College Preparatory American Literature (Spring 2011) (Period 3, 6) Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Nick Sithi
- Term
- Spring 2011 Semester
- Department
- English Department
- Location
- E11
- Description
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This course will provide an overview of the literature that defines the early eras of America –from Native American Myth to the sentiments of the 1900s. Through selected readings, lecture, and discussion, the course will analyze the significance and ideology that creates American Literature. Proper use of grammar will also be discussed and a point of focus. The course will encourage critical thinking through active participation in classroom discussions and assignments. The course also focuses on creating a serious sense of responsibility in each individual.
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Past Assignments
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Study for the final.
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Finish reading The Old Man and the Sea.
Test on entire story and the author!
Test on entire story and the author!
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Read The Old Man and the Sea to the end of page 100. It doesn't end neatly at the end of the page, but you'll be okay.
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Read to the end of page 50 of The Old Man and the Sea.
Find images and create a 2 page word document using :
Skiff, tiller, gaff, harpoon, albacore, marlin, Portuguese man of war, and a crazy looking fish.
Find images and create a 2 page word document using :
Skiff, tiller, gaff, harpoon, albacore, marlin, Portuguese man of war, and a crazy looking fish.
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Bring The Old Man and the Sea.
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Unit 6 Test
- The Life You Save May Be Your Own
- The First Seven Years
- Gold Glade
- Average Waves in Unprotected Waters
- Traveling Through the Dark
- Mint Snowball
- Everyday Use
- Antojos
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- Finish reading "Average Waves in Unprotected Waters"
- CYC: 2, 3, 5
CT: 1, 3, 6, 7
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Red books return! Please bring your red books to class for the time being.
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To Kill a Mockingbird test on entire novel. Vocabulary words are not on the test, so just ensure that you understand the novel itself.
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Grammar Project due!
If you are using PowerPoint, please make sure that you've saved the file correctly so it works on another computer. Files that are unable to open will not be accepted - so please verify that the file can be opened on another computer. I would suggest having each member supply a copy to class.
If you are using PowerPoint, please make sure that you've saved the file correctly so it works on another computer. Files that are unable to open will not be accepted - so please verify that the file can be opened on another computer. I would suggest having each member supply a copy to class.
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Binders are due. The map of Scout's block is attached. You have to draw it (it doesn't have to be as good as this one) and label:
Finches, Ms. Maudie, Radleys, Aunt Rachel, Mr. Avery, and the school.
Finches, Ms. Maudie, Radleys, Aunt Rachel, Mr. Avery, and the school.
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If you want to bring your computer to class on the block period to work on the PowerPoint, please read and sign the attached document with your parent/guardian and bring it to class with your computer.
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Grammar Ch. 8 is due.
If you weren't in class, you may download the .pdf below.
College Prep: Read to the end of Ch. 29 of Mockingbird.
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Due second block period (Wednesday or Thursday - depending on period):
- Read Ch. 23-25
- Bring character bag supplies
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Bring grammar books!
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Read Ch. 21 & 22.
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Bring Grammar Book in addition to Mockingbird.
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Read Mockingbird 16-20. Study for midterm!
New vocabulary words:
teem
illicit
interdict
dire
placid
edification
benevolent
aberration
magisterial
accost
erratic
taciturn
cordial
peculiar
New vocabulary words:
teem
illicit
interdict
dire
placid
edification
benevolent
aberration
magisterial
accost
erratic
taciturn
cordial
peculiar
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Read Ch. 11.
Character Logs due for:
1. Scout
2. Jem
3. Atticus
4. Dill
5. Boo Radley
Character Logs due for:
1. Scout
2. Jem
3. Atticus
4. Dill
5. Boo Radley
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Read Mockingbird chapters 8, 9, 10.
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Due Block:
- Read Ch. 5 & 6 of Mockingbird.
- Vocabulary cards for the following words (include part of speech and the definition that applies to its use in Mockingbird):
Ch 1 & 2
Assuaged
Malevolent
Morbid
Nebulous
Condescended
Sojourn
Ch. 3
Tranquility
Iniquities
Horrid
Fractious
Discernible
Ch. 4
Auspicious
Arbitrated
Poised
Quelling
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Grammar Ch. 7 packet is due Tuesday.
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Bring grammar books and To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Read Mockingbird Chapters 1 & 2.
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Bring To Kill a Mockingbird for the foreseeable future.
Organize your Mockingbird binder.
Organize your Mockingbird binder.
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Modernism unit test. Please study!
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*Now Due Friday* both Honors and CP:
Grammar Ch. 6
Exercise 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10.
Honors: read chapters 6-8 of Catcher.
College Prep: bring red book.
Grammar Ch. 6
Exercise 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10.
Honors: read chapters 6-8 of Catcher.
College Prep: bring red book.
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Bring grammar books on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
You do not need to bring the red book.
Homework*: April Showers CYC: 1,3, 5 and CT: 2, 3, 4
*if you passed the quiz, you do not need to do the CYC/CT assignment for April Showers.
You do not need to bring the red book.
Homework*: April Showers CYC: 1,3, 5 and CT: 2, 3, 4
*if you passed the quiz, you do not need to do the CYC/CT assignment for April Showers.
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College Prep ONLY:
For BOTH College Prep and Honors:
Extra Credit: Bring $5 worth of quality goods for the troops overseas (details are posted in class).
Principal Surveys Due
Click the links below and complete each survey. Print out the submission "Thank you" page for each survey to receive credit. Do not submit your survey responses.
- In Another Country CT: 1-5
- Winter Dreams Movie Poster Extra Credit
For BOTH College Prep and Honors:
Extra Credit: Bring $5 worth of quality goods for the troops overseas (details are posted in class).
Principal Surveys Due
Click the links below and complete each survey. Print out the submission "Thank you" page for each survey to receive credit. Do not submit your survey responses.
- Students: Please take the student survey HERE: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22BPNBGSHUE
- Parents: Please take the parent survey HERE: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22BPNCTSJNN
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Winter Dreams Extra Credit (worth up to 1 quiz point)
Make a movie poster for your period's Winter Dreams movie.
Period 6 Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson, Amanda Seyfried
Make a movie poster for your period's Winter Dreams movie.
- You can use Photoshop or an application.
- Be creative - it must look like an actual movie poster.
- Movie poster must be at least 8.5 x 11 in size.
Period 6 Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson, Amanda Seyfried
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- Read The Far and Near
- CYC: 1 & 2
CT: 2-5
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Finish reading Winter Dreams.
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Read Winter Dreams Parts 1-3.