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20080801/ cp VPL – English 10A

English 10A Assignment Sheet _____ Unit 1: A+ Assignments (10 pts/Lesson) _____ Unit 2: Literature (As assigned by Instructor)

_____Book Review (75 pts) _____A+ Literature Assignments:

• Julius Caesar (50 pts-A+) • The Odyssey (10 pts-A+)

_____ Unit 3: Writing

_____ Current Events (15 pts) (Video: DLA: Non-fiction: Biased Remains)

_____ My Decision (25 pts)

_____ Mini Research (25 pts) [Research Indicators: 2.1.1, 2.1.4, 2.1.5, 2.1.7, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4] (Video: DLA: Research)

_____ Video/Literary Analysis (25 pts) (Video: DLA: Fiction-three segments only)

_____ Unit 4: Public Speaking – Speech of Introduction _____ Unit 5: United Streaming videos and quizzes (10 pts each) http://students.discoveryeducation.com/genericStudentIndex.cfm?cdPasscode=T9267-5B21

_____ Shakespeare Module 1: Intro. To Shakespeare

_____ Great Books: The Odyssey _____ Discovering Language Arts: Non-Fiction: Biased

Remains (segment) NQ_ Discovering Language Arts: Research

Interviewing a Veterinarian (segment) _____ Discovering Language Arts: Fiction *NQ = no quiz

Suggested Percentages: Units: 1. 40% 2. 20% 3. 25% 4. 5% 5. 10%

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Plagiarism: What is it?______________________________________ Simply put, plagiarism is stealing written work from another writer. It is not

“copying” or “borrowing”. It is theft and it could even be considered to be fraud, which

is a crime! No matter what your excuse for turning in someone else’s work as your own,

it is still cheating and very unethical behavior. It can happen at all levels of society and

the definition doesn’t change whether at the high school level or professional.

To prevent turning in a plagiarized paper, a writer must “cite” the work if there is

anything that is not original thought added to the written work. Your teacher will give

you guidelines for the proper method(s) of citing your research paper or any other writing

assignment you may have to complete.

Some examples of plagiarism are:

1) turning in someone else’s work as your own 2) copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit 3) failing to put a quotation in quotation marks 4) giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation 5) changing words by copying the sentence structure of a source without giving

credit 6) copying so many words or ideas from a source that it makes up the majority of

your work, whether you give credit or not. [http://www.plagiarism.org/learning_center/what_is_plagiarism.html]

Don’t forget: citing your sources and giving credit for material you want to use makes

your written work ethical and trustworthy, and a reflection of who you are as a person.

Citing allows you to write papers that other people will want to read and perhaps be

encouraged to continue to do further research on their own.

Be a leader, not a follower. Write your own thoughts and ideas. If you want to

support your ideas with those of others, remember to cite the material properly. It is very

easy to cheat and plagiarize. It is, as well, very easy for your teacher to check to see if

your paper has been plagiarized. Penalties can be severe, so do it right...it is worth it!

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English 10A Unit 2: Book Review Assignment – 75 Points Introduction Have you grumbled about book reports in the past? This is your chance to complete a

book review project as an alternative to a book report. You will show your creativity

and talents by completing an original project to summarize your book. Be creative and

have fun!

Step 1: Choice: Visit with your instructor about a book to read and review for your

English class. Your teacher has been provided with a list of books that match the themes

of your English class. You may choose from that list or choose a book with a different

theme but be sure your book choice has been approved by the teacher.

The school library or the public library in your community will have other books that

revolve around the same themes as your English class.

Instructor approval:

Step 2: Format: Next, choose the book review presentation you want to use from the

following list.

Your book review project must be presented to your class and/or teacher. If your book

project will take special materials to complete, you are responsible for finding those

materials. Your book review project must also be approved by your instructor.

Follow all requirements carefully! Instructor approval:


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English 10A Book Review Project List

1. Write a seven paragraph feature article (with a headline) that tells the story of the book as it might be found in the local newspaper where the story takes place. Include one original diagram or picture with your article. Find a local newspaper from your own community and cut and paste your article into the front page, modifying the name of the newspaper and other features so it appears that your article is authentically from the town/city/community in the book. Present your project to your class or teacher.

