"Outline/Citation" Powerpoint

Freshmen: Here is the PPT presentation about "Outlines and Citations" - I hope this helps!  Let me know if you have any questions.

-Ms. Smith

February 10, 2011 (Thursday)

Freshmen: Explain your interpretation of the following quote:

“Who controls the past, controls the future” – George Orwell 

How does the quote relate to Bradbury’s “A Sound of Thunder?”  Further, please define the terms: cause, effect, affect, chaos theory, and butterfly effect. 

REMINDER: Please answer all parts to the prompt.  Use proper grammar, punctuation, conventions, etc…)  If you need help with this, please e-mail or talk to me.

Juniors:  At this point, we know that the girls' have accused numerous townspeople for practicing witchcraft.   Now, put yourself in the "shoes" of one of the accused, how would you react to the allegations against you?  Would you:

Flee Salem before being apprehended?

• Accuse someone else?
• Quick!  Get pregnant?
• Confess even though you are innocent?
• Plead innocent and stand trial?
• Refuse trial and face the consequences?
• Or, would you do something else?

Please explain.  (Remember, please use proper grammar, punctuation, organization, etc…)

February 3, 2011 (Thursday)

Freshmen:  One of the main themes in “The Veldt” revolves around the abuse of technology.  In the story, there is a chain of causalities: the fully automated home destroyed the family bond; the parents ceased with proper parenting; technology not only provided the children with comfort and care, but also the means to eliminate their parents.

In your opinion, do you think technology is a threat to our society?  Why or why not?  How can technology affect the emotional well-being of an individual?  Has technology made us lazy?  Explain.

Put some thought into this response - I don't want to see a "two-sentence" answer.  Please address all components of the prompt and check grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc…before publishing on Blogger.  

     

Juniors: The Puritans: We know that they settled on the east coast of the United States during the 1600’s and brought with them the “hope” of having religious freedom and escaping persecution from their native England.  However, we need to dig a little deeper and understand their lifestyle, convictions, adaptations for “change” etc… in order to make a stronger connection with The Crucible.

What were some of the underlying beliefs that Puritans possessed?  How did their beliefs affect their daily lives?  Could you live in a Puritanical society?  Why or why not?  What would be the most difficult part (for you) about being raised in that type of environment?

For this response, you need to do a bit of research – which shouldn’t be difficult – in order to construct a thorough response.  Please address all components of the prompt and check grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc…before publishing on Blogger.  (A “thorough response” should be at least a paragraph in length – a nice sized paragraph.)

February 1, 2011 (Tuesday)

Freshmen:  IN CLASS WRITING ASSIGNMENT – The Hadley house operates solely on the use of technology, including the “hologram” nursery.  When one enters the room, the familiar child-nursery transforms into an African veldt land, with lions, zebras, giraffes and a watering hole – an unfamiliar, dangerous place.  The nursery – conceived entirely from Peter and Wendy’s vivid imagination(s) – has become more important in the children’s lives than their own parents.

Using the nursery idea, if you could create a “fictitious world” in your room:

• When is it?  (i.e. what year are you in)
• What would it look like?
• Smell like?
• What sounds would you hear?
• What would the environment feel like?  (i.e. cold, hot, is there snow, rain, etc...)

Create a picture of this said world on an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper (I am not grading you on your artistic abilities), then write a two-paragraph summary on the back of the page, explaining your world.  (Answer the questions listed above.) 

Juniors:  IN CLASS WRITING ASSIGNMENT – Create a storyboard, explaining (pictorially) “what happened” in Act I of The Crucible. 

Directions:

• On an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper, draw six large boxes (or create a computer template).
• In each box, draw a little picture explaining the main scenes from Act I in chronological order.
• Under each of the six picture boxes, write a one-sentence description of the incident you drew.
• Then, select ONE of the boxes and compose a one-paragraph detailed summary about that particular event on the back of the page; include ONE quote from the book to support your synopsis.

 
DUE DATE: Friday, February 4th during class.

Wordle Help

If you want to include numbers or common words in your word cloud, please view the following images: 

January 25, 2011 (Tuesday)

Freshmen: After completing the “Fears and Questions of Science Fiction” Anticipation Exercise, write a “Deep Thoughts” response of 200 words or more about ONE of the topics.  Explain how the statement/question could affect or change the world.  (Think about it in terms of science fiction.)

• For instance, “If we continue to ignore pollution, our planet will be in one heck of a mess. The ramifications of littering, air, water, and noise pollution, energy waste, and global warming will completely decimate the human race – or will it?  Carbon monoxide will not kill us, but rather poison our brains and make our immune systems resist oxygen.  Our new air supply will inflict behaviors comparable to that of a rabid dog and…”   

Juniors: Complete Part II of The Crucible Anticipation Guide. Of the ten listed statements, write a “Deep Thoughts” response of 300 words or more (roughly one page) about ONE of the beliefs that you have. Please indicate which statement you chose and why and provide substantial reasoning to explain your belief – examples will help.

• For instance, “I feel strongly about the statement ‘courage means doing something even though it can be difficult and fearsome’ because… On the day Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot in front of Safeway, several bystanders took immediate action after hearing gunshots and without hesitation tackled the offender, and aided the wounded – to me, that was a courageous act.”

These exercises are somewhat informal; however, use critical thinking to construct a cohesive response.  Use proper punctuation, grammar, etc... It might be a good idea to write your response in MS Word before pasting it to Blogger.

Wordle

Freshmen and Juniors: I have subbed in several of your other classes and know a number of you by name; however, I know very little about you as individuals. Therefore, to break the ice, I want you to create a wordle, so I can learn more about you!

What is a Wordle?

A wordle is a "tag or word cloud" used to express ideas or concepts in a visual manner. In this exercise, you are going to create a word cloud characterizing some of your most prominent personality traits as well as interests outside of school. (Example: I am...cheerful, fun, outgoing etc... and I like...pizza, movies, snowboarding , etc...) I have attached my wordle to give you an idea of what I am looking for.

Creating a Wordle:

Due to the school firewalls, it is not possible to create a wordle through the website I want you to use. Therefore, you can complete this assignment a few different ways:

1. Create your wordle using wordle.net on your home computer. Follow the website directions (listed below) and discover the great benefits of this online resource. (NOTE: Please use this method if you are able. I want you to experiment with the website.)
2. Create your wordle on MS Word. Use textboxes, WordArt, or any other tools to generate your personal word cloud. Play with color, sizes, fonts, etc… until you are satisfied with your work.
3. Create your wordle by hand. Feel free to use markers, crayons, colored pencils, paint, combinations of each, etc… to make your word cloud. Keep in mind that your work should be neat and should NOT appear to be “slapped” together. This option will take more time, so plan accordingly.

Wordle Website Directions:

• Go to wordle.net and click on "Gallery" to get some inspiration.
• When ready, click "Create Your Own."
• In the first box, type in a series of descriptive words (order does not matter) then hit  "Go." (The program will automatically generate your words into a word cloud.)
• Play with Font, Layout, and Color until you are satisfied with your wordle.

Helpful Hints

• To make words larger than others, simply retype the word numerous times (Example: pizza pizza pizza).
• The more words you have the better your wordle will look - you must include AT LEAST 20 words.
• You do not have to capitalize your words - just be consistent. (Example: all caps, all lower case, capitalize first letter of each word, etc...)
• When typing, do not include commas; put one space between each word. (Example: Fishing Tubing Compassionate Honest, etc...)

This is supposed to be fun – let your creativity flow!

DUE DATE: Turn in your computer or hand-generated wordle at the beginning of class Friday, January 28th.