Sheffield Period4-2022-S1 Assignments
- Instructor
- Leslie Sheffield
- Term
- 2021-2022 School Year
- Department
- English
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Create a cartoon strip story of your own using the plot diagram as a template. You may use 6 to 10 cells depending on your needs.
Short Story Cartoon strip DIRECTIONS:
• Learning Target: I can demonstrate my understanding of the elements of plot
Success Criteria: I can create a comic strip illustrating each element of plot from a short story I have read.
• Complete the Cartoon strip (similar to a Graphic novel) for your selected short story.
• You MUST use: textbook, study guide, plot diagrams.
• Choose the short story YOU KNOW and LIKE the BEST and RE-READ it. Take careful notes on a new Plot Diagram form.
Directions:
• 1. Write your name, date, block, ON the BACK, upper RIGHT hand corner of your paper.
• 2. The comic should read LEFT to RIGHT in a logical/sequential order
• 3. Use: pictures you draw; speech balloon (bubbles); thought balloon (bubble); authentic characters; AND color
• 4. Neatness and accuracy count
• 5. Each frame MUST use color
• 6. Pretend your audience has NOT read your selected short story. Make sure you add enough detail to tell the story accurately.
• 7. You must use captions (description boxes), speech balloons, thought balloons, and sound effects (also drawn in display letters) to help tell your short story.
Due Date: _____________________________________
Short Story Cartoon strip DIRECTIONS:
• Learning Target: I can demonstrate my understanding of the elements of plot
Success Criteria: I can create a comic strip illustrating each element of plot from a short story I have read.
• Complete the Cartoon strip (similar to a Graphic novel) for your selected short story.
• You MUST use: textbook, study guide, plot diagrams.
• Choose the short story YOU KNOW and LIKE the BEST and RE-READ it. Take careful notes on a new Plot Diagram form.
Directions:
• 1. Write your name, date, block, ON the BACK, upper RIGHT hand corner of your paper.
• 2. The comic should read LEFT to RIGHT in a logical/sequential order
• 3. Use: pictures you draw; speech balloon (bubbles); thought balloon (bubble); authentic characters; AND color
• 4. Neatness and accuracy count
• 5. Each frame MUST use color
• 6. Pretend your audience has NOT read your selected short story. Make sure you add enough detail to tell the story accurately.
• 7. You must use captions (description boxes), speech balloons, thought balloons, and sound effects (also drawn in display letters) to help tell your short story.
Due Date: _____________________________________
Due:
Marionettes, Inc. Day 2: Narrative and POV ***This will either be a project or a quiz grade. I haven't decided which yet
1. Watch the explanation. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QjeaOxkfVWD2FRP0BgwLBh48pcJUhd7G/view
2. Read the example: Mrs. Braling 2.
3. Read and go over the Writing Assignment
4. Complete the Writing Assignment. Be creative. I promise it will make a difference on the grade. If you need additional time, I would be willing to grade this tomorrow as well. But, no longer than that.
2. Read the example: Mrs. Braling 2.
3. Read and go over the Writing Assignment
4. Complete the Writing Assignment. Be creative. I promise it will make a difference on the grade. If you need additional time, I would be willing to grade this tomorrow as well. But, no longer than that.
Due:
1) Read "Marionettes Inc"
2) Plot Structure diagram
3). Marionettes Comprehension Questions
2) Plot Structure diagram
3). Marionettes Comprehension Questions
Due:
If you do this while we are out please email me that you did it and the date so I can find your scores.
NEXT WEEK'S ACHIEVE ARTICLES ARE THE LAST OF THESE ASSIGNMENTS. MAKE SURE YOU GET THESE DONE.
NEXT WEEK'S ACHIEVE ARTICLES ARE THE LAST OF THESE ASSIGNMENTS. MAKE SURE YOU GET THESE DONE.
Due:
Sound of Thunder Writing assignment.--Project grade. No LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE TAKEN. DUE at the end of class.
**If you didn't do the questions and chart already, don't bother. I won't grade it.
Consider the cause and effect relationship of traveling through time. Using that IDEA choose a period of American history to write a short story about visiting and the effects your visit caused.
