English 10: American Literature
Welcome to American Literature! This year we will spend our time with some great authors such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Shakespeare, Melba Beals, and Suzanne Collins. This will be both a reading and writing intensive course where you will master skills that will enable you to succeed for the rest of your life!
2017-2018
Rhetoric Powerpoint | |
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Watch the first 15 minutes of the interview to complete the notes.
2016-2017
A4/B5 Disclosure Document | |
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A1/A3 Disclosure Document | |
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Short Stories
MLA Example
mla_example__12_.docx | |
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Eyes on the Prize Documentary
Watch from minute 6 to 27.
Rhetoric Powerpoint
rhetoric_argument__1_.pptx | |
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2015-2016
speed_book_talks.pptx | |
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City Research Project
Project Outline | |
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projectrubrics.docx | |
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mlacitations.docx | |
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HG Monologue Example
monoexample.docx | |
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Hunger Games Webquest
The author of The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins, received inspiration for this story by paying attention to events and things around her. Today you will be going on a quest to discover what influenced her. You will have 4 tasks you will need to complete. Each task will come with its own set of instructions. Open a Google doc to record your notes for each task; your notes should be formatted in MLA format as shown in the example below. Once you have completed your notes share your document with me at the address, [email protected]. You will have 45 minutes to complete this webquest, so please remain focused. Have fun!
Task #1: Theseus and the Minotaur
Read the directions BEFORE you click the button. You will go to a website by clicking the button below and read the Greek myth about Theseus and the Minotaur. Make sure you read the brief AND the detailed summary. Once you have completed the reading, on your word document, write a paragraph summarizing the story and its tragedy (100 words). In a second paragraph, explain how this story connects to The Hunger Games (50 words). What is similar? What is different? Record both paragraphs on your google document under task 1.
Read the directions BEFORE you click the button. You will go to a website by clicking the button below and read the Greek myth about Theseus and the Minotaur. Make sure you read the brief AND the detailed summary. Once you have completed the reading, on your word document, write a paragraph summarizing the story and its tragedy (100 words). In a second paragraph, explain how this story connects to The Hunger Games (50 words). What is similar? What is different? Record both paragraphs on your google document under task 1.
Task #2: Hybrids
The Minotaur from the myth was a half man, half bull. Below are a few pictures of the Minotaur. Reflect back on the book. What are some hybrid creatures that have already presented themselves in The Hunger Games? What roles do they play in the Hunger Games? Write your answer on your document (50 words). Then create a hybrid animal of your own, explain your animal on your notes (50 words). What does it look like? What animals is it created from? What is its purpose?
The Minotaur from the myth was a half man, half bull. Below are a few pictures of the Minotaur. Reflect back on the book. What are some hybrid creatures that have already presented themselves in The Hunger Games? What roles do they play in the Hunger Games? Write your answer on your document (50 words). Then create a hybrid animal of your own, explain your animal on your notes (50 words). What does it look like? What animals is it created from? What is its purpose?
Task #3: Reality TV
Part of Suzanne Collins’ inspiration came to her as she was watching TV. Watch the following movie clip below. Collins was watching Survivor when the idea came to her to write this book. What elements of this show appear in The Hunger Games? How does reality TV play a role in the book? Record your answers on your document (50 words).
Part of Suzanne Collins’ inspiration came to her as she was watching TV. Watch the following movie clip below. Collins was watching Survivor when the idea came to her to write this book. What elements of this show appear in The Hunger Games? How does reality TV play a role in the book? Record your answers on your document (50 words).
Task #4: War
The last thing Suzanne Collins’ mentions as being an inspiration to her novel was the Vietnam and Iraqi war. She saw pictures of the devastation that war brings—the poverty, the distress, and the hurt. What role does war play in The Hunger Games? What role does war play in today’s society? In your opinion, is it necessary? Why or why not? In a paragraph, write your answer on your document (100 words).
The last thing Suzanne Collins’ mentions as being an inspiration to her novel was the Vietnam and Iraqi war. She saw pictures of the devastation that war brings—the poverty, the distress, and the hurt. What role does war play in The Hunger Games? What role does war play in today’s society? In your opinion, is it necessary? Why or why not? In a paragraph, write your answer on your document (100 words).
English 10 Disclosure Document
Remind
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Roaring 20s Webquest
The purpose of this quest is for you to explore the roaring 20s from the relative comfort (or discomfort) of your school desk. This time period is particularly important because it is the context for our first classroom novel, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. To keep your notes and information organized, you will place everything in google docs and share it with me. Your google doc should be in MLA format. You will also practice submitting via kaizena. Your exploration will take place at history.com, where you will watch videos and read a short article on the history of the 20s. Use the button below to navigate to the site and then complete the tasks in your notes on google docs.
Task 1:
Read through the summary given of the roaring twenties and answer the following questions for each of the sections in 2-3 sentences per question:
1. The paragraph mentions that some Americans were uncomfortable with the atmosphere of the roaring twenties, what do you think made them uncomfortable?
2. The "New Woman": What change described in the paragraph do you think was most important for women?
3. The Birth of Mass Culture: The paragraph mentions that many people were listening to and wearing the same merchandise for the first time, that trend has continued to today where name brands and popular music are everywhere. How have you seen people around you push back against popular or mass culture? What sets you apart from the masses?
4. Prohibition: Did prohibition actually stop the consumption of "intoxicating beverages?" Why don't you think it worked?
5. Cultural Civil War: This section mentions some of the cultural tension that was building during the 20s. What kinds of cultural tension have you seen during your own life time?
Task 2:
Choose one video on the website to watch and answer the following questions on your notes. What is the title of the video you chose? What happened in the video? What did you learn from the video? Why did you choose that video? (30 words).
Task 3: The Grand Finale
Answer the final question using the background knowledge you've gained. If you had lived during the roaring 20s, what would you have been doing on a regular day? What kind of person would you be? How would your life be different? (100 words).
When you have finished your notes submit them via Kaizena using the directions provided on the gold sheet.
Read through the summary given of the roaring twenties and answer the following questions for each of the sections in 2-3 sentences per question:
1. The paragraph mentions that some Americans were uncomfortable with the atmosphere of the roaring twenties, what do you think made them uncomfortable?
2. The "New Woman": What change described in the paragraph do you think was most important for women?
3. The Birth of Mass Culture: The paragraph mentions that many people were listening to and wearing the same merchandise for the first time, that trend has continued to today where name brands and popular music are everywhere. How have you seen people around you push back against popular or mass culture? What sets you apart from the masses?
4. Prohibition: Did prohibition actually stop the consumption of "intoxicating beverages?" Why don't you think it worked?
5. Cultural Civil War: This section mentions some of the cultural tension that was building during the 20s. What kinds of cultural tension have you seen during your own life time?
Task 2:
Choose one video on the website to watch and answer the following questions on your notes. What is the title of the video you chose? What happened in the video? What did you learn from the video? Why did you choose that video? (30 words).
Task 3: The Grand Finale
Answer the final question using the background knowledge you've gained. If you had lived during the roaring 20s, what would you have been doing on a regular day? What kind of person would you be? How would your life be different? (100 words).
When you have finished your notes submit them via Kaizena using the directions provided on the gold sheet.