English 12 Falk 20-21-Period 3 Assignments

Your response to this question will count as attendance for Friday, 5/28. There will be no PM session on 5/28.

Read pages 229-246 and then write a formal paragraph to the following prompt:

◦Prompt: Do you think this is a fitting ending to the novel? Why or why not?

◦Compose a well-written and organized paragraph that contains a minimum of six sentences, and remember that the topic sentence should function as a mini-thesis and include at least one reason.

Be sure to include a clear answer to the question, as well as a brief rationale.

Read pages 209-224 and then write a formal paragraph to the following prompt:

◦Prompt: In this chapter, Rosaura presents Tita with an ultimatum. What do you think Tita
should do? Why?

◦Compose a well-written and organized paragraph that contains a minimum of six sentences, and remember that the topic sentence should function as a mini-thesis and include at least one reason.

Read pages 187-203 and then write a formal paragraph to the following prompt:

◦Prompt: Gertrudis
believes her childhood is symbolized by cream fritters. What food acts as a
symbol for your childhood? Explain your answer.

◦Compose a well-written and organized paragraph that contains a minimum of six sentences, and remember that the topic sentence should function as a mini-thesis and include at least one reason.

Like the backstory provided for Mama Elena in “July,” some antagonists or villains are provided a context that may make readers or audiences more sympathetic toward their characters. Identify an example of this type of antagonist and briefly explain why the character can be viewed more sympathetically after learning about the additional context.

Example: Darth Vader seems to be an uncaring, unstoppable villain in the original Star Wars trilogy, but his backstory in the prequels reveals that he was a flawed jedi who succumbed to his very human emotions.

Read pages 145-159 and then write a formal paragraph to the following prompt:

◦Prompt: Do you believe Pedro has a right to be angry with Tita? Explain your position.

◦Compose a well-written and organized paragraph that contains a minimum of six sentences, and remember that the topic sentence should function as a mini-thesis and include at least one reason.

◦Here’s an incomplete list:


◦Ghosts

◦ESP/Telepathy

◦Telekinesis

◦UFOs

◦Astral projection

◦Bad luck/superstitions

◦Bigfoot/the Abominable Snowman

◦The Loch Ness Monster

◦The Ouija board

◦The Bermuda Triangle

◦Karma

◦Megalodon

◦*If your answer is “none,” you still need
to include a brief explanation.

Read pages 123-139 and then write a formal paragraph to the following prompt:

◦Prompt: Based on the revelations in this chapter, do you find Mama Elena to be a more sympathetic character? Explain your position.

◦Compose a well-written and organized paragraph that contains a minimum of six sentences, and remember that the topic sentence should function as a mini-thesis and include at least one reason.

See attachment for directions and requirements. Keep in mind that this is a project and therefore feeds a category that is worth 25% of your overall grade.

In the novel, Tita says she grew up eating a variety of strange food, like bugs, worms, crayfish, and armadillos. What are some of the strangest foods you have ever eaten?

In the novel, food sparks emotion and brings back memories. Identify a food from your own experience that either stirs an emotion or recalls a memory. Use examples from the novel and an explanation of your own experiences to support your answer.
*For each HW assignment, compose a well-written and organized paragraph that contains a minimum of six sentences, and remember that the topic sentence should function as a mini-thesis.

Question: What are your first impressions of this novel?
Sample Answer: This novel seems weird because the situation in the family is very different from the way I grew up.

HW: In the novel, Pedro chooses to marry Rosaura in order to be close to Tita. Do you support his decision? Use examples from the novel and your own experiences to explain your answer.
*For each HW assignment, compose a well-written and organized paragraph that contains a minimum of six sentences, and remember that the topic sentence should function as a mini-thesis.

Question: Works of magical realism include a realistic setting interwoven with at least one fantastic element which is accepted by the characters. Consider the narratives you’ve experienced (books, films, television shows, videogames, etc), and name one title that you feel meets the criteria for magical realism. Then, briefly explain the magical element in the story.
Sample Answer: Isabel Allende’s novel The House of the Spirits is an example of magical realism because the protagonist, Clara, has a variety of supernatural talents, including clairvoyance and telekinesis.

In the novel, Mama Elena expects Tita to care for her until she’s dead and uses family tradition to justify this demand. Do you believe Mama Elena’s expectation is reasonable? Use examples from the novel and your own experiences to support your answer.
*For each HW assignment, compose a well-written and organized paragraph that contains a minimum of six sentences, and remember that the topic sentence should function as a mini-thesis.

Name a character from the play Macbeth who will deliver your commencement speech.

Prompt: Consider what Macbeth has learned from the Apparitions and the Witches in Act IV, Scene 1. What would you advise him to do now?

