UPDATED: JANUARY 16, 2017

SEE BELOW FOR CURRENT ASSIGNMENTS (FOR PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS, YOU WILL NEED TO SCROLL DOWN TO OLDER POSTS.)

Block 1 & 3 (Periods 1, 8)
Your prewrite for the "What the World Gains from Optimism" speech is due Friday at the end of Periods 1 & 8. Expectations are listed below.




Block 2 (Period 4, 7)
**I am almost finished giving feedback for persuasive essays. I anticipate being finished with that by this tonight or tomorrow morning. Your final persuasive essay is due Friday of next week, January 13, which also happens to be the end of 2nd quarter.

**DUE TOMORROW: the rough draft version of all your text for NHD (in other words, D-1 of your script if you are doing a documentary or performance, D-1 of your paper, D-1 of the text for your website or exhibit board). I promised that after the break, we would be delving into the hands-on productivity stage of NHD, and that time has come! Do not worry about the process paper yet. We will get to that.
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DLP 45-53 (uncorrected sentences)

DLP 45 (1/2/17) juliet ceases her blubbering, and calls her Aunt who agrees to help the star crossed lovers. aunt nurse plans to go see romeo at his grandmothers house

DLP 46 (1/3/17) aunt nurse visited romeo, and told him what an odious toad he was to have hurt tybalt juliets cousin. And she also arranged a meeting between the 2 lovers at juliets church

DLP 47 (Jan. 4--13 errors)
meanwhile juliets snobby pompous parents were trying to get her to go out with paris the rich spoiled son of the most prominent people of tragedy florida

DLP 48 (Jan. 5--9 errors)
id rather die then go out with that arrogant toad cried perturbed juliet to her irate parents

DLP 49 (Jan. 10--20 errors)
the next day as arranged by aunt nurse juliet and romeo met at juliets church i want to marry you juliet articulated romeo

DLP 50 (Jan. 11--21 errors)
they ask the reverend laurence if he would marry them the reverend said no you are to young and unfledged after all juliet is only 14

DLP 51 (Jan. 13--10 errors)
thwarted in there intentions by there youth romeo and juliet agreed that it is best to just go steady

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Journal Entries

Journal Entry #9 (1/2/17): Do you tend to be more optimistic (positive thinking) or pessimistic (negative thinking)? Explain. (Full credit = 5 sentences, 3 DLP words)

Reading Responses

Reading Response 1/2/17: Tell me all about your book. Assume that I have never heard of it or read it before. Use your text evidence to build a thorough summary of the important events and people in the book. (This should be at least 5 sentences with ample text evidence.)

Reading Response 1/3/17:

 

Thursday, December 15, 2016

UPCOMING DUE DATES:

Block 1 (Periods 1, 2) and Block 2 (Periods 8, 9)

• 12/20 (B1 & B3) --Draft 1 of "Where I'm From" poem is due.  Prewrite will be collected too. This is just a Draft 1, so it will be completion points.

Block 2 (Periods 4, 7)

• 12/22 (B2) -- Draft 1 of NHD Persuasive Essay should be completed by the end of the class period. This is just a Draft 1, completion points.

Here is a list of the instructions you will find on this page.  Scroll down below the list to find the actual instructions:

• Journal Entry #1 (all classes)
• Journal Entry #2 (B1, B3)
• Journal Entry #3 (B1)
• Journal Entry #4 (B1, B3)
• Journal Entry #5 (B1, B3)
• Journal Entry #6 (B1, B3)
• Journal Entry #7 (B1, B3)
• Journal Entry #8 (B1, B3)
• Preposition Poem (all classes)
• "I Can't Write a Poem" poem (B1, B3)
• Ode (B1, B3)
• Haiku (B1, B3)
• Reading Response 12/5 (B1, B3)
• Reading Response 12/8 (B1, B3)
• Reading Response 12/13 (B1, B3)
• Reading Response 12/15 (B1, B3)
• Theme Assignment 12/8 (B1, B3)
• HPL Persuasive Essay (B2 only)

Journal Entries

Journal Entry #1 (11/23): Tell me something I probably do not know about you.  (FULL PARAGRAPH--topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence--minimum of five focused sentences for full credit)

Journal Entry #2 (12/4):  Tell me what you did over Thanksgiving Break. Use at least three of our DLP vocabulary words from this year in your writing. (FULL PARAGRAPH--topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence--minimum of five focused sentences for full credit)

Journal Entry #3 (12/5): What is an experience you will never forget? Use at least three of our DLP vocabulary words from this year in your writing. (FULL PARAGRAPH--topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence--minimum of five focused sentences for full credit)

Journal Entry #4 (12/6): What is culture? In five sentences or more, describe what “culture” means to you.  Give specific examples to support your definition.

