College Composition (Period 1) Assignments

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY (WORTH 30 POINTS):

We have already read an excerpt from NIGHT by Elie Wiesel. This piece deals with Wiesel's experiences during the Holocaust and can be found on p.190 of your textbook.

After reviewing NIGHT, read the short excerpt KEEP MEMORY ALIVE on p.730 of your textbook. This piece is also by Wiesel.

Use both NIGHT and KEEP MEMORY ALIVE as a basis to compare and contrast Elie Wiesel and Tim O'Brien, the author of THE THINGS THEY CARRIED.

How are the two authors' war experiences similar? How are they different? How did the men respond to the difficult situations they were placed in? Are there any commonalities of the war experience in general?

Be sure to use facts from the stories to support your opinions. Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length. It should be typed, double-spaced, and written in Times New Roman size 12 font.

Final Draft of the Research Paper is due. The requirements are as follows:

- Your paper should be 8-10 pages in length (approximately 2-3 pages per section).

- Include a Works Cited page with at least 8 sources. Sources should be from a variety of places (books, academic journals, encyclopedias, internet, etc.).

- Your paper should be in MLA format:
- Times New Roman size 12 font
- 1" margins
- Double-spaced
- Page numbers with headers 1/2" from top right
- Heading (Order: student name, Ms. Arnold, College Composition, due date)
- Title centered, underlined, and with proper capitalization
- Paragraphs indented
- Works Cited Page

- Use the following link to access the scholarly research databases provided by the Library/Media Center.

Notebook Check #5 is due. All assignments should be in order. Also, please make sure to include page numbers, assignment titles, and a table of contents.

The rough draft of sections 3 and 4 of your research paper is due.

Finish reading pp.149-170 of The Things They Carried. Be prepared for a potential pop quiz!

The rough draft of sections 1 and 2 of your research paper is due.

Research Paper Outline is due. See the attachment if you need another copy of the outline.

Read pages 101-110 of The Things They Carried. Be prepared for a potential pop quiz!

Read pages 85-100 of The Things They Carried. Be prepared for a potential pop quiz.

Read pages 64-84 of The Things They Carried. Be prepared for a potential pop quiz!

Read pp.37-63 of The Things They Carried. Be prepared for a possible pop quiz!

BOOK CHECK - Be sure to bring your copy of The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien.

Read chapter one of The Things They Carried. Be prepared for a potential pop quiz!

You need to purchase a copy of the following book. It is available in the on-campus bookstore. Please bring the book with you to class on Monday.

-The Things They Carried
-by Tim O'Brien

Notebook Check #4 is due. All assignments should be in order. Also, please make sure to include page numbers, assignment titles, and a table of contents.

Study for the unit test on Friday. Be sure to know the characters, plots, and themes of the following short stories:

- "A Power Struggle"
- "The Winner"
- "Half A Day"
- "Night"
- "This Too Is Life"
- "The Dream Comes True"

FOR STUDENTS ON KAIROS:

Please read the excerpt from the book Night on p.190 of your textbook. After you complete the reading, answer the following questions:

-Critical Thinking #1-4 (p.197)
-Literary Focus #1-3 (p.198)
-Writing Question #1 (p.199)

Below is an updated Table of Contents so that you will know which pages to put your questions on. The Warm-Up questions will be available in the sample notebook upon your return to school.

Table Of Contents:

6. Warm-Up #4
7. Questions p.269 (Critical Thinking #2-4, Literary Focus #1-2)
8. Warm-Up #5
9. Questions pp.197-198 (Critical Thinking #1-4, Literary Focus #1-3)
10. Warm-Up #6
11. Writing Questions #1, p.199

Page 4 of Notebook:
-Questions pp. 568-569
-Critical Thinking #1-4
-Literary Focus #1-3

Page 5 of Notebook:
-Question p. 570
-Writing Question #2

Notebook Check #3 is due. Put assignments in order, and be sure to title and number each page.

Read chapter 25 of The Kite Runner. Answer the corresponding questions in the study guide packet. The study guide packet will be due today.

Read chapter 24 of The Kite Runner. Answer the corresponding questions in the study guide packet.

Extra Credit Opportunity

Read "The Censors" on pp.694-697 of the textbook. Write a four paragraph essay that discusses the major conflict and theme of the story. How is the conflict resolved? How does this resolution help to form the theme?

Paragraph 1 - Introduction
Paragraph 2 - Conflict
Paragraph 3 - Theme
Paragraph 4 - Conclusion

Please be sure to type your essay. Use size 12 font and double space.

Read chapters 22-23 of The Kite Runner. Answer the corresponding questions in the study guide packet.

Read chapters 20-21 of The Kite Runner. Answer the corresponding questions in the study guide.

Read Chapter 19 of The Kite Runner. Answer the corresponding questions in the study guide packet.

Read chapters 16-18 of The Kite Runner. Answer the corresponding questions in the study guide.

Notebook Check #2 due. Please be sure to number and title all assignments. Also, be sure to put all assignments in order. See me BEFORE 10-4-10 for extra copies of handouts or for any clarification.

Read chapters 13-15 of The Kite Runner. Answer the corresponding questions in the study guide.

Read chapters 11-12 of The Kite Runner.

Comparison And Contrast Essay on Amir and Hassan:

Paragraph 1
-introduction
-last sentence should be the thesis statement

Paragraphs 2 & 3 (two options)
-similarities and differences
OR
-Amir and Hassan

Paragraph 4
-conclusion
-global ideas/ what does the reader learn

Vocabulary Quiz on The Kite Runner terms. Please study vocabulary lists 1 and 2.

Finish reading chapters 1-4 of The Kite Runner. Answer the corresponding questions in the study guide.

There will be a unit test on Friday. Please review all of the short stories that have been read in class as well as the fiction terms.

Critical Thinking Questions #1-6 on page 227

Notebook Check #1 will be due on Friday (9-3-10). Be sure to include all assignments listed on the Table of Contents. Also, please remember to put the assignment number at the bottom of each page and to put the assignments in order.

Read the short story "How Much Land Does A Man Need?" in the textbook. (pp.274-287)

There will be a quiz on the fiction terms next Tuesday, August 31st. Please study your list of terms. Be prepared to define the fiction terms and apply them to the stories read in class.

Critical Thinking Questions #1-4 on p.185

Read "A Walk To The Jetty" in the textbook: pages 178-184. Be prepared for a class discussion and assignment on the reading.

After having read "House Taken Over" in class, please answer the critical thinking questions (numbers 1-4) on p.169.

“Through The Tunnel” Essay

In a five paragraph essay, discuss the concept of a rite of passage. How was Jerry’s experience in “Through the Tunnel” a rite of passage? Be sure to include the three stages of a rite of passage as they relate to Jerry.

Your essay must be typed, double-spaced, and in Times New Roman size 12 font. Please be mindful of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Due Date: August 25, 2010
Point Value: 50 points

Signed Forms Due:

1. Plagiarism Contract

2. Syllabus