2015-2016 Documents
2012_chapters_1-3_quiz.docx | |
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10/5 and 10/6 Classwork/Presentations, including Reading Focus for 7 Habits pages 74-88. Link: 10/5 and 10/6
9/30 "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" reading focus for pages Pages 54-70. Pages 62-66 are optional reading.
- Explain, in your own words, the three components of a “habit.”
- What, according to Covey, are the two components of “true effectiveness?” Is the technique Covey uses to teach these to readers an effective one? Why/why not?
- What “paradigm shifts” does Covey suggest you accept as you read “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People?” Why, in your opinion, does he suggest each “paradigm shift?”
- Glance at the chart and, only reading the titles of each habit, record which one you need the most assistance with
Click the link for your "7 Habits" writings, to be completed in your English notebook.
Writing prompts are on this powerpoint.
Writing prompts are on this powerpoint.
Seven Habits writing prompts for pages 1-20:
“Jim Collins/Highly Effective Father” focus: Pick out your favorite quotes from each section, write them on a sticky note, and “Park” them in the parking lot.
Foreword to the 2004 Edition: (In Notebooks) After reading, rank the challenges that Covey Identifies from the most relevant for their age demographic, to the least relevant. Briefly explain the rationale for your ranking system.
“Jim Collins/Highly Effective Father” focus: Pick out your favorite quotes from each section, write them on a sticky note, and “Park” them in the parking lot.
Foreword to the 2004 Edition: (In Notebooks) After reading, rank the challenges that Covey Identifies from the most relevant for their age demographic, to the least relevant. Briefly explain the rationale for your ranking system.
2014-2015 Documents
Autobiography: Necessary Components
A. Create title page
B. Table of contents (you’ll need to put all chapters onto one document, have individual chapters begin on new pages, and number the pages)
C. Chapter titles (Go back to the assignment sheet)
D. Appendix
A. Create title page
B. Table of contents (you’ll need to put all chapters onto one document, have individual chapters begin on new pages, and number the pages)
C. Chapter titles (Go back to the assignment sheet)
D. Appendix
- Copy of Questions/responses MUST be included!!! - we can scan hand-written ones.
- Never shall I forget poem
- Memoir
- My Ethics/My Codes of Life
- Pictures ??
The Timekeeper Essay Prompts (Due Friday, May 8th)
1. Explain, using SPECIFIC examples, the specific lesson each of the characters LEARNED about TIME, or about life/death in general. (One page)
2. What lesson about TIME/life in general did YOU learn specifically, and how can/will you apply these lessons? (One page)
Essay parameters:
*Length – one page per prompt.
*Typed as soon as you are FINISHED!!!
*NO PEER HELP
*QUOTE ONLY THE BOOK/PAGE NUMBERS
*DUE BY THE END OF THE HOUR FRIDAY (BUT YOU HAVE OTHER ASSIGNMENTS TO BE WORKING ON AS WELL
1. Explain, using SPECIFIC examples, the specific lesson each of the characters LEARNED about TIME, or about life/death in general. (One page)
2. What lesson about TIME/life in general did YOU learn specifically, and how can/will you apply these lessons? (One page)
Essay parameters:
*Length – one page per prompt.
*Typed as soon as you are FINISHED!!!
*NO PEER HELP
*QUOTE ONLY THE BOOK/PAGE NUMBERS
*DUE BY THE END OF THE HOUR FRIDAY (BUT YOU HAVE OTHER ASSIGNMENTS TO BE WORKING ON AS WELL
problematic_questions_from_tuesdays_with_morrie_test_study_guide.docx | |
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A requirement for this English 12 class is to write thank-you letters to "teachers" who have helped you along the way, to be delivered on or around May 5th (Teacher Appreciation Day). The one-page letters can be written to any current or former teacher (or a coach, mentor, or non-family member who has taught you life lessons); even retired/former teachers who have moved on are eligible, provided they can be tracked down. You will be responsible for THREE such letters.
Guidelines:
1. One page in length
2. Identify what you learned from the teacher and how you learned it
3. How that lesson/skill has helped you or will help you in the future
4. Any specific "thanks" or "memories" from the teacher's class/about/with the teacher (field trips, class trips, athletics, clubs, etc.)
5. Letters to Mr. Fielder are discouraged
Guidelines:
1. One page in length
2. Identify what you learned from the teacher and how you learned it
3. How that lesson/skill has helped you or will help you in the future
4. Any specific "thanks" or "memories" from the teacher's class/about/with the teacher (field trips, class trips, athletics, clubs, etc.)
