Eighth Period-English I-8 Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2021-2022
- Department
- High School
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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The Groom
Define the three vocabulary words and answer the review questions. Submit the finished product to me.
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Review Questions - "The Bride"
Answer each question completely. Provide the page number(s) where find each answer. I have answered #3 as an example for you.
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Vocabulary - "The Bride"
Using an online dictionary (dictionary.com is a good one, but there are many others), locate the definition that is closest to how each word is used in the text. DO NOT include multiple definitions.
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Writing Assignment
In at least 150 words but not more than 350, describe a moment that greatly impacted your life. In addition to providing the necessary details, you should also focus on organizing your thoughts and using a variety of sentence lengths and structures. Don't be afraid to take a chance with this assignment. President Ronald Reagan once said, "The future doesn't belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave." I challenge you to take risks with your writing.
The assignment is due at the beginning of class on Thursday, December 2.
The assignment is due at the beginning of class on Thursday, December 2.
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The Ransom of Red Chief Review Questions
Answer the questions and turn it.
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The Ransom of Red Chief Review Questions
Answer the following questions and turn in.
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The Most Dangerous Game
Please answer the questions and turn in.
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Writing a Thesis Sentence and Introduction Paragraph
Step One: Writing a Thesis Sentence
A thesis Sentence states the central or main point you want to make in your essay. This sentence is usually found at the end of the Introduction paragraph.
For this particular prompt, a bare-bones thesis sentence could look something like this:
Because I felt held back by (the obstacle that you overcame), I chose to face it and beat it.
Feel free to ask for input about your from one or two classmates. Decide if their suggestions are worthwhile and, if they are, incorporate them into your sentence. Now you're ready to write your Introduction Paragraph.
Step Two: Writing an Introduction Paragraph
This is the essay's most important paragraph, and it deserves a lot of thought and planning. This paragraph introduces your reader to the point you are going to make in your essay.
It's important to grab your reader's attention with its content. Some ways to do this could be:
asking a question
telling an anecdote, which is a short amusing or interesting story about an incident or person
revealing an intriguing fact
making an emotional appeal (most often used in persuasive essays, not expository one like our assignment)
any strategy that makes your reader want to continue reading
Here's an example of an introductory paragraph I found online. It's only two sentences long, but it gets the job done. I have underlined the thesis sentence.
"As a lifelong crabber (that is, one who catches crabs, not a chronic complainer), I can tell you that anyone who has patience and a great love for the river is qualified to join the ranks of crabbers. However, if you want your first crabbing experience to be a successful one, you must come prepared." (Mary Zeigler, "How to Catch River Crabs")
What did Zeigler do in her introduction? First, she wrote in a little joke, but it serves a dual purpose. Not only does it set the stage for her slightly more humorous approach to crabbing, but it also clarifies what type of "crabber" she's writing about. This is important if your subject has more than one meaning.
The other thing that makes this a successful introduction is the fact that Zeigler leaves us wondering. What do we have to be prepared for? Will the crabs jump up and latch onto you? Is it a messy job? What tools and gear do I need? She leaves us with questions, and that draws us in because now we want answers.
Let one or two classmates read your paragraph and decide if you want to include their suggestions. We'll talk about them on Monday.
A thesis Sentence states the central or main point you want to make in your essay. This sentence is usually found at the end of the Introduction paragraph.
For this particular prompt, a bare-bones thesis sentence could look something like this:
Because I felt held back by (the obstacle that you overcame), I chose to face it and beat it.
Feel free to ask for input about your from one or two classmates. Decide if their suggestions are worthwhile and, if they are, incorporate them into your sentence. Now you're ready to write your Introduction Paragraph.
Step Two: Writing an Introduction Paragraph
This is the essay's most important paragraph, and it deserves a lot of thought and planning. This paragraph introduces your reader to the point you are going to make in your essay.
It's important to grab your reader's attention with its content. Some ways to do this could be:
asking a question
telling an anecdote, which is a short amusing or interesting story about an incident or person
revealing an intriguing fact
making an emotional appeal (most often used in persuasive essays, not expository one like our assignment)
any strategy that makes your reader want to continue reading
Here's an example of an introductory paragraph I found online. It's only two sentences long, but it gets the job done. I have underlined the thesis sentence.
"As a lifelong crabber (that is, one who catches crabs, not a chronic complainer), I can tell you that anyone who has patience and a great love for the river is qualified to join the ranks of crabbers. However, if you want your first crabbing experience to be a successful one, you must come prepared." (Mary Zeigler, "How to Catch River Crabs")
What did Zeigler do in her introduction? First, she wrote in a little joke, but it serves a dual purpose. Not only does it set the stage for her slightly more humorous approach to crabbing, but it also clarifies what type of "crabber" she's writing about. This is important if your subject has more than one meaning.
The other thing that makes this a successful introduction is the fact that Zeigler leaves us wondering. What do we have to be prepared for? Will the crabs jump up and latch onto you? Is it a messy job? What tools and gear do I need? She leaves us with questions, and that draws us in because now we want answers.
Let one or two classmates read your paragraph and decide if you want to include their suggestions. We'll talk about them on Monday.
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"Night" questions
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Analyzing the excerpt from "Tuesdays with Morrie"
Complete the attached Google doc and turn it in to me by the end of the period.
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Vocabulary for "Lamb to the Slaughter"
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The Necklace - Vocabulary
Create a Google Doc file of these words AND their definitions. Include only ONE definition for each word. It should be based on how that word is used in the story. Including multiple definitions will be counted incorrect.
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Elements of a Short Story
From our class discussion and information written on the whiteboard, define the following terms that are parts of a short story:
Setting
Characterization
Plot Structure
Narrator & Point of View
Style
Theme
Setting
Characterization
Plot Structure
Narrator & Point of View
Style
Theme