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Additional Reading Resources:
Click the link below to read the translated version of Romeo and Juliet:
Sparknotes Translated Text
For a summary and analysis of each scene, click the link below:
Sparknotes Summary and Analysis
Click the link below to read the translated version of Romeo and Juliet:
Sparknotes Translated Text
For a summary and analysis of each scene, click the link below:
Sparknotes Summary and Analysis
Sparknotes Video Summary:
Romeo and Juliet video summary
Romeo and Juliet video summary
ROmeo and Juliet Summary and Journal Response
Daily Summary and Journal Response:
After each class period, you will be responsible for writing both a summary and a journal response based on the reading.
Summary: 5 points
Be sure to title each entry to include:
Each weekly submission should be on a single notability document.
Submission:
At the end of each week, you will submit your journal responses from each day, completing the weekly assignment.
After each class period, you will be responsible for writing both a summary and a journal response based on the reading.
Summary: 5 points
- Using complete sentences write a short paragraph (5 to 10 sentences) retelling the events of the reading. You should include: characters, key events, and anything else relevant to the reading.
- For each reading assignment, you will also be responsible for a reflective journal. You will be provided a prompt for each day. This should be in paragraph format using complete sentences.
Be sure to title each entry to include:
- A number signifying the journal number (1, 2, 3 etc.)
- Date it was written
- Acts and Scenes covered
Each weekly submission should be on a single notability document.
Submission:
At the end of each week, you will submit your journal responses from each day, completing the weekly assignment.
Romeo and Juliet Reading Schedule
If you are absent, you will be responsible for keeping up with the reading schedule. Download the documents below for the reading schedule.
NOTE: Depending on the pace of our daily reading, this calender may change. I will notify you of updates.
NOTE: Depending on the pace of our daily reading, this calender may change. I will notify you of updates.
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Journal Response Prompts
April 23rd - Journal Prompt for Act 1.1, 1.2
Why do you suppose the Monatgues and the Capulets don't get along? What might be the origin of the feud?
April 24th - Journal Prompt for Act 1.3
Do you think there is a benefit to arranged marriages? How would you feel if your parents decided who you were going to marry? Would you do it if it benefited your whole family?
April 25th - Journal Prompt for Act 1.4, 1.5
How has Romeo’s fate been foreshadowed so far in the play? Provide an example.
April 28th - Journal Prompt for Act 2.1, 2.2
Mercutio’s role has slowly been growing throughout the beginning of the play. How is he significant to play? As a character, what seems to be his “job”?
April 29th - Journal Prompt for Act 2.3
What advice does Friar Laurence give to Romeo? Is this advice still relevant today? Explain.
April 30th- Journal Prompt for Act 2.4
May 1st - Journal Prompt for Act 2.5
O, she is Lame! Love’s heralds should be thoughts/ Which ten times faster glide than the sun’s beams/ Driving back shadows over louring hills:/ Therefore do nimble-pinione’d doves draw love,/ And therefore hath the wind-swift Cupid wings./ Now is the sun upon the highmost hill/Of this day’s journey, and from nine till twelve/ Is three long hours, yet she is not come./ Had she affections and warm youthful blood,/ She would be as swift in motion as a ball;/
What is Juliet saying about love in these lines? Be specific.
May 2nd - Journal Prompt for Act 2.6
Read the translated speech given to Romeo from Friar Laurence at the beginning of the scene. What advice does he give about love? How might this be an example of foreshadowing?
May 5th - Journal Prompt for Act 3.1
Imagine that you are the Prince of Verona. How would you deal with the warring of the two families? Would you have dealt with the deaths of Mercutio and Tybalt in the same way? Explain.
May 6th - Journal Prompt for Act 3.2
Romeo and Juliet Themes:
Choose one of the themes related to Romeo and Juliet above and explain how it has been evident in the play so far. (See your notes for more information on each theme).
May 7th - Journal Prompt for Act 3.3
So far in the play, the Friar has acted as Romeo’s confidant (someone who listens to secrets) and adviser. In this scene, in the Friar’s cell, Friar Laurence stops Romeo from committing suicide by giving him crucial advice. Summarize the advice given by Friar Laurence. Then, pick out one piece of advice that you liked in particular and provide a quote from the original text.
