Great Expectations Project

Now that we have finished reading the book in class you will pick one of the following options for your project:

1.      Create a movie poster – your poster should include the title, author, and a scene or character from the novel

2.     Create a movie soundtrack – your soundtrack should have a song that connects with each of the major characters from the novel (Pip, Mrs. Joe, Joe, Estella, Ms. Havisham, Magwitch) and have one song that represents a theme from the novel (for example: ambition and self-improvement, guilt and innocence)

3.     Create a story board – you will create a timeline of the major events in the story, include drawings

4.     Create a map showing where the major events of the novel take place

Part of your grade will come from presenting what you did.

You can work with a partner on the project.

All projects will be due Thursday, April 7^th.

Worth 20 points (grade will count for the 4th nine weeks)

Flowers and Insects Homework assignment

After reading Chapters 2 & 3, I want you to select a flower or insect that represents you.  You can either draw the flower or insect yourself or print out a picture.
In a paragraph below your picture, explain why that flower or insect embodies who you are as a person.
Due Friday, April 1st.

  

Through the Looking Glass Chapter 1 assignment

In Chapter One Alice crosses over to the other side of the looking glass (mirror) and describes an alternate universe where chess pieces are alive.
I want you to find a mirror in your house and describe what you see in the mirror, but write it from the point-of-view of a child.  Are the things in the mirror alive?  Can they do things that in our world are not possible?
Try to get into an "imaginative" frame of mind.
You can write it or type it.  Bring it to class tomorrow (3/30/16).

2016 Youth Fair Creative Writing Winners

I want to congratulate the following students for their creative writing awards they received from the Miami Dade County Youth Fair.  I am proud of all of you!

Vanessa Andrade -- First place
Natalie Boan -- Second place
Gabriela Garcia -- Second place
Catalina Nunez -- Second place
Nina Paulino -- Second place
Laura Torres -- Second place
Jose Villarruel -- Second place
Florian Ziga -- Second place
Kathleen Alsina -- Third place
Jennifer Henriquez -- Third place
Melina Orbe -- Third place
Camila Ospina -- Third place

Subject Selection for 10th graders

Please make sure to turn in your forms as soon as possible.
You can visit the school website to find the courses offered:
Miami Sunset Course List

AP class: Trascendentalism Week

Thoreau's Walden video

This week we will be covering Emerson and Thoreau – two American Transcendentalists.

Part 1:

After watching the brief video, you will select a number, which represents a piece by Emerson or Thoreau.

You can refer to the following links:

Emerson Essays

Thoreau Essays

You will read the piece, select 5 quotes from the piece and complete the following:

1.  Explain the quote in your own words

2.  How does the quote connect to the ideals of transcendentalism?

3.  Do you agree or disagree with the quote?  Explain your answer.

You can work with a partner for this part.

You will be presenting your findings on Thursday and Friday to the class.  

You can use Powerpoint, Prezi or another similar program.

Part 2:

Emerson and Thoreau can be considered philosophers of their time.  Think of your own life and create a list of things that you feel are essential in your life.  You will write your own essay where you break down your list and explain each idea.

You must have at least 5 ideas on your list, which means you would have at least 5 paragraphs in your essay.

Due typed by Friday.

All 10th grade classes

Orientation for subject selection will be Tuesday, March 15th!

You can turn in subject selection forms by Friday, March 18th.

Early Release on Thursday, March 17th. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Remember...

Period 1 Novel

Starting March 28th we will begin reading
Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll.
You will receive a grade for having the book.  You can purchase a new or used copy or download it to your electronic device.
Make sure you get the correct one.
Some versions come with both the original Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, that is acceptable.

Period 1 Women's History Poster

This year's theme for Women's History Month is: Working to form a more perfect union.
This is why they are focusing on women in public service and government.
You will select a woman in class and create a poster with the following information:

1. Woman's name
2. Where and when she was born
3. What is her job in public service?
4. How has she impacted her community?
5. Include pictures of your woman.

Posters will be due on Friday, March 11th.

Period 1 Piano Slam assignment

After listening to the song, you are to create a poem (at least 12 lines) reacting to the song, making reference to the song or expressing your feelings about music in Miami.  Your poem must include at least two musical terms.  Some examples could be: song, beat, tunes, rhythm, percussion, sounds, harmony, melody, rap, rock, classical, lyric, vocal, etc.
Refer to Piano Slam website: http://www.pianoslam.org/guidelines.html

Submit your poem through OneNote under the classwork tab and title it Piano Slam.
Due on Monday, March 7th.

*If you decide to enter your poem into the competition you can earn extra credit.

AP Immigration assignment due 3/7/16

Based on the political cartoon above, find a recent immigration article (must be from 2014 to present) and complete the following:

1. Title and author of the article

2. Summary of the article (make sure to include the main claims or points the author is making and if they are covering all sides of the issue or are they being biased)

3. How does your article connect with the political cartoon?  Would the author agree or disagree with the message the political cartoon is giving us?  Explain using specific details from the article.

4. Source -- website, newspaper, magazine

Extra Credit Essay Contest

There is a Women's History Month essay contest being sponsored by the county.
If you are interested in entering and receiving extra credit for my class you must answer the following essay prompt:

Think about a woman from history or from current times who you admire due to her commitment to public service.  Write to convince your reader why this woman's story and positive influence serves as an exemplary person to recognize and honor during Women's History Month.

Your essay must be at least 500 words (2 pages typed), 12 point font, double spaced
You must also use at least 3 sources in your essay to support your ideas.

To receive the extra credit you must submit the essay to me by 
Thursday, March 10.