AP Students -- Second Nine weeks

The second nine weeks we will be focusing on the theme of JUSTICE.

The novel we will be focusing on is A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines.  You need to obtain a copy of it by November 9th.  I will give a grade for having your own copy.  It can be either a physical copy of the book or downloaded onto your phone, tablet, or device.

You will also be required to complete one of the following projects during the course of the second nine weeks:

CSPAN Student Cam contest http://www.studentcam.org/ --
Through this contest you will need to research a topic that is important to you and create a short documentary type film.  You can work with a small group for this project.  Maximum of 3 is permitted for the contest.

Holocaust Reflection Essay Contest  http://www.nova.edu/holocaustcontest/#tab2 --
Through this contest you will need to research survivors of the Holocaust and create either an essay, poem, art, or short film reflecting on an aspect of their story and how it could impact your future.  Please refer to the guiding questions on the website.  No groups are permitted with this contest.

AP No Child Hungry Contest

Due first thing on Monday--

You can visit the contest website for more details http://www.weareteachers.com/grants-contests/contests/no-kid-hungry-teen-photo-essay-contest

Work must be original!

If you want to enter the contest please save your work onto a USB so we can upload it to the contest website.

If you do not want to enter the contest please print out your essay and original photos.  You can include your photos with the essay (in other words, if you want to embed them into your document and then print it out together that is fine).

This is a great way to incorporate what we learned from the lessons on Visual Rhetoric.

Period 1 "The Pit and the Pendulum" Assignment

   Due first thing Monday!

    1. Using one of the imagery quotes, draw or print an image that shows what the quote depicts.          a. Make sure to include the quote and page number.

    2. Find four (4) tone words.  Copy down the sentence that contains the word and include the page number.  (Only one per page)          a. Explain the feeling the word gives you.

    3. Copy down one paragraph.  Analyze the syntax by doing the following:

a.   Create a chart:

Write the first 4 words of the sentence	Number of words in the sentence	What is the purpose of the sentence?

PSAT -- OCTOBER 28th!

Just some reminders for tomorrow for the PSAT:

1. Report to 1st period and wait for the announcement to be made to report to your testing room.  Some of you may be staying in the same room (for example, my first period class stays with me).

2. Electronic devices are not allowed during testing.

3. Bring a number 2 pencil and calculator (if you have one).

4. Remember you can guess on the test.  There is no penalty for wrong answers so do not leave answers blank.

5. You will be taking Reading, Writing and Math.  The test lasts a total of 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Do your best!  We have practiced so feel confident in yourself.

 

Sunset Holiday Food Drive

The Athletic Department is collecting canned and boxed food items for the holidays for the South Florida Food Drive.
I will give you 5 extra credit points for bringing in an item or replace a grade for up to 5 points like a vocabulary.com grade or classwork grade.

The following are some ideas of items you can bring in:
canned vegetables, fruit, beans, soup, boxed instant mashed potatoes, cake mix, etc.

Think of food that you eat during the holidays and as long as it is non-perishable you can bring it in.

I will offer the extra credit until November 20th.
Only one extra credit will be given.  However, you can take advantage and turn in an item for the first nine weeks and another for the second nine weeks.

Periods 1,2,4,6 Project

Pick one of the options:

Option 1 (if working alone):

Generation No Kid Hungry contest –

http://www.weareteachers.com/grants-contests/contests/no-kid-hungry-teen-photo-essay-contest

Through an essay of 500-800 words and 3-5 original photographs, address the problem of childhood hunger in the United States. How does childhood hunger affect the lives of teens and children either from your own life or the lives of others where you live? Your essay can be whatever you want it to be: personal, persuasive, objective, political. Use the photographs effectively to help deliver the message or tell the story you want to tell.

Option 2 (small groups – no more than 4 students):

Breast Cancer Awareness

1. Read a survivors story at http://www.cancercenter.com/breast-cancer/stories/

2. Read a science article related to Breast Cancer at http://www.sciencemag.org/site/special/breastcancer/

3. Using the personal account and science research create an advertisement or short documentary related to Breast Cancer Awareness.   You can refer to page 947 in the textbook.

Presentations for both options will be Friday, October 23.

AP Class -- "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" Assignment

“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” Assignment Options

Use the following website for the actual text Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

Pick one of the following options:

1. Edwards uses several examples of imagery throughout his sermon.  Pick 3-4 examples and draw your interpretation of the images.  Include the direct quote from the text with page number.

2.  A Puritan sermon actually follows a specific structure.  The structure includes:

a.       Introducing the text (Bible verse or reference)

b.      Doctrine (using other examples from Scripture or religious beliefs)

c.       Reasons  (support for the doctrine)

d.      Application (real world examples or use)

e.      Epilogue (leaves listener stimulated to take action)

Address whether Edwards uses this structure and if he is effective.  Use direct quotes to illustrate the different parts.

3. Put yourself in the perspective of someone listening to Edwards’ sermon.  In the form of a journal or diary entry respond to his sermon using examples from that time period to demonstrate your understanding of the time.  Use direct quotes from the sermon to show how the person feels about what Edwards was preaching.

4. Compare and contrast Anne Bradstreet’s poem “Meditations Divine and Moral” with “Sinners…” sermon.  If you lived in this time period, which piece would move you more to take action?  Explain.

Each person will turn in their own completed assignment by the end of class Wednesday, October 21^st.

Reminders

ALL PERIODS:
Don't forget to complete your 10 words on Vocabulary.com for this week.

