The students will spend the remainder of the school year working on the following project:
Choose a career in which you are interested. It must be a career you can research. After you give me the career, you may not change it.
Requirements
The body of the paper must be 3-4 pages. There also needs to be a title page and a Works Cited page. The total length of the paper will be 5-6 pages.
A minimum of 3 sources is to be used. These include newspaper articles, magazine articles, web sites, books, etc.
From the sources you find, you will take notes.
You will then make an outline of your paper.
Once the outline is complete, you will begin putting your paper together in the form of a rough draft.
The final paper must be typed, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins in Times New Roman, 12 point font.
All in-text citations and the Works Cited page are required to be in MLA format.
Failure to include a Works Cited page and/or in text citations will result in your paper receiving a zero.
Areas to Cover in the PaperIntroductionWhy I chose this careerSkills/Aptitudes NeededAverage SalaryDemand for this CareerEducation/Training RequiredRewards and ChallengesFamous PersonWhy they are famousWhy they are an inspirationObstaclesHow you will overcome themConclusion IF YOUR PAPER OR ANY PART OF IT IS PLAGIARIZED, YOUR GRADE FOR THE ENTIRE PAPER WILL BE A ZERO. WHEN IN DOUBT, MAKE SURE TO CITE YOUR SOURCE.
Choosing a Topic for this Paper
Let’s start with what we know—you have to write on a career you may like to have when you get out of school. Great! But how do you narrow that topic down? If you do not already have a pretty good idea of what it is you would like to do after high school, try the following.You could begin by asking yourself some questions:What am I interested in doing after high school?What careers are there in that field?Will I be able to find enough information on this career to write a decent paper?
Begin by visiting the High Point Regional Website and do the following:
Click on ‘High School’
Click on ‘Guidance’
Click on ‘Career Planning’ – Read
Click on ‘Planning a Career: A Guided Tour’ – Read
Click on top brown tab labeled ‘Middle/HS Students’ – Read
Click on ‘Plan your Career’ – Read
Click on ‘Assess your skill and interests’ – Read
Click on ‘Research different Careers’ – Read
Click on ‘Match my career interests’ – Read and select 1-3 areas that interest you
Click on ‘Search’
Click on any of the careers that interest you.
Make a list of five to ten careers you might like to pursue. Look over the list and circle the two or three that most interest you. Check to see which one you can find enough information on and stay interested in. Bring this list to the library tomorrow!Remember that this is a research paper for a tenth grade English class. This is not a binding contract that you will have to pattern your life after. Choose a career that interests you, whether or not you are certain that is what you want to do with your life.Check with me once you have decided on your topic. Once you have chosen it, you are going to have to write about that career. No changing later because you decide the one you chose was too hard.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
The Anastasia Syndrome
The students completed the following assignment today:
The Anastasia Syndrome-pgs 91-105
Vocab-
Malignant
Diffident
Regicide
What happens to Rob Watkins after the police question him?
What is Lady Margaret’s 2nd target? What are the statistics?
Why was Lady Margaret told of her husband’s death? Why is this significant?
Who is Jack Sloane? Who is Martha Hayward? What information does she give Jack?
Why does Dr. Patel think Lady Margaret will fade in Judith?
The Anastasia Syndrome-pgs 91-105
Vocab-
Malignant
Diffident
Regicide
What happens to Rob Watkins after the police question him?
What is Lady Margaret’s 2nd target? What are the statistics?
Why was Lady Margaret told of her husband’s death? Why is this significant?
Who is Jack Sloane? Who is Martha Hayward? What information does she give Jack?
Why does Dr. Patel think Lady Margaret will fade in Judith?
Thursday, May 7, 2009
The Anastasia Syndrome
Students are currently up to page 75 and have completed the following assignments:
The Anastasia Syndrome-pgs 61-75
What used to take place at Trafalgar Square?
What is Lady Margaret’s first target? What is her plan?
Who is Rob? What does Lady Margaret want from him?
What happened at the statue?
Who is Edward Chase? Why does Lady Margaret hate Charles I so much?
What is the significance of the line “will all great Neptune’s oceans wash this blood clean from my hand”? (Do a Google search)
The Anastasia Syndrome-pgs 46-60
Vocab-
Sardonically
Physiognomy
vociferous
Why did Judith expect there was a stream while on her horse?
What happened to Lady Margaret Carew’s husband?
What is the significance of Sir John Carew asking for Vincent?
How does Lady Margaret get the scar on her hand?
When does Stephen want to get married?
