Tuesday, October 4, 2011

PERIOD 5

OF MICE AND MEN
J1: What is friendship?
HW1: How do you feel about our criminal justice system?

J2: What was your reaction to the death of Lennie?
HW2: Would you recommend Of Mice and Men to your friends?

SHAWSHANK
J3: How does the filmmaker heighten the tension?
HW3: Are you enjoying the film so far?
J4: What is more important: Character or Conflict?
HW4: Describe Andy's world.
J5: Free Writing
HW5: Free Writing
J6: Fact or Opinion: Red is a good guy.
HW6: Fact or Opinion: Prisons are effective.


SPEAK
J7: Describe your first day of high school.
HW7: Would you want to have a teacher like Mr. Neck?
J8: Describe your first day of high school.
HW8:Can you keep a secret? Are there clues that Melinda is keeping a secret?
J9: How does your room express who you are?
HW9: Does your family communicate? How does Melinda's family communicate?

LEAP OF FAITH
J10-12: Free Write
HW10-12: Free Write
J13: Does your past excuse your present and future?
HW13: Why do Jane and Jonas NOT have a romantic relationship?

NUMBER 12 LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU
J14: Describe what you would do to make the world a fair place
HW14: : Does the movie effectively make its point?
J15: What are the pros and cons of a computer controlled world?
HW15: Does the movie effectively make its point?

MOVIE REVIEWS:
Use the criteria we learned in class to write a movie review of at least two (2) of the following:
Of Mice and Men
The Shawshank Redemption
Speak
Marionettes, Inc
Rear Window


HOW TO WRITE A MOVIE REVIEW: NOTES BEFORE WRITING



GENERAL INFO:
Name of movie
Prominent actors
Genre
Overview of Plot
Setting

DIRECTION:
Was the movie slow?
Fast-paced?
Gripping?
Were there unnecessary scenes?



EDITING:
Was it choppy?
Smooth?
Seamless?
Confusing?

SET DESIGN:
Realistic?
Right place?


MUSIC:
Fitting?

NOW IT’S TIME TO WRITE A REVIEW:
  1. information
  2. be explanatory
  3. be critical. Present BOTH opinion and info
  4. write a memorable closing to your review
  5. Read it
         

PERIOD 4: JOURNALS AND HOMEWORKS

JOURNALS
J1: Do you think it was a good rule to share feelings everyday?
J2: What are the symbols in our world?
J3:Define: release. What were the two instances in which someone could be released without it being a punishment. How do you feel about this?
J4: What is the purpose of the ceremony of twelve?
J5: Describe your favorite dream.
J6: Topic: Adulthood Is there true adulthood in the Community? Explain.
J7:Topic: Totalitarianism Positives and Negatives
J8: Topic: Caleb How does the Replacement Ceremony reflect the community as a whole.
J9: Debate the pros and cons: Individualism vs Conformity 
J10: Are some of us better than others?

J11: How do Jonas's instructions mirror the world we live in?
J12: What is your worst memory?
J13: If you had to pick a day to live over, which day would you choose?
J14: What causes emotional pain?
J15: Why does Jonas leave the community? 
HOMEWORKS
HW1: Why were there rarely disappointments when receiving an assignment? Would you accept this way of life?
HW2: What is the job of the elders?
HW3: What are the advantages and disadvantages of sameness. 
HW4:Topic:Why is it important to the community that stirrings be eliminated?
HW5:Topic: Sexuality Why must this aspect of life be controlled?
HW6: Topic: They’re Watching How does the Ceremony of Twelve indicate what’s really happening? (Think of Asher)
HW7: Why does Jonas feel isolated?
HW8: What does it mean to "live in the past"?
HW9: How is the Giver different from others in the community?

