English 10 P6 Semester 1 (21/22)-2_652 Assignments

Make a copy of your slide show.


Add background, photos/illustrations, fonts, etc. to create a mood that best fits the mood of your passage(s) and your slide show.


Add 1 additional slide that describes why you made your choices. I would prefer you to list the choices and identify your reasoning in bullet points or a chart rather than writing a paragraph.

This extra credit assignment gives you lots of choices.
STEP 1: Choose your Topic
     -My Life as a Gothic Story
                 OR
     -My Prized Possession
STEP 2: Choose a medium for the story.
     -Write a story (minimum 2 pages in length - typed, double spaced)
     -Create a slide show (minimum 5 slides in length)
     -Record a flipgrid (minimum 5 minutes in length)
STEP 3: Complete the extra credit of your choice
STEP 4: Turn in the assignment or the link to the recording.

Create a slide show that highlights the things you discovered about your story choice

KEEP THIS SLIDE SHOW PLAIN - BLACK TEXT ON WHITE BACKGROUND  -  NO DECORATION OR PHOTOS!!!

Slide "1 - Title(s), Author(s), Your Name
Slide 2 - 3-5 Sentence Summary
               For the poetry collection, you will need to write a 2 sentence summary for each.
Slide 3 - Your impression of the passage(s) based on your CLOSE READ.
               Choose 1 quote as an example and explain why it is a good example.
Slide 4 - Describe the Craft & Structure of the Piece(s)
               Choose 1 quote as an example and explain why it is a good example.
Slide 5 - Describe the Author's Style.
               Choose 1 quote as an example and explain why it is a good example.

Complete the READ IT CHART of the text.


In La Rinconada - page 428 (Imagery/Sensory Details)
Poetry Collection - page 440 (Sound Devices - Alliteration & Consonance)
The Thrill of the Chase - page 478 (Sentence Variety)

Complete the CLOSE READ of the text.


In La Rinconada - directions on page 426 (choose at least 3 sections to revisit)
Poetry Collection - page 438 (choose at least 3 sections to revisit - 1 for each piece)
The Thrill of the Chase - page 476 (choose at least 3 sections to revisit)


CLOSE READ Instructions:
Revisit sections of the text you marked during your first read or sections you think are very important.
ANNOTATE details that you notice.
Create a QUESTION that is relevant to the section and ANSWER IT.
What can you CONCLUDE about the section?


I must see ALL 3 Activities for each section in order to give you full credit.

Complete the CHART.


In La Rinconada - page 427 (Literary Nonfiction: Journalism)
Poetry Collection - page 439 (Author's Choices: Speaker & Point of View)
The Thrill of the Chase - page 477 (Literary Nonfiction: Feature Story)

Complete the Comprehension Check.


In La Rinconada - page 425
Poetry Collection - page 437
The Thrill of the Chase - page 475

1. Choose 1 of the following passages to read.
     -In La Rinconada, Peru, Searching for Beauty in Ugliness
     -Poetry Collection: Avarice, The Good Life, Money
     -The Thrill of the Chase
2. Respond in the PRIVATE comment section with your choice. 
3. The press "Turn in".


You will be completing 4 assignments for your choice:
     1. Comprehension Check
     2. Close Reading notations in the text and answering the close reading questions
     3. Analyze Craft & Structure Chart
     4. Author's Style Chart


Consider your choice. Read through all of the activities. Choose the passage and activities that interest you the most.

READ the instructions on page 407 about the photojournalism assignment.


MY REQUIREMENT is that you create a google slide show of your pictures and/or drawings.
     -all of your photos should revolve around a central theme (home life, leisure activities, media, my room, etc)
     -you will need to have a minimum of 5 photos
     -the slide show will consist of 6 slides
          --the opening slide will have your TITLE, THEME, and BACKGROUND information
          --the other slides will have 1 PHOTO and an EXPLANATORY CAPTION


UES THE TREASURES OF TUTANKHAMUN PHOTO ESSAY AS A MODEL FOR YOUR PROJECT

If you attend the fall play and answer the questions on the attached document, you will receive extra credit. The number of points that you receive will be based on the thoroughness of your responses.


