American Literature (Period 1) Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- Year 08-09 / Summer School 09
- Department
- English Department
- Location
- E-5
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Welcome to Ms. Vos' American Literature class! The best way to contact me is by e-mail at [email protected]. I have a computer in my classroom, I check my e-mail several times a day, and I am able to send a quick response between classes if necessary. If e-mail is inconvenient, you may leave me a message by phone at (818) 837-5345. If you do call, please be patient, however, as it will take me longer to get back to you this way. I can only return phone calls during a length of time when I am not teaching. Again, thanks in advance for your cooperation. I look forward to meeting you and working with you this year!
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Study for the final examination. Below you will find a study guide. In addition to the study guide, you will also need to review To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Finish reading and summarizing To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Read and summarize chapters 26-27 in To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Read and summarize chapters 22-25 in To Kill a Mockingbird
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Finish answering the study guide questions for chapters 18-21 (To Kill a Mockingbird).
Remember to integrate your answer and quote. Use the example in class as a guide.
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Remember to integrate your answer and quote. Use the example in class as a guide.
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Read and summarize 19-21 in To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Read and summarize chapters 17 & 18 in To Kill A Mockingbird.
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Answer study guide questions for chapters 8-14. CITE the page # where you found the answer.
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Read and summarize chapters 15 & 16 in To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Read and summarize chapter 14 in TKM. Bring all chapter summaries to class.
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Read and summarize TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD chapters 12 & 13.
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Read and summarize chapters 10 & 11 in To Kill a Mockingbird. Make sure your summary includes enough detail to accurately represent the chapter.
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Read and summarize chapters 7, 8, 9 in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Your chapter summary should be at least 7 sentences long. DO NOT summarize a supplemental guide (such as Sparknotes). SUMMARIZE THE CHAPTERS!!!!!!!! Each chapter should be summarized SEPARATELY.....DO NOT summarize all three chapters into one big paragraph = no credit.
Your chapter summary should be at least 7 sentences long. DO NOT summarize a supplemental guide (such as Sparknotes). SUMMARIZE THE CHAPTERS!!!!!!!! Each chapter should be summarized SEPARATELY.....DO NOT summarize all three chapters into one big paragraph = no credit.
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Read chapters 5 & 6 in To Kill a Mockingbird. Summarize each chapter separately.
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Read chapters 3 & 4 in To Kill a Mockingbird. Write a chapter summary for EACH chapter. Chapter summaries should be between 5-7 sentences long.
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Read chapters 1 & 2 in To Kill a Mockingbird. Write a chapter summary for each chapter. Each summary should be between 5-7 sentences long.
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Bring your literature book and To Kill a Mockingbird to class.
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Author BIOGRAPHY projects due today. Remember you must have a visual representation, an oral presentation, and an MLA formatted biography for your author. Use the rubric and assignment instructions/guidelines as your guide.
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Author Biography project is due today.
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Bring your literature book to class. Outline pages 868-873 in your literature book. You will be quizzed on this section so make sure you take detailed notes in your own words. The outline may be formal or informal.
The outline will be due at the end of the class period today.
*IF YOU ARE ON RETREAT OR A CHRISTIAN SERVICE ACTIVITY, YOU WILL HAVE TO COMPLETE TODAY'S IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENT FOR HOMEWORK.
The outline will be due at the end of the class period today.
*IF YOU ARE ON RETREAT OR A CHRISTIAN SERVICE ACTIVITY, YOU WILL HAVE TO COMPLETE TODAY'S IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENT FOR HOMEWORK.
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No homework. Happy Easter. Thank you Jesus!
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All students: Please complete the Principal's survey found on the following link (you can copy and paste it in to a new web browser):
http://www.alemany.org/apps/news/show_news.jsp?REC_ID=91455&id=0&rn=3478395
It is only valid until Thursday, April 9. Once you complete the survey, please print verification that you took the survey. Bring the survey to class for EXTRA CREDIT.
http://www.alemany.org/apps/news/show_news.jsp?REC_ID=91455&id=0&rn=3478395
It is only valid until Thursday, April 9. Once you complete the survey, please print verification that you took the survey. Bring the survey to class for EXTRA CREDIT.
