English 2-Period 1 Assignments

Add a counterargument and rebuttal to your persuasive flyer.

Hello everyone!
If any of you have any questions regarding the classwork- rhetorical devices, Gettysburg speech, etc. write them here and I will respond as soon as possible.

Hello everyone! Make sure to complete the Kahoot Challenge after the lesson and activities for this week. You must enter in your First Name and Last Initial to get credit. For example, I would put Wendy R.

Identify whether Ethos,Pathos, or Logos is being used. Explain.

Part 1:
🎥 Create a 1 to 2 minute video to convince/persuade your classmates on a topic of your choice.
You must incorporate at least one of the following rhetorical devices in your response:
-Ethos
-Pathos
-Logos

Example Topics:
-Dogs are better pets than cats.
-Iphones are better than Androids.
-Happiness is more important than money.

Part 2: Peer Response
Watch one of your classmates’ videos on Flipgrid and reply to their video. Identify whether they used Ethos, Pathos, or Logos in their response.

Select THREE of the six commercials to respond to. Analyze how the advertisement uses Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in a 3-4 sentence paragraph. Include a claim identifying which rhetorical devices are used, evidence from the ad that supports your claim, and an analysis of how it is persuasive and whether it's effective.

Click on the link below and log into Flipgrid using your ACE email account. (Click sign in with Google)
Create a video response that answers the prompt.

After watching the video below, create your own "Work From Home Schedule".
Include the time frame, activity, and location. See the sample schedule on the second page of the Google Doc!

Review the Self-Confidence digital lesson slide show and complete the 3 tasks: Do Now, Watch the TED Talk, and Quick-write

(03/26/20 Assignment)

Answer the following questions after the Zoom meeting.
1) Were you able to join the meeting?
If so, How comfortable do you feel using Zoom? What was the experience like for you?
If not, explain why. (Be honest! Was it tech issues, time, etc.)
2) What day would you prefer to have our weekly zoom meetings -Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday? What time would you prefer?
3) Do you have any further questions?


*If you missed the Zoom meeting review the slides below!

Hi everyone! To prepare for tomorrow's Zoom meeting, please read the attached guide and watch the 1 minute tutorial. In this meeting I will be answering the questions you asked on the Check-In Google Form and reviewing our schedule moving forward.

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Hello, students! I miss you all and hope you are well. This is the daily check-in form that I will be using to check in on you remotely. Please reach out to me if you have any questions. I'm leaving my responses below on some of the questions!

1) How does the music(soundtrack) affect the mood of the story/film? Give specific details.
2) How do the party scenes portray the Roaring 20s? Consider the music, setting, costumes, etc.
3) Evaluate the diretor's casting choices (especially DiCaprio as Gatsby and Tobey McGuire as Nick). Were they effective in their roles?
4)Why do you think the director chose to have the phone ring as Gatsby is shot by Willson? What is the effect of this choice?
5) How did the movie add to your understanding of the novel?

AIM: In order to lament Gatsby’s death and explore Nick’s complex attitude toward Gatsby in light of his death, you will write an obituary, eulogy, or elegy for Gatsby, from Nick’s point of view.

Click on the link below to access your assignment and lecture notes.

Nick writes that Gatsby must have realized “what a grotesque thing a rose is.” What does he mean? Who is he referring to?

1) Describe Gatsby's American Dream. Was he able to accomplish it?
2) Do you feel pity for Gatsby? Why and when? Why not?

Do you think Gatsby is attracted to Daisy or the idea/status she represents? Explain.

1) Who do you think Daisy will choose, Gatsby or Tom? Why?
2) Did the information that was revealed in Ch. 7 change your perspective on Daisy, Gatsby, or Tom? Why or why not?

Read Ch.7 and complete the Frame of Reference Handout.
AIM:
Analyze the symbolism of the oppressive heat in Chapter 7.
Consider the implications of the accident by analyzing each character’s point of view and supporting your analysis with textual evidence.

Considering what happened in Ch 7 part 1, what might be the consequences of the revelation of Gatsby’s and Daisy’s affair?

How can the weather affect the mood or atmosphere of a story or film?

1) How would you describe Tom's attitude during Gatsby's party?
2) How did Daisy feel about Gatsby's party?

Target: Word Choice/Diction
What is the difference between an illusion and a dream?

What does the color green symbolize(represent) ?