The Anastasia Syndrome-pgs 31-45
What is significant about Stephen’s ancestor Simon?
Why does Judith’s scar begin to “blaze” at Edge Barton?
What do the italicized sections represent?
What does Lady Margaret find? How will this affect Judith?
The Anastasia Syndrome-pgs 16-30
What do we learn about Judith’s childhood? Her parents?
What does Dr. Patel’s explanation foreshadow?
What is significant about the Dr. using litencum?
What is significant about the scar?
The Anastasia Syndrome pgs 1-15
What is Judith Chase’s profession?
What title is Stephen Hallet most likely going to receive? What is his relationship to Judith Chase?
What does Stephen think of Dr. Patel?
What is Dr. Patel’s theory? Describe it.
What does Judith fainting foreshadow?
The Anastasia Syndrome-pgs 61-75
What used to take place at Trafalgar Square?
What is Lady Margaret’s first target? What is her plan?
Who is Rob? What does Lady Margaret want from him?
What happened at the statue?
Who is Edward Chase? Why does Lady Margaret hate Charles I so much?
What is the significance of the line “will all great Neptune’s oceans wash this blood clean from my hand”? (Do a Google search)
The Anastasia Syndrome-pgs 46-60
Vocab-
Sardonically
Physiognomy
vociferous
Why did Judith expect there was a stream while on her horse?
What happened to Lady Margaret Carew’s husband?
What is the significance of Sir John Carew asking for Vincent?
How does Lady Margaret get the scar on her hand?
When does Stephen want to get married?
The Anastasia Syndrome-pgs 31-45
What is significant about Stephen’s ancestor Simon?
Why does Judith’s scar begin to “blaze” at Edge Barton?
What do the italicized sections represent?
What does Lady Margaret find? How will this affect Judith?
The Anastasia Syndrome-pgs 16-30
What do we learn about Judith’s childhood? Her parents?
What does Dr. Patel’s explanation foreshadow?
What is significant about the Dr. using litencum?
What is significant about the scar?
The Anastasia Syndrome pgs 1-15
What is Judith Chase’s profession?
What title is Stephen Hallet most likely going to receive? What is his relationship to Judith Chase?
What does Stephen think of Dr. Patel?
What is Dr. Patel’s theory? Describe it.
What does Judith fainting foreshadow?
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Mini Web-Quest: The Anastasia Syndrome
Students are to use the research links provided to respond to the following tasks:
Anastasia-
When was she born?
When and how did she die?
What is her title?
What are some of the rumors surrounding her death?
What is her connection to Anna Anderson?
Why was she named Anastasia?
What was her relationship to Rasputin?
Cromwell-
What was his life span?
What is he famous for?
Why is he a controversial figure?
What happened to his body after his death? Why?
Anastasia-
When was she born?
When and how did she die?
What is her title?
What are some of the rumors surrounding her death?
What is her connection to Anna Anderson?
Why was she named Anastasia?
What was her relationship to Rasputin?
Cromwell-
What was his life span?
What is he famous for?
Why is he a controversial figure?
What happened to his body after his death? Why?
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Best Seller
The students will be completing the following assignments over the next 2 days:
“Best Seller” chapters 1-2
Vocab-
Tepid
Philistine
How does the narrator know Pescud? Describe Pescud.
What is Pescud’s opinion of best sellers? Be specific.
Who is Trevelyan?
List 2 problems Pescud has with the story he is reading.
“Best Seller” chapters 3-4
How does Pescud know what trains the young lady took and where they went through?
What is important about the girl’s family?
What is peculiar about the mansion?
What do the racial comments tell you about the time this story was written?
Why does the narrator call him Trevelyan? Why is this ironic?
“Best Seller” chapters 1-2
Vocab-
Tepid
Philistine
How does the narrator know Pescud? Describe Pescud.
What is Pescud’s opinion of best sellers? Be specific.
Who is Trevelyan?
List 2 problems Pescud has with the story he is reading.
“Best Seller” chapters 3-4
How does Pescud know what trains the young lady took and where they went through?
What is important about the girl’s family?
What is peculiar about the mansion?
What do the racial comments tell you about the time this story was written?
Why does the narrator call him Trevelyan? Why is this ironic?
Monday, April 27, 2009
A Sacrifice Hit
Students completed the following assignment today:
“A Sacrifice Hit”-20pts
Vocab-
“A Sacrifice Hit”-20pts
Vocab-
Expound
Benignantly
Minerva
Languishing
What is the editor’s strategy for selecting manuscripts for his magazine? What are some potential problems with this?
