January 2014

Rough Draft of Research Paper

Hello 9 Academic Students!  I hope you are enjoying your break.  Just a reminder of what is expected of you before you return on January 2, 2014: 

1.  You must submit the rough copy of your research paper to turnitin.com over the break.  Please read the instructions I gave you before we went on break. 

2.  You must also have a printed copy of your paper and works cited page with you in class on Thursday, January 2.

 Final Draft of Research Paper

Your final draft must be submitted to turnitin.com by Thursday, January 9.  You must also print out a copy of your final draft and Works Cited page to bring to class on Thursday, January 9.  

Please e-mail me at ehatler@hpregional.org if you have any questions or problems. 

Vocabulary

The Unit 3 Vocabulary Test has been moved to Tuesday, January 14.

http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/iwords.cfm?sp=student&level=D

http://quizlet.com/206838/sadlier-oxford-vocabulary-workshop-level-d-unit-3-flash-cards/

The Adventures of Ulysses

The following are the due dates for The Adventures of Ulysses reading assignments:   

Pages vii-40 -- due Monday, Jan. 6
Pages 41-70 -- due Wednesday, Jan. 8
Pages 71-95 -- due Monday, Jan. 13
Pages 96-123 -- due Wednesday, Jan. 15
Pages 124-end -- due Friday, Jan. 17

End quiz for The Adventures of Ulysses:  Tuesday, January 21 (worth 30 points and the last grade of the marking period!)

Exams 

Exams are set to begin on Thursday, Jan. 23.  I will be providing you with a review sheet on Thursday, Jan. 16.   

DECEMBER - THE RESEARCH PAPER

The Research Paper

Monday, Dec. 2 and Tuesday, Dec. 3:  Learning about the research paper process and the possible topics for the research paper

Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Tuesday, Dec. 10:  Students are to meet me in the library (Media Wing Section) to set up a noodletools account and a turnitin.com account, review the databases provided by the high school, and to begin research and taking notes.

*Due Date change:  The following items are due by the end of the period Wednesday, Dec. 11:  Notes and Works Cited Page

*Due Date change:  The following items are due by the end of the period on Friday, December 13:  Organizational Outline and Thesis Statement

Thursday, Dec. 12 through Friday, Dec. 20:  Students will be guided through the writing of the rough draft.  Students will meet in the computer lab from Dec. 13 through Dec. 19.

The following is due by the end of the period on Friday, December 20:  Rough Draft turned in to turnitin.com .

PLEASE TURN IN PLAGIARISM SHEET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

The due date of the final draft will be January 8, 2014. 

Vocabulary

*January 8, 2014:   Vocabulary Test (Unit 3)  *Due to snow day, note change in quiz date!

http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/iwords.cfm?sp=student&level=D

http://quizlet.com/206838/sadlier-oxford-vocabulary-workshop-level-d-unit-3-flash-cards/

Week of November 18th and November 25

War Horse Viewing:  Thursday, November 21-Tuesday, November 26
 
Vocabulary (Level D Workbook):  Unit 2 Test -- Tuesday, November 26

Links to help study the words:

http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/levels_a2h.cfm

http://quizlet.com/1250541/sadlier-oxford-vocabulary-workshop-level-d-unit-2-flash-cards/

Wednesday, November 27:  A Day of Laughter!

So...enough about war...Bring in a joke, an appropriate YouTube clip, or anything to make us laugh!  Make sure it is school appropriate! 

Have a Happy Thanksgiving! 

READING DUE DATES FOR ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT:
Chapter 9:  Due Wednesday, Nov. 13
Chapter 10:  Due Friday, Nov. 15
Chapters 11 and 12:  Due Monday, Nov. 18

TESTS AND QUIZZES:
In-class Writing (End Test for All Quiet on the Western Front):  Tuesday, Nov. 19
Vocabulary Unit 2 Quiz:  Tuesday, Nov. 26

All Quiet on the Western Front

All Quiet on the Western Front

We will start The Effect of War Unit with the novel All Quiet on the Western Front.  Please keep up with the reading assignments.  I will be giving unannounced quizzes to see if you are keeping up with the reading. 

