Homework for week of 3/18

We will be venturing into the heart of our new novel this week as well as beginning our secondary research for the biography project. 

Guiding questions for chapters 1-10: Guiding Questions Kite Runner chapters 1-10

Monday: Read chapters 4-5 of The Kite Runner and annotate, using the guiding questions.

Tuesday: Read chapters 6-7 and annotate, using the guiding questions.

Thursday: Read chapter 8 and annotate, using the guiding questions.

Friday: Read chapters 9-10 and annotate, using the guiding questions.

The Kite Runner journals

Journal #1:
Part One:
When you think of Afghanistan, what images come to mind? How would you describe the country, the people, based on what you know now?
View the video from PBS, then answer the questions below. If you missed the video, here it is, in two parts:
Part One:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMFtqsmynnU
Part Two:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw2wIKo1vKk
Part Two:
What information surprised you about the video? Describe the landscape. How did the information change or add to what you already know about Afghanistan?
Word count: at least 200 words

Journal #2:
Keeping in mind the fact Amir is middle school age, how do you react to his actions in the alley when Hassan is violated? Do you think most kids in his position would have done the same? Explain. Thinking honestly, what would you have done in that situation? How would you have addressed Hassan or the situation after the fact?
And for the BIG question, is it possible for Amir to redeem himself? Explain your answer.
Word count: at least 250 words.

Journal #3: 
Brainstorming (I don't need this part of the journal): Sketch a blueprint of a floor in your house when you were around 12. Just a rough sketch, perhaps with furniture, will do.
Then, think about one specific memory in each room and make a note to hold your thinking.
NOW: Choose one memory and write a scene from your childhood, that reveals something about the characters in it and the dynamic of the family. Remember to use small gestures and physical details to paint the scene. Also, consider literary devices such as imagery, dialogue and non-cliche metaphor or similes. Word count: 250-350 words.

Homework for week of 3/11

Monday: Final draft of Butterflies vignette due Thursday – be sure to consult the final assessment rubric to make sure you have included all the aspects of the assignment. Find one last person to read through your vignette for final edits outside of class.

Tuesday: Revise Butterflies vignette. Find one last person to read through your vignette for final edits outside of class. Due Thursday.

Thursday: Prepare for your presentations. We shall begin on Friday. 

Friday: Read chapters 1-3 and annotate, using the guiding questions:Guiding Questions for The Kite Runner chs. 1-7

Documents for The Kite Runner presentations:

Here is the document everyone should read: Afghanistan overview handout

Here is the overview for the assignment: Overview of assignment

Here are the additional resources for the work: Kite Runner resources

Homework for week of 3/4

This is Mrs. Guimond!  I will be taking over for the next 3 weeks, so get ready!  Please contact me with any questions or concerns.  My email address is mvaughan@gorhamschools.org.

Monday: Read chapter 12 and annotate, keeping the guiding questions in mind.  See last week's blog for Part Three question. Bring one page of typed biography notes to class on Thursday (these can be an expansion of your thoughts from the free write), and an idea for an opening scene.
Here are the process questions in case you missed them last week:Biography Process questions

Tuesday: Read epilogue.  Annotate, keeping the guiding questions in mind.  Biography notes and idea for opening scene due Thursday.

Thursday: Review the expectations for the final assessment and come to class tomorrow with a comprehensive outline from which to brainstorm.  

Friday: Complete a draft of your narrative and have three copies, either in electronic or paper form, for your peer-editing group on Monday.

Final assessment overview and rubric: Final Assessment Butterflies

Homework for week of 2/25

Monday: Read chapter 9 of In the Time of the Butterflies, referring to guiding questions as you annotate:Part Three Guiding Questions Journals will be due at end of class on block day. Biography interviews and transcriptions are now due on block day.
Tuesday: Read chapter 10 of In the Time of the Butterflies, referring to guiding questions as you annotate. Biography interviews and transcriptions due on block day.
Block day: Read chapter 11 of In the Time of the Butterflies, referring to guiding questions as you annotate.
Friday: Read chapter 12 of In the Time of the Butterflies, referring to guiding questions as you annotate.

Homework for week of 2/11

We have one more week until vacation, so stay with us!
Biography work: Make sure you are scheduling your interviews. Remember that the reminder of your interviews should be completed and transcribed by Tuesday, February 23rd.

Monday: Due to the snow day, please complete Friday's assignment today: Read and annotate chapter 5 In the Time of the Butterflies. See the guiding questions for Part Two: Butterflies Part Two
Tuesday: Read and annotate chapter six.
Block day: Read and annotate chapter seven
Over vacation: Read and annotate chapter eight (end of Part Two). Complete interviews for biography project.

Homework for week of 2/4

Monday: If necessary, complete webquest.

Tuesday: Read chapters 1-2 of In the Time of the Butterflies. Complete annotations. Due block day.
Here are the guiding questions and narrative chart we suggest you use to guide your annotations:
Butterflies guiding questions chapter 1-5

Block day: Read chapters 3-4 of In the Time of the Butterflies. Complete annotations. Due Friday.

Friday: Read chapter 5 of In the Time of the Butterflies. Complete annotations. Due Monday.