2. Create a new board game that summarizes the story of the book. Include characters, setting,

plot, events, problems, problem resolution, and the ending in your game. Include a written set of directions for playing your story game. Play the game with a classmate or your teacher in order to present your project.

3. Using software, draw a comparison and contrast chart on the computer. Display 10 ways

that the setting of your book is unique from your own community; 10 ways that the setting in the book is similar to your own community. Be creative and give enough details to thoroughly explain the similarities and differences. Include environment, transportation, architecture, communication, and the habits of the people in both places. Present your review to your class or teacher.

4. Write an obituary for one of the characters in the book. Read, print, or cut out other

obituaries from at least two sources. Highlight the details that are included in the obituaries. (Turn your highlighted copies in with your final copy of your character obituary.) Then, write and type the obituary to detail the life of the character you have chosen. Include at least seven major life events about the character staying true to the story line. Draw a picture of the character to be included with the obituary. Then, draw a picture of their tombstone by free hand or on the computer and include an appropriate inscription. Present your completed project to the class or teacher.

5. Create a puppet show to summarize major events in the book. You must create at least two

character puppets from recycled materials and the show must have an introduction and at least 3 different scenes or acts that are presented. Create a background for the puppet show. Write your script and get at least two people to give you suggestions for improvements. Present the puppet show twice: once without the audience (class or teacher) seeing the script; and once with the audience allowed to follow along with the script.

6. Write your own original book review format here:

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Step 3: Complete the Book Review Title Page and turn in with your book review project.

Book Review Title Page

Name of Book & Author (3 pts)

Publisher & Date published (3 pts)

Major themes in the book (ex. Man vs. man; man vs. nature etc.) (3 pts)

What is learned by the main character(s)? How does the main character change? Did the main character overcome a problem? (9 pts)

Your favorite quote from the book. (3 pts)

Write one paragraph giving at least 3 reasons for or against recommending the book to someone else. (14 pts)


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Book Review Project & Title Page Grading Rubric 5=Exceeds Requirements 3 = Meets Requirements 1=Needs Improvement

Category 5 3 1

1. Book Review is neatly organized and shows careful planning.

2. Book Review Title Page is complete and turned in with project.

3. Title page gives solid evidence of reading comprehension.

4. Book Review project is creative and attractive.

5. Book Review project gives solid evidence of reading comprehension.

6. Written work within Book Review project is organized effectively with correct grammar and punctuation.

7. Graphics and drawings within Book Review are neat, creative, and precise.

8. Oral presentation was professional, energetic, and effective.

Project: 40 pts. Title Page: 35 pts. = 75 pts. Total

/75 pts


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English 10A Unit 3: Current Events Assignment – 15 Points Directions: View the video “Discovering Language Arts: Non-fiction” before completing this assignment. Take notes as you watch, and then complete the steps as assigned. STEP 1: Choose three articles from various sources (Internet, magazine, newspaper, radio or television news programs) discussing a decision someone made. Have the articles approved by your instructor. Article 1: __________________________________________________________ Instructor Approval: _____________ Article 2: __________________________________________________________ Instructor Approval: _____________ Article 3: __________________________________________________________ Instructor Approval: _____________ STEP 2: For each article: explain what the article is about, and then type a response to what you have read. Be sure to attach a copy of each article. Your paper should be typed in Times New Roman font, 12 pt., and double spaced. Keep in mind the following questions when summarizing the article:

1. What effects did (could) this decision have on the individual? 2. What effects could it have on other people? 3. Did they make the right decision? Why or why not? 4. If you were in their place, would you have made the same decision?

Turn in: Final draft, worksheet, and articles (15)


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Grading Rubric: Current Events

Criteria 1 = Meets Standards

0 = Needs Revision

Score

Focus Focused on topic. Purposeful and reflects insight.

Unfocused on topic and includes many loosely related ideas.

Organization Organization and use of transitional devices meet requirements

Organization totally disjointed.

Writing Conventions

Minimal errors in sentence structure, sentence structure varied. Good word choices. Few errors in grammar and mechanics.

Numerous errors in sentence structure, unsatisfactory word choice, numerous errors in grammar and mechanics.

Word Selection

Uses appropriate vocabulary to convey meaning.

Reflects a poor grasp of the content of the article.

Understanding of Content

Paper shows good understanding of content of article.

