5th Period - Imirian English 11-Period 5 (2020-21) Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Arpy Imirian
- Term
- 2020-2021
- Department
- English
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
1. Add a Slide to this presentation.
2. Put your name on your slide
3. Include the following on your slide:
Your favorite meme (keep in classy)
Your favorite corny joke
If you could have dinner with a celebrity who would it be and why?--2-3 sentences
*****Be prepared to share!
2. Put your name on your slide
3. Include the following on your slide:
Your favorite meme (keep in classy)
Your favorite corny joke
If you could have dinner with a celebrity who would it be and why?--2-3 sentences
*****Be prepared to share!
Due:
1. Construct the final draft of your essay using this template.
2.Use your prewriting documents to help guide you.
3.Reference the Rubric to make sure that you have included all of the required elements.
4.Submit FINAL to turnitin.com by S 3/28 @ 11:59 pm.
2.Use your prewriting documents to help guide you.
3.Reference the Rubric to make sure that you have included all of the required elements.
4.Submit FINAL to turnitin.com by S 3/28 @ 11:59 pm.
Due:
1. Read “The Butler” by Dahl.
2. Then, select and respond to ONE(1) of the questions below in 3-5 complete sentences.
a. Why is it that the butler, who is supposed to be of lower class since he is a servant, is much more versed in the finer things of life than his boss?
b. Why is the characterization of Mr. Cleaver ironic when compared to that of the butler?
c. Do the butler and Monsieur Estragon actually get the best of Mr. Cleaver, or is the joke really on the servants? How do you know?
d. What is the theme of the selection? Why?
e. What would you predict to be next for these two servants after they leave their position with Mr. Cleaver?
2. Then, select and respond to ONE(1) of the questions below in 3-5 complete sentences.
a. Why is it that the butler, who is supposed to be of lower class since he is a servant, is much more versed in the finer things of life than his boss?
b. Why is the characterization of Mr. Cleaver ironic when compared to that of the butler?
c. Do the butler and Monsieur Estragon actually get the best of Mr. Cleaver, or is the joke really on the servants? How do you know?
d. What is the theme of the selection? Why?
e. What would you predict to be next for these two servants after they leave their position with Mr. Cleaver?
Due:
After studying the text, select and respond to one(1) of the questions below in 3-5 complete sentences:
1.Why is the gap between the rich and poor widening in America?
2.How did people like Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, Sam Walton, and Walt Disney become the exception and not the rule?
3.How is Gatsby able to break the glass barrier between the social classes?
4.What behaviors does he adopt to blend in?
5.Why do people from the upper classes suspect his origins? How do you know?
1.Why is the gap between the rich and poor widening in America?
2.How did people like Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, Sam Walton, and Walt Disney become the exception and not the rule?
3.How is Gatsby able to break the glass barrier between the social classes?
4.What behaviors does he adopt to blend in?
5.Why do people from the upper classes suspect his origins? How do you know?
Due:
**Construct a 3-5 sentence summary of what we read in class today.
**Any work copied from Quizlet, Shmoop, Sparknotes, etc. will receive an automatic zero(0).
**Any work copied from Quizlet, Shmoop, Sparknotes, etc. will receive an automatic zero(0).
Due:
Select and respond to ONE(1) of the questions below in 3-5 complete sentences:
1.How are seasons used in constructing this novel?
2.Who is Dan Cody and what is his significance in Gatsby's life?
3.How does Nick's statement "You're worth the whole bunch put together" show a change in Nick from the beginning of the novel?
4.How does T. J. Eckleberg affect Mr. Wilson?
Plagiarism =0
1.How are seasons used in constructing this novel?
2.Who is Dan Cody and what is his significance in Gatsby's life?
3.How does Nick's statement "You're worth the whole bunch put together" show a change in Nick from the beginning of the novel?
4.How does T. J. Eckleberg affect Mr. Wilson?