Due Monday, Oct. 21:  Chapters 1 and 2 (Pages 1-33)
Due Wednesday, Oct. 23:  Chapters 3 and 4 (Pages 35-74)
Due Friday, Oct. 25:  Chapter 5 (Pages 75-97)
Due Monday, Oct. 28:  Chapter 6 (Pages 99-136)
Due Friday,  November 1:  Skip 137-150 of Chapter 7, but do read from the middle of page 151-page 185 of Chapter 7 (Paul is home on leave.)
Due Monday, November 4:  Read Chapter 8 (pages 187-198)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5:  QUIZ ON CHAPTERS 1-8 (last grade of the marking period!)

Computer Lab #438 Dates for Webquest:

Friday, October 25 and Monday, October 28

World War I Website
http://www.worldwar1.com/reflib.htm

The Christmas Truce
http://www.fylde.demon.co.uk/xmas.htm

Outside Resources:
 http://www.glencoe.com/sec/literature/litlibrary/pdf/all_quiet.pdf

 http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/suss97677  
(The above link is for the Gale On-Line database Mrs. Fenlon shared with you.  Look in your planner for the password you must use.  Once you have access to it, Click on The Gale Virtual Reference Library only.  Once you get into the Reference Library, type in All Quiet on the Western Front in the Search box.)

Unit 1 Vocabulary Quiz:  Tuesday, Oct. 22

Study the twenty words found in the first unit of your Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop Level D book.  The quiz will include the following:  definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and parts of speech.  Please start studying now.  We will complete the exercises in class on Tuesday (10/15) and Wednesday (10/16), but you still must study at home.  The quiz will be worth 25 points.  The following websites are very helpful:

http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/levels_a2h.cfm

http://quizlet.com/12900108/unit-1-sadlier-oxford-vocabulary-workshop-level-d-flash-cards/

Week of October 7 - October 11

ITEMS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS WEEK:

1. Finish the film Osama and our discussion on why it is important to study literature and films from around the world. 
2. Vocabulary:  Unit 1  (DO NOT WRITE IN THE VOCABULARY BOOK!  All answers should go on a separate sheet of paper.  You will be responsible for learning these words.)
3. Diction Assignment 

You will receive a new novel to read next week -- All Quiet on the Western Front.   The only homework this week will involve what we do not finish in class with the vocabulary assignment and diction assignment.  Therefore, listen carefully in class for any homework. 

Real Time Test

Real Time Test:  Tuesday, Oct. 1

Test Format
Character Section (matching)
Quote Analysis (paragraph per quote analysis)
Internet Research (Study topics and understand how they are connected to the novel)
Essay (Is this a book about hope or a book about despair?  Examples for each)

Real Time Assignments

Due Tuesday, Sept. 17: 
Quiz today on the literary terms (Review PowerPoint and "Marriage is a Private Affair" Questions
Pages 1-middle of 22 of Real Time due today

Due Friday, Sept. 20:
Middle of page 22-middle of page 56 of Real Time due today

Due Monday, Sept. 23:
Middle of page 56- end of page 102 of Real Time due today

Due Wednesday, Sept. 25: 
Pages 105-136

Due Friday, Sept. 27:
Pages 139-185

END TEST:  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1

We will be going to the computer lab # 438 on Thursday and Friday (9/19 & 9/20) to complete a webquest pertaining to Real Time.  The following websites will be used for the webquest:

Part I: Real Time Websiteshttp://www.answers.com/topic/pnina-moed-kass

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Palestinian_suicide_attacks

http://www.ifamericansknew.org/history/

http://griid.org/2010/12/20/democrats-push-through-yet-another-anti-palestinian-resolution/

http://securitysolutions.com/news/security_exposing_hostile_intent/

Part II: Real Time Websites
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Society_&_Culture/kibbutz.html

http://www1.yadvashem.org/yv/en/holocaust/resource_center/index.asp

http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005476

http://www.grouprecipes.com/91808/palestine-makluba.html

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/keffiyeh 

Questions for "Marriage is a Private Affair" due Friday, Sept. 13. 