May 8th - Journal Prompt for Act 3.4
Why is Capulet so insistent that a) Paris and Juliet get married in three days, and b) that Juliet will definitely do what he says? (remember, Paris is related to the Prince)
May 9th - Journal Prompt for Act 3.5
Describe Juliet's reaction to her father's demand that she marry Paris. How does she try and convince her parents not to force her into marriage?
May 12th - Journal Prompt for Act 4.1
Friar Laurence is now heavily involved in Romeo and Juliet's affairs (as well as the affairs of the Capulets). Is he doing the right thing by helping the two lovers be together? Is there another way he could help them without performing weddings and providing death potions?
May 13th - Journal Prompt for Act 4.2
Discuss Juliet's decision to lie to her parents in this scene. Is she right to deceive her parents? Would they understand if she was completely honest with them? Discuss a time when you did what you believed to be the "right" thing, even when your parents disagreed.
May 14th - Journal Prompt for Act 4.3
Read the translated text of Juliet's final speech in Act 4, Scene 3 and summarize it. What is she afraid might happen? Are her fears realistic?
May 15th - Journal Prompt for Act 4.4
Imagine that you are Juliet. Write a letter that you are planning to send to your parents after fleeing Verona with Romeo. How would you explain what you have done? Would you attempt to justify your actions? Or simply apologize?
(Write this in letter format: Dear Mom and Dad, or Dear Mother and Father, etc.)
May 16th - Journal Prompt for Act 4.5
Read the translated version of the Friar's speech to the Capulets (after finding "dead" Juliet). How does he attempt to comfort the Capulets? Do you think he uses sound (good) reasoning? Explain.
May 20th - Journal Prompt for Act 5.1
Discuss Romeo's decision to take his life. Is he being overly dramatic? (obviously this is kind of a theme between these two) Put yourself in Romeo's shoes. Would you react in the same way? Explain.
May 21st - Journal Prompt for Act 5.2
Imagine that you are Friar Laurence stuck in the middle of this potentially fatal situation. Write a letter that will be sent to both families explaining your reasoning for your actions. (How will you justify lying to both families? Or putting Juliet to sleep?) Bonus points for writing in Old English.
May 23rd - Journal Prompt for Act 5.3
Choose One:
Why do you suppose the Monatgues and the Capulets don't get along? What might be the origin of the feud?
April 24th - Journal Prompt for Act 1.3
Do you think there is a benefit to arranged marriages? How would you feel if your parents decided who you were going to marry? Would you do it if it benefited your whole family?
April 25th - Journal Prompt for Act 1.4, 1.5
How has Romeo’s fate been foreshadowed so far in the play? Provide an example.
April 28th - Journal Prompt for Act 2.1, 2.2
Mercutio’s role has slowly been growing throughout the beginning of the play. How is he significant to play? As a character, what seems to be his “job”?
April 29th - Journal Prompt for Act 2.3
What advice does Friar Laurence give to Romeo? Is this advice still relevant today? Explain.
April 30th- Journal Prompt for Act 2.4
- Because Capulets and Montagues are bitter enemies, secrecy is crucial at this point in Romeo and Juliet's "relationship." What problems is this going to cause for the two lovers? Would they be better off just being honest with their famlies? Why? Explain.
- Why does Mercution give Romeo such a hard time about being in love?
May 1st - Journal Prompt for Act 2.5
O, she is Lame! Love’s heralds should be thoughts/ Which ten times faster glide than the sun’s beams/ Driving back shadows over louring hills:/ Therefore do nimble-pinione’d doves draw love,/ And therefore hath the wind-swift Cupid wings./ Now is the sun upon the highmost hill/Of this day’s journey, and from nine till twelve/ Is three long hours, yet she is not come./ Had she affections and warm youthful blood,/ She would be as swift in motion as a ball;/
What is Juliet saying about love in these lines? Be specific.
May 2nd - Journal Prompt for Act 2.6
Read the translated speech given to Romeo from Friar Laurence at the beginning of the scene. What advice does he give about love? How might this be an example of foreshadowing?
