Reading 8 Adv-Miller | Period-2 | 24-25 Assignments

Make sure to review your timelines!

Make sure you read the directions and rubric carefully. 
There is a new double-evidence model in the Analysis Paragraph Resources slideshow. Utilize it!

Consider the prompts reset. You may use one that you've done in the past!

Make sure you read the directions and rubric carefully. 
There is a new double-evidence model in the Analysis Paragraph Resources slideshow. Utilize it!

Consider the prompts reset. You may use one that you've done in the past!

Write a 5-7 sentence review of your book club book. Your review should include:
The title and author
How many stars you would give it (out of 5)
Why you would give it that rating
Who you would recommend this book to (or, if you wouldn’t recommend it, why?)

Make sure to provide specific details about what you liked, what you didn’t like, and what interested you about the book!

Only one person needs to submit. Please share their version with every member of the group.

Provide 3 discussion questions for your group to work with on Wednesday!

Choose one of the discussion questions that you submitted and answer it with explicit references to details from the text (direct evidence is not needed).

In what ways does your book club novel fit the hero’s journey so far? In what ways does it break the mold? Why do you think the author is sticking with the mold and/or breaking it? What effect does this have on the story?

Using Chapter 14 of The Giver, write a single-evidence reading response. Choose one of the following prompts:

Describe a significant character of the text. How has the text established their character traits? How have they changed or developed over the course of the text?
Explore and analyze a possible theme for the text.
Explore and analyze a possible symbol from the text.
Write a signpost response.
Please note that GC will not allow you to italicize the title of The Giver. That is ok! Aside from that, you should be citing and proofreading your work before submission.

Provide 3 discussion questions for your group to work with on Wednesday!

A Socratic seminar is a formal discussion based on a text in which the group deals with open-ended questions posed by a leader. Participants are expected to contribute meaningful comments, listen carefully to their peers, link back to the text, and propose additional questions where appropriate. Everyone must participate. This will be graded.

You may be asked any of the questions on this page; be prepared to discuss them! 

Please take your notes in your notebook! Locate your quotes and evidence before discussion, as you will not have The Giver or your Chromebooks in front of you. 

Texts to utilize: The Giver by Lois Lowry, “Remember” by Joy Harjo, “How Indigenous Australian storytelling accurately records sea level rises 7,000 years ago” from The Guardian, “Utopia” by Thomas More, our notes on dystopia
*You are welcome to bring up other texts we have worked with this year, as well as your book club selections!

You can access all of these texts and notes via the website linked.

Prompts to prepare for:
1) We know that dystopias serve as warnings or critiques of society. What critiques are being made by Lowry in The Giver so far?
2) Why type of dystopia is Jonas’s community? In what ways is the community utopian and/or dystopian?  Does it fit neatly into any of the four categories we have examined so far, or do the lines blur?
3) In Chapters 10 and 11, we learn that Jonas’s new role as Receiver of Memory involves the transmission of memories from the Giver that go back and back and back, before either of them were alive. What is the value of inheriting these memories?

Provide 3 discussion questions for your group to work with on Wednesday!

Remember to take at least 3-4 annotations in your notebook as you read!

Use the 2-column note strategy that we have been utilizing in class. Remember that a good goal for annotations is to take at least one note every other page. You are welcome to have more! I have attached the "What to annotate" resource below as well.

First, read, annotate, and complete the assessment questions on CommonLit. Then, choose one of the questions below to answer in 5-7 sentences. You may use personal pronouns. You do not need direct evidence, but you should refer explicitly to the text.
Does Harrison Bergeron act heroically by rebelling against the rules of society? Why or why not?
In the story, people are reluctant to join Harrison and take off their handicaps. Why do you think this is?
What do you think of the government's policy of assigning more handicaps to some people than others? How do the handicaps enforce sameness rather than equality or equity?

As you read, annotate for information about the setting and how Mr. Leonard Mead interacts with his environment. Think about how the setting gives us hints about what this future society is like!


After reading and annotating, respond to the assessment questions. Again, these are different than the guiding questions throughout!

As you read, annotate for theme. Think about what the author is trying to say about the REAL WORLD via science fiction elements.

Then, answer the assessment questions on CommonLit and complete the plot chart.

Make sure you read the directions and rubric carefully. 
There is a new double-evidence model in the Analysis Paragraph Resources slideshow. Utilize it!

Access the text set in the document attached. You will receive a copy of the graphic organizer in class! Make sure you click the correct class period links.

Attach or create your own slideshow with your project.

Make sure you read the directions and rubric carefully. 
There is a new double-evidence model in the Analysis Paragraph Resources slideshow. Utilize it!

The journalism quiz will cover:
Key vocabulary (see your notes!)
5W’s+H
Text Features
News Values
We will complete a practice activity in class. I recommend making flashcards with your notes!

Read the articles attached and take notes! There is no set number of notes required. Focus on the quality of your note-taking over the quantity. 

