DiCarlo - IB Lang & Lit Year 2-Period 4 Assignments
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- 2020-21 School Year
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- English
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Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Hondo - T.E.P.A.C. Worksheet (Week 6)
Complete the worksheet and submit here. Remember, you have to complete T.E.P.A.C. and a Final Paragraph for only one of the four chapters. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points.
This week's reading (and worksheet) is chapters 19-22.
Due Friday, May 21st, by 4pm. Thank you.
This week's reading (and worksheet) is chapters 19-22.
Due Friday, May 21st, by 4pm. Thank you.
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Hondo - T.E.P.A.C. Worksheet (Week 5)
Complete the worksheet and submit here. Remember, you have to complete T.E.P.A.C. and a Final Paragraph for two of the four chapters. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points.
This week's reading (and worksheet) is chapters 15-18.
Due Friday, May 14th, by 4pm. Thank you.
This week's reading (and worksheet) is chapters 15-18.
Due Friday, May 14th, by 4pm. Thank you.
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Entrance Question 5/13 - What is standards-based grading?
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Exit Question 5/13 - Do you think there would be more or less accountability and transparency with standards-based grading? Explain.
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Exit Activity 5/10 - List some concepts, contexts, or content (the 3 C's) that you have enjoyed over the course of this year.
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Entrance Activity 5/10 - List a few tools, techniques, and theories (the 3 T's) that you have developed over the course of this year.
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Hondo - T.E.P.A.C. Worksheet (Week 4)
Complete the worksheet and submit here. Remember, you have to complete T.E.P.A.C. for each chapter. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points.
This week's reading (and worksheet) is chapters 11-14.
Due Friday, May 7th, by 4pm. Thank you.
This week's reading (and worksheet) is chapters 11-14.
Due Friday, May 7th, by 4pm. Thank you.
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Exit Question 5/6 - What are the 3 C's of the IB Language and Literature course?
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Entrance Question 5/6 - What do you think are the 3 T's of the IB Language and Literature course?
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Entrance Question 5/3 - What does T.E.P.A.C. stand for?
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Exit Question 5/3 - What does using a formula like T.E.P.A.C. give your paragraph?
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Hondo - P.Q.A. Worksheet (Week 3)
Complete the worksheet and submit here. Remember, you have to complete the plot summary (first, next, then, and last), quote (IB concept, quote/textual evidence, paraphrase), and analysis for each chapter. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points.
This week's reading is chapters 7-10. Due Friday, April 30th, by 4pm. Thank you.
This week's reading is chapters 7-10. Due Friday, April 30th, by 4pm. Thank you.
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Entrance Question 4/29 - Based on our discussion earlier this week, if you were to present a thorough representation of your understanding of any text in written form, what two components would be vital and necessary?
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Exit Question 4/29 - When it comes to your understanding of the text itself, how would you rate yourself in regards to Hondo? Scale of 1-10. Also, when it comes to your analysis of the text, how would you rate yourself in regards to Hondo? Scale of 1-10.
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Exit Question 4/27 - In your own words, what does analysis add to your study of any text?
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Entrance Question 4/27 - Beyond re-organizing basic story details, what is another aspect of an essay that will bring depth and insight to your composition?
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Hondo - P.C.C.S.Q. Worksheet (Week 2)
Complete the worksheet and submit here. Remember, you have to complete the plot summary (first, next, then, and last) and quote (concept, quote, and paraphrase) for each chapter. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points.
This week is chapters 4-6. Due Friday, April 23rd, at 4pm. Thank you.
This week is chapters 4-6. Due Friday, April 23rd, at 4pm. Thank you.
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Exit Question 4/22 - When it comes to reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language, which one of your teachers is responsible for teaching these skills?
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Entrance Question 4/22 - What are a few skills that all of your classes have in common?
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Exit Question 4/19 - What is the one word that can help you remember how to paraphrase?
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Entrance Activity 4/19 - Name one potential benefit of knowing how to paraphrase.
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Hondo - P.C.C.S.Q.
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Exit Question 4/15 - What one skill is vital to writing an effective summary?
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Entrance Activity 4/15 - List one reason why learning to write an effective summary (not copying one from online) is an important skill to have.
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Exit Question 4/12 - What does it mean to be a woman? Other than biology, list three qualities of what a woman should be.
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Entrance Question 4/12 - What does it mean to be a man? Other than biology, list three qualities of what a man should be.