May 5th - Journal Prompt for Act 3.1
Imagine that you are the Prince of Verona. How would you deal with the warring of the two families? Would you have dealt with the deaths of Mercutio and Tybalt in the same way? Explain.
May 6th - Journal Prompt for Act 3.2
Romeo and Juliet Themes:
- Love
- Identity
- Fate
Choose one of the themes related to Romeo and Juliet above and explain how it has been evident in the play so far. (See your notes for more information on each theme).
May 7th - Journal Prompt for Act 3.3
So far in the play, the Friar has acted as Romeo’s confidant (someone who listens to secrets) and adviser. In this scene, in the Friar’s cell, Friar Laurence stops Romeo from committing suicide by giving him crucial advice. Summarize the advice given by Friar Laurence. Then, pick out one piece of advice that you liked in particular and provide a quote from the original text.
May 8th - Journal Prompt for Act 3.4
Why is Capulet so insistent that a) Paris and Juliet get married in three days, and b) that Juliet will definitely do what he says? (remember, Paris is related to the Prince)
May 9th - Journal Prompt for Act 3.5
Describe Juliet's reaction to her father's demand that she marry Paris. How does she try and convince her parents not to force her into marriage?
May 12th - Journal Prompt for Act 4.1
Friar Laurence is now heavily involved in Romeo and Juliet's affairs (as well as the affairs of the Capulets). Is he doing the right thing by helping the two lovers be together? Is there another way he could help them without performing weddings and providing death potions?
May 13th - Journal Prompt for Act 4.2
Discuss Juliet's decision to lie to her parents in this scene. Is she right to deceive her parents? Would they understand if she was completely honest with them? Discuss a time when you did what you believed to be the "right" thing, even when your parents disagreed.
May 14th - Journal Prompt for Act 4.3
Read the translated text of Juliet's final speech in Act 4, Scene 3 and summarize it. What is she afraid might happen? Are her fears realistic?
May 15th - Journal Prompt for Act 4.4
Imagine that you are Juliet. Write a letter that you are planning to send to your parents after fleeing Verona with Romeo. How would you explain what you have done? Would you attempt to justify your actions? Or simply apologize?
(Write this in letter format: Dear Mom and Dad, or Dear Mother and Father, etc.)
May 16th - Journal Prompt for Act 4.5
Read the translated version of the Friar's speech to the Capulets (after finding "dead" Juliet). How does he attempt to comfort the Capulets? Do you think he uses sound (good) reasoning? Explain.
May 20th - Journal Prompt for Act 5.1
Discuss Romeo's decision to take his life. Is he being overly dramatic? (obviously this is kind of a theme between these two) Put yourself in Romeo's shoes. Would you react in the same way? Explain.
May 21st - Journal Prompt for Act 5.2
Imagine that you are Friar Laurence stuck in the middle of this potentially fatal situation. Write a letter that will be sent to both families explaining your reasoning for your actions. (How will you justify lying to both families? Or putting Juliet to sleep?) Bonus points for writing in Old English.
May 23rd - Journal Prompt for Act 5.3
Choose One:
- Discuss the moral of Romeo and Juliet. Things to consider: The mutual hatred between the Capulets and Montagues; The deaths caused by the feud: Romeo, Juliet, Tybalt, Mercutio, Paris; and the promised statues of Romeo and Juliet by Capulet and Montague.
- Most people would blame the feuding families for these deaths. Do you think anyone else is to blame? Why? Explain.
- How could this whole conflict have been prevented? Is there a way these families could live in peace in the same city?
PUBLIC Speaking
The Persuasive Speech
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Open the document below in notability in order to select your topics:
Persuasive Essay Topics | |
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Complete the assignment below for Friday:
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The Informative Speech
Main Objective:
Your objective is:
Additional Objectives:
You will:
Your objective is:
- To research, write and present a speech about a topic of interest to your peers utilizing effective speaking, writing and research skills.
Additional Objectives:
You will:
- choose a topic of interest to you and your peers
- utilize effective research techniques, including determining credible sources
- demonstrate proper five-paragraph essay writing to include: structure (introduction, body, conclusion), a controlling idea, topic sentences, supporting details, transition statements and proper grammar
- demonstrate effective public speaking techniques
What exactly is an informative speech?
