Grade 8: Good Night, Mr. Tom Chapters 1-3 (Due by midnight before Thursday, November 4th)

Please respond to the following in at least ten sentences.

Imagine you were taken from your home and had to go and live with a stranger. How would you feel? What would you expect? What would you do?

Then, explore this website about WWII: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/world_war2/world_at_war/
What is the most interesting thing you found in the site?

If you want to look at today's video again, go here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abLgfmzTO64&feature=fvw

Grade 10: Chapter 2 Response (Due by midnight Thursday, November 4)

Respond to one of the discussion questions in a complete, well-written paragraph.

1. How are Jack and Ralph characterized? Are Jack and Ralph fundamentally different or is the island changing them?

2. Lord of the Flies is full of symbolism. Consider Piggy’s glasses (“specs”), the conch, the beastie, the smoke on the mountain, the fire, the drum-roll, and even the characters themselves. What do these elements represent?

3. Consider the following line: “Piggy glanced nervously into hell and cradled the conch” (p. 44). Explain the importance of this line.

4. How is William Golding creating tension for the reader?

Grade 12: Death of a Salesman Closing Questions (Due before Thursday, November 4)

Please complete the closing activity on the back of today's handout.

Riccardo and Federico G., please explain how Willy and Biff represent different versions of the American Dream. Considering this, what do you think is Miller's comment on the American Dream?

Please remember that vocabulary is due on Thursday and we will be having a test on the American Dream, Death of a Salesman, and vocabulary.

Grade 10: Lord of the Flies Chapter 2 (Due by midnight, Tuesday, November 2)

What do you think is the most important line (1-3 sentences) of Chapter 2? Why? Start by typing in the line and the page on which it occurs. Then, skip a line and compose your response.

Grade 10: Theme Short Stories (Due by midnight Tuesday, October 26th)

Watch the following videos on essay writing. Which do you think is most helpful? Why?

How to Write a Basic Five Paragraph Essay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRZEQ5oj0Fs&feature=related

Basic Essay Structure
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9nq886mOjA

How to Write an Effective Introduction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clPtbFT23Bs&feature=related

Students, I will be in class on Wednesday. We can take a few minutes to go over your essays, so make sure your bring your rough drafts! As I mentioned in class (and on Edline), final typed copies will be due Friday, along with outlines and rough drafts!

Grade 12 IB: Death of a Salesman Weekend Homework (Due before class Tuesday, October 26th)

Look back at the post that was due Wednesday, October 13th. The assignment says: Finish reading Act I of Death of a Salesman. Come up with and post three discussion questions to present to the class about the first act.

Read through the discussion questions that your classmates have posted. Choose one question that you find most thought-provoking and answer it in at least 250 words. Use details from the text in addition to your own ideas and opinions.

Start by indicating whose question you are answering and what the question is. Then go on to give your response.

Please also begin reading Act II of Death of a Salesman. Remember that interactive orals have moved to Tuesday. We will be discussing Act II of Death of a Salesman on Thursday. I will post vocabulary over the weekend on Edline (in addition to upcoming test dates!) if you would like to get started.

Grade 8: October Book Reports (Due by midnight October 31st)

Please post your October book reports.

Grade 10: October Book Reports (Due by midnight October 31st)

Please post your October book reports.

Grade 12 IB: October Book Reports (Due before November 1st)

Please post your October book report.

Grade 10: Weekend Reflection (Due by midnight Sunday, October 24th)

Reflect upon how you are doing so far in our class. Please identify two things you have been doing well. Then, explain one thing that you would like to improve upon and how you will improve it. Finally, explain one thing you like about our class (assignments, set-up, my teaching style, etc.) and one thing you do not like.

Remember that over the weekend you should edit your in-class essays! Use my notes on your rubric, your own editing eye, and even a friend for help. Note that you must also add in at least five vocabulary words from either Unit 1 or Unit 2.