Membean Extra Credit Offer

Just to keep the words fresh...if you would like to do at least 30 minutes of Membean between December 17 and January 2, I will add 5 points to your next Membean quiz grade.  As always, extra credit is optional!

There is no homework over the break - I hope you will relax, enjoy, and read something for fun!

Review that's Due Tuesday. Dec. 13

In the SS Packet:

D, E, F, G, L, M

For LA

Review Grammar and Writing in your Composition and Grammar Books.
Do a Story Arc for Arachne.

Review that's due Monday 12/12

In the InterActive Reader:

Apollo's and Arachne
Read page 232.
Read 234-242.  On those pages, DO: B, D, G, I, Pause and Reflect on pg. 242.
Answer the Texas Assessment Practice questions 2 & 4 on pg. 245.

Spider Webs
Read 246-251. On those pages, DO: the chart on page 252 - do this as you read!
Answer the Texas Assessment Practice questions 3 & 4 on pg. 253.


In the SS Review Packet:  A, B, C, H, I, J, K

What's on the LA Exam?

LA Exam Dec. 2016 - AM takes 12/14; PM takes 12/13

50 questions - mix of multiple choice, short answer and mini-essay

·         Grammar and Writing

o   Word Crimes

o   Capitalization

o   Paragraphing

o   Quotations – dialogue and quote

·         Story Elements

o   Plot

o   Characterization

o   Conflict

o   Setting

o   POV

o   Foreshadowing

·         Literary Devices/Techniques

o   Figurative language

o   Irony

o   idiom/cliché

o   repetition

·         Literary Analysis

o   Author’s purpose

o   Theme

o   Mood/tone

·         Classical and Traditional Stories

o   Archetypes

o   Cultural values

o   Stylistic Elements

What's on the SS Exam?

SS Exam Dec. 2016 - AM takes 12/16; PM takes  12/15

50 questions - mix of multiple choice, matching, and short answer 

·         Maps and globes skills including:

o   time zones

o   lat. and long.

o   all oceans and continents

o    select countries from North and South America, Europe, Asia

·         Culture including:

o   PERSIA

o   Government forms

o   Big Question

o   Primary and secondary sources

·         Political Cartoon Analysis

·         Infographics

·         Demographics

·         Latin America

o   Early civilizations

o   Impact of colonization

o   Use of physical resources

·         Europe

o   Early civilization

For those who lost VIPS

Europe Map Quiz 12/8/16

You may be asked to identify any or all of these countries:

England                     Russia

France                       Poland

Germany                  Sweden

Spain                          Turkey

Italy                            Greece

You may be asked to identify any or all of these capital cities:

London, Berlin, Warsaw, Moscow, Rome

You may be asked to identify any or all of these seas (and for sure the Atlantic Ocean):

Aegean, Baltic, Black, Caspian, Mediterranean, North, Norwegian

You may be asked to identify any or all of these physical features:

Alps and/or Ural Mountains

Danube, Rhine, Seine, and/or Volga Rivers

The English Channel and/or the Strait of Gibraltar

Homework 12/1/16

HMWK: Read pages 396 – 403 in the textbook.  

Make a chart with two columns and 6 rows on the EUROPE title page in your ISN. 

For each of the 12 subtitles/sections, write the title of the section and either ONE word/phrase or ONE symbol/image to represent that part of European/Western Civilization history.  

This is a homework grade, not just a part of the ISN check.

Imaginative Story Info

Imaginative Story Instructions

You must:

·         Abide by the following due dates:

o   First Draft shared with correct title: Thursday, Dec. 1, BOC

o   Plot Chart: Thursday, Dec. 1, BOC

o   Revised Draft: Friday, Dec. 2, EOC

o   Final Draft with Process Packet: Wednesday, Dec. 7, BOC (see rubric)

You will:

• Write an imaginative story (fiction) and take it through the entire writing process (drafting, revising, editing, publishing)
• Write a 2-paged, double-spaced, 12-point font, typed story (longer stories might be accepted with a conference)
• Publish your final draft in one of the following formats:  short story, short film with script, choose your own adventure book, first chapter or 2 of a novel, children’s book (paper or digital), narrative poem, narrative song, faux letters/journal/diary, play (in script format), or graphica
• Use at least one purposeful instance of dialogue
• Revise your story to add in vivid active verbs and decrease the number of boring be verbs.
• When appropriate to your story, break in to appropriate paragraphs/sections
• When appropriate to your format, break this story into pages/segments/frames
• When appropriate to your format, create visuals/pictures
• Do your first draft and revision in your Google Docs
• Follow conventions for the title of your text.  Remember, we do not underline, italicize, bold or do really anything different with the title when it is ON the original text most of the time.

