ERWC English 12 (2020-2021)-Period 1 - Room B1 Assignments

Complete before submitting final draft of grad speech.

After completing the editing checklist, copy and paste each paragraph from your grad speech template into this final draft document.

5/20 = paragraphs 1 & 2
5/25 = paragraph 3

Locate a 2nd graduation speech on YouTube or use the link:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2019/06/20/7-commencement-speeches-of-2019-that-will-inspire-you/?sh=58b8fc042c8f

You may use YouTube to find your own speech or use the links in this article:  

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2019/06/20/7-commencement-speeches-of-2019-that-will-inspire-you/?sh=58b8fc042c8f

In Yellow, highlight sections that show personal reflections.In Blue, highlight looks to the future, hopes, advice, and predictions.In Green, highlight shared common experiences between the speaker & audience.In Pink, highlight attempts at humor.

Highlight examples of hyberbole in the story - you are looking for exaggerated examples of equality from the story that make it obvious that the author is ridiculing the idea of exact or absolute equality for all. 

Highlight & Identify literary elements. Take margin notes on deeper meanings.

Do not submit until all 4 paragraphs are complete and proofread.
Paste directions for paragraph 4: Acknowledge the benefits of two of the other stories we read. Explain what makes each of them worthy of being taught to future seniors. Identify the one story that you would choose to remove from the short story unit in the future. Explain your decision with specific examples. (5+ sentences)

March 1st = pgs 1-5; March 4th = pgs 6-9
Yellow = figurative imagery (metaphors, similes, personification)
Blue = sensory details (literal descriptions appealing to sight, sound, touch, taste, smell)

Use your best highlights from the story.

Highlight yellow: Direct Characterization -The author makes direct statements to tell us information about the character.
Highlight blue: Indirect Characterization-The author reveals information about a character and their personality through thoughts, actions, & what other characters think and say about them.

Highlight for Varnee's expectations vs. reality.

In green, highlight examples of Roselily’s hope for a positive future.
In yellow, highlight examples of Roselily’s fear or negative reluctance for her future.

Highlight examples of hyperbole & paradox/oxymoron
Feb 1: pgs 1-4
Feb 4: pgs 5-8

Highlight examples of the narrator saying things that seem insane or crazy (at least 3 per page).

Highlight key points in the article - then add a margin note to identify whether the key point is an appeal to ethos, pathos, logos and/or an example of cause/effect.
Monday, 1/4: paragraphs 1-18
Monday, 1/11: paragraphs 19-29

Read the article & answer the 3 questions at the bottom.

You must complete at least one challenge + reflection questions at end. More = extra credit.

Refer to the full article from Day 3's assignment to review and gather quotations.

1. Read & highlight article
2. Complete SOAPSTone chart + evidence

Use the SOAPSTone shortcut in the Resources section of Google Classroom if you need to be reminded of SOAPSTone definitions and tone words. If you need to watch the video again, it is embedded in the slideshow in Dec 4 assignment.

If you need to watch the video again, it is embedded in the slideshow.

7 Holiday Stressbusters from the article:
1) Visualize a heart-filled holiday - imagine and describe a daily joy in life.
2) Give the gift of Calmness - take a moment to breathe in deep, meditative breaths.
3) Offer distress a voice - use art to draw out what is stressing you out.
4) Sweat is sweet - get out and exercise to relieve stress.
5) Blow out negativity, light up hope. - Blow out a candle to represent ridding a stress. Light a candle of positivity.
6) Be grateful for who you live with - Commit to daily appreciations for each family member.
7) Spread the joy around - volunteer to help others less fortunate than you.

Review the Google Slides to choose your painting first; then use the letter template to create your letter. Delete the directions as you complete each paragraph.

You may create a new resume using the template attached, or you can update a resume you may have created in a previous class and attach it here.

Follow the steps before submitting your final draft.

Add your 10 questions, your 10 paraphrased answers to the questions, and the websites where you found them to the slides.

Only open the attachment that matches your plan: either college, career OR military

1. Highlight main idea statements (at least one per page) in the article.
2. Create a 9 sentence paragraph response using the provided sentence frames.

Th, 9/17: Complete paragraphs 1-3
M, 9/21: Complete paragraphs 4-5

Use the link to access flipgrid and video yourself explaining each of your images.

Follow the directions in the slides to create your own bitmoji classroom filled with images that represent you as a learner.

Use the link below to go to flipgrid and make your video of your 5 favorites. You MUST join using your SCHOOL GMAIL Account or it won't give you access to my assignment. No one else will be able to see your video other than me.

https://flipgrid.com/4581a9e7

Don't forget to finish your 5 favorites to be ready for class Thursday.