PERSEPOLIS Post #2

At the end of "The Cigarette" Marji says: "With this first cigarette, I kissed childhood goodbye...Now I was a grown-up." What does she mean? Do agree that she grew up in this moment? Why or why not?

Homework for Week of 11/30

Triplets

Monday, 11/30

- Bring Independent Reading Books to Class

Tuesday, 12/1

- PERSEPOLIS - "The Jewels," "The Key," The Wine," and "The Cigarette"

- Blog Post

Thursday, 12/4

- PERSEPOLIS - Finish Book

Friday, 12/5

- Short Story Essay Final Draft Due

7th Grade

Wednesday, 12/3

- Wordly Wise 5 Quiz

8th Grade

Monday, 11/30

- 2 Paragraph Route proposal including a specific location where we could stop and why

Wednesday, 12/3

- Wordly Wise 5 Exercises Due

- MLK -- Your Neighborhood Vote with one detailed paragraph giving info about a specific place we could visit and how it connects to the march. No Late Votes Will Be Accepted.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: First 2 Independent Reading Books need to be finished by Monday, 12/7. This includes 1 Book Review and 1 paragraph length summary

Persepolis Blog Post #1

In the "Heroes" Chapter, how does Satrapi use the visual to show the relationship between Marjane and Laly? Focus on 1-2 images. Describe, analyze and interpret the images separate from the text.

Short Story Essay—Format and Tips

The first draft of your essay comparing two short stories is due on Thursday, November 12^th. Again, this essay will focus on the following questions: What common theme about growing up plays a central role in both of these stories? What does it mean to grow up in these stories? Here are some tips to help you get started with the draft of your essay.

Writing Style

Literature essays present and give evidence about a particular argument, which is also called the thesis. The purpose of a literature essay is to present a clear argument with example, evidence and analysis. The evidence, rather than your personal feelings, is what matters here. So in a literature essay, you must avoid personal pronouns like I, me, my, etcetera. Also, because literature essays focus on a serious argument, the writing style must reflect this. Avoid vague and informal language. Words like thing and stuff should be omitted whenever possible.

Format

Your essay draft should be between 3 and 4 pages in length, 12-point font, double-spaced, and with standard margins. It should include:

• A clear thesis (argument), written in the form of a thesis statement in the first paragraph of the essay
• 3-4 direct quotes to support your argument
• 4-5 body paragraphs
• A strong conclusion, restating your arguments and the major pieces of evidence you used as support

Sample

The following is an example of the writing and format that should be used in a literature essay. All literature essays should be written in MLA (Modern Language Association) format.

Author last name and page # --Rodriguez 1 Mark Rodriguez English 9 November 2009 - Notice Date Format Holden Caulfield the Hero – Make Sure Title is Centered Holden Caulfield, the narrator of JD Salinger’s classic novel The Catcher in the Rye is “a terrific liar” (12). He also drinks and smokes and is regularly thrown out of school for his inferior academic performance. He even makes a botched attempt to hire a prostitute. All of these characteristics give the sense that he is an individual without a strong sense of morality and no clear idea of the difference between right and wrong. But despite this, Holden is quite a thoughtful and sensitive individual. Early in the novel, he is concerned that his friend Jane is being taken advantage of on a date, stating that her date, Stadlater “was unscrupulous. He really was” (40). Holden is even aware of the discomfort his flashy luggage creates for a less wealthy roommate at school. In these examples, and in many others, Holden understands the importance of addressing unfairness. When he sees unfairness, he cannot stop thinking about it, often working to rectify the situation. In spite of his many flaws, Holden’s concern for those being treated unfairly ultimately makes him a sympathetic character, and even an unlikely hero. Thesis Statement—Main Argument Clearly Laid Out in One Sentence

Outline

Use the following paragraph outline as a guide to begin your first draft.

