English (Period 2) Assignments

INDIA RESEARCH:
Make any revisions for your festival research: COVER PAGE, NOTES, & BIBLIOGRAPHY. Make sure that you include 4 different sources for your bibliography.

CASTE SYSTEM ARGUMENT:
Follow the instructions carefully on the outline and don't forget to use your history textbook to help you with evidence for your argument.

Please have a good breakfast each morning and get to bed early!!! Good luck on your tests!!

JULIUS CAESAR ARGUMENT:
Using your notes, textbook and videos online, follow the outline and write your 1st draft to a persuasive argument to this prompt: Julius Caesar, a Reformer or Dictator?

Don't forget to have this draft proofread and signed. You will type the final draft in class tomorrow!

JULIUS CAESAR:
Using your history textbook pages (438-439l; 442-443) answer the questions 1-7 on the Julius Caesar worksheet.

THE CIRCUIT:
Write a response letter TO: PANCHITO from Mr. Lema. Then type BOTH letters on separate paper using any font you like.

THE CIRCUIT:
Write a letter to Mr. Lema from Panchito explaining his absence from school. Remember, YOU are writing in 1st person as Panchito.

Don't forget to bring your LITERATURE book to class on Friday!!!! Don't bring the history book!

Using ANY style font- size 12, type your final draft of the I Am poem about Cesar Chavez. Don't forget to include a picture of Cesar underneath the title.

FALL OF GREECE:
Using your notes from class, write a complete 1st draft paragraph explaining WHY Greece's empire fell using 3 detailed reasons. Don't forget to use 3 citations (highlighted) as well.

ALEXANDER THE GREAT:
Please write paragraph 2 ONLY about Alexander's achievements using your class notes in your composition book.

ALEXANDER THE GREAT:
Type your final draft of this persuasive argument essay. Don't forget to use a 12 font and double space between sentences!

GOLDEN AGE OF ATHENS ARGUMENT:
Revise your 1st draft and have it signed BEFORE typing your final draft. Remember: 12 font, Times double spaced.

GOLDEN AGE OF ATHENS:
Complete the template 1st on making an argument. Then rewrite your paragraph on notebook paper. Be sure to highlight the citations used from the history book.

FLIPPED:
Using your Venn Diagram in your composition book, write a paragraph explaining WHICH family is better: the BAKERS or LOTSKI'S. Don't forget to use 3 citations (highlighted) to support your reasons.

LITERARY ELEMENTS:
Using the matching definitions and information from Flipped, illustrate the following elements on your paper with an explanation underneath...

external conflict, internal conflict, protagonist, antagonist, climax, foreshadowing

FLIPPED:
Complete sides 2-3 for your character analysis frame. Follow the instructions carefully and be sure to use citations for each answer.

FLIPPED:
Complete the POV chart in your composition book for the following events: LOTSKI'S INVITE BAKERS TO DINNER, SCHOOL AUCTION

FLIPPED:
Please finish the Figurative Language Practice #1-6 in your composition book.

FLIPPED:
Finish reading chapter 13 and answer your questions in your composition book.

Finish reading chapter 10 and answer Q/A in composition books.

FLIPPED:
Please continue reading chapter 9 and answer questions in your composition book.

BLACK HISTORY PROJECT:
 If you received a 'FIX' on your research paper, please make the corrections and hand in tomorrow.

FLIPPED:
Read chapter 7 and answer Q/A in your composition book.

FLIPPED:
Complete the characterization chart for Grandfather in your composition book.

FLIPPED:
Finish the characterization activity in your composition book for BRYCE & JULIANNA.

FIGHTING FOR A CAUSE:
Type your final draft and don't forget to bring in the PREWRITE & 1st DRAFT as well with the final!

Please finish your 1st draft following the outline carefully. Be sure to have it proofread and signed by an adult.

Continue reading chapter 5 and answer questions in your composition book.

Brainstorm ideas for your essay about a problem that disturbs you and your community. Write these ideas on the same paper as your quote.

FIGHTING FOR A CAUSE:
Find an inspirational quote that encourages you to fight for an important cause. Don't forget to include the author's name and write this information on the back of your paper with the instructions.

FLIPPED:
Read chapter 4 and answer the Q/A in your composition book.

Answer chapter 3 Q/A's in your composition book.

FLIPPED:
Please read chapter 2 and answer the questions inside your composition book.

Complete your Anticipation worksheet and bring your novel to class from now on.

Review your worksheet on EXTERNAL and INTERNAL conflicts to help you write a paragraph describing both an EXTERNAL and INTERNAL conflict you experienced. Be sure to use details when explaining these conflicts.

Bring in your large Literature book and FLIPPED letter (if you haven't done so yet!)

FLIPPED:
Please have your parents read the FLIPPED letter and bring back the tear-off tomorrow in class.

The trip is on (1st day back from vacation) January 7th ...please have permission slips signed and returned by Wednesday or you will NOT be allowed to go.

Complete ques. 1-4 of Lisa's Identity Journal #1 on separate notebook paper.

