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.