Suggested time periods: Pre-colonial era, Colonial era, Revolutionary Period, the Civil War, the beginning of the Industrial Age or the Civil Rights Movement. Write a short story that is at least 500 words in length in which you tell the story about a character that is happy/upset about the consequences from an event where they traveled time.
Consider the cause and effect relationship of traveling through time. Using that IDEA choose a period of American history to write a short story about visiting and the effects your visit caused.
Suggested time periods: Pre-colonial era, Colonial era, Revolutionary Period, the Civil War, the beginning of the Industrial Age or the Civil Rights Movement. Write a short story that is at least 500 words in length in which you tell the story about a character that is happy/upset about the consequences from an event where they traveled time.
Due:
Sound of Thunder--I WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING THESE LATE. THEY WILL BE GRADED SHORTLY AFTER CLASS IS OVER.
You already have it listed as missing. It will only change if you do the work and turn it in.
1. Watch the introductory video--please enjoy our masterful film making skills.
2. As we read/listen fill in the senses chart
3. When we have finished the reading please answer the comprehension questions.
4. Fill out the plot structure chart.
1. Watch the introductory video--please enjoy our masterful film making skills.
2. As we read/listen fill in the senses chart
3. When we have finished the reading please answer the comprehension questions.
4. Fill out the plot structure chart.
Due:
1. Everyone should take part whether you read or just listen.
2. Create character notes as we go.
3. After we have read for the day, make sure you create a character chart that depicts how they are in THIS ACT of the play.
2. Create character notes as we go.
3. After we have read for the day, make sure you create a character chart that depicts how they are in THIS ACT of the play.
Due:
1. Watch the introductory video--Creepy Children in Horror
2. As we read create a plot chart that follows the steps of the story from Exposition to Denouement.
3. When we have finished the reading please answer the comprehension questions.
2. As we read create a plot chart that follows the steps of the story from Exposition to Denouement.
3. When we have finished the reading please answer the comprehension questions.
Due:
1. Watch the video on symbols2. Read/listen to the story.
3. Fill in the plot chart AS YOU READ. It will help you understand it.
4. Answer the few questions AND fill in the senses chart
3. Fill in the plot chart AS YOU READ. It will help you understand it.
4. Answer the few questions AND fill in the senses chart
Due:
If you do this while we are out please email me that you did it and the date so I can find your scores.
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Use your prewrite to create a 5 paragraph essay describing either Walter, Beneatha or Ruth. Consult my slides for assistance. ***IF your prewrite won't open, unsubmit. THIS IS DUE AT THE END OF CLASS. A 10 point penalty will be taken for anything late today. It's 10 points a day for it being late every day after that including weekends.
Due:
1. Log in to APcentral.colllegeboard.org
2. Take the second benchmark.
3. After you are done work on something that is missing whether it is an Achieve, CommonLit or Quill is up to you. It needs to stay quiet until EVERYONE is finished.
2. Take the second benchmark.
3. After you are done work on something that is missing whether it is an Achieve, CommonLit or Quill is up to you. It needs to stay quiet until EVERYONE is finished.
Due:
Using the text fill out the chart completely.
This is a grade. I WILL NOT ACCEPT IT LATE. IT MUST BE DONE TODAY!
FOREWARNING THE ESSAY WILL BE WRITTEN IN CLASS THURSDAY. IT IS A TIMED ESSAY SO IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED LATE.
This is a grade. I WILL NOT ACCEPT IT LATE. IT MUST BE DONE TODAY!
FOREWARNING THE ESSAY WILL BE WRITTEN IN CLASS THURSDAY. IT IS A TIMED ESSAY SO IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED LATE.
Due:
1. Everyone should take part whether you read or just listen.
2 Respond to the short answer question--answer with a paragraph
3. fill out the plot chart. Both will be separate grades.
2 Respond to the short answer question--answer with a paragraph
3. fill out the plot chart. Both will be separate grades.
Due:
1. Everyone should take part whether you read or just listen.
2. Create character notes as we go.
3. After we have read for the day, make sure you create a character chart that depicts how they are in THIS ACT of the play.
2. Create character notes as we go.
3. After we have read for the day, make sure you create a character chart that depicts how they are in THIS ACT of the play.
Due:
. Yes, it is for a grade.