CHILDREN OF WILLESDEN LANE:
Read chap. 25 with the audio on Youtube. Then complete the identity diagram for yourself and Lisa.

CHILDREN OF WILLESDEN LANE:
Please read chap. 22 along with the Youtube audio.

CHILDREN OF WILLESDEN LANE:
Read chap. 19 ONLY along with the Youtube audio.

Read chap. 17 listening to the Youtube audio

Your poster is due! Make sure that you are prepared to speak about your book including the following details:

1. characters

2. conflict

3. solution

4. theme

Read with the Youtube audio chapter 14. Use the context clues in each paragraph to match the correct vocabulary definition.

CHILDREN OF WILLESDEN LANE:
Read chaps. 9-10 along with the audio on YouTube.

Read chapters 2-3

POSTER BOOK REPORT: Due Dec.3rd
Begin working on your poster....

1. Buy the correct size poster   2. Get materials needed to complete the poster  

Begin your notes for your presentation...

1. Describe the characters   2. Explain the problem & solution   3. Explain the theme

HATSHEPSUT vs. RAMSES:
Type your final draft with a picture of your favorite pharaoh.

Write your 1st draft paragraph arguing which pharaoh was better. Be sure to refer to your notes on your Venn Diagram and citations from your textbook. Don't forget to have your parents proofread and sign your 1st draft.

Write your PREWRITE information filling out the Venn diagram for Hatshepsut (pgs. 181-182) and Ramese II (pgs.184-185). Don't forget to put the responsibilities of ALL pharaohs in the middle of the diagram.

Then fill out the Pharaoh Debate Notes worksheet, including 4 reasons why your selected pharaoh is better with citations for each reason.

Write the 1st draft following your notes from your prewrite activity in your composition book. Don't forget to have it revised and signed by a parent BEFORE you type the final draft!

Write your 1st draft to the question: SHOULD POP WARNER FOOTBALL BE BANNED? Don't forget to write your argument in your composition book following the outline closely.

Type your final draft to Should Cheerleading Be Banned using the following requirements:

12-font Times Roman; double spaced

ARGUMENT #3:

Write your 1st draft to SHOULD CHEERLEADING BE BANNED in your composition book with revisions and parent signature.

In one paragraph including citations, answer this question in your composition book. Don't forget to have it revised and signed by an adult. Then type your final draft and hand it in tomorrow.

Write a one paragraph argument answering this question. Be sure to follow the outline and use correct citations! Please write your 1st draft inside your English composition book, and type the final draft following all of the requirements.

ARGUMENT UNIT:
Please complete the anticipatory guide on page 165 answering  AGREE/DISAGREE for each statement.

Using the evidence from the news articles, write a paragraph arguing which candidate is the best choice for California's new Governor: Newsom or Cox. Be sure to use the template and write a 1st draft before typing your final draft.

FREAK THE MIGHTY:
Read the final chapter and answer questions for chp.24-25.

FREAK THE MIGHTY:
Read chapter 23 and answer questions in your composition book.

FREAK THE MIGHTY:
Read chap.21 and answer questions in your composition book.

FREAK THE MIGHTY:
Read chap. 20 and answer questions in composition book.

FREAK THE MIGHTY:
Continue reading chap.19 and answer questions in your composition book.

FREAK THE MIGHTY:
Continue reading chap.18 and answer questions in your composition book.

FREAK THE MIGHTY:
Read chap. 17 and answer questions in your composition book.

FREAK THE MIGHTY:
Read chap. 16 and answer questions in your composition book.

FREAK THE MIGHTY:
Read chapter 15 and answer questions in your composition book. Don't forget to make a flashcard for GIZMO.

Read chapter 14 and answer the Q/A's in your composition book.

Read chapter 13 and answer the questions in your composition book. Remember to write the page number for each figurative language you find.

FREAK THE MIGHTY:
Read chps. 11-12 and answer questions in your composition book. Then make vocab cards for TRAJECTORY, VEGETATE, DIVULGE including 3 synonyms, part of speech and the sentence using the word from the story.

Please read chapters 9-10 and answer the Q/A in your composition book.

Locate the figurative language from chapters 1-3. Be sure to write the exact sentence, the type of figurative language it is and the page it is located on. This should be written in your composition book.

Make vocab flashcards for chapters 1-6 words located on your book mark. Don't forget to use a dictionary so that you can provide the (3) synonyms and the part of speech. And please include the sentence from the chapter that has the word.

FREAK THE MIGHTY:
Cut out the vocabulary pocket and glue it to a clean page inside your English composition book.

Don't forget to bring your copy of Freak the Mighty to class from now on.

Complete your 1st draft of your Reflections essay.

Using your graphic organizer from class, complete paragraph 1 (including many details).

Type your final draft of your paragraph following the directions carefully. Don't forget to hand in your 1st draft as well on Thursday!

RESILIENCE:
Be sure to hand in your final draft resilience paragraph TYPED (following the format) and 1st draft tomorrow.

Complete the TDQ's from the Rayna article.