Vocabulary Quiz on Literary Terms:  Tuesday, Sept. 17. Study!

 Please read the following pertaining to our first unit for your Grade 9 World Literature Course --

As 9^th grade English students, you will be exposed to many different cultures this year through films, literary works, and nonfiction.  What can we learn from reading articles and stories and from viewing films about different cultures?   Why is it so important for young students in today’s society to be exposed to these different cultures?  Although both of these questions will be revisited throughout the year, it is how I would like to begin your first marking period of 9^th grade English.

You will be using the film we will be watching, the articles we will be reviewing, and the short stories and novels we will be reading this marking period to help answer the above questions.  Eventually, you will answer the question in a formal thesis paper.  All of the tools you will need to be a successful high school English student will be given to you during the first marking period.

The following are the items we will be working on over the next marking period:

·         Quote Analysis

·         Critical Thinking Skills

·         Writing Skills (Thesis Statements, Paragraph Organization, MLA format, Citations, Works Cited Page, etc.)

·         Expanding Literary Term Vocabulary

To learn and strengthen these skills, we will use the following for our discussions:

·         “Marriage is a Private Affair”  (http://peopleandstories.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/marriage-is-a-private-affair.pdf) and other selections from World Literature: An Anthology of Great Short Stories, Drama, and Poetry 

·         Real Time

·         Osama

·         2013 summer and fall current event articles from around the world

·         Nonfiction Sample

 TAKING NOTES....

You are required to take notes while reading and viewing films.  During the first unit, your notes should focus on the essential questions listed above. 

The following will help you when it comes time to write our first thesis paper and therefore should also be a part of your notes: 

·         Where does the story take place? 

·         What culture is being discussed?

·         What is the conflict involved in the work?

·         Who are the main characters?  (spell the names correctly)

·         List the most important things you have learned about the country and culture being discussed. Include author and page number after each example.

·         Write down quotes you can use in a thesis paper to support new information you have learned about the culture being studied and quotes that will help support why it is important to study World Literature, foreign films, nonfiction pieces, and current events. Make sure the quotes you choose are significant.   It can be something someone says or it can be part of the narration.  Include author and page numbers. 

Final Exam Review Guide

Study vocabulary words from Units 4, 5, 6, and 7: 

The vocabulary words from Units 4, 5, 6, and 7 section of the exam will be given on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 during your regular English class.  Please bring your orange vocabulary book to class on that day.  I will be collecting them.

Study the definitions to the following terms:

Vignette

Imagery

Metaphor

Simile

Synesthesia

Oxymoron

Malapropism

Soliloquy

Aside

Concealment

Syntax

Diction

Round Character

Stock Character

Flat Character

Dynamic Character

Static Character

Foil

Blank Verse

Magical Realism

Allegory

Sonnet 

Couplet               

Prose

Allusion

Hyperbole

Refresh your memory on the following works:

The House on Mango Street

The Alchemist

The Whale Rider

A Doll’s House

Romeo and Juliet

Oedipus

The Minority Report

Rabbit Proof Fence

Use your tests, notes, powerpoints, webquests, library scavenger hunts, etc. from the second semester to study for this exam.  It will consist of the following types of questions:

Vocabulary (Study units 4, 5, 6, and 7!)  
                                                                             

Literary Terms (Study the terms listed!)  
                                                                                          

Open-ended Response  (know your characters!)     
                                                                      

Quote Analysis (know your characters, plot, and themes of the works!)  
                          

Essay (know your characters, plot, and themes of the works!)     
                 

Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare and Elizabethan Theater Quiz -- Thursday,  May 30 (You must study for this quiz!  Study PowerPoint notes, webquest notes, How William Became Shakespeare (CD) notes*, and Globe Theater notes and handouts.)