The informative speech is a speech that requires the student to investigate an idea, evaluate evidence, expound on the idea (explain in depth), and set forth an argument concerning that idea in a clear and concise manner.
Source: modified from Purdue OWL
Basically, you are going to choose a general topic of interest (to you and your audience) and then research and present that topic in the form of a speech. The statements, or assertions, you make in your speech should be well supported by credible evidence that you find during your research. This is not an argumentative, or persuasive speech, so proving something is not necessary. You are simply informing us about a topic; you do not want to present your own opinion, but instead be objective and fair on the subject.
Tentative Schedule Overview:
The informative speech is a speech that requires the student to investigate an idea, evaluate evidence, expound on the idea (explain in depth), and set forth an argument concerning that idea in a clear and concise manner.
Source: modified from Purdue OWL
Basically, you are going to choose a general topic of interest (to you and your audience) and then research and present that topic in the form of a speech. The statements, or assertions, you make in your speech should be well supported by credible evidence that you find during your research. This is not an argumentative, or persuasive speech, so proving something is not necessary. You are simply informing us about a topic; you do not want to present your own opinion, but instead be objective and fair on the subject.
Tentative Schedule Overview:
- Introduction to the Informative Speech
- Topic Selection
- Research
- Writing
- Peer Review
- Speech Preparation
- Presentation
Formatting your Essay
The above picture is an example of MLA formatting. Regardless of where you type your essay, you should follow these basic guidelines before emailing it to Mr. Offerman. If you are typing on your iPad I would recommend that you use the Pages application, as it allows you to format and double space.
NOTE: Be sure to use:
NOTE: Be sure to use:
- 12 Point Font
- Times New Roman
- Double spaced type
Phone Book Contest rating Sheet
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Supporting Details
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Sample Introduction
Sample Introduction
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, "70 percent of adults over 20 are overweight." This startling statistic highlights one of America's most worrying and prevalent epidemics, which is obesity. First, in order to understand this issue completely, it is important to look at the causes of the problem, then the way it affects society and those afflicted, and finally what options are available to treat it. First, taking a look into what causes this national health epidemic will reveal the heart of the problem.
Broken Down:
Catching the Audience's Attention:
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, "70 percent of adults over 20 are overweight." -A credible quote was used here to surprise the audience as well as introduce a part of the topic.
Introducing the Topic:
This startling statistic highlights one of America's most worrying and prevalent epidemics, which is obesity. -This next statement introduces the topic to the audience.
Previewing the main points:
First, in order to understand this issue completely, it is important to look at the causes of the problem, then the way it affects society and those afflicted, and finally what options are available to treat it. -This sentence previews the main points for the upcoming paragraphs. Notice how it guides the audience with words like: first, then and finally.
Transitioning into the first paragraph:
First, taking a look into what causes this national health epidemic will reveal the heart of the problem. -This final statement ties the introduction into the first body paragraph.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, "70 percent of adults over 20 are overweight." This startling statistic highlights one of America's most worrying and prevalent epidemics, which is obesity. First, in order to understand this issue completely, it is important to look at the causes of the problem, then the way it affects society and those afflicted, and finally what options are available to treat it. First, taking a look into what causes this national health epidemic will reveal the heart of the problem.
Broken Down:
Catching the Audience's Attention:
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, "70 percent of adults over 20 are overweight." -A credible quote was used here to surprise the audience as well as introduce a part of the topic.
Introducing the Topic:
This startling statistic highlights one of America's most worrying and prevalent epidemics, which is obesity. -This next statement introduces the topic to the audience.
Previewing the main points:
First, in order to understand this issue completely, it is important to look at the causes of the problem, then the way it affects society and those afflicted, and finally what options are available to treat it. -This sentence previews the main points for the upcoming paragraphs. Notice how it guides the audience with words like: first, then and finally.
Transitioning into the first paragraph:
First, taking a look into what causes this national health epidemic will reveal the heart of the problem. -This final statement ties the introduction into the first body paragraph.
Recording your Sources and Facts
In order to keep track of your sources and the information you retrieve from them, download the Sources Record Sheet below.
View the embedded document below to see how it is completed, or filled out.
