English 9 Honors-Period 2 Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Tammy Vasey
- Term
- 2020-21 School Year
- Department
- English
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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R&J Video Book Work (attendance)
page 527
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Final Essay
You have 80 minutes (8:25-9:45)
Make sure you begin the uploading process a few minutes early in case there are any issues.
Prompt
The parent-child relationship 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 the value of obedience in a child’s relationship with their parents.
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 a claim, 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 quotes from the texts, but your evidence from any of the stories should reference specific parts of the text, not general plot summary
MLA format with proper headings, titling, spacing, margins, and standard font
Proper mechanics, grammar, and spelling, with minimal errors
You must type on the doc that is provided
Make sure you begin the uploading process a few minutes early in case there are any issues.
Prompt
The parent-child relationship 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 the value of obedience in a child’s relationship with their parents.
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 a claim, 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 quotes from the texts, but your evidence from any of the stories should reference specific parts of the text, not general plot summary
MLA format with proper headings, titling, spacing, margins, and standard font
Proper mechanics, grammar, and spelling, with minimal errors
You must type on the doc that is provided
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Twenty Years On Book Work
pages 521-523
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Pyramus & Thisbe Book Work (asynchronous)
pages 491-492
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R&J Literary Criticism Book Work (asynchronous)
pgs. 512-514
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R&J Lit Terms Chart
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R&J Act V Book Work (asynchronous)
pages 480-483
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R&J Act V Two Page Spread (asynchronous)
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R&J Act IV Two Page Spread (asynchronous)
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R&J Act IV Book Work (asynchronous)
pages 463-464
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Is Lady Capulet a good mother? Why or why not? Give evidence from the text (in your own words) to support your answer.
Answer the question in 2-3 full paragraphs and turn it in by the end of the period. This will serve as your attendance for the day.
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R&J Act III Two Page Spread (asynchronous)
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R&J Act III Book Work & Writing to Sources (asynchronous)
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R&J Act II Two Page Spread
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R&J Act II Book Work
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R&J Act 1 Two Page Spread
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R & J Act I Book Work
pgs. 397-399
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Unit 4 Summary & Quick Write
On a a doc, write 2 paragraphs for the Summary & 2 paragraphs for the Quick Write
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R&J Anticipation Guide
Read each slide and tell me if you feel it is true or false. Then give me an explanation of why in full sentences. Make sure you have them numbered corresponding to the slides, then turn in your google doc.
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TKAM Ch. 29-31 Two Page Spread
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To Kill a Mockingbird Essay
Write a 5 paragraph essay in MLA format on the doc provided. You have 80 minutes (8:25-9:45)
Make sure you begin the uploading process a few minutes early in case there are any issues. Make sure you have an introduction, three body paragraphs and a conclusion. You must also quote the novel at least 3 times throughout your essay. Don't forget your citations. Example (Lee 22)
Prompt
With age and experience come knowledge, the realization of harsh realities, and finally wisdom and understanding. When she recalls Boo, Scout realizes, "We had given him nothing, and it made me sad" (278) Is growing up a series of gains or losses, triumphs or tragedies? Trace Scout's journey from innocence to understanding, especially concerning her experiences with racism and death.
Make sure you begin the uploading process a few minutes early in case there are any issues. Make sure you have an introduction, three body paragraphs and a conclusion. You must also quote the novel at least 3 times throughout your essay. Don't forget your citations. Example (Lee 22)
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With age and experience come knowledge, the realization of harsh realities, and finally wisdom and understanding. When she recalls Boo, Scout realizes, "We had given him nothing, and it made me sad" (278) Is growing up a series of gains or losses, triumphs or tragedies? Trace Scout's journey from innocence to understanding, especially concerning her experiences with racism and death.
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TKAM Ch.21-24 Two Page Spread
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TKAM Ch. 25-28 Two Page Spread
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During Tom's testimony at the trial, Scout states, It cam to me that Mayella Ewell must have been the loneliest person in the world" (191) Is Mayella Ewell a character worthy of compassion? Why or why not?
3 paragraphs
Must be turned in by 1:45pm today
Must be turned in by 1:45pm today
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TKAM Ch. 17-20 Two Page Spread
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Traveling Book Work
pages 340-342
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TKAM Trial Tree Map
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Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Book Work
pages 330-332
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TKAM Ch. 9-12 Two Page Spread
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Poetry Book Work
pages 318-320
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TKAM Part 1 Flow Map
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Unit 1 Google Slides Presentation
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Unit 3 Compare & Contrast Essay (Martin Luther King Jr.)
4 paragraphs
Typed in MLA format on a google doc.
I have the plagiarism check on so be very careful
Typed in MLA format on a google doc.
I have the plagiarism check on so be very careful
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TKAM Ch. 5-8 Two Page Spread
at least 5 different elements
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Letter from Birmingham Jail Book Work
pages 288-291
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I Have a Dream Book Work
pages 267-269
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Unit 3 Intro Summary & QuickWrite (pgs.256-257)
Write 2 paragraphs for each on a google doc
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TKAM Ch. 1-4 Two Page Spread
Fill the pages and color in any pictures you have. At least 5 different elements from the paper
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TKAM Prompt-1/14 Asynchronous Assignment
Answer the following questions in at least 2 paragraphs on your own google doc and upload it.
What is the definition of the word prejudice? What does it mean? Have you ever experienced or witnessed prejudice? How did you feel? What did you do? What would you do if you heard a classmate use a racial slur? What would you do if you saw one classmate harass another classmate because of race, religion, or sex?
What is the definition of the word prejudice? What does it mean? Have you ever experienced or witnessed prejudice? How did you feel? What did you do? What would you do if you heard a classmate use a racial slur? What would you do if you saw one classmate harass another classmate because of race, religion, or sex?