Explain why the scene with the janitor having a fight with his wife is included?
How far does Slayton go to get his book published?
What literary term does this story utilize to create a surprise ending? Explain.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
O. Henry/The Last Leaf
Students are to read the biographical information about O. Henry and respond to the following questions:
What is O. Henry considered the master of?
What is his real name?
Who raised him?
Why was he in prison?
How many short stories did he write?
What did he die of?
After completing this, students are to read "The Last Leaf" and complete the following assignment:
“The Last Leaf”-20pts
1. What example of personification can you find in the story? Why does the writer use personification?
2. Contrast what the doctor thinks is important to a young girl in life to what Sue thinks is important.
3. Where do we we see Sue's devotion to Johnsy in the story?
4. What does the story have to say about the connection between mind and body?
5. Which comes first in the story; Johnsy counting, "Twelve, eleven, ten.." or Johnsy explaining what she is counting. Why does the writer choose to put the events in that order?
6. Why does the writer choose to have the story take place in the winter?
7. Where in the story does Sue lie to Johnsy. Why does she lie?
8. Name two ways that we know that Johnsy has given up, and wants ot die.
9. In what way is Behrman like the leaf on the vine?
10. What is Behrman's reaction to what Sue tells him about Johnsy?
11. Why does the writer continually emphasize the beating rain and fierce gusts of wind? (Give Two reasons).
12. How does Sue try to convince Johnsy to fight to stay alive? Is she successful in her attempt? Why, or why not?
13. What signs are we given of Johnsy's change of heart about her illness?
14. In what way can Behrman's painting be called, "A Masterpiece"?
15. Why do you think that Johnsy never noticed that the last leaf never fluttered or moved?
Vocab-
zephyrs
pharmacopoeia
solicitously
satyr
imp
What is O. Henry considered the master of?
What is his real name?
Who raised him?
Why was he in prison?
How many short stories did he write?
What did he die of?
After completing this, students are to read "The Last Leaf" and complete the following assignment:
“The Last Leaf”-20pts
1. What example of personification can you find in the story? Why does the writer use personification?
2. Contrast what the doctor thinks is important to a young girl in life to what Sue thinks is important.
3. Where do we we see Sue's devotion to Johnsy in the story?
4. What does the story have to say about the connection between mind and body?
5. Which comes first in the story; Johnsy counting, "Twelve, eleven, ten.." or Johnsy explaining what she is counting. Why does the writer choose to put the events in that order?
6. Why does the writer choose to have the story take place in the winter?
7. Where in the story does Sue lie to Johnsy. Why does she lie?
8. Name two ways that we know that Johnsy has given up, and wants ot die.
9. In what way is Behrman like the leaf on the vine?
10. What is Behrman's reaction to what Sue tells him about Johnsy?
11. Why does the writer continually emphasize the beating rain and fierce gusts of wind? (Give Two reasons).
12. How does Sue try to convince Johnsy to fight to stay alive? Is she successful in her attempt? Why, or why not?
13. What signs are we given of Johnsy's change of heart about her illness?
14. In what way can Behrman's painting be called, "A Masterpiece"?
15. Why do you think that Johnsy never noticed that the last leaf never fluttered or moved?
Vocab-
zephyrs
pharmacopoeia
solicitously
satyr
imp
O. Henry
We have begun working on short stories that have surprise endings. The students are currently working on the following assignment:
“The Ransom of Red Chief” -20pts
1. What is the setting (place) of the story?
2. Why is this a good setting for a kidnapping?
3. Why do Bill and Sam choose Ebenezer Dorset’s son to kidnap?
4. Tell two things the boy does before he is kidnapped that should have warned Bill and Sam that he would be trouble.
5. How does the boy react to being at camp? Use details to support your answer.
6. What does Bill find out when he goes to see if people are searching for the kidnapped boy? Did you expect him to see this? Why or Why not?
7. What do you think that Bill is secretly hoping when he asks Sam if he thinks Red Chief will run away?
8. Write a summary of Red Chief’s mischievous activities so far in the story.
9. What are the terms of the ransom note?
10. Do you believe that the kidnappers will get what they have asked for? Make a prediction for the ending.
“The Ransom of Red Chief” -20pts
1. What is the setting (place) of the story?
2. Why is this a good setting for a kidnapping?
3. Why do Bill and Sam choose Ebenezer Dorset’s son to kidnap?
4. Tell two things the boy does before he is kidnapped that should have warned Bill and Sam that he would be trouble.
5. How does the boy react to being at camp? Use details to support your answer.
6. What does Bill find out when he goes to see if people are searching for the kidnapped boy? Did you expect him to see this? Why or Why not?
