Honors+English+II+--+Third+Six+Weeks+Archive

__**THIRD SIX WEEKS: November 28-January 20**__

__Monday, Nov. 28__ Continue pre-reading for Shakespeare's //A Midsummer Night's Dream// at A Midsummer Night's Dream at Schmoop.com
 * Read characters page including tools of characterization. Take Cornell Notes on characters – list each character with a description; chart which characters are royalty, nobility, or commoner; chart which characters are human or fairy
 * Click on "writing style" and read. In your notes, define the three main types of verse.
 * Assign parts

__Tuesday, Nov. 29__ Begin reading play in class (text available at The Complete Works of Shakespeare at shakespeare.mit.edu). As we read, summarize and respond to each of the five acts and the epilogue. Midsummer Night’s Dream Project.docx **Due Friday, December 16.**

__Wednesday, Nov. 30__ Work in groups on novel study

__Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1-2__ Pop Quiz -- Acts One-Three Note: On Friday, Dec. 2, during 3rd period, some sophomores will be completing surveys in the media center. We will use this class time to read novels and work on blog projects.

__Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 5-6__ Finish reading play/discussion post summaries and responses Work on Midsummer Night's Dream projects Read novels silently

__Wednesday, Dec. 7__ Work in groups on novel study

__Thursday, Dec. 8__ Begin new unit: The Holocaust/the novel //Night//, by Elie Wiesel Pre-reading brainstorm: What do I know about the Holocaust? What do I want to find out? Create a two-column chart to answer the questions: who was involved? what happened? where did it occur? when did it occur? why/how did it occur? MLA format practice.docx Night pre-reading research.docx

__Friday, Dec. 9__ Work on pre-reading research group projects
 * Novel completed and book analysis due. Novel test today!**
 * Midsummer Night's Dream project due next Friday, Dec. 16.**

Looking for an opportunity to earn an extra credit TEST GRADE and a cash prize? Here it is! Enter the 2012 Rotary Against Drugs Speech Contest. This contest is a way for students to educate their peers about the dangers of drugs. As part of the contest, you will present your speech to members of the student body and school staff. One winner from each high school will advance to the district contest. District winners will advance to a multi-district contest. District and multi-district winners will receive cash prizes.

Submit a written copy of your speech and present it to the student body for extra credit in this class. __Written speeches are due and presentations to our class only will be held on Friday, January 6__. Speeches will be presented to a panel of judges on a different date TBA. Details about the assignment are in the following document: 2012RAD-forSchools.pdf

__Monday, Dec. 12__ The Holocaust/the novel //Night//, by Elie Wiesel -- Finish research assignments

__Tuesday, Dec. 13__ Present research projects Define Vocabulary for Night.docx in Quizlet.com Check out novels and read Chapter 1 Night final essay and project.docx **Due Tuesday, January 10, 2012**

__Wednesday, Dec. 14__ FusionPage discussion post. Respond to one of the following: Complete a questionnaire to begin thinking about what is "unthinkable" and "beyond belief." Define euphemism. Complete chart citing the literal meaning of each euphemism. Read Chapter 2
 * Why do you think no one would listen to Moishe the Beadle's story?
 * There were several opportunities for Wiesel and his family to escape before they were sent to Auschwitz. What were these opportunities and why did the family not take advantage of them?

__Thursday, Dec. 15__ FusionPage discussion post. Respond to one of the following: Examine the diction, sentence length, sentence type, and literary devices of excerpts of a variety of authors (including Wiesel). Complete style comparison chart. Read Chapter 3
 * Describe the conditions on the cattle train.
 * Who is Madame Schachter? Describe her role on the cattle train and explain what is ironic about her vision.
 * Define foreshadowing. How does Wiesel use foreshadowing in Chapter Two?

__Friday, Dec. 16__
 * Midsummer Night's Dream project due**
 * HW -- Read Chapter 3 and complete FusionPage discussion post.** Respond to one of the following:
 * Describe the incident that causes Elie to state, "Is it any wonder that ever since then, sleep tends to elude me?"
 * Describe three instances of humiliation or hardship that the prisoners face.
 * Mr. Stein visits Elie and his father occasionally at Auschwitz but one day he disappears. What do you think happened to Elie's friend Mr. Stein? Why?