Identify a synonym for each of the vocabulary words below.
1)Conscientiously
2)Confounding
3)Exultation
4) Recurrent
5)Feverish

Do you see Jay Gatsby’s love and actions towards Daisy as romantic or as an obsession? Explain.

AIM Question: Based on the rumors about Gatsby in previous chapters and the information provided by Gatsby in Chapter 4, what is your analysis of Gatsby as a person? How would you characterize him? Is he lying? Do you believe him? Why?


Directions: Use your inference skills to rate both Nick’s belief and your belief in Gatsby’s account of his background on a scale of 1-10 and justify ratings with textual evidence.

Identify a antonym,a word opposite in meaning, for each of the chapter 4 vocabulary words below.
1) punctilious
2) disconcerting
3) evasion
4) somnambulatory
5) disembodied

Identify a synonym for each of the chapter 4 vocabulary words below.
1) punctilious
2) disconcerting
3) evasion
4) somnambulatory
5) disembodied

Finish reading Chapter 3 independently (pgs 61-65). If you are listening to the audiobook we left off at the 28 minute mark.

Click on the Google Doc and respond to the questions below in 5-6 sentence paragraphs. Make sure to include textual evidence from the chapter.

Write an antonym (a word opposite in meaning to another) for each vocabulary word below.
1) Convivial
2) Impetuously (Impetuous)
3)Ascertain
4) Retracted
5) Subterfuge

What do we KNOW about Gatsby so far? What are TWO rumors that Nick hears about Gatsby?

Write a synonym for each vocabulary word below.
1) Convivial
2) Impetuously (Impetuous)
3)Ascertain
4) Retracted
5) Subterfuge

Read one of the articles assigned and complete the quiz.

Quickwrite: (Narrative)
What is your favorite childhood candy? Describe your fondest memory involving your favorite candy.

Use each vocabulary word below in a sentence correctly.
1) Contiguous
2) Sensuous
3) Vitality
4) Interpose
5) Disdain

Identify one synonym for each of the vocabulary words below.
1) Contiguous
2) Sensuous
3) Vitalitiy
4) Interpose
5) Disdain

"I decided to call to [Gatsby]. Miss Baker had mentioned him at dinner, and
that would do for an introduction. But I didn’t call to him for he gave a sudden
intimation that he was content to be alone – he stretched out his arms toward the
dark water in a curious way, and far as I was from him I could have sworn he was
trembling. Involuntarily, I glanced seaward – and distinguished nothing except a
single green light, minute and far away, that might have been the end of a dock. "
~Chapter 1 The Great Gatsby

1)After reading the passage above, what point of view is The Great Gatsby ?
2) Who is our narrator?

Read THREE of the articles below and complete all of the quiz questions.

Tips to Help Reading Comprehension

-Use the highlighting tool to highlight any important information, main ideas or interesting parts of the article
-Use the annotation tool to write questions or thoughts that come up for you while reading the article
-Revisit the article while taking the quiz and reread essential sections in order to determine the best possible answer to the questions

Identify one antonym for each of the vocabulary words below.
1) Supercilious
2) Incredulously
3) Imperatively
4) Extemporizing
5) Sedative

Use each vocabulary word in a sentence correctly.
1) Supercilious
2) Incredulously
3) Imperatively
4) Extemporizing
5) Sedative

Identify one synonym for each of the vocabulary words below.
1) Supercilious
2) Incredulously
3) Imperatively
4) Extemporizing
5) Sedative

How can you tell if people have money? Are there different types of "rich people"? How so? Explain.

(Key Topic: Characterization)

What helps you learn new words? What would help you study for your vocabulary quiz?
(ex: crossword puzzle, quizlet flashcards, etc.)

1) Click on the link below and create a Newela account using your ACE Charter High Google Account.
2) Click on the assigned article on F. Scott Fitzgerald.
3) Read the article and complete the writing prompt and quiz. Click on the activities tab to access both assignments.

Due by Friday.

Show me a hero and I’ll write you a tragedy. “
~F. Scott Fitzgerald
1) What does Fitzgerald mean in the quote above?
2) Make a prediction about the tone of the novel based on the quote.

List two facts that you learned about the 1920s during our 1920's Stations Activity.

1) Write down 3 things you enjoyed eating or drinking during the winter break.
2) Write down 2 activities that you did over winter break.
3) Write down 1 thing you look forward to this semester.

Directions: Read the prompts on Google Classroom and write down your responses below.