Plagiarism =0
Due:
**Construct a 3-5 sentence summary of what we read in class today.
**Any work copied from Quizlet, Shmoop, Sparknotes, etc. will receive an automatic zero(0).
**Any work copied from Quizlet, Shmoop, Sparknotes, etc. will receive an automatic zero(0).
Due:
Select and respond to ONE(1) of the questions below in 3-5 complete sentences:
1.Compare George Wilson and Tom. What did each man learn about his wife and how did they each react?
2.If Daisy says she's never loved Tom, is there someone whom she thinks she loves?
3.Describe the fight between Gatsby and Tom. What do these men think of each other? How are they similar and how are they different?
4.What was significant about Nick's 30th birthday?
**Plagiarism=0.
1.Compare George Wilson and Tom. What did each man learn about his wife and how did they each react?
2.If Daisy says she's never loved Tom, is there someone whom she thinks she loves?
3.Describe the fight between Gatsby and Tom. What do these men think of each other? How are they similar and how are they different?
4.What was significant about Nick's 30th birthday?
**Plagiarism=0.
Due:
*Construct a 3-5 sentence summary of what we read in class today.
***Plagiarism =0
***Plagiarism =0
Due:
**Construct a 3-5 sentence summary of what we read in class today.
**Any work copied from Quizlet, Shmoop, Sparknotes, etc. will receive an automatic zero(0).
**Any work copied from Quizlet, Shmoop, Sparknotes, etc. will receive an automatic zero(0).
Due:
**Construct a 3-5 sentence summary of what we read in class today.
**Any work copied from Quizlet, Shmoop, Sparknotes, etc. will receive an automatic zero(0).
**Any work copied from Quizlet, Shmoop, Sparknotes, etc. will receive an automatic zero(0).
Due:
Select and respond to one(1) of the questions:
1.What role does Meyer Wolfsheim play in the novel? Why is there so much focus on his nose and what does this tell you about Fitzgerald's politics?
2.What does Jordan's story of Daisy's marriage reveal about Daisy?
3.Why did Gatsby want Daisy to see his house?
4.Nick says, "There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the tired." What does Nick mean? How does each character in the novel fit into this schema?
**Responses must be 3-5 sentences. Plagiarism =0.
1.What role does Meyer Wolfsheim play in the novel? Why is there so much focus on his nose and what does this tell you about Fitzgerald's politics?
2.What does Jordan's story of Daisy's marriage reveal about Daisy?
3.Why did Gatsby want Daisy to see his house?
4.Nick says, "There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the tired." What does Nick mean? How does each character in the novel fit into this schema?
**Responses must be 3-5 sentences. Plagiarism =0.
Due:
**Construct a 3-5 sentence summary of what we read in class today.
**Any work copied from Quizlet, Shmoop, Sparknotes, etc. will receive an automatic zero(0).
**Any work copied from Quizlet, Shmoop, Sparknotes, etc. will receive an automatic zero(0).
Due:
**Construct a 3-5 sentence summary of what we read in class today.
**Any work copied from Quizlet, Shmoop, Sparknotes, etc. will receive an automatic zero(0).
**Any work copied from Quizlet, Shmoop, Sparknotes, etc. will receive an automatic zero(0).
Due:
**Construct a 3-5 sentence summary of what we read in class today.
**Any work copied from Quizlet, Shmoop, Sparknotes, etc. will receive an automatic zero(0).
**Any work copied from Quizlet, Shmoop, Sparknotes, etc. will receive an automatic zero(0).
Due:
Select and respond to ONE(1) of the questions below.
1.Notice how many times Fitzgerald uses the words hope or dream. Why does he do this?
2.Nick starts the novel by relaying his father's advice "Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had." List Nick's advantages. Does he reserve judgement in the novel?
3.Pay attention to time. What is the day and year during the first scene at Daisy's house?
4.Describe Nick. What facts do you know about him, and what do you infer about him? What image does the author use to describe Jordan Baker? What does it mean?
