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ct of SPHS

10/9/2019

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1. Write 8-10 lines about 3 people at SPHS

must include: description of person and of what they do
Do not put their name in the description

2. Rules

You may not do yourself
These MUST not be insulting ; be kind
No cursing/inappropriate language

Due 10/11

PRONUNCIATION QUIZ 10/11

Click here for the video.

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CT CHaracter

10/9/2019

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You will be assigned a character from the CT Prologue:

Get a piece of Copy Paper
Create a one pager including the following:
1. Title of who your character is
2. Drawing of the character based on their description
3. An anatomical annotation of each special piece/color to their "array"
4. A description of their personality
5. A description of their job/task
6. List who they may be associated with (their grouping) if it is listed. ie: church

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Friday 9/27, we began posters (7 groups/sections)

Here is the link where the entire set of sections can be found together, from Old English to Middle English:
https://www.thehistoryofenglish.com/history_old.html

On Monday, 10/7, there will be an open note quiz on this link. You may use your notes from the poster or take notes from the above link.

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9/25 - Assignment

9/25/2019

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LAST TIME! Click here for the notebook
Using the lessons we've done in the past, finalize the perfect (or close to it) college essay! Your grade will be based on the following:

___5 pts : Strong attention grabber
___ 5 pts: Descriptive details to tell a story
___ 10 pts: at least 3 qualities that SELL yourself
___ 5 pts: Clear and smooth flow to your writing
___ 5 pts: Little to no errors in conventions of writing
___ 5 pts: Strong title that captures the attention of readers
___ 5 pts EXTRA CREDIT: proof of improvement from finished rough draft.
*rough drafts with less than 500 words or that were not turned in will not count

7th - Canterbury Tales

Gather in groups of 3-4 with at least two laptops
For the next 40 minutes, you and your group will complete an Escape Challenge like assignment reviewing the aspects of this time period.
First group to complete the assignment correctly will receive extra credit on their college essay :)
Click the link below to get started BUT ONLY WHEN MONTOYA SAYS "GO!'

https://sites.google.com/view/canterburybreakout/home

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9/23 - College Articles

9/23/2019

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Due 9/25

Read the following articles.
Follow the directions on what to take notes for
Answer the questions

Article #1 : Will the right college major get you a job?
Article #2: Avoid student debt
Article #3: Double - Major benefits

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9/19 - College essay

9/19/2019

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Get your college essay

Essence Objects Exercise:

After writing your 20 objects, select 3 main objects, and write 3 individual paragraphs for each object.

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After reading my brief feedback, please complete the following:

collegeessayswaystoformatyouressay.pdf
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Annotate your essay proving these elements are included within the essay.
Annotate w/ brief detail and turn into class folder
**IF THEY ARENT IN THE ESSAY - add them!!!
No assignment turned in by end of block = zero.

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9/13 - Theme project

9/13/2019

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Upload to class notebook

https://www.pottstownschools.org/Downloads/Beowulf2.pdf

Due Tuesday 9/17
1) Select 3 themes from Beowulf
*Find text evidence to support and analyze the theme with insightful thoughts with at least 7 sentences each.

2) Select 3 allusions
* Cite the text and analyze their importance to developing the story and helping its meaning. Responses should be about 5-7 sentences.

3) SELECT ONE OF THE TWO:

Create images for each of the themes:
- Demonstrate with imagery how the theme affects the story and its overall meaning to the reader.
- attached to image, construct a paragraph summary about how the image reflect the theme. Cite specific lines from the text that support your analysis.
- IMAGES MUST BE OF QUALITY & NOT PRINTED OFF THE INTERNET.
Select 3 songs that represent the themes
- Give title and artist of song
- Must have a two paragraph analysis of how lyrics connect to the theme of the story ; how could this song reflect how the story developed it's message?
- Cite specific lyrics in comparison to lines within the text.

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Beowulf 9/11

9/11/2019

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Individual quiz

Click here for a PDF of the text if you'd rather use this.

Turn textbook to page 426 for first four questions on analyzing the text. Answer in complete sentences.

These questions are based on the text in the close reader.
On the same sheet of paper, still individual, complete the following questions.
1. How does the poet show that the dragon is similar to Beowulf? What are those similarities? Support your answer with textual evidence.
2. Explain the irony seen on page 90; if using the pdf, see me for help.

"Death of Beowulf"
3. How does Beowulf summarize his 50 year reign? What ideals are reflected in his speech? Support your answer with explicit textual evidence.
4. In what way the Geats actions reflect Beowulf's wshes . How do they reflect the values of society?

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Beowulf 9/9

9/9/2019

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Access Beowulf text here: https://www.pottstownschools.org/Downloads/Beowulf2.pdf

Read "the last battle"
Create a Venn Diagram: (DUE TODAY)
1. Compare and contrast Beowulf & a fictional hero
2. Have at least 3-5 points on each side and then 3 commonalities
  *DO NOT do the same fictional hero as your friend. It will not count.
Read "Death and mourning"
Watch the following video:
Dragon Fight:
Part 1
Part 2

6. Create a T Chart that distinguishes the differences and similarities between the video and text version of the battle with the dragon. Have at least 3 similarities and 3 differences. (If finished today & done well, 5 pts. extra credit)

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