DiCarlo- American Literature-Period 2 Assignments

Objective: After listening to the audio, students will answer the questions to help them review.

Objective: After listening to the audio, students will answer the questions to help them review. 

Objective: Students will listen or read the chapters below and answer questions for review. 
The quiz on the chapters will be on Thursday, May 13

Objective: After listening to the audio in class, students should answer the following study questions for their reference.

Objective: After listening to the audio in class, students should answer the following study questions for their reference.

Objective: After listening to the audio in class, students should answer the following study questions for their reference.

Objective: After listening to the audio in class, students should answer the following study questions for their reference.

Objective: After listening to the audio in class, students should answer the following study questions for their reference.

Objective: After listening to the audio in class, students should answer the following study questions for their reference. 

Objective: Students will keep track of their questions and clarifications about the novel to have a study guide by the time they complete the novel.

Objective: Students will recount what happened in the novel after listening to it.

Objective: Students will keep track of their questions and clarifications about the novel to have a study guide by the time they complete the novel.

Objective: Students will recount what happened in the novel after listening to it. 

Read the questions and write if you agree or disagree with the statement and then under the statement explain why

Directions: go through the attached PowerPoint then answer the questions on the Google Form

Directions: You need to post a copy of your Intro paragraph for your upcoming essay. You must have a clear thesis statement for this paragraph.

Objective: Students will answer chapter questions based on discussion and listening to the novel.

Students need to submit a copy of the outline for their essay on The Great Gatsby. Please make sure at the top of your outline, you clearly state what prompt you will be answering. Please also make sure your outline has the 6 quotes you will be using in your essay.

Objective: Students will answer chapter questions based on discussion and listening to the novel.

Objective: Students will answer chapter questions based on discussion and listening to the novel.

Objective: Students will answer chapter questions based on discussion and listening to the novel.

Objective: Students will answer chapter questions based on discussion and listening to the novel.

Objective: Students will answer chapter questions based on discussion and listening to the novel.

Objective: Students will read and compare the poem to the novel we are reading.

Students should turn in a copy of the outline for upcoming truth essay

Objective: After going through the notes for the upcoming unit, students will answer questions about the author and time period.

Objective: Students will read and listen to the poem and examine structure and tone.

Objective: Students will read and listen to the poem and examine structure and tone.

Objective: Students will learn about a new author

Directions: Review the PowerPoint about e.e. Cummings and answer the attached form

Objective: Students will read the poem and then analyze it for meaning and observe the structure

Objective: After reading and discussing the short story "A Rose for Emily" students will answer the following questions to assist with story recognition and for assessments.

Objective: Students will work on understanding and interpretation of the poem.

Objective: Students are to work on duplicating Hemingway's style and tone and add to the story that they read this week.

Objective: After reading the story and participating in class discussion, students should work to answer the following discussion questions.

Click on the link below to complete the survey.
Please complete this survey before Friday at 4pm!


https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5R6WDN6

Please answer the following questions:

How confident do you feel about this essay on a scale of 1-10 (1 being the least confident, 10 being the most confident). Please explain your rating.
What do you think is the weakest part of your essay?
What do you think is the strongest part of your essay?
Did you find the Peer Editing activity helpful? Why or why not?
What do you need help with regarding this essay?

Please submit your thesis and outline in this portal on your own document

Please submit a document that contains the thesis statement you plan to present in your essay. You may later use this same document to complete your outline and eventually your essay drafts.

When Juan Tomas says: "You have defied not the pearl buyers, but the whole structure, the whole way of life, and I am afraid for you" what is he saying he is afraid of? What is he trying to tell Kino? What does this mean?

What is one tenet of Realism/Naturalism that is already developing in The Pearl?

What is happening to Kino throughout Ch.3?
What is Juana's warning to Kino?

What conflict is at the center of Ch. 1 of The Pearl?

Why is finding a pearl so important to the characters in this story? Be as specific as possible.

In a 5 sentences summarize Ch. 1 of The Pearl. Be sure to include character names and important plot points.

Please write 1 body paragraph in which you identify 1 elements of either Realism or Naturalism from the story. You are required to give textual evidence to support your claim. Make sure that you follow the structure of a body paragraph that has been reviewed in class in order to explain and connect your ideas clearly.

For this assignment, you will be practicing multiple skills: formating a body paragraph, as well as interpreting a story, and connecting it to the literary movement. Please write 1 body paragraph in which you identify 1 elements of either Realism or Naturalism from the story. You are required to give textual evidence to support your claim. Make sure that you follow the structure of a body paragraph that has been reviewed in class in order to explain and connect your ideas clearly.

