PERKS PROJECT

Hi Class!

This project will be completed in-class. After each section of The Perks of Being A Wallflower you must choose one letter from that section and write a letter back to Charlie.

An “A” response will do all or most of the following:

1. Begin your letter, “Dear Charlie,”

2. Date the letter one day after the date of the letter written to you

3. Sign your letter, “Love always, your friend”

4. Address specific events that happened in each letter

5. Relate those events to real events in your life or to similar events that have happened to people you know at school

6. Offer Charlie advice on how to deal with what happened in each letter

7. Connect what happened in one letter to other events in the story

8. Write at least 150 words

Period 5: Feb - June 2011

CATCH-22
J49: DEFINE: Catch-22. What does it mean in your life
HW49: Read chapters 1 & 2 and answer study questions. Due Thursday.
J50: What is Jonas's conflict?
HW50: Read chapters 3 - 6
J51: What is irony?
HW51: Read chapters 7 - 10
J52: Free Write
HW52: Free Write
J53: Why do we like to challenge authority?
HW53: Describe several ways YOU challenge authority.
J54: Describe a time you felt out of place.
HW54: What is a snob?
J55: Define: Insanity
HW55: How should society measure “normalcy”?
J56: Why is McMurphy the hero of Cuckoo’s Nest?
HW56: Describe Nurse Ratched.
J57: What is “fairness”?
H57: What does the glass cage symbolize for the patients; for Nurse Ratched?
J58: How does the Chief achieve “invisibility”?
HW58: What is the relationship between McMurphy and Billy; McMurphy and Chief Bromden
J59: What is true strength?
HW59: Which part of the movie was your favorite?
J60: Why do we dislike Nurse Ratched?
HW60: Who wins at the end?

CATCH-22: The Movie
J61: How is Yossarian an "everyman"? Why do we identify with him?
HW61: What is Milo's role? Do we see him in society?
J62: Describe Major Major's absurd logic.
HW62: Is the old man a prophet?
J63: Is Catch-22 a metaphor for life?
HW63: How did Milo pull this off?
J64: Who is the worst character in Catch-22? Why?
HW64: Does Yossarian win in the end?

SHERLOCK HOLMES
J65: Who is Sherlock Holmes?
HW65: Why does Sherlock endure to this day?
J66: Do you believe in magic?
HW66: Is our world really controlled by a secret society?

A SOLDIER'S STORY
J67: Free Write
HW67: Free Write
J68: Why is Captain Davenport's job so difficult?
HW68: How do we fight segregation?
J69: What are the roots of prejudice?
HW69: Why is Sgt. Waters the person he is?

MEN OF RESPECT
J70: Why does violence fascinate us?
HW70: How does the filmmaker heighten the violence?
J71: If you send someone to do your dirty work, who’s responsible?
HW71: Who is a more powerful character: Mike or his wife (Ruth)?
J72: Why is Mike losing his grip?
HW72: What is the difference between a leader and a tyrant?
J73: Who are the good guys?
HW73: Describe the strange behavior of Mike and his wife.
J74: Should ambition be checked by morality?
HW74: Free Writing
J75: Do you believe in visions?
HW75: Is Mike insane or just feeling guilty?
J76: Can the truth hurt as well as help?
HW76: Discuss: Mike is more to blame than Ruth.
J77: Do you believe in charms and amulets?
HW77: How do the predictions come true?

THE CHOCOLATE WAR: The Homeworks

1. Why did Jerry say no?
2. Free Write
3. Does your answer to Journal 9 say something about you?
4. Free Write
5. Is there a saying or phrase that applies to you?
6. Is Jerry following a wise course of action?
7. Describe an awkward conversation you have had.
8. Free Write
9. Why is TCW set in a private school?
10. Would you rather be an Archie or a Jerry?
11. Should Jerry have just given in?
12.Which did you prefer the book or the movie?

THE CHOCOLATE WAR: The Journals

1. How are Archie and Leon similar?
2. What is more effective: physical or mental torture?
3. Does McKee have traditions?
4. Would you fight the Vigils or give in?
5. Describe the scene in Brother Eugene's room?
6. Free Write
7. Should students raise money for their schools?
8. Free Write
9. What would you do with Archie's power?
10. Have you ever been used by another?
11. How and why does Jerry disturb the universe?
12.Should society allow for full individuality?
13. Does Jerry have inner strength?
14. Free Write
15. Have you ever felt ostracized?
16. How come some people never lose?
17. Are people really greedy and violent?
18. What did you like or dislike about The Chocolate War?