Journal Entry #5 (12/7):  Who is the “storyteller” in your home/family? What are some stories you have heard over and over at family events? Is there a special place your family records memories? (Five sentences, 3 DLP words)

Journal Entry #6 (12/8):  What are some places you really like to be? Do you have a favorite room in your home or someone else’s home? Or a favorite place to sit and relax? Think of places, inside or outside, that you really, really enjoy or find relaxing or happy.  Write about these places.  Remember:  For full credit, you need a well written paragraph (topic sentence, supporting details, concluding paragraph) AND 3 DLP words.

Journal Entry #7 (12/13): What are some products, hobbies, events or foods/drinks that represent you and why? (In other words, people might think of you when they see these products or go to these events.) Full credit = 5 sentences, 3 DLP words


Journal Entry #8 (12/14):  Are you looking forward to winter break? Why or why not? (Full credit = 5 sentences and at least 3 DLP words)

Journal Entry #9 (12/15): Which do you like better--giving gifts or receiving gifts? In your opinion, what are the “pros” and “cons” of each? (Full credit = 5 sentences, 3 DLP words)

 

Preposition Poem

"I Can't Write a Poem" poem

 

Ode

 

Haiku 

*Write at least 5 haiku

*All on the same topic

*Must be typed in GOOGLE DRIVE and shared with me (editing permissions)

*Must have proper number of syllables (5, 7, 5)

*Include sensory details

*Challenge:  Include at least one other poetic/sound device in each of your poems

DLP Retake Assignment

**For the most recent test (DLP 29-36), you need to write a story using each one of the DLP words in a way that demonstrates your understanding of the word.  In other words, somewhere in your sentence, the definition of the word should be embedded into the story.  It should be so obvious that only a synonym of the word could be used in the word's place.

**For previous DLP exams, you must make an appointment with me for a study session and then you can retake the test.

 Theme Assignment 12/8

 After reading the poem "Identity" by Julio Noboa Polanco (see below), write what you think the theme of the poem could be.  Then list at least three examples of text evidence that support this theme.

Identity by Julio Noboa Polanco

Let them be as flowers
always watered, fed, guarded, admired,
but harnessed to a pot of dirt.

I'd rather be a tall, ugly weed,
clinging on clffs, like an eagle
wind-wavering above high, jagged rocks.

To have broken through surface of stone,
to live, to feel exposed to the madness
of the vast, eternal sky.
To be swayed by the breezes of an ancient sea,
carrying my soul, my seed,

I'd rather be unseen, and if
then shunned by everyone,
than to be a pleasant-smelling flower,
growing in clusters in the fertile valley,
where they are praised, handled, and plucked
by greedy human hands.

I'd rather smell of musty, green stench
than of sweet, fragrant lilac.
If I could stand alone, strong and free,
I'd rather be a tall ugly weed.

 

Reading Response 12/13

Write a paragraph to a character in the book. Tell him/her what you are thinking about his/her situation right now. Tell him/her how you would react in their situation.

Reading Response 12/14

What do you think will happen next in the story and why? Write at least one paragraph with five sentences.  Use at least 3 pieces of text evidence and your own experiences/knowledge to support your prediction.

HPL Persuasive Essay

Write a 5-paragraph (or more) essay convincing me of your NHD topic’s historical significance. Using cited research-based information, you need to cover the following:

• Introduction: Lead, historical context, thesis
• Body: Short-term and long-term impact on society or policy
• Conclusion: Restate your thesis and main points of your paper, give a final thought

This must be written and shared with me in Google Drive before you leave for winter break.  Rubric and specific requirements (formatting) will be shared via Google Drive.

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

DLP TEST is MONDAY! Be ready!

Below you will also see directions for the following items:

• Journal Entry #1
• Journal Entry #2
• Journal Entry #3
• Journal Entry #4
• Journal Entry #5
• Journal Entry #6
• Journal Entry #7
• Preposition Poem
• "I Can't Write a Poem" poem
• Ode 
• Haiku
• DLP Test Retake Assignment
• Reading Response 12/5
• Reading Response 12/8
• Reading Response 12/13
• Theme Assignment 12/8

Daily Language Practice

The next DLP quiz will be Monday, December 12.  The uncorrected DLP sentences are below.  Please study your vocabulary daily, as this will ensure a better chance of acing the quiz!

