7A Literature 5-2 Assignments

For this quarter, due to distance learning, we will not have book talks as an option for independent reading goals. So for this quarter students must choose between a written review or one-pager. The first page on the rubric labeled oral assessment is the rubric for the book talk, do NOT use that rubric as no one should be doing a book talk this quarter.

The following link will take you to a website with a handful of poems by Edward Lear, Students will need to read all the limericks provided and select their top three favorite limericks. Students will need to create a google doc and list the three favorite limericks. Students will then need to answer the following questions about each poem:

1. Why was this limerick one of your favorite ones?
2. What are the AABBA rhymes in this limerick?
3. What is this limerick about?

website link: https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/111/poems-and-limericks-of-edward-lear/

After you read your independent book for at least 30 mins today fill out this Independent reading goal update form. Also don't forget that your 4th quarter independent reading project is due May 11th!

Students should follow the link to the "10 vivid haikus" article. Read the article and all 10 haikus, then respond to the following questions in a complete paragraph (5-8 sentences):

Which of the 10 haiku's was your favorite. why did you like it? were their any haiku's that you didn't like while reading this article? why or why not? What is something interesting you learned from this article about haiku's?

Link to article: https://www.readpoetry.com/10-vivid-haikus-to-leave-you-breathless/

Students will need to read the poem "O Captain, My Captain" published in 1865 by Walt Whitman and then research the extended metaphor used in this poem. Students should look for what comparison is being made here. The are three extended metaphors in this poem, so you will need to explain what each comparison is. Included on this assignment is a video lesson over what extended metaphor is, a reading of the poem, and a hint to part of the three metaphors. If there are any questions please do not hesitate to ask. I will have a zoom meeting today at 2:30 pm as well today if you'd like to ask any questions then as well.

Students need to watch the video lesson, the video includes a reading of the poem, a literal breakdown of the poems meaning, it touches on extended metaphor again, irony, and most importantly it explains what the literary device personification is. It also details what you need to do in order to complete the assignment. So it is vital that you at least watch the video all the way through at least once. along with the video lesson, I will include a PDF copy of the poem so you can read it again if you need to. (please note that the PDF is from CommonLit and includes questions at the bottom, you do NOT need to worry about responding to the questions on the PDF, they are NOT part of the assignment)

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Each student will generate a one-pager based on the novel Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963 as a final project. please see the rubric for what should be included on your Watsons One-Pager. This project will be due Monday, April 6th. Take your time with it, be creative, thoughtful, but most importantly have fun with this project!

Take your Wordly Wise Lesson 18 test. Due Friday 8 pm. (just a reminder that while this is being posted in a literature google classroom, this grade will be for English)

Students should read for a minimum of 30 mins today and fill out the google form update in response to what they have read.

find three examples of a theme in Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963.

After you complete the reading of the epilogue in Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 respond to the following prompt in a google doc:

In the epilogue, Christopher Paul Curtis states that true American heroes are "the boys and girls, the women and men who have seen that things are wrong and have not been afraid to ask why can't we change this? they are the people who believe that as long as one person is being treated unfairly, we all are." Do you agree with this description? If so, describe someone in our life you think is a good example of this. If not, describe what you think is a true American hero and describe at least one example of your description.

Response should be a complete paragraph (minimum of 5 sentences)

Students will need to fill out all the components of the plot chart using information from the novel Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963.

This can be done a few different ways. Students may...
A) Print out the attached plot chart and fill in the boxes. take a picture of it, then email to yourself, and then submit it to google classroom.

B) draw their own plot chart and fill in the different sections. take a picture of this, email it to yourself, and then submit the image to google classroom.

C) Make a google doc, and then type out your responses to each section of the plot chart (make sure to include labels for each section if you choose this option). Then submit the google doc on google classroom.

Fill out each section as best as you can. Remember that the rising action is going to be the action that takes place before the climax. The climax is going to be towards the end of the book and is going to be the most tense and suspenseful part of the story. it is usually right before the major conflict in this story is resolved. I'll give you all this tip: the main conflict of this novel, would be the Watson family trying to change Byron's negative behavior. so with that in mind, consider where we see the most change in Byron and you'll know when the climax is.

Don't get to worried about absolute correct answers, remember that some of the answers here will vary. as long as you don't think leaving for Birmingham is the climax- because trust me, it isn't :)

No extra activity this time. Just read your Independent Reading Book for at least 10 mins. today.

create a google doc and respond to either of these reflection questions with a 3-5 sentence response:

A. Byron told Kenny that there was no such thing as magic powers, but Kenny felt that Byron was wrong. Kenny believed that they were real and could be found in the kindness in life, like having understanding parents and supportive siblings. what do you think that Christopher Paul Curtis was trying to symbolize by the use of the Wool Pool, Angels, and other magic powers?

