HWK
4/10/2013
Finish reading part 1: The Facts
Write: Following the format of "the facts" write a mystery which involves members of the class as (Bum Bum Bum) a member of class has gone missing!
work on:
WIP prompt 1 if desired
Study vocabulary for vocab quiz
Showcase Folder as described below
Finish reading part 1: The Facts
Write: Following the format of "the facts" write a mystery which involves members of the class as (Bum Bum Bum) a member of class has gone missing!
work on:
WIP prompt 1 if desired
Study vocabulary for vocab quiz
Showcase Folder as described below
Murder on the Orient Express Class Schedule
April 8/9 ..............
1. Writing Workshop/
HWK: Research background of Agatha Christie
April 10/11 (B3)............. April 24/25(A1).....May 8/9 (A3).....May 22/23 (A4)
2. Review HWK / In class read Part I /writing prompt 1
HWK Whodunnit and Reflection
April 12/15 (B3)...........April 26/29 (A1).....May 10/ 13 (A3)....May 24/28 (A4)
3. Review HWK / In class read Part II, writing prompt 2
HWK Whodunnit and Reflection
April 16 / 17 (B3)............April 30/May1 (A1).....May 14/15 (A3)....May 29/30 (A4)
4. Review HWK / In class read Part III, writing prompt 3
HWK Whodunnit and Reflection
April 18/19 (B3)............May 2/3 (A1).... May16/17 (A3).....May 31/June3 (A4)
5. Vocab Test, Discussion, writing prompt 4
HWK Finish one prompt to completition
April 22/23 (B3)............May 6/7 (A1)....May 20/21(A3)...June 4/5 (A4)
6. Test Creation from students, writing prompt 5 ...................... Test Taking from students
HWK read preface material to next reading
7. June 6/7 Showcase Folder / WIP
HWK Showcase Completion
1. Writing Workshop/
HWK: Research background of Agatha Christie
April 10/11 (B3)............. April 24/25(A1).....May 8/9 (A3).....May 22/23 (A4)
2. Review HWK / In class read Part I /writing prompt 1
HWK Whodunnit and Reflection
April 12/15 (B3)...........April 26/29 (A1).....May 10/ 13 (A3)....May 24/28 (A4)
3. Review HWK / In class read Part II, writing prompt 2
HWK Whodunnit and Reflection
April 16 / 17 (B3)............April 30/May1 (A1).....May 14/15 (A3)....May 29/30 (A4)
4. Review HWK / In class read Part III, writing prompt 3
HWK Whodunnit and Reflection
April 18/19 (B3)............May 2/3 (A1).... May16/17 (A3).....May 31/June3 (A4)
5. Vocab Test, Discussion, writing prompt 4
HWK Finish one prompt to completition
April 22/23 (B3)............May 6/7 (A1)....May 20/21(A3)...June 4/5 (A4)
6. Test Creation from students, writing prompt 5 ...................... Test Taking from students
HWK read preface material to next reading
7. June 6/7 Showcase Folder / WIP
HWK Showcase Completion
Murder on the Orient Express Summary
After 6 classes:
-students having read Murder on Orient Express in entirety (mostly in class)
-Reflection on Whodunnit and deductive reasoning
-vocab quiz score
-participation in discussion
-3 rough draft writing prompts
-1 submitted writing prompt (student choice)
-test creation or test from students
Students may use www.greatexp.wikispaces.com as a study group and receive extra credit for meaningful contributions.
-students having read Murder on Orient Express in entirety (mostly in class)
-Reflection on Whodunnit and deductive reasoning
-vocab quiz score
-participation in discussion
-3 rough draft writing prompts
-1 submitted writing prompt (student choice)
-test creation or test from students
Students may use www.greatexp.wikispaces.com as a study group and receive extra credit for meaningful contributions.