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Read pages 760-765 in your Literature book. Answer CYC (1-5) and CYC (1-3).
Some of you may have already completed this assignment in class on Tuesday. Those of you who were on retreat or on a field trip, this is your opportunity to make-up the work.
:)
Some of you may have already completed this assignment in class on Tuesday. Those of you who were on retreat or on a field trip, this is your opportunity to make-up the work.
:)
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Read pages 760-765 in the literature textbook
*Summarize the story in at least 10 sentences.
*Answer the CYC questions (1-5) and the CT questions (1-3) following the story.
*Create a character log, describing each of the main characters.
*Summarize the story in at least 10 sentences.
*Answer the CYC questions (1-5) and the CT questions (1-3) following the story.
*Create a character log, describing each of the main characters.
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Bring your literature book to class.
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Test on The Old Man and the Sea today.
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Read pages 786-797 in the literature book.
Summarize the story in 10 sentences.
Answer the CYC and CT questions following the story.
Create a character log describing each of the main characters.
Summarize the story in 10 sentences.
Answer the CYC and CT questions following the story.
Create a character log describing each of the main characters.
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BRING YOUR LITERATURE BOOK TO CLASS.
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Santiago as a Christ figure: Allusions to Christ - What are some of the ways Santiago is similar to Christ. Look at his words and actions throughout the novel. You may bullet point your work in your notes or on a separate sheet of paper.
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Complete Hero or Macho Man Worksheet. Answer on a separate sheet of paper.
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Book Cover Project due today.
Remember to follow directions, use creativity and critical thinking, and show effort. Your name is on this project, what do you want to say about yourself as a student? Effort is key in obtaining positive results!!!!
Remember to follow directions, use creativity and critical thinking, and show effort. Your name is on this project, what do you want to say about yourself as a student? Effort is key in obtaining positive results!!!!
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Read pages 70-97 (finish reading the pages we did not cover).
Answer study guide questions: 26-30.
Remember to follow the directions on the study guide (where there is an * you need to answer in your own words, copy the passage that supports/proves your answer, cite your work. If there is no *, you only need to answer in your own words and cite your work).
You will not receive credit for incomplete work!
Answer study guide questions: 26-30.
Remember to follow the directions on the study guide (where there is an * you need to answer in your own words, copy the passage that supports/proves your answer, cite your work. If there is no *, you only need to answer in your own words and cite your work).
You will not receive credit for incomplete work!
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Read pages 50-70 in The Old Man and the Sea. Answer SG questions 21-25.
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Bring The Old Man and the Sea to class along with your worksheet/study guide.
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Bring The Old Man and the Sea to class. If you did not complete the assignment that was assigned Tuesday, complete it and turn it in today.
(Read through page 25. Answer study guide questions 1-10. First answer in your own words, then find the passage that supports your answer, finally, copy the passage & cite it.)
If you do not complete the assignment, you will not get credit for it.
(Read through page 25. Answer study guide questions 1-10. First answer in your own words, then find the passage that supports your answer, finally, copy the passage & cite it.)
If you do not complete the assignment, you will not get credit for it.
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BRING THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA TO CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!
FINISH WORK ON YOUR PORTION OF THE HEMINGWAY BIOGRAPHY.
FINISH WORK ON YOUR PORTION OF THE HEMINGWAY BIOGRAPHY.
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Typed final draft of Winter Dreams/The Great Gatsby compare/contrast essay due today.
It MUST BE in MLA format. If you do not follow MLA formatting, it is an automatic 10 point deduction.
It MUST BE in MLA format. If you do not follow MLA formatting, it is an automatic 10 point deduction.