Finish anything that you haven't for this week after you are done.
Finish anything that you haven't for this week after you are done.
Due:
1. Everyone should take part whether you read or just listen.
2. Create character notes as we go.
3. After we have read for the day, make sure you create a character chart that depicts how they are in THIS ACT of the play. The full set will be due at the end of next week. These may be digitally done or on paper.
4. Act I, Scene I Questions
2. Create character notes as we go.
3. After we have read for the day, make sure you create a character chart that depicts how they are in THIS ACT of the play. The full set will be due at the end of next week. These may be digitally done or on paper.
4. Act I, Scene I Questions
Due:
Read and answer the following questions. pg. 7-12 in the textbook.
Due:
1. Fill in the persuasive moves chart on the back page of your excerpt from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
2. Respond to the constructed response located in the attached document that you can type on to the right of this assignment.
3. Go to free online word cloud generator WORDCLOUDS.com
4. Create and attach a word cloud describing Tom Sawyer. It must have at least (See my example for Walter if you need further clarification.)
If you need help finding synonyms, I am a big fan of visuwords.com
2. Respond to the constructed response located in the attached document that you can type on to the right of this assignment.
3. Go to free online word cloud generator WORDCLOUDS.com
4. Create and attach a word cloud describing Tom Sawyer. It must have at least (See my example for Walter if you need further clarification.)
If you need help finding synonyms, I am a big fan of visuwords.com
Due:
1. Read Tom Sawyer. Annotate the text as you go using the attached she.
2. Create a One-pager demonstrating your PRIOR knowledge of literary terms.
Both items will need to be printed and written/created on the printed sheet.
2. Create a One-pager demonstrating your PRIOR knowledge of literary terms.
Both items will need to be printed and written/created on the printed sheet.
Due:
1. First use my MLA FORMATTING AN MLA PAPER to help you set up your paper correctly.
2. Attach or copy and paste it into the provided document.
3. You have 2 achieve lessons to do today: After Sundown and Mohawk Valley
2. Attach or copy and paste it into the provided document.
3. You have 2 achieve lessons to do today: After Sundown and Mohawk Valley
Due:
Look at the attachments. Check to make sure your grammar is correct. I noticed many of you had a lot of capitalization errors and a lot of missing commas.
Due:
First, let's look at an example of how an argument analysis essay can look.
Secondly, look at the "They Say sentence templates. I suggest the section on quotations...
Third, ADD a copy of your essay here. Then, Look at your work. Use some of these templates to help elevate your language. Begin revising your sentences.
Secondly, look at the "They Say sentence templates. I suggest the section on quotations...
Third, ADD a copy of your essay here. Then, Look at your work. Use some of these templates to help elevate your language. Begin revising your sentences.
Due:
I will go over my expectations in class today. Your final draft MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF CLASS TOMORROW OTHERWISE IT WILL RECEIVE NO GRADE AND NO COMMENTS FROM ME FOR A FINAL DRAFT.
Due:
A grade will appear in the gradebook either later today or early tomorrow.
Due:
1. Read the article again.
2.Fill out the document searching for evidence to be used in your essay next week.
2.Fill out the document searching for evidence to be used in your essay next week.
Due:
DO all 5 pieces. Yes, it is for a grade.
When you are done with this continue you working on finding the persuasion in Turkle's argument. We will be using it for our essay next week.
When you are done with this continue you working on finding the persuasion in Turkle's argument. We will be using it for our essay next week.
Due:
1. Read the article
2. Fill out the chart as discussed in class finding evidence for the differing points of view.
2. Fill out the chart as discussed in class finding evidence for the differing points of view.
Due:
1. Log in to APcentral.colllegeboard.org
2. Take the second benchmark.
3. When you are done, work on Quill.
2. Take the second benchmark.
3. When you are done, work on Quill.
Due:
2 articles--Inventor's Luck & Mission to Maaz
1, USE CLEVER TO LOGIN
2. Make sure you have done at least 5 articles by the end of class today in total.
1, USE CLEVER TO LOGIN
2. Make sure you have done at least 5 articles by the end of class today in total.
Due:
1. Look at the attached article.
2. Look at my example annotations.
3. Create your own annotation slideshow using the attached Student Version.
YOU MAY ONLY USE 2 SLIDES OF ETHOS, PATHOS OR LOGOS. Minimum of 7 slides.
