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Homework due Wednesday the 13th

Assignment 1 of 5:
Write a public service announcement (PSA) that supports Ben Sasse's main argument and answers the question from his title (i.e., what to do with teenagers  in the summer).  You should've received a rubric in class with the criteria for success but here are some of the highlights:
 
-It should be one minute long.  PSAs of 50-60 seconds will be scored as 4s.
-It should incorporate 1-2 strong (convincing/catchy) lines from the text as evidence of Sasse's main argument.
-It should include one original convincing/catchy sentence supporting Sasse's main argument.
-It should use conversational (but grammatically correct) language that is brief, clear and more persuasive than informative.
-It should begin with a brief setting description that establishes the location of the PSA and features the celebrity (if any) who is giving the PSA doing something related to the main argument.
 
There is a sample PSA of mine on Google Classroom.  Please type a final draft of your PSA and match its format to mine.
 
You will turn in your PSA by the end of Wednesday (1:30 p.m.) if you are in periods 2 or 5 or Thursday 11:59 p.m. for all other periods.  Upload a digital copy of the script to Google Classroom (attach it to the sample PSA "assignment").
 
If you would like extra credit, you may record yourself/your group delivering the PSA live and upload the video to Google Classroom no later than Thursday 11:59 p.m.
 
 
Assignment 2 of 5:
As preparation for Monday/Tuesday, watch the following short (30-second) public service announcements (PSAs) from YouTube.  You will be making your own PSA persuading parents to accept Ben Sasse's main argument and performing them live on Wednesday.  
 
You will be graded on both your live performance (a participation grade) and on a typed script of what you will say/do in the PSA.
 
Sample PSAs:
Shakira, parents as educators= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53Yf448PnLM
Judd Hirsch, give kids chores= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52bINSTMhdM
Phylicia Rashad, let kids be kids= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID312YMYguM
Megan Mullally, bullying= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae7s5yQ4gQQ
Debra Messing, violence= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8M2JSXqSDY
Betty White, importance of literacy= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNNjJDihhMQ
 
 
Assignment 3 of 5:
Finish revising Handout 2.1 (the descriptive outline for the Ben Sasse text) if not  finished in class.
 
 
Assignment 4 of 5 (ongoing):
Complete late assignments before the 10-week grading period ends on 3/15.
 
Romeo and Juliet Act 3 scene 1 scripts
Romeo and Juliet Character Analysis CEL paragraph
Illuminate Quick Check for the Seneca Falls Keynote Address + "The Progress of Fifty Years"
Handout 1.1b on Toni Morrison's "The Work You Do, the Person You Are"
Reading Questions for Ben Sasse text
 
 
Assignment 5 of 5 (ongoing):
You should already have your IRP book chosen by now.  If not, you have until Friday, April 12th, which is the absolute last day for approvals.
 
If you have a book chosen, you should get it BEFORE the end of February AND finish it by Tuesday, April 2nd (no school Monday the 31st).
 
A shortened list of rules for choosing your IRP book is below, but if you were absent you should look over the digital copy of the IRP handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
Your IRP book ...
MUST have a single narrative (but can be either fiction or nonfiction ... no poetry, short stories, plays, screenplays, comic books)
MUST be age- and school-appropriate (no kiddie books!)
MUST be 200 or more pages
MUST be a stand-alone work (no prequels, sequels, other books in a series)
MUST NOT have any film, TV, or computer/video game tie-ins
MUST NOT be part of past or present curricula at Gertz or Merkin
MUST NOT be more than 100 points below your lexile level from the August test (instructions for determining this number below)
 
How do I get my book approved?
Provide me (in person or via email) the title and author of your book + screenshots of your lexile level and the book's lexile level.  If no one else has already taken the book, it will be yours.
 
How do I find my correct lexile level?
You should've written it on the form I gave you at the beginning of the semester. If you've lost this paper, go to Achieve 3000's website.  Log in to the class that has "Shimizu" and "LevelSet" in the title.  Your lexile level will be shown as a horizontal green bar on the homepage.
 
What if I entered Gertz late and didn't take the LevelSet test in August?
If I haven't already assigned you a lexile level, email me to get your score.  Otherwise, you may wait until after Jan. 14th to start your search.
 
What if I don't want to deal with all these rules?
If you select a book from the AP list attached as a link to this site (or on Google Classroom), or can produce proof of your book, you can ignore the ban on books with film adaptations, lexile levels 100+ points below your score, and pages less than 200.
 
What if I cannot find the lexile level of my book on lexile.com?
Try looking on the following sites: goodreads.com, bookwizard.net, barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com ... If you still run into difficulty, you must bring the book in to me so I can look through it personally.
 
 

Homework due Monday the 11th/Tuesday the 12th

Assignment 1 of 6:
Using Handout 2.1 (the descriptive outline for the Ben Sasse text), add 1-2 sentences describing what you see the author doing in each paragraph chunk.  In other words, what is the author using (e.g., personal anecdote, a compare-contrast, imagery, questioning, etc.) to get his point across in those specific paragraphs?  Complete responses for the first three chunks of text (paragraphs 5-7, 8, and 9-10) before Monday/Tuesday's class.
 
If you do not have summaries for all six "chunks" of the text, add them by Monday/Tuesday as well.  Summaries should be two sentences (no more, no less).
 
 
Assignment 2 of 6:
If not already turned in, finish annotating the question stem for Question 3 and completing the T-chart for Question 3 on the handout you were given in class Wednesday.
 
Having trouble determining if an answer choice for Question 3 is explicit, implicit, or absent?  Look at this example:
 
Pretend an answer choice is "The rain is wet" ...
 
Explicit evidence from the text would be: "The rain is wet."
          Why?  It is directly stated in the text.
 
Implicit evidence from the text would be: "The ground glistened with moisture."    
          Why?  It is not directly stated in the text, but can be guessed based on
          details like "ground glistened" and "moisture")

Absent evidence from the text would be: "The rain is dry."
          Why?  The exact opposite of the answer choice is explicitly stated.
 
 
Assignment 3 of 6:
If not already finished, answer the 13 reading questions in the document uploaded to Google Classroom.  You may either add the answers to your annotations (number them please) OR write out your answers in your notebook.
 
 
Assignment 4 of 6:
As preparation for Monday/Tuesday, watch the following short (30-second) public service announcements (PSAs) from YouTube.  You will be making your own PSA persuading parents to accept Ben Sasse's main argument and performing them live on Wednesday.  
 
You will be graded on both your live performance (a participation grade) and on a typed script of what you will say/do in the PSA.
 
Sample PSAs:
Shakira, parents as educators= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53Yf448PnLM
Judd Hirsch, give kids chores= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52bINSTMhdM
Phylicia Rashad, let kids be kids= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID312YMYguM
Megan Mullally, bullying= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae7s5yQ4gQQ
Debra Messing, violence= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8M2JSXqSDY
Betty White, importance of literacy= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNNjJDihhMQ
 
 
Assignment 5 of 6 (ongoing):
Complete late assignments before the 10-week grading period ends on 3/15.
 
Romeo and Juliet Act 3 scene 1 scripts
Romeo and Juliet Character Analysis CEL paragraph
Illuminate Quick Check for the Seneca Falls Keynote Address + "The Progress of Fifty Years"
Handout 1.1b on Toni Morrison's "The Work You Do, the Person You Are"
 
 
Assignment 6 of 6 (ongoing):
You should already have your IRP book chosen by now.  If not, you have until Friday, April 12th, which is the absolute last day for approvals.
 
If you have a book chosen, you should get it BEFORE the end of February AND finish it by Tuesday, April 2nd (no school Monday the 31st).
 
