1. Write a rap or poem (minimum 12 lines; rich and full) about Self Reliance. Include two sentences or phrases extracted from Emerson's essay (Due Wednesday! so practice if you would like to perform it!)
2. Keep Reading your Literature for your I-Search I Search Essay!
3. Finish re-reading Self Reliance, underlining what moves or resonates with you. Which sentences or parts of the essay do you think Emerson intended for "young America" and which parts are applicable to America today?
4. Respond to the other journal prompt: Why do some people get ahead in today's society while others don't? OR How important is the government if self-reliance is such a good thing? What role should the government play?
Friday, May 4, 2018
American Literature Period 3
Students who ditched and did not return to class after the Smarter Balanced with a Testing Slip will not receive the additional assignment or assistance provided to students who attended class!
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
American Literature period 3 and 4
1. Use your Character Analysis blank outline to continue to outline your re-write of your A Raisin in The Sun Character Analysis Essay.
2. Continue to read new sources for your I-Search Essay.
3. Bring Self Reliance essay to class
2. Continue to read new sources for your I-Search Essay.
3. Bring Self Reliance essay to class
Monday, April 30, 2018
American Literature Periods 1, 3, 4
Period 1: Finish your response to the prompts about Self Reliance. Locate your Character Analysis Chart and bring your "A Raisin in the Sun" Play/Charged Chromebook
Periods 3, 4: Finish your response to the questions about Self Reliance (Why is Self Reliance Good? How do we develop self reliance? What can hinder (block) self-reliance?)
2. Then READ the entire 4 PAGES OF THE SELF RELIANCE ESSAY given to you in class. Underline at least ONE or more sentences per paragraph. You should have at least 12 sentences underlined. Look up words that you are not familiar with and write out definition in your margins!
Periods 3, 4: Finish your response to the questions about Self Reliance (Why is Self Reliance Good? How do we develop self reliance? What can hinder (block) self-reliance?)
2. Then READ the entire 4 PAGES OF THE SELF RELIANCE ESSAY given to you in class. Underline at least ONE or more sentences per paragraph. You should have at least 12 sentences underlined. Look up words that you are not familiar with and write out definition in your margins!
American Literature All Classes
Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today, we will read the text Self Reliance. While Reading, you will need to download the text, and highlight or select key sentences that are thought provoking and moving. You will also be asked to translate paragraphs, discuss paragraphs and create questions for paragraphs in groups and individually.
Homework: 1. Why is self-reliance so important? How does one learn to be self-reliant? What hinders ones self-reliance? Write about one, or two or all three of these topics in a journal response of one page. Include at least 4-5 of the vocabulary words in your response!
2. I-Search Essay Journal Summary (2) Due tomorrow! Can not be the same ones form last week!!!
Also, quick link to American Literature End of Year Survey
Today, we will read the text Self Reliance. While Reading, you will need to download the text, and highlight or select key sentences that are thought provoking and moving. You will also be asked to translate paragraphs, discuss paragraphs and create questions for paragraphs in groups and individually.
Homework: 1. Why is self-reliance so important? How does one learn to be self-reliant? What hinders ones self-reliance? Write about one, or two or all three of these topics in a journal response of one page. Include at least 4-5 of the vocabulary words in your response!
2. I-Search Essay Journal Summary (2) Due tomorrow! Can not be the same ones form last week!!!
Also, quick link to American Literature End of Year Survey
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