7. What do you think that Bill is secretly hoping when he asks Sam if he thinks Red Chief will run away?
8. Write a summary of Red Chief’s mischievous activities so far in the story.
9. What are the terms of the ransom note?
10. Do you believe that the kidnappers will get what they have asked for? Make a prediction for the ending.
Monday, April 6, 2009
The Mortal Immortal
Students read "The Mortal Immortal" and completed the following assignment today:
“The Mortal Immortal”
List at least 2 elements of horror in this story.
What year was the narrator born?
Why does the narrator call the beverage “fatal”? What literary term is this an example of?
Who in this story is experiencing the horror? Explain.
“The Mortal Immortal”
List at least 2 elements of horror in this story.
What year was the narrator born?
Why does the narrator call the beverage “fatal”? What literary term is this an example of?
Who in this story is experiencing the horror? Explain.
Friday, April 3, 2009
The Beast in the Cave
Students are to read "The Beast in the Cave" and complete the following assignment:
“The Beast in the Cave”
What fears does this story prey upon? Ex. Fear of clowns, possessed Good Guy dolls, fear of flying…etc.
Describe the setting. Use specific words from the story that create atmosphere.
How does the author slowly build up fear/suspense?
List at least 2 elements of horror in this story.
Why is the ending so horrifying for the narrator?
I have provided a link to the story.
“The Beast in the Cave”
What fears does this story prey upon? Ex. Fear of clowns, possessed Good Guy dolls, fear of flying…etc.
Describe the setting. Use specific words from the story that create atmosphere.
How does the author slowly build up fear/suspense?
List at least 2 elements of horror in this story.
Why is the ending so horrifying for the narrator?
I have provided a link to the story.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Cask of Amontillado
List and explain at least 4 elements of horror that are present in the animated version of Poe's classic short story "The Cask of Amontillado"
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Summertime on Icarus-journal
Write a diary entry, imagining yourself to have experienced the day before a situation in which you were certain you were about to die. Which thingsdo you see differently as a result of the experience? In what way? What do your written choices of events or people tell you about what is important in your life now?
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Journal-Sci Fi
Write a commentary including the following:
- Reaction to each of the 3 Science Fiction stories we have read
- Explain their relevance to you and our society
- Give an example of a sci-fi story/film that you feel has relevance to the world today
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Essay
We are currently working on the following essay:
Essay-50pts
Using the case you researched and Chronicle of a Death Foretold, you are to write a comparison essay. You are to write an essay examining the themes that are present in both the novel and the case you researched, and explain the relevance. In other words, why does the author bring these issues out in his novel and why are they important?
Intro
Thesis-state the relevant themes/issues in both and their importance
Example 1
Case issue
Novel issue
Relevance/importance
Example 2
Case issue
Novel issue
Relevance/importance
Conclusion
Major lessons taught from both
Essay-50pts
Using the case you researched and Chronicle of a Death Foretold, you are to write a comparison essay. You are to write an essay examining the themes that are present in both the novel and the case you researched, and explain the relevance. In other words, why does the author bring these issues out in his novel and why are they important?
Intro
Thesis-state the relevant themes/issues in both and their importance
Example 1
Case issue
Novel issue
Relevance/importance
Example 2
Case issue
Novel issue
Relevance/importance
Conclusion
Major lessons taught from both
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Students completed the following assignment and continued with their PhotoStory projects:
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 114-120
How does Placida Linera unknowingly contribute to Santiago’s murder?
Explain the line “They didn’t hear the shouts of the whole town, frightened by its own crime.”
Why doesn’t Santiago fall to the ground during the murder? What is he holding after the twins finish stabbing him?
Why do you think the author chose to end the novel this way? Explain.
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 114-120
How does Placida Linera unknowingly contribute to Santiago’s murder?
Explain the line “They didn’t hear the shouts of the whole town, frightened by its own crime.”
Why doesn’t Santiago fall to the ground during the murder? What is he holding after the twins finish stabbing him?
Why do you think the author chose to end the novel this way? Explain.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Students completed the following assignment before working on their PhotoStory projects:
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 96-104
How do the people who did nothing to prevent the murder console themselves?
How is the town described after the murder? Why are troop reinforcements necessary?
What evidence points to Santiago being the man who slept with Angela?
What is the significance of the twins’ challenge?
What is Santiago’s reaction to hearing about the twins’ intent to murder him?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 96-104
How do the people who did nothing to prevent the murder console themselves?