A shortened list of rules for choosing your IRP book is below, but if you were absent you should look over the digital copy of the IRP handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
Your IRP book ...
MUST have a single narrative (but can be either fiction or nonfiction ... no poetry, short stories, plays, screenplays, comic books)
MUST be age- and school-appropriate (no kiddie books!)
MUST be 200 or more pages
MUST be a stand-alone work (no prequels, sequels, other books in a series)
MUST NOT have any film, TV, or computer/video game tie-ins
MUST NOT be part of past or present curricula at Gertz or Merkin
MUST NOT be more than 100 points below your lexile level from the August test (instructions for determining this number below)
 
How do I get my book approved?
Provide me (in person or via email) the title and author of your book + screenshots of your lexile level and the book's lexile level.  If no one else has already taken the book, it will be yours.
 
How do I find my correct lexile level?
You should've written it on the form I gave you at the beginning of the semester. If you've lost this paper, go to Achieve 3000's website.  Log in to the class that has "Shimizu" and "LevelSet" in the title.  Your lexile level will be shown as a horizontal green bar on the homepage.
 
What if I entered Gertz late and didn't take the LevelSet test in August?
If I haven't already assigned you a lexile level, email me to get your score.  Otherwise, you may wait until after Jan. 14th to start your search.
 
What if I don't want to deal with all these rules?
If you select a book from the AP list attached as a link to this site (or on Google Classroom), or can produce proof of your book, you can ignore the ban on books with film adaptations, lexile levels 100+ points below your score, and pages less than 200.
 
What if I cannot find the lexile level of my book on lexile.com?
Try looking on the following sites: goodreads.com, bookwizard.net, barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com ... If you still run into difficulty, you must bring the book in to me so I can look through it personally.
 
 

Homework due Thursday the 7th/Friday the 8th

Assignment 1 of 5:
Finish annotating the question stem for Question 3 and completing the T-chart for Question 3 on the handout you were given in class Wednesday.
 
Having trouble determining if an answer choice for Question 3 is explicit, implicit, or absent?  Look at this example:
 
Pretend an answer choice is "The rain is wet" ...
 
Explicit evidence from the text would be: "The rain is wet."
          Why?  It is directly stated in the text.
 
Implicit evidence from the text would be: "The ground glistened with moisture."    
          Why?  It is not directly stated in the text, but can be guessed based on
          details like "ground glistened" and "moisture")

Absent evidence from the text would be: "The rain is dry."
          Why?  The exact opposite of the answer choice is explicitly stated.
 
 
Assignment 2 of 5:
Read and annotate Ben Sasse's "What to Do With the Kids This Summer?  Put 'Em to Work" before Thursday/Friday.  
 
In your annotations, answer the 13 reading questions in the document uploaded to Google Classroom.
 
Make sure you have annotations for the following from class today:
 
-Difference between an essay and an argument
-How the title of the Ben Sasse text indicates both what type of text it is AND what the argument in the text will be
-Where the introduction ends, and how you know
-Who the intended audience of this text is
 
 
Assignment 3 of 5:
Using Handout 2.1 (the descriptive outline for the Ben Sasse text), add summaries for all six "chunks" of the text.  Summaries should be two sentences (no more, no less).
 
Leave space on the handout to add what the author does in each chunk of text. This will be added during class Thursday/Friday.
 
 
Assignment 4 of 5 (ongoing):
Complete late assignments before the 10-week grading period ends on 3/15.
 
Romeo and Juliet Act 3 scene 1 scripts
Romeo and Juliet Character Analysis CEL paragraph
Illuminate Quick Check for the Seneca Falls Keynote Address + "The Progress of Fifty Years"
Handout 1.1b on Toni Morrison's "The Work You Do, the Person You Are"
 
 
Assignment 5 of 5 (ongoing):
You should already have your IRP book chosen by now.  If not, you have until Friday, April 12th, which is the absolute last day for approvals.
 
If you have a book chosen, you should get it BEFORE the end of February AND finish it by Tuesday, April 2nd (no school Monday the 31st).
 
A shortened list of rules for choosing your IRP book is below, but if you were absent you should look over the digital copy of the IRP handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
Your IRP book ...
MUST have a single narrative (but can be either fiction or nonfiction ... no poetry, short stories, plays, screenplays, comic books)
MUST be age- and school-appropriate (no kiddie books!)
MUST be 200 or more pages
MUST be a stand-alone work (no prequels, sequels, other books in a series)
MUST NOT have any film, TV, or computer/video game tie-ins
MUST NOT be part of past or present curricula at Gertz or Merkin
MUST NOT be more than 100 points below your lexile level from the August test (instructions for determining this number below)
 
How do I get my book approved?
Provide me (in person or via email) the title and author of your book + screenshots of your lexile level and the book's lexile level.  If no one else has already taken the book, it will be yours.
 
How do I find my correct lexile level?
You should've written it on the form I gave you at the beginning of the semester. If you've lost this paper, go to Achieve 3000's website.  Log in to the class that has "Shimizu" and "LevelSet" in the title.  Your lexile level will be shown as a horizontal green bar on the homepage.
 
What if I entered Gertz late and didn't take the LevelSet test in August?
If I haven't already assigned you a lexile level, email me to get your score.  Otherwise, you may wait until after Jan. 14th to start your search.
 
What if I don't want to deal with all these rules?
If you select a book from the AP list attached as a link to this site (or on Google Classroom), or can produce proof of your book, you can ignore the ban on books with film adaptations, lexile levels 100+ points below your score, and pages less than 200.
 
What if I cannot find the lexile level of my book on lexile.com?
Try looking on the following sites: goodreads.com, bookwizard.net, barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com ... If you still run into difficulty, you must bring the book in to me so I can look through it personally.
 
 

Homework due Monday the 4th/Tuesday the 5th

Assignment 1 of 5:
Annotate and reread the eight-paragraph essay "The Work You Do, the Person You Are" by Toni Morrison.  Do the following for your assigned paragraph before Wednesday's class:
 
1) Identify a strong quote that shows contrast in your assigned paragraph.
2) Identify keywords showing this contrast within the quote
3) Write an analytical sentence explaining the important message communicated by this quote. (You may use the sentence frame "Morrison's comment '_____' shows that ...")
4) Answer the analysis question attached to your assigned paragraph
 
 
Assignment 2 of 5:
If not already done, complete the 18 questions your class did not answer in class for both the Seneca Falls Keynote Address and "The Progress of Fifty Years".
 
If not already done, answer the five Illuminate Quick Check questions at the end of the packet with the Seneca Falls Keynote Address and "The Progress of Fifty Years".  You should be answering these questions on your own.
 
 
Assignment 3 of 5:
Complete final draft of your CEL paragraph describing a character from Act 3 scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet.  Be ready to turn this in on Tuesday/Wednesday, along with the following rough draft materials:
 
Rough Draft (complete, handwritten or typed) 
Peer Editing Sheet (all categories rated, all ratings explained in one sentence)
Outline (complete)
Rubric (given out in class)
 
*Period 1, the peer editing sheet is not required for your class.  However, if you'd like one to use for peer editing, I have extras in class.
 
NOTE: Poor descriptions of character are those that describe more than one of the characters ("angry") or describe actions more than the character's personality ("antagonistic", "hostile", "immature", "troublesome").
 
 
Assignment 4 of 5 (DUE TUESDAY the 5TH):
Complete late assignments
 
Personality and Career Matchup Paragraph
Hamlet CEL Paragraph 
Romeo and Juliet Act 3 scene 1 scene paraphrases
 
 
Assignment 5 of 5 (ongoing):
You should already have your IRP book chosen by now.  If not, you have until Friday, April 12th, which is the absolute last day for approvals.
 
