English 12 (Rowland High School) //www.rowlandhs.org/apps/classes/926900/assignments/ Class Name: English 12 Instructor(s): Matthew Falk en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 05/01/2020]]> //www.rowlandhs.org/homeworkItem5391885 //www.rowlandhs.org/apps/classes/926900/assignments/ Complete the Chocolate Character Foils Project and submit it to Google Classroom (details available on Google Classroom).
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By Friday, 5/1, read "September," "October," "November," and "December" (165-246) and write the four homework paragraphs in a single document. Then, upload the document to Turnitin.com.
 
Remember that each paragraph should be at least six sentences, demonstrate an understanding of the novel in relation to the question, and that the topic sentence should function as a mini-thesis.
 
For your reference, the paragraph writing prompts are:
 
“September” 165-181
HW: How can Gertrudis and Rosaura be considered foil characters? Include at least two reasons in your answer.
 
“October” 187-203
HW: Gertrudis believes her childhood is symbolized by cream fritters. What food acts as a symbol for your childhood? Explain your answer.
 
“November” 209-224
HW: In this chapter, Rosaura presents Tita with an ultimatum. What do you think Tita should do?
 
“December” 229-246
HW: Do you think this is a fitting ending to the novel? Why or why not?

 Turnitin.com Information

*Note: All enrollment keys begin with an uppercase letter.
 
Period 2 (English 12)
Class ID: 21871292
Enrollment key: Beowulf
 
Period 3 (English 12)
Class ID: 21871313
Enrollment key: Canterbury
 
Period 4 (English 12)
Class ID: 21871339
Enrollment key: Macbeth
 
Period 6 (English 12)
Class ID: 21871377
Enrollment key: Chocolate

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:05:24 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/17/2020]]> //www.rowlandhs.org/homeworkItem5383737 //www.rowlandhs.org/apps/classes/926900/assignments/ Complete the Anthropomorphic Character Project, take a picture, and upload it to Google Classroom by Friday, 4/17. Details and requirements available on Google Classroom.
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By Friday, 4/17, read "May," "June," "July," and "August" (87-159) and write the four homework paragraphs in a single document. Then, upload the document to Turnitin.com.
 
Remember that each paragraph should be at least six sentences, demonstrate an understanding of the novel in relation to the question, and that the topic sentence should function as a mini-thesis.
 
For your reference, the paragraph writing prompts are:
 
“May” 87-101
HW: Considering the author’s tone, do you think Laura Esquivel supports Pancho Villa and his rebel troops or is on the side of the federal soldiers? Include at least one direct quote from this chapter to support your position. Remember that a quote should be embedded within a sentence and punctuation almost always goes inside quotation marks.
 
“June” 107-118
HW: In “June,” Tita says that she knows what “sets off” her matches, but that they are currently “damp and moldy.” What is the spark that lights her matches and what is the reason they are damp and moldy? Be sure to compose a topic sentence that responds to both aspects of the question. 
 
“July” 123-139
HW: Based on the revelations in this chapter, do you find Mama Elena to be a more sympathetic character? Explain your position.
 
“August” 145-159
HW: Do you believe Pedro has a right to be angry with Tita? Explain your position.

 Turnitin.com Information

*Note: All enrollment keys begin with an uppercase letter.
 
Period 2 (English 12)
Class ID: 21871292
Enrollment key: Beowulf
 
Period 3 (English 12)
Class ID: 21871313
Enrollment key: Canterbury
 
Period 4 (English 12)
Class ID: 21871339
Enrollment key: Macbeth
 
Period 6 (English 12)
Class ID: 21871377
Enrollment key: Chocolate

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By Friday, 3/27, read "January," "February," "March," and "April" (5-81) and write the four homework paragraphs in a single document. Then, upload the document to Turnitin.com using the same account you used for our previous essays.
 
Remember that each paragraph should be at least six sentences, demonstrate an understanding of the novel in relation to the question, and that the topic sentence should function as a mini-thesis.
 
For your reference, the paragraph writing prompts are:
 

“January” 5-19

HW: 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.

“February” 25-41

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.

“March” 47-60

HW: 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.

“April” 65-81

HW: Identify one example of magical realism mentioned thus far in the novel. Then, explain how the author uses this event to make meaning. In other words, what message or theme is the author attempting to convey through the event?

 Turnitin.com Information

*Note: All enrollment keys begin with an uppercase letter.
 
Period 2 (English 12)
Class ID: 21871292
Enrollment key: Beowulf
 
Period 3 (English 12)
Class ID: 21871313
Enrollment key: Canterbury
 
Period 4 (English 12)
Class ID: 21871339
Enrollment key: Macbeth
 
Period 6 (English 12)
Class ID: 21871377
Enrollment key: Chocolate

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:21:55 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 03/24/2020]]> //www.rowlandhs.org/homeworkItem5372117 //www.rowlandhs.org/apps/classes/926900/assignments/ Since it is likely that we will not return to our regular classroom until at least May 5th, I am going to transition to a Google Classroom. Please join the class associated with your period by using the following code.
 
