Snow Day Schedule

Hey folks...

The snow day really messes with our conferencing schedule. However, I am willing to accommodate you during your study halls or lunch. This is for students who affected by the snow day. All other students will follow the schedule. The research paper is STILL DUE ON 3/13.

For the people who were scheduled to meet with me on MONDAY 3/2 ONLY.

Here are some options:

1. Be prepared tomorrow (3/3) and the rest of the week for any no shows or unprepareds. If there is time, you have first priority.
2. I will meet with you during first lunch.
3. I am available during my 9th grade classes/prep/my study halls if that coincides with your study hall. On Monday I have off: period 1. My 9th grade classes periods 2 and 5. I have a study hall period 6. Use the rotating schedule to figure out what works for you.

You need to let me know ASAP what you plan to do. Let me know what else I can do for you.

~Ms. G

Book List Choices

Here is what you and your peers are reading (and what is still available). No names indicates that no one has chosen the book. If there are already two people for your section, then you have to find another one.

Also, use this list to help you. Those who are reading the same book, regardless of the section, should get together, help each other, etc. Utilize your resources!!


LAST FIRST TITLE
1. Angelou, Maya: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Sec. C: Tesfa, Kelly
Sec. D: Rony C
Sec. G: Liz G. , Tara H

2. Baldwin, James: Go Tell it to the Mountain
Sec. C:
Sec. D: Nancy T., Melissa O
Sec. G:

3. Crane, Stephen: Red Badge of Courage
Sec. C: Anthony Dowling, Sam F.
Sec. D: Jefferson, Will
Sec. G: Tim Lawton

4. Ellison, Ralph: Invisible Man
Sec. C: Ohimai A., Matt Kearny
Sec. D:
Sec. G:

5. Eugenides, Jeffrey: Middlesex
Sec. C: Cindy H.
Sec. D:
Sec. G: Tricia D., Sarrah E.

6. Golding, William: The Lord of the Flies
Sec. C: Tommy Brown, Anthony Depina
Sec. D: Tuan, Gigi
Sec. G: Irakli M, Carla B

7. Hemingway, Ernest: A Farewell to Arms
Sec. C: Jared
Sec. D: Marissa D, Zach C
Sec. G: Hector, Brianna

8. Kerouac, Jack: On the Road
Sec. C: Alex B.,
Sec. D:
Sec. G:

9. London, Jack: Call of the Wild
Sec. C: An D., Jane N
Sec. D: Brian Ho,
Sec. G: Tony Huang

10. Morrison, Toni: Beloved
Sec. C:
Sec. D: Ariel P., Jackson C.
Sec. G: Thao Ha

11. O'Brien, Tim: The Things They Carried
Sec. C:
Sec. D:
Sec. G: Marcella , Paige D.

. Plath, Sylvia: The Bell Jar
Sec. C: Julian Ledoux, Donielle
Sec. D: Jazzmyn H., Alex M.
Sec. G: Erika Carle,

13. Sinclair, Upton: The Jungle
Sec. C: Will, Sean D.
Sec. D: Nunzio
Sec. G: Estefany

14. Styron, William: Sophie's Choice
Sec. C: Alex L.,
Sec. D: Megan O, Shanay Walker
Sec. G: Kara Lazar

15. Toole, John Kennedy: A Confederacy of Dunces
Sec. C: Nick K. Piro C.
Sec. D: Pete M, Avaloi
Sec. G: Kevin Harkess

16. Tyler,Anne: The Accidental Tourist
Sec. C: Brittany Cleary, Pegi Bano
Sec. D: Phillip C.,
Sec. G: Erin McNiff, Tien D.

17. Vonnegut, Kurt: Slaughterhouse Five
Sec. C: Jamal Mason, Grenee Do
Sec. D: Thomas C. , Kajetan M.
Sec. G: Danny G.,

18. Walker, Alice: The Color Purple
Sec. C: Sabrina G., Jennifer C
Sec. D: SiMin, Jessica H.
Sec. G: Gabi Leyton-Nolan, Courtney LaFoe

19. Wright, Richard: Native Son
Sec. C: Merilyn Mancio, Brian C
Sec. D: Wes , Arlind
Sec. G:

20. Smith, Betty: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Sec. C: Ebony Rae Mascal,
Sec. D: Tania H.,
Sec. G: Melissa Aybar


Good Luck! Enjoy reading!

2009 Book List

Choose ONE book from this list of Classic American Literature (ask me or the librarians for suggestions!).

Then, find a synopsis on your book. Know what you will be reading about and enjoy what you are reading.

There are obviously going to be repeats, so choose wisely, no more than two people (per class) to a novel!!!

Once you choose a novel, check with me to make sure it is still available by Friday 1/30. Then, you will have to type a proposal: a brief paragraph stating the title and author of the book. In addition, you need to include why you decided to read it, what is it that was intriguing to read.



