If any of you, for whatever reason, have a school copy of "The House on Mango Street" laying around you need to return it no later than Monday. Please do a double check of your locker, your bookbag, and your room. All copies must be returned.
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
"To Kill A Mockingbird" Assignment through 11/16
You will be responsible for reading through the first three chapters of To Kill A Mockingbird over the weekend.
While reading, you should jot down any questions that you have.
Aside from the vocabulary list I will be giving you, if you do not know a word please write it down and define it.
Over the weekend, you must read through chapter 3 (pg 3-32). As you read chapters 1-8, you will be completing a character chart for the following characters: Scout, Jem, Dill, Boo, Calpurnia, Atticus, and Walter.
The character chart should include:
▪Character’s name
▪A quote describing the character’s appearance
▪A quote spoken by or about the character that shows personality
▪A one sentence description showing the reader’s thoughts/ideas/reflections/speculations about the character
Think about the following questions:
1. What does it mean to "act responsibly?" Explain what a person needs to do in order to "act responsibly" in the 1930's in Maycomb, Alabama.
2. Who can people trust in Maycomb, Alabama? Identify your impressions of Dill, Calpurnia, Jem, the narrator, Atticus, the Radleys, Miss Stephanie Crawford, and Miss Caroline Fisher.
3. What are some essential family values and family history that have shaped the people in this community?
4. What behaviors are acceptable in the Maycomb community? What behaviors are not acceptable in the community?
5. Which characters inform Scout about proper behavior? How do these characters tell her to act?
6. What is Walter Cunningham like? What does his behavior during lunch suggest about his home life?
7. Describe Miss Caroline's interactions with Burris Ewell. What does this suggest about Miss Caroline? What does this suggest about the Ewells?
8. What do you think of the way Atticus treats Walter?
9. Does Scout learn anything from Walter's visit? What do you think this is?
10. Atticus says that you never really understand a person "until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." What does this mean? What does this lesson suggest about Atticus? Is it an easy thing for Scout to learn?
http://www.msconn.net/tkamquestions.html
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While reading, you should jot down any questions that you have.
Aside from the vocabulary list I will be giving you, if you do not know a word please write it down and define it.
Over the weekend, you must read through chapter 3 (pg 3-32). As you read chapters 1-8, you will be completing a character chart for the following characters: Scout, Jem, Dill, Boo, Calpurnia, Atticus, and Walter.
The character chart should include:
▪Character’s name
▪A quote describing the character’s appearance
▪A quote spoken by or about the character that shows personality
▪A one sentence description showing the reader’s thoughts/ideas/reflections/speculations about the character
Think about the following questions:
1. What does it mean to "act responsibly?" Explain what a person needs to do in order to "act responsibly" in the 1930's in Maycomb, Alabama.
2. Who can people trust in Maycomb, Alabama? Identify your impressions of Dill, Calpurnia, Jem, the narrator, Atticus, the Radleys, Miss Stephanie Crawford, and Miss Caroline Fisher.
3. What are some essential family values and family history that have shaped the people in this community?
4. What behaviors are acceptable in the Maycomb community? What behaviors are not acceptable in the community?
5. Which characters inform Scout about proper behavior? How do these characters tell her to act?
6. What is Walter Cunningham like? What does his behavior during lunch suggest about his home life?
7. Describe Miss Caroline's interactions with Burris Ewell. What does this suggest about Miss Caroline? What does this suggest about the Ewells?
8. What do you think of the way Atticus treats Walter?
9. Does Scout learn anything from Walter's visit? What do you think this is?
10. Atticus says that you never really understand a person "until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." What does this mean? What does this lesson suggest about Atticus? Is it an easy thing for Scout to learn?
http://www.msconn.net/tkamquestions.html
Monday, November 9, 2009
Historical Context of "To Kill A Mockingbird"
Here are some helpful links to what we will be discussing in class:
* This site tells all about the Scottsboro Boys.
* This site discusses the Jim Crow Laws.
* This site talks about the causes of the Great Depression.
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* This site tells all about the Scottsboro Boys.
* This site discusses the Jim Crow Laws.
* This site talks about the causes of the Great Depression.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Important!
As we begin the new marking period, it is time to go over some basic rules:
Grading
* I firmly believe that a low grade is better than no grade. If you do not hand in a major assignment on the day that it is due you will lose 5% for each day that it is late (IE 3 days late = -15%).
* Homework and class work are just as important as tests, quizzes, and writing assignments. At the end of the marking period I will add up your homework and class work grades and average them in with your tests, quizzes, and writing assignments as a quiz grade.
Absences
* If you are absent or miss class for whatever reason, it is your job to find out what you have missed and to make it up. You can always look at this blog, send me an email (loreboat@yahoo.com), or check in with a classmate.