Reflects a poor grasp of the content of the article.

TOTAL /5 Instructor Comments:


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English 10A Unit 3: My Decision – 25 Points Introduction: To get to where you are in life, you have had to make a lot of decisions. In this paper you will walk your reader through the steps you took to make one of these important decisions. It is okay to let your reader know how you struggled to decide what to do. It is also okay to let them know it may not have been the best course of action. You are telling a story, taking the reader step-by-step through your thought process. Look back and analyze how well the decision and the process worked for you. Did you get the results you were hoping for? What would you change if you could do it all over again? STEP 1: Pre-writing: Draft: After choosing a topic for your paper, fill in the timeline of events for your story in the chart below. (You may add lines to the timeline if you need to do so.) Start by writing the decision about halfway down on your list and then filling in the events that led up to the decision and those that followed it. This will give structure to your writing. When you have completed the timeline, share your work with your instructor for their approval. STEP 2: Timeline: Write the decision you made in the center column of the chart. Write the events that led up to the decision, as well as those that followed, in the spaces in the chart, in the order in which they occurred.

Event Event Event Event Decision Event Event Event Event Instructor’s Approval:


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STEP 3: The next step is to transfer the information in the chart into a written format. Start with an introduction, something that will catch the reader’s attention. The body of the paper should cover the details listed on the chart in chronological order. The ending will summarize the story and leave the reader with a message. You may want to change the names in your story to protect yourself and others. Make your story engaging to the reader by including sensory language (that which appeals to the five senses: taste, touch, smell, sight, and sound). The paper needs to be typed and double spaced in 12 point Times New Roman font.

Be sure to:

a. Explain why the decision had to be made b. Describe what the intended outcome was c. List the choices that could have been made d. Make sure the reader can identify the option chosen e. Include what happened after the choice was made f. Analyze why that was or was not the best option.

When you are finished, run a spelling and grammar check and save your work. Hand in a clean copy to your instructor.

STEP 4: Final Draft: Make all corrections to your paper and hand it in for grading. To be turned in: Worksheet (10 points)

First Draft with worksheet attached Final Draft with worksheet and first draft attached. (20 pts)

(Instructor: To evaluate student writing products use the rubrics provided by your state for writing evaluation, or please use the writing rubrics adopted by your district or building. An optional rubric has been included in the teacher resource section.)


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English 10A Unit 3: Mini-Research Project – 25 Points Introduction: Investigative journalism is a field of work in which you are required to find the details related to an event, or find out more about an important person. For example, when 9/11 occurred, many investigative journalists scrambled to be the first to discover the details surrounding the event. Before the BTK killer was captured, investigative journalists tried to discover his identity by working with the clues he had left behind. For this assignment, think of yourself as an investigative journalist. You have been asked to write a story about a particular individual. This person should be someone you admire and want to discover more about. Parents, grandparents, or even friends have information to offer. You can find out about the types of jobs they have had or important events in their lives. What was high school like for them? What was their first paying job? Was there a difficult or particularly exciting event in their life? [Persons entering the field of Veterinarian Science fall under the category of Health Science on the Kansas Career Fields and Clusters Model.] STEP 1: Watch the video: “Discovering Language Arts: Interviewing a Veterinarian”. From watching the video, what are the three parts to conducting an interview?

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3. ________________________ STEP 2: Interview your subject: First, you must prepare and ask relevant questions. During the interview, record the responses by taking notes. Afterward, review your notes while the interview is fresh in your mind, and organize the information most relevant to your topic into useable data. Who is the person you wish to interview? ________________________________ Write out 10 questions you want to ask the person you are interviewing:

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* Have your instructor review and approve your interview questions.

Instructor Approval:

TIPS: Set up a time to meet with the person you are going to interview. Remember to be considerate of their time. Don’t forget to take your notepad and pen as you head out for the job.


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STEP 3: Plan your paper: After you have all of your questions answered and have taken your notes, you will

write your story. The first step is to develop your thesis statement or main point you

want to get across in your paper. Second, organize your notes. What answers can be put

together into one paragraph? Using the outline below, organize your information.

Person Interviewed: _______________________________________ Thesis: __________________________________________________________ Category 1: _______________________________________________________ Information: _________________________________________________

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Category 2: _______________________________________________________ Information: _________________________________________________

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STEP 4: Write: You are now ready to write! You will start with the introduction. This should explain

whom you are interviewing and why they are worthy of the interview (thesis statement).

