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2016-2017 preAP English 9 Summer Assignment 1. Sign up for
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Visit the class website: at Students: Send the message @preap2020 to 81010. rodrigueths.wordpress.com Send the message @thib2020 to 81010. Parents: Send the message @parent2020 to 81010. All Summer Assignment parts Send the message @thibparent to 81010. can be found there as well. Follow the prompts. Remind is a subscription-based service which provides a blind number from which I send class reminders. You can choose at any time to unsubscribe by texting @unsubscribe to the number.
2. Internet Use Agreement Visit https://goo.gl/N9Oz5M. Review the LPSD Internet Use Agreement. Print page 4. Sign and return it the first day of school.
3. Create a Google Account to be used ONLY for school items. Username must be [email protected]. Add [email protected] to your contacts.
Click the 9 small boxes and a Drop Down Menu will appear. Select DRIVE.
Create an English folder in your drive. Google Drive is meant to help keep you organized.
4. Reading Assignment: The Hunger Games Read and annotate Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games (first book of the series).
5. Double-entry Journals Complete three (3) Double-Entry Journals to be “shared” by the first day of classes – NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED!!! The Double Entry Journal assignment is intended to do two things: help you develop your active reading skills, and show that you are noticing more about the text than the simple plot line. As you read, focus on the themes of the novel. THERE MUST BE AN ENTRY FROM EACH SECTION OF THE NOVEL: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3! In Drive, click Create (red button). Select “Document” to begin. After typing the MLA heading and citation, click Table and select 2 X 1. These will be for your passage and analysis.
When completed and ready to submit, Click SHARE and type in [email protected] in the “Invite People” space. Click “Save and Submit.”
Double-Entry Journal Directions One journal entry per page – typed in 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font. THEY MUST BE TYPED. Follow the format outlined in these instructions – notify teacher immediately at [email protected] if you have any questions about the format. DO NOT be afraid to ask questions!!! Format: Top MLA Heading MLA Works Cited Entry for the novel (You may use easybib.com.) Left side: QUOTE the passage you will address in the entry; cite the page number in parenthesis Right side: Compose YOUR 150-200-word response (see below for guidelines). Post a word count for your response. THE WORD COUNT OF THE QUOTE SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED. Your grade will be adversely affected if you do not meet this requirement. AVOID PLOT SUMMARY! Be certain that you analyze and dissect rhetorical and literary devices providing the AIM (Author’s Intended Meaning) behind the device, the EFFECT (feeling or emotion established by the device), and the HOW (how is the device used/or how does it work). Then, connect that device found within the quote to the overall theme/themes of the novel. You must include two or more supporting details.
Sample Journal Entry [Typed in 12-point Times New Roman. Entries should be about this long with double] First Name Last Name W. Rodrigue preAP English 9--class period 8 August 2016 Author Last Name, Author First Name. Novel Title. City of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication. Summer Assignment: The Hunger Games Part One Double-Entry Journal Quotation
Analysis
“Exact quotation” (page number).
Relate this quotation to your life, to the section of the novel, and to the novel as a whole. Written reactions, reflections, commentary, musings (“Hmmm…”) What strikes you about this? What was your first thought when you read this? And then? And then? What does this passage/idea make you think of or remember? Do you want to challenge or qualify this author’s claim? In what ways do you agree with it? Disagree? What else have you read/heard/experienced that connects with this author’s ideas? Does something confuse you or lead to further questions? How do you feel about this? What is the author's tone/attitude toward the subject? What particular words indicate the author's feelings? Is there any specific imagery or use of detail that indicates the author's attitude or evokes a particular reaction from the reader? What does the author demonstrate any characteristic style that may help with interpretation? What theme does the author present in the passage or poem? What is the issue, problem, or situation that caused or prompted the author to write or speak? What is the effect of the author’s use tone, diction, and details to achieve his purpose? Identify and explain any figurative language. 150-200 words.
6. SAVE MY TRIBUTE!!!—an Exercise in Propaganda Complete after the book has been read. PART ONE: Define propaganda.
Identify and define the seven forms of propaganda and provide an example of each. Form
Definition
Example
PART TWO: You have to act quickly because your tribute (your mentee) is running out of supplies and food! (S)he is the only tribute you have left, and you really cannot stand to see them die in front of you. You need to make a political poster (letter or legal size) to let the people of Panem know that your tribute is most worthy! Remember, if the people of Panem like your tribute, they will send a small parachute of medicine, food, or whatever your tribute needs. Think about the following: Who is your tribute? What district is he/she from? What is his/her distinguishing feature? What is his/her special skill? What makes your tribute worthy of other people’s sponsorship? **Treat this as a campaign even if your chosen tribute perished in the text. Remember the ways to persuade. Think about if you want to make them feel sorry for your tribute or maybe just make a sponsor jump on the “bandwagon.” Include SEVERAL reasons why your tribute should be saved. Prepare the poster using the “Google Drawings” feature found under NEW in Google Drive using color, graphics, and information to win the people of Panem to your cause. Share through Google Drive with [email protected].
PRE-AP ENGLISH 9 SUPPLY LIST 1–2.5″ three-ring binder (clear view cover) Dividers for Binder: Unit 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 College-Ruled Paper Black or blue pens (used on all handwritten work) Sharpened Pencils 2 reams of white copy paper Highlighters—yellow, blue, green Novel(s) to be purchased*: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Romeo and Juliet (No Fear Shakespeare) The Book Thief by Markus Zusak *If financially possible, I suggest purchasing all texts (appx. $25) at one time to ensure that the student has them readily available.
