For the Course Syllabus: Click here
Life Charts--plot the ups and downs of your life on a graph ranging from +5 to -5. Include twenty life events.
Article: "Why Literature Matters" For a copy of the article click here
Evaluate your summer reading book in relation to "Why Literature Matters".
Complete the three areas on this chart that most pertain to your summer reading
For your summer reading assessment on Tuesday, you may bring your bring, the article, and chart to assist you.
Summer reading assessment: In a brief essay, discuss why your summer reading book matters.
Life Charts due on Wednesday, September 9th.
Life Charts--plot the ups and downs of your life on a graph ranging from +5 to -5. Include twenty life events.
Article: "Why Literature Matters" For a copy of the article click here
Evaluate your summer reading book in relation to "Why Literature Matters".
Complete the three areas on this chart that most pertain to your summer reading
For your summer reading assessment on Tuesday, you may bring your bring, the article, and chart to assist you.
Summer reading assessment: In a brief essay, discuss why your summer reading book matters.
Life Charts due on Wednesday, September 9th.
Literary Terms Pre-test: For any terms you did not know/remember, please write the definition on the back of your quiz sheet. Use the following list of terms to assist you: Literary Terms Packet
Week 3:
At this point, everyone should have their first independent reading book. Remember, you can read anything you choose--fiction or nonfiction--and if you don't like a book, find another one. This is a free choice; choose something you're excited about:)
By Friday, everyone should have signed up for their Good Reads account and submitted a FRIEND request for me. You can get to the site by clicking HERE.
This week, we are beginning The Epic of Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh is the oldest recorded story in the world that we know about. The following materials, which will be covered in class, may be accessed for your convenience:
Intro to Gilgamesh PowerPoint
Vocabulary in Context
Epic Hero Presentation
Write your name in cuneiform. The University of Pennsylvania has a site where you can translate your initials into cuneiform. Visit the site by clicking HERE. Draw your monogram in cuneiform on an index card. Due Tuesday, 9/22.
At this point, everyone should have their first independent reading book. Remember, you can read anything you choose--fiction or nonfiction--and if you don't like a book, find another one. This is a free choice; choose something you're excited about:)
By Friday, everyone should have signed up for their Good Reads account and submitted a FRIEND request for me. You can get to the site by clicking HERE.
This week, we are beginning The Epic of Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh is the oldest recorded story in the world that we know about. The following materials, which will be covered in class, may be accessed for your convenience:
Intro to Gilgamesh PowerPoint
Vocabulary in Context
Epic Hero Presentation
Write your name in cuneiform. The University of Pennsylvania has a site where you can translate your initials into cuneiform. Visit the site by clicking HERE. Draw your monogram in cuneiform on an index card. Due Tuesday, 9/22.
Moritz from period 5 shares some German cultural cuisine with his fellow World Literature students: homemade Spätzle. Each Friday, a student brings in a snack to share with the class.
Gilgamesh Timeline: As a review for the Gilgamesh Quest, place these events in chronological order and then put on a timeline. Create a visual for each event.
Gilgamesh vocab quiz, Wednesday, October 7th.
Gilgamesh Quest (Quizzy/Test) on Monday.
Gilgamesh Writing #1: Analyzing Literature Click here to look at sample analyses that you will model for Gilgamesh.
Gilgamesh Writing #2: Personal Response: Words of Wisdom Click here for requirements.
Gilgamesh vocab quiz, Wednesday, October 7th.
Gilgamesh Quest (Quizzy/Test) on Monday.
Gilgamesh Writing #1: Analyzing Literature Click here to look at sample analyses that you will model for Gilgamesh.
Gilgamesh Writing #2: Personal Response: Words of Wisdom Click here for requirements.
Much Ado About Nothing, By William Shakespeare
Vocabulary Act I Click here
Vocabulary for Act II click here Only do 1-5 from this list. Due Tuesday, 11/10 Act III vocab is available at the same link as Act II; it's words 6-10--due 11/17
At Play with Shakespeare's Words: Insults, Letters, Text Messages For a copy of the packet, click here .