Next is the body of your paper. Use the information you have in the outline above.

Write one paragraph for each category, using appropriate transitions between paragraphs.

Be sure to vary your sentence structure and length. Finally, write your summary. This


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should review the main points you have covered and make a final comment that you wish

to share about this individual. Your paper should be typed in 12 point, Times New

Roman font, and double spaced. Be sure to include a bibliography in the MLA format as

shown.

Turn in the following: Worksheet (5 points)

First Draft with worksheet attached Final Draft (with first draft attached) (20 pts)



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English 10A Unit 3: Literary Movie Review and Analysis – 25 Points Note: Before completing this assignment, view the video: “Discovering Language Arts: Fiction” and complete the quiz. Introduction: There are many avenues you can take if you like to write. One career you might enjoy is that of a movie critic. What kinds of skills do you need to critique movies? First, you have to study the industry. Not only do you need to have a scoop on all the actors, but you also have to learn the terminology and be aware of ‘who is who’ in the business. You have to love to watch movies—all kinds. It helps to watch as many movies as you can so you develop a good feel for plot, setting, characters, etc. Secondly, you have to learn the art of criticism, otherwise known as the ability to pick a movie apart. You need to get a feel for what is good and bad about a movie. Finally, it is important for you to be able to put your thoughts into words that people will want to read. [Persons entering this field fall under the category of “Arts, Communication and Information” on the Kansas Career Fields and Clusters Model.] For this assignment you are going to assume the roll of a movie critic. Grab a bowl of popcorn, select your movie, and settle in. Pick a movie that you have seen recently or one that you are willing to watch again to analyze. Your instructor must approve the movie you choose. Preferably, it should be a movie based on a book. Use the Glossary of Terms at the end of this assignment to complete the Literary Analysis Worksheet on the important features of the movie you have chosen.

STEP 1: Literary Analysis Worksheet

Movie selected: _________________________________________________ Instructor Approval: As a critic, you take notes about the movie as you watch it. Below is a sheet to fill out that will provide important information when writing your critique. Complete the information on the movie you have chosen, referring to Glossary of Terms. 1. Who or what is/are the Protagonist(s): ____________________________________ 2. Who or what is/are the Antagonist(s): ____________________________________ 3. Describe the Setting: ___________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________


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4. Describe the Problem/Conflict: ___________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ 5. Categorize the Conflict as: Person vs. Person Person vs. Nature Person vs. Society Person vs. Fate Person vs. Self 6. Map the Plot of the Story (fill in the light lines):

Rising Action

Climax

Exposition Resolution

Falling Action

7. Describe any symbolism in the movie: ______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 8. If foreshadowing was used in the movie, describe its use: _______________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 9. Describe the theme: ____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________


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STEP 2: Ready to write: Now that you have an outline of the information about the movie you watched, you need to write a review for the newspaper. The first paragraph should be an introduction, or lead-in to the article. This should be something that gets the audience’s attention and includes your thesis statement. 10. Write your introduction here: ____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

11. The body of your paper should state the positives and negatives of the movie. You can either write one paragraph about the positives and another about the negatives, or combine them as you write. It is helpful to write down the things you felt were positive and those that you felt were negative before you begin:

Positives Negatives

12. Finally, the last paragraph of your critique is used to conclude or summarize what you have said. It should also leave the reader with a lasting feeling or thought that will either make them want to see this movie, or totally avoid it. What concluding statement can you make? Write it in the space provided. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________


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STEP 3: Chart: Develop a chart/rating scale for your movie. What are some of the things upon which you could rate this movie? For this assignment, you must come up with at least three categories. Next, determine your rating scale and explain it. In Microsoft Word (or a similar program) under the “Table” heading, select the number of rows and columns that you will need for your chart. A) List the categories on which you could rate this video (minimum of three): __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ B) Define your rating scale in the space below: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Using Microsoft Word (or a similar program) put your information into a chart and add it at the bottom of your critique. STEP 4: First Draft: In a one-page paper, discuss the movie using the literary terms from the worksheet. Tell about the effect setting has on the theme, how the conflict is resolved and what that means to the audience. Explain the symbolism of the film and the impact that it has on the effectiveness of the story. (Remember to include your ratings chart at the end of the paper.) The paper should be typed, 12 point Times New Roman font and double spaced. STEP 5: Final Draft: Make corrections and turn in your final copy to your instructor with your first draft attached. (You may want to submit your critique to the local paper for publication.) To be turned in: Literary Analysis Worksheet and Chart (10 pts)

