Term 4 assignments
1957 (scene setting)
To help set the scene and understand the world of the Rocket Boys, answer the following questions:
To help set the scene and understand the world of the Rocket Boys, answer the following questions:
- What were the 5 top-ranked songs of 1957?
- What did computers look like in the 1950s?
- How did kids listen to music in the 1950s?
- Who were the big movie stars of the 1950s?
- How much would a date (2 cheeseburgers, 2 fries & 2 shakes at McDonald’s, plus a movie) cost in 1957?
- How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1957?
- What sort of gadgets could a family expect to have in their home in the 1950s?
- How are pink bathrooms & the First Lady in 1957 related?
Ethos, Logos, Pathos
Use the 3 modes of persuasion (ethos, logos, and pathos) to try and persuade people to buy your super awesome product pictured above. You MUST include one argument for each of the three types in order to get full credit.
ALSO, find 3 commercials on YouTube. Watch the commercials, and then explain what modes of persuasion those commercials were using. Here are the links to some of the ones we watched in class, if you don't want to look too hard:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xZp-GLMMJ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La3b_1F8h_4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT_g1OeKyTQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPKgC8KPBMg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ULR68LTmbw
ALSO, if you were going to use the 3 modes of persuasion, which would be most appropriate for the following people:
Use the 3 modes of persuasion (ethos, logos, and pathos) to try and persuade people to buy your super awesome product pictured above. You MUST include one argument for each of the three types in order to get full credit.
ALSO, find 3 commercials on YouTube. Watch the commercials, and then explain what modes of persuasion those commercials were using. Here are the links to some of the ones we watched in class, if you don't want to look too hard:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xZp-GLMMJ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La3b_1F8h_4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT_g1OeKyTQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPKgC8KPBMg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ULR68LTmbw
ALSO, if you were going to use the 3 modes of persuasion, which would be most appropriate for the following people:
- Your mom
- Your dad
- Your brother/sister
- A teacher
- A judge
- A dictator
Arrows & traps
The videos you'll need to complete this assignment are in the short story folder that should be shared with you on Google Drive. You don't have to watch the ENTIRE clip — just watch enough to give your feedback and feelings on the choices made in that adaptation (language, name changes, actor delivery, humor, physicality, setting, etc.)
The videos you'll need to complete this assignment are in the short story folder that should be shared with you on Google Drive. You don't have to watch the ENTIRE clip — just watch enough to give your feedback and feelings on the choices made in that adaptation (language, name changes, actor delivery, humor, physicality, setting, etc.)
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Blackout poetry
Come and see me!
Come and see me!
Much Ado About Nothing pitch project
1.The Tagline: A tagline is made up of 6-8 catchy, memorable words used by marketing departments to grab attention and sell your new product. It should be specific to your story and reflect the tone, but it should not give away the plot
* Basically, what would a marketing department put on the book cover or the movie poster?
2.The Logline: A logline tells WHO the story is about, WHAT the situation is, WHAT they must accomplish, WHAT stands in their way, and WHAT is on the line if they fail
3.The Theme: What is the overall message your story will communicate?
4.The Treatment: Develop and explain your new/old Much Ado About Nothing characters
* Treatments are like an outline
5.The Query Letter: A query letter is a ½ to ¾ page sales pitch that should tell the reader what is different about you or what inspired you to write your new version of Much Ado, what your story is about, and what would make people want to read more
Dear Ms. Adamson
Sadie Smith was absolutely certain of three things: (1) ghosts were indisputably real; (2) she and her three friends were some of the best (if not the most conventional) ghost hunters in Oregon; (3) her teammate Jefferson Parrish was always the scariest thing in the room—even during a paranormal investigation. In a face-off between supernatural beings and Jefferson's lack of social skills and Tim Burton-esque vibe, there really was no contest.
But ghosts—unsurprisingly—aren't great at helping to pay the rent, so when Sadie and her friends receive an anonymous letter from a mysterious client offering an undisclosed sum of money in return for finding the link between four haunted locations, it's an easy sell. Going on blind faith and a few vague instructions, the ghost hunters sets out only to see clue after clue falling into place. As they piece together a sinister mystery reaching back to the 1800s, the group starts to wonder if they're in over their heads, or if they're on the path to unraveling a love story that was buried long ago—and one that should stay buried.
Parrish is an 80,000-word new adult paranormal fiction story that combines the thrill and uncertainty of paranormal romance with the suspense, danger, and intrigue of a mystery novel. It also explores the unique experiences of the ghost hunting profession in combination with the awkwardness of new love, while showing that beauty that can be found in the unconventional inherent to both ghost hunting and a person who doesn't quite conform to societal norms.