Play Synopsis Packet: Use this for a scene by scene summary.
Study Guide for the Much Ado test: click HERE. Please complete this study guide by Monday, 12/7, test on Tuesday, 12/8
Much Ado Essay Prompts: Click here. Rough draft due Monday, 12/14. Good copy due Friday, 12/18.
LORD OF THE FLIES
Study Guide: Click here.
Vocabulary for the novel: Click here.
One Word assignment due on January 26th. Check out the requirements HERE.
Sample of One Word assignment:
Vocabulary Act I Click here
Vocabulary for Act II click here Only do 1-5 from this list. Due Tuesday, 11/10 Act III vocab is available at the same link as Act II; it's words 6-10--due 11/17
At Play with Shakespeare's Words: Insults, Letters, Text Messages For a copy of the packet, click here .
Play Synopsis Packet: Use this for a scene by scene summary.
Study Guide for the Much Ado test: click HERE. Please complete this study guide by Monday, 12/7, test on Tuesday, 12/8
Much Ado Essay Prompts: Click here. Rough draft due Monday, 12/14. Good copy due Friday, 12/18.
LORD OF THE FLIES
Study Guide: Click here.
Vocabulary for the novel: Click here.
One Word assignment due on January 26th. Check out the requirements HERE.
Sample of One Word assignment:
Book Talks: Prepare a book talk on one of your outside reading books from this year. Presentations begin on Monday, February 1st.
For requirements and a sample, click here.
For requirements and a sample, click here.
Things Fall Apart Five Paragraph Essay:
Okonkwo as a tragic hero.
Refresh your memory on the elements of a five paragraph essay HERE.
Elements of a tragic hero click HERE.
You will need two supporting quotes for each body paragraph. Check out these sites for supporting quotes:
Good Reads
Lit Charts
Quizlet
These are great sites to locate quotes, but you may need to find page numbers on your own. You will need these for MLA format in your essay.
Introductions due on Wednesday, March 16th. Check out these sample introductions to model: Intros.
Now that you've written your introduction, you need to develop three body paragraphs. Here is a sample body paragraph.
Remember, when putting your quotes in each body paragraph: 1. do not begin a sentence with the quote, 2. use a signal phrase (who/what) to set up the quote, 3. in the next sentence, do not continue your analysis with This quote shows...
Here are some samples of quotes with signal phrases.
Your essay, especially the body paragraphs, will need transition words to help your essay flow. To assist you, refer to this list of
transitional words and phrases.
Okonkwo as a tragic hero.
Refresh your memory on the elements of a five paragraph essay HERE.
Elements of a tragic hero click HERE.
You will need two supporting quotes for each body paragraph. Check out these sites for supporting quotes:
Good Reads
Lit Charts
Quizlet
These are great sites to locate quotes, but you may need to find page numbers on your own. You will need these for MLA format in your essay.
Introductions due on Wednesday, March 16th. Check out these sample introductions to model: Intros.
Now that you've written your introduction, you need to develop three body paragraphs. Here is a sample body paragraph.
Remember, when putting your quotes in each body paragraph: 1. do not begin a sentence with the quote, 2. use a signal phrase (who/what) to set up the quote, 3. in the next sentence, do not continue your analysis with This quote shows...
Here are some samples of quotes with signal phrases.
Your essay, especially the body paragraphs, will need transition words to help your essay flow. To assist you, refer to this list of
transitional words and phrases.
Integrating Quotes: For help with integrating quotes into your body paragraphs click here.
MLA Format: A correct heading on your paper will earn you bonus points. Click here to see the heading.
Conclusion Formula click here.
Typed rough drafts are due on Thursday, 3/31.
Good copies are due on Friday, 4/1.
Intro. to The Kite Runner
Prezi Presentation
View the presentation and fill out the handout. Be sure to watch the videos!
Chapters 9, 10 and Chapter 11 slides are located on this link. (These questions will help you for the quiz:) Note-quiz is only on chapter 11.
Chapter 12 slide click here.
Chapter 15 slide click here.
Chapter 12 slide click here.
Chapter 15 slide click here.