First Draft with Literary Analysis Worksheet attached Final Draft with First Draft attached (15 pts)



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Glossary of Terms Antagonist: the person or thing working against the protagonist, or hero, of the work. Climax: the high point, or turning point, in a story - usually the most intense point. Conflict: the problem or struggle in a story that triggers the action.

Person vs. Person: One character in a story has a problem with one or more of the other characters.

Person vs. Society: A character has a problem with some element of society: the school, the law, and the accepted way of doing things, etc.

Person vs. Self: A character has a problem deciding what to do in a particular situation. Person vs. Nature: A character has a problem with some natural occurrences: a

snowstorm, the bitter cold, or any other element of nature. Person vs. Fate: A character has to battle what seems to be an uncontrollable problem.

Exposition: writing that is intended to make clear or explain something that might otherwise be difficult to understand. Falling Action: action of a play or story that works out the decision arrived at during the climax. Foreshadowing: giving hints and clues of what is to come later in a story. Imagery: words or phrases a writer selects to create a certain picture in the reader's mind. Imagery is usually based on sensory details. Narrator: person who is telling the story. Plot: action or sequence of events in a story. It is usually a series of related incidents that builds and grows as the story develops. There are five basic elements in a plot line: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Point of View: the vantage point from which the story is told. In the first-person point of view, the story is told by one of the characters. In the third-person point of view, someone outside the story tells the story. Protagonist: the main character or hero of the story. Resolution: the portion of the play or story where the problem is solved. It comes after the climax and falling action and is intended to bring the story to a satisfactory end. Rising action: the series of conflicts or struggles that build a story or play toward a climax. Setting: the time and place in which the action of a literary work occurs. Symbol: a person, a place, a thing, or an event used to represent something else; the dove is a symbol of peace. Characters in literature are often symbols of good or evil. Theme: the statement a particular work is trying to get across to the reader. In stories written for children, the theme is often spelled out clearly at the end. In more complex literature, the theme will not be so clearly spelled out. Definitions adapted from: Sebranek, Patrick, Verne Meyer, and Dave Kemper. Writers Inc: A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning. D.C. Heath and Company.


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English 10A Unit 4: Introduction Speech – 25 Points Note: Before starting this assignment, you will first need to complete the “Mini Research” project. STEP 1: The person you interviewed for your Mini Research project has been asked to speak to a local group. You have been asked to introduce the speaker. For this assignment, you will give a one-minute introduction. Look over the questions you asked the individual in the interview. What have you learned about this person that others do not know? Was there a statement he or she made that you would like to share with the audience? Is there something special about the individual that came out in the interview? Can you tell a story about this person?

Planning: 1. Key points I want to cover in the introduction: 1. 2. 3. 2. Write your opening line: 3. Write how you will finish the introduction: Step 2: Now just put it all together, and you have your speech. Note cards: Put key points on 3 x 5 note cards to guide you through your speech. Do not copy your speech word for word. Practice: Practice your introduction in front of a mirror. Remember to make good eye contact with members of your audience, speak loud enough that you can be heard, and avoid annoying gestures. Complete the self-evaluation sheet. Presentation: When you feel prepared, present the introduction to your instructor for a grade. Be sure to hand the evaluation form to your instructor before you begin your speech. To be turned in: Worksheet and self-evaluation (5 pts) Speech (20 pts)


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Evaluation Form English 10A: Introduction Speech

Directions: Rate on a scale of 1 -2 with 2 being the best.

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Was the purpose or objective of the speech clear?

Did the Introduction gain audience attention?

Did the main points follow a consistent pattern?

Did the conclusion leave a lasting impression?

Did the speaker appear confident?

Did the speaker show enthusiasm?

Did the speaker maintain good eye contact?

Did the speaker use varied tone and expressive language?

Did the speaker talk clearly and loudly?

Was the speech within the time limit?

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