I currently have six books--The Breakup Artist, Finding June, Chasing June, Under Zenith, Pwned, and Sugar Coated--published through various outlets, including Cedar Fort Inc. and CHBB Publishing. Finding June and Chasing June were nominated for Whitney Awards in 2013 and 2014 respectively, and I am interested in taking my writing to the next level by working with a literary agent. As a college graduate with a degree in Media Arts, I've always emphasized narrative in my writing, and through the story of Sadie, Brighton, and the Parrish cousins, I've been able to tell a tale that provides a unique take on the paranormal romance phenomenon that's sweeping the world.
I would be more than happy to send a partial or full manuscript upon your request. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Shannen Crane Camp
1.The Tagline: A tagline is made up of 6-8 catchy, memorable words used by marketing departments to grab attention and sell your new product. It should be specific to your story and reflect the tone, but it should not give away the plot
* Basically, what would a marketing department put on the book cover or the movie poster?
- “Houston, we have a problem”
- “One dream. Four Jamaicans. Twenty below zero”
- “There are 3.7 trillion fish in the ocean. They’re looking for one”
2.The Logline: A logline tells WHO the story is about, WHAT the situation is, WHAT they must accomplish, WHAT stands in their way, and WHAT is on the line if they fail
- Basic template: Inciting incident, main character description/intro, character goal, major obstacle, consequences/stakes
- After a twister transports a lonely Kansas farm girl to a magical land, she sets out on a dangerous journey alongside some eccentric new friends to defeat the Wicked Witch and find the Wizard with the power to send her home.
3.The Theme: What is the overall message your story will communicate?
- True love conquers all
- Triumph over adversity
4.The Treatment: Develop and explain your new/old Much Ado About Nothing characters
- Treatments are generally 1-3 pages long and include descriptions of the main characters, the main structural beats of your story, and an act by act breakdown of the plot
- Using bullet points, short paragraphs, or other options of your choice, explain how you will change the characters of Beatrice, Benedict, Claudio, Hero, Leonato, Don Pedro, and Don John in your new version of the story
- Using bullet points (etc.), explain how you will change the setting of the story
- Using bullet points (etc.), give a brief overview of the story arc — exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, etc.
* Treatments are like an outline
5.The Query Letter: A query letter is a ½ to ¾ page sales pitch that should tell the reader what is different about you or what inspired you to write your new version of Much Ado, what your story is about, and what would make people want to read more
- It should include:
- A hook
- Your logline
- Your title
- Your genre
- Comparisons to other works (film, books, etc.)
- No more than 2 succinct and well-written paragraphs introducing your world, characters, and concepts
- Information about your characters, the conflict, and the outcome of the story (in general terms — you don’t have to get specific. No cliffhangers, though.)
Dear Ms. Adamson
Sadie Smith was absolutely certain of three things: (1) ghosts were indisputably real; (2) she and her three friends were some of the best (if not the most conventional) ghost hunters in Oregon; (3) her teammate Jefferson Parrish was always the scariest thing in the room—even during a paranormal investigation. In a face-off between supernatural beings and Jefferson's lack of social skills and Tim Burton-esque vibe, there really was no contest.
But ghosts—unsurprisingly—aren't great at helping to pay the rent, so when Sadie and her friends receive an anonymous letter from a mysterious client offering an undisclosed sum of money in return for finding the link between four haunted locations, it's an easy sell. Going on blind faith and a few vague instructions, the ghost hunters sets out only to see clue after clue falling into place. As they piece together a sinister mystery reaching back to the 1800s, the group starts to wonder if they're in over their heads, or if they're on the path to unraveling a love story that was buried long ago—and one that should stay buried.
Parrish is an 80,000-word new adult paranormal fiction story that combines the thrill and uncertainty of paranormal romance with the suspense, danger, and intrigue of a mystery novel. It also explores the unique experiences of the ghost hunting profession in combination with the awkwardness of new love, while showing that beauty that can be found in the unconventional inherent to both ghost hunting and a person who doesn't quite conform to societal norms.
I currently have six books--The Breakup Artist, Finding June, Chasing June, Under Zenith, Pwned, and Sugar Coated--published through various outlets, including Cedar Fort Inc. and CHBB Publishing. Finding June and Chasing June were nominated for Whitney Awards in 2013 and 2014 respectively, and I am interested in taking my writing to the next level by working with a literary agent. As a college graduate with a degree in Media Arts, I've always emphasized narrative in my writing, and through the story of Sadie, Brighton, and the Parrish cousins, I've been able to tell a tale that provides a unique take on the paranormal romance phenomenon that's sweeping the world.
I would be more than happy to send a partial or full manuscript upon your request. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Shannen Crane Camp
Short story
Come and see me! This is timed writing with a specific story prompt!