If you have a book chosen, you should get it BEFORE the end of February AND finish it by Tuesday, April 2nd (no school Monday the 31st).
 
A shortened list of rules for choosing your IRP book is below, but if you were absent you should look over the digital copy of the IRP handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
Your IRP book ...
MUST have a single narrative (but can be either fiction or nonfiction ... no poetry, short stories, plays, screenplays, comic books)
MUST be age- and school-appropriate (no kiddie books!)
MUST be 200 or more pages
MUST be a stand-alone work (no prequels, sequels, other books in a series)
MUST NOT have any film, TV, or computer/video game tie-ins
MUST NOT be part of past or present curricula at Gertz or Merkin
MUST NOT be more than 100 points below your lexile level from the August test (instructions for determining this number below)
 
How do I get my book approved?
Provide me (in person or via email) the title and author of your book + screenshots of your lexile level and the book's lexile level.  If no one else has already taken the book, it will be yours.
 
How do I find my correct lexile level?
You should've written it on the form I gave you at the beginning of the semester. If you've lost this paper, go to Achieve 3000's website.  Log in to the class that has "Shimizu" and "LevelSet" in the title.  Your lexile level will be shown as a horizontal green bar on the homepage.
 
What if I entered Gertz late and didn't take the LevelSet test in August?
If I haven't already assigned you a lexile level, email me to get your score.  Otherwise, you may wait until after Jan. 14th to start your search.
 
What if I don't want to deal with all these rules?
If you select a book from the AP list attached as a link to this site (or on Google Classroom), or can produce proof of your book, you can ignore the ban on books with film adaptations, lexile levels 100+ points below your score, and pages less than 200.
 
What if I cannot find the lexile level of my book on lexile.com?
Try looking on the following sites: goodreads.com, bookwizard.net, barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com ... If you still run into difficulty, you must bring the book in to me so I can look through it personally.
 
 

Homework due Monday the 25th/Tuesday the 26th

NOTE: Bring your IRP book to class next week!
 
Assignment 1 of 5:
Complete the 18 questions your class did not answer in class for both the Seneca Falls Keynote Address and "The Progress of Fifty Years".
 
You will be turning in your answers to the questions on Monday/Tuesday.  All questions should be completed and the text should be annotated with circled unfamiliar words (+ definitions) and main ideas for 1-2 paragraphs (depending on your assignment).
 
 
 
Assignment 2 of 5:
Answer the five Illuminate Quick Check questions at the end of the packet with the Seneca Falls Keynote Address and "The Progress of Fifty Years".  You should be answering these questions on your own.
 
 
Assignment 3 of 5:
Complete final draft of your CEL paragraph describing a character from Act 3 scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet.  Be ready to turn this in on Tuesday/Wednesday, along with the following rough draft materials:
 
Rough Draft (complete, handwritten or typed) 
Peer Editing Sheet (all categories rated, all ratings explained in one sentence)
Outline (complete)
Rubric (given out in class)
 
*Period 1, the peer editing sheet is not required for your class.  However, if you'd like one to use for peer editing, I have extras in class.
 
NOTE: Poor descriptions of character are those that describe more than one of the characters ("angry") or describe actions more than the character's personality ("antagonistic", "hostile", "immature", "troublesome").
 
 
Assignment 4 of 5 (DUE WEDNESDAY the 27TH):
Complete late assignments
 
Personality and Career Matchup Paragraph
Hamlet CEL Paragraph 
Romeo and Juliet Act 3 scene 1 scene paraphrases
 
 
Assignment 5 of 5 (ongoing):
You should already have your IRP book chosen by now.  If not, you have until Friday, April 12th, which is the absolute last day for approvals.
 
If you have a book chosen, you should get it BEFORE the end of February AND finish it by Tuesday, April 2nd (no school Monday the 31st).
 
A shortened list of rules for choosing your IRP book is below, but if you were absent you should look over the digital copy of the IRP handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
Your IRP book ...
MUST have a single narrative (but can be either fiction or nonfiction ... no poetry, short stories, plays, screenplays, comic books)
MUST be age- and school-appropriate (no kiddie books!)
MUST be 200 or more pages
MUST be a stand-alone work (no prequels, sequels, other books in a series)
MUST NOT have any film, TV, or computer/video game tie-ins
MUST NOT be part of past or present curricula at Gertz or Merkin
MUST NOT be more than 100 points below your lexile level from the August test (instructions for determining this number below)
 
How do I get my book approved?
Provide me (in person or via email) the title and author of your book + screenshots of your lexile level and the book's lexile level.  If no one else has already taken the book, it will be yours.
 
How do I find my correct lexile level?
You should've written it on the form I gave you at the beginning of the semester. If you've lost this paper, go to Achieve 3000's website.  Log in to the class that has "Shimizu" and "LevelSet" in the title.  Your lexile level will be shown as a horizontal green bar on the homepage.
 
What if I entered Gertz late and didn't take the LevelSet test in August?
If I haven't already assigned you a lexile level, email me to get your score.  Otherwise, you may wait until after Jan. 14th to start your search.
 
What if I don't want to deal with all these rules?
If you select a book from the AP list attached as a link to this site (or on Google Classroom), or can produce proof of your book, you can ignore the ban on books with film adaptations, lexile levels 100+ points below your score, and pages less than 200.
 
What if I cannot find the lexile level of my book on lexile.com?
Try looking on the following sites: goodreads.com, bookwizard.net, barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com ... If you still run into difficulty, you must bring the book in to me so I can look through it personally.
 
 

Homework due Thursday the 21st/Friday the 22nd

NOTE: Bring your IRP book to class next week!
 
Assignment 1 of 4:
 
Today your group was assigned 1-2 paragraphs to read out of one of two texts on women's suffrage.  Please make sure the following tasks are done (either in your notebook or on the handout) for these 1-2 paragraphs by our next class:
 
Circle all unfamiliar terms AND define them with a short phrase or synonym
Write a one-sentence main idea for EACH paragraph assigned.
Answer the three reading questions that go with your assignment.  Use the guide below to help you:
 
Seneca Falls Keynote Address:
Paragraphs 1-2 ... Questions 1-3
Paragraphs 3-4 ... Questions 1, 4, 5
Paragraphs 5-6 ... Questions 1, 6, 7
Paragraphs 7-8 ... Questions 1, 8, 9
 
"The Progress of Fifty Years":
Paragraph 1 ... Questions 1-3
Paragraph 2 ... Questions 4-6
Paragraph 3 ... Questions 7-9
 
 
Assignment 2 of 4:
 
Complete final draft of your CEL paragraph describing a character from Act 3 scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet.  Be ready to turn this in on Tuesday/Wednesday, along with the following rough draft materials:
 
Rough Draft (complete, handwritten or typed) 
Peer Editing Sheet (all categories rated, all ratings explained in one sentence)
Outline (complete)
Rubric (given out in class)
 
*Period 1, the peer editing sheet is not required for your class.  However, if you'd like one to use for peer editing, I have extras in class.
 
NOTE: Poor descriptions of character are those that describe more than one of the characters ("angry") or describe actions more than the character's personality ("antagonistic", "hostile", "immature", "troublesome").
 
 
Assignment 3 of 4 (DUE WEDNESDAY the 27TH):
Complete late assignments
 
Personality and Career Matchup Paragraph
Hamlet CEL Paragraph 
Romeo and Juliet Act 3 scene 1 scene paraphrases
 
 
Assignment 4 of 4 (ongoing):
You should already have your IRP book chosen by now.  If not, you have until Friday, April 12th, which is the absolute last day for approvals.
 