• Paragraph 1—Introduction and thesis statement
• Paragraphs 2 & 3—Specific evidence and analysis from story A in support of your thesis
• Paragraphs 4 & 5—Specific evidence and analysis from story B in support of your thesis
• Paragraph 6—Connections between the two stories in support of your thesis
• Paragraph 7—Conclusion

The specifics of this may vary. You might, for example, focus more on the connections between the stories, therefore using two or three paragraphs to analyze the connections between the stories.

Draft 1 Due on Thursday, November 12^th

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Homework for Week of 11/16

TRIPLETS

Monday, 11/16
-PERSEPOLIS - The Intro"The Veil," "The Bicycle," "The Water Cell," "Persepolis," "The Letter," and "The Party"
- Question and Answer Page in your Triplet Notebook

Tuesday, 11/17
- PERSEPOLIS - "The Heroes" and "Moscow"
- Question and Answer Page in your Triplet Notebook

- Blog Post

Thursday, 11/19
- PERSEPOLIS "The Sheep"
- Question and Answer Page in your Triplet Notebook

- Modern Iran Image Assignment

Monday, 11/23

- PERSEPOLIS- "The Trip" and "F-14"

- Answer the following questions in at least two detailed paragraphs: What started the Iran-Iraq War? Include the name of the source you where you found your information. No Wikipedia, please.

8th GRADE

Monday, 11/16
- MLK Theme Proposals - 2 detailed paragraphs focusing on the theme you consider most important and relevant for the 2010
MLK March.
Paragraph 1: A detailed explanation of the theme
Paragraph 2:Rationale

Wednesday, 11/18
- Wordly Wise 4 Quiz

- 4 articles on a national or international issue of your choice

7th GRADE

Wednesday, 11/18
- Wordly Wise 5 Exercises

Friday, 11/20
- HOPE Poem Revisions

Homework for Week of 11/9

TRIPLETS

Monday, 11/9
- 1950's Day

Tuesday, 11/10
- Bring Independent Reading Book to Class

Thursday, 11/11
- Draft 1 of Short Story Essay Due
- Bring Independent Reading Book to Class

8th GRADE

Monday, 11/9
- Bring Notebooks with "Why We March" Paragraph

Wednesday, 11/11
- Bring HS Application Writing for Conferences


7th GRADE

Wednesday, 11/11
- Wordly Wise 4 Quiz

1950's Day

1950’s Day

Monday, November 9th is 1950’s day!! Each of you will come to class as a character from the early years of that decade. You will create a short character biography, which you’ll share with the rest of your triplet. Additionally, you’ll need to create a costume that replicates how your character might have dressed in 1950. Use books and the internet as resources! Be creative and have fun!

Remember that all of the information you come up with needs to make sense for the late 1940’s and early 1950’s!

Character Bio
Each character bio needs to include the following:

• Your character’s name and age
• One paragraph describing how other people see you
• One paragraph describing a way you are misunderstood
• A list of five favorite (appropriate) words and catch phrases
• Three other favorites. Favorites can include songs, actors, activities, books, movies, fads, etc…

You can chose from any of the following personas, or come up with a persona of your choice. If you choose a persona not on this list, please talk with me about it first.

Persona Possibilities:

• The Stradlater
• The Jane
• The Holden
• The Sally
• The D.B.

Costume and Performance
You must be dressed in proper 1950’s attire for class. This does not mean going out and buying an entire outfit. It does mean that you should use the resources at home to come up with the most creative and authentic costume you are able to.

Once triplets begin, you must spend the entire time in character.

Project Grade
Grades for 1950’s day will be based on the following criteria:
• Creativity and detail in your character bio
• Costumes and props
• Performance during class

CATCHER Final Blog

Toward the end of the novel, Phoebe tells Holden that she wants to go away with him. What is Holden's response? Why do you think he responded the way he did? What do we learn about him through this response?

CATCHER Post #5

In chapter 22 we learn more about the book's title.
What does it mean to be a "catcher in the rye"?
How does the title relate to Holden?

Due Tues, 11/3