Come and see me! This is timed writing with a specific story prompt!
ACT practice
Complete this ACT practice section in no longer than 9 minutes!
Complete this ACT practice section in no longer than 9 minutes!
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SOAPStone
Read through any ONE of the speeches linked below, then identify ALL of the following elements:
Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms"
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Letters from Birmingham Jail"
Read through any ONE of the speeches linked below, then identify ALL of the following elements:
- S: Who is the Speaker?
- O: What is the Occasion?
- A: Who is the Audience?
- P: What is the Purpose?
- S: What is the Subject?
- Tone: What is the Tone?
Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms"
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Letters from Birmingham Jail"
Final essay
Look in the shared folder for the documents titled "Past," "Present," and "Future"! Follow the instructions on them...
Look in the shared folder for the documents titled "Past," "Present," and "Future"! Follow the instructions on them...
Term 3 assignments
Symbolism practice assignment
Practice interpreting symbols by looking at and explaining what each of these symbols could represent:
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Story arc quiz
Your voice writing assignment
• Describe yourself in 3 adjectives (Examples: snarky, fun, thoughtful, etc.)
• Imagine your ideal reader — if you were to be a writer, who would you want to read your stuff? Describe that ideal reader in a paragraph
• List at least 5 books, articles, blogs, etc., that you like to read
• How are they alike?
• How are they different?
• What is it about how they’re written intrigues you?
• Would you read what you write?
• Describe yourself in 3 adjectives (Examples: snarky, fun, thoughtful, etc.)
• Imagine your ideal reader — if you were to be a writer, who would you want to read your stuff? Describe that ideal reader in a paragraph
• List at least 5 books, articles, blogs, etc., that you like to read
• How are they alike?
• How are they different?
• What is it about how they’re written intrigues you?
• Would you read what you write?
Venn diagram
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Archetypes quiz
• Archetypes are found in every story, and Jane Eyre is no exception
• As you watch a clip from the 2011 version, look for archetypes
• To get full credit, write down ONE character archetype AND one setting archetype
• THEN explain what the setting archetype figuratively represents
• Archetypes are found in every story, and Jane Eyre is no exception
• As you watch a clip from the 2011 version, look for archetypes
• To get full credit, write down ONE character archetype AND one setting archetype
• THEN explain what the setting archetype figuratively represents
Daily Oral Language
Click here!
Click here!
Emotion Quickwrite
Choose an emotion and, in one paragraph, try and convey the feel of that emotion without using the word. Tell me a story
Choose an emotion and, in one paragraph, try and convey the feel of that emotion without using the word. Tell me a story
- Emotions: Excited, angry, shy, confident, sad, hungry, impatient, embarrassed, nervous, scared, worried, tired, joyful, cheerful, anxious, lonely, greedy, confused, surprised, horrified, bored, jealous, amazed, guilty
Embarrassing story: Part I & II
Step 1: Write half a page telling me your most embarrassing moment. This is a story, so tell it well! Use dialogue & your imagery tools
Step 2: Write another half a page telling me the same story, but from the perspective of someone else. Did someone witness your most embarrassing moment? If so, tell the story from their view. If nobody witnessed your most embarrassing moment, tell the story as though you're an omniscient narrator telling the story to an audience. Try and change the voice this time.
Step 1: Write half a page telling me your most embarrassing moment. This is a story, so tell it well! Use dialogue & your imagery tools
Step 2: Write another half a page telling me the same story, but from the perspective of someone else. Did someone witness your most embarrassing moment? If so, tell the story from their view. If nobody witnessed your most embarrassing moment, tell the story as though you're an omniscient narrator telling the story to an audience. Try and change the voice this time.
Malapropism quiz
- In Much Ado About Nothing, you meet Dogberry & the Night’s Watch
- They are night security/policemen
- They are not great at it...
- Your task:
- Identify at least 2 malapropisms from Dogberry and/or the other members of the Night’s Watch
- Write them on a paper & turn them in
- Identify at least 2 malapropisms from Dogberry and/or the other members of the Night’s Watch
Much Ado About Nothing character map
Students should map out the relationships between Shakespeare's characters in the play. Include relationships, but also include brief descriptions of each character and their character traits. The more you write, the more it will help you with a future assignment...
Students should map out the relationships between Shakespeare's characters in the play. Include relationships, but also include brief descriptions of each character and their character traits. The more you write, the more it will help you with a future assignment...
Term 2 assignments
Newspaper article assignment:
Background info:
The journalism process:
Background info:
- Newspaper writing is different from essay writing
- Your job is to inform the public
- You MUST use verifiable facts; errors can get you sued
- Stay out of the story – your opinion doesn’t matter
- Include quotes from your sources
- Use short paragraphs
- “Use this format,” she said.