Si asistes a la obra de otoño y respondes a las preguntas del documento adjunto, recibirás un crédito extra. El número de puntos que recibas se basará en la exhaustividad de tus respuestas.



如果你参加了秋季演出并回答了所附文件上的问题，你将获得额外的分数。你获得的分数将基于你的回答是否全面。

Answer the questions (1-5) in the ANALYZE THE MEDIA section on page 406.


Look at the words in BOLD to make sure that you do the task required of each question.

Answer questions 1-3 of the Comprehension Check found on page 406.

Look at the assignment on the bottom of page 399, entitled WRITE IT - Notebook.


Dialect is one form of nonstandard language. There are
other forms, including the language common to social media and texting.
Write a brief paragraph in which you describe your morning routine. Use
standard English. Then, write another paragraph on the same topic. Use
nonstandard language variations with which you are familiar.



Use the Google Doc provided to write both paragraphs.

Complete the chart on page 399 - Read It #1. 


Instructions: Mark examples of dialect that appear in the two passages from "Civil Peace" that are shown in the chart on page 399. 
                       Then, revise each passage using STANDARD ENGLISH.

Create a new Google Doc and answer the 5 questions at the bottom of page 396.


Remember that question 1 has two parts: (a) and (b).


Look at the words in BOLD to make sure that you do the task required of each question.

In the textbook on pages 390 - 394, there are 3 CLOSE READ exercises in the margins.
An explanation and example of how to CLOSE READ are located on page 396.
Each exercise asks you to ANNOTATE, answer a QUESTION, and make a conclusion (CONCLUDE).
Do all of these things in the textbook. 
Take pictures or show them to me when you are done. If taking pictures, make sure they are rotated to have the writing upright and the pictures are clear enough for me to read.

Answer the Comprehension Check questions (1-4) on page 395.

On page 383 of the textbook, complete the chart in question 1 of Analyzing Craft and Structure.

YOU NEED TO READ THE DESCRIPTION OF SITUATIONAL IRONY AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE BEFORE ATTEMPTING THE ASSIGNMENT.

You may create a table within a Google doc or you may answer the questions directly in your textbook. Remember, when taking photos of your work to rotate them so I can read them and take clear pictures.

If your textbook is not with you, everything you need is in google classroom in the section ALL THAT GLITTERS. Find the entry for "The Necklace."

Please answer questions 1 - 4 of the Comprehension Check questions on page 381. You may create a Google doc and write down the questions and answers or you may answer the questions directly in your textbook. Remember, when taking photos of your work to rotate them so I can read them and take clear pictures.

If your textbook is not with you, everything you need is in google classroom in the section ALL THAT GLITTERS. Find the entry for "The Necklace."

In the textbook on pages 374 - 379, there are 4 CLOSE READ exercises in the margins.
An explanation and example of how to CLOSE READ are located on page 382.
Each exercise asks you to ANNOTATE, answer a QUESTION, and make a conclusion (CONCLUDE).
Do all of these things in the textbook. 
Take pictures or show them to me when you are done. If taking pictures, make sure they are rotated to have the writing upright and the pictures are clear enough for me to read.

Answer the question in 1 paragraph. Use examples from the text and/or personal experience.

Write a summary of the Launch Text, I Came, I Saw, I Shopped.
The summary needs to be 8 sentences long - 1 sentence for each paragraph.


You will find the text on pages 366-367 of VOLUME 2 of My Perspectives.

After reading the informative text, I Came, I Saw, I Shopped, Complete the table in the attached document.

In column 1 make a list of 10 NEED in your life, items that you cannot live or function without.
In column 2, attach a WANT to your need.
See the example on the document for clarification.

