Great Books (Period 2 & 3) Assignments
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- 2011-2012 School Year
- Location
- H-17
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Course Description: The major purpose of this course is to examine and analyze the historical, social,and cultural influences that influence writiers and their unique aesthetic cntributions to American and World literture. Students will study aspects and representative types of novels such as Gothic, picaresque, utopian, adventure, historical, and romance through an examination of plot situation, character motivation,and thematic implications. Students will develop a basis for understanding of international works through investigations of universal themes across cultural, social, and historical contexts and evaluations of how the influences of the regions and historical eras shaped the characters, plots, and settings. Students will develop and synthesize learning by participating in oral and written responses to literature by analyzing the stylistic and thematic elements of texts in comparison to other significant texts across regions, cultures, and historical periods. As a means of developing the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for the demands of college and work, students will engage in discussion to prepare oral and written arguments that provide all relevant perspectives and consider the validity and reliability of sources. Students will engage in a study of interpretive theories to help them understand multiple perspectives and ways to understand literature from different lenses (e.g., Marxist, feminist, deconstructivist, gender, and cultural studies). In this course, there is an emphasis on writing. Great Books includes the historical investigation report, which requires students to use primary and secondary sources to compare different points of view regarding a single historical event and explain the reason for the similarities and differences.. Students are expected to write and revise a minimum of eight academic compositions, including timed writing pieces, within the twelfth grade year.This course provides students opportunities to increase awareness of the audience, purpose, and progression of the stages of the writing process and writing conventions to produce narrative, persuasive, expository, and descriptive texts of at least 1,500 words each. CA Reading/Language Arts Framework requires that students in the twelfth grade are expected to read two million words of running text annually on their own,including a good representation of classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, and online articles. Great Books fulfills a "B" requirement of the UC/CSU Subject Area Requiremenrs and is one of the possible courses paired with Expository Composition.
Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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I was remiss in sending you this note. Since we started dead week on Monday, and will begin Finals on Monday the 30th, I wish you the best of luck.
Keep in mind that you may be tested on any and all of the skills you learned and practiced this semester. Review what you think you need to, then thumb through what you read and wrote about again. Know terms. As Boy Scouts and Special Forces know, "Be Prepared".
Mr. Carroll
Keep in mind that you may be tested on any and all of the skills you learned and practiced this semester. Review what you think you need to, then thumb through what you read and wrote about again. Know terms. As Boy Scouts and Special Forces know, "Be Prepared".
Mr. Carroll
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READ Jane Eyre,pages 1-38; Chapters 1-4. Write Many questions about the reading. We will ALL discuss and present our questions during our next Class.
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HEY! BOTH CLASSES (2 AND 3) HAVE A MAJOR ASSIGNMENT TO DO OVER THE BREAK.
You will need the assignment sheet entitled "Pygmalion Test" (see attachment).
You will need your Pygmalion book,which you all have.
Read the sheet thoroughly. When answering the 6 questions, you do not have
to copy the question. You DO have to number your answer and use complete
sentences.
When you finish the questions and have read the rest of the sheet, you will realize
I have given you a way to usefully gather the information needed to do the essay
associated with this assignment. All you have to do is make it beatiful and
complete. I WILL COLLECT THE FINISHED ASSIGNMENTS (Worksheet, notes,
Essays) on the first day you return to class. BRING YOUR PYGMALION BOOK!
I WILL COLLECT THEM.
Your next assignment is to read "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte. It is our next
major novel.
( Do not forget the attachment. Open it. Read it!)
You will need the assignment sheet entitled "Pygmalion Test" (see attachment).
You will need your Pygmalion book,which you all have.
Read the sheet thoroughly. When answering the 6 questions, you do not have
to copy the question. You DO have to number your answer and use complete
sentences.
When you finish the questions and have read the rest of the sheet, you will realize
I have given you a way to usefully gather the information needed to do the essay
associated with this assignment. All you have to do is make it beatiful and
complete. I WILL COLLECT THE FINISHED ASSIGNMENTS (Worksheet, notes,
Essays) on the first day you return to class. BRING YOUR PYGMALION BOOK!