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Compare/Contrast Essay due. Typed, MLA format. Edit for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. It must meet the minimum requirements including a minumum of 4 paragraphs. Each paragraph should be between 7-9 sentences long.
*If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you will not receive full credit. If MLA formatting is not perfect, you will lose an automatic 15 points off of your grade.
*If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you will not receive full credit. If MLA formatting is not perfect, you will lose an automatic 15 points off of your grade.
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Write a rough draft compare/contrast essay on Winter Dreams (short story) and The Great Gatsby (movie).
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*Compare and contrast the characters Dexter & Gatsby.
-Write one paragraph (7-9 sentences) comparing and one paragraph (7-9 sentences) contrasting these two characters.
*Also, compare and contrast the characters Judy Jones and Daisy.
-Write one paragraph (7-9 sentences) comparing and one paragraph (7-9 sentences) contrasting these two characters.
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*Compare and contrast the characters Dexter & Gatsby.
-Write one paragraph (7-9 sentences) comparing and one paragraph (7-9 sentences) contrasting these two characters.
*Also, compare and contrast the characters Judy Jones and Daisy.
-Write one paragraph (7-9 sentences) comparing and one paragraph (7-9 sentences) contrasting these two characters.
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Finish reading "Winter Dreams." Answer the questions on the worksheet. Make sure you follow the directions as stated on the worksheet for credit. Answer the CYC questions following the story. Remember, you must answer in your own words, copy the passage that supports your answer, then cite your work with the author's last name and the page you found the passage.
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BRING YOUR LITERATURE BOOK TO CLASS.
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Write two imagist style poems using the prompts below:
You will write one poem with this prompt:
"Please forgive me..." or "I am so sorry..." (Your first line should start with this prompt)
AND you will write one poem with this prompt:
"This is just to say..." (Your first line should start with this prompt).
You will have a total of TWO poems. They must be typed in MLA format.
You will write one poem with this prompt:
"Please forgive me..." or "I am so sorry..." (Your first line should start with this prompt)
AND you will write one poem with this prompt:
"This is just to say..." (Your first line should start with this prompt).
You will have a total of TWO poems. They must be typed in MLA format.
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Find a picture in a magazine. Using your 5 senses (sight, touch, taste, smell, hearing) describe the picture. You should have at least one adjective for each one of the senses. Remember, you are using words that may be associated with the picture you have chosen.
Reminder, RATED G pictures ONLY! :)
Reminder, RATED G pictures ONLY! :)
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Bring your textbook to every class meeting.
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No homework due today.
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Finish regional dialect assignment. You should practice your part so that you are familiar with the dialect.
See page 531 (assignment number 5) for the assignment.
See page 531 (assignment number 5) for the assignment.
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Read pages 468-475. Answer CYC questions 1-3.
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Finish outlining pages 432-437. Bring your book to every class meeting. If you do not bring your book to class, you will not be eligible for class participation points at the end of the semester.
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Bring your textbook to class.
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Bring your textbook to class.
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Finish reading Act 3 of Inherit the Wind. Answer the study guide questions for Acts 1 & 3.
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EDGAR ALLAN POE LITERARY ANALYSIS PAPER DUE TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9TH GRADE- Literary Analysis paper is 5 pages total (3 pages of content, one title page, one work cited page)
10TH GRADE- Literary Analysis paper is 6 pages total (4 pages of content, one title page, one work cited page)
9TH GRADE- Literary Analysis paper is 5 pages total (3 pages of content, one title page, one work cited page)
10TH GRADE- Literary Analysis paper is 6 pages total (4 pages of content, one title page, one work cited page)
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Finish reading Act 2 of Inherit the Wind
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Answer the study guide questions for Act2, Scene 1 and 2 of Inherit the Wind.
*LITERARY ANALYSIS PAPER DUE FRIDAY.
*LITERARY ANALYSIS PAPER DUE FRIDAY.
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Read Act 1 of Inherit the Wind. Summarize it in your own words. 10 sentences minimum.