HW10: What is the connection between “memories” and the method used to transfer them?
HW11: What do you see as your greatest responsibility?
HW12: Can pain have a positive side to it?
HW13: Has Jonas made a wise decision?
HW14: What was your favorite part?
HW15: Free Write


ANTHEM
J16: Describe the perfect world. Does language affect thought?
HW16: How much freedom would you be willing to give up to live safely?
J17: What is more important; the individual or society?
HW17: What makes Equality and International different from the others?
J18: Why is "choice" so important in life?
HW18: How are Equality and Liberty similar?
J19: How do you feel about sports?
HW19: Why would sports not exist in the world of Anthem?
J20: Are there positive features of the life depicted in Anthem?
HW20: Why are expressions of happiness forbidden?
J21: Did Equality's society fail to achieve greatness or did they forget greatness?
HW21: Would Equality call our society great?
J22: What is our most important invention?
HW22: Why does Equality doubt himself?
J23: Why are some products more successful than others?
HW23: What is the role of women in society?
J24: Should inventions improve society?
HW24: What does the light symbolize?
J25: Is the conflict in Anthem internal, external or both?
HW25: Why does Equality escape to Nature?
J26: Why don't you like tests?
HW26: What is a fair way to evaluate people?
J27: Free Write
HW27: Free Write
J28: Are you troubled by Liberty's subservience?
HW28: Is the ending a surprise?
J29: Should we censor speech?
HW29: Free Write
J30: What happens to Equality and Liberty next?
HW30: Which elements of Anthem are like our world?

 
ONE PARAGRAPH ANSWERS: CHOOSE ONE 100 words

1. What is the theme of the story.  Provide evidence from the novel to support your answer.

2. What is the main conflict of the story?  Consider any combinations in your answer providing proof.

3. Compare and contrast any prominent character from this novel to another character from another work of literature.  Provide specific details to enhance your answer.


SHORT ANSWER: 100 words **REQUIRED**
What would your life be like without the knowledge of specific historical events and how the lives of the general public would be affected without this historical knowledge.  Is knowledge of the world’s history important?  In relation to the novel, provide an explanation in essay form.  (Introduction, Body, Conclusion)

anthem project : choose either A or B
A:
You are applying for the job to direct the movie version of Anthem. Write a letter to the producer in which you must convince  him to hire you. You letter must indicate
a. which actors you would cast as Prometheus and Gaea, and why. Think about the physical characteristics and personality traits;
b. a detailed description of the setting;
c. an explanation of the theme of this novel and why it is particularly relevant to modern viewers

B: Create 10 storyboards for the movie version of Anthem.The storyboards may be stick figures. Each storyboard must be labeled with the following:
    1. describe the action in the scene
    2. explain the importance of the scene to the overall movie

































Monday, September 26, 2011

HOLDEN AND THE PSYCHIATRIST: A Dialogue

A. Now that Holden has ended his narrative, it is time for us to play psychiatrist. Imagine you are a psychiatrist treating Holden. Have a dialogue with him during which you must discuss the following 11 topics:
1. loneliness
2. depression
3. the painfulness of growing up
4. symbols and their meanings
5. the hotel room incident
6. Jane Gallagher
7. Allie
8. Phoebe
9. sexuality
10. saying goodbye
11. the phoniness of adults
 
B. You must include the following:
     a. at least 25 questions from the psychiatrist
     b. at least 25 answers from Holden
     c. you must sound like Holden
     d. you must include all 11 topics
     e. WRITE AN EVALUATION/RECOMMENDATION FOR HOLDEN'S TREATMENT


DUE DATE: Novenber 15, 2011

SAMPLE STARTER
P: So Holden, you're here to deal with some issues. Can you elaborate?
H: Yeah. I mean, people are phonies, especially adults. I mean, they're so phony.
P: What do you mean by phony, Holden?