5.How does Nick react to Jordan?
6.What does Tom's behavior reveal about his character?
**Responses must be in 3-5 sentences.
1.Notice how many times Fitzgerald uses the words hope or dream. Why does he do this?
2.Nick starts the novel by relaying his father's advice "Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had." List Nick's advantages. Does he reserve judgement in the novel?
3.Pay attention to time. What is the day and year during the first scene at Daisy's house?
4.Describe Nick. What facts do you know about him, and what do you infer about him? What image does the author use to describe Jordan Baker? What does it mean?
5.How does Nick react to Jordan?
6.What does Tom's behavior reveal about his character?
**Responses must be in 3-5 sentences.
Due:
**Construct a 5-7 sentence summary of what we read in class today.
**Any work copied from Quizlet, Shmoop, Sparknotes, etc. will receive an automatic zero(0).
**Any work copied from Quizlet, Shmoop, Sparknotes, etc. will receive an automatic zero(0).
Due:
Task Directions:
1. Explore the Author Biography & Major Characters (attached below).
2.Select and respond to one(1) of the questions below:
a. In a society where “all men are created equal,” how do we have so many social classes? What are the classes based on today?
b. Some people think that having money leads to happiness. Do you agree? Why or why not? What are the advantages or disadvantages of being wealthy.
**Response must be 3-5 sentences.
1. Explore the Author Biography & Major Characters (attached below).
2.Select and respond to one(1) of the questions below:
a. In a society where “all men are created equal,” how do we have so many social classes? What are the classes based on today?
b. Some people think that having money leads to happiness. Do you agree? Why or why not? What are the advantages or disadvantages of being wealthy.
**Response must be 3-5 sentences.
Due:
*Attach your answers here
*Participation Category
*LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
*Participation Category
*LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Due:
11/19 DOI--Select and respond to one of the questions below in a complete sentence. Include the number of the question you are responding to.
1. Name three(3) complaints that the colonists had against the king.
2. What rights are specified in the Declaration?
3. What does Jefferson say is the purpose of government?
4. According to the Declaration, who gives people their rights?
**This will be a participation grade.
2. What rights are specified in the Declaration?
3. What does Jefferson say is the purpose of government?
4. According to the Declaration, who gives people their rights?
**This will be a participation grade.
Due:
11/6 What missing assignments have you summited? (List name of assignment(s), None submitted, or I have no missing work)
Due:
1.Made a copy of your Draft#1 and title it DRAFT #2
2.Share your essay with the people in your breakout room
3.Use the guideline on Slide 28 to peer review each others essays.
4.Submit your own essay (with all of the feedback & highlights) to Google Classroom under “U1C: Draft #2”
2.Share your essay with the people in your breakout room
3.Use the guideline on Slide 28 to peer review each others essays.
4.Submit your own essay (with all of the feedback & highlights) to Google Classroom under “U1C: Draft #2”
Due:
Each portion of the outline will be checked on the day that it is due. See agenda for details
Examples of common themes here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nJs35weWIzgg0ZT-3Yq18I1NQ3FxVBEW-zdRStRcv5Y/edit?usp=sharing
Examples of common themes here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nJs35weWIzgg0ZT-3Yq18I1NQ3FxVBEW-zdRStRcv5Y/edit?usp=sharing
Due:
10/19 Select and respond to ONE(1) of the questions below in 2-3 sentences. Be sure to include the number of the question you are responding to.
1.How do the townspeople react to Mr.Hooper’s veil?
2.Why does Elizabeth feel she should know about Mr.Hooper’s veil?
3.What effect does Mr. Hooper’s sermon have on the lawmakers who come to hear him?
4.What do the parishioners do while Mr.Hooper gives a sermon on concealed sin?
**This will be a participation grade.
2.Why does Elizabeth feel she should know about Mr.Hooper’s veil?
3.What effect does Mr. Hooper’s sermon have on the lawmakers who come to hear him?