How is the town described after the murder? Why are troop reinforcements necessary?
What evidence points to Santiago being the man who slept with Angela?
What is the significance of the twins’ challenge?
What is Santiago’s reaction to hearing about the twins’ intent to murder him?
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Chronicle of a Death Foretold/Research
Students will be working on a research assingment this week dealing with honor killings and bystander apathy.
Students completed the following assignment in class before beginning their research assignment:
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 85-95
Compare the treatment of Bayardo San Roman to the treatment of Santiago’s corpse.
How long was Angela Vicario married?
What happens to the widower Xius’ house? What is significant about the description of the wedding car?
What became of Angela Vicario?
Explain the significance of the following lines:
“I tried to get that truth out of her myself…”
“Don’t beat it to death , cousing.”
6. Explain Angela’s and Bayardo’s relationship.
Research assignment
PhotoStory research assignment.
30pts
You are to research a case involving either bystander apathy or honor killing.
I have provided some links for you to use. Your PhotoStory project must tell the story of the case you have been assigned. You MUST use images, text, and narration that is appropriate. These cases are graphic in nature.
Include all details of the case. Victims, perpetrators, time, place, reasons, details, murder weapons, people involved, resolution, etc.
Again, these crimes are graphic in nature so find images that are appropriate. You don’t necessarily need actual crime scene photos. Everything must be tastefully done. Treat these as though you are reporting the news story.
Students completed the following assignment in class before beginning their research assignment:
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 85-95
Compare the treatment of Bayardo San Roman to the treatment of Santiago’s corpse.
How long was Angela Vicario married?
What happens to the widower Xius’ house? What is significant about the description of the wedding car?
What became of Angela Vicario?
Explain the significance of the following lines:
“I tried to get that truth out of her myself…”
“Don’t beat it to death , cousing.”
6. Explain Angela’s and Bayardo’s relationship.
Research assignment
PhotoStory research assignment.
30pts
You are to research a case involving either bystander apathy or honor killing.
I have provided some links for you to use. Your PhotoStory project must tell the story of the case you have been assigned. You MUST use images, text, and narration that is appropriate. These cases are graphic in nature.
Include all details of the case. Victims, perpetrators, time, place, reasons, details, murder weapons, people involved, resolution, etc.
Again, these crimes are graphic in nature so find images that are appropriate. You don’t necessarily need actual crime scene photos. Everything must be tastefully done. Treat these as though you are reporting the news story.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Students completed the following assignment in class:
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 72-84
What is ironic about the words used to describe the autopsy? (consider the murder)
What is the significance of the wound on Santiago's hand? How do you think he received it? How many mortal wounds did he have?
Is Santiago's body treated with respect? Support with evidence from the text.
How does Maria Alejandrina Cervantes mourn? Why can't she be with the narrator?
How do the Vicario brothers deal with the murder?
Who do most people believe is the true victim? What does this say about the culture?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 72-84
What is ironic about the words used to describe the autopsy? (consider the murder)
What is the significance of the wound on Santiago's hand? How do you think he received it? How many mortal wounds did he have?
Is Santiago's body treated with respect? Support with evidence from the text.
How does Maria Alejandrina Cervantes mourn? Why can't she be with the narrator?
How do the Vicario brothers deal with the murder?
Who do most people believe is the true victim? What does this say about the culture?
Friday, February 20, 2009
Kitty Genovese
Students examined the idea of "bystander apathy" by listening to an account of the Kitty Genovese murder. The audio clip can be found on the link I have provided.
Chronicle of a Death Foretold
This week students have completed the following assignments:
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 48-59
What is ironic about where the twins surrender?
Explain the significance of the line "We killed him openly…but we're innocent."
Explain the significance of the line "but had done much more than could be imagined to have someone to stop them from killing him, and they had failed."
Why didn't Faustino Santos believe the twins?
How many people told Lazaro Aponte that the twins were going to kill Santiago?
What did the twins do while sharpening their knives the second time?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 60-71
Which twin decided to kill Santiago? What is the Mayor’s role?
Explain the significance of the line “So he put the knife in his hand and dragged him off almost by force in search of their sister’s lost honor.” What is the lost honor referring to? Which twin is doing the dragging?
Explain the significance of the line “Honor doesn’t wait.”
What is Maria Alejandrina Cervantes’s profession?
What does Father Amador do when he learns of the twins’ intentions?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 48-59
What is ironic about where the twins surrender?
Explain the significance of the line "We killed him openly…but we're innocent."
Explain the significance of the line "but had done much more than could be imagined to have someone to stop them from killing him, and they had failed."
