Honors English II
Your main goal for this weekend is to prepare for your in-class essay on Siddhartha on Tuesday. Remember that you will have the full ninety minute period to plan, write, and revise your final product. To assist you in this, you will be able to enter class with one sheet of paper of notes. You may use both sides of the paper. Here is the essay question you will answer for your final exam.
Throughout Siddhartha the main character encounters many teachers who guide him toward enlightenment. In your opinion, which of these teachers is the most influential in guiding Siddhartha? How? Why? Be sure to fully explain and defend your position using appropriate information from the text.
Remember that in this assignment there really isn't a right answer; it's about defending and proving that your answer is correct. Defend yourself through your use of the text and your explanation of that text.
ESL English III
No homework this weekend. I enjoyed seeing your skits today in class. Please make sure that you keep up with your reading and studying as we continue forward in Number the Stars. You'll have a test once we hit the midpoint of this book which is coming soon.
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Homework for B-Day Students: 11/15/2013
Honors English II
Tonight for homework you only have one chapter to read "Om" which is a pretty quick chapter. As you read, make sure to pay attention for the moment when Siddhartha really changes. Consider what causes his inner change. How do we know as readers that he has changed and found enlightenment?
Further, be reminded that next week will be a very busy week for all of you. On Tuesday you'll have your in-class essay. Review your writing notes from today and from the first nine weeks. Remember what you're trying to accomplish in the essay. You can't really prepare until next class when I give you the question for the in-class essay. On Thursday of next week you'll have the presentation of your Siddhartha final projects. Tonight and this week allow you a lot of chances to get a lot of work on these projects done. Remember to ask for help if you need it.
ESL English III
No homework for tonight. Next class we will be finishing our scripts and then presenting these dialogue skits. I look forward to seeing what you have all come up with!
Tonight for homework you only have one chapter to read "Om" which is a pretty quick chapter. As you read, make sure to pay attention for the moment when Siddhartha really changes. Consider what causes his inner change. How do we know as readers that he has changed and found enlightenment?
Further, be reminded that next week will be a very busy week for all of you. On Tuesday you'll have your in-class essay. Review your writing notes from today and from the first nine weeks. Remember what you're trying to accomplish in the essay. You can't really prepare until next class when I give you the question for the in-class essay. On Thursday of next week you'll have the presentation of your Siddhartha final projects. Tonight and this week allow you a lot of chances to get a lot of work on these projects done. Remember to ask for help if you need it.
ESL English III
No homework for tonight. Next class we will be finishing our scripts and then presenting these dialogue skits. I look forward to seeing what you have all come up with!
Friday, November 1, 2013
Homework for the Weekend - B Day Students - 11/1/2013
Happy November Everyone! Here are your reminders for the weekend:
Honors English II
This weekend you have to read the next two chapters of Siddhartha, "The Ferryman" and "The Son". As you read these chapters, be sure to pay attention to the character of Vasuveda. He's a significant person in this text made even more significant by the fact that he is introduced to us so close to the end of the text. Furthermore, continue to draw links and connections between the ideas that you are seeing in this text. You all did some great thinking today in class related to the overall messages in this text. Keep doing that work.
ESL English III
This weekend's assignment is an extra credit opportunity for you. Using your vocabulary from chapters four and five which you collected in class I want you to write a brief story (8-12 sentences) using at least six of the new words from your lists. Make sure that you underline your new words when you use them. Also be sure that you know the meaning of the word. You will not get credit for using a word if you use it incorrectly.
Honors English II
This weekend you have to read the next two chapters of Siddhartha, "The Ferryman" and "The Son". As you read these chapters, be sure to pay attention to the character of Vasuveda. He's a significant person in this text made even more significant by the fact that he is introduced to us so close to the end of the text. Furthermore, continue to draw links and connections between the ideas that you are seeing in this text. You all did some great thinking today in class related to the overall messages in this text. Keep doing that work.
ESL English III
This weekend's assignment is an extra credit opportunity for you. Using your vocabulary from chapters four and five which you collected in class I want you to write a brief story (8-12 sentences) using at least six of the new words from your lists. Make sure that you underline your new words when you use them. Also be sure that you know the meaning of the word. You will not get credit for using a word if you use it incorrectly.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Homework for B-Day Students
Honors English II
Tonight for homework you'll read the chapter "By the River" from Siddhartha. As you read, I want you to take notes on four key ideas: self, suffering, cycles, and changes. I would suggest that you divide a piece of paper into four areas and then make notes of quotes, paraphrases, moments, and scenes as you read. Once you finish the reading you should then analyze your findings to discover some of the connections between these ideas. You'll find something really interesting if you look closely enough.
Your Siddhartha projects will be due on the 14th of November. Your final exam on the book will happen on the 12th. Be prepared for both.
ESL English III
No homework tonight. Next class there will be a lot of independent working time. Be prepared for that!
Tonight for homework you'll read the chapter "By the River" from Siddhartha. As you read, I want you to take notes on four key ideas: self, suffering, cycles, and changes. I would suggest that you divide a piece of paper into four areas and then make notes of quotes, paraphrases, moments, and scenes as you read. Once you finish the reading you should then analyze your findings to discover some of the connections between these ideas. You'll find something really interesting if you look closely enough.