4.What do the parishioners do while Mr.Hooper gives a sermon on concealed sin?
**This will be a participation grade.
Due:
10/15 Select and respond to ONE(1) of the questions below in 2-3 sentences. Be sure to include the number of the question you are responding to.
1. Why are Tom and his wife unhappy?
2.What bargain does Tom make with the devil?
3. Why does Tom begin praying and reading the Bible?
4. What does the devil do to Tom at the end of the tale?
**This will be a participation grade.
2.What bargain does Tom make with the devil?
3. Why does Tom begin praying and reading the Bible?
4. What does the devil do to Tom at the end of the tale?
**This will be a participation grade.
Due:
1. How many people have hanged already, and why does Danforth refuse to postpone any hangings?
2. Give one reason why Giles Corey was smart for not admitting or denying the charges against him.
3. Why would Proctor admit, but not sign, a confession of his guilt?
4. How does Proctor think Danforth is using him?
2. Give one reason why Giles Corey was smart for not admitting or denying the charges against him.
3. Why would Proctor admit, but not sign, a confession of his guilt?
4. How does Proctor think Danforth is using him?
Due:
Make a copy of this document to use for your Fakebook.
If working with a partner, be sure to submit your own copy.
If working with a partner, be sure to submit your own copy.
Due:
Attach the PDF of your Wanted Poster here.
How to save poster:
1. Click on the download arrow located at the top right of your poster
2. Select "Download as a PDF" or "Download a free watermark draft"
3. Go to your Google Drive
4.Click "New"-->"File Upload"
5. Select your poster from your Downloads folder
6. Go to Classroom and upload/attach your poster from your Drive
How to save poster:
1. Click on the download arrow located at the top right of your poster
2. Select "Download as a PDF" or "Download a free watermark draft"
3. Go to your Google Drive
4.Click "New"-->"File Upload"
5. Select your poster from your Downloads folder
6. Go to Classroom and upload/attach your poster from your Drive
Due:
*****.If working with a partner, 1 person will make a copy of this document and share it with the other person. BOTH PEOPLE MUST SUBMIT TO CLASSROOM INDIVIDUALLY!!
*****If working alone, make a copy of this document for yourself.
*****If working alone, make a copy of this document for yourself.
Due:
Read Act 1--pg. 141-145 (pdf)
Construct a 3-5 sentence objective summary of the text.
Construct a 3-5 sentence objective summary of the text.
Due:
Task Instructions:
Review the Syllabus
Identify three(3) questions you have
Use Google Form to sign Syllabus (must use GVUSD.org email)
Review the Syllabus
Identify three(3) questions you have
Use Google Form to sign Syllabus (must use GVUSD.org email)
Due:
Task Instructions:
Using the template below, create a schedule for yourself in order to help you stay organized during distance learning.
Your schedule should include at least two(2) techniques which help you based on your learning style survey results from yesterday.
Highlight the two(2) techniques on your weekly schedule.
Using the template below, create a schedule for yourself in order to help you stay organized during distance learning.
Your schedule should include at least two(2) techniques which help you based on your learning style survey results from yesterday.
Highlight the two(2) techniques on your weekly schedule.
Due:
“A learning style is an individual’s approach to learning based on strengths, weaknesses, and preferences. And knowing yourself as a learner is important if you want to achieve to the best of your ability.”
Task Instructions:
Complete this or this survey
Copy and paste your results to “Learning Style Survey Results”
Task Instructions:
Complete this or this survey
Copy and paste your results to “Learning Style Survey Results”
Due:
“A learning style is an individual’s approach to learning based on strengths, weaknesses, and preferences. And knowing yourself as a learner is important if you want to achieve to the best of your ability.”
Task Instructions:
Complete this or this survey
Copy and paste your results to “Learning Style Survey Results”
Task Instructions:
Complete this or this survey
Copy and paste your results to “Learning Style Survey Results”