Why didn't Faustino Santos believe the twins?
How many people told Lazaro Aponte that the twins were going to kill Santiago?
What did the twins do while sharpening their knives the second time?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 60-71
Which twin decided to kill Santiago? What is the Mayor’s role?
Explain the significance of the line “So he put the knife in his hand and dragged him off almost by force in search of their sister’s lost honor.” What is the lost honor referring to? Which twin is doing the dragging?
Explain the significance of the line “Honor doesn’t wait.”
What is Maria Alejandrina Cervantes’s profession?
What does Father Amador do when he learns of the twins’ intentions?
Friday, February 13, 2009
Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Students have completed the following assignments this week:
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 3-12
What information does the first paragraph of the novel give you about the story that is going to unfold?
Whose death is the novel centered on? When did this murder occur? How do you know it was murder?
What is Santiago wearing?
Fill in your character chart for the following:
Narrator
Santiago Nasar
Placido Linero
Victoria Guzman
Divina Flor
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 13-24
Why did Victoria Guzman want Santiago dead?
Provide an example of how Santiago was almost warned of the plot to kill him.
Who are the killers?
Who was Santiago going to marry?
Why doesn’t Don Lazaro Aponte warn Santiago?
What is Angela Vicario’s role in the story?
What is the commotion of the murder compared to?
Character chart
Pedro Vicario
Pablo Vicario
Margot Santiaga
Cristo Bedoya
Flora Miguel
Don Lazaro Aponte
Angela Vicario
Luisa Santiaga
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 25-36
What was Bayardo San Roman’s purpose for going to the island? What does the line “When I wake up…remind me that I’m going to marry her” imply?
How did Angela Vicario feel about Bayardo? Provide a line for support.
What does the line “love can be learned too” say about the culture of the people in this story?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 37-47
What is the significance of the widower Xius’ death? What does it say about people like Bayardo?
What is ironic about the following: “she and the blind father accompanied her to watch over her honor”? What is her “honor” in this case?
What is the only proof a man has that his bride is a virgin? What does this say about this culture?
What do the twins have in the backyard? What is the significance of this concerning the murder?
What is the significance of the following: “He’d estimated that they’d set up floral decorations in the church equal in cost to those for fourteen first-class funerals”?
How does Angela’s mother react to her being returned the night of their wedding?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 3-12
What information does the first paragraph of the novel give you about the story that is going to unfold?
Whose death is the novel centered on? When did this murder occur? How do you know it was murder?
What is Santiago wearing?
Fill in your character chart for the following:
Narrator
Santiago Nasar
Placido Linero
Victoria Guzman
Divina Flor
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 13-24
Why did Victoria Guzman want Santiago dead?
Provide an example of how Santiago was almost warned of the plot to kill him.
Who are the killers?
Who was Santiago going to marry?
Why doesn’t Don Lazaro Aponte warn Santiago?
What is Angela Vicario’s role in the story?
What is the commotion of the murder compared to?
Character chart
Pedro Vicario
Pablo Vicario
Margot Santiaga
Cristo Bedoya
Flora Miguel
Don Lazaro Aponte
Angela Vicario
Luisa Santiaga
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 25-36
What was Bayardo San Roman’s purpose for going to the island? What does the line “When I wake up…remind me that I’m going to marry her” imply?
How did Angela Vicario feel about Bayardo? Provide a line for support.
What does the line “love can be learned too” say about the culture of the people in this story?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 37-47
What is the significance of the widower Xius’ death? What does it say about people like Bayardo?
What is ironic about the following: “she and the blind father accompanied her to watch over her honor”? What is her “honor” in this case?
What is the only proof a man has that his bride is a virgin? What does this say about this culture?
What do the twins have in the backyard? What is the significance of this concerning the murder?
What is the significance of the following: “He’d estimated that they’d set up floral decorations in the church equal in cost to those for fourteen first-class funerals”?
How does Angela’s mother react to her being returned the night of their wedding?
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Honor research project-30pts
You are to select 2 items from the following list to research:
Samurai
Marines
College
Native Americans
Boy scouts
Spartans
Family-honor killings
Mafia
Police
Gangs
The focus for each will be the code of honor they live by.
You must then create either a PhotoStory slide show or a PowerPoint presentation that includes the following information:
Basic rules of conduct
Treatment of women/spouses
Penalty for loss of honor
Saying/slogan to live by
Rules you follow/don’t agree with
Comparison of the two codes
You are to select 2 items from the following list to research:
Samurai
Marines
College
Native Americans
Boy scouts
Spartans
Family-honor killings
Mafia
Police
Gangs
The focus for each will be the code of honor they live by.
