Due Friday, March 26th

The final project for our current literature circle books is due this Friday. Students should turn it in to me before homeroom on Friday morning.

The project was to create a study guide for the book, similar to Cliffs Notes.

1. Summarys for each chapter
2. A personal response to the book as a whole
3. A description of the theme of the book
4. Five discussion questions

This project should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman font and double spaced.

Persuasive Essay Project

The first draft of the persuasive essay is due this Friday, March 19th. It does not need to be typed, but it should include evidence to support the argument.

The final draft is due next Wednesday, March 24th. The final draft must have a separate title page and be a minimum of one page typed, 12 point font and double spaced.

Due Tuesday/Wednesday

Tomorrow and Wednesday are block scheduling so the following assignments are due on the day your student has class with me:

1. Quiz on Persuasive Writing: see notes from related powerpoint, etc.
2. A few sentences describing the topic your student wants to write his or her persuasive essay on and a brief description about what evidence he or she will be using


Reminders:
a. the extra credit assignment is due on Wednesday
b. students who wish to retake the characterization quiz must do so by Wednesday

Extra Credit Project Due Wednesday, March 17th

Length: One page minimum

Format: Typed, double-spaced, 12 point font, standard margins, black ink, Title, etc. on a separate title page

Ø One paragraph: describing the author

Ø One paragraph: describing the context of the time period in which the book was set, including real facts and events from that historical time period

Ø One paragraph: your response about how the setting influenced the story, this should be entirely from you; don’t use any other sources here!

Content: Research the author and setting of your literature circle book. You must cite any sources you use or the paper will not count for credit.

Analysis: Discuss how you feel the setting influenced the story.

Homework due Thursday, March 11th

Outline the your debate team's argument. Your outline should include:

1. A statement of your topic and position
2. A description of your argument, including evidence
3. How you will rebut your opponents' argument
4. A summary of your argument

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Paul will be open for parent-teacher conferences this Friday from 12-7pm. I hope to see you!

Homework due Tuesday, March 9th

Students need to bring in supporting evidence for their group debates. This evidence can be statistics, interviews with students, parents, or teachers, examples of relevant case studies, etc.

Homework due Tuesday/Wednesday

Write a BCR describing the exposition of your new literature circle book*.

* I know a few of you have not yet received your books. I have the list and you may complete this assignment for full credit as soon as you get the book.