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Source for Source Record Sheet Below: Trying to Get Over a Tech Addiction
Online Research
Research
The next step in our informative essay is to begin researching our possible topics. But before beginning our search on the world wide web, it's important to be aware that not all information available on the web is information we want to use to back the information in our essay. As you review possible sources of information, you should keep these questions in mind: Is this information credible or reliable? Is this information biased? Is this information current?
First off, let's review some sources you might come across when doing your research:
Among these common options above, we need to decipher the most valuable ones from the ones that are not going to provide accurate information.
News Sites: News sites are usually a safe option when finding credible information. Some people may argue that news sources can be biased, however, they are also held to a standard of accuracy and maintaining a high reputation, which makes them good sources. Listed below are the top commonly used web news sources:
Websites: Websites come in many shapes and forms, backed by different groups or organizations. Because anybody can post something on a website (or create their own), it's important to look at why type of website you are looking at, who backs or pays for the site, and who authors the posted material.
First, what type:
.edu - education sites
Education sites can usually be considered reliable sources. In order to obtain the .edu domain, these sites must be recognized by the Department of Education. The U.S. government is not likely to give a government domain to an educational organization that isn't going to produce accurate information.
.gov - government sites
Similar to .edu, a .gov website is provided by the government. Because the government is held accountable for providing reliable information to general public, these websites can be considered accurate and unbiased.
.org - organization sites
Special -interest groups, many which post pages ending in .org, often post good information. Bur remember. The groups are baised. They have an agenda. And remember that although .org URLs were intended for non profits, commercial companies or individuals can buy sites ending in org, too.
.com - commercial sites
Similar to .org sites, .com sites can be purchased and set up by any person or company. .com stands for commercial meaning they usually serve some sort of business purpose. With this in mind, information on .com sites might be put out specifically for making money, opposed to providing accurate information.
.net - network infrastructures
.net is a Microsoft specific web domain, but similar to .com and .org, it can be purchased by any one person, or organization.
Source: mason.gmu.edu
Blogs and Discussion Boards: When searching the internet for the answer to a specific question, it's likely that you'll find yourself on a blog or discussion board. Blogs and Discussion boards are places where people can post and share their ideas and opinions. Unfortunately, they are usually exactly that… opinions. Unless a blog or discussion board is written or backed by a credible author or organization (like the .gov or .edu sites above) be very wary of the posted information.
Note: The bottom line when determining the reliability of a web source is knowing who wrote it, why they wrote it, and whether it is current. Any agenda behind a source, especially an agenda involving money, is something to look out for.
The next step in our informative essay is to begin researching our possible topics. But before beginning our search on the world wide web, it's important to be aware that not all information available on the web is information we want to use to back the information in our essay. As you review possible sources of information, you should keep these questions in mind: Is this information credible or reliable? Is this information biased? Is this information current?
First off, let's review some sources you might come across when doing your research:
- News Sites
- Websites
- Blogs and Discussion Boards
Among these common options above, we need to decipher the most valuable ones from the ones that are not going to provide accurate information.
News Sites: News sites are usually a safe option when finding credible information. Some people may argue that news sources can be biased, however, they are also held to a standard of accuracy and maintaining a high reputation, which makes them good sources. Listed below are the top commonly used web news sources:
- Huffington Post
- CNN
- New York Times
- Fox News
- NBC News
- The Guardian
- USA Today
- THe Washington Post
- The Wall Street Journal
- BBC News
- ABC News
- The Los Angeles Times
- The Associated Press
Websites: Websites come in many shapes and forms, backed by different groups or organizations. Because anybody can post something on a website (or create their own), it's important to look at why type of website you are looking at, who backs or pays for the site, and who authors the posted material.
First, what type:
.edu - education sites
Education sites can usually be considered reliable sources. In order to obtain the .edu domain, these sites must be recognized by the Department of Education. The U.S. government is not likely to give a government domain to an educational organization that isn't going to produce accurate information.
.gov - government sites
Similar to .edu, a .gov website is provided by the government. Because the government is held accountable for providing reliable information to general public, these websites can be considered accurate and unbiased.