Monday, June 20, 2011

Thursday, June 2, 2011

FINAL EXAM: JUNE 6 &7 PERIODS 2 AND 3

1. 25 multiple choice questions on Perks of Being a Wallflower
2. 25 vocabulary words SAT 7 (see posts below)
3. Final letter to Charlie (200 words)
a. make reference to Aunt Helen
b. relate the "Aunt Helen" story to Charlie's problem with intimacy
c. refer to Charlie's hospitalization
d. offer advice
e. offer good wishes

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

SAT VOCAB 7

Insurrectionists: rebels

Intemperance: lack of moderation

Irreverence: lack of respect

Jeopardize: put at risk

Lackadaisical: lazy; lax

Lucid: clear

Magnanimity: generosity (of spirit)

Multifarious: having many aspects

Nefarious: infamous

Onerous: burdensome

Opportunism: grabbing opportunities; seeking unprincipled advantage

Ornate: highly decorated

Precursor: forerunner

Proponents: supporters

Resolute: firm of purpose

Sanctity: holiness

Seditious: causing division or rebellion

Slipshod: careless; untidy

Solicitousness: expressing care/concern

Sophistry: devious logic

Substantiate: give supporting evidence

Subversive: intending to overthrow

Sustain: support

Tenacious: holding firmly to idea or purpose

Volatile: 1. evaporates easily, 2. easily angered; emotional

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

PERIOD 3: Feb - June 2011

SHORT STORIES
J49: What is CONFLICT?
J50: What is Jonas's conflict?
J51: What is IRONY?
J52: What do you need?
J53: Do you always need an answer?
J54: Is there such a thing as a perfect murder?
HOW THE GARCIA GIRLS LOST THEIR ACCENTS
Read through page 191. Respond to the following 6 Journals.
Journals must be at least 65 words in length.
J55: How would you feel if you had to move to a new country and
did not know the culture or the language?
J56: Why did the Garcia family leave the Dominican Republic?
Why did they decide to remain in the United States?
J57: How does Yolanda's attitude toward the English language
change?
J58: Why does Carla want to return to the Dominican Republic?
J59: How does Sofia's relationship with her father change over time?
Discuss why they behave the way they do over time.
J60: Free Write
J61:How does America view immigrants?
J62:How are you different than your grandparents?
J63: Free Write
J64: What will be found of you 100 years from now?
J65: What makes you unique?
J66: Free Write

THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER
J67: Free Write
J68: List three adjectives to describe you.

J69: What does "home" mean to you?
J70: What is your favorite poem or song?
J71: Which issues affect teens today?
J72: Is it easier to talk to family or friends about your problems?
J73: Free Write
J74: What was 9th grade like for you?
J75: How important is making new friends?
J76: How has peer pressure affected you?
J77: How is homosexuality viewed by teenagers?

J78: What has your high school experience been so far?
J79: Free Write
J80: What makes you happy?
J81: What are your fears?
J82: How are women portrayed in the media
J83: What are your Spring Break plans?
J84: How was your Spring Break?

J85: How does the media portray the relationships between men and women?
J86: How do you define love?
J87 How does the media portray teen pregnancy?
J88: Define friendship for someone who has never heard of it.

J89: Free Write
J90: What are your short-term goals?
J91: Who will win the NBA Eastern Championship? OR Free Write
J92: How important is education to you?
J93: What are your plans for the weekend?
J94: What word describes life? Explain.
J95: Free Write
J96: What advice would you give children about drugs?
J97: Free Write
J98: RESPOND: I would die for you. I won't live my life for you.
J99: Does Charlie have a good life?
J100: How do psychiatrists help people?

HOMEWORKS:The Perks of Being a Wallflower
49: How important is making new friends to Charlie?
50: Are Sam and Patrick good influences on Charlie?
51: What info is Brad afraid will be discovered? Why?
52: How has Charlie's view of high school changed?
53: Free Write
54: Is Charlie at risk for suicide?

55: What are Charlie's fears?
56: How are men portrayed in the novel?
57: What advice would you give Charlie about dating?
58: How does Charlie define love?
59: Do you agree with Charlie's sister's decision?
60: How are men portrayed in the novel?
61: Which character in the novel could be your friend? Explain.