You may:

• Work on drafts in class when you have finished your daily work, at home, or in the library before or after school
• Present this story to your class (during extra time during final review/exams)

• Conference with your teacher or with peers who are not busy with another project
• Transform your story into another genre after the first revision
• Have a “guest illustrator” IF they are properly credited
• Use a really fantastic poetic/literary device for extra credit.  Then, you must highlight and label it on your final draft.  THEN, you need to explain why you used it – in other words, what did it add to the story or character. 

You may not:

• Use a previously published story for this assignment
• Copy work from another student or from the internet
• Ask for a pass to the library during Activity to use the computers for this project

Imaginative Story Rubric

           

	VERY evident	MOSTLY evident	SOMEWHAT evident	NOT evident
Organization/Progression of Ideas (35 pts)
Well-developed protagonist with a conflict	10	7	5	0
Clear beginning/middle/end* (BME) with smooth transitions in time and story	15	12	9	0
Paragraphing or other format-appropriate divisions are thoughtful and follow conventions	10	7	5	0
Development of Ideas (30 pts)
Interesting Dialogue that develops character or plot in a meaningful way	10	7	5	0
Vivid Verbs	10	7	5	0
·         Reasonable resolution for the conflict*	10	7	5	0
Editing (20 pts)
Error free final draft (1 pt. each error)**	10			0
Follows the conventions of your selected format as we went over together in small groups, including the title	10	7	5	0
Attention to Directions (10 pts)
All parts of packet present, in order ·         Rubric with name, period and date ·         Final Copy ·         Editing Sheet ·         IF you have them, early paper drafts ·         Story Chart	10 (all present)	8 (1 item missing)	6 (2 items missing)	0 (3 or more items missing)
BONUS:  Well used literary device that is highlighted, labeled and explained in terms of your purpose in using it.	5			0

*Cliff hangers and early novel chapters must have pre-approval and a signature here.  ________

**First two typed pages (or the equivalent) will be graded for editing, the full story for content                                                       

Latin America Unit Test 11/16

Latin America Unit Test

• You will be allowed to use your ISN.
• It is a reflective essay about the BIG IDEAS we’ve studied in this unit.  You will use examples from the various readings and activities as EVIDENCE to support your THESIS.
• The best way to review is to go back through the Latin America section of your ISN so the ideas and potential examples are fresh in your mind.

Secrets of the Andes Test

Part One:  Identifying (matching) Hero's Journey elements and Archetypes from Secrets of the Andes.  (Use pink sheet and review we will do Wednesday.)

Part Two: Story elements, literary devices, and characterization in multiple choice and short answer format.  (Take notes when we fill in the story arc and study the discussion questions.)

Part Three: Extensive paragraph about theme. (Prepare a theme statement and come up with examples to support it in your head before the test.)

Sample Theme Paragraph:

Topic Sentence with a clear statement of theme.

Example from book with explanation.

Example from book with explanation.    (2 or 3 good examples)

Example from book with explanation.

Concluding sentence/So what?

        In "The School Play", Gary Soto convey the idea we often worry about things that end up not being a big deal. For example, Robert spends a full day responding to every question and prompt with his line from the play rather than a reasonable response. Robert does this because he is worried that he will forget his line during the performance. During the play, he still flubs his line, but the play just goes on and there is no big embarrassment or problem. Similarly, Robert is concerned that Belinda will rub his face in the grass and/or kill him if he messes up in the play. Belinda’s constant threats of violence make him afraid.   And, while it seems reasonable to be fearful of Belinda, in the end, she just pinches his arm.  While this is inappropriate, a pinch is far less severe than Robert imagined and far more likely than for a student to actually violently attach another at school. Once again, Robert’s worry did nothing to improve his situation or prevent Belinda’s aggression towards him.  If Robert wasn’t worried about messing up and getting hurt, there would be no conflict in the story.  Ultimately, though, the author wants us to realize that degree of worry and stress is never going to improve the situation and could actually make the situation worse.

