1st QUARTER:
Due Wednesday, 9/7:
Information Card (15 points)
Due Friday, 9/9:
What is your story? Write 1-2 pages explaining how you became who you are
today? (30 points)
Due Monday, 9/19:
Read chapters 1-4 in Oliver Twist and finish the WebQuest that we began in
class on Friday.
Due Tuesday, 9/20:
1 page, double-spaced, typed, in which you answer the following question:
"How does the language that Dickens uses help to develop his intent for
writing this book?"
Use the classwork to provide examples to help prove your point.
Due Friday, 9/23:
Read chapters 5-8 in Oliver Twist.
Using the work we did in class on Wednesday, answer the following
question: "What is Charles Dickens trying to portray through his characters'
names? Is he effective? Why or why not? Be specific and use examples."
Complete Charles Dickens WebQuest
Due Monday, 9/26:
Finish reading Part I in Oliver Twist.
Also, complete the work we began in class on Friday:
1.) Find a textual example of how Dickens uses each person or term in the
story. Take note of what Dickens is portraying these people/places to be
compared to your definitions from the opening activity.
2.) How does Dickens' use of opposites help to enhance his criticism of
society.
Due Thursday, 10/6: ]
Vocabulary, unit 1 exercises on pages 24-27
Due Friday, 10/7:
Vocabulary, unit 1 quiz and read chapters 1-4 in part II
of Oliver Twist.
Due Monday, 10/17:
Read through chapter 8 in part II of Oliver Twist and print out your
mygradebook.com grade sheet and get it signed by a parent.
Due Thursday (period 1 only):
Vocabulary, Unit 2 exercises. You must write out ALL exercises.
Due Friday (periods 2 and 8):
Vocabulary, Unit 2 exercises. You must write out ALL exercises.
Due Monday, 10/24:
Vocabulary, Unit 2 Quiz and finish Part II of Oliver Twist.
Due Friday, 10/28:
Be prepared for class discussion on parts I and II of OT.
Due Monday, 10/31:
Read Part III of Oliver Twist
Due Tuesday, 11/1:
Vocabulary, Unit 3 Exercises
Due Wednesday, 11/2:
Vocabulary, Unit 3 Quiz
Due Thursday, 11/3:
Oliver Twist, Part III Quiz (You will be able to use any handwritten notes
that you take from the reading)
2nd QUARTER:
Due Friday, 11/18:
Vocabulary 1-3 exercises - Pages 42, 43, 45-48 (not including Word Families
on 47) and you are to write out all exercises on pages 45-48.
Due Tuesday, 11/22:PERIOD 2 ONLY
Vocabulary, Units 1-3 test.
Due Tuesday, 11/22: PERIOD 8 ONLY:
Finish typing 1st Quarter Reflection
Due Wednesday, 11/23: PERIODS 8, 1 ONLY:
Vocabulary, units 1-3 test
Due Wednesday, 11/30: PERIODS 8,1 ONLY:
Type a 150 word paragraph on a topic of your choice. This cannot be fewer
than 150 words or you will lose credit. For each formal writing error, you
will lose 5 points. The assignment is worth a total of 50 points.This must be
typed, double spaced, size 11 or 12 font, Times New Roman or else you will
receive a zero.
Due Wednesday, 11/30: PERIOD 2 ONLY:
Complete exercises A and B (nouns) on page 5 of the RED SECTION of your
grammar book. For section A, also decide whether each noun is common or
proper.
Due Friday, 12/2: PERIOD 2 ONLY
Final draft of Oliver Twist formal paragraph. This is to be typed, double
spaced, size 11 or 12 font, Times New Roman. If any of these requirements are
missing, your paper will be returned for editing and it will be considered
late. The late penalty is a deduction of 10 points per day.
Due Friday, 12/9:
Complete vocabulary, unit 4 exercises. You must write out all of the
exercises, unless I told you specifically that you didn't have to.
Due Monday, 12/12:
Vocabulary, Unit 4 quiz
Quarter 3:
Due Thursday, 3/1:
Read the short story "The Street" and complete the symbolism handout
Due Friday, 3/2:
Complete the remaining parts of the CAPT packet. This will be handed in
tomorrow and will count as a quiz grade.
Due Monday, 3/5:
Complete the introduction handout for the Romeo and Juliet essay.
Due Monday, 3/12:
Final draft of R+J essay.
4th Quarter:
Due Friday, 4/13:
Vocabulary, Unit 6 Quiz
Due Monday, 4/23:
Read chapters 11-14 in The Odyssey and answer all questions from the back of
the book. YOU MUST WRITE OUT ALL QUESTIONS
Due Friday, 5/4:
Finish reading The Odyssey and answer all questions from the back of the
book. They must be written out. (chapters 18,19,20)
