NOVEMBER


 * November 2009**
 * Agenda**
 * English 12**

a. Complete lessons 3-6 b. 3 Vocabulary Pictionaries per lesson i. Vocabulary Pictionary is the word defined in picture from created on the computer with the word printed by the computer at the bottom ii. On the back of the picture should be the definition, the lesson, your name, date, and class period c. 3 quizzes dates TBA i. Lessons 1 & 2 ii. Lessons 3 & 4 iii. Lessons 5 & 6 d. Notes for each of the lessons can be used for the quizzes – make sure you take notes from each lesson
 * 1. ****Vocabulary**
 * Points TBD (to be decided)**

a. Topic will be chosen by you b. All WP pieces will follow the Style Sheet c. 750 points total for all sections i. Introduction read & annotate – 50 points Due: 11/6 A Day 11/9 B Day
 * 2. ****Personal Narrative Essay #2 **
 * Points - 750**

ii. Tips for Choosing a prompt – read & annotate - 50 points Due: 11/10 A Day 11/11 B Day

iii. Writing Tips read & annotate – 50 points Due: 11/12 A Day 11/13 B Day

iv. Choose a Topic – statement of intent 1 page on the topic, why you chose it and why you feel it will make a positive and impressive essay – Style Sheet followed – 75 points Due: 11/16 A Day 11/17 B Day

v. Personal Narrative Essay #2 rough draft style sheet followed – 100 points Due: 11/30 A Day – peer reviewed in class - 50 points 12/1 B Day - peer reviewed in class – 50 points

vi. Final Draft Personal Narrative #2 style sheet followed – 200 points Due: 12/7 B Day 12/8 A Day

Complete Annotated Packet = 300 points Assignment totals = 600 points
 * 3. ****Literature – Personal Narratives – Packet**
 * Points 900**

ALL ESSAYS WILL BE READ AND ANNOTATED – EACH ANNOTATED ESSAY IS WORTH 50 POINTS – Your annotations should be well done, thoughtful, insightful, interesting, show a “conversation” between you and the author, and showcase your knowledge of the text. Merely highlighting and underlining passages will earn you ZERO points.


 * Most of these assignments will be done outside of class as homework – there may be days where you will be given time in class to work on these assignments – always have your packet of essays and your annotating tools with you.**

a. “A Hanging” by George Orwell - 100 points i. Content Questions A and D  ii. Sustained Writing A 300 + words iii. Posted to WIKI 11/3

b. “Salvation” by Langston Hughes – 75 points i. Content Question A  ii. Sustained Writing A 300 + words iii. Posted to WIKI 11/9

c. “Grandmother’s Victory” by Maya Angelou – 100 points i. Content Questions A & E  ii. Sustained Writing A 300 + words iii. Posted to WIKI 11/16

d. “No Name Woman” by Maxine Hong Kingston - 125 i. Content Question A  ii. Engaged in Text A iii. Sustained Writing B 350 + words iv. Posted to WIKI 11/23

e. “Traveling South” by James Weldon Johnson – 75 Points i. Content Question G  ii. Strategy and Style K iii. Posted to WIKI 12/14

f. “Don’t Get Comfortable” by Naton Leslie – 125 i. Content Questions A, B, & G  ii. Strategy and Style H & K iii. Posted to WIKI 12/21


 * 4. ****Literature – In-class reading**
 * __Night__** **by Ellie Wiesel**


 * This memoir will be read in class, should you miss any part of the in class reading you will need to check a book out from me and read the section on your own. You are responsible for any missed in class work.

a. __Night__ Questions – all answers MUST be written in complete sentences – 210 points b. Final Expository Essay MLA format –100 points  c. “Hotel Rwanda” blog – 50 points