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Listen and Respond: The story of Hondo Lane gives us a perspective into one of the epic conflicts "which defined the American experience." To which epic conflict am I referring and what are some of your thoughts on that conflict?
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Text Type Assignment
Please submit a sample for textual analysis.
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Text Type Presentation
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Exit Question 3/25 - Of those seven concepts (identity, culture, communication, transformation, perspective, creativity, and representation), which one do you feel like you have developed the most? Explain.
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Entrance Question 3/25 - Without looking them up, what are the seven concepts at the core of the IB Language and Literature course?
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Exit Activity 3/22 - Briefly describe the progress you made on your presentation today.
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Entrance Activity 3/22 - You need to choose a text type for your upcoming presentations and submit your selection here. Acceptable text types include parody, pistache, report, interview, magazine article, manifesto, screenplay, appeal, encyclopedia entry, biography, autobiography, guide book, advertisement, travel writing, song lyric, textbook, diary, news report, blog post, memoir, letter to editor, set of instructions, speech, editorial/op-ed, opinion column, and letter (formal/informal).
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Exit Question 3/19 - Which text type would you like to present to the class? Choose a few.
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Entrance Question 3/18 - What are some technical aspects of a text? (It's okay to look this one up)
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Exit Question 3/16 - As we emerge from our houses, what is one thing you wish you would have done differently during shelter-in-place?
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Entrance Question 3/15 - As we emerge from our houses, what is one lesson you are going to carry back with you into the world?
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Exit Question 3/11 - Do you struggle with test anxiety? If so, how bad? What is one thing you think you can to do to help?
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Entrance Question 3/11 - How important is assessment to teaching and learning?
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Exit Activity 3/8 - List 5 literary forms (fiction). Don't look them up.
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Entrance Activity 3/8 - List 5 text types (non-fiction). Don't look them up.
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Comparative Study Reflection
Believe it or not, it is the beginning of Week 9 of the semester. In a 1-3 paragraph reflection, how was our first unit together? What was helpful? What could have been done differently? Do you have any recommendations for me that would help you personally as a student?
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Exit Question 3/3 - How do you think your cultural understanding of yourself impacts your understanding and interpretation of texts?
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Entrance Question 3/3 - How would you describe American culture?
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Exit Question 3/1 - How much of your identity is attached to your culture? For instance, when you describe yourself, how much of that description includes your background or ancestry?
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Entrance Activity 3/1 - Rank yourself on a scale of 1-10. If you had to sit and write for 2 hours and 15 minutes, rank your ability to stay focused and remain on task.
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Exit Question 2/25 - In regards to the subject you said you were struggling with earlier this week, what do you think could have been done differently?
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Entrance Question 2/25 - To continue our discussion, seeing as how most of us agree that the educational system in America is flawed in some way, what do you think teachers can do to change the system?
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Exit Activity 2/22 - Name one academic area you have struggled with lately.
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Entrance Question 2/22 - To continue our discussion from last week, seeing as how most of us agree that the educational system in America in flawed in some way, what do you think parents can do to change the system?
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Entrance Question 2/18 - Do you believe that the educational system in the United States is fundamentally flawed?
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Exit Question 2/18 - If you answered "Yes" to the Entrance Question, what can you do as a student to change the system? If you answered "No" or "Somewhat", defend your answer.
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Final Draft for Comparative Study
Submit your final draft here. Final drafts must be typed, double-spaced, MLA format, and12 point font with a minimum of five paragraphs and a maximum of seven paragraphs.
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Exit Question 2/12 - What aspects of Freudian of Jungian psychology could you apply to the study of language and literature?
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Time to Write - Rough Draft for Comparative Study
Submit your rough draft here. Rough drafts must be typed.
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Entrance Question 2/12 - What is an archetype?
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Prewrite - Outline
Submit your outline here. Outlines must be typed. Hand-written is no longer acceptable.
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Entrance Activity 2/9 - Name one theoretical approach to the study of language and literature with which you are familiar.
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Exit Question 2/8 - Which of the following theoretical approaches to language and literature would you like to review first? Only select one.
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Entrance Question 2/5 - On a scale of 1-10, how often do you pre-write (1 being never and 10 being always)?
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Exit Question 2/5 - Not everybody thrives in an online remote learning environment. What is one thing you have learned about yourself throughout this whole ordeal? I will place my answer in the instructions if you care to read it.
I have learned that just like online learning is not for everyone, the physical classroom is not for everyone. In the 21st century, students should have the option to utilize whatever platform works best for them - on campus, all online, or a hybrid model. Even when we are allowed to gather again without public health restrictions, I believe that Damien should continue to offer all three options.
