English 10 Honors (Period 3,4,5) Assignments

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HW:

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HW:

In "Shaving" ...Identify (with quotes from the story):

HW: ID Foreshadow in "Stolen Party"

offer quotes

Read and Finish "Shaving" for Tuesday.

Prepare for the possibility of a quiz.

Trace the changes of the following characters:

Identify their "characters," then offer quotes to demonstrate it.

Character Analysis.

"Who is"

Quote passages which illustrate their character.

Read and finish the short story, "The Stolen Party."

For all three speeches (Henry, Lincoln, King):

"A Modest Proposal"

 

Read J. Swift's Essay: 

Identify rhetorical devices throughout the entire essay (you may write them on the essay, itself).

 

Hint: pay particular attention to lexis and taxis

Essay due tomorrow.

Write Intro and ONE Body Paragraph for the essay

Peer Edit tomorrow!!!

Rewrite body paragraph (to the essay).

 

Pay particular attention to strengthening the analysis:

Throughout the MLK speech, identify:

And identify the Rhetorical Purpose of using these devices.

 

Rewrite the paragraph on the use of a rhetorical device in the two speeches:

Choose one rhetorical device common to both Lincoln and Henry, and discuss how they employ that device (similarities or differences). 

 

Hint: use the model essay body paragraph as your guide, and check your paragraph against the notes/guidelines we put up on the board.

Read MLK's speech.  On a separate sheet of paper:

Write a Paragraph (think "body paragraph" to a full essay!)

 

Choose one of Aristotle's rhetorical devices and discuss how Lincoln and Henry employ that rhetorical device (how they use that device, either similarly or differently).

Paragraph Rewrite (Body Paragraph):

 

Rewrite your paragraph on Lincoln's use of a rhetorical device. 

(remember to employ all rules wtih regard to Body Paragraph Structure)

Chart the Tone and Speakers' Intent of BOTH the Lincoln and Henry speeches

 

 

 

This is Due Monday

Write a paragraph discussing Lincoln's use of a rhetorical device (only one).

 

Read Speech.  Paragraph-by-paragraph:

 

Finish Parody of Patrick Henry's speech.

Turn in HW tomorrow.

Group delivers speech with passion.

Patrick Henry Speech:

 

For each paragraph:

Read Patrick Henry Speech:

Be ready to discuss Henry's points, his purpose, and the rhetorical effect on the listener/reader.

Finish Essay ...Due Tomorrow.

 

 

Adding Context to the Quote:

 

***Remember that the Final Essay is Due Thursday, 10/14***

Write/Revise:

Pay particular attention to the "Passive Voice" and work toward ridding yourself of those "to be" verbs and replacing them with active verbs ...the "Active Voice."

 

 

See also Google Calendar...

 

Rewrite/Revise Essay paragraphs:

Rewrite with particular consideration to your choice of verbs.  See handouts on "Vivid Verbs" and "Active vs Passive Voice."  As you revise your essay, consider using better verbs ("active" verbs) for a stronger "voice" in your essay.

 

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Sentence Structure: write sentences using the "Father Boyle" essay as inspiration

Remember to label each component (Ind Cl, Dep Cl, S, V, brackets and parentheses)

Sentence Structure: write sentences

You MUST label all components in your sentences (S, V, Ind Cl., Dep Cl.)

Introduction Paragraph (to the Father Boyle essay):

Write Warrants and Evidence in paragraph form for all three paragraphs.

(you don't have to write the "analysis" but leave space after the warrant/evidence for adding analysis in later)

Assess your essay now  ---------> How it can be stronger:

                                        vs.

Performance Assessment #1 is Tuesday 9/14 ...be ready!

 

Hint: you already wrote the essay, you have the thesis and arguments; write a good Intro Paragraph that is modeled after our notes on the "Introductions" handout in your Tools Sheets.

Revisit your notes on "Body Paragraph structure."  Remember that "analysis" (aka "backing") is where the bulk of your argument is.  Be persuasive with strong, logical points and relevant discussion.

 

We will be Peer Editing on Monday so do a good job.  Typed (remember to double space) would be a good idea/option, and would also put you closer to the final draft ...yes, that's a hint.

We are peer editing tomorrow so write your best, most convincing body paragraph.

With regard to the article, "A Father's Love."

*** Think of what's on your T-Chart ***

Have your "Notebook" ready!  I prefer a 3-ring binder, or simply an "English 10"  section in binder.  All items arranged in chronological order.

Answer the three questions we posed in class:

1. I hate (name subject)

2. I think I stink at (name subject)

3. I will succeed at (name subject)

Be certain that for each of the three questions you provide bullet points which support each statement.