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HONORS LIT ANALYSIS

Stress, an Essay, and Accomplishments

11/30/2018

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Today, within the 50 minute period, we each wrote an entire Bless Me, Ultima rough draft. It was an impressive demonstration of our academic abilities and writing talents. 

Your only homework is to complete the Google Form linked below: 
​https://goo.gl/forms/mYb8Nkdp51LsmYlG2
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Blessing, and Burying, Ultima

11/28/2018

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Today we talked about the origins of magic, social commentary, and the final pages of Bless Me, Ultima

Your homework tonight is to study for your civics test on Friday! 
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Magic, Let Downs, and The End of BMU!

11/27/2018

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Today we talked about let-downs and Antonio's changing beliefs at the end of chapter 19. We compared and contrasted "the cures" of chapter 10 and 20, discussed Ultima's magic, and evaluated Antonio's existential crisis.  

Your homework is to answer these questions from Chapter 21:
What will happen to Florence's soul? Who had Florence sinned against? 
How was his death similar and different to Luptio and 
Narciso? [Especially considering sin and water.]
What language and imagery does Rudolfo Anaya associate with Florence? Purpose?
Was his death foreshadowed? How?

And to read Chapter 22 until page 253. 


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Tonight: Read Chapters 20 and 21

11/26/2018

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The Quiz

11/20/2018

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Hey All, 

Sorry to miss today. I hope you use your review time effectively and prepare for tomorrow's quiz. Here are some details to help you a bit:
1. The quiz is on Chapters 11-19, all of which we've read already
2. The quiz is open note and open book (anything you do today is fair game to use on it)
3. The quiz will require you to show an understanding of plot, symbols, motifs, archetypes, theme, and characterization from these chapters. 
4. The quiz is completely open ended, meaning you select the format. You can demonstrate your knowledge however you see fit as long as your product is complete by the end of the period. This means you can write an analysis, make a comic, create a visual, write a poem, record a podcast, make a chart, etc. I do not care what format you select, you have complete freedom on this! 

Please email me if you have any questions, I'll likely be sitting in a waiting room somewhere and will welcome to communication! 

Oh, here's a helpful review of archetypes from yesterday:

archetypesforliteraryanalysis.pdf
File Size: 126 kb
File Type: pdf
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Tonight: Read Chapters 18 and 19

11/19/2018

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School Plays, the Color Red, and Civics

11/16/2018

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In Language Arts today we:
  • Broke down Chapter 13 for theme and foreshadowing
  • Discussed the first half of Chapter 14
  • Read the second half of Chapter 14
  • Discussed allusions, themes, and symbols within the chapter

Your Language Arts homework is to read Chapters 15, 16, and 17. 

In Social Studies we:
  • Discussed methods of creating social change
  • Started working on the Recipe for a Movement assignment, which is due on Monday



Your Social Studies homework is to complete the Recipe for a Movement assignment we started today. Here is a link to the document: 
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KdQBYcaAUV8J82l5W-7oHXLOfsnsvldBj1xFVA4iBe8


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Witches and Essay Writing

11/14/2018

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Today in LA we talked about chapter 12 in more depth. 

Your homework is to read Chapter 13 tonight, and Chapter 14 tomorrow. You also should do some very basic background research on the Civil Rights movement. 
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Essay Questions for Review

11/14/2018

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Here is a last minute "check list" of questions for you to ask today:
Thesis:
  • Does my thesis have a clear how, what, and so what?
  • Does my thesis create a clear argument?
  • Does my thesis answer my research question?
Background Paragraph: (If Necessary)
  • Does my background paragraph include cited evidence? 
  • Is it brief? 
  • Does it include a topic sentence?
BTSs:
  • Do my BTSs establish a clear argument?
  • Does my evidence support my BTS?
  • Does my analysis connect back to my "so what"?
General Language:
  • Do I use academic language? (No "I" "we" "us" or contractions)
  • Do I cite my evidence every time?
  • Do I include at least 6-required sources?
​MLA Format
  • Is my paper in MLA format?
    • ​12 pt, Times New Roman, Double-Space
    • Accurate Header and Heading
    • Accurate Citations
    • Works Cited Page
  • Is my paper in essay format? 
  • Does my paper fit the 900 word maximum? 
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History and LA

11/13/2018

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Today in LA we broke down Chapter 12 (which everyone totally had read...)

Your homework is to read Chapter 13. Tomorrow will be another work day in SS. 
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