Murder on the Orient Express Vocabulary
http://www.verbalworkout.com/b/b1160.htm
1 MonsieurFrench equivalent to: "Mr." in English
or:
French equivalent to: "sir" in English (a polite way to address a male) (French)
8 indolentlazy; disinclined to work
[less common meaning(s)] as in: he is naturally indolent
46 reproveto express disapproval of one`s actions to them
[less common meaning(s)]
58 gesticulateto make gestures (hand or body movements) while speaking or to express something
63 elucidateto make clear
78 munificentvery generous -- especially with money
85 placidcalm and not easily excited
144 egressto exit
160 Constantinoplethe city of Byzantium was renamed to Constantinople which was renamed to Istanbul, Turkey; Constantine made it the capital of the Byzantium Empire (also known as the eastern Roman Empire) in the fourth century 186 suppositionsomething put forth to believe as true -- especially when others doubt that reality
187 impertinentrude or improperly bold -- especially toward someone more respected
[less common meaning(s)] as in: she was impertinent
209 rotundover weight or round in shape -- especially of a person
[less common meaning(s)]
213 monotonesound unvarying in pitch -- especially the human voice
215 coquettea flirtatious woman -- especially one who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
216 exigencya pressing or urgent situation
218 disclaimto deny: responsibility for, knowledge of, or ownership of
227 interrogatorylaw: a formal question submitted in writing which must be answered
228 animusa strong feeling of ill -- often leading to active hostility
229 League of Nationsan international organization formed after the First World War in 1920 to promote cooperation and peace among nations; although suggested by Woodrow Wilson, the United States never joined and the League remained powerless; dissolved in 1946 after the United Nations was formed
230 EuclidGreek mathematician known as the Father of Geometry (3rd century BC)
231 sallowan unhealthy pale of yellowish complexion; or to cause such a complexion as in: a sallow complexion
232 red herringany diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue as in: distracted with a red herring
1 MonsieurFrench equivalent to: "Mr." in English
or:
French equivalent to: "sir" in English (a polite way to address a male) (French)
8 indolentlazy; disinclined to work
[less common meaning(s)] as in: he is naturally indolent
46 reproveto express disapproval of one`s actions to them
[less common meaning(s)]
58 gesticulateto make gestures (hand or body movements) while speaking or to express something
63 elucidateto make clear
78 munificentvery generous -- especially with money
85 placidcalm and not easily excited
144 egressto exit
160 Constantinoplethe city of Byzantium was renamed to Constantinople which was renamed to Istanbul, Turkey; Constantine made it the capital of the Byzantium Empire (also known as the eastern Roman Empire) in the fourth century 186 suppositionsomething put forth to believe as true -- especially when others doubt that reality
187 impertinentrude or improperly bold -- especially toward someone more respected
[less common meaning(s)] as in: she was impertinent
209 rotundover weight or round in shape -- especially of a person
[less common meaning(s)]
213 monotonesound unvarying in pitch -- especially the human voice
215 coquettea flirtatious woman -- especially one who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
216 exigencya pressing or urgent situation
218 disclaimto deny: responsibility for, knowledge of, or ownership of
227 interrogatorylaw: a formal question submitted in writing which must be answered
228 animusa strong feeling of ill -- often leading to active hostility
229 League of Nationsan international organization formed after the First World War in 1920 to promote cooperation and peace among nations; although suggested by Woodrow Wilson, the United States never joined and the League remained powerless; dissolved in 1946 after the United Nations was formed
230 EuclidGreek mathematician known as the Father of Geometry (3rd century BC)
231 sallowan unhealthy pale of yellowish complexion; or to cause such a complexion as in: a sallow complexion
232 red herringany diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue as in: distracted with a red herring
Writing Prompts (actual prompts to be displayed in class)
Prompt 1Newspaper Prompts
based on prompts for school newspaper / posted on whiteboard Literary Magazine Prompt based on requirements for school lit magazine / see Ms. Free Submission Prompt based on prompts for competition essays |
Prompt 2Greatness Prompt
based on concept of greatness / actual prompts posted on board Universal Theme based on universal themes that transcend all eras / actual prompts posted on board Regionalism Prompt based on understanding of a culture or region / actual prompts posted on board |
Prompt 3Pt / Counterpt Prompt
based on writing two sides of the same issue Research Prompt based on student research Reflection Prompt based on student personal reaction to issue or research |
Prompt 4Poetic Reaction Prompt
based on book being read and poetic reaction to it Advice Prompt based on book being read and student giving advice to a character Classmate Prompt based on book being read where students place classmates into the story |
Prompt 5Showcase Work
Student Choice SAT Work Vocab work from SAT prep books Study Work Students provide evidence of studying |
Prompts
Prompt 1
NP What does our fascination with murder mysteries tell us about ourselves?
LitMag Free Write
Submission: http://www.afsa.org/essay_contest.aspx "How would YOU improve US relations around the world?" (submission guidelines)
Prompt 2
Pt/ Counterpt. Violent Video Games Need to be Banned / Violent Video Games Should not be banned (Article)
How To Save the World (Free Write)
http://cns.miis.edu/npr/challenge.htm (Essay competition)
NP What does our fascination with murder mysteries tell us about ourselves?