Additionally, remember that these are notes for you, so make sure you collect the information that will allow you to fully participate in the conversation – not every single word or detail! I suggest you think about: 
the main idea
questions you have
connections you can make between the articles and what we have discussed in class previously about journalism
Be prepared to discuss the following questions:
Why are the stories that student journalists share important?
How is the perspective of student journalists distinct or unique?
What are the implications of censorship? How does journalism connect to censorship? 
What is the purpose of journalism? What is the role of the journalist in society?

For this week, please write a signpost response. You should definitely utilize your signpost notes (and the sentence stems I have provided!) to help you! Remember that you need to connect to a literary element, and you need direct evidence. Signposts are tools -- it should never be the end result of your claim. You are welcome to color code if that helps you stay organized! 

Your response should focus on recent reading of your independent reading book.

Please make sure you read the feedback provided on previous reading responses, and check out the resources I have linked below. Please let me know if you have questions!

Format: MLA (double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12, with a header and a title)

For this week, please write a signpost response. You should definitely utilize your signpost notes (and the sentence stems I have provided!) to help you! Remember that you need to connect to a literary element, and you need direct evidence. Signposts are tools -- it should never be the end result of your claim. You are welcome to color code if that helps you stay organized! 

Your response should focus on recent reading of your independent reading book.

Please make sure you read the feedback provided on previous reading responses, and check out the resources I have linked below. Please let me know if you have questions!

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You have to add your own doc to the assignment! Make sure you format it correctly.

I will send the key tomorrow!

Today, we will recalculate our reading rate!

If you know you will not be in school on Friday, please make sure to turn it in before.

Don't forget to attach your cover!

Read and annotate for Animal Farm Chapter 7-8. If you get stuck, look at my annotations (posted as a material). Remember that you need to write three annotations per chapter. 

I have also attached an audiobook so you can listen along to the text as you read.

I will also check the Chapter 6 post-reading questions on Monday!

This is ungraded! Do your best. Results will be immediately released.

For this week, please write a signpost response. You should definitely utilize your signpost notes (and the sentence stems I have provided!) to help you! Remember that you need to connect to a literary element, and you need direct evidence. Signposts are tools -- it should never be the end result of your claim. You are welcome to color code if that helps you stay organized! 

Your response should focus on recent reading of your independent reading book.

Please make sure you read the feedback provided on previous reading responses, and check out the resources I have linked below. Please let me know if you have questions!

Format: MLA (double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12, with a header and a title)

You may use your annotation packet, but not your book!

Focus on the questions at the bottom!

Read and annotate for Animal Farm Chapter 5. If you get stuck, look at my annotations (posted as a material). Remember that you need to write three annotations per chapter. 

I have also attached an audiobook so you can listen along to the text as you read.

Which of the 7 commandments do you feel is the most important to the tenets (principles or beliefs) of Animalism? Why? Respond in complete sentences and explain your answer with details from the Chapters 1-4! You do not need direct quotes.

Read and annotate for Animal Farm Chapters 2, 3, and 4. If you get stuck, look at my annotations (posted as a material). Remember that you need to write three annotations per chapter. 

I have also attached an audiobook so you can listen along to the text as you read.

THIS WILL COUNT FOR TRIMESTER #2!

For this week, please write a signpost response. You should definitely utilize your signpost notes (and the sentence stems I have provided!) to help you! Remember that you need to connect to a literary element, and you need direct evidence. Signposts are tools -- it should never be the end result of your claim. You are welcome to color code if that helps you stay organized! 

Your response should focus on recent reading of your independent reading book.

Please make sure you read the feedback provided on previous reading responses, and check out the resources I have linked below. Please let me know if you have questions!

Format: MLA (double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12, with a header and a title)

In case you lose your packet, you can print off a new one from here.

Read the instructions carefully.

On Friday, you will have one class period to respond to two open-ended questions. One question will be regarding theme; the other question will be regarding signposts. Please utilize the resources attached to help you prepare. You must bring in your completed graphic organizer -- you will not have access to your book during the assessment. 

I have also attached a blank copy of the graphic organizer in case you lose yours and need to print out a fresh copy.

Please read the story and respond to the questions attached in the Google Form. Make sure you read instructions carefully. This is independent work. 

If you finish with time to spare, you may:
1) Read your IRB
2) Work on your BoM
3) Prepare for your final book club meeting

For this week, please write a signpost response. You should definitely utilize your signpost notes (and the sentence stems I have provided!) to help you! Remember that you need to connect to a literary element, and you need direct evidence. Signposts are tools -- it should never be the end result of your claim. You are welcome to color code if that helps you stay organized! 

Your response should focus on recent reading of your independent reading book.

Please make sure you read the feedback provided on previous reading responses, and check out the resources I have linked below. Please let me know if you have questions!