*If you missed the How William Became Shakespeare CD, I will be happy to stay after school on Tuesday, May 28 for you to listen to the CD.  It is about 40 minutes in length.  If that doesn't work for you, please see me during your lunch period between now and May 28.  I will let you borrow the CD for the period.  You may go to the library and listen to it on a computer.  You will need your headphones.

Romeo and Juliet End Test --Monday, June 3 *note change of end test from Friday, May 31 to Monday, June 3! (This will include an objective section and an essay section. Please have the handout on the philosophy of life for Romeo, Benvolio, and Mercutio completed prior to the end test...it can be used for one part of the essay section.) 

Romeo and Juliet Skit:   "Save Romeo and Juliet..." -- TBD

Online text of Romeo and Juliet: 
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/

Study guide for Romeo and Juliet: 
http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/romeoscenes.html

Romeo and Juliet

Upcoming activities and test dates are listed below.

Vocabulary Quiz:  Unit 7 -- Thursday, May 23 (study spelling, definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and parts of speech)

Shakespeare and Elizabethan Theater Quiz -- Thursday,  May 30 (You must study for this quiz!  Study PowerPoint notes, webquest notes, How William Became Shakespeare (CD) notes*, and Globe Theater notes and handouts.)

*If you missed the How William Became Shakespeare CD, I will be happy to stay after school on Tuesday, May 28 for you to listen to the CD.  It is about 40 minutes in length.  If that doesn't work for you, please see me during your lunch period between now and May 28.  I will let you borrow the CD for the period.  You may go to the library and listen to it on a computer.  You will need your headphones.

Romeo and Juliet End Test -- TBD (This will include an objective section and an essay section. Please have the handout on the philosophy of life for Romeo, Benvolio, and Mercutio completed prior to the end test...it can be used for one part of the essay section. 

Romeo and Juliet Skit:   "Save Romeo and Juliet..." -- TBD

Online text of Romeo and Juliet: 
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/

Study guide for Romeo and Juliet: 
http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/romeoscenes.html

Romeo and Juliet

We will be viewing, reading, and listening to Romeo and Juliet over the next couple of weeks.  I will be giving you a log entry assignment this week to think about as we are starting Romeo and Juliet.   The due date will be determined once we have finished the play. 

May is the month of many trips for some 9th grade students.  Please remember you are responsible for any work you miss in class.  If you miss a day of the film, you will need to borrow the play and read the scenes you have missed.  I would appreciate you reminding me a day in advance when you will be out of class due to a trip. 

Finish out your 9th grade year on a positive note...work hard...stay focused...and enjoy.  It has been a great year! 

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

End Test on A Doll's House will take place on Monday, May 6.

The following websites will be used for the webquest you will be completing in class on Monday and Tuesday for our Shakespeare Unit:  

http://shakespeare.palomar.edu/

http://www.renfaire.com/   

http://elizabethan.org 

http://www.william-shakespeare.info/elizabethan-theatre-facts.htm

http://www.william-shakespeare.info/site-map.htm

A Doll's House

Students are currently reading and completing questions for A Doll's House.  Most work will be completed in class.  Our class goal is to complete the reading of the play by Thursday, May 2.  Once completed, a test for the play will take place on Monday, May 6. Please review the background PowerPoint on Ibsen prior to the test. 

The House on Mango Street

Vignette Project:  Your completed project is due Monday, April 22.  Please review the directions given to you in class.  You will be penalized a letter grade lower for each day it is late.  Below is the rubric I will be using to grade these projects:

Cover Page
Title/Name/Date/Period/Appearance/Creativity -- 5 Points

Vignettes
Creativity/Appearance/Titles -- 10 points
Content:  Details/Development/Format -- 15 Points
Understanding Author's Style:  Syntax/Diction/Figurative --  15 Points


Overall Content 
Typing Errors/Spelling issues/Other -- 10 Points


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 The women on Mango Street vignettes and chart need to be completed by Wednesday, April 17. 