Link to a well done piece on theme.  We're just looking at the first 3 minutes together, but in case you'd like to see the rest! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4qME64SkxM

Grammar Workbook Work for Oct-Nov

REMEMBER: READ EVERYTHING; FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS.  Seriously, read the examples and directions carefully!

Station Work from the first week of October:

Page 157:  Exercise 1  - numbers 1-7

Page 159:   Exercise 1  - numbers 1-10; Exercise 2 – numbers 1-5

Page 163:  all of  Exercises 1 and 2 (For Exercise 2 you may abbreviate U or QM.)

Page 183:  (This is just a quick review. I would prefer that you underline three times to indicate what needs to be capitalized rather than circle.) Exercise 2 - 1-10

October 18 (I realize the sub gave you extra, but this is what I assigned and will look for when I grade):

Page 177: Exercise 1

Page 179: Exercise 1, numbers 1-6; Exercise 2, numbers-6

Page 181: Exercise 1

Homework for 10/25:

Page 1 - Everything
Page 3 - Exercise 1, numbers 1-7

Review for Word Crimes Quiz 11/17:

FOR EACH OF THESE PAGES READ THE RULES AND EXAMPLES!

Page 169: Exercise 1
Page 171: Exercise 1, numbers 1-6
Page 173: Exercise 1, Exercise 2

Homework 10/20

Name___________________________________________

In the big blue Literature Textbook:  Read pages 642-643 carefully.

Read “Good Hotdogs” starting on 644. Then, re-read lines 1-6 answer this question:  Which words in those lines show that the speaker and her friend are eager to eat hot dogs together?

Answer:  Which words and descriptions in lines 19-23 might hint at a joyful attitude?

Find one literary device in this poem.  Copy it down.  Tell what it is.  Explain why you think the author used it?

Read “Ode to an Artichoke” starting on page 648.  Find three instances in the poem where the author has personified the artichoke.

1.

2.

3.

Re-read lines 27-50.  Which metaphors and similes in lines 27-50 compare the artichoke to a soldier going into battle?  How does the speaker feel about the “soldiers”?

Would you rather eat a hot dog or an artichoke?

2nd Nine Weeks Big Dates

Thur., 10/20 - Latin America Countries and Capitals Quiz
Thur., Nov 3 - Secret of the Andes Test
Wed., Nov. 16 - Latin America Unit Test
Thur., Nov. 17 - Brazilian Rain-forest Conference
Mon., Nov. 21 - Word Crimes Quiz
Wed. - Fri., Nov. 23-25 - Thanksgiving Holiday
Tues. or Wed., Dec. 6 or 7 - Classical and Traditional Stories Quiz
Thur., Dec. 8 - Europe Map Quiz

Tue., Dec. 13 - 8th period exam - PM block will take the LA test
Wed., Dec. 14 - 1st period exam - AM block will take the LA test
Thu., Dec. 15 - 5th period exam - PM block will take the SS test
Fri., Dec. 16 - 3rd period exam - AM block will take the SS test


Dec. 20 - Jan. 3 - Winter Break


Membean Quiz dates (all Mondays): 10/17, 11/7, 11/28, 12/12  (Reminder: all vocabulary quiz grades are averaged together during the 9 week period and then recorded once in the grade book.)

Update: Membean Break December - feel free to keep practicing and learning.  We'll start back officially in January!

Story Elements Test!

I am bumping the test to FRIDAY (10/14).  I want to do a little more review with everyone.  The Classics Book Assignment is the PERFECT REVIEW for the test as you will be doing the same things - reading a story (short) and identifying and analyzing story elements.

If it's highlighted on the Literary Lexicon, its on the test!

Allusion
Imagery
Simile
Metaphor
Personificaiton
Hyperbole
Onomatopoieia
Alliteration
Repetition
Irony
Setting
Archetype
Theme
Point of View
Plot: Beginning Situation, Rising Action, Inciting Incident, Falling Action, Climax, Resolution
Conflict
Protagonist
Antagonist

Latin America Links

Super Cool countries and capitals video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAoj0IuVoes

Quiz Practice sites:

lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz

Ilike2learn.com

Classic Book Assignment

Below, you will find the text of the paper I went over in class and am passing out to the kids as they finish reading their books.  There is also a story arc that goes with Part A.  They will need to get that from me in paper form.  Remember:  READ EVERYTHING; FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS!  I hate having to take of points for not following directions!

