Elie Wiesel's Night and how to stop the holocaust
Spring Break Assignment:
Please finish reading the book Night by Elie Wiesel. As you read, take notes on the Quotes & Notes handout (available under downloads).
Please finish reading the book Night by Elie Wiesel. As you read, take notes on the Quotes & Notes handout (available under downloads).
Our current purpose: learn how to distinguish good sources of information from bad, to distinguish facts from opinions, to write and discuss convincingly and with authority.
World Issues Groups
Racism 1
Stephannie, Ivan, Arturo, Koew Racism 2 Julio, Aaron, Brian, Saul, Tenzin Environment 1 Jade, Miranda, Joey, Vivian Environment 2 Aidan, Juan, Jem, Kamerin Feminism Vida, Rayna, Vinnie Government Issues 1 Zeke, Mark, Filip, Calyn Government Issues 2 JudyAnn, Janny, Justin |
START FORMULATING A RESEARCH TOPIC
Research Topic is most likely "Your Issue + ______" For example: Racism and the prison system Feminism and Hillary Clinton The environment and race Research Question is you asking a question about your topic. For example: Why is the prison system disproportionately full of black and brown people? Why are older feminists for Hillary Clinton while younger feminists are kind of meh? Why do environmental disasters occur more frequently in areas with high minority populations? |
Dystopian Novel Groups Reading Schedule
Group |
1/28 |
2/1 |
2/3 |
2/5 |
2/9 |
2/11 |
F451 A Vida, Kamerin, Jem, Stephannie |
10 |
30 |
68 |
110 |
- |
Finish |
F451 B Arturo, Joey, Vivian, Janny |
10 |
39 |
68 |
80 |
- |
Finish |
1984 A Jade, Aidan, Miranda |
20 |
34 |
57 |
75 |
- |
Finish |
1984 B Calyn, Filip, Koew, Zeke, Aaron |
20 |
27 |
70 |
110 |
- |
Finish |
Maze Runner Saul, Tenzin, Brian |
12 |
50 |
70 |
90 |
- |
Finish |
Anthem JudyAnn, Rayna, Vinnie, Mark |
37 |
42 |
105 |
Done |
- |
Finish |
Hunger Games Ivan, Justin, Juan, Julio |
21 |
34 |
61 |
61 |
- |
Finish |
Assignments
Assignments:
2/5: First Research Friday. You will bring in a printed copy of an article about your issue (racism, gender issues, environmental problems, etc.) and share it with a group of classmates who are also researching the same issue. We will have 5 Research Fridays:
-February 5
-February 26
-March 11
-April 1
-April 22
1/28: First group meeting in our dystopian novel groups. The dystopian novel groups are:
Fahrenheit 451 Group A: Vida, Kamerin, Jem
Fahrenheit 451 Group B: Arturo, Joey, Vivian, Janny
1984 Group A: Jade, Aidan, Miranda
1984 Group B: Calyn, Filip, Koew, Zeke
Maze Runner: Saul, Tenzin, Brian
Anthem: JudyAnn, Rayna, Vinnie, Mark, Aaron
Hunger Games: Ivan, Justin, Juan
1/22: Full Activist Folder due: 3 packets, 2 papers, 1 visual
1/15: Activist Opinion paper due
1/11: Activist Biography due
11/20: We are using MLA format for our Activist research. Check out the Purdue OWL site for help.
11/18: We have our ACTIVIST PACKET! (at least part 1). This is a big, big assignment with many steps. Keep up. Step 1, "Choose a Problem," is due on 11/20. We will be using the Chromebooks for the next 3-4 classes to find background information, choose an activist, and begin writing the 3 projects that will come out of this research. Basically, for the activist assignment, there are 4 major parts:
1. Research Packet
2. Factual Activist Biography
3. Opinionated Activist Influence paper
4. Graphic short story
11/13: We have now had 5 discussions about Persepolis and are done with the book. Our Persepolis freewrite packets are due on Monday, 11/16, and we are going to have a hot-seat discussion about the discussion questions (found under downloads). Furthermore, we will be starting our activist papers on Monday. Big day, don't miss it.
Due 10/29: First Discussion, Persepolis
DISCUSSION RULES:
1. Each discussion is worth 15 points.
2. You will start with 10 points (66%).
3. You are expected to speak up at least once during discussion, but no more than 3 times.
4. Each comment is worth 2 points.
5. Shuffle your discussion cards. Use them in order. Cannot use a card twice in one discussion.
6. Talking while someone else is talking or cell phone use is minus 2 points per offense.
7. Derogatory, offensive, racist, sexist, insulting or otherwise hurtful comments will cost you at minimum 5 points, up to the full 15 points. Regaining these points will require a conversation with me plus a paper.
8. If you miss a discussion, you must write one paragraph responses to discussion questions you missed.
Due 10/27: Persepolis Discussion packet, questions 1-8
Each question is for one chapter. Read the chapters and write on one of the prompts under each question. You should write for about 5 minutes on each one.
Due 10/16: Neighborhood Map & Observation.
