Here is a copy of the pre-writing assignment for your personal narrative. Students should have this completed prior to writing their personal narrative.

With state testing starting on the 18th, I would like to encourage students to bring their own headphones/earphones to use during testing. We will be covering the listening portion of the practice test on Monday, so students can start bringing their headphones/earphones to class.

 

Mr. Luu

Here is a website that will help you create citations for your resources

 

 

Here is the Outline for your essay.

Students are to finish their research and complete their proposal this Thursday.

 

Read Bernard Evslin's "Prometheus" and complete the Text Comparison

 

"In this chapter,, Equality questions the morality of his former society. Contrast what he was previously taught about good, evil, and joy to what he now believes."

 

 

 

1) What is Equality experiencing for the first time in this chapter, and what does he feel as a result?

 

2) Explain why Equality laughs when he remembers that he is "the Damned."

 

3) What does the Uncharted Forest symbolize in Anthem?

 

 

Outline four of the Council's reasons for rejecting Equality's invention. Are there any justifications to their reasoning? Do the benefits outweigh the harm that could result from the "light bulb" aka technology?

 

Reminder: A total of 2 dialectical journals are due Monday. 

Chapter 5 question:

 

Equality understands that his invention will benefit mankind greatly; however, this was not his main motivation and it is not the primary source of the great joy he experiences. What is his motivation centered on? Do you agree or disagree with this belief? Why or why not?

 

Chapter 6:

 

The old locks and lack of guards in the Palace f Corrective Detention indicate that prisoners never try to escape. Why not?

 

Chapter 3 & 4 Reading Questions:

 

1) What does Equality discover? How important is this discovery?

2) Discuss the appropriateness of Equality's new name "Unconquered."

 

*Be sure to provide evidence and explain how your evidence support your answer

 

Your dialectical journal is to be focused on Chapter 4.

"Anthem" Chapter 2 reading questions: 

 

1) Of the whole range of feelings possible to man (joy, excitement, anger, etc.) what is the most prevalent emotion in this society and why?

 

2) What word is Equality struggling to recapture? Why is mentioning this word the only crime punishable by death in this society?

 

*Be sure to provide evidence to support you answers and explain / elaborate.

 

* One Journal entry is required for this chapter.

 

"The release of atomic power has changed everything except our way of thinking... the solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind. If only I had known, I should have become a watchmaker." - Albert Einstein (1945)

 

The House of Scholars in "Anthem" did not believe in the advancement of technology, but rather its suppression. Based on the quote, do you believe Albert Einstein would be a good candidate for the House of Scholars? Why or why not? (Use evidence from the book to support your answer)

 

Read "On my Participation in the Atom Bomb Project"

 

On My Participation In The Atom Bomb Project

by A. Einstein

In response to the editor of Kaizo, Einstein wrote this short essay to describe his limited involvement in the development of the atomic bomb. Einstein stated that his participation consisted of "a single act" - signing the 1939 letter to President Roosevelt. "I did not see any other way out, although I always was a convinced pacifist." The essay appeared in a special edition of Kaizo published in 1952.

My participation in the production of the atom bomb consisted in a single act: I signed a letter to President Roosevelt. this letter stressed the necessity of large scale experimentation to ascertain the possibility of producing an atom bomb.

I was well aware of the dreadful danger for all mankind, if these experiments would succeed. But the probability that the Germans might work on that very problem with good chance of success prompted me to take that step. I did not see any other way out, although I always was a convinced pacifist. To kill in war time, it seems to me, is in no ways better than common murder.

As long however, as nations are ready to abolish war by common action and to solve their conflicts in a peaceful way on a legal basis. they feel compelled to prepare for war. They feel moreover compelled to prepare the most abominable means, in order not to be left behind in the general armaments race. Such procedure leads inevitable to war, which, in turn, under todays conditions, spells universal destruction.

Under such circumstances there is no hope in combating the production of specific weapons or means of destruction. Only radical abolition of war and of danger of war can help. Toward this goal one should strive; in fact nobody should allow himself to be forced into actions contrary to this goal. This is a harsh demand for anyone who is aware of his social inter-relatedness; but it can be followed.

Gandhi, the greatest political genius of our time has shown the way, and has demonstrated the sacrifices man is willing to bring if only he has found the right way. His work for the liberation of India is a living example that man's will, sustained by an indomitable conviction is stronger than apparently invincible material power.

After reading, further your response to the above question using details from the handout.

Answer the following questions from Chapter 1 of Anthem. Be sure to provide textual evidence (quotes) and be sure to cite. Explain and elaborate how your evidence support your answer.

