Milton Honors Assignment May 9, 2008
Here is the document that Milton sent over for rising 9th grade honors Literature students.
Words of Wisdom May 5-9 May 6, 2008
“Every moment is a moment of grace; each hour an offering.”
Elie Wiesel
This quote is written by a Holocaust survivor who went into the camps when he was 13 years old. Since his liberation, he has written several books about his experience under Nazi persecution and how it affected him on all human levels. His most famous book is Night, which I highly recommend to all students who are interested in pursuing studying the Holocaust.
Your reflection should include your own thoughts about his words, but this week I want you to also consider what we have been learning in class on this topic and how a man who survived so much torture and saw the worst of humanity is able to say such uplifting words. Be very thoughtful with your words.
Week of April 21-25 April 22, 2008
This week is the last of CRCT testing. In class, we are watching “Life Is Beautiful,” which will serve as our introduction to our unit on the Holocaust. Remember, students, that you may not watch the movie if I do not have permission from your parent.
There will be no words of wisdom this week…we’ll pick back up next week!
Final Copy Reminders April 16, 2008
Check the rubric! YOU control your score!
The paper must be 12 point font, typed, double-spaced.
You must have a Works Cited page.
You will turn in your rubric, final copy, rough draft, and outline all stapled together.
Good luck getting it finished! You’ve worked so hard!
Papers for 7th and 8th period are due THURSDAY. Papers for 3rd and 6th are due FRIDAY!
Words of Wisdom, April 14-18 April 14, 2008
“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.”
Langston Hughes
Questions to consider in your reflection:
- How does the metaphor illuminate the author’s message?
- How can you apply this to your life?
- What does the author mean by these words?
Bonus opportunity: Find the poem by Langston Hughes from which these words were taken and bring it to me at school! Do NOT post it in your response!
Welcome Back! April 14, 2008
Welcome back, students! I trust you all had a great spring break and are ready to get back to school and back to work. We have a very busy six weeks ahead of us! Let’s take a look at this week:
Monday: Wrap-up rough drafts and begin peer editing
Tuesday: Peer editing of rough drafts; minilesson on how to do a Works Cited page
Wednesday: Final overview of rough draft and begin final copies *It would be a GREAT idea to bring in a flash drive on this day to be able to save your typing and take it home to finish!*
Thursday: CRCT Reading Test (I will only see classes 6, 7, and 8. FINAL COPY DUE!)
Friday: CRCT Language Arts Test (I will only see classes 6, 2, and 3. 3RD PERIOD FINAL COPY DUE!)
Please keep in mind that now is NOT the time to stop trying! This research paper is a project grade (read: 35% of your average) and should not be neglected. Overall, I am very impressed with the work I have seen and I look forward to learning about people from all over the world as I read all 80 of your papers! 
Research Checklist March 27, 2008
We have officially begun the research process. This week is spent in the media center gathering sources and taking notes. Next week we will assemble those notes into an outline, which will be turned into a research paper with parenthetical documentation. Here are some dates and numbers to keep in mind:
Friday 3/28: Bibliography Cards Due (4 sources: 2 print, 1 internet, 1 of your choice)
Monday 3/31: Note Cards Due (minimum of 40; must be coded according to source and by topic)
Wednesday 4/2: Outline Due
Friday 4/4: Rough Draft Due
These dates may be subject to change per my discretion, but this is what you should count on for now. The final paper will be due after Spring Break, but I will notify you of the specific date at another time.
This is a major undertaking, worthy of a major part of your grade. The research process (your grades on everything up to the final copy of the paper) will count as a test grade. The research paper (final copy) will count as an essay/project grade. Now is not the time to slack off in your grades! We only have SEVEN weeks of school left!
Words of Wisdom March 10-14 March 11, 2008
“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Questions to consider in your reflection:
- What makes someone or something “great”?
- How does enthusiasm affect effort?
- How can you apply this to your life?
Table of Contents 3rd, 7th, and 8th February 28, 2008
Your portfolio must be project quality! You must have:
Table of Contents
Tasks numbered in upper-right hand corner
A cover (bonus points for creativity!) that has your name on it
All contents in a folder
Table of Contents
1. Then and Now/Anticipation Guide
2. Harper Lee/Background Info
3. Chapter One Questions
4. Character Chart
5. Part One Timeline
6. Grammardog (parts of speech exercise)
7. Theme Handout
8. Before You Read (has the trial testimonies chart on the back)
9. Part Two Timeline
10. Cause/Effect Chart (says Active Reading at the top)
11. Character Response (10-12 sentences on who was your favorite character and why)
12. Found Poem rough draft
Study for your test tomorrow! Good luck!
Mockingbird Portfolio–6th period February 28, 2008
1. Historical Context
2. Census Data
3. Notes on Harper Lee and TKAM
4. Drought Cloze Activity
5. Vocab 1-5
6. Chapter One Summary Quiz
7. Chapter Two Summary Quiz
8. Chapters 3-4 Questions
9. Character Chart
10. Part One Timeline
11. Theme Handout
12. Theme Diary Entries
13. Questions Chs. 5-10
14. Vocab Chs. 12-16
15. Atticus Analysis
16. Mass Exodus Cloze
17. Trial Testimonies Chart
18. Response to last line of Ch. 21
19. Vocab 23-31
20. Rough Draft of Found Poem
