English II
Week 1
Interview with Walter Dean Myers
Week 2ResearchDirections: On your weebly page, copy the questions down. Research the answers and write your responses directly on your weebly.
1. How has the Due Process Clause changed the 14th amendment? 2. How do the 4th and 5th amendments protect against unreasonable law enforcement procedures? 3. (Opinion) Do you think court trials are fair in the United States? What high profile cases have you heard of or followed? Explain in 3-4 sentences.
Week 3
Monster EssayThink about what makes somebody a "monster". Can people truly be monsters? You will be writing a short descriptive essay detailing how somebody could rightly be called a monster. If you believe under no circumstances a person is a monster, you will argue that. Use specific examples, not just broad generalizations to support your reasoning. You should have at THREE supporting reasons.
Types of IronyIrony refers to a difference between the expected results of events and the actual outcome
Verbal irony occurs when the literal words spoken by an individual are meant to convey the opposite of what they seem to say. An example of this would be if a date shows up in a jeans and T-shirt and his partner says, "Well, you didn't have to dress up." This kind of irony is closely associated with sarcasm. Situational irony occurs when events come together in an unexpected and surprising way. Generally, this situation has some element of coincidence or connection. For example, a person stepping out of the way of a water hose to avoid getting wet just to end up falling in a pool would be an example of situational irony Dramatic irony, also called tragic irony, is common in plays. This is an irony in which one character does not understand that his actions or words reveal the true situation. Other Terms to KnowMaxim-
a brief saying that has some proven truth to it
Cliche- a stereotyped expression, usually expressing a common thought or idea Caricature- a picture that exaggerates a person's peculiarities or defects
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When Kids Get Life- PBS DocumentaryWe will be watching the documentary When Kids Get Life. While viewing the video, be observant of how this relates to Monster. Fill out the accompanying questions.
Week 6
Monster Final Project ChoicesChoose one of the following projects to complete for your final assessment for Monster.
1.) Letters – Write at least three letters to and from different characters in Monster (from Steve to his parents, from Steve to King & Bobo, from Jerry to Steve, etc.). 2.) PowerPoint – Create a PowerPoint presentation that entices readers to want to read the novel. Include at least 10 slides using information from the book. 3.) Brochure – Create a brochure that outlines that book. Talk about the plot and also main characters within the book. 4.) Mug Shot Poster – Design a poster that includes detailed mug shots of Steve, Bobo, and King. 5.) Music – Compile 10 youtube videos of songs that you can relate to the book. Include a few sentences about each song and how it relates to the book. 6.) Book Cover – Create a book cover for Monster that you feel is appropriate and relates to the book. Make sure to include the summary and author biography flaps. 7.) Letter to the Editor – Write a detailed letter to the editor letting them know whether or not you feel Steve got a fair trial. 8.) Alternate Ending – Did you not like the ending to Monster? Write at least a one-page ending the way you would have liked it to end. 9.) Judicial System – Create a document that tells about the judicial system in America (poster, brochure, flyer, etc.). 10.) Choose Your Own – Do you have a project in mind that is not on this list?Run your idea by Rachael to see if it is acceptable. Week 7Writing your own play/screenplay rubric_____/20 MAIN GUIDELINESStudent has met the main guidelines of the project by including at least 5 scenes in their play, with each scene being at least half of a page. _____/40 WRITING MECHANICSStudent’s play has little to no errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and structure of writing. The writing is in final draft form, legible, and makes sense to the reader. _____/20 WRITING CONTENTStudent’s play contains a discernable plot and makes sense to the reader. The content of the writing is appropriate, engaging, and significant to the action of the play. Student has conveyed effort, thought, and creativity in their writing.
Week 8
Irish Civil War PowerPoint- Create a 10 slide PowerPoint that explains the Irish civil war
- Must include bibliography and in text citations (use of three or more sites is required0 Plot DiagramCreate a plot diagram of the short story "The Sniper". Your plot diagram should include pictures, a sentence for each part of the plot and at least one quote from the text.
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Week 13Walking Out Writing AssignmentUsing at least 5 of your vocabulary words, create an ending to the short story "Walking Out". Your ending must include descriptive writing that utilizes all five senses, much like the author does. The ending should include details about the setting (the weather, do they run into any more wild animals, time of day, etc), descriptions of what happens to the father and the son David, as well as a concluding event. The assignment will be graded as follows and is worth a total of 50 points:
Plot Diagram for your story complete: 10 points Using all five senses effectively: 10 points Using five vocabularly words accurately: 10 points Using appropriate tone and following with the theme of the story: 10 points Correct spelling & punctuation: 10 points Week 14What's the Harm in Hunting- Persuasive EssayWriting prompt:Long ago, hunting was necessary to survive. Today, when we have other ways to get food, hunting is controversial. In the YES! Magazine article, "What's the Harm in Hunting?" author Alyssa Johnson went hunting for the first time with someone she trusts—someone who does things only with good reason.
Now that you've had a chance to think about Alyssa's story, what is your stance on hunting? Write a persuasive essay of up to 700 words that answers the question: "Is hunting moral?" Be sure to reference the article and give clear reasons to support your argument or position.
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Research Hankow in the 1920sFind out about Hankow China in the 1920s. Why did countries have "concessions" there? Create a short, 3 paragraph report on what was happening in Hankow during this time period.
Connotations & DenotationsThe literal "dictionary definition" of a word is called its denotation. All the feelings and associations we attach to certain words are connotations.
Identify words that have negative or positive connotations. Then, change the meaning of each sentence by choosing words that have different connotations. Follow the directions in the parentheses. 1. Twenty-five fluffy little yellow chicks hatched from our eggs today, my grandmother wrote." (Rewrite this sentence so the chicks seem unappealing.) 2. Miss Williams was pinch-faced and bossy. (Make Miss Williams seem attractive.) 3. Then he strutted off as if he and those square knees of his had won again. (Make the bully seem like a hero.) 4. The buildings were solemn and orderly, with little plots of grass around them. (Paint a negative picture of the building.)
Week 17Expository Writing- Identity Paper- Describe how people form their opinions, personalities, and their own unique identity.
Week 18Final Draft Identity Paper DueWeek 19
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