5. Letters to Mr. Fielder are discouraged
2015_quiz_through_pages_141.docx | |
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2015_night_essay_format.docx | |
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night_2014_connections_log_for_readings_and_video_clips.docx | |
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2012_final_test_study_guide.docx | |
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NIGHT QUIZ QUESTIONS FOR 2/2
Preface
1. Describe two reasons why Elie Wiesel wrote his memoir. (2)
2.Write one example of powerful language. Then, explain why each is powerful.
(4)
Forward
3.Of the passages selected for the Forward by Francois Mauriac, which is the most powerful? Please write a paragraph to explain. (4)
Night: Pages 3-12
4.Describe young Elie's faith, and his learning with Moishe the Beadle (pages 3-5). (2)
5.If you were to describe the attitude of Elie and others towards the Germans with one word, what would it be? Why? (Write a
paragraph to explain). (4)
Preface
1. Describe two reasons why Elie Wiesel wrote his memoir. (2)
2.Write one example of powerful language. Then, explain why each is powerful.
(4)
Forward
3.Of the passages selected for the Forward by Francois Mauriac, which is the most powerful? Please write a paragraph to explain. (4)
Night: Pages 3-12
4.Describe young Elie's faith, and his learning with Moishe the Beadle (pages 3-5). (2)
5.If you were to describe the attitude of Elie and others towards the Germans with one word, what would it be? Why? (Write a
paragraph to explain). (4)
never_shall_i_forget.doc | |
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forward_through_page_12_vocabulary_and_reading_sheet.doc | |
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reading_focus_23_through_46.doc | |
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reading_focus_47__through65.doc | |
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reading_focus_66-84.doc | |
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reading_focus_85_through_97.doc | |
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1/20/2015 Opener Reading: MLK and carrying on the legacy.
2015_1984_and_research_exam_rubric.xlsx | |
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Link for MLA formatting website: Purdue Online Writing Lab.
Research unit links to assist in writing your paper:
Overview (begin at 30 seconds): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Y31UrG2q4
Works cited page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaFcJ3f4fJk
In-text citations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UtHIBuem40
Punctuating in-text citations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOSkeaGBLFs
MLA outline: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOCHJaUUyZA
How to write an introduction and a thesis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G50ggZFE1HY
How to utilize transitional statements to create cohesion in an essay(transitions and transitional devices): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/574/01/
MLA formatting: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Use the website listed above to help guide your work with MLA formatting. Click the link on the left titled "MLA Works Cited: Electronic Sources" to help citing your sources correctly!
Overview (begin at 30 seconds): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Y31UrG2q4
Works cited page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaFcJ3f4fJk
In-text citations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UtHIBuem40
Punctuating in-text citations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOSkeaGBLFs
MLA outline: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOCHJaUUyZA
How to write an introduction and a thesis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G50ggZFE1HY
How to utilize transitional statements to create cohesion in an essay(transitions and transitional devices): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/574/01/
MLA formatting: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Use the website listed above to help guide your work with MLA formatting. Click the link on the left titled "MLA Works Cited: Electronic Sources" to help citing your sources correctly!
2014_2015_first_semester_english_12_exam.docx | |
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Test Essay Prompt:
George Orwell asserts that he writes to promote democratic socialism and to reveal the evils of totalitarianism. Find a passage from section three of “1984” that you can use as evidence to support Orwell's claim. Break down the passage and explain, in depth, how it helps Orwell accomplish his goal. Be sure to write the page number and specific quotes from the passage.
George Orwell asserts that he writes to promote democratic socialism and to reveal the evils of totalitarianism. Find a passage from section three of “1984” that you can use as evidence to support Orwell's claim. Break down the passage and explain, in depth, how it helps Orwell accomplish his goal. Be sure to write the page number and specific quotes from the passage.
1. Who collaborated in writing Goldstein’s book? Explain what this means about Goldstein’s book and the brotherhood.
2. Explain “why.”
3. What is the difference between Oceania’s Party, Nazi Germany, and Communist Russia, according to O’Brien?
4. How does someone become “immortal?”
5. Where does reality/the world exist?
6. What is O’Brien’s picture of the future?
7. How does Winston’s appearance symbolize “humanity” under party rule?
2. Explain “why.”
3. What is the difference between Oceania’s Party, Nazi Germany, and Communist Russia, according to O’Brien?
4. How does someone become “immortal?”
5. Where does reality/the world exist?
6. What is O’Brien’s picture of the future?
7. How does Winston’s appearance symbolize “humanity” under party rule?
Choose
a topic. (What is off-limits according to video?)