Period 2: vvjbwqa
 
Period 3: 5stjsr2
 
Period 4: kw2mzyb
 
Period 6: z25zrlq

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2020 09:55:12 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 03/11/2020]]> //www.rowlandhs.org/homeworkItem5357953 //www.rowlandhs.org/apps/classes/926900/assignments/
Bring ID to check-out Like Water for Chocolate.
 
Keep Pearson Volume 1 in a safe place until the end of the semester.

]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2020 11:23:49 PST <![CDATA[Due: 03/05/2020]]> //www.rowlandhs.org/homeworkItem5348178 //www.rowlandhs.org/apps/classes/926900/assignments/ Macbeth Selection Test
]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:36:20 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/28/2020]]> //www.rowlandhs.org/homeworkItem5348175 //www.rowlandhs.org/apps/classes/926900/assignments/ Performance groups and scenes assigned. Performances begin Tuesday, 3/10.
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Essay #2
 
Answer this question: Do you want to perform a soliloquy?

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:56:40 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/26/2020]]> //www.rowlandhs.org/homeworkItem5348165 //www.rowlandhs.org/apps/classes/926900/assignments/ Act V Quiz
 
Answers to Act V Close Reading Qs due

]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:33:28 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/20/2020]]> //www.rowlandhs.org/homeworkItem5342936 //www.rowlandhs.org/apps/classes/926900/assignments/ Act IV Quiz
 
Answers to Act IV Close Reading Qs due

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2020 07:55:26 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/18/2020]]> //www.rowlandhs.org/homeworkItem5342935 //www.rowlandhs.org/apps/classes/926900/assignments/ Macbeth Valentine due (details provided in class). Participation credit if you are willing to share yours with the class.
]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2020 07:54:58 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/13/2020]]> //www.rowlandhs.org/homeworkItem5335295 //www.rowlandhs.org/apps/classes/926900/assignments/ Act III Quiz
 
Answers to the Act III End of Reading Activities due

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2020 08:38:45 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/11/2020]]> //www.rowlandhs.org/homeworkItem5335293 //www.rowlandhs.org/apps/classes/926900/assignments/ Answers to the Act III Close Reading Questions due.
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Acts I and II Essay (details provided in class)

]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2020 09:03:52 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/04/2020]]> //www.rowlandhs.org/homeworkItem5329442 //www.rowlandhs.org/apps/classes/926900/assignments/ Act II Quiz
 
End of Reading Activities for Act II due

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:05:11 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/31/2020]]> //www.rowlandhs.org/homeworkItem5329439 //www.rowlandhs.org/apps/classes/926900/assignments/ Answers to Close Reading Qs for Act II due.
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Act I Quiz
 
End of Reading Activities due for Act I
 
Scavenger Hunt for Act I due (optional assignment)

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Answers to the eight Act I Close Reading questions due. Be sure to do your own work.

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Answer the Historical Perspectives questions if not completed in class.
 

■“Read” pages 246-248. Then, answer the following questions using complete sentences.

1.In what ways did members of the Tudor family effect change in England? Identify two.

2.What was the Protestant Reformation, and why did it happen?

3.What was the Renaissance, and where did it begin?

4.How was English literacy and exploration affected by the Renaissance?


]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:34:42 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/17/2020]]> //www.rowlandhs.org/homeworkItem5322542 //www.rowlandhs.org/apps/classes/926900/assignments/
Complete the Initial Claim paragraph if not finished in class.  Remember that this assignment should be written on a separate sheet of paper.
 

■Prompt: How do our attitudes toward the past and future shape our actions?

■Consider our discussions on this topic so far, and then, using a separate sheet of paper, compose a paragraph in response to the prompt.

–Review Notes #1 for advice about paragraph structure

–Remember that your topic sentence should act as a thesis or claim

–The body of your paragraph should explain the reasons for your claim and evidence to prove them (quoted support is not required)

–Your paragraph should be a minimum of six sentences


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Complete the summary assignment for the Launch Text if not completed in class.
 

■In the “Summary” box on page 242, write the thesis word for word at the top

■Then, write a one-sentence summary for each of the remaining paragraphs (#2-8)


]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:32:37 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/15/2020]]> //www.rowlandhs.org/homeworkItem5322536 //www.rowlandhs.org/apps/classes/926900/assignments/ Bring Pearson Volume 1. There will be a book check.
]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:31:01 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/17/2019]]> //www.rowlandhs.org/homeworkItem5310226 //www.rowlandhs.org/apps/classes/926900/assignments/ Prepare for the Final Exam.
 

›Review Beowulf (including the notes you should have taken in the margins of your workbook)

›Review The Canterbury Tales (Notes #3)

›Review satire (Notes #4)

›Review Notes #2: Literary Terms


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