English 3 Honors (Period 3) Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. So Hee Tan
- Term
- Spring 2018
- Department
- English
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Study for the FINAL EXAM.
Bring a pencil.
Bring a copy of the poem you will be reading for the class.
Have your song ready on your phone or ready to find online easily.
Bring your TEXTBOOK to return.
If you didn't have your homework pass when I collected it earlier this week, please bring it on the day of your final exam. I will still include it.
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ALL Poetry assignments, two original poems written by you (following guidelines), and ALL short story assignments are due!!!
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Read Faulkner's story "A Rose for Emily" and create a timeline of the most important events in chronological order. Tell what happened and when it happened.
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Read and complete the assignment for Mark Twain's short story, "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County".
BRING TEXTBOOKS DAILY!!!
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Finish poetry assignments
Work on composing own two original poems following guidelines.
Start looking for instrumental music for poetry reading.
Bring textbooks!
We start short stories on Monday
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Complete the remaining poetry assignments.
"I, Too", "Dream Deferred", and "The Mirror".
Also, we are going to try and take our class photo on Friday.
Hopefully everyone will be present. It's just my little annual tradition so I can remember all the students I've had. No dress code.
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Sorry, I forgot to post yesterday's homework.
Please keep in mind that these homework posts are to help keep you on track.
All poetry assignments will be turned in on Friday, May 25, but you should do your best to keep to the homework schedule.
Read Robert Frost's poem "Mending Wall" and complete the 3-Level Study Guide
Read Frost's poem "Road Not Taken" and complete the TP-FASTT
(due to AP testing, period 3 has until Friday for the TP-FASTT)
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Bring your TEXTBOOK beginning on Monday
Have a nice weekend!
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Bring Gatsby novels to return.
Good luck on AP exams!
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Bring something to study or read.
Due to AP testing, Monday class will be study hall.
Bring Gatsby novels on 1st block to return to textbook room.
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Study for V#24 Quiz
Study for Gatsby Test
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Come ready to take the in-class essay on Gatsby.
You may use your novel and both VIQ handouts with the list of quotes.
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V#24 sentences
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Bring Ch. 7-9 VIQs
It will be our class work for 1st block
(Bring Ch. 1-6 VIQs. We will most likely turn those in with the 7-9 VIQs at the end of class on 1st block)
Bring novels
Attached is the LAST vocab list for the year: Vocab List #24
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Gatsby Ch. 8-9 D.J.
- submit to turnitin AND print hard copy
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Gatsby Essay--2nd block
Gatsby Test--Fri.
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Literary Device #4 (Gatsby)
submit to turnitin AND print hard copy
Study for V#23 Quiz
Also, Extra Credit Options # 2 and 3 (can only choose ONE option) if you did not do the spring musical extra credit.
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V#23 Sentences
Bring the poem "Let America be America Again" so we can continue our close read and discussion on it.
Bring Gatsby novels
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Complete the VIQs for Ch. 1-6
Bring novels and the Ch. 6-7 Questions you started in class today.
We will complete them in class during first block.
Attached is Vocab List #23.
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Gatsby Ch. 7 Dialectical Journal
submit to turnitin AND print hard copy
bring novels
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Gatsby Ch. 4-6 Study guide questions
(do NOT write on handout)
Answer in complete sentences.
Study for V#22 Quiz
(Bring VIQs--we will work on that in class on Friday)
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Bring the VIQs handouts
Bring your novels.
We will continue working on the VIQs in class.
V#22 List attached. Sentences due Wed. Quiz on Friday.
Good luck on SBAC testing this week.
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Gatsby Ch. 6 Dialectical Journal
submit to turnitin AND print hard copy
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Study for V#19-21 Review Quiz
Bring Gatsby and Symbol Chart
Be respectful to the substitute and follow all classroom and WHS rules.
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For those who will be in class tomorrow, bring Gatsby novel and the Chapters 4-6 study guide questions.
Good luck on day 2 of SBAC testing.
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Bring Gatsby
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Bring Gatsby.
Bring something to work on or study.
Tomorrow begins SBAC testing.
BLUE group tests in the morning during period 2-3
YELLOW group tests in the afternoon during periods 5-6
Good luck and Do your BEST!
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Gatsby Ch. 4-5 Dialectical Journal (D.J.)
submit to turnitin AND print hard copy
Have a great spring break!
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V#21 Sentences AND Quiz
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Bring Gatsby novels daily.
Vocab List #21 sentences AND quiz both on 2nd block.
Please plan ahead.
Attached is the vocab list
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Gatsby Ch. 3 Dialectical Journal (D.J.)