__Monday, Dec. 19__ Read Chapter 4. FusionPage discussion post. Respond to one of the following:
 * Elie Wiesel witnesses two hangings. After the first, he says, "I remember that on that evening, the soup tasted better than ever ... (p. 63). After the second execution, he writes "That night, the soup tasted of corpses" (p. 65). It is unlikely that the soup's flavor differed greatly from day to day. What point is Wiesel making by comparing the two executions with the flavor of the soup? Why might the soup have tasted differently?
 * Discuss how concentration camp life has changed Elie. Provide one example from the story as support.
 * HW -- Write a found poem, due Tuesday**

__Tuesday, Dec. 20__ (Early Release) Read Chapter 5 FusionPage discussion post for Chapter 5. Respond to one of the following:
 * Discuss Elie's relationship with God in this chapter. How have his views about his faith changed?
 * Describe the selection process.

=**Finish reading the novel over break if you have not done so already and complete FusionPage discussion posts/replies.**=

FusionPage discussion post for Chapter 6. Respond to one of the following: Final FusionPage discussion post. Respond to one of the following:
 * What do many of Elie Wiesel's stories about camp life reveal about man's nature in the face of such overwhelming horror? You may discuss the positive and/or the negative.
 * Discuss the symbolism and significance of the title, //Night//.
 * What is the difference between being //inhuman// and //inhumane//? Would you characterize the Nazis as both, neither, or only one? Explain.
 * Describe the specific "human" qualities that the Nazis' victims lose over the course of their imprisonment. Give examples from the text.


 * Don't forget about the Rotary Against Drugs speech contest. Earn an extra credit test grade for completing this assignment. Details are outlined above (see Dec. 9). Speeches/presentations are due on Friday, January 6.**

__Tuesday, Jan. 3__ Complete exercises on anaphora (recognizing and understanding the use of repetition); inference (identifying significant information in the text); comprehension (finding ways to envision a figure as high as 6 million); and characterization (choosing traits to best define a character). Complete all FusionPage discussion posts/replies for the novel, //Night//.
 * HW -- Choose one of the following assignments due Thursday, January 5:**
 * Write a 300-word minimum dialogue based on one prompt of choice (prompts will be provided). Your dialogue should be typed in 12 pt. font. Double space between character's lines.
 * As Elie, write a 300-word minimum letter of thanks to one of two characters who offered advice about camp life (a guide will be provided). Letter should be typed in 12 pt. font and double spaced.
 * As Elie, write a 300-word minimum eulogy for his father to be delivered at a memorial service after liberation. Eulogy should be typed in 12 pt. font and double spaced.

Extension Assignment for Night (extra credit).docx Be sure to read and understand the directions before beginning this optional assignment!

__Wednesday, Jan. 4__ Complete point of view and plot (arranging events in correct order) activities

__Thursday, Jan. 5__ Comprehension Check Work on study guide for novel test
 * Submit writing assignment HW**

__Friday, Jan. 6__ Study guide due Extra credit speech presentations
 * //Night// novel test**

__Monday, Jan. 9__ Take the STAR test View Holocaust film/complete FusionPage discussion post/reply Bring completed Honors English II study guide for final exam.doc to final exam for 10 point bonus!

__Tuesday, Jan. 10__ View Holocaust film
 * //Night// project and essay due**

__Wednesday, Jan. 11__ Finish viewing film Final Exam review -- go over final exam study guide Collect textbooks Take Classroom Survey

__Thursday, Jan. 12__ Final Exam (for those students not exempt) Submit completed final exam study guide for 10 pt. bonus!

__Friday, Jan. 13__ This is a test grade! 30 pts or more= 100 25-29 pts. = 90 20-24 pts. = 80 15-19 pts = 75 10-14 pts = 70 5-9 pts = 60 4 or less = 0.
 * AR points due!**