5th Period English 9H- Assignments

See you Thursday. Good luck on your finals.

See slide show for directions and requirements.

Essay is due at 12:30, you have a 5 minute grace period to deal with technical issues.

In the trial of Tom Robinson, Mr. Gilmer is often seen as cruel and unfair, while Atticus is seen as noble and heroic. However, critics of this novel believe that Atticus is just as guilty in using “low” tactics as Mr. Gilmer.

Write a coherent five paragraph essay in which you discuss the validity of this statement. Refer to at least three parts of the trial to support your argument.

Requirements:
5 paragraphs
Complete introduction with thesis at the end
3 body paragraphs with topic sentences, evidence, and analysis.
Conclusion
Written in MLA Format; 3rd person point of view
Be mindful of spelling, capitalization, and grammatical errors

(A Model of Kennedy's speech on MLK's death to the people of Minneapolis, MN)

Objective: You are an omniscient citizen of Maycomb out to bring peace to your town. In light of the events regarding Tom Robinson (and the blatant racism that has forever existed in Maycomb) write a speech to your town that will calm people who are upset, afraid, and angry; and perhaps provoke or inspire some to do better.

Content Requirements:
1. Write as if you are giving a speech and address the town (consider Tom's family, the black community, and white supporters as your audience)
2. Inform the audience of the news and details surrounding Tom's death.
3. Within that context, state your concerns for the audience.
4. State what you believe they should do.
5. In explaining your purpose/intention in addressing the crowd, you must find ways to connect with them so that they are moved and ultimately are persuaded by what you are saying.
a. Make a reference to an experience of loss to let them know you understand their pain.
b. Make a reference to another source (ex: poet, writer, document) that gives wisdom/advice to follow.
Both (a) and (b) are means of supporting the objective.

Format Requirements
1. MLA- heading, basic title, spacing
2. Paragraph number is up to you, as long as ideas are organized and all information is included
3. About one page in length

Page 295. Complete questions on a Google Doc and submit.
1. What fear does Kennedy have with respect to the African American members of his audience?
2. What response to the news does Kennedy urge his listeners to choose?
3. What reference does he make to his own experiences with loss and what do you think his intention was in sharing this with his audience?
4. What reference does Kennedy make to Aeschylus? How does this reference support his intention?

How is the way children perceive the harshness of the world different from adults?

What is Dill able to understand about the trial that Scout cannot?

65 word minimum

Comment on the post directly underneath you. Provide reasoning.

We will work on this activity in the AM session on Monday and Tuesday.

See instructions for creating poem in TKAM 2020 Activities slide show.

Essays are due by 12:30; however, you have a 10 minute grace period to deal with any interruptions or unforeseen circumstances. Essays submitted after 12:40 PM will be heavily marked down.

We will be discussing chapters 5-6 in afternoon session Thurs and Fri.

65 Words

65 words

Essay due time is 12:35 PM; however, you have a 10 minute grace period. Essays time stamped after 12:45 PM will be heavily docked for late credit.

Prompt C: Write a well organized, coherent essay discussing how Amy Tan uses vivid language to characterize two daughters and a common struggle/characteristic they may share. NOTE- YOU MAY NOT USE WAVERLY JONG.

Requirements

-Traditional 4 paragraph essay: introduction, 2 body paragraphs, and conclusion
-Thesis statement should clearly state something common between the pair; the two “reasons” are each daughter you are talking about .
-----------Ex : In Toy Story, Buzz and Woody are similar in their savviness and devotion to their owner, Andy.
-2 body paragraphs: one focusing on one daughter; one focusing on a second daughter1
-----------B1:Claim, evidence, and commentary would center around how the characteristic impacts the first daughter
---------- B2 Claim, evidence, and commentary would center around how the characteristic impacts the second daughter
-MLA format and 3rd person point of view

ESSAYS SUBMITTED AFTER DEADLINE WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

Begin JLC, have the first two stories: Jing-Mei Woo and An-Mei Hsu read by Sunday night.You do not have a homework assignment to complete with this, but it is highly suggested that you take notes on characterization, plot development, literary elements, and or questions you have for discussion.

