Due Friday, May 4
Final Project Presentation (brochure, trailer, time capsule, mini documentary, etc.)
Packet Complete
Due Wednesday, March 28
Read pages 1-11 (read through the break on page 11) in Fahrenheit 451
Make sure you annotate!!
Due Tuesday, March 27
Complete the Anticipation Guide for Fahrenheit 451.
Due Wednesday, January 18
Complete the planning sheet for your Stlye Study Extension
Begin drafting your sequel/prequel
Final copy due Friday, January 20 (typed).
Due Thursday, December 15
Finish Subsection 1 of your character profile and begin subsection 2. Use your subsection titles to maintain your angle.
Introduction should be completed.
Draft due Monday, December 19.
Final copy due Tuesday, December 20.
Due Tuesday, December 13
Complete the Evidence/Quote graphic organizer for your FFA profile (yellow sheet).
Note: Your profile inventory G.O. should be completed already (5 points).
Your Mood Board images should be with you for each day of writing this week.
Excellent vocabulary collages! Thank you!
Due Monday, November 21
Read FFA Progress Report 14 up to June 23.
Due Friday, October 28
Please bring in your typed final copy of "Diversity Means..."
Be sure to include the following:
Due Thursday, November 10
1. Read FFA Progress Report 11 up to page 66 in the old book, page 94 in the new book.
2. Summarize the content in Just Five Words (5 specific words), but be prepared to discuss all of it.
1. analysis of the theme of diversity
2. a metaphor to illustrate your point
3. sensory detail
4. correct comma use (items in a series and to avoid run-ons)
Due Wednesday, October 19
Thank you for your thorough Dynamic/Static Character News Articles. Now, let's complete our NSCSI Unit by reviewing the literary terms/devices and vocabulary on a Quest on Thursday, October 20.
Use your What To Study/How To Study Sheet to prepare for the quest. The Study Sheet will be checked Wednesday, October 19.
Wednesday, October 5
Read and annotate the article on the SAT cheating scandal. This occurred locally. What do you think about how it was handled by the schools? By the authorities?
Due Monday, September 26
Thorough final copy of Criminal Complaint for "August Heat," including specific textual evidence for showing probable cause.
Due Friday, September 16 (Sorry about the misprint saying it was due today)
A final copy of Whirligig letter/speech by or about Brent Bishop: Should he be forgiven for Lea's death? Has he matured emotionally and spiritually?
Include:
- Discussion of the theme of forgiveness
- Specific references to text (with one quote)
- Persuasive voice
- Careful use of commas in lists, dates, and combining independent clauses
- Typed and double-spaced
Due Thursday, September 8
A final copy of Your Four Words: a philosophy about reading (Writing Sample I)
Include:
- Proper heading
- Capitals and end marks for every sentence
- A thorough explanation of WHY you chose those four words