Format: MLA (double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12, with a header and a title)

For this week, please write a signpost response. You should definitely utilize your signpost notes (and the sentence stems I have provided!) to help you! Remember that you need to connect to a literary element, and you need direct evidence. Signposts are tools -- it should never be the end result of your claim. You are welcome to color code if that helps you stay organized! 

Your response should focus on recent reading of your independent reading book.

Please make sure you read the feedback provided on previous reading responses, and check out the resources I have linked below. Please let me know if you have questions!

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Hello, everyone! Please read the directions carefully. All work should be completed during class. 

1) Read your memoir book club selection for 20 minutes.
2) Then, complete the questions in the document and write a brief reading response.

For this week, please write a signpost response. You should definitely utilize your signpost notes (and the sentence stems I have provided!) to help you! Remember that you need to connect to a literary element, and you need direct evidence. Signposts are tools -- it should never be your claim. You are welcome to color code if that helps you stay organized! 

Your response should focus on recent reading (your new book!)

Please make sure you read the feedback provided on previous reading responses, and check out the resources I have linked below. Please let me know if you have questions!

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If the form is not filled out on time, you will be placed where there is space!

This quiz will be mostly application of skills.  There will be a mix of multiple choice and short answer. In addition, there will be one signpost response. 

Please make sure you are familiar with the following concepts/topics:
Definitions of fiction, nonfiction, memoir, perspective, point-of-view
The qualities of a memoir
The elements of a memoir
How signposts help reveal emotion in memoirs
How to identify and analyze emotional truths and factual truths
How to analyze a unique perspective in a text
*By Friday, please read and annotate “Us and Them” by David Sedaris (in your memoir packet). This will be graded as part of your quiz.*

You may only submit once. However, you will receive a copy of your responses in your email!

Make sure you submit your video and your script!
20 points will go toward your script. 10 points will go toward your presentation.

This is due at the end of class today!

You have an open prompt this week. Just like the previous prompts, you may choose any interesting or important element of the text that you have noticed to analyze in your response. I encourage you to use the annotations you have been taking! 

Your response should focus on recent reading (aka since Thursday 9/19). 

Please make sure you read the feedback provided on RR#1 and RR#2 before working on RR#3, and check out the resources I have linked below. Please let me know if you have questions!

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We will complete this in class together on 9/25!
Use one of these sentence starters for your thesis!
C&C
In the Pixar short "Ciao Alberto,"__________________ contrasts with ________________ and reveals ______________________________.
A&A
In the Pixar short "Ciao Alberto," the repetition of ___________________ reveals _________________________.
Aha!
In the Pixar short "Ciao Alberto," (character)’s epiphany about ______________________ reveals _____________________.
MM 
In the Pixar short "Ciao Alberto," the flashback about/of _______________________ reveals ___________________________
TQ
In the Pixar short "Ciao Alberto," the tough question that (character) asks about (context of question) reveals ___________________________.
WotW
In the Pixar short "Ciao Alberto," (character) provides words of wisdom about _________________ to (character), which reveals __________________________.

We will be working on this assignment over the course of 2 class days. Aim to complete Rows 1 through 3 on Friday, and 4 through 6 on Monday.

Create a thesis sentence using one of these sentence starters.

C&C: In “In Summer,” _____________ contrasts with _____________ and reveals __________________________.
A&A: In the “Dug’s Special Mission,” the repetition of ___________________ reveals _________________________.
Aha!: In the “For the Birds,” ____________’s epiphany about ______________________ reveals _____________________.
MM: In the “Ripple Effect,” the flashback about/of _______________________ reveals ___________________________.
TQ: In “Waiting On A Miracle,” the tough question that Mirabel asks herself about ________________ reveals ___________________________.
WotW: In The Lion King, Mufasa provides words of wisdom about _________________ to Simba, which reveals __________________________.
MODEL: In the Disney movie Mulan, Shang’s refusal to execute Mulan after her true identity is discovered contrasts with his usual adherence to the rules and reveals that he values personal honor over law.

Please read the instructions and complete the brainstorm!

You have an open prompt this week. Just like for Reading Response #1, you may choose any interesting or important element of the text that you have noticed to analyze in your response. I encourage you to use the annotations you have been taking! 

Your response should focus on recent reading (aka since last Friday). 

Please make sure you read the feedback provided on RR#1 before working on RR#2, and check out the resource I have linked below. Please let me know if you have questions!

Format: MLA (double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12, with a header and a title)

Choose one of your annotations or jots from reading this week and expand! By the end of class, you should have 1 reading responses. 

Do your best to complete in class. It is due today so that I can give you feedback in a timely manner.

This will count as an engagement grade, but most RR will be counted under the "Reading" category

Your independent reading book must be narrative. It could be fiction or nonfiction (like a memoir), but it must tell a story. Please let me know if you need assistance finding a book that is appropriately challenging and interesting for you!

I'm looking to see how you annotate! You are welcome to highlight if that helps you.

The syllabus form was handed out in class and the syllabus itself is posted as a material. Please remember to bring it to your reading class on Monday.