I WILL COLLECT THEM.
Your next assignment is to read "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte. It is our next
major novel.
( Do not forget the attachment. Open it. Read it!)
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PERIODS 2 and 3 should enter their next class with the following:
- A set of notes for PYGMALION, Acts 1,2,and 3
- Prewriting for a Summary of Acts I,II, and III.
- A Rough Draft, Double-Spaced and Proofread,
- A Rewrite of the Rough Draft, Double-Spaced.
- A Final Draft, scrupulously neat and error-free.Double-Spaced.
Note: If you handwrite the work, it must be exceedingly legible, and it must be double-spaced.
This assignment is DUE FOR PERIOD THREE ON 11/23/2011.
THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE For Period TWO on 11/23/2011.
- A set of notes for PYGMALION, Acts 1,2,and 3
- Prewriting for a Summary of Acts I,II, and III.
- A Rough Draft, Double-Spaced and Proofread,
- A Rewrite of the Rough Draft, Double-Spaced.
- A Final Draft, scrupulously neat and error-free.Double-Spaced.
Note: If you handwrite the work, it must be exceedingly legible, and it must be double-spaced.
This assignment is DUE FOR PERIOD THREE ON 11/23/2011.
THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE For Period TWO on 11/23/2011.
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PYGMALION awaits!
We will read to the end of Act III by the start of the first class next week.Just to keep
you all honest, I want a written SUMMARY of Acts II and III. Treat this as you would an essay. Type it or REALLY print neatly. Use ink. Do pre-writing/Rough drafts. Proofread. Double-space the Summary you are going to turn in. Be ready to turn the summary in when we have finished with taking role during the first class you have with me next week.
THIS ASSIGNMENT IS FOR BOTH PERIODS 2 AND 4.
We will read to the end of Act III by the start of the first class next week.Just to keep
you all honest, I want a written SUMMARY of Acts II and III. Treat this as you would an essay. Type it or REALLY print neatly. Use ink. Do pre-writing/Rough drafts. Proofread. Double-space the Summary you are going to turn in. Be ready to turn the summary in when we have finished with taking role during the first class you have with me next week.
THIS ASSIGNMENT IS FOR BOTH PERIODS 2 AND 4.
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11/08/2011- PERIOD 2:
HAVING COMPLETED DRACULA, WRITE FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES ON WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO EXPERIENCE THIS BOOK. What did you learn from the experience?
You will take home these notes (Rough Draft?) and turn them into things of beauty worthy of students in a 12 th Grade GREAT Books Class. Turn them in at the start of the NEXT CLASS.
In class we will begin previewing PYGMALION, by George Bernard Shaw.
HAVING COMPLETED DRACULA, WRITE FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES ON WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO EXPERIENCE THIS BOOK. What did you learn from the experience?
You will take home these notes (Rough Draft?) and turn them into things of beauty worthy of students in a 12 th Grade GREAT Books Class. Turn them in at the start of the NEXT CLASS.
In class we will begin previewing PYGMALION, by George Bernard Shaw.
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PERIOD 1: STRUNK and WHITE- A Study of the errors of our ways. We will study, review, and present information pertinent to the proper uses of grammar in written and oral communications. This is an in-class activity.
HOMEWORK: Read DRACULA to the end of Chapter 27 (page 414).
HOMEWORK: Read DRACULA to the end of Chapter 27 (page 414).
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Period 1 took their exam on 10/26/2011./ Your class (Period 2) is doing it today. The test is in Chapters 15-20 of DRACULA. In addition to Homework listed under 10/26/2011, I want to remind you that DRACULA, Chapters 21-25 should be read over the weekend. The next time we have class I will give you the test for those chapters.
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10/24/- 25/ 2011- Periods 3 and 2
In CLASS: Re-read chapters 15-20, then read chapters 20-25.
Homework: Sad news. All you have to do is review the reading up to chapter 20, and prepare for the exam I do not have ready. We will take it on 26-27 October, depending on which class you are in.
In CLASS: Re-read chapters 15-20, then read chapters 20-25.
