What do you think happens to Shawn in the end of the story?
*Give me three examples from the story that lead you to believe this is true.
English II Mrs. Caccamise McKinley HS mcaccamise@gmail.com
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Update on Assignments Due--12/3 updated
*Literary element project
*Book report due 11/26
*Study guide questions Stuck in Neutral
*WRITING PACKET
3 FREE WRITES
I REMEMBER POEM
FOUND/OVERHEARD POEM
*USE THE ABOVE 5 ITEMS TO WRITE A 10 LINE POEM: CHOOSE ANY 15 LINES FROM THE 5 PIECES TO WRITE A POEM--JUST CHOOSE ANY THAT YOU WANT
*vocabulary sentences 12 Angry Men (17)
*Quest. 1-7 American Jury Institute (in packet)
*Book report due 11/26
*Study guide questions Stuck in Neutral
*WRITING PACKET
3 FREE WRITES
I REMEMBER POEM
FOUND/OVERHEARD POEM
*USE THE ABOVE 5 ITEMS TO WRITE A 10 LINE POEM: CHOOSE ANY 15 LINES FROM THE 5 PIECES TO WRITE A POEM--JUST CHOOSE ANY THAT YOU WANT
*vocabulary sentences 12 Angry Men (17)
*Quest. 1-7 American Jury Institute (in packet)
Monday, November 10, 2008
Literary Element/Technique Project
You must use the lit. device I have assigned you. (See examples on the board)
Needs to have:
*The word written visibly, bold, colorful (visual from a distance)
*The definition (so it can be read clearly)
*Pictures, words, that explain or describe the element or technique--you can print or cut out pictures if you cannot draw
Due by Fri. 11/21
Needs to have:
*The word written visibly, bold, colorful (visual from a distance)
*The definition (so it can be read clearly)
*Pictures, words, that explain or describe the element or technique--you can print or cut out pictures if you cannot draw
Due by Fri. 11/21
Quiz--Redo Dialogue quiz plus Stuck in Neutral Questions
First, try correcting the five dialogue sentences below, AGAIN.
Second, answer the following questions on the novel.
1. Give 3 examples of how Shawn is like a normal teenager.
2. Why does Shawn think his father wants to kill him? For what reason, and what evidence has there been to prove his motive so far?
3.Why does Shawn like his seizures?
4. Why does Shawn say his father did not divorce his family, he divorced him?
5. How has Shawn's father been able to benefit from his disability?
Second, answer the following questions on the novel.
1. Give 3 examples of how Shawn is like a normal teenager.
2. Why does Shawn think his father wants to kill him? For what reason, and what evidence has there been to prove his motive so far?
3.Why does Shawn like his seizures?
4. Why does Shawn say his father did not divorce his family, he divorced him?
5. How has Shawn's father been able to benefit from his disability?
Monday, November 3, 2008
Quiz Dialogue/Imagery
Copy/Correct the following 5 sentences of dialogue:
1. Mom said i don't know where you are going
2. My friend's Mom told her that she couldn't go
3. why can't we just go to the party she asked
4. because she said it is too far away
5. i understand i answered. Can i go to the mall instead
What is imagery? (definition)
Give me two examples of imagery from the following passage:
As the last seconds ticked down, the fans gripped their chilled drinks in anticipation. After the clock hit zero, the yellow and black suits stormed the green beaten field. They cried in excitement and exhaustion while they hugged teammates. From the sky red, blue, and white streamers danced down through the gentle smoke from the fireworks. The head coach was showered with freezing cold Gatorade that soaked every inch of his body and ran into his mouth and greeted him with sweetness. The look on his face was proud as he was clearly in disbelief that this happened to him-yes, he won the Superbowl.
1. Mom said i don't know where you are going
2. My friend's Mom told her that she couldn't go
3. why can't we just go to the party she asked
4. because she said it is too far away
5. i understand i answered. Can i go to the mall instead
What is imagery? (definition)
Give me two examples of imagery from the following passage:
As the last seconds ticked down, the fans gripped their chilled drinks in anticipation. After the clock hit zero, the yellow and black suits stormed the green beaten field. They cried in excitement and exhaustion while they hugged teammates. From the sky red, blue, and white streamers danced down through the gentle smoke from the fireworks. The head coach was showered with freezing cold Gatorade that soaked every inch of his body and ran into his mouth and greeted him with sweetness. The look on his face was proud as he was clearly in disbelief that this happened to him-yes, he won the Superbowl.
Friday, October 31, 2008
For Next Week: (Nov. 3-7) Last Week of MP!
Memoir is due no later than Friday 11/7. (Will accept emails through Sunday 11/9). The complete packet must contain:
*rough copy(ies)---unless typed
*Final copy (final copy quality only!)
*completed peer-editing sheet
*completed self-editing sheet
INCOMPLETE PACKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!!!
There will also be a quiz on punctuating dialogue and assessing passages for imagery (as well as the definition of). See notes or blog to study!
*rough copy(ies)---unless typed
*Final copy (final copy quality only!)
*completed peer-editing sheet
*completed self-editing sheet
INCOMPLETE PACKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!!!
There will also be a quiz on punctuating dialogue and assessing passages for imagery (as well as the definition of). See notes or blog to study!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Memoir Edits
By Wed.(BDF), Thurs(ACE) you should have a 3-4 pg. memoir ready
in class for peer editing. Your memoir should contain:
· At least 3-4 quotations done correctly (indent when
you change speakers)
· Detailed character descriptions
ex: not---she was funny
But—My friend had the ability to make me laugh so hard I thought I would be sick
· How you felt at the time and how you feel now
· Imagery—What did you see? What were the smells? Taste, touch, sounds?
· Make the reader CARE—not just a story, but one with a message
in class for peer editing. Your memoir should contain:
· At least 3-4 quotations done correctly (indent when
you change speakers)
· Detailed character descriptions
ex: not---she was funny
But—My friend had the ability to make me laugh so hard I thought I would be sick
· How you felt at the time and how you feel now
· Imagery—What did you see? What were the smells? Taste, touch, sounds?
· Make the reader CARE—not just a story, but one with a message
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