Your Siddhartha projects will be due on the 14th of November. Your final exam on the book will happen on the 12th. Be prepared for both.
ESL English III
No homework tonight. Next class there will be a lot of independent working time. Be prepared for that!
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Homework for B-Day Students: 10/23/2013
Honors English II
On Friday you will have your final exam on chapters one through four of Siddhartha. Please make sure that you take your time and prepare for this exam. You will have multiple choice and true/false questions related to:
I look forward to seeing what you produce.
ESL English III
Please respond to the following question in a clear paragraph. Try to follow the rules for good writing as you create this response:
At the end of chapter three we see that Annemarie begins to mature as a character due to what is happening in her country. Describe a moment in your life which caused you to mature as a person. How did this event affect you? How did it encourage your growth?
On Friday you will have your final exam on chapters one through four of Siddhartha. Please make sure that you take your time and prepare for this exam. You will have multiple choice and true/false questions related to:
- plot and characters from chapters one through four
- notes and ideas from the poem "Night" which you read with the substitute
- opening PowerPoint information on Hinduism, Buddhism and Hesse's life
I look forward to seeing what you produce.
ESL English III
Please respond to the following question in a clear paragraph. Try to follow the rules for good writing as you create this response:
At the end of chapter three we see that Annemarie begins to mature as a character due to what is happening in her country. Describe a moment in your life which caused you to mature as a person. How did this event affect you? How did it encourage your growth?
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Homework for the Weekend - B Day Students - 10/17
Students of B-day. Remember that I will not be here with you on Monday due to the fact that I will be working on a project for Durham Public Schools. Don't fret. You'll have plenty of independent work to do with your substitute. Here are your notes to take you through the weekend.
Honors English II
Over the weekend you should read the chapters "Among the People" and "Samsara" from Siddhartha. As you read, you are not required to take notes, but I would recommend that you do continue to take notes as it makes you a stronger reader. In addition, I gave you today your final project on Siddhartha. You may want to spend some time this weekend working and brainstorming about that project. The due date will likely be the first full week of November, be prepared.
Lastly, you have two tests coming next week. The first, on Wednesday, will be a district assessment. This test is not for a grade but is meant to show me how prepared you are for our final EOC. Please do not study for this exam; I want to see your raw skills at this point in the year. Your test on Friday will cover part one of Siddhartha, chapters one through four. On Monday I will have a study guide for you all to work on which will prepare you for this exam.
ESL English III
This weekend you should complete your quiz corrections on section one of your quiz. Remember to redo the questions you missed on a separate sheet of paper and then submit that to Ms. Gillen on Monday, after lunch.
On Monday you will continue working on Number the Stars and move into chapter two on your own.
Honors English II
Over the weekend you should read the chapters "Among the People" and "Samsara" from Siddhartha. As you read, you are not required to take notes, but I would recommend that you do continue to take notes as it makes you a stronger reader. In addition, I gave you today your final project on Siddhartha. You may want to spend some time this weekend working and brainstorming about that project. The due date will likely be the first full week of November, be prepared.
Lastly, you have two tests coming next week. The first, on Wednesday, will be a district assessment. This test is not for a grade but is meant to show me how prepared you are for our final EOC. Please do not study for this exam; I want to see your raw skills at this point in the year. Your test on Friday will cover part one of Siddhartha, chapters one through four. On Monday I will have a study guide for you all to work on which will prepare you for this exam.
ESL English III
This weekend you should complete your quiz corrections on section one of your quiz. Remember to redo the questions you missed on a separate sheet of paper and then submit that to Ms. Gillen on Monday, after lunch.
On Monday you will continue working on Number the Stars and move into chapter two on your own.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Homework for B-Day Students: 10/15/2013
Honors English II
Tonight you have two chapters of Siddhartha to read "The Awakening" and "Kamala". As you read through "The Awakening" keep track of the following ideas -- transformations, paradox of unity, vision, and epiphanies. You may want to make some notes about these ideas as we go through since that will lead you to a fuller reading experience. In chapter five, "Kamala" you will need to take notes as part of your reading experience. You should take notes on the ideas of symbolism (consider Kamala as a symbol as well as the things associated with her), the moments when Siddhartha finds himself (what are these moments? why can't he hold on to these moments?), and finally the changes that Siddhartha is undergoing.
I look forward to another super productive day on Thursday. Today's discussion was wonderful, but I do want to stress to all of you to participate more, especially if you were silent during your inside circle work. Remember that asking questions and further developing a classmate's opinion works. Be active. Be engaged!
ESL English III
No homework tonight since we didn't finish our reading of chapter one. Next class we will have finished that reading and you will need to do some writing for me over the weekend. Look forward to this!
Tonight you have two chapters of Siddhartha to read "The Awakening" and "Kamala". As you read through "The Awakening" keep track of the following ideas -- transformations, paradox of unity, vision, and epiphanies. You may want to make some notes about these ideas as we go through since that will lead you to a fuller reading experience. In chapter five, "Kamala" you will need to take notes as part of your reading experience. You should take notes on the ideas of symbolism (consider Kamala as a symbol as well as the things associated with her), the moments when Siddhartha finds himself (what are these moments? why can't he hold on to these moments?), and finally the changes that Siddhartha is undergoing.