The people who call the United States home are diverse in their histories and experiences. What does it mean to be an American?

Please watch your time. Allow yourself 30-35 minutes for each question.

You have a 5 minute grace period. Responses submitted after 12:45 will not be scored.

Freedom Poster/Slide Presentation

Objective: Create a visual representation of what it means to survive in the midst of a pandemic from the perspective of a teenager.

Your visual should address the following 6 tasks:
1. Definition of the word survival
2. Why is life so difficult for a teenager?
3. What about society’s current situation is making life more of a struggle to survive for a teenager?
4. Why is teenage survival important to society as a whole?
5. What can adults do for teens to ensure their health and survival?
6. Should teenagers be held responsible for their behaviors during a state of emergency they have no control over?

You may choose from two options:

SLIDE PRESENTATION- Create in Google Slides, upload and submit
7 slides total: 1 title slide and 1 slide per task
All images and wording must be clear and large enough to read
Slides should be an assortment of pictures, phrases, and/or quotes to represent each of the tasks
With the exception of slide with definition, no slide should be words only- avoid writing in long sentences

POSTER PRESENTATION- Draw on poster paper, take a picture with your phone, upload and submit
Completed on medium size poster paper of 18x24 OR on 3 sheets of regular printer paper (½ sheet for each task)
Neatly presented. All images and wording must be clear and large enough to read
Bold and in color
Visuals for each task should be an assortment of pictures, phrases, and/or quotes to represent each- avoid writing in long sentences
Arrangement and aesthetics of poster are up to you as long as each task is clearly marked

Pages 152-159
Comprehension Check #1-4
Analyze text #1-4

Choose a quote and write out each step on your assigned slide.

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

Choose one to respond to. Read through your classmates responses and reply to someone who wrote something different than you. Responses should be thoughtful, polite, and detailed.

A literary motif is a concept or topic that recurs throughout a novel. An author will repeatedly mention a motif in order to convey a deeper message about the topic. A reader should track motifs in a novel and consider why these references are important.

QUIZ PROMPT: Discuss how God is addressed as a motif in Chapters 1-4 of Night.
Your paragraph response should summarize three different plot details spanning the first four chapters. You do not have to give quotes. These plot details may be moments Wiesel discusses his relationship with God, his search for God, or even his questioning of God. With each example, explain why it is a significant or revealing moment for Wiesel and how the example is building towards a theme.

General Requirements
-MLA format
-½ page - 1 page
-Check for spelling, grammar errors

To what extent to you agree or disagree with the statement? Provide details to support your response.

This is an open note, timed quiz.

Open a new document and complete task in MLA Format.

For each term: Define and include the part of speech
Indifference:
Surname:
Encumbered:
Insignificant:
Synagogue:
Deportees:
Emigration:
Treatise:
Anecdotes:
Melancholy:

You may use notes from presentations. Note: This is a timed quiz. You have 7 minutes.

Should people in life or death situations be held responsible for their actions?

Provide your own 3-4 sentence answer and respond to at least two other threads from your classmates.

Attached:
1. Copy of slide presentation reviewed in class
2. List of Literary Terms
Complete and submit definitions of terms for Thursday
Submission needs to be in MLA format

Complete attached form

For this task, you must complete all parts to receive full credit.
1. Provide your own response to the question. Make sure to include the full title of the show or movie and at least three sentences explaining why you liked it.
2. Read through your classmates' responses and comment on at least two different student's choices.

In total- I should see 3 comments from you: 1 in your initial response under your name; 2 in the comment section of other posts

Write a coherent and organized one paragraph response to the following prompt:

Which type of learning is better for students: traditional school or virtual classrooms? Explain why.

-Responses should be between 60-75 words
-Be mindful of spelling and grammar
-Refrain from using first and second person point of view
-Follow all guidelines for MLA format

Please complete the Google Form to confirm that you have read through and understand the guidelines for this class.