Please scroll through to the 2nd page of the document to see the questions for this activity

Think about the elements of this story that make it stand out as Gothic Romanticism. Pick two tenets of Gothic Romanticism that you see displayed in this story and write a 3 paragraph essay in which you have a introductory paragraph with a clear thesis statment, and 2 body paragraphs that support your thesis with examples and textual evidence. Textual evidence should be provided by giving direct quotes from the story.

Name one element of Gothic Romanticism you were able to identify in The Masque of Red Death by Poe after today's reading.

After reading the poem below, please formulate a thesis statement based on the following prompt:

"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" is one of the most famous poems of the Romanticism era. Take what you have learned in class about formulating a thesis statement and apply it to this poem, making sure to address the tenet of Romanticism that you feel is most reflected/effective in this poem.

Example: In the Romantic poem "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" by Wordworth the most effective tenet of the literary movement is ______________________.

Based on the poems that you read in class today, please write one paragraph per poem about 1 element/tenet of Romanticism that is reflected in each poem. Use textual evidence to support your ideas (give a line number AND a direct quote.) Each paragraph should be at least 5 sentences long and should use proper grammar, punctuation/capitalization, etc.

On your own document, please answer the following questions:
What tenets of Romanticism are focused on in this story? What aspects of this story are "romanticized"? What is the theme of this story? How does Romanticism help to support or convey the theme of the story? Remember to use textual evidence to support all your claims and to be thorough in your response. You should submit about 450-500 words (about 2 paragraphs).

On your own document, please answer the following questions:
What ideas/questions does this story cause it's readers to ask? How are these ideas related to Romanticism/Transcendentalism? What tenets/aspects of Romanticism/Transcendentalism does this story highlight? Give examples and full citations to support your ideas. Youre response should be about 450-500 words (about 2 thorough paragraphs).

Think back to the information you learned about Romanticism, as well as the story The Birthmark, and the discussion we had in class. Write one tenet/aspect of Romanticism that you think stands out in this story. You do NOT need textual evidence, just a brief explanation.

Ex. An Emphasis on Emotion- this is seen when...

Mrs. DiCarlo's tutoring hours are:

Now that you have watched/heard the Hamilton Cabinet Battle #1, please take a close look at the text/poem/lyrics and analyze is poetic and rhetorical elements.

1. What did you find most interesting about what was studied today? (The article, the lyrics, the poetry breakdown, etc.)
2. Why are we studying Hamilton in this unit?

Please openthe document below and follow along as you re-read the Patrick Henry Speech.

For each video please answer the following questions. You will be expected to respond in paragraph form, use proper grammar and mechanics, and answer thoroughly. Explain all your answers and responses with as much detail as possible. To be clear, you are expected to write 2 paragraphs (1 for each video).

Who is the intended audience of this ad?
What is the goal/purpose of this ad?
What rhetorical appeals did this ad use?
Give an example of each type of appeal and how it is used in the ad.
Which elements of the ad stood out to you the most?
Which elements or rhetorical appeals were the most effective in this add?

Please look at the PDF's and then use the Google Document I created to answer the questions for both Exercises.

Please attach or share your presentations here so that I can preview them and have access to them next week. Thank you

Complete the Parts of Speech Quiz (#1-20). You can write your responses on a separate Google Doc. Please make sure to number your answers.

How is your group going forward with the project at this time? Who is doing which parts? How are you going to ensure that you will be prepared for all parts of the project, and not just your own section?

in your own words, describe the Literary Movements Project. What is the goal of the project? Why is this project important? What is the purpose of this project?

Write a paragraph in which you answer the questions below. Please use complete sentences and answer in paragraph form. Remember, this is my first impression of your writing skills: be thorough and show me you know how to use proper mechanics, puncutation, and grammar. At the bottom of your paragraph, you may submit one questions which you would like to ask me (make sure this queston is clearly separated from your response paragraph).

Which parts of remote learning do you like? Which parts are most challenging for you?
What is your favorite subject? Why?
What is your most challenging subject? Why?
What are you most excited about in this school year?
What are you most nervous about regarding this school year?
What is your favorite book? Why? (You may not answer that you don't have one, or that you don't like reading. You must pick a book, even if it's from childhood, elementary school, or middle school).

If a classic piece of literature uses derogatory language towards one particular race, does that mean that piece of literature is not worth reading and should be discredited or thrown out? Why or why not? What role does context have in this particular debate?

6 Word Memoirs

Memoir: a historical account or biography written from personal experience or knowledge, or special sources.
Usually includes information about:
*your life
*lessons you have learned
*key moments that shaped who you are today.

Remember to be creative and SCHOOL APPROPRIATE!

Assignment: You are going to take a few minutes to think about what you would say about yourself and narrow it down to JUST 6 words!!! Then you are going to share these memoirs with me, and the class if you're willing.