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submit to turnitin AND print hard copy
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Study for V#20 Quiz
View the attached PPT about Fitzgerald and more information about the novel The Great Gatsby.
View the following video from youtube about Life in the 1920s.
Come prepared to discuss both the PPT and the video.
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REMINDER: Extra Credit for the Spring Musical is due TOMORROW (Friday, 3/23)
Staple your stamped ticket to your typed written assignment
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V#20 Sentences
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Bring 5 good discussion questions for chapters 1-2.
(write them or type them)
These should not be comprehension check questions.
If we need to clarify anythings as a class, we can do so, but your questions should lead us into some good discussion about the deeper meaning of the text, characters, plot, themes, and symbols.
Attached is Vocab List #20
--sentences due 2nd block
--quiz on Friday
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Gatsby Ch. 1-2 Dialectical Journal (D.J.)
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submit to turnitin
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print hard copy
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missing either one will result in half credit: NO EXCEPTIONS!!
Bring novel daily
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American Dream Interview Assignment
- type work
- double space
Study for V#19 Quiz
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V#19 Sentences
Work on Ch. 1-2 of Gatsby
Work on American Dream Interview Assignment
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Bring Anticipation Guide and Gatsby novel.
Work on American Dream Interview Assignment
Attached is Vocab List #19
--Sentences due 2nd block
--Quiz on Friday
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Review PPT notes for Intro to Gatsby/1920s Quiz
(for those who were absent on Friday, please see attached google slides)
Bring Gatsby novel daily
Work on American Dream Interview assignment
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This is NOT due Monday, but attached are the Extra Credit Options for Second Semester.
I would highly recommend and encourage you to see the school musical.
It is set in the 1920s!!
I attached the same file to a POST on our classroom webpage.
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Study for V#16-18 Review Quiz
Bring Gatsby novels daily
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Remaining groups finish and practice for Symbol Presentation.
Start asking people in various age groups to be interviewed for American Dream assignment.
Bring notes you started on intro for Gatsby.
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V#16-18 Review Quiz--Friday
(no sentences this week)
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FINISH SCARLET LETTER SYMBOL PRESENTATION
be ready to present on your day AND DO NOT BE ABSENT!
Per. 5 ONLY
Bring WHS ID and Scarlet Letter novel to return
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No vocab sentences this week
V#16-18 Review Quiz--Friday
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Work on Symbol Presentation!
Bring WHS ID card and Scarlet Letter to return
Reminder:
Water District Essay Contest
500 words on the theme: "Water is Life"
include 10 water saving ideas
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Study for V#18 Quiz
Continue working on Symbol Presentation
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V#18 Sentences
and...
Come prepared to work on the Group Symbol Presentation
We will have a chrome cart available for your use.
Bring other supplies as needed.
Plan to make it a productive block period.
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Prepare for Scarlet Letter Essay
May only use Character Study Chart. No novels allowed.
Add to character study chart as needed.
Attached is the Vocab list #18.
Sentences due 2nd block
Quiz--Friday
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Scarlet Letter Test--Monday, Feb. 26
Here is a partial study guide:
- Select a theme:
- The effects of guilt
- The effects of sin
- Isolation and alienation from self and society
- Intolerance and non-forgiveness
- Obsession for revenge
- Suffering, punishment, and redemption
How is this theme demonstrated by the action of the characters? What character best demonstrates this theme? Why?
2. How does Hawthorne develop Pearl in Chapter 15? Why does he have the reader view Pearl through Hester’s eyes?
3. Select two symbols and explain their significance to the novel.
4. What use does Hawthorne make of nature in Chapter 18?
5. What is the symbolic significance in Chapter 19, of Pearl’s washing away Dimmesdale’s kiss?
6. In Chapter 23, how does the third scaffold scene bring Dimmesdale’s struggle to a conclusion?
Scarlet Letter Essay--1st Block, Feb. 27-28
Hint: it will be about character
You will have to write on the character that you created the character study chart for.
Continue adding to the character study chart--that is the ONLY thing you can use on the essay. No novels allowed.
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V#17 sentences AND Quiz (since Friday is a pupil-free day)
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Study for Scarlet Letter Test (Monday)
Work on adding to SL Character Chart--will be used for Scarlet Letter essay (1st block next week)
No novels allowed, only the Character chart
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Finish the rough draft of the Synthesis Essay on the use of public shaming. (Consult the handout that has the essay structure.)
Handwritten drafts are preferred.
A completed draft (with an introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph) is required in order to turn in a final draft. That is your ticket to turn in a final draft.
We will give peer feedback and peer edit the drafts during first block.
We will also leave time for you to complete the final draft in class.