.org - organization sites
Special -interest groups, many which post pages ending in .org, often post good information. Bur remember. The groups are baised. They have an agenda. And remember that although .org URLs were intended for non profits, commercial companies or individuals can buy sites ending in org, too.
.com - commercial sites
Similar to .org sites, .com sites can be purchased and set up by any person or company. .com stands for commercial meaning they usually serve some sort of business purpose. With this in mind, information on .com sites might be put out specifically for making money, opposed to providing accurate information.
.net - network infrastructures
.net is a Microsoft specific web domain, but similar to .com and .org, it can be purchased by any one person, or organization.
Source: mason.gmu.edu
Blogs and Discussion Boards: When searching the internet for the answer to a specific question, it's likely that you'll find yourself on a blog or discussion board. Blogs and Discussion boards are places where people can post and share their ideas and opinions. Unfortunately, they are usually exactly that… opinions. Unless a blog or discussion board is written or backed by a credible author or organization (like the .gov or .edu sites above) be very wary of the posted information.
Note: The bottom line when determining the reliability of a web source is knowing who wrote it, why they wrote it, and whether it is current. Any agenda behind a source, especially an agenda involving money, is something to look out for.
Write Source Assignment: Research
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TOpic Selection
Topic Selection
The topic you choose for your informative essay should be interesting to you and your audience. Since your audience is your peer group, this should be easy. However, there are some things to remember when choosing a topic:
The topic you choose for your informative essay should be interesting to you and your audience. Since your audience is your peer group, this should be easy. However, there are some things to remember when choosing a topic:
- First off, your topic should be interesting. Is this a topic you would want to listen to a presentation on for 5 minutes? If not… it might not be the best choice. Think of something that interests you, or something that you've always wanted to know more about. It's likely your peers will be interested in the same types of topics.
- Secondly, your topic should be research-able, meaning it should be a topic with plenty of credible information available. Determine this by considering these questions: Is the topic broad or well known? Is it something people have spent time researching or writing about? Choosing an informative topic like The History of Walker, MN would probably not be a good choice considering it's one small town in a large state. However, if you chose The History of Minnesota, you might find more information considering its size and how well-known it is.
- Finally, when thinking of a topic, it's important to choose one that will not warrant an argument, in other words, a topic that you can research and write about objectively, without additions of your own personal opinion or the opinions of others. You might be inclined to write about why the drinking age should be lowered to 18, however, this would require an opinionated look at the subject. Instead, you could consider why the drinking age is 21 to begin with or the effects of drinking on teens. The bottom line is, your speech must provide un-biased information.
Topic Selection:
Open the document below to look through possible essay topics. These topics were taken from: cool-essays.com and essaycamp.com
Assignment:
From this list, choose five possible topics and write a one to two sentence explanation as to why you are considering this topic for your speech.
Open the document below to look through possible essay topics. These topics were taken from: cool-essays.com and essaycamp.com
Assignment:
From this list, choose five possible topics and write a one to two sentence explanation as to why you are considering this topic for your speech.
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Part III
Keeping the Tributes Straight
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Arena Map
Part III: Vocabulary
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Part II
Parts II and III Character List
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Part Two Vocabulary
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Symbolism
Symbolism: The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
As we read through the Hunger Games, it is important to take note of the symbols that the author presents. These symbols will represent larger ideas throughout the text and could be anything from objects to songs to people. Our task is to locate these symbols within the text and decipher their meaning. Download the document below which highlights the main symbols in the story:
As we read through the Hunger Games, it is important to take note of the symbols that the author presents. These symbols will represent larger ideas throughout the text and could be anything from objects to songs to people. Our task is to locate these symbols within the text and decipher their meaning. Download the document below which highlights the main symbols in the story:
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Theme
Copy the Following themes into a notability document titled: Hunger Games Themes
Under each theme topic, write a short note about how it is evident in the book:
Under each theme topic, write a short note about how it is evident in the book:
- Note: these themes will develop and more examples can be added as the story progresses
Themes
Violence/War
Survival humanity/inhumanity government control reality tv/desensitization |
hope
love hunger/starvation friendship trust |
Setting
District 12 is located in the Appalachian Mountains. The population is about 8,000 people. Where do you think District 12 is?