DLP 37 (11/28--16 errors)

before romeo could find his paramour his parents arrive on the scene. romeo you are grounded for a month for this you will allso be banished to your grandmothers house until you get over this foolish girl they chided

DLP 38 (11/29)

juliets parents’ had also arrived to find there daughter. never see that swine romeo again they said. why dont you go out with that nice boy named paris. hes rich they added

DLP 39 (11/30)

that evening juliets parents’ hear the dolorous sobs of there daughter as she cried to her best friend miranda

DLP 40 (12/1)

oh miranda what am i going to do she lamented as she laid sobbing on her bed

DLP 41 (12/2)

im worried about that cousin of mine who is like a inflamed rhinoceros when it comes to his car and im allso devastated by the fact that romeo is grounded and banished to his Grandmothers house 50 miles away

DLP 42 (12/5)

juliet continues to shed copious tears and added me and him will never never see eachother again 

DLP 43 (12/6)
juliet why dont you ask your battleship of an aunt to help you suggested miranda. shell discern what to do and shes always on you’re side

DLP 44 (12/7)

miranda my friend your write sighed juliet aunt nurse is like a tank she will fathom the problem and keep bulldozing on until it solved

Journal Entries

Journal Entry #1: Tell me something I probably do not know about you.  (FULL PARAGRAPH--topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence--minimum of five focused sentences for full credit)

Journal Entry #2:  Tell me what you did over Thanksgiving Break. Use at least three of our DLP vocabulary words from this year in your writing. (FULL PARAGRAPH--topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence--minimum of five focused sentences for full credit)

Journal Entry #3: What is an experience you will never forget? Use at least three of our DLP vocabulary words from this year in your writing. (FULL PARAGRAPH--topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence--minimum of five focused sentences for full credit)

Journal Entry #4: What is culture? In five sentences or more, describe what “culture” means to you.  Give specific examples to support your definition.

Journal Entry #5:  Who is the “storyteller” in your home/family? What are some stories you have heard over and over at family events? Is there a special place your family records memories? (Five sentences, 3 DLP words)

Journal Entry #6:  What are some places you really like to be? Do you have a favorite room in your home or someone else’s home? Or a favorite place to sit and relax? Think of places, inside or outside, that you really, really enjoy or find relaxing or happy.  Write about these places.  Remember:  For full credit, you need a well written paragraph (topic sentence, supporting details, concluding paragraph) AND 3 DLP words.

Journal Entry #7: What are some products, hobbies, events or foods/drinks that represent you and why? (In other words, people might think of you when they see these products or go to these events.) Full credit = 5 sentences, 3 DLP words

 

Preposition Poem

"I Can't Write a Poem" poem

 

Ode

 

Haiku 

*Write at least 5 haiku

*All on the same topic

*Must be typed in GOOGLE DRIVE and shared with me (editing permissions)

*Must have proper number of syllables (5, 7, 5)

*Include sensory details

*Challenge:  Include at least one other poetic/sound device in each of your poems

DLP Retake Assignment

**For the most recent test (DLP 29-36), you need to write a story using each one of the DLP words in a way that demonstrates your understanding of the word.  In other words, somewhere in your sentence, the definition of the word should be embedded into the story.  It should be so obvious that only a synonym of the word could be used in the word's place.

**For previous DLP exams, you must make an appointment with me for a study session and then you can retake the test.

Reading Response 12/5

What do you think will happen next in the story and why? Write at least one paragraph with five sentences.  Use text evidence and your own experiences/knowledge to support your prediction.

 Theme Assignment 12/8

 After reading the poem "Identity" by Julio Noboa Polanco (see below), write what you think the theme of the poem could be.  Then list at least three examples of text evidence that support this theme.

Identity by Julio Noboa Polanco

Let them be as flowers
always watered, fed, guarded, admired,
but harnessed to a pot of dirt.

I'd rather be a tall, ugly weed,
clinging on clffs, like an eagle
wind-wavering above high, jagged rocks.

To have broken through surface of stone,
to live, to feel exposed to the madness
of the vast, eternal sky.
To be swayed by the breezes of an ancient sea,
carrying my soul, my seed,

I'd rather be unseen, and if
then shunned by everyone,
than to be a pleasant-smelling flower,
growing in clusters in the fertile valley,
where they are praised, handled, and plucked
by greedy human hands.

I'd rather smell of musty, green stench
than of sweet, fragrant lilac.
If I could stand alone, strong and free,
I'd rather be a tall ugly weed.

 

Reading Response 12/5 

Write a “book-fommercial” to convince or persuade others to read this book. For full credit, it needs to be at least five sentences, use at least three DLP words, and be persuasive. 
 

Reading Response 12/13

Write a paragraph to a character in the book. Tell him/her what you are thinking about his/her situation right now. Tell him/her how you would react in their situation.