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Language Arts III (Period 3) Assignments

Instructor
Addie Collins
Term
2012-2013 School Year
Department
Language Arts
Location
232
Description

 Welcome to Mrs. Collins’ Language Arts III class! I am looking forward to working with you to make this year a successful one. I want to make sure that we get off to a good start so please pay close attention to the following items.

 Grading Policy

Grades are based on in-class work, homework, essays, quizzes, class projects, and unit exams. Each assignment will have a point value. Students are responsible for their own work. Grades are available through the district’s Aeries program online. Students should check their grades online. Printouts are available upon request. Extra credit will be offered temporarily. However, it will not comprise more than 2% of the grade.

 

Homework

I will assign homework 2-3 times per week.  Late homework will not be accepted. If you are absent, please turn the homework in on the day that you return. You have a week to make up any missed work.

 

Tests/Unit Projects

We will have a test and/or a unit project at the end of every unit. This will add up to approximately 25% of your grade. We will also have vocabulary quizzes weekly.

 

Final Assessment

At the end of every semester there will be a final assessment test. It is 10% of your total grade.

 

SSR Requirement

 

SSR stands for Silent Sustained Reading. We will all read our own books in class for 15 minutes on Mondays. 

  1. Bring in a book or magazine to class every Monday.  If you do not bring something to read, you lose your points for the day.
  2. Make sure that the book or magazine is appropriate for reading in class. 
  3. You must participate in order to receive credit.

                                                              

Absent Center

If you are absent, please make sure that you make up your work. I will post what we did in class on a board titled “Absent Center.” There will be a folder on the board with extra copies of assignments that you missed. I expect that you will make up all work and that you will neatly add the missed notebook assignments to your notebook/Table of Contents. Make sure that when you are absent, you leave space to make up the work in your notebook so that all of your assignments are in the correct order.

 

If you have missed a test or quiz, please see me immediately so that we can arrange a time for you to make it up.

 

If you are going to be absent because of a planned activity, please tell me ahead of time! I will give you your assignments early!

 

Late Work

Homework turned in over a week after you returned from your absence, will not be accepted. If it is a long-term assignment, such as an essay or project, it is due on the assigned day whether or not you are here. Please remember that you can EMAIL me, [email protected] with your assignment attached or you can turn it in ahead of time. After the deadline, you can still turn in the project for up to 70% of the total credit. 

 

Contact Information Please email me with any questions that you have – [email protected] I check email daily. 


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Independent Reading Selection - Homework and Class Discussion

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Poetry Selections - This will be on your final in addition to "Streetcar..." information and independent reading terms. 

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Parent Interview Project - This is your writing assignment for the Joy Luck Club! The interview is due on May 1st and the paper is due May 3rd. It needs to be in MLA format! 

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The Joy Luck Club Packet - This includes all comprehension questions and vocabulary. The due date for each section are: 

Woo Family - 3/29
Hsu Family - 4/12
Jong Family - 4/19
St. Clair Family - 4/26

The novel review is due 4/29. This is when the packet is due! The final test is 4/30!

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The Joy Luck Club Notes - I'll update these for each chapter, but here is the basic notes for the novel! If you miss class, this is where you want to look to study for the quizzes. We are reading this book at a rapid pace (quite college-like to help you be prepared) so please keep up! 

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Culture Shock Project - Research paper and presentation. You will be assigned a specific presentation date and topic! 

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The Great Gatsby Chapter 6, 7, 8 and 9 Notes - This has notes from all chapters - Use this for your essay and to keep up with the notes in your packet. 

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The Great Gatsby Theme Essay - See the ppt notes attached and the instructions in the document!

Rough draft due 3/13
Final draft 3/15

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Extra Credit Opportunity - 25 points!

Choose one: 
Gatsby Motif: Colors Poster
Gatsby Symbols: Eyes/Cars Poster
  1. You may have up to 4 people in your group
  2. Choose a color or a symbol from the novel
  3. Choose a quote or 2 that contain the color or symbol from the novel
  4. Think about common elements associated with the color or symbol
  5. Create a poster that includes:
*the quote or quotes from the novel
*a visual representation that relates to the quotes or element
*your name on the back of the poster
*a beautiful depiction of your ideas - Make this look like it deserves 25 points, people! You can do it! 