SAT VOCAB: Group 4

abstract: thought that is not part of concrete reality
aesthetic: a sense of beauty in nature or art
benevolent: kind feelings toward others
capricious: changing one's mind without much thought
complacent: self-satisfied to a fault
conciliatory: giving in to the opposing side in order to gain favor
devious: departing from the most direct way; tricky
diligent: persistent and constant effort
discernible: ability to see the hidden or obscured
dogmatic: asserting opinions in a dictatorial manner
eccentric: deviating from accepted practice; unconventional
fallacious: deceptive, misleading; logically unsound
indifferent: not caring; neutral; without interest
inquisitive: eager to learn; questioning
meticulous: extreme care about minute details
pertinent: relevant; directly related to the topic
plausible: appearing true but not necessarily true
reticent: reserved; quiet

SAT VOCAB: Groups 1, 2. 3

Abhor	hate
Bigot	narrow-minded, prejudiced person
Counterfeit	fake; false
Enfranchise	give voting rights
Hamper	hinder; obstruct
Kindle	to start a fire
Noxious	harmful; poisonous; lethal
Placid	calm; peaceful
Remuneration	payment for work done
Talisman	lucky charm

Group 2

Abrasive	rough; coarse; harsh
Bilk	cheat; defraud
Covert	hidden; undercover
Engender	cause
Hangar	storage area (like garage) for a plane
Knotty	complex; difficult to solve
Nuance	something subtle; a fine shade of meaning
Plagiarism	taking credit for someone else's writing or ideas
Renown	fame
Tangent	going off the main subject

Group 3

Abasement	humiliation; degradation
Billowing	swelling; fluttering; waving
Cower	recoil in fear or servility; shrink away from
Enhance	improve; make better or clearer
Harangue	noisy, attacking speech
Labyrinth	a maze
Nullify	to counter; make unimportant
Plaintiff	petitioner (in court of law)
Replete	full
Tangible	can be touched

FENCES: For Aaron Brown and Timothy Taeschner

Fences: The Project

Mr. M. Nestlebaum

DIRECTIONS: For this part of the project, read the play and answer the questions. You will be required to submit your work once a week until all the parts of the project are complete.

Act One: Scene One

1. Where does the entire first scene (indeed, the entire play) take place?
2. What are the clues that Bono is a loyal friend to Troy?
3. What complaint will troy take before the union?
4. Who is Alberta? What is Bono hinting at when he mentions her to Troy?
5. Who are Rose, Cory and Lyons? Discuss Cory’s interest and Lyon’s interest
6. Why didn’t Troy play major league baseball?

Scene Two

7. Describe Gabriel: who is he, what are his problems, why has he moved out of Troy’s house, who does he believe he is?
8. How was Troy able to buy his house?
9. What do Rose and Lyons enjoy playing?
10. Explain the two times fences are mentioned in this scene.

Act One: Scene Three

1. Describe how Troy is fair about the purchase of a television.
2. Describe how Troy is unfair in regard to Cory’s football plans.
3. What are Troy and Cory doing while discussing TV and football?
4. Describe the relationship between Troy and Cory.

Scene Four

5. How long after Act One, Scene One does this scene take place?
6. What is the irony of Troy winning his case against the commissioner?
7. How does Lyons surprise Troy?
8. What does Gabriel say he will have to do some day?
9. Why is Cory angry at Troy?
10. What did Bono learn from his father? What did Troy?

PROJECT: PERIODS 2 & 3: MARCH 2011

1.Write a poem or a song describing what you view as "home." The poem should be a minimum of 12 lines.
2. Include a picture or a drawing that best describes what home is to you.
3. Choose a character from Garcia Girls and interview her. You must ask 20 questions and supply 20 answers.

SAT VOCAB 8

Analgesic	pain medicine
Caucus	political meeting
Deteriorate	worsen; decline
Exposition	clear explanation
Incessant	without stopping
Maelstrom	whirlpool; storm in the ocean
Palatable	good to eat; agreeable
Prerogative	right or privilege
Savant	person with knowledge
Unctuous	oily; using excessive flattery

Analogous	comparable
Caustic	burning
Detrimental	harmful
Extol	praise
Incipient	just beginning
Magnanimous	generous; big-hearted
Palisade	fence made of posts
Prescient	having fore-knowledge
Scale	to climb
Undermined	damaged; attacked