English I - 7th Per - Mirek-Mirek 004 Assignments

You have one task, an important task. Rate your Banned Book Project partners. Before doing this, here are some important rules and guidelines:

1) When filling in names, fill in your partners' first AND last names.
2) 100% means they were the MVP. They went ABOVE and BEYOND all other group members. They did more than anyone else.
3) 90% means you did everything expected. You weren't the star of the show, but you did everything you said you'd do.
4) 75% means you were a bit unreliable. You had to be reminded to do something. You maybe dropped the ball once. But you still did the expected things.
5) "Half-assed" means exactly that. You didn't put much effort into things. You maybe didn't even read the book. Your groupmates were frustrated by you.
6) Very little effort means you didn't do much. You did a little. But you honestly didn't do the important stuff.
7) No effort is self-explanatory. You did nothing for your group. In fact, your group probably left you at the side of the road.

Open up the form below and fill it out with the link to your uploaded YouTube video. Thanks!

Upload your completed draft here.

Using what you learned about prewriting and using your thesis statement, outline your argumentative research paper so you have a plan for composing your essay. This outline is a "standard" grade, so refer to the rubric in order to ensure a B or better.

Use your time wisely in class and meet all expectations. Read and note-take 5-7 sources to aid your research. Take well-selected notes that help you synthesize information from each source. Each section of your note-taking sheet must be complete.

Work together in groups to create a lesson that clearly communicates your analysis of theme in Fahrenheit 451.  Make a claim as to how Bradbury uses specific language to describe symbols, allusions, and motifs,  and how those symbols establish a theme, and how they all work together to produce an insight into today's society.

Prepare for our upcoming fishbowl discussion by responding to the questions below and locating evidence and examples from part 2 of Fahrenheit 451. Use page numbers and direct examples (in the form of quotes) to help others locate your thinking in the text. You should use notebook paper or type your responses since these are lengthy responses that you do not have enough room to answer here.

If you are a fishbowl participant today, fill out one reflection and one evaluation.

If you are NOT a fishbowl participant today, fill out two evaluations.


Turn in before the end of the period.

Choose ONE allusion from the first or second section of the novel and compose a one paragraph analysis of the meaning and importance of the allusion. Your response should be approximately ¾ to one page in length and submitted on Google Classroom.  In your response, make sure you give the context in which the allusion is stated, to whom or what the allusion refers, why the author may have chosen that particular allusion at that particular time in the novel, and how that allusion connects to a theme.

Prepare for our upcoming fishbowl discussion by responding to the questions below and locating evidence and examples from part 1 of Fahrenheit 451. Use page numbers and direct examples (in the form of quotes) to help others locate your thinking in the text. You should use notebook paper or type your responses since these are lengthy responses that you do not have enough room to answer here.

If you are a fishbowl participant today, fill out one reflection and one evaluation.

If you are NOT a fishbowl participant today, fill out two evaluations.

As you write your response, you must (1) use evidence from the text to support your answer, (2) fully answer the questions if there are more than one, and (3) show your depth of understanding (surface and easy answers are rarely good enough).

After watching "Nosedive," answer the following questions. These will be used as preparation for a discussion we call "Fishbowl Discussions." You don't need to write formally, but make sure you have solid ideas so you can participate in a discussion that your peers will be listening to.

Upload your narrative to this assignment and submit it before the deadline.

Read your partner’s narrative essay and note any confusing passages with a question mark next to the passage. During the 2nd reading, highlight sensory details. Underline figurative language.  Some sentences may have both highlights and underlines. For the 3rd reading, complete the following chart that is attached.

You now have a complete draft of your story. If you don't, step #1 is to complete that story draft (500-600 words). Step #2 is attached to this assignment. Your task is to reflect on your storytelling techniques that help you SHOW important details and emotions without TELLING the audience these things. Let your audience be involved in your story. In order to reflect on your success so far, you need to reflect on your use of Imagery, Sensory Descriptions, and Figurative Language. Fill out this reflection thoughtfully during class today. This is due at the end of your class period. Best wishes!