If you have a book chosen, you should get it BEFORE the end of February AND finish it by Tuesday, April 2nd (no school Monday the 31st).
 
A shortened list of rules for choosing your IRP book is below, but if you were absent you should look over the digital copy of the IRP handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
Your IRP book ...
MUST have a single narrative (but can be either fiction or nonfiction ... no poetry, short stories, plays, screenplays, comic books)
MUST be age- and school-appropriate (no kiddie books!)
MUST be 200 or more pages
MUST be a stand-alone work (no prequels, sequels, other books in a series)
MUST NOT have any film, TV, or computer/video game tie-ins
MUST NOT be part of past or present curricula at Gertz or Merkin
MUST NOT be more than 100 points below your lexile level from the August test (instructions for determining this number below)
 
How do I get my book approved?
Provide me (in person or via email) the title and author of your book + screenshots of your lexile level and the book's lexile level.  If no one else has already taken the book, it will be yours.
 
How do I find my correct lexile level?
You should've written it on the form I gave you at the beginning of the semester. If you've lost this paper, go to Achieve 3000's website.  Log in to the class that has "Shimizu" and "LevelSet" in the title.  Your lexile level will be shown as a horizontal green bar on the homepage.
 
What if I entered Gertz late and didn't take the LevelSet test in August?
If I haven't already assigned you a lexile level, email me to get your score.  Otherwise, you may wait until after Jan. 14th to start your search.
 
What if I don't want to deal with all these rules?
If you select a book from the AP list attached as a link to this site (or on Google Classroom), or can produce proof of your book, you can ignore the ban on books with film adaptations, lexile levels 100+ points below your score, and pages less than 200.
 
What if I cannot find the lexile level of my book on lexile.com?
Try looking on the following sites: goodreads.com, bookwizard.net, barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com ... If you still run into difficulty, you must bring the book in to me so I can look through it personally.
 
 

Homework due Tuesday the 19th (odd)/Wednesday the 20th (even)

NOTE: Bring your IRP book to class next week!
 
Assignment 1 of 4:
Complete final draft of your CEL paragraph describing a character from Act 3 scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet.  Be ready to turn this in on Tuesday/Wednesday, along with the following rough draft materials:
 
Rough Draft (complete, handwritten or typed) 
Peer Editing Sheet (all categories rated, all ratings explained in one sentence)
Outline (complete)
Rubric (given out in class)
 
*Period 1, the peer editing sheet is not required for your class.  However, if you'd like one to use for peer editing, I have extras in class.
 
NOTE: Poor descriptions of character are those that describe more than one of the characters ("angry") or describe actions more than the character's personality ("antagonistic", "hostile", "immature", "troublesome").
 
 
Assignment 2 of 4:
Complete late assignments connected to your Act 3 Scene 1 performance.  
 
If you did not turn in a copy of the working script with your character notes and complete paraphrases (including Benvolio's opening lines) during class, you can still receive late credit for it. 
 
If you did not turn in critiques for your peers' performances, you can still receive late credit for it.
 
Likewise, if you did not upload a digital copy of your script with four original asides, notes on character, and complete paraphrases for each speaking part (with or without Benvolio's opening lines), you can still turn it in for late credit.
 
 
Assignment 3 of 4 (DUE WEDNESDAY the 27TH):
Complete late Personality and Career Matchup Paragraphs.  
 
Order of assignments to turn in:
Typed final draft (12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced)
Rough Draft
Peer Editing Form
Outline
 
Complete your "Hamlet CEL Paragraph" using the outline you were given in class.  There is no rough draft requirement for this paragraph.  Either complete the back of the outline neatly and completely as your final draft or copy out the paragraph on a separate sheet of paper in blue or black ink.
 
 
Assignment 4 of 4 (ongoing):
You should already have your IRP book chosen by now.  If not, you have until Friday, April 12th, which is the absolute last day for approvals.
 
If you have a book chosen, you should get it BEFORE the end of February AND finish it by Tuesday, April 2nd (no school Monday the 31st).
 
A shortened list of rules for choosing your IRP book is below, but if you were absent you should look over the digital copy of the IRP handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
Your IRP book ...
MUST have a single narrative (but can be either fiction or nonfiction ... no poetry, short stories, plays, screenplays, comic books)
MUST be age- and school-appropriate (no kiddie books!)
MUST be 200 or more pages
MUST be a stand-alone work (no prequels, sequels, other books in a series)
MUST NOT have any film, TV, or computer/video game tie-ins
MUST NOT be part of past or present curricula at Gertz or Merkin
MUST NOT be more than 100 points below your lexile level from the August test (instructions for determining this number below)
 
How do I get my book approved?
Provide me (in person or via email) the title and author of your book + screenshots of your lexile level and the book's lexile level.  If no one else has already taken the book, it will be yours.
 
How do I find my correct lexile level?
You should've written it on the form I gave you at the beginning of the semester. If you've lost this paper, go to Achieve 3000's website.  Log in to the class that has "Shimizu" and "LevelSet" in the title.  Your lexile level will be shown as a horizontal green bar on the homepage.
 
What if I entered Gertz late and didn't take the LevelSet test in August?
If I haven't already assigned you a lexile level, email me to get your score.  Otherwise, you may wait until after Jan. 14th to start your search.
 
What if I don't want to deal with all these rules?
If you select a book from the AP list attached as a link to this site (or on Google Classroom), or can produce proof of your book, you can ignore the ban on books with film adaptations, lexile levels 100+ points below your score, and pages less than 200.
 
What if I cannot find the lexile level of my book on lexile.com?
Try looking on the following sites: goodreads.com, bookwizard.net, barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com ... If you still run into difficulty, you must bring the book in to me so I can look through it personally.
 
 

Homework due Thursday the 14th/Friday the 15th

NOTE: Bring your Pre-AP reader to class this week if you wrote notes on the scene in its pages.
NOTE FOR ODD PRIODS: Bring your IRP book to class.
 
Assignment 1 of 4:
ODD PERIODS-
Complete the outline for your next CEL paragraph that you were given in class on Monday.  Keep in mind that the final draft is due Tuesday the 19th.
 
EVEN PERIODS-
Complete a rough draft for your next CEL paragraph.  Since we will be doing performances for most of the period, you will likely only have enough time in class to peer edit each other's rough drafts.  Keep in mind that the final draft is due Wednesday the 20th.
 
NOTE: Poor descriptions of character are those that describe more than one of the characters ("angry") or describe actions more than the character's personality ("antagonistic", "hostile", "immature", "troublesome").
 
 
Assignment 2 of 4:
Complete late assignments connected to your Act 3 Scene 1 performance.  
 
If you did not turn in a copy of the working script with your character notes and complete paraphrases (including Benvolio's opening lines) during class, you can still receive late credit for it. 
 
If you did not turn in critiques for your peers' performances, you can still receive late credit for it.
 
Likewise, if you did not upload a digital copy of your script with four original asides, notes on character, and complete paraphrases for each speaking part (with or without Benvolio's opening lines), you can still turn it in for late credit.
 
 
Assignment 3 of 4 (DUE WEDNESDAY the 27TH):
Complete late Personality and Career Matchup Paragraphs.  
 
Order of assignments to turn in:
Typed final draft (12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced)
Rough Draft
Peer Editing Form
Outline
 
Complete your "Hamlet CEL Paragraph" using the outline you were given in class.  There is no rough draft requirement for this paragraph.  Either complete the back of the outline neatly and completely as your final draft or copy out the paragraph on a separate sheet of paper in blue or black ink.
 