Multiple Choice Section: 25 points

“I hope my books make statements about our general condition.”
~William Golding
Based on this quote, why do you think William Golding chose to be a writer? Based on what we’ve read so far, what statement do you think he wanted to make?

1) Who was your favoirte character in Lord of the Flies and why?
2) Who was your least favorite character in the Lord of the Flies and why?

What would your next step be if you were Ralph after the events of chapter 11?

Read pgs. 169-182

If you were one of the characters in the book, would you rather work and try to keep the rescue signal going or play and have fun? Which is better law and rescue or hunting and breaking things up?

1) Predict: How do you think Ralph and Jack will react to Simon's death?
2) Analyze: What do you think was the main cause of Simon's murder?

pgs. 145-154

Look at the comics below.
1) What is group think or mob mentality?

AIM: How does fear create conflict in chapter 7?

Make sure to complete and turn in the Ch. 7 Analysis Questions!

Analyze and Infer: The boys now believe that the beast exists, and that they have “proof”. In your opinion, how will this change things on the island?

Describe your favorite meal during Thanksgiving Break.

What event is happening while the boys are stranded on the island? (Hint: Think about why their plane crashed in Chapter 1.)

1)How are the boys still trying to stay civilized on the island?
2) How are the boys becoming more "savage"?

Symbolism:
1) What image or color would you use to symbolize yourself?
2) What are some recurring images in the novel so far?

How did painting the mask on his face affect Jack?

Write one adjective to describe each of the characters below.
1) Jack
2) Ralph
3) Simon
4) Piggy

Which is most important, building shelters or hunting? Why?

Would fire be useful on the island? Why or why not?

Name 2-3 students that you would like to be grouped with for the Lord of the Flies tasks and challenges.

What makes a good leader?

1) How do the boys decide who will be leader? In your opinion, who should be a leader? Who is elected?
2)What are Jack’s reasons for why he should be chief? Do you think that these are valid reasons?
3)Why do you think Piggy is not considered to be chief?
4) Why is Jack unable to stab the piglet at the end of the chapter?

List one fact about William Golding.

“ Literature adds to reality. It does not simply describe it.”
~C.S. Lewis
Do you agree with the quote above? Do authors have an agenda when writing? Do books affect the reader? How?

Upload your rough draft to grammarly and make any final revisions before attaching and turning in you final draft.

Good Morning Sophomores!

Your aim for today through Friday will be to use your research notes to write a rough draft of your informative research essay that answers the following question:

How has your selected invention impacted society?

For your research essay, you will select one invention that has had an impact on the world. You will research:
-the inventor (who he/she was, education, other achievements)
-when and why this invention was invented
-what the world was like before this invention
-how the invention affected society (both positive and negative if possible)
-how and if this invention is still used today (If it is no longer in use, what took its place?)

After conducting your research (you should look at online sources, scholarly articles, videos, etc.), you will write a research essay. The research essay must be written in the third person, contain an introduction, body, and conclusion, and include properly cited sources.

Due Dates:
10/16: Introduction and First Body Paragraph
10/17: Second Body Paragraph and Third Body Paragraph
10/18: Conclusion
10/21: Rough Draft must be submitted. We will do a Peer Review activity on Monday.

*See outline for a guide on how you can structure your essay.

Click on the Sample Outline provided.
1) Review it and then write a thesis statement (one sentence) that responds to the prompt:
How has your selected invention impacted society?
2) List your three main points for your body paragraphs. You may follow what I provided on the outline or your may create your own. You must repond to the prompt above.

Explain what the error is in the sentence below. (Focus: Embedding Quotations.)

According to a commencement speech, “I'm pretty sure none of this would have happened if I hadn't been fired from Apple.”

1)What is the invention you will research?
2) Who is the inventor?
3) Why are you interested in this invention?
4) Write at least 3 questions that you will research about your topic.

Today, technology is all around us. It impacts almost every aspect of our lives. From the moment the alarm clock on our cell phones wakes us up, we are inundated with the modern world’s technological advances. We live in a society where we have the entire knowledge of the universe in the palms of our hands. We can get information quickly with just the push of a button.

What is one piece of technology that you could not live without?

Directions: Write a 500-word informational piece about the effects of plastic in the ocean. Include a thesis statement that states the effects of plastic in the ocean. Include facts from credible sources and cite your sources.

What is the difference between informational writing and persuasive writing?

Plastic is a huge part of our everyday life. What do you know about the way plastic affects the environment?

Read the magazine article and answer the following:

What is bullying?