Open a Doc of your own, and create an outline for your narrative. By now, you should have an idea of a story that you want to tell for this assignment. Map it out and think of how the story is going to flow. Use the document attached if you need to check your outline or wonder what you might add to your outline.

Nail down a moment in your life that will make a perfect narrative as your FINAL for Unit 2. To begin the process, complete this proposal with all the necessary information to get your story written. Be specific and detailed!

As a pair, read and discuss the story "Salvation," and answer the following questions together. Everyone will turn in their own set of answers here in Google Classroom. You should have a timekeeper to make sure this gets done in a timely manner. Finally, take responsibility to start the discussion and make sure everyone is sharing. Good luck and follow the guidelines to make sure you have a solid, well-thought-out answer.

Write a descriptive narrative (story) about your object. In your narrative, try to use some of our “narrative writing” techniques. Your narrative should do the following: describe where the object resides, what the object is used for, and how you feel about the object. This feeling should reflect in the moment (as in when you got the object or when you first saw the object) and looking at the object today. Think of this activity as allowing me to see your best example of writing at this point in the year.
Your narrative should be about 250-300 words. Use “Tools” - Word Count to see where you’re at. Follow my example (it is 255 words).

This essay is due before you walk into class on Tuesday, October 18th. Good luck!

By now, you know the drill. Good Luck!

MUST BE FINISHED BEFORE YOU WALK INTO CLASS!

After reading "The Black Ball" you will complete one of the role sheets according to your group's decision. Complete everything that is necessary BEFORE the literature circle discussion. DO NOT fill out the final box; that box is meant for after your group's discussion.

Once you have completed your role, delete all the other role sheets so it's easy to see your work.

MUST BE FINISHED BEFORE YOU WALK INTO CLASS!

After reading "The Appropriation of Cultures," you will complete one of the role sheets according to your group's decision. Complete everything that is necessary BEFORE the literature circle discussion. DO NOT fill out the final box; that box is meant for after your group's discussion.

Once you have completed your role, delete all the other role sheets so it's easy to see your work.

MUST BE FINISHED BEFORE YOU WALK INTO CLASS!

After reading "Red Dress - 1946," you will complete one of the role sheets according to your group's decision. Complete everything that is necessary BEFORE the literature circle discussion. DO NOT fill out the final box; that box is meant for after your group's discussion.

Once you have completed your role, delete all the other role sheets so it's easy to see your work.

As we introduce and practice literature circles, you will use this attached packet to practice each role. At the end of practicing the four (4) roles, you will turn this in. Your grade will be dependent on how complete and how detailed your practice is. All practice segments should mirror the exemplars given.

DO NOT SUBMIT or TURN IN until we complete the practice.

Write me back. Type and submit at least a 1-page letter.   In your letter, introduce yourself as I did.  Tell me about:


Yourself as a person: Consider answering a few of these questions: What led you to Hancock?  What do you love to do?  Who are the people that are most important to you? What’s happening in your life right now? What are your interests and passions? How do you spend your free time? 


Yourself as a student: Consider answering a few of these questions: What do you think is the purpose of education?  What motivates you to attend school and work hard?  How would you describe yourself as a student, a reader, or a writer?   What is something that a teacher did, or you think a teacher could do, to make learning more engaging for you?


Your goals: Consider answering a few of these questions: These could be both personal and academic. What are your goals for your freshman year? How will this new year and new school shape who you are as a student? In this class and other classes? Extra-curriculars? College? Career? Family, friends, life in general?
This is your first assignment of the year, so impress me by writing a thoughtful and thorough letter.  I look forward to reading your letters and to making the journey of this year with you.

Welcome to English I! This year begin with learning more about each other as individuals and who we are as a collective class. Let's begin by learning a little about your teacher (Mr. Mirek). Open the letter attached to this assignment. The follow these directions:
Read The Letter
While Reading:
Highlight phrases that stand out to you
Write Questions You Have By Adding Comments