 
Assignment 4 of 4 (ongoing):
You should already have your IRP book chosen by now.  If not, you have until Friday, April 12th, which is the absolute last day for approvals.
 
If you have a book chosen, you should get it BEFORE the end of February AND finish it by Tuesday, April 2nd (no school Monday the 31st).
 
A shortened list of rules for choosing your IRP book is below, but if you were absent you should look over the digital copy of the IRP handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
Your IRP book ...
MUST have a single narrative (but can be either fiction or nonfiction ... no poetry, short stories, plays, screenplays, comic books)
MUST be age- and school-appropriate (no kiddie books!)
MUST be 200 or more pages
MUST be a stand-alone work (no prequels, sequels, other books in a series)
MUST NOT have any film, TV, or computer/video game tie-ins
MUST NOT be part of past or present curricula at Gertz or Merkin
MUST NOT be more than 100 points below your lexile level from the August test (instructions for determining this number below)
 
How do I get my book approved?
Provide me (in person or via email) the title and author of your book + screenshots of your lexile level and the book's lexile level.  If no one else has already taken the book, it will be yours.
 
How do I find my correct lexile level?
You should've written it on the form I gave you at the beginning of the semester. If you've lost this paper, go to Achieve 3000's website.  Log in to the class that has "Shimizu" and "LevelSet" in the title.  Your lexile level will be shown as a horizontal green bar on the homepage.
 
What if I entered Gertz late and didn't take the LevelSet test in August?
If I haven't already assigned you a lexile level, email me to get your score.  Otherwise, you may wait until after Jan. 14th to start your search.
 
What if I don't want to deal with all these rules?
If you select a book from the AP list attached as a link to this site (or on Google Classroom), or can produce proof of your book, you can ignore the ban on books with film adaptations, lexile levels 100+ points below your score, and pages less than 200.
 
What if I cannot find the lexile level of my book on lexile.com?
Try looking on the following sites: goodreads.com, bookwizard.net, barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com ... If you still run into difficulty, you must bring the book in to me so I can look through it personally.
 
 

Homework due Wednesday the 13th

NOTE: Bring your Pre-AP reader to class this week if you wrote notes on the scene in its pages.
 
Assignment 1 of 4:
 
Complete the front of the outline you were given in class for your next CEL paragraph.  That means you should have all the following done by Wednesday:
 
Chosen a character to focus on
Chosen a description (one-word adjective or a short phrase) for your character's personality
Selected two quotes that are strong examples of this character's personality 
Pulled out strong keywords or one key phrase from each quote proving your description of this character
Written out the claim sentence for your paragraph
 
NOTE: Poor descriptions of character are those that describe more than one of the characters ("angry") or describe actions more than the character's personality ("antagonistic", "hostile", "immature", "troublesome").
 
 
Assignment 2 of 4:
 
Complete late assignments connected to your Act 3 Scene 1 performance.  
 
If you did not turn in a copy of the working script with your character notes and complete paraphrases (including Benvolio's opening lines) during class, you can still receive late credit for it. 
 
Likewise, if you did not upload a digital copy of your script with four original asides, notes on character, and complete paraphrases for each speaking part (with or without Benvolio's opening lines), you can still turn it in for late credit.
 
 
 
Assignment 3 of 4 (DUE FRIDAY the 22ND):
Complete late Personality and Career Matchup Paragraphs.  
 
Order of assignments to turn in:
Typed final draft (12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced)
Rough Draft
Peer Editing Form
Outline
 
Complete your "Hamlet CEL Paragraph" using the outline you were given in class.  There is no rough draft requirement for this paragraph.  Either complete the back of the outline neatly and completely as your final draft or copy out the paragraph on a separate sheet of paper in blue or black ink.
 
 
Assignment 4 of 4 (ongoing):
You should already have your IRP book chosen by now.  If not, you have until Friday, April 12th, which is the absolute last day for approvals.
 
If you have a book chosen, you should get it BEFORE the end of February AND finish it by Tuesday, April 2nd (no school Monday the 31st).
 
A shortened list of rules for choosing your IRP book is below, but if you were absent you should look over the digital copy of the IRP handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
Your IRP book ...
MUST have a single narrative (but can be either fiction or nonfiction ... no poetry, short stories, plays, screenplays, comic books)
MUST be age- and school-appropriate (no kiddie books!)
MUST be 200 or more pages
MUST be a stand-alone work (no prequels, sequels, other books in a series)
MUST NOT have any film, TV, or computer/video game tie-ins
MUST NOT be part of past or present curricula at Gertz or Merkin
MUST NOT be more than 100 points below your lexile level from the August test (instructions for determining this number below)
 
How do I get my book approved?
Provide me (in person or via email) the title and author of your book + screenshots of your lexile level and the book's lexile level.  If no one else has already taken the book, it will be yours.
 
How do I find my correct lexile level?
You should've written it on the form I gave you at the beginning of the semester. If you've lost this paper, go to Achieve 3000's website.  Log in to the class that has "Shimizu" and "LevelSet" in the title.  Your lexile level will be shown as a horizontal green bar on the homepage.
 
What if I entered Gertz late and didn't take the LevelSet test in August?
If I haven't already assigned you a lexile level, email me to get your score.  Otherwise, you may wait until after Jan. 14th to start your search.
 
What if I don't want to deal with all these rules?
If you select a book from the AP list attached as a link to this site (or on Google Classroom), or can produce proof of your book, you can ignore the ban on books with film adaptations, lexile levels 100+ points below your score, and pages less than 200.
 
What if I cannot find the lexile level of my book on lexile.com?
Try looking on the following sites: goodreads.com, bookwizard.net, barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com ... If you still run into difficulty, you must bring the book in to me so I can look through it personally.
 
 

Homework due Monday the 11th/Tuesday the 12th

NOTE: Bring your Pre-AP reader to class next Monday/Tuesday.
 
Assignment 1 of 6:
Complete paraphrases for all of Act 3 scene 1 if not already finished. Either work with your group outside of class, or work individually to make sure you have this much done by our next class.  
 
Add annotations to your copy of the script with notes on what your character is thinking/feeling and how you will make your character's thoughts/feelings clear to the audience with your voice/body language.
 
 
 
Assignment 2 of 5:
 
Add four original asides to the paraphrased scene and upload a finished, final draft to Google Classroom using the template provided.  Make sure the final draft is free of typos and isn't missing any paraphrases or asides.  Only ONE person in each group needs to upload the script by the second hour of Monday or Tuesday's class (whichever day your performance is on).
 
Each character must have an aside.  The aside should be your own work, at least one sentence long, and in the voice of the character.  It should reveal the character's inner thoughts and feelings and NOT just  summarize events.
 
 
Assignment 3 of 5: 
 
Practice your performance over the weekend both on your own AND with your group, if possible.  Think about how you will bring the character's personality into your performance.
 
Read your lines several times out loud.  Do this so that you don't stumble over the words on Monday/Tuesday.
 
Practice performing the lines in front of a mirror (or an audience) so you can try out the facial expressions and gestures you plan to use while saying specific lines.
 
Read through the "Role-Huddle Sheet" you were given in class for more background about the character you will be playing.  
 
 
Assignment 4 of 5 (DUE FRIDAY the 22ND):
Complete late Personality and Career Matchup Paragraphs.  
 
Order of assignments to turn in:
Typed final draft (12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced)
Rough Draft
Peer Editing Form
Outline
 
Complete your "Hamlet CEL Paragraph" using the outline you were given in class.  There is no rough draft requirement for this paragraph.  Either complete the back of the outline neatly and completely as your final draft or copy out the paragraph on a separate sheet of paper in blue or black ink.
 