Pre-write:
Make a list of how/what is ridiculous or points you want to make about your
subjectWriting
your satire:
1.Fake enthusiasm
2.Statements that are obviously untrue
3.A humorous tone
4.Glossed-over statements revealing the
author’s actual negative feelings on the subject.
2012_writing_a_satire.pptx | |
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2014_final_test_study_guide.docx | |
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1984_section_two_test_study_guide_2012.docx | |
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11/6/2014 Writing prompts.›
A. Identify two symbols and two examples of irony from the chapters.
›B. Write at least a paragraph to compare and contrast Winston with Julia.
A. Identify two symbols and two examples of irony from the chapters.
›B. Write at least a paragraph to compare and contrast Winston with Julia.
autobiography_assignment_sheet_and_questions_2014_2015.docx | |
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sample_autobiography_chapters_one_and_two.pdf | |
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9/17/014 writing prompt (based the Constitution Day article)
Analysis - Pick a topic
1. Defend or refute the author’s thesis statement, using evidence you’ve learned about the Michael Brown and Ferguson case….
Sample first sentence: Jeffrey Lord, the author of “The Constitution Lives in Ferguson,” is correct/incorrect in writing that the events Ferguson are proof of the U.S. Constitution at work in our country.
Or…
2. Analyze the following quote in light of the Michael Brown case, ISIS murders, and historical events in the United States:
The Constitution exists precisely because human imperfection is a reality of life everywhere.
Analysis - Pick a topic
1. Defend or refute the author’s thesis statement, using evidence you’ve learned about the Michael Brown and Ferguson case….
Sample first sentence: Jeffrey Lord, the author of “The Constitution Lives in Ferguson,” is correct/incorrect in writing that the events Ferguson are proof of the U.S. Constitution at work in our country.
Or…
2. Analyze the following quote in light of the Michael Brown case, ISIS murders, and historical events in the United States:
The Constitution exists precisely because human imperfection is a reality of life everywhere.
9/15 Closure: Answer the following questions; submit them on a google document.
1. What do you still need information on?
2. What questions do you have regarding the paper?
3. How many sources do you have?
4. What is your working thesis?
1. What do you still need information on?
2. What questions do you have regarding the paper?
3. How many sources do you have?
4. What is your working thesis?
Link: APA sample paper
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Link: APA Style Guide (Purdue OWL)
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APA formatting for online periodicals:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/
2014_2015_english_12_complete_syllabus.docx | |
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2013-2014 Documents
2013_tuesdays_with_morrie_test_study_guide.docx | |
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4_17_2014_opener_and_deadlines.pptx | |
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pages_109_through_141.doc | |
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2012_pages_1-72_mini-test.doc | |
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In-class writing: Due Wednesday, 3/19 at the beginning of the hour:
Cite examples from Night, and the two speeches from class today to answer the question:
What is a responsible world citizen?
Answer the question, citing specific examples from each source.
Apply lessons from the examples to your life/what we/you can do.
Length:
If hand-written: one Page (front and back – single spaced)
If typed: Two pages, MLA formatted.
Cite examples from Night, and the two speeches from class today to answer the question:
What is a responsible world citizen?
Answer the question, citing specific examples from each source.
Apply lessons from the examples to your life/what we/you can do.
Length:
If hand-written: one Page (front and back – single spaced)
If typed: Two pages, MLA formatted.
3_10_classwork_powerful_language_87-115_for_website.pptx | |
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autobiography_assignment_sheet_and_questions.docx | |
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1_14_2014_test_review_classwork.pptx | |
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1_8_characterization_round_flat_static_dynamic.pptx | |
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section_three_quiz.doc | |
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2013_2014_first_semester_exam_study_guide.docx | |
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12/19 Writing prompts:
1.Describe the interaction between the ladies and Montag. What do we learn about….
Marriage (Mrs. Phelps)?
Parenting (Mrs. Bowles)?
The war/military service (Mr. Phelps)?
2. Write a detailed explanation of WHY Bradbury chose to include the last stanza of “Dover Beach” in this portion of the novel.
1.Describe the interaction between the ladies and Montag. What do we learn about….
Marriage (Mrs. Phelps)?
Parenting (Mrs. Bowles)?
The war/military service (Mr. Phelps)?
2. Write a detailed explanation of WHY Bradbury chose to include the last stanza of “Dover Beach” in this portion of the novel.