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JLC Ch.13-16 Two Page Spread
This is your attendance for Thursday so make sure it is in on time
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JLC Character Chart
Fill up each section of the chart completely with bullet points about the character
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JLC Essay Final
Write a 5 paragraph essay in MLA format. You have 80 minutes. (8:25-9:45am) Make sure you begin the uploading process by 9:40am, in case there are any issues and it takes a few minutes. Make sure you have an introductory paragraph, three supporting body paragraphs and a conclusion paragraph. You must also quote the novel three times throughout your essay. Don't forget your citations. Example- (Tan 89)
In The Joy Luck Club each daughter believes that she is the exact opposite of her mother. They wish to live their lives separate from their Chinese culture. But in reality, the daughters are like their mothers in many ways. Choose one mother/daughter pair and describe how that mother’s characteristics influence her daughter’s life. In what ways are the mother and daughter mirror images of each other, inseparable halves of the same person? State your thesis clearly and support it with concrete evidence and insightful, well-developed commentary.
In The Joy Luck Club each daughter believes that she is the exact opposite of her mother. They wish to live their lives separate from their Chinese culture. But in reality, the daughters are like their mothers in many ways. Choose one mother/daughter pair and describe how that mother’s characteristics influence her daughter’s life. In what ways are the mother and daughter mirror images of each other, inseparable halves of the same person? State your thesis clearly and support it with concrete evidence and insightful, well-developed commentary.
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JLC Ch. 9-12 Two Page Spread
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JLC Ch. 5-8 Two Page Spread
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The Joy Luck Club "Daughters" Assignment
Use your own google doc to answer the questions fully and upload it.
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JLC Ch. 8-10 Reading Log
Fill in 2 entries per chapter for Chapter 8-10
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JLC Ch. 1-4 Two Page Spread
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The Joy Luck Club Figurative Language Illustration
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Unit 1 Essay
Write a 5 paragraph essay in MLA format. You have 80 minutes. (8:25-9:45am) Make sure you begin the uploading process by 9:40am, in case there are any issues and it takes a few minutes. Make sure you have an introductory paragraph, three supporting body paragraphs and a conclusion paragraph. You must also quote three texts from the unit. Don't forget your citations. Example- (Dumas 89)
Prompt
We have read 4 texts that span over 40 years.
A Quilt of a Country (2001)
The Immigrant Contribution (1958)
American History (1963)
With a Little Help From My friends (1972-74)
Using at least three of the texts above, answer the following question:
How has the idea of American identity changed over time?
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We have read 4 texts that span over 40 years.
A Quilt of a Country (2001)
The Immigrant Contribution (1958)
American History (1963)
With a Little Help From My friends (1972-74)
Using at least three of the texts above, answer the following question:
How has the idea of American identity changed over time?
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With a Little Help From My Friends Book Work
pages 94-96
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American History Two Page Spread
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American History Book Work
Complete pgs 46-50 on a google doc and upload it.
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The Immigrant Contribution Two Page Spread
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The Immigrant Contribution Book Work
Complete on a google doc and upload
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How might immigrants feel about this country's values?
Answer the question in a full paragraph (at least 5-7 sentences)
Turn it in by 5pm in order to be counted present today
Turn it in by 5pm in order to be counted present today
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A Quilt of a Country Book Work
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A Quilt of a Country Two Page Spread
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Unit 1 Summary & Quick Write
On google docs write 2 paragraphs for the summary & 2 paragraphs for the quick write (paragraphs are 5-7 sentences each)
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Who is Responsible
Complete the pie chart and writing and turn them in
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Night Figures of Speech Chart
Complete with page #'s of where you found them
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Night Essay
Write a 5 paragraph essay in MLA format. Make sure to have an introduction paragraph, three body paragraphs and a conclusion paragraph. You must also quote the story at least 3 times (each body paragraph should have a supporting quote) Each quote should be cited with the author's last name and the page number. Ex- (Wiesel 65)
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Dehumanization is the process by which the Nazis gradually reduced the Jews to little more than "things" which were a nuisance to them. Discuss three specific events that occurred which dehumanized Eliezer, his father, or his fellow Jews.
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Dehumanization is the process by which the Nazis gradually reduced the Jews to little more than "things" which were a nuisance to them. Discuss three specific events that occurred which dehumanized Eliezer, his father, or his fellow Jews.
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Night Chapters 7-9 Two Page Spread
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Night Chapters 6-9 Flow Maps
Include quote and page # for each box
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Analyzing a Genocide Google Slides
6-7 slides
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Night Ch. 4-6 Two Page Spread
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Night- Famous Quote & Questions
Read the information on pages 3-6 (skip pgs. 1 & 2
Answer questions and create your own quote on a google doc and upload it
Answer questions and create your own quote on a google doc and upload it
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Night Close Reading Questions
Answer the questions on a google doc and upload
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Night Ch. 1-4 Flow Map
One quote per box, with page #
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Night Ch. 1-3 Two Page Spread
Complete in your notebook, take a picture & upload it
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Night Researching the Holocaust
Use the internet to find the answers to the following questions. Number them on your own paper and answer in full sentences. Upload your paper here.
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Literary Terms Slide Presentation
Have it complete and up on your computer to present on Friday. Turn it in after our class on Friday.
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Tell me about one of your passions
2 paragraphs- does not need to be in MLA format, just informally write
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Tell me about something positive that happened over the summer.
3-4 paragraphs (5-7 sentences each), typed & uploaded
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Virtual Classroom
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How are you feeling about virtual learning? Is there anything I can help you with? Is there anything you want me to know about you?
Write at least a paragraph (5-7 sentences)