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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Homework: September 30

English 11 (A)

  • Complete the article "Saving Syria's history from civil war" as directed on the handout. You have two nights to complete this assignment, which I suggest breaking up as follows:
    • Tonight, read the article, research terms, write the summary.
    • Tomorrow night, write the connections paragraph and the multiple choice question.
  • Read your independent book!
Honors English 11 (C block)
  • Complete a 3-paragraph response to the film Smoke Signals. (Use the bright pink handout for more specific instructions.)
    • Summarize
    • Respond
    • Connect
  • Read your independent book!
English 12 (E block)
  • Task one: Write for at least 10 minutes (a full page) about a personal essay prompt.
    • …if you don’t have specific one for your school/program, pick one of these, from the Common App. You need to write a personal essay, even if you're not applying to a college that requires an essay! Remember, these are broad, so focus just on telling a story that is interesting/important:
      • Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
      • Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure.  How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn?
      • Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea.  What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
      • Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content.  What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you?
      • Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.
    • This list of prompts, and the Common App itself, 
  • Task two: Make a list of 5 coming of age movies you’ve seen (about a character who grows/journeys/changes), and 5 you want to see—get recommendations!
  • Read your independent book!

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