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Introductory paragraph for literary analysis paper due today.
Bring Inherit the Wind to class.
Bring Inherit the Wind to class.
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Pre-writing due today. Typed in MLA format. Minimum of 8 - 10 quotes with analysis explaining how each quote proves your thesis statement.
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BRING CANS FOR THE FOOD DRIVE! BRING FOOD FOR THE FOOD DRIVE!
THIS YEAR FOOD BANKS ARE IN DIRE NEED OF FOOD. PLEASE DONATE WHAT YOU CAN TO HELP.
FOOD DRIVE GOING ON NOW! PLEASE DONATE CANS AND NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS ASAP!
YOU CAN BRING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO E-5 (YOUR ENGLISH CLASS)
THANKS!!!!!!!!!
THIS YEAR FOOD BANKS ARE IN DIRE NEED OF FOOD. PLEASE DONATE WHAT YOU CAN TO HELP.
FOOD DRIVE GOING ON NOW! PLEASE DONATE CANS AND NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS ASAP!
YOU CAN BRING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO E-5 (YOUR ENGLISH CLASS)
THANKS!!!!!!!!!
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Masque of the Red Death study guide questions due today.
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Bring your thesis statement, literary analysis packets, and other related materials to class.
10th grade: Bring the Edgar Allan Poe book to class.
10th grade: Bring the Edgar Allan Poe book to class.
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Read The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell-Tale Heart. Summarize each story in 7-10 sentences.
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Thesis statement due on The Black Cat or The Cask of Amontillado.
In Edgar Allan Poe's ___________________, the ____________________ illustrates the theme that __________________________________________.
You will fill in the blanks with a story, a character, and a theme.
In Edgar Allan Poe's ___________________, the ____________________ illustrates the theme that __________________________________________.
You will fill in the blanks with a story, a character, and a theme.
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Read: The Black Cat and The Cask of Amontillado. Write a summary for each story. (The length for each summary should be between 7-10 sentences.)
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Bring The Tell-Tale Heart & Other Stories to class today.
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Read pages 236- 245 in your literature book. Answer CYC questions 1-4.
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Outline The Story of the Times pages 218-223 in your literature book.
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Bring art supplies for your aphorism project.
You will have today to finish your fable, virtue/aphorism, illustration.
You will have today to finish your fable, virtue/aphorism, illustration.
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Read pages 169-173. Answer CYC questions 1-3 for BOTH speeches.
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Read pages 131-135. Answer CYC questions 1-4.
Read pages 140-143. Answer CYC questions 1-4.
Read pages 140-143. Answer CYC questions 1-4.
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Finish outlining The Story of the Times- Unit 2
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Read pages 98-101. Answer CYC questions (1-3) & CT questions (1-2).
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Read pages 66-75. Answer the CYC questions following each historical narrative.
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Read pages 44-47. Answer CYC/CT questions following the selection.
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Explorer's Journal due today.
See page 41 in your literature book. Remember it must be in MLA format, 1 1/2 pages long. Focus on precise details. Your goal is to write a journal entry that future explorer's can use as a guide for traveling.
*REVISE, EDIT, PROOF, & TYPE.
See page 41 in your literature book. Remember it must be in MLA format, 1 1/2 pages long. Focus on precise details. Your goal is to write a journal entry that future explorer's can use as a guide for traveling.
*REVISE, EDIT, PROOF, & TYPE.
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Read 34-37 in the literature text. Answer cyc (1-2) and ct (1-2). Read pages 38-39 in the literature text. Answer cyc (1-2) and ct (1-3).
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Origin Myth Project due today.
Refer to handout for assignment details.
Refer to handout for assignment details.
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Read pages 15-17 in your Literature book. Answer CYC 1-3 & CT 1-6
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Outline: Unit 1 "Story of the Times" in your literature book.
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BRING YOUR BOOK TO CLASS. We will continue working on outlining for Unit 1.