You must then create either a PhotoStory slide show or a PowerPoint presentation that includes the following information:
Basic rules of conduct
Treatment of women/spouses
Penalty for loss of honor
Saying/slogan to live by
Rules you follow/don’t agree with
Comparison of the two codes
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Honor
Students are currently working on the following project in class:
Honor research project-30pts-Due Friday 2/6
You are to select 2 items from the following list to research:
Samurai
Marines
College
Native Americans
Boy scouts
Spartans
Family-honor killings
Mafia
Police
Gangs
The focus for each will be the code of honor they live by.
You must then create either a PhotoStory slide show or a PowerPoint presentation that includes the following information:
Basic rules of conduct
Treatment of women/spouses
Penalty for loss of honor
Saying/slogan to live by
Rules you follow/don’t agree with
Comparison of the two codes
Honor research project-30pts-Due Friday 2/6
You are to select 2 items from the following list to research:
Samurai
Marines
College
Native Americans
Boy scouts
Spartans
Family-honor killings
Mafia
Police
Gangs
The focus for each will be the code of honor they live by.
You must then create either a PhotoStory slide show or a PowerPoint presentation that includes the following information:
Basic rules of conduct
Treatment of women/spouses
Penalty for loss of honor
Saying/slogan to live by
Rules you follow/don’t agree with
Comparison of the two codes
Monday, February 2, 2009
Journal-Honor
What is your definition of honor? What is your code of honor? In other words, what strict rules do you live by? What kinds of things would make a person lose their honor? How far would you be willing to go to preserve your honor?
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Mid-term review
The students received a mid-term review packet today. The mid-term will consist of 2 passages that require multiple-choice and open-ended responses. The students will also complete an essay dealing with the topic of morality as it is presented in Montana 1948, The Stranger, and The Pearl.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
The Pearl essay
The students completed the following assignment today:
The Pearl
Final Essay-50pts
Throughout the novella, the pearl of the world has gone through several symbolic changes. At different points it represents different things to the characters and the audience. In a well-organized essay you must present 3 different interpretations of what the pearl represents in the novella. You must support your findings with examples from the text. Remember, it can mean different things to different people-including the reader.
The Pearl
Final Essay-50pts
Throughout the novella, the pearl of the world has gone through several symbolic changes. At different points it represents different things to the characters and the audience. In a well-organized essay you must present 3 different interpretations of what the pearl represents in the novella. You must support your findings with examples from the text. Remember, it can mean different things to different people-including the reader.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
The Pearl
The students completed the following assignment today:
The Pearl
Chapter 6-20pts
Find three examples of descriptive language that are used in this chapter to help describe the journey of the family. How do these examples also help you to understand the mood and emotions of the family?
Who are the trackers? How do they help to determine the family’s journey? What happens to the trackers? What happens to the family? What happens to the pearl of the world? How do you respond to the conclusion of the novel? Why?
The students completed the following assignment Tuesday:
The Pearl
Chapter 5 -20pts
What does Juana try to do in the beginning of this chapter? Why? What is Kino’s response? What does Juana believe about Kino? Is the narrator sympathetic to Juana? Why or why not? What does Juana see “lying in the path ahead of her”? What has Kino done? Why? How does Juana respond? Why?
What happens to the canoe? What happens to the brush house? What do the neighbors believe has happened to Kino, Juana, and Coyotito? Where do the three of them go? Why? What do they decide to do when they get there? What help do they receive? What are the different attitudes toward the pearl of the world in this chapter? How can you tell?
The Pearl
Chapter 6-20pts
Find three examples of descriptive language that are used in this chapter to help describe the journey of the family. How do these examples also help you to understand the mood and emotions of the family?
Who are the trackers? How do they help to determine the family’s journey? What happens to the trackers? What happens to the family? What happens to the pearl of the world? How do you respond to the conclusion of the novel? Why?
The students completed the following assignment Tuesday:
The Pearl
Chapter 5 -20pts
What does Juana try to do in the beginning of this chapter? Why? What is Kino’s response? What does Juana believe about Kino? Is the narrator sympathetic to Juana? Why or why not? What does Juana see “lying in the path ahead of her”? What has Kino done? Why? How does Juana respond? Why?
What happens to the canoe? What happens to the brush house? What do the neighbors believe has happened to Kino, Juana, and Coyotito? Where do the three of them go? Why? What do they decide to do when they get there? What help do they receive? What are the different attitudes toward the pearl of the world in this chapter? How can you tell?