- Refer to sources by their full name the first time and only their last name the rest of the time
The journalism process:
- Interview a source (done in class - invent quotes if you missed Dec. Friday)
- Capture quotes from that interview
- Write a journalism story about the Salem witch trials
- Include quotes from your source
- Include made-up quotes from two other sources (characters) from “The Crucible”
- Keep it short — most journalism stories are between 500 and 800 words
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Parallelism practice/Quickwrites
Part I: Grab a piece of paper and answer the following questions:
Part II: Write ONE sentence for each picture that follows:
Part I: Grab a piece of paper and answer the following questions:
- Write 1 complete sentence telling me 3 things you did over the fall break
- Write 1 complete sentence telling me 3 things you like to do when you’re not in school (holiday break or not)
- Write 1 complete sentence telling me 3 things you wish you had done over the fall break
- Write 1 complete sentence telling me 3 things that you like about being back in school
- Write 1 complete sentence telling me 3 things you plan to do before the end of the school year, in school or life
Part II: Write ONE sentence for each picture that follows:
- Describe three of Charlie Brown’s actions and/or what is happening to Charlie Brown in one sentence:
- Describe three of Snoopy’s actions and/or what is happening to Snoopy in one sentence:
- Describe three of Charlie Brown’s actions and/or what is happening to Charlie Brown in one sentence :
Parallelism worksheet
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Transitions 8-minute essay
Complete an 8-minute transitions essay using the following process:
*Transitions work best when you start a paragraph by writing one sentence that mentions what you just talked about in the last paragraph AS that sentence begins discussing the subject of your new paragraph
Complete an 8-minute transitions essay using the following process:
- Spend 2 minutes writing about your favorite class at Mountain View High School
- Skip a few lines
- Spend 2 minutes writing about your least favorite class at Mountain View High School
- Skip a few lines
- Spend 2 minutes writing about a class you’d like to see at Mountain View High School
- Spend 1 minute writing a transition sentence that helps the reader move from the first paragraph to the second
- Spend 1 minute writing a transition sentence that helps the reader move from the second paragraph to the third
*Transitions work best when you start a paragraph by writing one sentence that mentions what you just talked about in the last paragraph AS that sentence begins discussing the subject of your new paragraph
Embedded quotes intro
Embedded quote options:
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There are 3 great ways to embed quotes in an essay — just dropping a quote in there is not one of them
- Tag the quote by putting your own words after the quote
- Introduce the quote by putting your own words in front of the quote
- Put your words before & after the quote
- Make a sentence using JUST the quote, a citation, and punctuation
- Complete a full and clear sentence using the quote (pink) and the writer’s own words (yellow) AFTER the sentence. Punctuate correctly, and fold the quote to show only what you need
- Complete a full and clear sentence using the quote (pink) and the writer’s own words (yellow) BEFORE the sentence. Punctuate correctly, and fold the quote to show only what you need
- Complete a full and clear sentence using the quote (pink) and the introductory information (green). Punctuate correctly and adjust the quote as needed
- Complete a sentence that includes the author’s own words (yellow) on BOTH sides of the quote — front and back
- Complete a sentence that includes an introductory phrase (green), the quote, and the author’s own words on both sides of the quote. Punctuate correctly and adjust the quote as needed!
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Embedded quotes quiz
The Lion King question has 0 correct answers and 2 half-correct answers — try and identify them both and explain why there is no 1 right answer:
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MLA intro assignment
1. Build a Works Cited page (according to MLA)
2. Cite a book
3. Cite a newspaper article
4. Cite a CD
5. Cite a movie
6. Cite a book with an editor rather than an author
7. Cite them all perfectly
8. Cite more of them than anyone else
Essay outline assessment
Come get it from me — it will take 10-15 minutes to complete
Young Goodman Brown intro
1. Build a Works Cited page (according to MLA)
2. Cite a book
3. Cite a newspaper article
4. Cite a CD
5. Cite a movie
6. Cite a book with an editor rather than an author
7. Cite them all perfectly
8. Cite more of them than anyone else
Essay outline assessment
Come get it from me — it will take 10-15 minutes to complete
Young Goodman Brown intro
- YGB is a hard story to understand, so depict it visually
- As you listen, draw what you hear
- Draw the characters
- Draw the setting
- Draw the events of the story
- Turn in your drawing when the story is over
- Yes, I’m serious
Term 1 assignments
"Of Mice and Men" intro assignment
Skim over (seriously, skim) each of the 5 documents and fill out the worksheet using the most important information from each document
U.S. prisons in the 1920s and 1930s
Biography: Author John Steinbeck
U.S. prisons in the 1920s and 1930s
Biography: Author John Steinbeck
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