Watch the clip - Hip-Hop & Shakespeare? Akala at TEDxAldeburgh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSbtkLA3GrY

Answer the following questions:

First response

From the title, what did you think this clip was about?

Similarities

From the lyrics at the beginning, what is similar about the examples Akala used?
 

Iambic Pentameter

What example does Akala use to explain it and why it is a rhythm we can relate to as humans?

 

Important Points

List one important point Akala makes in the video and explain its significance in your own words.

Please complete the Google form that asks about your classwork.

Create a poster to visually support your point of view of the question: What is the allure of fear?


Use your imagination. Use images that you print out in combination with key word and quotes.


How you organize the poster is up to you. But you should remember that a poster is primarily VISUAL.


This assignment is not required. Points will be given for how well you clearly communicate your point of view and for your creativity,

Does TWILIGHT contain all of the elements found in traditional GOTHIC LITERATURE?
In order to answer the question, complete the table.
Use the Elements of Gothic Literature document to make sure your answers are specific.

There are 4 identified elements of MODERN GOTHIC literature.
Find at least 2 examples of each element within the movie.
Extra points will be given for examples that use exact quotes along with the explanation.

Complete the attached doc that will have you find specific evidence for your opinion/claim.

Define ALLURE.
Write down 5 synonyms for the word ALLURE.
Create 2 questions that ask basically the same question but use different words.

Brainstorm at least 5 events that occur in a society that capitalize on humanity’s desire to feel fear.

Decide what your opinion is on the essential question.


HOMEWORK:
Develop a list of 5 outside resources that you can use to support your opinion.
For each resource include:
1 sentence description of the site and how it supports your opinion
--Web pages should list the URLs
--Books or magazine articles should list the name, author, publisher/magazine, and publication date

Using your Explanatory Presentation, complete the following task:


RECORD yourself presenting your slides using the chrome extension SCREENCASTIFY.


-Recorded with the CAMERA ON

-Show INTEREST/ENTHUSIASM in the presentation

-DO NOT read word-for-word from the slide

-USE conversational language in the presentation

-EXPLAIN more fully beyond the information on the slide

-SPEAK SLOWLY - use a moderate pace so we can absorb the information

-Be sure to ENUNCIATE so words are clearly understood




WHEN THE RECORDING IS COMPLETE, ATTACH A LINK OF THE RECORDING TO THIS ASSIGNMENT
   do not try to upload the recording. It is too big and will take too long.

Create a Practice Recording of your presentation.


Attach the link to this assignment.



The purposes are to get you familiar with the process, to test the link, and to record your practice. YOU SHOULD BE PRACTICING THE SKILLS THAT WILL BE GRADED. You will find the grading rubric in the assignment: RECORD YOUR PRESENTATION.


You may complete 2 Practice Recordings - 1 in class, 1 at home.


You will receive extra credit for both recordings.

Create a Google Slides Presentation answering the following question:
In literature, how does a sense of uncertainty help to create an atmosphere of fear?


Support your reasoning with textual evidence
-Use examples from the texts that have been read in class (The Fall of the House of Usher, House Taken Over, Where Is Here?) and 1 other text from My Perspectives. Choices are:
page 51 - How to Tell You Are Reading a Gothic Novel-In Pictures
page 83 - from The Dream Collector
page 91 - Why do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?
page 102 - beware: do not read this poem
page 104 - The Raven
page 108 - Windigo


I have attached a doc entitled Suggested Slide Order. This will help you organize your presentation slides.

Make a copy of your presentation AS IS at the end of the day today. Turn in the copy.
In the private comment bar - Write a brief 1 sentence explanation of what you accomplished.



I will give a progress grade based on the work that you complete today.


TODAY'S GOAL:
Complete 2 slides.

Make a copy of your presentation AS IS at the end of the day today. Turn in the copy.
In the private comment bar - Write a brief 1 sentence explanation of what you accomplished.