2. Look at my example annotations.
3. Create your own annotation slideshow using the attached Student Version.
YOU MAY ONLY USE 2 SLIDES OF ETHOS, PATHOS OR LOGOS. Minimum of 7 slides.
Due:
Find Ethos, Pathos and Logos while watching Blackfish.
IF YOU MISS YOU NEED TO SCHEDULE A TIME TO VIEW THIS WITH ME AFTER SCHOOL.
IF YOU MISS YOU NEED TO SCHEDULE A TIME TO VIEW THIS WITH ME AFTER SCHOOL.
Due:
1. After completing the Edpuzzle grab a piece of white paper.
2. Fold it to create 6 squares on each side.
3. Create a small cartoon depicting SIX of the taught logical fallacies. Create your own. If I find a similar image to yours on the internet I will consider it cheating.
2. Fold it to create 6 squares on each side.
3. Create a small cartoon depicting SIX of the taught logical fallacies. Create your own. If I find a similar image to yours on the internet I will consider it cheating.
Due:
1. Read and respond to your Achieve assignment. Do all of it. "Tough Times on Easter Island"
2. Research 3 careers you are interested in on Achieve3000.
2. Research 3 careers you are interested in on Achieve3000.
Due:
1. As a class we will look at the slides and watch the appropriate videos.
2. The class will discuss how the argument was made.
3. Read the example paragraph.
4. Write your partnered analysis paragraph about either "A Bot to Watch Over me" or "Virtually Able'.--Please use chart paper to share with the class UNLESS YOU ARE AT HOME!
2. The class will discuss how the argument was made.
3. Read the example paragraph.
4. Write your partnered analysis paragraph about either "A Bot to Watch Over me" or "Virtually Able'.--Please use chart paper to share with the class UNLESS YOU ARE AT HOME!
Due:
1. CommonLit: The Power of Advertising
2. CommonLit: Here is What Happens When You Like a Brand on Facebook.
3. CommonLit: This Is Your Brain on Instagram
2. CommonLit: Here is What Happens When You Like a Brand on Facebook.
3. CommonLit: This Is Your Brain on Instagram
Due:
1. Yes, you must take the test.
2. Yes, it is a test grade.
3. Yes, you will have another one later on in the year.
Will there be a curve for the grade? Probably.
2. Yes, it is a test grade.
3. Yes, you will have another one later on in the year.
Will there be a curve for the grade? Probably.
Due:
1. Watch the video to remind you/review "Reality is Broken" by Dr. Jane McGonigal. Stop at 7:45.
2. Read "Stop Expecting Games to Build Empathy" While reading MARK on the text the evidence provided for their argument. Use a 1 to 5 scale demarcating where statements or evidence falls on the spectrum.
For example. 1 Anti-Gamers: "Fortnight is rotting your children's brain." 3 is neutral. 5 Pro-gamers "games actually make you more empathetic"
3. After reading, determine where you fall on the scale & why.
4. Respond to the questions in the handout attached.
2. Read "Stop Expecting Games to Build Empathy" While reading MARK on the text the evidence provided for their argument. Use a 1 to 5 scale demarcating where statements or evidence falls on the spectrum.
For example. 1 Anti-Gamers: "Fortnight is rotting your children's brain." 3 is neutral. 5 Pro-gamers "games actually make you more empathetic"
3. After reading, determine where you fall on the scale & why.
4. Respond to the questions in the handout attached.
Due:
See slides 5 and 6 for group directions.
I have attached the written piece if you need to see the word in context to find a figurative language use for it.
IF YOU ARE AT HOME, CHOOSE ONE OF THE WORDS TO FILL OUT THE DIAGRAM. I strongly recommend doing it on a piece of paper and then attaching a photograph to the assignment.
I have attached the written piece if you need to see the word in context to find a figurative language use for it.
IF YOU ARE AT HOME, CHOOSE ONE OF THE WORDS TO FILL OUT THE DIAGRAM. I strongly recommend doing it on a piece of paper and then attaching a photograph to the assignment.
Due:
Rhetorical Device Poster Project--See GOOGLE DOC for the rubric
I HAVE THE POSTER FOR YOU TO USE.