Monday, January 12, 2009
The Pearl-ch 4
The students completed the following assignment in class today:
The Pearl
Chapter 4-20pts
How do the people of the town behave the following morning? Why do they follow Kino to the office of the pearl buyer? What is the importance of the sermon discussed by Juan Tomas and Kino? What do the pearl buyers say about Kino’s pearl? Why? How does Kino respond?
What does Kino decide to do with the pearl? What does he fight outside the brush house in the dark? What does Juana say about the pearl? Why? Why does she agree to accompany Kino on his journey?
The Pearl
Chapter 4-20pts
How do the people of the town behave the following morning? Why do they follow Kino to the office of the pearl buyer? What is the importance of the sermon discussed by Juan Tomas and Kino? What do the pearl buyers say about Kino’s pearl? Why? How does Kino respond?
What does Kino decide to do with the pearl? What does he fight outside the brush house in the dark? What does Juana say about the pearl? Why? Why does she agree to accompany Kino on his journey?
Friday, January 9, 2009
The Pearl
Students completed the following assignment today:
The Pearl
Chapter 3-20pts
What are the reactions of the townspeople to the pearl? Why? What does Kino believe about the pearl? Why? Who else comes to visit? What differences do you notice in the behavior of these men toward Kino, Juana, and Coyotito? Why does their behavior seem to change?
What happens in the middle of the night? Why? Why does Juana say that the pearl is evil? What does she say will be the consequences of this evil? Why does Kino disagree with her? Why do Juana and Kino “begin this day with hope”?
The Pearl
Chapter 3-20pts
What are the reactions of the townspeople to the pearl? Why? What does Kino believe about the pearl? Why? Who else comes to visit? What differences do you notice in the behavior of these men toward Kino, Juana, and Coyotito? Why does their behavior seem to change?
What happens in the middle of the night? Why? Why does Juana say that the pearl is evil? What does she say will be the consequences of this evil? Why does Kino disagree with her? Why do Juana and Kino “begin this day with hope”?
Thursday, January 8, 2009
The Pearl ch 2
The students completed the following assingment today:
The Pearl
Chapter 2-20pts
What work does Kino do? Where does he do it? What is “the one thing of value that he owned in the world”? From whom did Kino inherit this thing? Why is this thing important to Kino, and why is it important to the story?
List three details that are used to describe the Gulf. How might these details also describe the characters? How are these details important to the story? What does Kino find in the Gulf? How does each of the three main characters respond to Kino’s find?
Students then worked on a Study Island assignment.
The Pearl
Chapter 2-20pts
What work does Kino do? Where does he do it? What is “the one thing of value that he owned in the world”? From whom did Kino inherit this thing? Why is this thing important to Kino, and why is it important to the story?
List three details that are used to describe the Gulf. How might these details also describe the characters? How are these details important to the story? What does Kino find in the Gulf? How does each of the three main characters respond to Kino’s find?
Students then worked on a Study Island assignment.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
The Pearl
The students completed the following assignment in class today:
The Pearl
Chapter 1-20pts
Parable-a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.
Opening Page
What is the story that is told in the town? What are the results of the story having been “told so often”? What is the purpose of telling the story?
Who are the three main characters of the story? How can you tell?
Chapter 1
List the major events in the first chapter. Why are these events important? What different songs or music does Kino hear in his mind? How are these songs related to the major events of the chapter?
Where did the doctor live before living in the town? Of what race and social class is the doctor? Of what race and social class is Kino? What is the doctor’s attitude toward people of Kino’s race and social class? What is Kino’s attitude toward the doctor? What is the narrator’s attitude toward the doctor? How can you tell?
The Pearl
Chapter 1-20pts
Parable-a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.
Opening Page
What is the story that is told in the town? What are the results of the story having been “told so often”? What is the purpose of telling the story?
Who are the three main characters of the story? How can you tell?
Chapter 1
List the major events in the first chapter. Why are these events important? What different songs or music does Kino hear in his mind? How are these songs related to the major events of the chapter?
Where did the doctor live before living in the town? Of what race and social class is the doctor? Of what race and social class is Kino? What is the doctor’s attitude toward people of Kino’s race and social class? What is Kino’s attitude toward the doctor? What is the narrator’s attitude toward the doctor? How can you tell?
Monday, January 5, 2009
Journal #10
How important is wealth in our society? How important is it to you? Write a brief commentary on this issue. Are people changed by sudden wealth? Is suddenly becoming rich always a good thing? Explain.
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