I will give a progress grade based on the work that you complete today.


TODAY'S GOAL:
Complete 2 slides.

Make a copy of your presentation AS IS at the end of the day today. Turn in the copy.
In the private comment bar - Write a brief 1 sentence explanation of what you accomplished.



I will give a progress grade based on the work that you complete today.


TODAY'S GOAL:
Complete 2 slides.

This is an Extra Credit assignment. 


Record yourself reading your narrative.
-Add emotion to accentuate the story.
-Use your voice to add suspense and/or mystery
-Be expressive with your facial expressions and body language.


The amount of extra credit will be based on your commitment to making the narrative come to life in the audience's imagination.

You may choose to do this assignment solo or with a seat partner.


Write a narrative that extends the scope of "Where Is Here?" Make sure that your narrative stays true to the characterizations, style, and tone of the story. Choose one of the following topics:
     -Write a PREQUEL that reveals the stranger's past. (see more detailed instructions on page 81).
     -Write a SEQUEL in which the stranger returns to the house after some time has passed. (see more detailed instructions on page 81).
     -Write a POLICE REPORT filed after the stranger leaves. (see more detailed instructions on page 81).


You MUST COMPLETE:
-Read the complete instructions on the top of page 81.
-Project Plan on the bottom of page 81.
-Narrative between 4 - 6 paragraphs in length


ATTACH THE FOLLOWING:
     -a photo of the Project Plan
     -a copy of the narrative

(Remember, late work now loses 10% of your points per day)



Complete the COMPREHENSION CHECK on page 77.
  --Questions 1-5 only



Attach a CLEAR, UPRIGHT photos of page 77.

(Remember, late work now loses 10% of your points per day)



ANNOTATE by marking words that reveal the passage's mood and key passages/claims by the author.
-don't over annotate. 
     Circle a maximum of 8 words to reveal the passage's mood
     Underline or highlight a maximum of 2 important claims made in the passage
-key passages should be very significant



Attach CLEAR, UPRIGHT photos of the pages you annotated.

Complete the table about Modern Gothic, Magical Realism, and Gothic Literature. For each element, summarize the key points. Color code which points are the same.

You may use your digital material, handouts, and the textbook to help you formulate your answers.

Read the story and complete the attached worksheet.


Notice: who the story is about, what happens, when and where it happens, and why those involved react as they do.
Connect:  ideas within the selection to what you already know and what you have already read.

Read the top of the doc carefully and complete the questions for the passage Where is Here?


ANSWER THE QUESTIONS FULLY
   -give detailed examples
   -explain your examples in relationship to the questions

Complete pages 1 & 2 of the house Taken Over worksheets.


Pages 3 & 4 are extra credit.

(Remember, late work now loses 10% of your points per day)



Complete the COMPREHENSION CHECK on page 43.
  --Questions 1-5 only



Attach a CLEAR, UPRIGHT photos of page 43.

(Remember, late work now loses 10% of your points per day)



ANNOTATE by marking words that reveal the author's mood and key passages/claims by the author.
-don't over annotate.
-key passages should be very significant



Attach CLEAR, UPRIGHT photos of the pages you annotated.

Answer the following questions about Magical Realism and Gothic Literature.


You may use your digital material, handouts, and the textbook to help you formulate your answers.

Read the story and complete the attached worksheet.


There will be separate assignments for turning in the photos of your annotated text and the comprehension tex.

Use the Elements of Gothic Literature handout to show or highlight the similarities between Magical Realism and Gothic Literature.

Use the doc to answer the question:
Why is The Fall of the House of Usher an excellent example of Gothic literature?
Please cover all 7 Elements of Gothic Literature.
For each element, include a quote or reference to the story. Include the page number.
No easy format is required.

Watch the 2 videos attached here.


They will help you complete the assignments due on September 1st.