Attached is the synthesis packet with cover sheet and Sources A-D.
Also attached is Vocab List #17.
Plan ahead: BOTH the sentences AND the quiz for Vocab #17 will be on 2nd block since Friday is a pupil-free day.
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Study for V#16 Quiz
Scarlet Letter--Read Ch. 20-24 and complete writing assignments
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V#16 sentences
Work on Symbol Presentation
Bring novel daily
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Scarlet Letter Ch. 20-24--Fri.
V#16 Quiz--Fri.
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Read "Concerns Raised on 'Scarlet Letter' for Drunk Drivers" p. 307-309 under Related Readings in Scarlet Letter book.
Attached is Vocab List #16
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Complete POV
attached is the last page of the packet: Hawthorne and Hester: POV
Complete Setting assignments:
Attached is the handout: Setting: Reflection of the Soul
Be sure to also complete Hawthorne's Trees (that is the other setting assignment).
You MAY write on that handout for the chart. For the Part II questions, use the same paper where you completed the questions for Setting: Reflection of the Soul
Bring novel daily
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Study for Vocab Review Quiz #13-15
Scarlet Letter--Ch. 16-19
reading and assignments
Bring novel daily
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Study for V#13-15 Review Quiz
Be prepared to present silhouette assignment
Bring novel
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If you and your partner have not even discussed or started the written part of the silhouette assignment, work on the draft of it so you have something to work with and revise on the first block day.
Bring novels daily.
NO vocab sentences this week. It is a review week.
Review lists 13-15 for Friday's Quiz
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Read ahead or continue adding notes to Symbol and Character Chart.
Bring novel daily.
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Scarlet Letter Ch. 11-15
Reading and Writing assignments
Study for V#15 Quiz
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Literary Device #3 (Scarlet Letter)
type work
submit to turnitin.com AND print hard copy
V#15 sentences
Bring novel daily
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Attached is Vocab List #15
sentences--2nd block
quiz--Friday
Can work ahead on Lit. Device #3 (Scarlet Letter)--also due 2nd block
do NOT repeat any devices from 1st semester
choose a device from the handout provided last semester
bring novel daily
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Review Ch. 7-10 for more discussion on Monday
Can work ahead on Lit. Device #3 (Scarlet Letter)--due 2nd block
Can work ahead on Ch. 11-15--due Fri. 2/2
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Study for V#14 Quiz
Scarlet Letter Ch. 7-10 (reading and writing assignments)
Bring novels daily
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1. V#14 sentences
2. Poem Imitation of "To My Dear and Loving Husband"
10 lines (minimum)
2 stanzas (minimum)
3 poetic devices (choose from the following):
- imagery
- repetition
- contradiction
- Puritan Plain style (simple, concise words, direct)
- syntax (omitting words or inversion)
- rhyming pattern of AA BB CC DD... (Rhyming pattern is NOT mandatory although Bradstreet uses it. It is ONE of the poetic devices you may choose.
- subject of poem evokes deep emotion
- does NOT have to be love
- can be either a positive or negative emotion
- e.g. anger, resentment, envy, respect, joy, peace, etc.
- imitate her title as well
- type poem or neatly write in pen
Have fun with it and do your best!
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Review chapters 3-6 in The Scarlet Letter for further discussion on Monday.
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Study for V#13 Quiz
Scarlet Letter--Ch. 3-6 reading and assignments
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Finish Investigative Reporting assignment and be prepared to present your PPT or Slides during 2nd block.
There will be no time to complete, edit, or revise the ppt/slides before your presentation on 2nd block. There will be no chromebooks.
One of you will sign in to your account through my computer and we will project it to the screen.
You are welcome to prepare notecards so you avoid reading off the screen and turning your back to the audience.
Don't forget that V#13 sentences are also due.
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V#13 List attached
sentences due 2nd block
Can work ahead--Scarlet Letter Ch. 3-6
bring novels daily
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Finish Goal sheet and get it signed.
Study for V#12 Quiz
Scarlet Letter: Read and complete writing assignments for Ch. 1-2
Bring novels daily
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Work on Scarlet Letter (SL) Ch. 1-2 reading and assignment.
Study for upcoming vocab #12 quiz
Bring SL daily
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V#12 Sentences.
You are still composing 15 sentences total.
For Greek/Latin roots, use a word that contains the root for the sentence.
Begin Ch. 1-2 in The Scarlet Letter (reading and assignment found on reading schedule handout)
Bring novel daily.
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Bring The Scarlet Letter daily to class.
Read the Honors/AP English tips packet
Attached is the V#12 List.
Sentences due WED. for all classes
Quiz on Friday