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Prewrite - Brain Dump
Submit your brain dump here. If they are hand-written, a picture is acceptable.
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Exit Activity 2/3 - Submit final text selections and the focus of your comparative study.
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Entrance Question 2/3 - How are you going to connect (compare/contrast) your selected texts?
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Exit Question 1/27 - Do you feel like you are able to engage with a range of texts, in a variety of media and forms, from different periods, styles, and cultures? If so, explain why in a few sentences. If not or unsure, explain why in few sentences.
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Entrance Question 1/27 - What does it mean to engaged in something?
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Exit Question 1/25 - In regards to form, function, content, and context, which one(s) do you feel the least confident discussing? Which one(s) do you feel the most confident discussing?
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Entrance Question 1/25 - In regards to analyzing literary and non-literary texts, name four possible points of entry.
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Literary Form/Text Type Presentation
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Entrance Question 1/21 - As we approach our presentations, do you feel like you have a new appreciation (or at least a different outlook) on the different forms and structures of text?
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Exit Activity 1/21 - Please list a work that you studied in this class that you would like to structurally/thematically compare and contrast to the literary from/text type you selected for your presentation.
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Entrance Question 1/19 - How do you know you are looking at a menu and not a novel?
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Exit Question 1/14 - Do you struggle with any of the following features of Google Docs? Select all that apply.
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Entrance Question 1/14 - Which of the following concepts do you struggle with the most?
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Literary Form/Text Type
Salmagundi Assignment: Choose one literary form or text type and research/write down three conventions that are specific to that form/type. Choose wisely. This is the first step of a project that will conclude with a presentation.
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Area of Exploration - Intertextuality (Connecting Texts): All literary forms and text types have conventions (mutually-agreed upon structures and formats) associated with those literary forms and text types. List three literary forms and/or text types along with a few of their conventions for each.
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Area of Exploration - Intertextuality (Connecting Texts): All literary forms and text types have conventions (mutually-agreed upon structures and formats) associated with those literary forms and text types. List five literary forms and/or text types that you feel confident with in terms of their conventions.
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Entrance Question 1/5 - What is one thing that motivates you to attend all your classes and pay attention everyday?
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Internal Oral Final Reflection
Final Internal Oral Assessment Reflection
YOU DID IT! IT’S OVER! How do you feel? Are you proud of yourself for having completed this academic challenge? How do you think you did? What was the most difficult part of this assessment? What do you think you could still improve on if you had more time?
YOU DID IT! IT’S OVER! How do you feel? Are you proud of yourself for having completed this academic challenge? How do you think you did? What was the most difficult part of this assessment? What do you think you could still improve on if you had more time?
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HL Essay
Please submit the HL Essay Final Draft here.
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HL Essay Reflection
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Year 2 Semester 1 Reflection
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Student Survey
Click on the link below to complete the survey.
Please complete this survey before Friday at 4pm!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5R6WDN6
Please complete this survey before Friday at 4pm!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5R6WDN6
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HL Essay Rough Draft #2
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HL Essay Body Paragraph
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HL Essay Intro Paragraph
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HL Essay Rough Draft #1
Before you submit your rough draft, please complete the activity below.
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John Oliver Assignment
You may watch as many of these segments as you like, but you must watch at least 1. WATCH THE WHOLE SEGMENT BEFORE COMPLETING THE WORKSHEET.
BE WARNED! There is some mature content and language.
BE WARNED! There is some mature content and language.
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HL Essay Thesis and Outline
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Internal Oral Documents
Please submit all of your Internal Oral Documents, includes excerpts and the outline (Final Draft)
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Mind-Map ---> Thesis statement
Look back at your Mind Map and try to come up with more concrete ideas about what you want to focus on for your HL Essay. Follow a line of inquiry that you find interesting or want to write about.
Develop at least one thesis statement that you can potentially use (with improvement and refining) for your HL Essay. You may develop a many thesis statement as you would like, but you must include at least one. This is year 2, so I expect more than just a few words or a phrase. By this point you know that thesis statements need to be specific, focused, and well worded for them to be effective. Please put time into this assignment so that you can begin writing the essay ASAP.
Develop at least one thesis statement that you can potentially use (with improvement and refining) for your HL Essay. You may develop a many thesis statement as you would like, but you must include at least one. This is year 2, so I expect more than just a few words or a phrase. By this point you know that thesis statements need to be specific, focused, and well worded for them to be effective. Please put time into this assignment so that you can begin writing the essay ASAP.