You will write a 500 word opinion piece that explores the following questions:
Does your generation spend too much time with screens? Is it an
issue that needs to be addressed? Why or why not?

Does your generation spend too much time with screens?

Is screen time an issue or not? Why or why not?

Reflect:
1)What apps do you use the most on your phone?
2) How much time do you think you spend on your phone?

Watch the Ray Bradbury Theatre Version of "The Veldt".
1) Determine the theme of the short story/film. What is Ray Bradbury stating about technology? How does the short film convey the theme? Describe techniques such as plot, scenes, conflict, etc.
2) Which format, short story or film is more effective in conveying Ray Bradbury's theme? Explain.

Do you think excessive social media use can be an addiction? Why or why not?

1) Reflect on what areas you did well on in the test.
2) What areas do you need more help in?
3) How did you feel about writing a timed essay?

CCCSS: Speaking and Listening 9-10
Comprehension and Collaboration
3. Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.

Describe the last time you saw a lion or tiger. Where were you? How close to the animal were you allowed to get?

You are to design, and make, your own artwork for the short story selected (as if it ere a cover page). Through this piece, you should show your awareness of the key themes of the story, and be able to represent them symbolically, you will then write a short artist's statement, explaining your depiction and choices.

Reflect, how do you feel about your performance on the test yesterday?

The Reading Literature Common Core Standard you will demonstrate you understand states:

Students will be able to:
1)Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
2) Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

Restate the two standards above in your own words. What skills are you going to be assessed on?

1) Who was the main character? Who was the antagonist? What was the main conflict?
2) What is the resolution of the story? Was it foreshadowed? Explain.
3) What do you think this story means?

1) Have you ever read a short story or poem by Edgar Allan Poe? If so, which one?
2) What do you know about the Black/Bubonic Plague?

"Continous improvement is better than delayed perfection" ~Mark Twain
How does the quote above connect to you? How does it connect to our previous short story?

AIM: Students will be able to define and identify the literary terms within excerpts in preparation for the reading and analysis of “The Masque of Red Death".

09/03-09/04: AIM: Considering the events of the story, what can readers learn from this story? Explain how Hawthorne demonstrates each theme. Use textual evidence to support your answer.

09/05: AIM: Determine the theme in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Birthmark". Use textual evidence to support your claim. How does this theme relate to modern-day?



**** Slide 4 is extra credit!****

Modern Day-Literature Connection: In “The Birthmark”, Georgiana’s actions are fueled by the pressure to look “perfect”. How does this situation relate to our world today?

What is the main conflict in "The Birthmark"?

In "The Birthmark", the author, Nathanial Hawthorne, marries an aging alchemist, whose best work may be behind him, to a nearly perfect young woman.
1) "Nearly perfect"- What sort of challenge do you think that “nearly” would pose to an alchemist who has been trying to perfect things most of his life?
2) Do you think that many people in our modern-day society try to achieve perfection? Why or why not?

Identify one symbol that we use in our daily lives.

What color would you use to represent yourself? Why?

What do you know about World War One?

What do you know about the character based on the sentence below?

“The first thing Rainsford’s eyes discerned was the largest man Rainsford had ever seen – a gigantic creature, solidly made and black-bearded to the waist. …

The main character in "The Possibility of Evil" believes she can read into the hearts of those around her. Do you think it is so easy to judge people? Why or why not? If you felt someone was doing something wrong would you let them know in person? Would you let them know anonymously? Why?

Directions: After reading Ray Bradbury’s short story, respond to both questions below in a paragraph response. Your analysis paragraph should include a claim and textual evidence from the story.

What is the main conflict in “The Veldt” so far? Identify the type of conflict and describe who/what is involved.

IB Learner Trait: Reflective
1) What is one thing you did well this week at ACE?
2) What is one thing you want to improve for next week?

From what point of view was the "Story of an Hour" told? How do you know?
First Person
Second Person
Third Person Omniscient
Third Person LImited

Do you believe that it is possible to die of a broken heart? Why or why not?

On a scale of 1-10 rate your knowledge of literary elements. 10 being I know most of the terms and 1 being I know very few literary elements.

What emoji would you use to represent yourself? Why?

1) What is your catchphrase, or a word you say a lot? (Make sure it is school appropriate.)
2) What one song will you always know every word to? (Song Name and Artist)
3) What country would you travel to if you could go anywhere? Why?

As you go around the different stations in your groups, write your responses in the appropriate slide and task number.