LitMag Free Write
Submission: http://www.afsa.org/essay_contest.aspx "How would YOU improve US relations around the world?" (submission guidelines)
Prompt 2
Pt/ Counterpt. Violent Video Games Need to be Banned / Violent Video Games Should not be banned (Article)
How To Save the World (Free Write)
http://cns.miis.edu/npr/challenge.htm (Essay competition)
Discussion / Activities
Students will be graded for active participation.
Homework Requirements
Homework will only be accepted the day it is due.
Test Creation / Test Studying / Test Taking
There are 5 units, namely
Writing / Vocab
Midsummers Nights Dream (A1 writes; A3/A4/B3 take)
Animal Farm (A3 writes; A1/A4/B3 take)
Shorts and Genres (A4 writes; A1/A3/B3 take)
Murder on the Orient Express (B3 writes; A1/A3/A4 take)
Each block will eventually do each of the mini units, however, the block to first start a unit will write the test for all other blocks to take.
Evidence of studying for the tests will earn students extra credit.
Writing / Vocab
Midsummers Nights Dream (A1 writes; A3/A4/B3 take)
Animal Farm (A3 writes; A1/A4/B3 take)
Shorts and Genres (A4 writes; A1/A3/B3 take)
Murder on the Orient Express (B3 writes; A1/A3/A4 take)
Each block will eventually do each of the mini units, however, the block to first start a unit will write the test for all other blocks to take.
Evidence of studying for the tests will earn students extra credit.
WIP Folder / Showcase Folder etc.
WIP - Students are to have in their possession their WIP folder, i.e. their Works in Progress Folder and should continuously work on the items selected for Showcase. They should have available drafts of all selected work if requested. This may be on sharepoint, flashdrive, etc.
Showcase
Showcase Folder
The Showcase Folder must be submitted as the final product and include 12 items. Items may be switch up to the final submission, however, all class writing rules must apply or the writing will not count. All items must be typed and only the final version should be included in the Showcase Folder; however draft copies should be available if requested.
Due last school week in June 2013
Showcase
Showcase Folder
The Showcase Folder must be submitted as the final product and include 12 items. Items may be switch up to the final submission, however, all class writing rules must apply or the writing will not count. All items must be typed and only the final version should be included in the Showcase Folder; however draft copies should be available if requested.
Due last school week in June 2013
The ItemsTitle Page (Name, Block, Title if desired)
Table of Contents* Writings Exemplar Essay..........................11 point Essay Format Formal Letter..............................Business Letter Format Reflection...................................Personal Narrative Writing Reflection......................Format Student Choice Newspaper Commentary............Article Reaction to Literature Poem......Poem Format Student Choice Autobiographical Piece..............Format Student Choice Point / Counterpoint.................OpEd 20 Quotes ................................ Quotes and Explanation Annotated Notes..................... Students show study skills 100 Words.............................. Vocab List plus sentences Essay Prep............................. Organizational preparation for essay Bibliography *Order of Pieces is up to student Pieces must be typed Times New Roman 12 point font with 1 inch margins double spaced Citations must follow MLA rules and use Noodletools or appropriate citation software Each piece should be titled. All pieces must follow the Class Writing Rules. Students may gain extra credit points for using the greatexp.wikispaces.com study group for any meaningful contribution. |
The Rules1. No Be Verbs
2. No Thing, Body, One Endings or Generalized language including the word People 3. No Repeated Starting of sentences and/or paragraphs 4. Thesis Statements must be in the SOCACA format 5. Essays must be in the 11 point essay format 6. Supporting information must be included in the body 7. Third person must be used with the exception of items that are personal narrative 8. All sources must be cited 9. Writers need to write to completeness 10. Writers need to write for an audience of one 11. Writers need to do a 6 +1 Traits Check before final submission |
Extra Credit
On a weekly basis, students may receive extra credit by showing study skills in any of the following>
-use of www.greatexp.wikispaces.com study group
-evidence of running through notes
-study log
-SAT test preparation
Extra Credit will always be at the teacher's discretion.
-use of www.greatexp.wikispaces.com study group
-evidence of running through notes
-study log
-SAT test preparation
Extra Credit will always be at the teacher's discretion.