Create a map of your neighborhood (within about 3-5 blocks). Observe and write up 2-4 of your neighbors. This assignment is in direct response to the rather disturbing feeling among many of you that your neighbors are the scariest thing in the direct aftermath of a natural disaster. Let's build society and our community!
Due 10/8: Earthquake Paper
Write a 4-5 paragraph paper in response to the New Yorker and Portland Monthly articles on the possible earthquake that could affect Portland. Write an intro paragraph (Recently the news has been focusing on the big earthquake that could affect us, etc.). Then identify 3-4 of your top priorities in the first 24 hours following a massive earthquake. Each priority gets a paragraph. Include reasons why that is your priority, and concrete images of how you envision things taking place. Includes graphic organizer for brainstorm AND earthquake pre-response questions.
Due 10/2: Big Problem - the First Step
Questions about what will become our big giant research paper. What is the biggest problem in the world right now and why?
Due 9/25: Earthquake Questions
After reading the articles about the earthquake, what are your plans, just in case?
Due 9/17: Omelas Response
Write a paragraph responding to the deeply disturbing story by Ursula K. LeGuin, "Those Who Walk Away from Omelas."
Due 9/11: Harrison Bergeron Questions
Read and annotate the story "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut with at least 12 questions or comments.
2/5: First Research Friday. You will bring in a printed copy of an article about your issue (racism, gender issues, environmental problems, etc.) and share it with a group of classmates who are also researching the same issue. We will have 5 Research Fridays:
-February 5
-February 26
-March 11
-April 1
-April 22
1/28: First group meeting in our dystopian novel groups. The dystopian novel groups are:
Fahrenheit 451 Group A: Vida, Kamerin, Jem
Fahrenheit 451 Group B: Arturo, Joey, Vivian, Janny
1984 Group A: Jade, Aidan, Miranda
1984 Group B: Calyn, Filip, Koew, Zeke
Maze Runner: Saul, Tenzin, Brian
Anthem: JudyAnn, Rayna, Vinnie, Mark, Aaron
Hunger Games: Ivan, Justin, Juan
1/22: Full Activist Folder due: 3 packets, 2 papers, 1 visual
1/15: Activist Opinion paper due
1/11: Activist Biography due
11/20: We are using MLA format for our Activist research. Check out the Purdue OWL site for help.
11/18: We have our ACTIVIST PACKET! (at least part 1). This is a big, big assignment with many steps. Keep up. Step 1, "Choose a Problem," is due on 11/20. We will be using the Chromebooks for the next 3-4 classes to find background information, choose an activist, and begin writing the 3 projects that will come out of this research. Basically, for the activist assignment, there are 4 major parts:
1. Research Packet
2. Factual Activist Biography
3. Opinionated Activist Influence paper
4. Graphic short story
11/13: We have now had 5 discussions about Persepolis and are done with the book. Our Persepolis freewrite packets are due on Monday, 11/16, and we are going to have a hot-seat discussion about the discussion questions (found under downloads). Furthermore, we will be starting our activist papers on Monday. Big day, don't miss it.
Due 10/29: First Discussion, Persepolis
DISCUSSION RULES:
1. Each discussion is worth 15 points.
2. You will start with 10 points (66%).
3. You are expected to speak up at least once during discussion, but no more than 3 times.
4. Each comment is worth 2 points.
5. Shuffle your discussion cards. Use them in order. Cannot use a card twice in one discussion.
6. Talking while someone else is talking or cell phone use is minus 2 points per offense.
7. Derogatory, offensive, racist, sexist, insulting or otherwise hurtful comments will cost you at minimum 5 points, up to the full 15 points. Regaining these points will require a conversation with me plus a paper.
8. If you miss a discussion, you must write one paragraph responses to discussion questions you missed.
Due 10/27: Persepolis Discussion packet, questions 1-8
Each question is for one chapter. Read the chapters and write on one of the prompts under each question. You should write for about 5 minutes on each one.
Due 10/16: Neighborhood Map & Observation.
Create a map of your neighborhood (within about 3-5 blocks). Observe and write up 2-4 of your neighbors. This assignment is in direct response to the rather disturbing feeling among many of you that your neighbors are the scariest thing in the direct aftermath of a natural disaster. Let's build society and our community!
Due 10/8: Earthquake Paper
Write a 4-5 paragraph paper in response to the New Yorker and Portland Monthly articles on the possible earthquake that could affect Portland. Write an intro paragraph (Recently the news has been focusing on the big earthquake that could affect us, etc.). Then identify 3-4 of your top priorities in the first 24 hours following a massive earthquake. Each priority gets a paragraph. Include reasons why that is your priority, and concrete images of how you envision things taking place. Includes graphic organizer for brainstorm AND earthquake pre-response questions.
Due 10/2: Big Problem - the First Step
Questions about what will become our big giant research paper. What is the biggest problem in the world right now and why?
Due 9/25: Earthquake Questions
After reading the articles about the earthquake, what are your plans, just in case?
Due 9/17: Omelas Response
Write a paragraph responding to the deeply disturbing story by Ursula K. LeGuin, "Those Who Walk Away from Omelas."
Due 9/11: Harrison Bergeron Questions
Read and annotate the story "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut with at least 12 questions or comments.