Your RHETORICAL DEVICE WILL BE ASSIGNED TO YOU!
Your Poster must include:The name of your RHETORICAL DEVICE (please make it artistic)Provide a clear concise definition so that anyone would understand it, 2 examples from at least 1 of the provided speeches and the name of the source. Explain or demonstrate HOW the quotes are examples of the rhetorical device listed.Graphic design or drawing that connects to either the rhetorical device or the quotes.
Guidelines:
∙ Use a ½ sheet of posterboard
∙ Written work must be in ink or typed
∙ Use markers/colored pencils for illustrations
∙ Include all of the following – arrange on the page any way you choose
Rhetorical Device List--Yes, the easy ones have been removed.
Allusion
Anadiplosis
Anaphora
Antithesis
Aporia
Apostrophe
Asyndeton
Cacophony
Catachresis
Chiasmus
Climax
Epistrophe
Eponym
Verbal Irony
Litotes
Oxymoron
Paradox
Polysyndeton
Syllepsis
Tautology
I HAVE THE POSTER FOR YOU TO USE.
Your RHETORICAL DEVICE WILL BE ASSIGNED TO YOU!
Your Poster must include:The name of your RHETORICAL DEVICE (please make it artistic)Provide a clear concise definition so that anyone would understand it, 2 examples from at least 1 of the provided speeches and the name of the source. Explain or demonstrate HOW the quotes are examples of the rhetorical device listed.Graphic design or drawing that connects to either the rhetorical device or the quotes.
Guidelines:
∙ Use a ½ sheet of posterboard
∙ Written work must be in ink or typed
∙ Use markers/colored pencils for illustrations
∙ Include all of the following – arrange on the page any way you choose
Rhetorical Device List--Yes, the easy ones have been removed.
Allusion
Anadiplosis
Anaphora
Antithesis
Aporia
Apostrophe
Asyndeton
Cacophony
Catachresis
Chiasmus
Climax
Epistrophe
Eponym
Verbal Irony
Litotes
Oxymoron
Paradox
Polysyndeton
Syllepsis
Tautology
Due:
When you come to school Monday, if you borrowed a laptop please bring it fully charged and the charger. You will turn them in BEFORE 1st period!
1. Log in with Clever like you did Tuesday. If you have forgotten how, return to Tuesday's instructions here on classroom.
2. Go to Achieve 3000
3. You have two lessons to do: Remembering 9/11 & How Far Does Free Speech Go?
4. Don't forget about your GIMKIT assignment!
When you finish both of those, you may finish any missing work that you have. Please be aware that most of what we have done during virtual will already be graded and in the gradebook by the time I see you Monday IN PERSON!!! I am looking forward to seeing all of you.
1. Log in with Clever like you did Tuesday. If you have forgotten how, return to Tuesday's instructions here on classroom.
2. Go to Achieve 3000
3. You have two lessons to do: Remembering 9/11 & How Far Does Free Speech Go?
4. Don't forget about your GIMKIT assignment!
When you finish both of those, you may finish any missing work that you have. Please be aware that most of what we have done during virtual will already be graded and in the gradebook by the time I see you Monday IN PERSON!!! I am looking forward to seeing all of you.
Due:
1. Go to Commonlit.org
2. Log in with Google.
3. Since you did the diagnostic yesterday, you should be ready to do today's assignment. Read the assigned text and answer ALL the questions (multiple choice and discussion questions.) Yes, you will receive a grade for how well you answered.
4. If you do the work early, please send me an email or drop in for the Google Meet so that I can mark you present.
2. Log in with Google.
3. Since you did the diagnostic yesterday, you should be ready to do today's assignment. Read the assigned text and answer ALL the questions (multiple choice and discussion questions.) Yes, you will receive a grade for how well you answered.
4. If you do the work early, please send me an email or drop in for the Google Meet so that I can mark you present.
Due:
Hi all!
I hope you are having a GREAT day!
You should now be able to log in and Level Set.
You MUST go to the BHS website, then Students, Clever Sign on, Log in with Clever
Do NOT log in with Google - that will create multiple users.
Students will do this sign-on page for Clever:
username: pin
password: mm/dd/yyyy (include the forward slashes!)
