English II (Period 5) Assignments
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study King Arthur notes for test
work on portfolio-due Thursday; preface sample attached
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work on portfolio preface
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Find quotes for in class essay; write quotes or reference to quotes on note card. Sample question: Mr. Lorry tries to be "all business." How often does he succeed? Give examples.
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Read ch. 15-final chapter!!
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Read and answer questions for chapter 17 of ATOTC
Turn in hard copy of final draft, with rubric attached, and rough draft if turned in early; also submit to turnitin.com
password: writemore
classwords: p. 2-7145552 p.3-7145577 p.5-7145589 p.6-7145596
Everyone who did not turn in rough draft early must submit electronic copy of final paper by 4/30, 8:45 a.m., and bring hard copy, rubric, and rough draft to class on the 30th. NO EXCUSES!
Also over break: finish book II and questions of ATOTC
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Rough Draft-research paper
Min. 3 pages, typed, double-spaced (no header-just name)
Min. length of paragraph=7 sentences
Citations needed
Transitions between paragraphs needed
Interesting intro!
Must be logical, thesis statement clear, spelling/grammar/punctuation correct
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Read chapter 6; do not have to do questions
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book 2 chapters 4 and 5 questions
outline for research paper
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chapter five questions; read the first five pages of chapter six (to the end of the paragraph that begins with "Her golden hair..." and any questions that go with that.
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Chapters 3 and 4 of ATOTC
March 17th final day to change topic/get approval for research paper
Work on note cards! 29 due March 18th-see notes below
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Must have final topic for paper by today. Work on note cards.
Read chapters 3 and 4 of ATOTC
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Five Paragraph Typed Paper on Julius Caesar-submit to turnitin.com
Choose one:
1) Explain how, through his funeral oration, Antony systematically changed the thinking and the minds of the people to his favor.
2) "Power corrupts, absolute power absolutely." Apply this quote to the downfall of three characters in the play.
3) Symbolism in the form of omens and predictions is important in the play as a means of foreshadowing. Give some examples of these uses of symbolism and their results.
Paper should consist of an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You may use quotes but these do not count as your own sentences; intro and conclusion should be at least 3 sentences; body paragraphs should be 5-7 sentences.
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finish bibliography card if not done in class
study for Acts IV and V test, JC
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Act V questions 1 and 2
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Think of topic for research paper.
Get A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens if you don't have it.
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Letter Writing Assignment: Write an anonymous letter to the conspirators in which you persuade them not to carry out their plans. Begin your letter with the date and an appropriate salutation. Write an introductory paragraph in which you let the conspirators know that you know their plans and state your purpose for writing this letter. In the body of your letter, write one paragraph stating and explaining each of your persuasive points (one paragraph for each point). Write a concluding paragraph in which you summarize your points and make your final pleas.
Use an appropriate closing.
Rubric:
Opening----------5 pts.
Intro---------------5 pts.
Two body paragraphs-----5 pts. each
Conclusion------5 pts.
(Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation)------10 pts.
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All classes: Vocabulary supplement lesson 12 (make sure to print out the one for your class!)
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Finish reading Act I and finish Act I questions
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Super Bowl Commercials-
-which you liked best, why?
-which most effectively sold, and why?
-which least effectively sold, and why?
-which was most insulting, or in poorest taste and why?
One to two sentences for each answer.
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fifty word free-verse poem, typed, inspired by an object that you can later bring to school, with poem written on object. Choose an object you have something to say about! This will make your poem better.
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write a 14-line ode (lofty, use formal English, on a serious theme)
or a sonnet (14 lines, deals with love) poem,
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Narrative Poem-write one
15 lines min.
Use 5 vocab. words from lesson 10; underline them
Use two literary devices (for example-alliteration, sensory language, simile, metaphor, etc.)
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Study for Voc. Quiz Lesson 10
Poetry Explication Paper-turn in poem, rough draft, and TYPED final draft tomorrow.
Final draft should have at least 3 paragraphs, intro and conclusion can be less than five sentences each but body should be 7-10 sentences and include at least two quotes from poem. Paper should be titled.