* If an assignment is given prior to your absence, I expect you to have it completed on your return or it will be late.
* If you miss a quiz or a test you will only have two days to make it up. After that it becomes a zero.
Extra Help
* I am available before and after school just about every day of the week. Do not hesitate to come see me at any point if you have any questions or concerns, especially if you need extra help. I am always available via email as well (loreboat@yahoo.com).
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Grading
* I firmly believe that a low grade is better than no grade. If you do not hand in a major assignment on the day that it is due you will lose 5% for each day that it is late (IE 3 days late = -15%).
* Homework and class work are just as important as tests, quizzes, and writing assignments. At the end of the marking period I will add up your homework and class work grades and average them in with your tests, quizzes, and writing assignments as a quiz grade.
Absences
* If you are absent or miss class for whatever reason, it is your job to find out what you have missed and to make it up. You can always look at this blog, send me an email (loreboat@yahoo.com), or check in with a classmate.
* If an assignment is given prior to your absence, I expect you to have it completed on your return or it will be late.
* If you miss a quiz or a test you will only have two days to make it up. After that it becomes a zero.
Extra Help
* I am available before and after school just about every day of the week. Do not hesitate to come see me at any point if you have any questions or concerns, especially if you need extra help. I am always available via email as well (loreboat@yahoo.com).
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
WebQuest due Monday, November 9th
Before we begin reading “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee on Monday, I want you to do some research and gather information about the author.
To begin, take a piece of paper and fold it into three columns. Label column one “Question, ” column two “Answer,” and column three “Source.”
Next, come up with 20 questions about Harper Lee. Your questions should be along the lines of the following:
* Who was she?
* What is her first name?
* When and where was she born?
* What her life was like growing up?
* Where did the ideas for Scout, Jem and Dill come from?
* What is her prior knowledge of a small southern town?
* What influenced her as a writer?
* What was the basis for the character of Tom Robinson?
Use these links, and others, to gather biographical information about Harper Lee:
http://www.teenreads.com/authors/au-lee-harper.asp
http://www.neabigread.org/books/mockingbird/mockingbird04.php
http://www.todayinliterature.com/biography/harper.lee.asp
Using the sheet of paper that you divided into three columns, write your questions in column one, your answers in column two, and where you found your information in column three. You should use at least five different websites. Remember, three have been provided for you.
This WebQuest is due Monday, November 9th when we return from our four day weekend.
Good luck!
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To begin, take a piece of paper and fold it into three columns. Label column one “Question, ” column two “Answer,” and column three “Source.”
Next, come up with 20 questions about Harper Lee. Your questions should be along the lines of the following:
* Who was she?
* What is her first name?
* When and where was she born?
* What her life was like growing up?
* Where did the ideas for Scout, Jem and Dill come from?
* What is her prior knowledge of a small southern town?
* What influenced her as a writer?
* What was the basis for the character of Tom Robinson?
Use these links, and others, to gather biographical information about Harper Lee:
http://www.teenreads.com/authors/au-lee-harper.asp
http://www.neabigread.org/books/mockingbird/mockingbird04.php
http://www.todayinliterature.com/biography/harper.lee.asp
Using the sheet of paper that you divided into three columns, write your questions in column one, your answers in column two, and where you found your information in column three. You should use at least five different websites. Remember, three have been provided for you.
This WebQuest is due Monday, November 9th when we return from our four day weekend.
Good luck!
Homework and reminders for 11/2-11/6
Homework:
Monday and Tuesday: Period 7/8 - Work on group project which will be presented on Wednesday
Tuesday: All Periods - Finish grammar worksheet from today
Wednesday-Weekend: All Periods - Work on and complete Harper Lee WebQuest -- details to follow
Reminders:
* Your vignettes were due yesterday, Monday the 2nd. If you did not hand them in please get them to me ASAP so you will get credit. Remember, a low grade is better than no grade!
* As of this week, we are in the 2nd marking period. The persuasive essays and vignettes are the first two grades you will be receiving for the 2nd marking period.
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Monday and Tuesday: Period 7/8 - Work on group project which will be presented on Wednesday
Tuesday: All Periods - Finish grammar worksheet from today
Wednesday-Weekend: All Periods - Work on and complete Harper Lee WebQuest -- details to follow
Reminders:
* Your vignettes were due yesterday, Monday the 2nd. If you did not hand them in please get them to me ASAP so you will get credit. Remember, a low grade is better than no grade!
* As of this week, we are in the 2nd marking period. The persuasive essays and vignettes are the first two grades you will be receiving for the 2nd marking period.
Monday, November 2, 2009
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