IF THIS IS CONFUSING WATCH THE ATTACHED VIDEO.
1. Do your LEVEL SET.
2. If you have not finished your Quill.org assignments do that.
I hope you are having a GREAT day!
You should now be able to log in and Level Set.
You MUST go to the BHS website, then Students, Clever Sign on, Log in with Clever
Do NOT log in with Google - that will create multiple users.
Students will do this sign-on page for Clever:
username: pin
password: mm/dd/yyyy (include the forward slashes!)
IF THIS IS CONFUSING WATCH THE ATTACHED VIDEO.
1. Do your LEVEL SET.
2. If you have not finished your Quill.org assignments do that.
Due:
1. Read "Reality Is Broken" if you haven't.
2. Using your notes from M-W write a well organized constructed response discussing McGonigal's use of RHETORICAL DEVICES throughout the text.
How does Jane McGonigal use rhetorical devices in "Reality is Broken"?
2. Using your notes from M-W write a well organized constructed response discussing McGonigal's use of RHETORICAL DEVICES throughout the text.
How does Jane McGonigal use rhetorical devices in "Reality is Broken"?
Due:
1. Join my Google Meet if you haven't. If you can't join the meet either call me on my phone or email me that you are "here" for attendance purposes. (912) 267-4200 xt. 6144 [email protected]
2. Watch the video review of the answers from page one. No, I won't be giving you the answers everyday.
3. Open Reality is Broken AND the Answer Sheet.---ONLY DO PAGE 2 of the reading!
4. Watch the attached video if you were not in the Google Meet in time to see me give the instructions.
TODAY YOU ARE ONLY DOING PAGE 2 of Reality is Broken! You do not have to go any further than that.
2. Watch the video review of the answers from page one. No, I won't be giving you the answers everyday.
3. Open Reality is Broken AND the Answer Sheet.---ONLY DO PAGE 2 of the reading!
4. Watch the attached video if you were not in the Google Meet in time to see me give the instructions.
TODAY YOU ARE ONLY DOING PAGE 2 of Reality is Broken! You do not have to go any further than that.
Due:
1. Join my Google Meet if you haven't.
2. Open Reality is Broken AND the Answer Sheet.---ONLY DO PAGE 1 of the reading!
3. Watch the attached video if you were not in the Google Meet in time to see me give the instructions.
TODAY YOU ARE ONLY DOING PAGE 1 of Reality is Broken! You do not have to go any further than that.
2. Open Reality is Broken AND the Answer Sheet.---ONLY DO PAGE 1 of the reading!
3. Watch the attached video if you were not in the Google Meet in time to see me give the instructions.
TODAY YOU ARE ONLY DOING PAGE 1 of Reality is Broken! You do not have to go any further than that.
Due:
1. Read the article
2. Complete the CHARTS with a partner.
3. Vocabulary.com assignment--Reality is Broken
4. Quill.org assignments.
2. Complete the CHARTS with a partner.
3. Vocabulary.com assignment--Reality is Broken
4. Quill.org assignments.
Due:
1. Before reading, watch the video discussing the use of Rhetoric.
2. Read the article.
3. Answer the questions on part 1.
4. Find a partner. Together look for rhetorical devices used within the article and fill out the chart at the end of your document.
2. Read the article.
3. Answer the questions on part 1.
4. Find a partner. Together look for rhetorical devices used within the article and fill out the chart at the end of your document.
Due:
Step one: Do the Monday Mistakes attachment.
Step two: I will teach you about analyzing cartoons. I have attached the ppt if you want to look at it.
Step three: With a partner or alone analyze the attached cartoons. Be sure to answer all questions with EVERY image.
Be prepared to explain your reasons to the class.
Step four: IF YOU FINISH continue to work on Vocabulary.com
Step two: I will teach you about analyzing cartoons. I have attached the ppt if you want to look at it.
Step three: With a partner or alone analyze the attached cartoons. Be sure to answer all questions with EVERY image.
Be prepared to explain your reasons to the class.
Step four: IF YOU FINISH continue to work on Vocabulary.com
Due:
This exercise almost identical to the arguing for Abe Lincoln assignment, but this time you are using a figure you know at least a little bit.