 

1) Describe the society in which Anthem is set. Consider the political structure, degree of technology, social relationship, quality of life, and education.

 

2) Compare and contrast Equality 7-2521's physical qualities and character traits from those of his fellow men.

 

3) When does the novel takes place - in the past, present or future? How do you know?

 

4) Why does the Council of Vocation assign Equality 7-2521 the job of street sweeper? Explain.

 

* Do not forget that you also have to complete 2 dialectical journals for Chapter 1.

Here are links to videos on several of the topics for your research assignment:

 

Video about Collectivism vs. Individualism:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW7aWKXB5J4

Video about Socialism:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBYmeLBWjeI

Video about Communism:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o93NT6bfPao

Video about Utopian vs. Dystopian:

Read "A school decision to use iPads in class and at home cause controversy."

 

In your notebook:

 

Write a response summarizing the disagreement between any two people or organizations in the article. If you were to support the claims made by only one of these parties, who would it be? Why? Explain and elaborate. 

 

The Sword in the Stone Essay

 

Choose a position:

Might makes right or Right makes might

 

 

-This is a five paragraph essay with an Introduction and a Conclusion.

-Your third body paragraph should be your counter argument. (You are only to refer to X-men in this paragraph alone. All other paragraphs should stay focus on The Sword in the Stone.)

Dialectical Journals for Chapters 17-24

Be sure that you elaborate and analyze the quotes. Make relevant connections and not superficial... don't just touch upon the surface of the text, but go in depth.

 

Here are quotes from Chapters 20-24:

 

Chapter 20:

"Only fools want to be great." (White 225)

 

Chapter 21:

"As for you, Man, you will be a naked tool all your life, though a user of tools: you will look like an embryo till they bury you, but all others will be embryos before your might; eternally underdeveloped, you will always remain potential in Our image, able to see some of Our sorrows and to feel some of Our joys." (White 240)

 

Chapter 22:

"I believe that anybody who doesn't go for a tournament like this, will be proving that he has no noble blood in his veins." - Kay

"We all know the family has no chance..." - Sir Ector (White 244)

 

Chapter 23: 

"They loomed round the church wall, the lovers and helpers of the Wart... down to the smallest shrew mouse, had come to help account of love. War felt his powers grow" (White 251)

 

"Oh dear, oh dear, I wish I had never seen that filthy sword at all." (White 254)

 

Chapter 24: 

"In future it will be your glorious doom to take up the burden and to enjoy the nobility of your first proper name..." (White 256)

Read Chapter 8 and complete dialectical journal for the chapter.

Students are to complete one dialectical journal per chapter starting with Chapter 6 of The Sword in the Stone.

 

HW: Read Chapter 7 for homework and we will have a reading quiz on Thursday.

Read and annotate the article about "Might makes right"

 

Period 3 needs to finish reading chapter 5 of Sword in the Stone before working on the article.

Group Research Project for Sword in the Stone 

First set of Notes are due Thursday 10/6

Second set is due Tuesday 10/11

Third set is due Thursday 10/13

 

We will begin reading the novel on 10/13. So if students have their own copies, please bring it to school that Thursday.

 

 

In Preparation for our Socratic Seminar this week, students will be reading the two articles regarding cultural diversity and stereotypes in Disney's Moana and Hollywood.

 

They are two mark the text for the two articles:

1) Number the paragraph

2) Circle key terms, names of people and places, numbers, and dates

3) Underline/Highlight the author's claim (s) and other relevant information 

 

In their notebook:

 

For Article 1 "Opinion: Disney embraces culturally aware and diverse casting in 'Moana'":

Write a paragraph that explains the central ideal of the article. Use at least two details from the article.

 

For Article 2 "Some say Disney's Maui got too much brawn and too little brains":

Write a short response to summarize the disagreement between any two people or organizations in the article. If you were to support the claims made by only one of these parties, who would it be? Why? 

 

Students are to read and annotate "The Chaser" by John Cpllier.

 

On Monday, you will write a Theme paragraph in-class based on the story.

You will only be allowed to use your annotations and handouts provided by the teacher. (RACE & Literary Elements Handout)

Annotate "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin with characterization as your focus.

 

Be sure to identify the theme and 5 examples of Literary Elements.

For Literary Elements, refer to the handout given to you. 

 

*** This will be assigned to period 3 on Thursday ***

Student's will be given a persuasive writing assessment next week. Please be sure to annotate the articles "Statement from International Bottled Water Association regarding Concord, Massachusetss Ban of Bottled Water" and "Goodbye, Bottled Water? San Francisco Mayers calls for change" Both articles are found in the handout given to students.

Please bring your summer reading assignment on Monday 8/29.