(Remember, late work now loses 10% of your points per day)



ANNOTATE by marking vocabulary and key passages.
-don't over annotate.
-vocabulary is on page 12
-key passages should be very significant



Attach CLEAR, UPRIGHT photos of the pages you annotated.

(Remember, late work now loses 10% of your points per day)



Complete the COMPREHENSION CHECK on page 31.



Attach a CLEAR, UPRIGHT photos of page 31.

(Remember, late work now loses 10% of your points per day)

***I have included a link to the youtube narration of the text.****

During the first Read, fill in the attached doc.

ANNOTATE by marking vocabulary and key passages.
-don't over annotate.
-vocabulary is on page 12
-key passages should be very significant
YOU WILL TURN PHOTOS OF THIS IN ON ANOTHER GOOGLE CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENT


Complete the COMPREHENSION CHECK on page 31.
YOU WILL TURN PHOTOS OF THIS IN ON ANOTHER GOOGLE CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENT

Answer the Questions

Once you have turned in your set of questions:
1. Get a classmate's set of questions from Ms. D.
2. Answer the questions.
     -Be specific in your answers
3. If a question is unclear
     a. Highlight it
     b. explain why you cannot answer it
     c. Suggest a question to replace it.
.
Attach a copy of the paper to this assignment AND turn it in to Ms. D.


For anyone who has NOT COMPLETED their own set of text-dependent questions and has not received a classmate's questions:
Answer one set of questions that are attached. (Make a copy of the doc).
Last names A-L answer Sample A.
Last Names M-Z answer Sample B

Write 1 text-dependent question for each of the 6 levels listed on the doc. Use the passage, My Introduction to Gothic Literature, as the basis for the questions. (Listed as Material in Week 3)

What is the author doing in the paragraphs? Starting with a verb, write a brief statement in the attached doc that explains what the author does.

(see the doc for examples)

Answer the following questions about the choices you made while completing the Reading with Purpose assignment.


1. What did you circle as key terms and why?

2. What did you underline as the author’s claim and why?


Share your responses with your assigned partner.


Answer the 3rd question:


3. Would you like to revise or add on to your markings based on your partner’s observations. Explain why or why not.

The author discusses how she developed an interest in Gothic Literature. While you read, circle key terms and underline claims.

Please upload a photo of your group discussion summary completed on Tuesday, August 17.

Read the passage "My Introduction to Gothic Literature."

Complete the 2 Reading Logs for today's FIRST READ.


Each log should be a minimum of 3 sentences in length. There is no maximum.


Remember the difference between SUMMARY & REFLECTION

Answer each of the following questions. Each response should be 1 paragraph (5 - 8 sentences) in length.

1. What is the allure of fear?


2. How do the images on pages 2 - 125 of the textbook aid in providing an element of fear?

Please write 3-5 sentences explaining your impression of ( & how you feel about) the images/pictures in the textbook on pages 2 - 125.

Please read the 21/22 English 10 Letter & Syllabus.
Print the Signature Page and complete your section.


Share the document with your parents/guardians.
Have them complete their section of the Signature Page.


Scan or take a picture of the Signature Page and upload it before the due date.

Directions:
Answer the questions about Routine, Spending Time. Mindset, Assets/Issues.
Use the suitcase handout.
On the outside - personalize your suitcase with as many facets of you as possible
Please include your complete name (first & last) on one luggage tag
Inside (side 1) - represent all of your positives and assets with words or imagesInside (side 2) - represent  all of your challenges and anxieties with words or imagesCut out your suitcase and add something to be a clasp to keep your baggage closed.

Complete the Routine Chart that you received in class.


Scan or take a photo of both sides of the document.
Upload it to this assignment.

Complete the handout "How am I going to spend my time?" that was given in class.


Answer the following questions on the back:
     -What was the most difficult part about the first day of school?
     -What was the most enjoyable part about the first day of school?
     -What are you looking forward to this year?
     - What are you worried about for this year?


Scan or take a photo of both sides of the document.
Upload it to this assignment.