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The Great Gatsby Chapter 4 and 5 - Notes from this week! If you missed them in class, get them here! These belong in your packet and will be on a test. 

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The Great Gatsby Chapter Notes - Chapters 2 & 3 - These are in in-class notes that you need to keep up on in your packet. This presentation is updated with Chapter 2 & 3. These terms will show up on chapter quizzes! Be prepared! 

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The Great Gatsby Reading Packet - Worth 500 points! This includes our reading schedule, vocabulary, study questions, discussion questions, and literary terms and practice. The due dates for study questions and vocabulary will be assigned as we read along. 

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The Great Gatsby Reading Notes, Week 1 - This presentation has the reading notes for Chapter 1. Please use it to fill in the lecture notes if you miss it in class. 

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The Great Gatsby Background Articles - Please read these articles if you missed them in class! We did a literature circle activity and there was a quiz on these articles. Come find me to make up the quiz. 

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The Great Gatsby Introduction - This is an introduction to our next unit! It's going to be great! 

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American Gothic - Vocabulary, Discussion Questions, Reading and Writing Assignments - This will be on your final! 

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Research Paper Assignment - Please see me for the packet of information! 

THERE ARE SEVERAL DUE DATES!!! PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE DATES BELOW!! 

Requirements: 
  • Research Style Guide Check (You can download this from the LA page on the Esperanza Website or you may still have it from Freshman year.) - Due November 1
  • 30 (or 40) 3x5 index cards - Due November 1
  • Signed Academic Honesty Policy - Due November 2
  • 5 Bibliography Cards - Due November 8
  • 25 Note Cards (5 from each source) - Due November 15
  • Formal Subject Outline (w/thesis) - Due November 30 
  • Rough Draft (3-5 pages w/parenthetical documentation) - Due December 10 
  • Final Draft (3-5 pages in MLA format w/a formal works cited page) - Due December 17
  • PowerPoint Presentation - Due December 12
  • You will present your author to the class December 17-21 (Please see the packet for requirements!) 
http://esperanzahs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=60055&type=d&pREC_ID=96651

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American Transcendentalist Writers - Reading Packet - Survey of various transcendentalist writers in your text book. This packet includes vocabulary, comprehension questions, discussion questions, and writing assignments. There are several due dates with in this time frame. Please make sure you are keeping up! 

**We will be completing this unit as we work on your American Author research paper. 
http://transcendentalism.tamu.edu/

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Author Powerpoint Presentation How To - Use the information in your essays to formulate a ppt. The presentation attached gives some good advice about what your presentation should look like! (Refer to your RESEARCH PAPER ASSIGNMENT sheet for specific directions - Make sure you have everything included from the rubric for your presentation!) 

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Robert Frost's The Road Not Taken - Poetry Analysis 

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Oh Captain! My Captain! by Walt Whitman
Poetry Analysis - We will discuss in class. Please do the writing at home! 

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This is a sample research paper for you to model your rough draft on! We will look at this as a class on Friday, December 7th. Your rough draft is due Monday, December 9th. Please be prepared. 

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The Crucible reading packet - This has vocabulary, discussion questions, literary analysis tools, and short writing assignments. It is worth 500 points and students will need to work through it as we read. There are supplementary materials added to the hard copy so please ask me for them if you print this packet out from the website. 

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Voices of the American Revolution Mini Lesson - Patrick Henry's Speech at the Virginia Convention/Persuasive Techniques

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The Crucible Essay - Choose the essay topic that appeals to you. I will need to see your finished outline by Friday, October 19th. The essay is due typed in MLA format by Tuesday, October 23rd. (See the presentation for pointers! We will be reading sample essays in class on Wednesday, October 17th. Do not miss it!) 

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Puritan Background & Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God - This includes vocabulary and discussion questions. There will be a quiz Friday on some of this material! I'll let you know more specifically next week. 

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Vocabulary List 1 - There will be a quiz on these words on Friday! 

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Persuasive Techniques - In class lecture/note-taking - There will be a quiz Friday on this information!

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Sun-Shadow Mandala - Creative/Autobiographic Writing Assignment/Presentation - 65 points 

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Parent(s) and student need to read and sign the syllabus and class rules/procedure - This is worth 10 points and is your first homework assignment of the year! 

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Native American Tradition Mini Lesson

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Native American Tradition - Folktale - "Coyote and Buffalo" (You should be able to finish this in class!)