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Character List
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Chapters Four through Nine
Vocabulary:
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Chapters one, two and Three
Vocabulary:
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To begin our Hunger Games novel study we'll begin with some background and insight from the author Suzanne Collins. Begin by Downloading the questions below into a brand new notability document called: Suzanne Collin's Interview
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The Cask of Amontillado
Setting: Carnival- "The Cask of Amontillado" is set during the highly festive time of carnival, the last days before the Christian observance of Lent and its forty days of fasting and expressing sorrow for sins. During carnival, people indulge themselves with food and drink and celebrate with parades, elaborate costumes, and masked balls. The carnival tradition dates back to ancient Rome.
Below, download the PDF copy of "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe:
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Copy and paste the Journal Warm-Up, Vocabulary, and Response Questions into a single Notability document named:
Journal Warm-up:
Has anyone ever been cruel to you or someone you know? How did you or the person respond? Have you ever tried to get back at someone?
The Cask of Amontillado
Vocabulary:
- amontillado
- niter
- preclude
- retribution
- avenger
- accost
- afflict
- puncheons
- grotesque
- hearken
Response Questions for after Reading:
1. Record how Montresor reacts when he sees Fortunato on the street. Why would Montresor tell Fortunato about the Amontillado?
2. Name the image depicted on the Montresor coat of arms. What is the significance of Montresor's coat of arms and family motto?
3. Where does Montresor lead Fortunato?
4. How does Montresor treat Fortunato as they make their way down the tunnels? Explain the "paradox" here. Paradox- a statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory.
5. How does Montresor get his revenge?
6. Montresor's family motto states: Nemo me impune lacessit, which stands for "No one attacks me with impunity (without punishment)" Explain the significance of this motto. How is it ironic?
Plot
Elements of Plot
A Car is built around a frame, which gives it shape and stability. In the same way, the plot is the frame that gives a story its structure. In general, the main parts of a plot’s framework are as follows:
Exposition: The characters are introduced; the setting is established; and necessary background information is provided.
Rising Action: The main character encounters and tries to solve a problem. This results in a conflict developing and growing in intensity.
Climax: At this crucial moment, the main character has to take action or make a decision. Sometimes, fate intervenes and forces the character’s hand.
Falling Action: This part of a story explores the events that follow the climax, including the results of the main character’s action or decision.
Resolution: This part of a story is sometimes called the denouement. At this point, the conflict is resolved.
Exposition: The characters are introduced; the setting is established; and necessary background information is provided.
Rising Action: The main character encounters and tries to solve a problem. This results in a conflict developing and growing in intensity.
Climax: At this crucial moment, the main character has to take action or make a decision. Sometimes, fate intervenes and forces the character’s hand.
Falling Action: This part of a story explores the events that follow the climax, including the results of the main character’s action or decision.
Resolution: This part of a story is sometimes called the denouement. At this point, the conflict is resolved.
Download the document below to complete the plot diagram.
NOTE: Add it to your current notability file on The Interlopers
NOTE: Add it to your current notability file on The Interlopers
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Introduction to Fiction: The Interlopers
As an introduction to fiction and an analysis of story telling elements, we will be starting with short stories. To begin, open the story "The Interlopers" below:
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Journal Warm-up:
Describe a feud from history, television, or a movie (try and think of one that seems/seemed pointless or stupid). What affect did this have on the individuals or groups involved? How was the feud resolved? What problems might feuds create?
Key Terms:
Plot: the series of events related to a central conflict, or struggle. A plot typically introduces a conflict, develops it, and eventually resolves it.
Flashback: interrupts the chronological sequence of a literary work and presents an event that occurred earlier.
Vocabulary:
For each question, provide a quote from the story as support:
1. What is the cause of the feud between Ulrich and Georg?
2. What do the men realize about their feud over the course of the story?
3. How do the men react when they both decide to end the feud?
4. What do Georg and Ulrich anticipate as a result of their reconciliation?
Describe a feud from history, television, or a movie (try and think of one that seems/seemed pointless or stupid). What affect did this have on the individuals or groups involved? How was the feud resolved? What problems might feuds create?
Key Terms:
Plot: the series of events related to a central conflict, or struggle. A plot typically introduces a conflict, develops it, and eventually resolves it.