 
Assignment 5 of 5 (ongoing):
If you want two whole months to finish reading, you have until Friday, Feb. 1st to get the book for your Independent Reading Project (IRP) approved.  Use the break to search for a book rather than waiting until it is too late (absolute last day for approvals is Friday, April 12th).
 
A shortened list of rules for choosing your IRP book is below, but if you were absent you should look over the digital copy of the IRP handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
Your IRP book ...
MUST have a single narrative (but can be either fiction or nonfiction ... no poetry, short stories, plays, screenplays, comic books)
MUST be age- and school-appropriate (no kiddie books!)
MUST be 200 or more pages
MUST be a stand-alone work (no prequels, sequels, other books in a series)
MUST NOT have any film, TV, or computer/video game tie-ins
MUST NOT be part of past or present curricula at Gertz or Merkin
MUST NOT be more than 100 points below your lexile level from the August test (instructions for determining this number below)
 
How do I get my book approved?
Provide me (in person or via email) the title and author of your book + screenshots of your lexile level and the book's lexile level.  If no one else has already taken the book, it will be yours.
 
How do I find my correct lexile level?
You should've written it on the form I gave you at the beginning of the semester. If you've lost this paper, go to Achieve 3000's website.  Log in to the class that has "Shimizu" and "LevelSet" in the title.  Your lexile level will be shown as a horizontal green bar on the homepage.
 
What if I entered Gertz late and didn't take the LevelSet test in August?
If I haven't already assigned you a lexile level, email me to get your score.  Otherwise, you may wait until after Jan. 14th to start your search.
 
What if I don't want to deal with all these rules?
If you select a book from the AP list attached as a link to this site (or on Google Classroom), or can produce proof of your book, you can ignore the ban on books with film adaptations, lexile levels 100+ points below your score, and pages less than 200.
 
What if I cannot find the lexile level of my book on lexile.com?
Try looking on the following sites: goodreads.com, bookwizard.net, barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com ... If you still run into difficulty, you must bring the book in to me so I can look through it personally.
 
 

Homework due Thursday the 7th/Friday the 8th

NOTE: Bring your Pre-AP reader to class this week.
 
Assignment 1 of 5:
Complete paraphrases for all of Act 3 scene 1 before Thursday/Friday. Either work with your group outside of class, or work individually to make sure you have this much done by our next class.  Keep in mind that you still need to add four original asides to the paraphrased scene and to practice your performance, so having all of your paraphrasing done before class is necessary if you want to make the most of the work time you're given.
 
Here are some questions you should be able to answer from class on Wednesday.  
 
1)  Who does Tybalt refer to as “my man”?  Why would this make Mercutio respond angrily in lines 53-55?
2)  Given that Tybalt doesn’t know about Romeo’s secret marriage to Juliet, how could Romeo’s words in line 58 be offensive to Tybalt?
3)  What word does Tybalt use in line 62 to show Romeo has offended him?
4)  What finally pushes Mercutio to draw his sword and fight with Tybalt?  (Think about what he is feeling at this point and who made him feel this way.)
 
 
Assignment 2 of 5:
Review your paraphrases from class and add annotations to your copy of the script with notes on what your character is thinking/feeling and how you will make your character's thoughts/feelings clear to the audience with your voice/body language.
 
Read through the "Role-Huddle Sheet" you were given in class for the character you will be playing in your next performance.  You don't have to answer the questions at the bottom yet, but you should start familiarizing yourself with the lines and think about how you will bring the character's personality into your performance.
 
 
Assignment 3 of 5 (ongoing): 
Complete late Personality and Career Matchup Paragraphs.  
 
Order of assignments to turn in:
Typed final draft (12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced)
Rough Draft
Peer Editing Form
Outline
 
Complete your "Hamlet CEL Paragraph" using the outline you were given in class.  There is no rough draft requirement for this paragraph.  Either complete the back of the outline neatly and completely as your final draft or copy out the paragraph on a separate sheet of paper in blue or black ink.
 
 
Assignment 4 of 5 (DUE FRIDAY the 8TH):
If you haven't already done so, complete TWO Achieve 3000 lessons of your choice over the break.  The absolute last day to turn this assignment in is February 8th.
 
Before Reading Poll: Answer the question (do NOT skip if you don't have enough information) and explain your answer in one sentence
Read the article
Write two summaries (two sentences each) at the middle and end of the article
Write three questions for a quiz on the article
Take the activity quiz
 
Make sure you write down the titles of your Achieve 3000 lessons, your quiz scores, and the dates you completed them on the handout you were given before break.  If you were absent, find a digital copy of this handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
 
Assignment 5 of 5 (ongoing):
If you want two whole months to finish reading, you have until Friday, Feb. 1st to get the book for your Independent Reading Project (IRP) approved.  Use the break to search for a book rather than waiting until it is too late (absolute last day for approvals is Friday, April 12th).
 
A shortened list of rules for choosing your IRP book is below, but if you were absent you should look over the digital copy of the IRP handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
Your IRP book ...
MUST have a single narrative (but can be either fiction or nonfiction ... no poetry, short stories, plays, screenplays, comic books)
MUST be age- and school-appropriate (no kiddie books!)
MUST be 200 or more pages
MUST be a stand-alone work (no prequels, sequels, other books in a series)
MUST NOT have any film, TV, or computer/video game tie-ins
MUST NOT be part of past or present curricula at Gertz or Merkin
MUST NOT be more than 100 points below your lexile level from the August test (instructions for determining this number below)
 
How do I get my book approved?
Provide me (in person or via email) the title and author of your book + screenshots of your lexile level and the book's lexile level.  If no one else has already taken the book, it will be yours.
 
How do I find my correct lexile level?
You should've written it on the form I gave you at the beginning of the semester. If you've lost this paper, go to Achieve 3000's website.  Log in to the class that has "Shimizu" and "LevelSet" in the title.  Your lexile level will be shown as a horizontal green bar on the homepage.
 
What if I entered Gertz late and didn't take the LevelSet test in August?
If I haven't already assigned you a lexile level, email me to get your score.  Otherwise, you may wait until after Jan. 14th to start your search.
 
What if I don't want to deal with all these rules?
If you select a book from the AP list attached as a link to this site (or on Google Classroom), or can produce proof of your book, you can ignore the ban on books with film adaptations, lexile levels 100+ points below your score, and pages less than 200.
 
What if I cannot find the lexile level of my book on lexile.com?
Try looking on the following sites: goodreads.com, bookwizard.net, barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com ... If you still run into difficulty, you must bring the book in to me so I can look through it personally.
 
 

Homework due Wednesday the 6th

NOTE: Bring your Pre-AP reader to class this week.
 
Assignment 1 of 5:
Complete paraphrases of lines 34-51 AND lines 52-68 of Act 3 scene 1. Either work with your group outside of class, or work individually to make sure you have this much done by Wednesday.  That way, you can spend more time in your groups on paraphrasing the next set of lines rather than catching up.
 
Here are some questions you should be able to answer from class on Wednesday.  
 
1)  Who does Tybalt refer to as “my man”?  Why would this make Mercutio respond angrily in lines 53-55?
2)  Given that Tybalt doesn’t know about Romeo’s secret marriage to Juliet, how could Romeo’s words in line 58 be offensive to Tybalt?
 
3)  What word does Tybalt use in line 62 to show Romeo has offended him?
 
 
Assignment 2 of 5:
Review your paraphrases from class and add annotations to your copy of the script with notes on what your character is thinking/feeling and how you will make your character's thoughts/feelings clear to the audience with your voice/body language.
 