Even though it says "12/5," the classwork and symbolism prompts from 12/9 class period can be found below.
12_5_3-19_symbolism_figurative_language_prompts.pptx | |
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11/20 writing prompt, based on the two readings:
Use the two sources to effectively answer the question: Should censorship of written material take place in schools?
Use the two sources to effectively answer the question: Should censorship of written material take place in schools?
Helpful links for research project:
www.mel.org: use for researching scholarly articles. Click on "MeL Databases" on the home screen. Then select from the list. I suggest the following databases:
Academic OneFile
ERIC
Gale Virtual Reference (will only work for "censorship")
General OneFile
General Reference Center Gold
InfoTrac Student Edition
New York Times
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
World Cat
Tip: Type in a specific research question for the databases. Be patient. Good research takes time.
Purdue OWL APA guide: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
This is your authoritative guide for all things APA. Utilize this for every step of this project!
What is an annotated bibliography? (STOP AT THE 2:50 MARK): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nW0swv5Mzs&feature=related
How to format an APA annotated bibliography: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPhWhRlEWtI
www.mel.org: use for researching scholarly articles. Click on "MeL Databases" on the home screen. Then select from the list. I suggest the following databases:
Academic OneFile
ERIC
Gale Virtual Reference (will only work for "censorship")
General OneFile
General Reference Center Gold
InfoTrac Student Edition
New York Times
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
World Cat
Tip: Type in a specific research question for the databases. Be patient. Good research takes time.
Purdue OWL APA guide: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
This is your authoritative guide for all things APA. Utilize this for every step of this project!
What is an annotated bibliography? (STOP AT THE 2:50 MARK): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nW0swv5Mzs&feature=related
How to format an APA annotated bibliography: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPhWhRlEWtI
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Extended Response for 1984 TEST:
George Orwell asserts that he writes to promote democratic socialism and to reveal the evils of totalitarianism. Find a passage from section three of “1984” that you can use as evidence to support Orwell's claim. Break down the passage and explain, in depth, how it helps Orwell accomplish his goal. Be sure to write the page number and specific quotes from the passage.
George Orwell asserts that he writes to promote democratic socialism and to reveal the evils of totalitarianism. Find a passage from section three of “1984” that you can use as evidence to support Orwell's claim. Break down the passage and explain, in depth, how it helps Orwell accomplish his goal. Be sure to write the page number and specific quotes from the passage.
Chapter 4 prompts:
1. Analyze who has the power in the relationship, and why/how we can tell?
2. Write a definition for the term “freedom”from the perspective of Julia, and of
Winston. Cite and explain specific textual evidence to support each definition.
1. Analyze who has the power in the relationship, and why/how we can tell?
2. Write a definition for the term “freedom”from the perspective of Julia, and of
Winston. Cite and explain specific textual evidence to support each definition.
Chapters two and three (section two) focus questions:
A. Identify two symbols and two examples of irony from the chapters.
B. Write at least a paragraph to compare and contrast Winston with
Julia.
A. Identify two symbols and two examples of irony from the chapters.
B. Write at least a paragraph to compare and contrast Winston with
Julia.
2013_chapter_one_section_two_classwork_prompts_and_homework_assignment.pptx | |
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10_2_2013_classwork.pptx | |
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orwell_why_i_write.doc | |
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2013_9_30_orwell_why_i_write_essay.pptx | |
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2013_9_25_chapter_one_objectives_and_prompts_for_1984.pptx | |
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2013_opening_presentation_and_classwork.pptx | |
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9_17_2013_snowden_and_the_fourth_amendment.pptx | |
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2013_9_16_opener_and_classwork.pptx | |
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how_to_access_google_docs_from_home.docx | |
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Please click on the file below to view a sample works cited page. This is meant to show you how the document should be formatted in regards to spacing, hanging indents, and alphabetical order of sources. DO NOT use it for proper citation format, as MLA formatting has changed since this document was written.
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9_11_2013_prompts.pptx | |
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snowden_research_paper_format_and_outline.docx | |
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Links to MLA tutorial videos (see attached file)
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How to cite internet videos using MLA format: http://citesource.trincoll.edu/mla/mlavideoweb_002.pdf
Recent Article on NSA's methods (shared in class on 9/6)
http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/23356264/report-nsa-cracked-most-online-encryption
http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/23356264/report-nsa-cracked-most-online-encryption
Please Access the research assignment at the link below.
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Please see and use the index card templates if you wish to write digital index cards.