Flashback: interrupts the chronological sequence of a literary work and presents an event that occurred earlier.
Vocabulary:
- precipitous
- embitter
- compromise
- marauder
- restraining
- pinion
- plight
- endeavor
- languor
- reconciliation
For each question, provide a quote from the story as support:
1. What is the cause of the feud between Ulrich and Georg?
2. What do the men realize about their feud over the course of the story?
3. How do the men react when they both decide to end the feud?
4. What do Georg and Ulrich anticipate as a result of their reconciliation?
The Writing Process
Before our next novel, we will be completing a five paragraph essay. Please see the "more" drop-down menu at the top right to visit the writing process pages, where handouts and assignments will be posted.
Quarter 1: Novel
Night Study Guide and Quiz Questions
Night Final Test Breakdown:
Part One: True False
For this portion, you should know the major plot points in the book (these will align with our quizzes) and the basics about the novel (genre, author) and the context of the event (Hitler, concentration camps, location)
Part Two: Short Answer
For this portion you should also know major plot points along with specific details about the Jewish faith; The Jewish Book of Mysticism (Kabbalah), Elie's relationship with God. where Elie grew up (Sighet), Specifics about Auschwitz (the gate motto).
Part Three: Multiple Choice
For this portion you should know basic plot points in the novel.
Part Four: Sequencing
For this portion of the test you will be arranging significant events from the book in chronological order.
Part Five: Vocabulary
For this portion you will be asked to complete a sentence by placing the proper vocabulary word in the blank.
STUDY TIPS:
You should know the vocabulary words, along with the answers to the questions found on the file below:
Part One: True False
For this portion, you should know the major plot points in the book (these will align with our quizzes) and the basics about the novel (genre, author) and the context of the event (Hitler, concentration camps, location)
Part Two: Short Answer
For this portion you should also know major plot points along with specific details about the Jewish faith; The Jewish Book of Mysticism (Kabbalah), Elie's relationship with God. where Elie grew up (Sighet), Specifics about Auschwitz (the gate motto).
Part Three: Multiple Choice
For this portion you should know basic plot points in the novel.
Part Four: Sequencing
For this portion of the test you will be arranging significant events from the book in chronological order.
Part Five: Vocabulary
For this portion you will be asked to complete a sentence by placing the proper vocabulary word in the blank.
STUDY TIPS:
You should know the vocabulary words, along with the answers to the questions found on the file below:
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Night Assignment Review:
Here is a list of the assignments associated with our novel night:
- Reading Guide 1
- Reading on Dr. Mengele
- 3 Option writing assignment
- Diary Entries for reading assignments: Each reading assignment needs two diary entries. You should have 12 total when you are finished.
- 47-57;
57-66;
66-69;
76-85;
85-98;
98-115(end)
NIght by Elie Wiesel
Born in the town of Sighet, Transylvania, Elie Wiesel was a teenager when he and his family were taken from their home in 1944 to the Auschwitz concentration camp, and then to Buchenwald. Night is the terrifying record of Elie Wiesel's memories of the death of his family, the death of his own innocence, and his despair as a deeply observant Jew confronting the absolute evil of man. This new translation by his wife and most frequent translator, Marion Wiesel, corrects important details and presents the most accurate rendering in English of Elie Wiesel's testimony to what happened in the camps and of his unforgettable message that this horror must never be allowed to happen again.
Pictured right is Dr. Mengele. He is infamous for his cruel experiments and treatment of the Jews in the concentration camps during WWII.
Read more about him here:
The Angel of Death
Read the above website and answer the questions below in complete sentences:
1. How did Dr. Mengele end up at the Auschwitz concentration camp?
2. What was his role at the camps? Or what job did he perform?
3. What became his obsession, or fascination, while working at the camps?
4. What eventually happened to Dr. Mengele?
Read more about him here:
The Angel of Death
Read the above website and answer the questions below in complete sentences:
1. How did Dr. Mengele end up at the Auschwitz concentration camp?
2. What was his role at the camps? Or what job did he perform?
3. What became his obsession, or fascination, while working at the camps?
4. What eventually happened to Dr. Mengele?