10+ packs of 4X6 index cards (vocabulary & research) Tissues OR Hand Sanitizer
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Visit the class website: at Students: Send the message @preap2020 to 81010. rodrigueths.wordpress.com Send the message @thib2020 to 81010. Parents: Send the message @parent2020 to 81010. All Summer Assignment parts Send the message @thibparent to 81010. can be found there as well. Follow the prompts. Remind is a subscription-based service which provides a blind number from which I send class reminders. You can choose at any time to unsubscribe by texting @unsubscribe to the number.
2. Internet Use Agreement Visit https://goo.gl/N9Oz5M. Review the LPSD Internet Use Agreement. Print page 4. Sign and return it the first day of school.
3. Create a Google Account to be used ONLY for school items. Username must be [email protected]. Add [email protected] to your contacts.
Click the 9 small boxes and a Drop Down Menu will appear. Select DRIVE.
Create an English folder in your drive. Google Drive is meant to help keep you organized.
4. Reading Assignment: The Hunger Games Read and annotate Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games (first book of the series).
5. Double-entry Journals Complete three (3) Double-Entry Journals to be “shared” by the first day of classes – NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED!!! The Double Entry Journal assignment is intended to do two things: help you develop your active reading skills, and show that you are noticing more about the text than the simple plot line. As you read, focus on the themes of the novel. THERE MUST BE AN ENTRY FROM EACH SECTION OF THE NOVEL: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3! In Drive, click Create (red button). Select “Document” to begin. After typing the MLA heading and citation, click Table and select 2 X 1. These will be for your passage and analysis.
When completed and ready to submit, Click SHARE and type in [email protected] in the “Invite People” space. Click “Save and Submit.”
Double-Entry Journal Directions One journal entry per page – typed in 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font. THEY MUST BE TYPED. Follow the format outlined in these instructions – notify teacher immediately at [email protected] if you have any questions about the format. DO NOT be afraid to ask questions!!! Format: Top MLA Heading MLA Works Cited Entry for the novel (You may use easybib.com.) Left side: QUOTE the passage you will address in the entry; cite the page number in parenthesis Right side: Compose YOUR 150-200-word response (see below for guidelines). Post a word count for your response. THE WORD COUNT OF THE QUOTE SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED. Your grade will be adversely affected if you do not meet this requirement. AVOID PLOT SUMMARY! Be certain that you analyze and dissect rhetorical and literary devices providing the AIM (Author’s Intended Meaning) behind the device, the EFFECT (feeling or emotion established by the device), and the HOW (how is the device used/or how does it work). Then, connect that device found within the quote to the overall theme/themes of the novel. You must include two or more supporting details.
Sample Journal Entry [Typed in 12-point Times New Roman. Entries should be about this long with double] First Name Last Name W. Rodrigue preAP English 9--class period 8 August 2016 Author Last Name, Author First Name. Novel Title. City of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication. Summer Assignment: The Hunger Games Part One Double-Entry Journal Quotation
Analysis
“Exact quotation” (page number).
Relate this quotation to your life, to the section of the novel, and to the novel as a whole. Written reactions, reflections, commentary, musings (“Hmmm…”) What strikes you about this? What was your first thought when you read this? And then? And then? What does this passage/idea make you think of or remember? Do you want to challenge or qualify this author’s claim? In what ways do you agree with it? Disagree? What else have you read/heard/experienced that connects with this author’s ideas? Does something confuse you or lead to further questions? How do you feel about this? What is the author's tone/attitude toward the subject? What particular words indicate the author's feelings? Is there any specific imagery or use of detail that indicates the author's attitude or evokes a particular reaction from the reader? What does the author demonstrate any characteristic style that may help with interpretation? What theme does the author present in the passage or poem? What is the issue, problem, or situation that caused or prompted the author to write or speak? What is the effect of the author’s use tone, diction, and details to achieve his purpose? Identify and explain any figurative language. 150-200 words.
6. SAVE MY TRIBUTE!!!—an Exercise in Propaganda Complete after the book has been read. PART ONE: Define propaganda.
Identify and define the seven forms of propaganda and provide an example of each. Form
Definition
Example
PART TWO: You have to act quickly because your tribute (your mentee) is running out of supplies and food! (S)he is the only tribute you have left, and you really cannot stand to see them die in front of you. You need to make a political poster (letter or legal size) to let the people of Panem know that your tribute is most worthy! Remember, if the people of Panem like your tribute, they will send a small parachute of medicine, food, or whatever your tribute needs. Think about the following: Who is your tribute? What district is he/she from? What is his/her distinguishing feature? What is his/her special skill? What makes your tribute worthy of other people’s sponsorship? **Treat this as a campaign even if your chosen tribute perished in the text. Remember the ways to persuade. Think about if you want to make them feel sorry for your tribute or maybe just make a sponsor jump on the “bandwagon.” Include SEVERAL reasons why your tribute should be saved. Prepare the poster using the “Google Drawings” feature found under NEW in Google Drive using color, graphics, and information to win the people of Panem to your cause. Share through Google Drive with [email protected].
PRE-AP ENGLISH 9 SUPPLY LIST 1–2.5″ three-ring binder (clear view cover) Dividers for Binder: Unit 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 College-Ruled Paper Black or blue pens (used on all handwritten work) Sharpened Pencils 2 reams of white copy paper Highlighters—yellow, blue, green Novel(s) to be purchased*: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Romeo and Juliet (No Fear Shakespeare) The Book Thief by Markus Zusak *If financially possible, I suggest purchasing all texts (appx. $25) at one time to ensure that the student has them readily available.
10+ packs of 4X6 index cards (vocabulary & research) Tissues OR Hand Sanitizer