AP Students:
AP Terms 31-60 Project is due on Monday.  Same instructions as last time.
Also, if you have the PSAT Practice book please bring it in on Monday so we can start doing practice for the upcoming test.  If you have not registered for Extra Credit please do so by next week.
You can also register online for free PSAT tutoring from Kaplan.  Click on the link -- Free PSAT tutoring

In AP we covered Visual Rhetoric this week and in my English II classes we are connecting with the ideas of Respect, Responsibility and revisiting the concept of Tolerance.
Watch this music video from Van Halen called "Right Now."  This applies to all my classes.
Hope you enjoy it.

Extra Credit Opportunity

Write an essay in a minimum of 100 words and no more than 300 words answering the following topic:
"Tell us about an unforgettable fiesta that you and your family celebrated together, including a favorite traditional food dish that was served which was originally created by your ancestors in their home country.  Please include interesting details about the fiesta and describe what makes that food dish so special."

Must be submitted by Friday, October 23rd for the extra credit.

Visual Rhetorical Analysis (AP class)

After analyzing together the Dove campaign on Beauty, the ESPN cover with Hope Solo and the video showing Hope Solo's first dance on "Dancing with the Stars" we saw how the Washington Post writer, Sarah Kaufman, broke down her opinions about Hope Solo's performance as well as her image on the ESPN cover.

Now you need to find an image or video that you can analyze and write an article similar to that of Kaufman.  Use the questions from class to help you break down your image:

1. What do you notice? (Things to consider: lighting, colors, placement, any text)
2. What message is being conveyed? (direct and indirect)
3. How can you tell? (In other words, how can you prove that the message whether direct or indirect is what you think it is?)

Don't limit yourself.  If you want to compare and contrast your image to something else -- go for it!  I would like to see your voice come out in your writing.  Don't be afraid to be critical, sarcastic, argumentative, judgmental, etc.

Your writing is due on Thursday, October 15.

Here is the link to the Washington Post article so you can refer to it when writing your own piece.

FYI (Spirit Week and other stuff)

Here are the days for Spirit Week:

Monday is House Wars -- Wear red if you are Gryffindor, green if you are Slytherin, blue if you are Ravenclaw, and yellow if you are Hufflepuff
Here is a quiz you can take if you want to know what house you would be a part of: http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/quiz/2015/feb/05/harry-potter-night-quiz-sorting-hat-which-house

Tuesday is Squad Day -- Come dressed like a twin or get together a whole group and dress alike.

Wednesday is Favorite Character Day -- Dress up like a cartoon character, comic character, etc.

Thursday is Black and Gold Day -- Dress in a Sunset spirit shirt or school colors.  Pep rally today!  Homecoming game.

Friday is Pajama Day -- Roll out of bed and come to school in comfy pajamas.

You are NOT allowed to wear the following:
*Shorts/skirts/dresses that are above the knee
*Clothing with graphic or vulgar sayings
*Midriff showing
*Leggings/Tights
*Strapless or spaghetti strap
*Masks
*Open toe shoes
*Transparent clothing

Also remember to wear your IDs starting on Monday, October 12th.
I will give you two warnings for not having your ID and by the third warning you will be sent down to CSI.

AP students: Final Draft Format

As you type up your final drafts of your literary analysis papers follow these guidelines:

1. Use 12 point font
2. Double space
3. Make sure your paper has 1-inch margins (when using word click on page layout and then margins to make sure you have 1-inch margins)
4. Make sure to indent your paragraphs
5. Title is optional
6. Make sure to include page numbers for your quotes in parentheses ( ).
7. Heading goes in the left-hand corner --
Example:
Nathaniel Hawthorne

Mrs. Manfra

AP Language and Composition

October 9, 2015

Period 1 Antigone Project

Group/Partner/Individual Assignment:

Now that we have finished reading the play of Antigone you will select one of the following options to present in class—

Choice 1:

*Read the following article: http://www.one.org/us/2015/02/12/8-people-who-broke-the-law-to-change-the-world/

*Select one of the people from the article to research more.

 *Using board builder on Discovery Education include a picture, general facts and connect your person to the play of Antigone.

Choice 2:

*Create a soundtrack that represents each of the major characters from the play (Antigone, Creon, Ismene, Haemon)

*In a Powerpoint or Prezi, explain your song choices.  Include the song lyrics that you feel represent the characters the best. 

Presentations will be Friday, October 9th.

Period 1 OneNote Question

Creon is a no nonsense type of leader.  When he makes a law he expects it to be followed.  The people of Thebes are scared of him, but that does not mean they respect him.  In the end he realizes he was wrong, but it is too late.  He let his pride get in the way.

Tell me a quality that you think a good leader should have.  Explain why that quality is important. (At least one paragraph)  If you address more than one quality than you need to have a paragraph for each quality.

You need to upload your answer to your class notes on OneNote by Sunday, October 11th.

AP Terms 1-30 Project

Instead of a cumulative test, you will complete a creative project where you can pick one of the following options to show me you understand the AP terms we have gone over:

1. Create a book with words 1-30.  Demonstrate you understand the meaning of the word by writing the definition in your own words and include an example.  If you find a picture or graphic that illustrates the word you can include that as well.

2.  Create a Powerpoint or Prezi with words 1-30.  Same as above as far as demonstrate your understanding of the meaning of the word and include an example.  Also include a picture if you find one that shows a good example of the word.

Due Monday, October 12th
Worth 30 points