Vignette Project Due Dates

We will have a writing workshop day on Friday, April 12.  This will allow you to work on vignettes, edit vignettes, ask questions, peer evaluate, etc.  Feel free to bring in your headphones.  All five rough drafts are due on Monday, April 15.  Final vignette project will be due Monday, April 22. 

• "The House on __________________" similar to "The House on Mango Street"  (page 3)

• Family vignette similar to "Hairs" (page 6)

• Name vignette similar to "My Name" (page 10)

• Neighborhood vignette similar to "Cathy Queen of Cats,"  "Louie, His Cousin...," and "The Earl of Tennessee" OR  create a vignette similar to "Those Who Don't" vignette found on page 28.

• "A House of My Own" copy change similar to the one found on page 108. 

The House on Mango Street

Due Thursday, April 11:

• A rough draft of your "My Name" vignette
• Read "The House on Mango Street" vignette on pages 3-5.
• Create a rough draft of your own "The House on _______Street"  (Review the requirements found on the assignment sheet I gave you on Monday.)
• Read the "Hairs" vignette on page 6 and come into class with an idea for your own vignette on your family (Review the requirements for this vignette. You will not be allowed to use hairs as your metaphor.)

The House on Mango Street

The House on Mango Street Assignments:

• Please complete the handout on My Name in preparation for our class discussion on Thursday, March 28.

• We will finish our discussion on names on Monday, April 8. If you did not finish the chart on the women on Mango Street, you will have time on Moday, April 8.

Vocabulary Unit 6:
Test Tuesday, April 9

Quote Book:  
A Guide to One's Personal Legend due Friday, March 22 (If needed, you can use the weekend to finish it up and turn it in to me by Monday, March 25.)


Essay-Fate vs. Free-will Essay:

• The Minority Report, The Alchemist, Oedipus compared to your thoughts on Fate vs. Free-Will
• Include a works cited page as the last page of the document
• Use turnitin.com to upload the paper by Tuesday, March 26 by 11:59PM.
• Each day late - a letter grade lower!

The Instructions for Fate vs. Free-will Essay:

Winston Churchill once said, “I felt as if I were walking with destiny, and that all my past life had been but a preparation for this hour and this trial.”  Presumably, Churchill alludes to some belief in destiny.  Take time to ponder your thoughts on the topic of destiny.  Is there such a thing as fate or destiny that predetermines the actions of our lives?  Or are we free to choose our own course in life?  Either way, you are to formulate your opinion on the topic of fate vs. free-will.  Show how your opinion is different or similar to the views being expressed in the Oedipus the King, Minority Report, The Alchemist, and if possible “DNA as Destiny.” Organize your thoughts before you begin writing.  This is to be a formal response in MLA format.  All formal paper rules apply.  Do include a works cited page as the last page of your document.  Please use turnitin.com to submit your paper.  The paper should be approximately 2-3 pages in length.  Late papers will be penalized a letter grade for each day that it is late. 

Unit 6 Vocabulary Quiz:
Study vocabulary words for quiz on Tuesday, April 9!

The House on Mango Street:

We will be reading a few of the vignettes  found in this novel and completing individual writing assignments to go along with the vignettes we are reading.    I will provide you with reading and writing assignments in class.  This novel and the assignments for this novel will be included in your fourth marking period grade.

The Alchemist Webquest Websites

Answer the questions on the handout by using the websites listed below.  I do not want you doing a google search. You are not allowed to copy and paste information into a Word Document.  Instead, take handwritten notes (in your own words) on the handout or on white-lined notebook paper.  I have also provided the questions found on the handout below these links.  Therefore, no excuses as to why you have not been able to complete the webquest. Please stay focused.  If you do not completed the webquest today, we do have the lab again for tomorrow. 

http://www.crystalinks.com/alchemyindex.html  (Check out the index of this website)

http://www.crystalinks.com/alchemy.html   (Background information on alchemy)

http://www.crystalinks.com/philosopherstone.html  (Philosopher’s Stone information)

http://www.crystalinks.com/alchemists.html   (Famous Alchemists)

http://www.alchemylab.com/directory.htm  (Check out the index of this website-famous alchemists, emerald tablet, etc.)