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Memes!
For this assignment, you will pick 2 meme templates from the powerpoint below and create memes for 2 of the works that have been read over the 2 years of course of this class. Along with the memes you create you must explain how and why you created that meme? What does it mean? Why is it funny? Witty? Ironic? Essentially, you need to ecplain the rationale/logic behind the development of your meme. After I review all of the submitted memes, we will look at them (and hopefully laugh at them) together in class.
Reminder: Every single one of you has access to this powerpoint, so after you pick the slides/memes you want to work on, you can delete all the other slides that don't apply to you. Also, please make sure you put text boxes over the white spaces provided so that you can write your captions for the memes.
Reminder: Every single one of you has access to this powerpoint, so after you pick the slides/memes you want to work on, you can delete all the other slides that don't apply to you. Also, please make sure you put text boxes over the white spaces provided so that you can write your captions for the memes.
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IB Assessment Reflection
As 2nd year IB students, you should have a better understanding of yourself as an IB Learner and as a student in general. For this reflection, I want you to think about the assessments at hand (the IO and the HL Essay). How prepared are you for these assessments? What do you think you need the most help with? What do you feel most confident about? How do you expect to do on them? What are your strenghts? What are your weaknesses?
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Mind Map
Please take some time to think about what you may want to write about in your HL Essay. Create a mind map on paper and then take a picture and post it as the submission for this assignment. Please make sure that this "map" is thorough, developed, and well thought out. Feel free to use color, bubbles, arrows, whatever works for you. Finally, give yourself some time to do this. I suggest completing this assignment in 2 sittings so that your brain has time to let the information "stew" in your mind.
MAKE SURE YOUR MAP IS LEGIBLE!
MAKE SURE YOUR MAP IS LEGIBLE!
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Do you want to register for the IB 2021 Exam Session?
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IO Outline Final Draft
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IO Outline 2nd Draft
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Internal Oral Outline 1st Draft
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BGR Reflection
After reading the blog post please reflect and write about the following questions:
1. What was your initial reaction to this post? Thoughts? Feelings? Gut reaction?
2. Why do you think you felt that way?
3. How could you connect this article to one of the literary or non-literary works we have read in this class?
1. What was your initial reaction to this post? Thoughts? Feelings? Gut reaction?
2. Why do you think you felt that way?
3. How could you connect this article to one of the literary or non-literary works we have read in this class?
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A Doll's House Thesis Statement
Pretend you are writing an essay and your task is to connect a global issue with the play. Narrow down a global issue you think is presented in A Doll's House, or pick one that we discussed in class, and write a proper and formal thesis statement for that glabal issue.
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A Doll's House and Intertextuality
Write at least 1 paragraph in which you discuss A Doll's House and how it connects to one of the concepts or guiding questions from this unit. Remember, use proper grammar and be thorough.
Write at least 1 paragraph in which you connect A Doll's House to antoher text from this class. Explain the connections between the two texts, including plots, characters, concepts, guiding questions, themes, etc. Be thorough and, as always, use proper grammar.
Write at least 1 paragraph in which you connect A Doll's House to antoher text from this class. Explain the connections between the two texts, including plots, characters, concepts, guiding questions, themes, etc. Be thorough and, as always, use proper grammar.
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Exit Ticket for 8/27
Pretend you are writing an essay...whether you are thinking about your IO or your HL Essay, please write a thesis statement for one of these assessments.
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Global Issues in A Doll's House
First, you will write a paragraph in which you summarize the conflicts presented in Act 1. Use proper grammar, character names, and specific details.
Next, write a response in which you make connections between at least 2 global issues and how those issues are starting to be introduced in the play and to the audience. What are the global issues? How does the playwright introduce these ideas? How do you think this will develop throughout the play? Explain your observations, interpretations, and predications thoroughly.
Next, write a response in which you make connections between at least 2 global issues and how those issues are starting to be introduced in the play and to the audience. What are the global issues? How does the playwright introduce these ideas? How do you think this will develop throughout the play? Explain your observations, interpretations, and predications thoroughly.
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Mission Statement 2.0
Since you have already done this assignment you know that I am not going to give you much specific guidance- no word minimums or requirements. Just think about the way you would want to be represented in words- your goals, your values, your beliefs, etc.
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6 Word Memoirs
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.
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.
Remember to be creative and appropriate.
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.
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.
Remember to be creative and appropriate.