Homework: Sad news. All you have to do is review the reading up to chapter 20, and prepare for the exam I do not have ready. We will take it on 26-27 October, depending on which class you are in.
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Homework For Period 2 ( Period #3 HW is at the end of this ),
Who did not do ther assigned reading ( with one exception) is to finish reading pages 1-69 of "Into The Wild " by John Krakauer. After having done the reading you are to contemplate the meaning of the following quotation from your Freshman Personal Statement prompt.
" Describe the world you come from... for example, your family, community, or school, and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams. "
Then, answer this question:
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" If Chris McCandless had been asked to do this, what would he have written based upon what you learned about him from reading pages 1-69, and what you have inferred from that reading experience ?"
- List factual evidence, data, and references.
- What textual evidence , logos, ethos , or pathos led you to make your inferences?
- What did Chris MCCandless do with that " Describe the world you come from . . ."
question?
- Do prewriting and brainstorming in which YOU "describe the world you come from",
- Outline what you want to tell us/your college about how your world has shaped your dreams. This is duie next class.
PERIOD #3- You should have done3 all of the above and be ready for a big discussion on the 20th at the start of class.
Who did not do ther assigned reading ( with one exception) is to finish reading pages 1-69 of "Into The Wild " by John Krakauer. After having done the reading you are to contemplate the meaning of the following quotation from your Freshman Personal Statement prompt.
" Describe the world you come from... for example, your family, community, or school, and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams. "
Then, answer this question:
1.
" If Chris McCandless had been asked to do this, what would he have written based upon what you learned about him from reading pages 1-69, and what you have inferred from that reading experience ?"
- List factual evidence, data, and references.
- What textual evidence , logos, ethos , or pathos led you to make your inferences?
- What did Chris MCCandless do with that " Describe the world you come from . . ."
question?
- Do prewriting and brainstorming in which YOU "describe the world you come from",
- Outline what you want to tell us/your college about how your world has shaped your dreams. This is duie next class.
PERIOD #3- You should have done3 all of the above and be ready for a big discussion on the 20th at the start of class.
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Both Classes (Periods 1 and 3) will read and understand chapters 15-20. WE WILL TEST
ON THESE CHAPTERS THE FIRST CLASS DAY OF NEXT WEEK.
ON THESE CHAPTERS THE FIRST CLASS DAY OF NEXT WEEK.
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Take the "Becoming Dracula" handout and produce a rough draft by the next class.
PERIOD 2 WILL DO THIS BY 10/06/2011. Work on draft in class 10/05/2011.
Period 3 WILL DO THIS BY 10/07/2011. Work on Draft in class on 10/06/2011.
Note: The Test for chapters 15-18 will be given on 10/10/2011 for Period 2, and on 10/11/2011 for period 3.
PERIOD 2 WILL DO THIS BY 10/06/2011. Work on draft in class 10/05/2011.
Period 3 WILL DO THIS BY 10/07/2011. Work on Draft in class on 10/06/2011.
Note: The Test for chapters 15-18 will be given on 10/10/2011 for Period 2, and on 10/11/2011 for period 3.
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09/23/2011 - Today we graded the chapters 8-10 test. Homework FOR BOTH CLASSES is to READ CHAPTERS 11-15. We will test on chapters 11-14 when we return next week.
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09/22/2011- Test on chapters 8-10. Answer in complete and gramatically correct sentences. Use INK,
Tests will be graded in class.
Homework: Read chapters 11-15.Test on chapters 1-14 next class.
NOTE: 09/23/2011 Period 2 will Take the test mentioned above , grade it, and begin
a writing assignment based on chapters 1-15.
Tests will be graded in class.
Homework: Read chapters 11-15.Test on chapters 1-14 next class.
NOTE: 09/23/2011 Period 2 will Take the test mentioned above , grade it, and begin
a writing assignment based on chapters 1-15.
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09/20/2011 - Period 2 will take the chapter 8-10 test. Write the question. Skip enough lines to sufficiently answer the questions. USE INK. Write your answers in neat, clear, standard English.
REMEMBER: PERIOD 3 WILL TAKE THIS TEST ON 09/22/2011.
