4th Period- English 9H Assignments

Prompt: Identity is a motif that is portrayed in every major text studied this year. Consider the four texts: Night, The Joy Luck Club, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, discuss how a person's identity is created using three of the texts to support your claim. 

Requirements
Structured 5 paragraph essay with introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion
Each body paragraph should center around a different text and provide specific evidence and commentary that supports the role of a parent, as specified in the thesis statement
Note: ALL THREE BODY PARAGRAPHS NEED TO SUPPORT THE SAME CLAIM
You must use Romeo and Juliet as one text of evidence, the other two are your choice
You do not have to include a quotes, but your evidence from any of those novels should reference specific parts of the text, not general plot summary
MLA format with proper headings, titling, spacing, margins, and standard fontProper mechanics, grammar, and spelling, with minimal errors

Watch video in class. Transcript is below if needed for a second reference.

In 1944, federal judge Learned Hand gave a speech on the spirit of liberty, in which he reflected:

I often wonder whether we do not rest our hopes too much upon constitutions, upon laws, and upon courts. These are false hopes; believe me, these are false hopes. Liberty dies in the hearts of men and women; when it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can save it.

The article provides  insight to poor women in the south with similar backgrounds as Mayella Ewell. 

Assuming this is true of Mayella, what assumption can be made about what happened during Mayella's interaction with Tom Robinson?


Write a thesis statement and two topic sentences

Atticus instructs Scout and Jem that “it's a sin to kill a Mockingbird.” What does this advice mean? Look for evidence in the text to help you explain. What literary devices does Harper Lee use to communicate how Scout and Jem describe Atticus in how he proceeds to “take care’ of Tim Johnson.What is courage? Compare Atticus's decision to represent Tom Robinson with Mrs. Dubose's decision to kick her morphine habit before her death. In what ways are their convictions similar and different? How are they both courageous?Scout notices that Jem, who has turned 12 at the beginning of Ch. 12, has changed. Describe how Jem is different. How has the relationship between the siblings changed?How does the woman named Lula react when she sees Scout and Jem arrive at the First Purchase Church with Calpurnia? Why do you think she reacts as she does? How do the other congregants of the First Purchase react to Scout and Jem’s presence? After going to Calpurnia’s church, Scout states, “That Calpurnia led a modest double life never dawned on me.” In what sense does Calpurnia lead a double life? Scout tells us, “Aunt Alexandra fitted into the world of Maycomb like a hand into a glove, but never into the world of Jem and me.” Based on what you have learned so far, how is the world of Scout and jem different from the “world of Maycomb”? What factors make these worlds different?

Questions for poems and short story- submit one per group

1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement: People are generally good. Try to justify a percentage.
2. What is the difference between a law and a custom and which is more difficult to change?

3. What were the consequences for questioning segregation/Jim Crow? How were the responses different between black/white or men/women?
4. What characters, choices or events does this shed light on in TKAM?

Questions: 

How does seeking revenge promote peace and justice?
Comprehension Check: 1-5
Analyze Media 1-2

See Slide Show

What comments do you have about the video?
What are your thoughts on how the Black community of Maycomb must feel about their place in town? How do they live?
Mention details about the town we have learned from Scout.

See Slide Show

Choose one motif from the list and construct a one sentence theme.

1.Which statement do you most agree with?
-Social progress is only possible if you have a powerful leader.
-Social progress is only possible if it comes from the people.
2. "I Have a Dream" speech: Where have you heard it before? Why do you remember it?
3. Do we live in a fair and just world? What would this type of society look like? What steps can be taken to ensure that we leave a better world for future generations?

For each section, complete a spread of notes highlighting important information from each story. 


Please rely on your own interpretation of the novel to guide you rather than online sources. This is a good chance to practice making your own inferences and analysis.


Each section should be full and contain multiple pieces of information. Things you may include:

Plot details
Interesting quotes
Commentary on important passages
Personal connections with the text
Characterization on each woman; notes on her relationship with her mom/daughter
Motifs, themes, symbols you find
Internal/external conflicts for each character's story with interpretation
At the end of the unit, these spreads will be your study guides for the final test and essay so the more you include, the more helpful this tool will be.

1. Read article
2. Write about a family tradition. What is the purpose? What activities do you do? What is the significance to your family?- 75 words

For each section, complete a spread of notes highlighting important information from each story. 


Please rely on your own interpretation of the novel to guide you rather than online sources. This is a good chance to practice making your own inferences and analysis.


Each section should be full and contain multiple pieces of information. Things you may include:

Plot details
Interesting quotes
Commentary on important passages
Personal connections with the text
Characterization on each woman; notes on her relationship with her mom/daughter
Motifs, themes, symbols you find
Internal/external conflicts for each character's story with interpretation
At the end of the unit, these spreads will be your study guides for the final test and essay so the more you include, the more helpful this tool will be.

1. Choose one example of your literary analysis to post as a paragraph.
2. Use the stems to put everything together
In the novel, _____, by ____ the author uses _(literary term)__ in chapter ___ in order to convey how __(what point is he trying to make)___. __(context sentence)___. _(transition into quote). He does this to __(commentary)___.

Write a one paragraph commentary starting the author's purpose inn writing the preface.

Read the story from Unit 2 (the same unit as "Cost of Survival")


Make notations as you read and answer the close read questions in the margins.


Use the attached slide show as a guide.


At the end of the reading you will answer the questions at the end of the story and submit. The questions are on the last slide of the presentation.

On a document or separate sheet of paper, respond to each question. All answers need to be at least 50 words. 


1.All individuals express and are exposed to prejudice. 


2. Sometimes, when a country is in chaos, it’s better to have a strong leader who can take charge, even if it isn’t democratic.”


3. If you are following orders, it isn’t up to you to decide if it’s right or wrong: a good soldier obeys orders.

4. Sometimes, it’s better to just pretend you don’t see things, even if they aren’t fair, getting involved can cause problems.

5. If you are starving  or  in danger of death, you would do anything to live, even kill someone.

6. God is supposed to help us if we believe in Him and pray to Him. He won’t let bad things happen

1. Suitcase drawings due at the beginning of class on Friday.

2. Written portion due Sunday by midnight.