Assignments for the Week of March 24th and March 31st

12th Grade Issue Paper Assignment (Persuasive Paper)

3/27 (Thursday) -- We will spend today discussing the Issue Paper. You will be given the requirements for the paper and the possible topic choices. Each of you will be given a research folder. All information on this paper will be placed in this folder. The folder will be collected daily. This will enable me to see how you are doing with finding information on your given topic.

3/27, 3/28, 3/31, & 4/1 (Thursday - Tuesday) -- We will spend these days in the computer lab # 438 researching information on your chosen topic. You must use your time wisely. These will be the only days in the computer lab to gather information on your topic. Find information dealing with both sides the argument. You should have 4-5 articles from reputable websites by the end of the period on Tuesday, April 1st. After gathering the information, decide on what side of the issue you want to defend and create a thesis statement.

The websites below will help you with the proper MLA format for writing a paper:
To create the works cited page use the following website -- http://www.noodletools.com/login.php -- Look on page 30 of your planner for ID# and Password.
To use the proper MLA format for your thesis paper use the following website: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/ .

4/2 (Wednesday) -- Today you will hand in your folder with the following information: a typed paper that has your name, your issue of discussion, the novel you will use as your primary source, and a thesis statement. You will also place any articles you believe that will be helpful to you when writing your paper. The folder with all of the above information will be worth 25 points. This will be the last grade for the 3rd marking period.

You will have time to begin your reading of Chapters 1 & 2 of Brave New World today.

4/3 (Thursday) - Chapter 1 & 2 of Brave New World Due today

4/4 (Friday) - Chapter 3 will be read and discussed in class today. Chapter 4 (Part I & II) will be due on Monday, April 7.

Assignments for the Week of March 17th

Anthem Reading Assignments:

Due Monday, March 17th -- Chapters 1 & 2
Due Wednesday, March 19th -- Chapters 3-7
Due Thursday, March 20th -- Chapters 8 & 9
Due Wednesday, March 26th -- Have the novel completed

Writing Assignments for Division and Classification Unit:

Due Wednesday, March 19th -- Final (typed) draft of High School Stereotypes paper

This essay will be typed and may have a format similar to "The Ways We Lie." You will have an introduction to your discussion, you will divide the type of students found in high school based on the film, you may use a quote from The Breakfast Club or other sources for a lead-in for each stereotype mentioned in your paper, you will define each stereotype, you will provide examples from both the film and your own experiences in high school, and you are to find your own way to rank/rate each type of student found in high school. The rate or ranking can be part of each section of your paper or you may want to rank/rate as a part of your conclusion. This essay does not have to be written in a formal manner. However, some of you may choose to do so. It may either be serious or humorous. Your audience will be 8th grade students preparing to enter high school. Make sure you have the MLA heading and title format.

Assignments for the Week of March 10th

Monday, March 10th through Wednesday, March 12th --

We will be viewing The Breakfast Club on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week. You will be filling out a viewing chart as we are watching the film. This chart will help you write your division and classification essay: High School Stereotypes. This essay will be typed and have a format similar to "The Ways We Lie." You will have an introduction to your discussion, you will divide the type of students found in high school based on the film, you will find a quote from the film or other sources for a lead-in for each stereotype mentioned in your paper, you will define each stereotype, you will provide examples from both the film and your own experiences in high school, and you are to find your own way to rank/rate each type of student found in high school. The rate or ranking can be part of each section of your paper or you may want to rank/rate as a part of your conclusion. This essay does not have to be written in a formal manner. However, some of you may choose to do so. It may either be serious or humorous. Your audience will be 8th grade students preparing to enter high school. Make sure you have the MLA heading and title format.

DUE DATE FOR ESSAY: Wednesday, March 19th (50 Points)

Friday, March 14th --

You will be given the novel Anthem today. Please read Chapters 1 & 2 for Monday.

Assignments for the Week of March 3rd

FYI...Monday, Tuesday, and Friday of this week will be devoted to the Division and Classification Unit.

Wednesday, March 5th and Thursday, March 6th -- Meet in the computer lab to develop, edit, and revise your 50 point comparison/contrast essay.

Period 5: Meet in computer lab # 316
Periods 7 & 9: Meet in computer lab # 438 (Side A)

Choices for 50 Point Essay:

1. Mimic of "Neat People vs. Sloppy People"
2. 1984 (Julia and Winston Comparison)
3. Gender Differences
4. "My Two Lives" or Adult vs. Child Perspective

The due date for the above assignment is Friday, March 7th.

Other reminders for the week:
1. Scholarship Application needs to be in the Guidance Office by Friday, March 7th. There will be no exceptions!
2. Permission Slip for The Breakfast Club is due by Friday, March 7th.