I look forward to another super productive day on Thursday. Today's discussion was wonderful, but I do want to stress to all of you to participate more, especially if you were silent during your inside circle work. Remember that asking questions and further developing a classmate's opinion works. Be active. Be engaged!
ESL English III
No homework tonight since we didn't finish our reading of chapter one. Next class we will have finished that reading and you will need to do some writing for me over the weekend. Look forward to this!
Friday, October 11, 2013
Weekend Homework - A day and B day Students - 10/10 and 10/11
AP English III
This weekend your priority is to complete chapter three of The Great Gatsby. As you are reading you need to continue to annotate and add to your cover notes on characters, topics, symbols, settings and motifs. As we continue to discuss and draw out the patterns we see in the text, you should continue to look for these ideas and elements on your own. Monday we will be focused solely on Gatsby. If you would like to get ahead for Wednesday's class I would suggest that you also read "The Ways We Lie" by Stephanie Ericsson which is in 50 Essays or at this link. As you read Ericsson's piece, connect the different lies back to the characters in the text. How does this text give you a better understanding of what it truly means to tell a lie?
Russian I
This weekend you have no homework due to the fact that you had a quiz today or yesterday. Please continue to study and learn on your own with this language. I am still disappointed in the fact that some of you are not putting forth the effort required of you to be successful. Many of you who are struggling are not completing homework assignments or coming to me for extra help.
Honors English II
This weekend everyone you need to read chapter three of Siddhartha. This is when he will meet Buddha - the man who is enlightened. Watch this scene carefully and consider how it continues Siddhartha's quest for knowledge and understanding of himself. As you read you should be collecting vocabulary and defining that vocabulary. I will be collecting your next vocabulary bookmark on Tuesday. Have that ready!
Lastly, you have the opportunity this weekend to do test corrections on your multiple choice. To earn back one half point for each question missed you need to turn in a sheet of paper on which you:
This weekend your priority is to complete chapter three of The Great Gatsby. As you are reading you need to continue to annotate and add to your cover notes on characters, topics, symbols, settings and motifs. As we continue to discuss and draw out the patterns we see in the text, you should continue to look for these ideas and elements on your own. Monday we will be focused solely on Gatsby. If you would like to get ahead for Wednesday's class I would suggest that you also read "The Ways We Lie" by Stephanie Ericsson which is in 50 Essays or at this link. As you read Ericsson's piece, connect the different lies back to the characters in the text. How does this text give you a better understanding of what it truly means to tell a lie?
Russian I
This weekend you have no homework due to the fact that you had a quiz today or yesterday. Please continue to study and learn on your own with this language. I am still disappointed in the fact that some of you are not putting forth the effort required of you to be successful. Many of you who are struggling are not completing homework assignments or coming to me for extra help.
Honors English II
This weekend everyone you need to read chapter three of Siddhartha. This is when he will meet Buddha - the man who is enlightened. Watch this scene carefully and consider how it continues Siddhartha's quest for knowledge and understanding of himself. As you read you should be collecting vocabulary and defining that vocabulary. I will be collecting your next vocabulary bookmark on Tuesday. Have that ready!
Lastly, you have the opportunity this weekend to do test corrections on your multiple choice. To earn back one half point for each question missed you need to turn in a sheet of paper on which you:
- write out the question that you missed with the correct answer
- explain why the answer is correct
Only assignments which do both parts will earn credit back. Submit this with your original test.
ESL English III
Relax this weekend - you've taken your first test for me today and have done a lot of writing. Enjoy the weekend and be ready to continue moving forward next week.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Homework for B-Day Students: 10/9/2013
Honors English II
Tonight for homework you need to read chapter two of Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. As you read you should continue to add to your character lists as well as your notes on topics, motifs, and symbols in the text. Continue to pay attention to the relationship between Govinda and Siddhartha. Lastly, as you read, make sure that you go through chapters one and two and add to your vocabulary lists. I look forward to a very productive conversation on Friday about this opening of the text.
ESL English III
Your goal for tonight and tomorrow is to study for your first assessment on "A Taste of Home." Remember to use your notes as your key resource for studying. As you are studying your notes, make sure that you go back to the text and review the ideas in the story to pair your notes with your text. We will start class on Friday with questions and then launch into the test. Be ready!
Tonight for homework you need to read chapter two of Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. As you read you should continue to add to your character lists as well as your notes on topics, motifs, and symbols in the text. Continue to pay attention to the relationship between Govinda and Siddhartha. Lastly, as you read, make sure that you go through chapters one and two and add to your vocabulary lists. I look forward to a very productive conversation on Friday about this opening of the text.
ESL English III
Your goal for tonight and tomorrow is to study for your first assessment on "A Taste of Home." Remember to use your notes as your key resource for studying. As you are studying your notes, make sure that you go back to the text and review the ideas in the story to pair your notes with your text. We will start class on Friday with questions and then launch into the test. Be ready!
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