Read through the "Role-Huddle Sheet" you were given in class for the character you will be playing in your next performance.  You don't have to answer the questions at the bottom yet, but you should start familiarizing yourself with the lines and think about how you will bring the character's personality into your performance.
 
 
Assignment 3 of 5 (ongoing): 
Complete late Personality and Career Matchup Paragraphs.  
 
Order of assignments to turn in:
Typed final draft (12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced)
Rough Draft
Peer Editing Form
Outline
 
Complete your "Hamlet CEL Paragraph" using the outline you were given in class.  There is no rough draft requirement for this paragraph.  Either complete the back of the outline neatly and completely as your final draft or copy out the paragraph on a separate sheet of paper in blue or black ink.
 
 
Assignment 4 of 5 (ongoing):
If you haven't already done so, complete TWO Achieve 3000 lessons of your choice over the break.  The absolute last day to turn this assignment in is February 8th.
 
Before Reading Poll: Answer the question (do NOT skip if you don't have enough information) and explain your answer in one sentence
Read the article
Write two summaries (two sentences each) at the middle and end of the article
Write three questions for a quiz on the article
Take the activity quiz
 
Make sure you write down the titles of your Achieve 3000 lessons, your quiz scores, and the dates you completed them on the handout you were given before break.  If you were absent, find a digital copy of this handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
 
Assignment 5 of 5 (ongoing):
If you want two whole months to finish reading, you have until Friday, Feb. 1st to get the book for your Independent Reading Project (IRP) approved.  Use the break to search for a book rather than waiting until it is too late (absolute last day for approvals is Friday, April 12th).
 
A shortened list of rules for choosing your IRP book is below, but if you were absent you should look over the digital copy of the IRP handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
Your IRP book ...
MUST have a single narrative (but can be either fiction or nonfiction ... no poetry, short stories, plays, screenplays, comic books)
MUST be age- and school-appropriate (no kiddie books!)
MUST be 200 or more pages
MUST be a stand-alone work (no prequels, sequels, other books in a series)
MUST NOT have any film, TV, or computer/video game tie-ins
MUST NOT be part of past or present curricula at Gertz or Merkin
MUST NOT be more than 100 points below your lexile level from the August test (instructions for determining this number below)
 
How do I get my book approved?
Provide me (in person or via email) the title and author of your book + screenshots of your lexile level and the book's lexile level.  If no one else has already taken the book, it will be yours.
 
How do I find my correct lexile level?
You should've written it on the form I gave you at the beginning of the semester. If you've lost this paper, go to Achieve 3000's website.  Log in to the class that has "Shimizu" and "LevelSet" in the title.  Your lexile level will be shown as a horizontal green bar on the homepage.
 
What if I entered Gertz late and didn't take the LevelSet test in August?
If I haven't already assigned you a lexile level, email me to get your score.  Otherwise, you may wait until after Jan. 14th to start your search.
 
What if I don't want to deal with all these rules?
If you select a book from the AP list attached as a link to this site (or on Google Classroom), or can produce proof of your book, you can ignore the ban on books with film adaptations, lexile levels 100+ points below your score, and pages less than 200.
 
What if I cannot find the lexile level of my book on lexile.com?
Try looking on the following sites: goodreads.com, bookwizard.net, barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com ... If you still run into difficulty, you must bring the book in to me so I can look through it personally.
 
 

Homework due Monday the 4th/Tuesday the 5th

NOTE: Bring your Pre-AP reader to class Thursday/Friday!!
 
Assignment 1 of 5:
Complete paraphrases of lines 34-51 of Act 3 scene 1 for homework. Either work with your group over the weekend, or work individually to make sure you have this much done by class.  That way, you can spend more time in your groups on paraphrasing the next set of lines rather than catching up.
 
Here are some questions you should be able to answer from class on Thursday/Friday.  
 
1)  What is Tybalt’s reason for addressing Benvolio and Mercutio?
2)  Review the three responses Mercutio gives Tybalt (line 40, lines 42-5, 53-5).  Based on these responses, what do you think Mercutio wants to happen?
 
Here is a question you need to be able to answer as part of your paraphrase:
 
3)  How is Tybalt’s use of consort in line 41 misinterpreted by Mercutio?  How does Mercutio hear the word (i.e., What does he think Tybalt is saying?)?
 
 
Assignment 2 of 5:
Review your paraphrases from class Thursday/Friday and add annotations to your copy of the script with notes on what your character is thinking/feeling and how you will make your character's thoughts/feelings clear to the audience with your voice/body language.
 
Read through the "Role-Huddle Sheet" you were given in class for the character you will be playing in your next performance.  You don't have to answer the questions at the bottom yet, but you should start familiarizing yourself with the lines and think about how you will bring the character's personality into your performance.
 
 
Assignment 3 of 5 (ongoing): 
Complete late Personality and Career Matchup Paragraphs.  
 
Order of assignments to turn in:
Typed final draft (12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced)
Rough Draft
Peer Editing Form
Outline
 
Complete your "Hamlet CEL Paragraph" using the outline you were given in class.  There is no rough draft requirement for this paragraph.  Either complete the back of the outline neatly and completely as your final draft or copy out the paragraph on a separate sheet of paper in blue or black ink.
 
 
Assignment 4 of 5 (ongoing):
If you haven't already done so, complete TWO Achieve 3000 lessons of your choice over the break.  The absolute last day to turn this assignment in is February 8th.
 
Before Reading Poll: Answer the question (do NOT skip if you don't have enough information) and explain your answer in one sentence
Read the article
Write two summaries (two sentences each) at the middle and end of the article
Write three questions for a quiz on the article
Take the activity quiz
 
Make sure you write down the titles of your Achieve 3000 lessons, your quiz scores, and the dates you completed them on the handout you were given before break.  If you were absent, find a digital copy of this handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
 
Assignment 5 of 5 (ongoing):
If you want two whole months to finish reading, you have until Friday, Feb. 1st to get the book for your Independent Reading Project (IRP) approved.  Use the break to search for a book rather than waiting until it is too late (absolute last day for approvals is Friday, April 12th).
 
A shortened list of rules for choosing your IRP book is below, but if you were absent you should look over the digital copy of the IRP handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
Your IRP book ...
MUST have a single narrative (but can be either fiction or nonfiction ... no poetry, short stories, plays, screenplays, comic books)
MUST be age- and school-appropriate (no kiddie books!)
MUST be 200 or more pages
MUST be a stand-alone work (no prequels, sequels, other books in a series)
MUST NOT have any film, TV, or computer/video game tie-ins
MUST NOT be part of past or present curricula at Gertz or Merkin
MUST NOT be more than 100 points below your lexile level from the August test (instructions for determining this number below)
 
How do I get my book approved?
Provide me (in person or via email) the title and author of your book + screenshots of your lexile level and the book's lexile level.  If no one else has already taken the book, it will be yours.
 
How do I find my correct lexile level?
You should've written it on the form I gave you at the beginning of the semester. If you've lost this paper, go to Achieve 3000's website.  Log in to the class that has "Shimizu" and "LevelSet" in the title.  Your lexile level will be shown as a horizontal green bar on the homepage.
 
What if I entered Gertz late and didn't take the LevelSet test in August?
If I haven't already assigned you a lexile level, email me to get your score.  Otherwise, you may wait until after Jan. 14th to start your search.
 
What if I don't want to deal with all these rules?
If you select a book from the AP list attached as a link to this site (or on Google Classroom), or can produce proof of your book, you can ignore the ban on books with film adaptations, lexile levels 100+ points below your score, and pages less than 200.
 