62: How has Charlie evolved form Part 1?
63: Free Write
64: Should Mary Elizabeth forgive Charlie?
65: Why did Sam Forgive Charlie?
66: What word describes Charlie's life?
67: Free Write


PERIOD 2: Feb - June 2011

SHORT STORIES
J49: What is CONFLICT?
J50: What is Braling's conflict?
J51: What is IRONY?
J52: What do you need?
J53: Do you always need an answer?
J54: Is there such a thing as a perfect murder?

HOW THE GARCIA GIRLS LOST THEIR ACCENTS
Read through page 191. Respond to the following 6 Journals.
Journals must be at least 65 words in length.
J55: How would you feel if you had to move to a new country and
did not know the culture or the language?
J56: Why did the Garcia family leave the Dominican Republic?
Why did they decide to remain in the United States?
J57: How does Yolanda's attitude toward the English language
change?
J58: Why does Carla want to return to the Dominican Republic?
J59: How does Sofia's relationship with her father change over time?
Discuss why they behave the way they do over time.
J60: Free Write
J61:How does America view immigrants?
J62:How are you different than your grandparents?
J63: Free Write
J64: What will be found of you 100 years from now?
J65: What makes you unique?
J66: Free Write

THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER
J67: Free Write
J68: List three adjectives to describe you.
J69: What does "home" mean to you?
J70: What is your favorite poem or song?
J71: Which issues affect teens today?
J72: Is it easier to talk to family or friends about your problems?
J73: Free Write
J74: What was 9th grade like for you?
J75: How important is making new friends?
J76: How has peer pressure affected you?
J77: How is homosexuality viewed by teenagers?
J78: What has your high school experience been so far?
J79: Free Write
J80: What makes you happy?
J81: What are your fears?
J82: How are women portrayed in the media
J83: What are your Spring Break plans?
J84: How was your Spring Break?
J85: How does the media portray the relationships between men and women?
J86: How do you define love?
J87 How does the media portray teen pregnancy?
J88: Define friendship for someone who has never heard of it.
J89: Free Write
J90: What are your short-term goals?
J91: Who will win the NBA Eastern Championship? OR Free Write
J92: How important is education to you?
J93: What are your plans for the weekend?
J94: What word describes life? Explain.
J95: Free Write
J96: What advice would you give children about drugs?
J97: Free Write
J98: RESPOND: I would die for you. I won't live my life for you.
J99: Does Charlie have a good life?
J100: How do psychiatrists help people?

HOMEWORKS: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
49: How important is making new friends to Charlie?
50: Are Sam and Patrick good influences on Charlie?
51: What info is Brad afraid will be discovered? Why?
52: How has Charlie's view of high school changed?
53: Free Write
54: Is Charlie at risk for suicide?
55: What are Charlie's fears?
56: How are men portrayed in the novel?
57: What advice would you give Charlie about dating?
58: How does Charlie define love?
59: Do you agree with Charlie's sister's decision?
60: How are men portrayed in the novel?
61: Which character in the novel could be your friend? Explain.
62: How has Charlie evolved form Part 1?
63: Free Write
64: Should Mary Elizabeth forgive Charlie?
65: Why did Sam Forgive Charlie?
66: What word describes Charlie's life?
67: Free Write

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

SAT VOCAB 10

Arcane
known only to a few people
Clamor shout; scream
Discursiveness long windedness
Flaunt
show off
Infamous famous for something bad
Mellow soft; melodious; ripe
Patron one who gives support (usually financial)
Prostration 1. lying face down; 2. be overcome with extreme weakness
Somnambulist sleepwalker
Vehemence violence



Archaic
ancient; outdated
Clandestine
secret; covert; stealthy
Disdain
strong dislike
Flippant
making jokes about serious matters
Infer
deduce; conclude
Menagerie
collection of animals
Patronize
behave arrogantly
Protagonist
main character in film, book, play etc.
Soothsayer
fortuneteller
Vehement
forceful