LAST FIRST TITLE
1. Angelou, Maya: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
2. Baldwin, James: Go Tell it to the Mountain
3. Crane, Stephen: Red Badge of Courage
4. Ellison, Ralph: Invisible Man
5. Eugenides, Jeffrey: Middlesex
6. Golding, William: The Lord of the Flies
7. Hemingway, Ernest: A Farewell to Arms
8. Kerouac, Jack: On the Road
9. London, Jack: Call of the Wild
10. Morrison, Toni: Beloved
11. O'Brien, Tim: The Things They Carried
12. Plath, Sylvia: The Bell Jar
13. Sinclair, Upton: The Jungle
14. Styron, William: Sophie's Choice
15. Toole, John Kennedy: A Confederacy of Dunces
16. Tyler,Anne: The Accidental Tourist
17. Vonnegut, Kurt: Slaughterhouse Five
18. Walker, Alice: The Color Purple
19. Wright, Richard: Native Son
20. Smith, Betty: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Research Paper: Due Dates

These due dates are FINAL! No late work.

Here are the revised version of your due dates. I will pass these out to you on Thursday.

Initial Proposal: (HW)
Monday 2/2

Reading Calendar: (HW)
Monday 2/23

Summary paragraph (should be through reading novel): (CW)
Monday 2/23

Working Thesis Outline: (HW)
Tuesday 2/24

Final Thesis Outline: (Q)
Friday 2/27

Research: (N/C)

On Going

Annotated Works Cited Page: (Q)
Wednesday 3/4

First 250 words: (Q)
During your conference time

Conference: (HW)
Monday 3/2 to Monday 3/9

Rough Draft (HW)
Tuesday 3/10

Turn-it-in (CW)
Friday 3/13

FINAL DRAFT! (T)
Friday 3/13

Research Paper: Topic

TOPIC: What is Classic American Literature? Is your novel classic literature, why or why not? How is it shown/expressed in your novel?



What makes the literature classic?

• Is it a timeless theme of…(insert theme here)? What is a timeless theme? How does the author indicate this?Or, does the “classic” derive from a relatable and real character? What makes them timeless and real? How does the characterization impact you and your idea of classic?



• How does the author’s use language, imagery, symbols, characterization, structure, etc, indicate a timeless theme? A timeless character? Your research paper will be one in which you entertain one of these ideas using American Literature that is classic.



• Use the questions above to guide you in finding a thesis.



• Use the brainstorm you are doing in class today to help you focus ideas of what it could mean to be classic.



• You must focus your thesis around Classic American Literature and how depiction in your novel. Remember, this is a literary analysis w/research! This is similar to the essay from TEWWG. You have a “two part” topic.



• In addition to using citations and support from the novel, you must use scholarly Literary Criticism as a secondary source to help you “prove” and support your thesis.

Sources:

• You must use a minimum of four sources (5 including your novel)No more than 2 internet sources. You need to use at least 2 books for research.



• Follow the guidelines on the “requirements” handouts and stick with your due dates.



• EVERYTHING MUST BE TYPED. YOU WILL NOT GET CREDIT IF IT IS HAND WRITTEN.



• There is a discussion board on the blog that you can use to post questions, comments, and seek advice from your peers. I will help you as well.
  
  BE SURE TO KEEP ALL RESEARCH PAPER “STUFF” IN YOUR HANDOUTS SECTION OF YOUR BINDER

Syllabus: 1/26 to 1/30

Monday
In class:
Due: CtBC: chapters 11 - 14
What is Classic?
Begin Research paper: due dates, guidelines, topic, book lists.
HOMEWORK:
Due Thursday: Ch. 11 -14 response questions (on blog)
Due Friday: CtBC in class essay: Directions and preparations are on the blog.
Due Friday: Check the book list and research a book. You must check with me and “claim” your novel. You can’t choose a book without checking in or you run the risk of not getting credit!

Tuesday
In class:
Due: CtBC: chapters 6-10
Report directly to lower library WITH RESEARCH PAPER MATERIALS.
Database info/how to research
HOMEWORK:
Due thursday: Ch. 11 -14 response questions (on blog)
Due Friday: CtBC in class essay: Directions and preparations are on the blog.

Wednesday
In class:
Report directly to lower library WITH RESEARCH PAPER MATERIALS.
Database info/how to research
HOMEWORK:
Due Friday: CtBC in class essay: Directions and preparations are on the blog.

Thursday
In class:
Due: CtBC response questions ch 11 -14
review plot/characters
Review the Ideas of power, oppression, struggle, fear
HOMEWORK:
· Due Tomorrow: CtBC in class essay: Directions and preparations are on the blog. You are allowed to use notes; you will not get the exact topic until you are in class tomorrow. You can use materials which you authentically collected. No books.
· Due tomorrow: Claim your book!

Friday
In class:
· Book Claiming
· In class essay
HOMEWORK:
Due Monday: Initial Proposal = typed!!!