Classics Reading Assignment – Due no later than October 14

A book of “literary merit” stands up well to analysis.  The first time you read anything, you should enjoy the story and get the “gist” of the story.  Then, you can re-read it as much or as little as necessary for analysis. 

In class, we have done all the activities you are being asked to do with “The School Play” and “Aschenputtel”.  You also have the green Literary Lexicon for reference.

Now that you have read (and I hope enjoyed) your classic tale, go back into the book for the following analysis.  You may do A-E in any order you wish; be sure to do them all.  You may do them on paper or on the computer (may be printed out or shared via Google Docs).  Your final product can be organized any way you wish.  BUT, carefully read the requirements and rubric to be sure you receive full credit!

Reminder:  A QUOTE is taken word for word from a text – it might be dialogue or it might be narration.  A quote taken from a book does not have to have been inside quotation marks in the original book.  (See examples with Part B.)

A:  Fill in the story arc/Freytag’s Pyramid for your book.  Give a quote from the book to prove which point of view it is told from (1^st or 3^rd are all I need for this particular assignment.)

B:

1. Draw your character with as much detail as you can – based on the book’s descriptions – NOT based on the cover – which is designed to sell books, not represent the actual novel.  (Save room for the quotes!)

2. Around the character, write 3 quotes that show a CHARACTER/PERSONALITY TRAIT that the character has.  Be sure to put the quote in quotation marks, with the page number in parenthesis.  Also, write the trait ABOVE the quote. 

EX:  “Nor will he give up digging about in my past” (68).  [This was narration in the book.]

EX:  “ ‘You’re such a lucky lad to know all this…’ “ (68).  [This was dialogue in the book.]

C:  Write a statement of theme.  Remember, this is a truth about life that the author wants to convey.  The theme must be supported with at least two quotes from the book.

D:  Copy down and identify TWO examples of literary devices (for example: metaphor, simile, imagery, allusion, irony, personification, hyperbole). Then explain how the author uses the literary device you identified. In other words, what is the author’s purpose in using that device?

Sentence Frame you may use:    

________________ used this ____________________ in order to make the reader ____________________________

           (author)                                   (literary device)                                             (think, feel, understand, believe, guess, etc.)

EX: “In spite of the destruction, it was a beautiful sight.  I did not imagine a fire could burn so fast or so hungrily as the fires the natives have set today” (220). Karen Hess used this personification of the fire in order to make the reader understand how quickly the fire burned and how large an area it covered.  The crew felt as if the fire were trying to devour their camp.

E.  Write a brief review of the book.  What did you like about the story?  What didn’t you like?  Who might you recommend this book to?

EX: The best part of Stowaway is the humor and adventure.  I enjoyed learning about the world and the people and animals that inhabit it along with Nicholas.  I thought some of the entries while he was hidden and then when the men were sick drug out further than necessary and interrupted the flow of the story.  I think people who like history and exploration would enjoy reading this book, but people who expect their adventure to be non-stop action will find it slow.

Rubric

______ (5) The first PAGE (paper or electronic) contains a complete, correct heading.

______ (5) The first PAGE (paper or electronic) contains the title (underlined) and author of the book

______ (20) Part A – Every section/part of the story arc is filled in.  The protagonist and antagonist match with the conflict and the conflict matches the climax.  The point of view has a direct quote for evidence. Quote is in the proper format.

______ (20) Part B – Drawing matches the book’s physical description of the protagonist as far as is available in the book.  Character traits are not emotions and are supported by evidence from the book. Quotes are in the proper format.

______ (15) Part C – The theme matches the book and is supported by evidence from the book. Quotes are in the proper format.

______ (20) Part D – Literary devices are correctly identified. Author’s purpose is a reasonable analysis the device’s purpose in the book. Quotes are in the proper format.

______ (10) Part E – Review includes specifics of what you liked and disliked and a specific audience for the book.  Direct quotes are not required, but if included, must be in the proper format.

______ (5) This rubric, with your name written above the word rubric, is turned in with paper copies of the project OR is turned in with the following words highlighted:  “Shared in Google Docs”