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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Homework: September 17

Honors English 11 (A and D)

  • Pick one of the 4 poems from the Sherman Alexie packet we worked with today, and write a reaction in which you:

    • Paragraph 1: Summarize the poem
    • Paragraph 2: Respond to the poem--focus analytically on specific lines, images and ideas. Maybe talk about structure--why is the poem set up like it is?
    • Paragraph 3: Make connections among this poem and the other 3--what are some similar themes, topics, even specific language/lines in the poem? Similar structure?
  • Read your independent reading book for 15 minutes!
  • Make a book poster (on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper)--print a picture of the book cover of the book you're reading, or draw a picture!
English 11 (F)
  • Response to Big Fish (the section we watched today)--
    • Paragraph 1=summary (remember, main points, no opinions)
    • Paragraph 2=response (this is where opinions can go!)
    • Paragraph 3=connections (what were you reminded of? Another text? A family story?)
  • Read your book for 15 minutes!
  • Make a book poster (on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper)--print a picture of the book cover of the book you're reading, or draw a picture!
Honors English 12 (G)
  • Complete "Reading Notes" handout
  • Write a one-pager on "St. Lucy's"--bring it with you to class on Friday.
  • Read your book for 15 minutes each night.
  • Make a book poster (on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper)--print a picture of the book cover of the book you're reading, or draw a picture!

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