We will grade these papers in class. A short discussion will follow,
Homework for Periods 2 and 3 is to have read chapters 11-14 (end) by next class. Take notes.
REMEMBER: PERIOD 3 WILL TAKE THIS TEST ON 09/22/2011.
We will grade these papers in class. A short discussion will follow,
Homework for Periods 2 and 3 is to have read chapters 11-14 (end) by next class. Take notes.
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Homework in the first 2 weeks has been the reading of DRACULA, chapters 1-7 and two quizzes, one on chapters 1-3 and the other on chapters 4-7.
09/20/2011 Homework for Period 3. Read Chapters 7-11. Be prepared for a quiz on Wednesday.
09/20/2011 Homework for Period 3. Read Chapters 7-11. Be prepared for a quiz on Wednesday.
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We have read DRACULA, chapters 1-3 and 4-7. There was a test at the end of both assignments.
Today Period 3 will read Chapters 8-11. There will be a test when they return to class.
Period TWO will test on chapters 8-10 on 09/21/2011 at the start of class.
Today Period 3 will read Chapters 8-11. There will be a test when they return to class.
Period TWO will test on chapters 8-10 on 09/21/2011 at the start of class.
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Periods 2 and 3 have read and tested on Drocula, chapters 1-3 and 4-7.
Period 2 will test on chapters 8-10 on 09/21/2011.
Period 3 will test on chapters 8-10 on 09/22/2011.
Period 2 will test on chapters 8-10 on 09/21/2011.
Period 3 will test on chapters 8-10 on 09/22/2011.
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Both classes: After our discussion of your questions about pages 1-38 of Jane Eyre, we enter "Dead Week".
You may choose ONE period from English time next week for a brief review of what we have studied and what might be on the Final Exam..
ALL other precious moments of school time will be dedicated to YOUR study of the course material from any class you choose in any class you choose. Your teachers may elect to set a specific time aside for course review, or (as I have done) allow you to choose your time for a Review of Great Books.
Final Exams start on the 27th. Pay attention to the shedule your teachers pass out.
You may choose ONE period from English time next week for a brief review of what we have studied and what might be on the Final Exam..
ALL other precious moments of school time will be dedicated to YOUR study of the course material from any class you choose in any class you choose. Your teachers may elect to set a specific time aside for course review, or (as I have done) allow you to choose your time for a Review of Great Books.
Final Exams start on the 27th. Pay attention to the shedule your teachers pass out.
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Periods 2 and 3- Both periods must ensure that they have completed the Pygmalion work
from Wednesday (Period 2) and from today (Period 3).
BOTH PERIODS WILL READ PAGES 1-6 OF jANE eyre IN CLASS AND THEN READ PAGES 6-39 AS hOMMEWORK. tAKE CAREFUL NOTES. eVERY STUDENT MUST HAVE AT LEAST 5 QUESWTIONS FOR DISCUSSION.
from Wednesday (Period 2) and from today (Period 3).
BOTH PERIODS WILL READ PAGES 1-6 OF jANE eyre IN CLASS AND THEN READ PAGES 6-39 AS hOMMEWORK. tAKE CAREFUL NOTES. eVERY STUDENT MUST HAVE AT LEAST 5 QUESWTIONS FOR DISCUSSION.
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Period 2- Finish Pygmalion Test.
Turn in Pygmalion Book.
Check out Jane Eyre Book.
Homework: Read First Chapter of Jane Eyre and generatre questions for discussion. Everyone must have these.m AQll of you will turn in your lisgt of questions before thwe class dscussion begins. I will read your questions aloud and we will diascuss them, one-by-one.If another person has "stolen" your question, I have to see it written down . No question, no credit.
Turn in Pygmalion Book.
Check out Jane Eyre Book.
Homework: Read First Chapter of Jane Eyre and generatre questions for discussion. Everyone must have these.m AQll of you will turn in your lisgt of questions before thwe class dscussion begins. I will read your questions aloud and we will diascuss them, one-by-one.If another person has "stolen" your question, I have to see it written down . No question, no credit.