- Include two separate pieces of advice.
- Remember that your topic sentence should act as a thesis or claim
- Include two distinct pieces of advice in your topic sentence
- The body of your paragraph should discuss the reasons for your claim and evidence to prove them (quoted support is not required)
- Your paragraph should be a minimum of six sentences

See attachment for directions and requirements.

See attachment for directions.

See the attachment for the prompt and requirements.

Simply answer "yes" or "no." Students who answer "yes" will be asked to read a character's lines once or twice each week. Reading each time you are asked over the next five weeks will earn you 30 participation points. Students who answer "no" will not be called upon to read, but will also not earn any of the 30 participation points.

See attachment for the prompt and requirements. I have also attached Notes #1 for your reference.

Read the launch text on pages 240-241. Then, use page 242 in the workbook or an electronic document to write an eight-sentence summary. The first sentence should be a word-for-word transcription of the thesis or claim statement. The next seven sentences should each summarize one of the paragraphs in the essay. When finished, you may upload a picture of the workbook page or submit an electronic document.

Number each sentence so that your summary is clear.

Include both your choice (childhood, adolescence, or adulthood) and a brief rationale. Remember the example I shared during today's session.

Responding to this question will earn you participation points and count for attendance on Tuesday, 12/15.

See attachment for directions and questions.

See attachment for directions and questions.

See attachment for directions and questions.

See attached document for directions.

Read the launch text on pages 116-117. Then, use page 118 in the workbook or an electronic document to write a nine-sentence summary. The first sentence should be a word-for-word transcription of the thesis or claim statement. The next eight sentences should each summarize one of the paragraphs in the essay. When finished, you may upload a picture of the workbook page or submit an electronic document.

Number each sentence so that your summary is clear.

See attachment for details and instructions. Do your own work.

Answering this question will count as attendance for the PM session of Friday, 11/6.

See attachment for directions.

As a brainstorming activity prior to composing the Spooky Tale, identify one or more things that frighten you.

Based on the three videos and our discussion during today's homeroom session, why are filter bubbles a problem, and what are some of the ways to burst them?
Write your response in a Google Doc and upload it to Classroom. Your answer should be a minimum of 50 words.

Your response to this discussion question will count as attendance for the PM session on either Thursday, 10/15, or Friday, 10/16.

Based on the two videos and our discussion during today's homeroom session, what are some ways to foster civil communication online?
Write your response in a Google Doc and upload it to Classroom. Your answer should be a minimum of 50 words.

See attachment for questions. Answer in complete sentences and do your own work.

Read pages 36-42 and then answer the reading questions in the attached document. Answer in complete sentences and do your own work.

See attachments for instructions, requirements, and the presentation I gave in class today. Upload your half-essay (two paragraphs) to Classroom.

Assignment: Create a Double Bubble Map illustrating the differences between Beowulf’s fight with Grendel and the one with Grendel’s Mother.
Include three similarities and three differences on either side. Provide a direct quote for each difference to prove its authenticity (six total).
See attachment for a sample template.
Take a picture of your map and upload it to Google Classroom.

See attachment for directions. Choose one of the three options, take a picture of your work, and upload it to Google Classroom.

Read lines #30-103 (pages 20-22). Then, create a bubble map describing Grendel's character. Include three distinct traits with a direct quote to prove each is true. See my crude example.

See the attachment for directions and the questions.

Read the launch text on pages 6-7. Then, use page 8 in the workbook or an electronic document to write an eight-sentence summary. The first sentence should be a word-for-word transcription of the thesis or claim statement. The next seven sentences should each summarize one of the paragraphs in the essay. When finished, you may upload a picture of the workbook page or submit an electronic document.

This unit is going to focus on heroes. Identify someone you consider to be a hero, and then describe a special event, circumstance, or example that makes this person heroic.

The person may be someone real or fictional. It can be someone known only to you (like a family member) or someone we all might know (like a public figure).

Choose a narrative (a book, movie, television show, videogame, or virtually anything else that tells a story), and then complete the chart to prove it fits the hero’s journey or monomyth.

See the attachment for the questions. When finished, upload your answers to Classroom. Remember to do your own work.

See the attachment for directions and the prompts. When finished, upload your paragraph to Classroom.

Log into Flipgrid and review the videos for the "most useless skill" topic. Choose a favorite, and then respond to the discussion question by identifying the video you chose and providing a brief explanation.

See the attachment for directions and the prompts. When finished, upload your paragraph to Classroom.

- Try to arrive at two positives and two negatives
- Remember that your post will be visible to your classmates; ensure your answers are school-appropriate

Open the attachment, read the five questions, and then record your responses in the attached form.

Respond to the questions in the attached Google Form.

Students and their parents should read through the attached course guidelines and then complete the attached form.

Reminders:
- Your goals do not need to be entirely academic; they can be personal
- Keep in mind that everyone in the class will be able to see your goals; keep them school-appropriate