What if I cannot find the lexile level of my book on lexile.com?
Try looking on the following sites: goodreads.com, bookwizard.net, barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com ... If you still run into difficulty, you must bring the book in to me so I can look through it personally.
 
 

Homework due Thursday the 31st/Friday the 1st

NOTE: Bring your Pre-AP reader to class Thursday/Friday!!
 
Assignment 1 of 5:
Complete your "Hamlet CEL Paragraph" using the outline you were given in class.  There is no rough draft requirement for this paragraph.  Either complete the back of the outline neatly and completely as your final draft or copy out the paragraph on a separate sheet of paper in blue or black ink.  
 
If you are still struggling with how Gertrude's use of "seem" is different from Hamlet's use of "seem" after Monday/Tuesday's class, answer the following questions to help you see the difference:
 
1)  Gertrude uses “seems” in line 75 —> what is she saying? (use paraphrases) 
2)  Hamlet uses “seems” in lines 76, 83 —> what is he saying? 
3)  Based on what she says, what does Gertrude want Hamlet to do?
4)  If Gertrude is telling Hamlet to _______, how does that make Hamlet feel?
               It makes him feel _______ with _______ because he/she ________.
 
 
Assignment 2 of 5:
Read Act 3 scene 1 in your Pre-AP reader (starts on page 28).  Make initial annotations on important words, signs of character, etc.
 
Read through the "Role-Huddle Sheet" you were given in class for the character you will be playing in your next performance.  You don't have to answer the questions at the bottom yet, but you should start familiarizing yourself with the lines and think about how you will bring the character's personality into your performance.
 
 
Assignment 3 of 5 (ongoing): 
Complete late Personality and Career Matchup Paragraphs.  
 
Order of assignments to turn in:
Typed final draft (12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced)
Rough Draft
Peer Editing Form
Outline
 
 
Assignment 4 of 5 (ongoing):
If you haven't already done so, complete TWO Achieve 3000 lessons of your choice over the break.  Do the following for both articles by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8th:
 
Before Reading Poll: Answer the question (do NOT skip if you don't have enough information) and explain your answer in one sentence
Read the article
Write two summaries (two sentences each) at the middle and end of the article
Write three questions for a quiz on the article
Take the activity quiz
 
Make sure you write down the titles of your Achieve 3000 lessons, your quiz scores, and the dates you completed them on the handout you were given before break.  If you were absent, find a digital copy of this handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
 
Assignment 5 of 5 (ongoing):
If you want two whole months to finish reading, you have until Friday, Feb. 1st to get the book for your Independent Reading Project (IRP) approved.  Use the break to search for a book rather than waiting until it is too late (absolute last day for approvals is Friday, April 12th).
 
A shortened list of rules for choosing your IRP book is below, but if you were absent you should look over the digital copy of the IRP handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
Your IRP book ...
MUST have a single narrative (but can be either fiction or nonfiction ... no poetry, short stories, plays, screenplays, comic books)
MUST be age- and school-appropriate (no kiddie books!)
MUST be 200 or more pages
MUST be a stand-alone work (no prequels, sequels, other books in a series)
MUST NOT have any film, TV, or computer/video game tie-ins
MUST NOT be part of past or present curricula at Gertz or Merkin
MUST NOT be more than 100 points below your lexile level from the August test (instructions for determining this number below)
 
How do I get my book approved?
Provide me (in person or via email) the title and author of your book + screenshots of your lexile level and the book's lexile level.  If no one else has already taken the book, it will be yours.
 
How do I find my correct lexile level?
You should've written it on the form I gave you at the beginning of the semester. If you've lost this paper, go to Achieve 3000's website.  Log in to the class that has "Shimizu" and "LevelSet" in the title.  Your lexile level will be shown as a horizontal green bar on the homepage.
 
What if I entered Gertz late and didn't take the LevelSet test in August?
If I haven't already assigned you a lexile level, email me to get your score.  Otherwise, you may wait until after Jan. 14th to start your search.
 
What if I don't want to deal with all these rules?
If you select a book from the AP list attached as a link to this site (or on Google Classroom), or can produce proof of your book, you can ignore the ban on books with film adaptations, lexile levels 100+ points below your score, and pages less than 200.
 
What if I cannot find the lexile level of my book on lexile.com?
Try looking on the following sites: goodreads.com, bookwizard.net, barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com ... If you still run into difficulty, you must bring the book in to me so I can look through it personally.
 
 

Homework due Monday the 28th/Tuesday the 29th

NOTE: Bring your Pre-AP reader to class next week!!
 
Assignment 1 of 4:
Complete AT LEAST the front page of the "Hamlet CEL Paragraph" outline you were given in class.  You will have time in the first hour of class to work on the backside but can always work a little ahead this weekend to save time next week.
 
Period 4: Your period must complete the entire outline.  
 
 
Assignment 2 of 4 (ongoing): 
Complete late Personality and Career Matchup Paragraphs.  
 
Order of assignments to turn in:
Typed final draft (12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced)
Rough Draft
Peer Editing Form
Outline
 
 
Assignment 3 of 4 (ongoing):
If you haven't already done so, complete TWO Achieve 3000 lessons of your choice over the break.  Do the following for both articles by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8th:
 
Before Reading Poll: Answer the question (do NOT skip if you don't have enough information) and explain your answer in one sentence
Read the article
Write two summaries (two sentences each) at the middle and end of the article
Write three questions for a quiz on the article
Take the activity quiz
 
Make sure you write down the titles of your Achieve 3000 lessons, your quiz scores, and the dates you completed them on the handout you were given before break.  If you were absent, find a digital copy of this handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
 
Assignment 4 of 4 (ongoing):
If you want two whole months to finish reading, you have until Friday, Feb. 1st to get the book for your Independent Reading Project (IRP) approved.  Use the break to search for a book rather than waiting until it is too late (absolute last day for approvals is Friday, April 12th).
 
A shortened list of rules for choosing your IRP book is below, but if you were absent you should look over the digital copy of the IRP handout on Google Classroom (or email me if you do not have access to Google Classroom).
 
Your IRP book ...
MUST have a single narrative (but can be either fiction or nonfiction ... no poetry, short stories, plays, screenplays, comic books)
MUST be age- and school-appropriate (no kiddie books!)
MUST be 200 or more pages
MUST be a stand-alone work (no prequels, sequels, other books in a series)
MUST NOT have any film, TV, or computer/video game tie-ins
MUST NOT be part of past or present curricula at Gertz or Merkin
MUST NOT be more than 100 points below your lexile level from the August test (instructions for determining this number below)
 
How do I get my book approved?
Provide me (in person or via email) the title and author of your book + screenshots of your lexile level and the book's lexile level.  If no one else has already taken the book, it will be yours.
 
How do I find my correct lexile level?
You should've written it on the form I gave you at the beginning of the semester. If you've lost this paper, go to Achieve 3000's website.  Log in to the class that has "Shimizu" and "LevelSet" in the title.  Your lexile level will be shown as a horizontal green bar on the homepage.
 
What if I entered Gertz late and didn't take the LevelSet test in August?
If I haven't already assigned you a lexile level, email me to get your score.  Otherwise, you may wait until after Jan. 14th to start your search.
 
What if I don't want to deal with all these rules?
If you select a book from the AP list attached as a link to this site (or on Google Classroom), or can produce proof of your book, you can ignore the ban on books with film adaptations, lexile levels 100+ points below your score, and pages less than 200.
 
What if I cannot find the lexile level of my book on lexile.com?
Try looking on the following sites: goodreads.com, bookwizard.net, barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com ... If you still run into difficulty, you must bring the book in to me so I can look through it personally.