http://www.alchemylab.com/what_is_alchemy.htm  (More information on alchemy-connections)

http://www.alchemylab.com/AJ1-1.htm   (More information on alchemy)

http://www.necronomi.com/magic/hermeticism/ALCHEMY1.txt  (More information on alchemy)

http://www.levity.com/alchemy/alchem-a.html  (Alchemy laboratories in art)

http://www.levity.com/alchemy/alchlab.html (Alchemy laboratory picture)

 Questions:

I.             Define the Craft (What is Alchemy?  What does an alchemist do?)

II.           Making Connections (Alchemy is a subject, a field of study.  List and discuss two other subjects to which alchemy is related or similar.)

III.          Describe an Alchemist’s Laboratory (What things can be found in the laboratory based off of pictures and paintings you see on the Internet?)

IV.         Famous Alchemists (List two famous alchemists and what they have done.)

V.           Philosopher’s Stone (What is the Philosopher’s stone?  The Philosopher’s Stone has been mentioned in novels, comics, films, and even video games – Can you think of any specific examples?)

VI.         Personal Legend Connection

After doing all other parts of the webquest, answer the following questions in complete sentences: 

What does Alchemy have to do with finding one’s personal legend?

Why would Paulo Coelho call a book about following one’s dream The Alchemist? 

February 25 - March 12

Oedipus:  Part II will be completed at the beginning of the week.  At home, please study for your end test on the Greek Theater and Oedipus.  The test will take place on Friday, March 1, 2013.  It will be helpful to review the Greek Theater PowerPoint handout.  You may also want to review using the websites posted on the previous blog.  The next vocabulary test (UNIT 5) will be given on Monday, March 11.

Viewing of The Minority Report:  During the week of March 4th

The Alchemist reading assignments:
Read "Ten Years On"/Introduction and Prologue for Friday, March 1
Part I:  Due Monday, March 4
Part II:  Pages 51-121 due Friday, March 8
Part II:  Pages 121-end due Tuesday, March 12

*End writing for the Fate vs. Free-will Unit -- assignment will be given soon!

Oedipus

 Oedipus

We will be reading Oedipus together in class over the next couple of weeks.  Below are a few websites to guide you through the play. 

Greek Theater Glossary

http://www.whitman.edu/theatre/theatretour/glossary/glossary.htm

Study Guides – Oedipus

http://www.temple.edu/classics/oedipus/index.html

Oedipus - Background Animated Movie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX34LKPOMxs

Vocabulary and Diction Quiz:  Tuesday, February 12!

Mythology Project

Due at the beginning of class on Friday, February 1:  Mythology Project.  See the assignment listed below.

1.  Create a Brochure/Newsletter for your presentation.  The brochure/newsletter should contain the following:

• The newsletter title or the opening page of your brochure should have the title of the myth and your name, date, and period

• Provide information to the students pertaining to the Historical Background and Appeal and Value sections before presenting your myth

• Provide a map showing the location from where the myth originated

• Provide a list of the main characters in your myth (if your myth does not have characters, provide something else in place of the characters)

• Provide the important events/details of your myth – What do we learn?

The brochure/newsletter should be visually appealing and informative.

2.  Create a comic strip recapping the major events of your myth and provide the important characters, too.  This can be a part of your brochure/newsletter – you may have to draw it by hand after you finish the rest of the brochure.  If you don’t like this idea – you may create a 6 panel comic strip on a separate piece of paper. 

You need to provide me with a copy of your brochure/newsletter and a copy of your comic strip.  
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Oedipus 

Greek Theater Glossary

http://www.whitman.edu/theatre/theatretour/glossary/glossary.htm

Study Guides – Oedipus

http://www.temple.edu/classics/oedipus/index.html

Oedipus - Background Animated Movie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX34LKPOMxs