OR

B. Talk about a belief of yours that is different from another family member or friend's belief. Next, Talk about a time you found yourself in strong disagreement with family, Friends, or community.

create a google doc and respond to either of these reflection questions with a 3-5 sentence response:

A. Do you think there is any kind of connection between Kenny seeing Joetta when he was in danger of drowning and Joetta seeing Kenny when she was in danger of being killed by the bomb? What is the significance of these siblings seeing each other during times of danger? Explain.

OR

B. If hateful acts bring nothing but tragedy, why do they happen so often? How does hate formulate and what can we do to prevent those types of attitudes in our environment?

Students will need to use some colored pencils/crayon/markers to draw a Venn Diagram. They will use this diagram to compare and contrast any two characters they wish from Watson's Go to Birmingham. Students should have at least three points in each section (3 points for each character that show how they are different and 3 points for both characters to show how they are similar). Each section should be labeled with the characters names to indicate which section is which, and Students should use a different color for both characters. This assignment should be completed on paper. Students should take a picture of the Venn Diagram when it is complete and submit it on this assignment.

If students are missing a copy of The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, email Mr. Reed for a link to the PDF version.

Students will need to read their independent reading books for at least 30 mins. after which they need to respond to the google form

complete the google form and submit

Students will need to choose one of the three options (this should already be done) and generate either a written review, an oral presentation (book talk), or a one-pager art project based on one of the independent books read throughout the quarter. Students must remember to also fill out their Independent journals as they read their independent books.

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

The story guide over Watson's Go to Birmingham-1963 Ch. 10-11
Due Monday March 9th, after our quiz.
If you would like to print this out and turn it in you may, otherwise you can turn this in online.

please respond to the Ch. 10 pre-reading question with 3-5 sentences

Complete the study guide. Due Monday.

Complete the story guide. It will be due Monday.

Complete both sides of this story guide handout.

answer each question to the best of your ability

Respond to the Google Form in 3-5 sentences.

Respond to the Google Form in 3-5 sentences.

Respond to the Google form prompt in 3-5 sentences.

When Byron punishes Larry for stealing Kenny's gloves, Kenny does not approve. On page 62, Kenny says, "I wished I hadn't told Byron about what happened, I wished I just could have gone the rest of the year with one glove. I couldn't stand to see how the movie was going to end, so me and Rufus left." What does it say about Kenny's personality that he feels sorry for Larry the bully?

Respond with 3-5 sentences.

Copy and paste the question below into your literature journal and answer the question with a 3-5 sentence response. (due Friday, 2/7/2020)

In the future, if you get teased or if you see someone else get teased, how do you think you will react? Why?

copy and paste the following question into your Literature journal and respond to the question in 3-5 sentences. We will discuss this in class before reading. (due in class Thursday, 2/6/20)

In different parts of the world people have differing beliefs and traditions. Can you think of ways in which your family practices and beliefs are different from those in other neighborhoods, towns, or even countries? How are they different and is there value to those differences?

copy and paste the following question into your Literature journal and respond to the question in 3-5 sentences. We will discuss this in class before reading. (due in class 2/4/20)

In the novel, The main character Kenny gets picked on a lot by his older brother Byron. He will often call his brother Pointdexter, egghead, and professor to mock Kenny for reading and doing well in school. How would you feel if your friends or peers made fun of you for something you do well? would you give up on it in an attempt to fit in, or would you continue to work hard and further develop you talent further? Why?

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

You have been reassigned this activity because you did not complete it the first time. You may complete it by the due date, which is Friday (1/24/2020), for 80% of the total grade (12.8/16) turning it in at any time after Friday 1/24 and the grade will drop to a 70% (11.2/16).

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Students will choose one of the books they read during the quarter and they will complete a book talk, written book report, or design a one-pager assignment.

Students who turn the assignment in early will receive bonus points for early completion.

Students will complete a project based on the play A Christmas Carol.
- If you create a physical hard copy of your project it needs to be brought to Mr. Reed Friday morning 12/20.
- digital copies can also be turned in on google classroom.

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Complete these assignments for extra credit. (5 points each)

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

earn bonus points by completing this setting activity by Monday Oct. 7

If you did poorly on the Flocabulary assignment or you would like bonus points, you may print out this assignment on your own and turn it in for bonus points.

Earn bonus points by completing this bonus activity by Monday, Oct. 7th

Students need to watch the video and/or complete the Read & Respond and Quiz activities for Setting, Plot Elements, and Conflict.

Those who still need to complete the conflict activities also need to complete the vocab game as well.

Watch the Flocabulary Video and complete the activities assigned.

Use the descriptions of the short stories given in the PowerPoint to fill out the Top 4 assignment where you will pick your top 4 choices of short stories. due at the end of class.