."
Remember, this time you are reading through the lens of your chosen MOTIF. What do you notice?

Friday 12.1.17: Homework

Block A:
1. Write a letter of feedback to your classmate. Use the guidelines on the hand-out I gave you last week. Be specific, positive, and constructive!

2. Next week, we will work on refining submissions for the Scholastic Art and Writing competition. Use the weekend to select some pieces of writing (or art) that you might like to submit. You can learn more by looking at the website: The Scholastic Art and Writing Competition. The deadline for submissions is DECEMBER 14th!


Block B:
Finish reading the last few pages of "The Sweetheart of the Song Tra-Bong" and complete the Venn Diagram packet and written response on the back. We will debrief the story together on Monday. I will be checking your work, so be sure to bring it with you!

Block C:
Continue to prepare for your presentations! We have just a few more to go!