Read through Chapter 14 of Bless Me, Ultima and have all required supplies.
Due Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Read through Chapter 16 of Bless Me, Ultima and have all required supplies.
Due Thursday, December 9, 2010
Read through Chapter 17 of Bless Me, Ultima and have all required supplies.
Due Friday, December 10, 2010
Read through Chapter 18 of Bless Me, Ultima and have all required supplies.
Due Monday, December 13, 2010
Read through Chapter 20 of Bless Me, Ultima;study these eleven Bless Me, Ultima vocab words and the first 34 of these literary terms. Also make sure to have all required supplies.
Due Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Read through Chapter 21 of Bless Me, Ultima. Continue to study the vocab words -- the 11 BMU words and the first 34 literary terms.
Due Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Finish Bless Me, Ultima and be prepared for a discussion, essay and/or comprehensive multiple-choice exam.
Due Thursday, December 16, 2010
Review Bless Me, Ultima and think about the novel's central theme, which is the novel boiled down to one sentence (it is basically the author's central message) and three literary elements or devices used to convey that theme. You will be asked to put all that information into an essay tomorrow during class.
Due Friday, December 17, 2010
Review Bless Me, Ultima for tomorrow's multiple-choice and short-answer exam.
December 18, 2010 - January 4, 2011
Visit Teacher-Approved Sites for Student-Surfing to keep your skills current.
Be magnanimous.
Due Thursday. January 6, 2011
Bring in song lyrics to analyze.
Bring your revised essay, typed in MLA format (for DOUBLE points). The most successful essays will be chosen for the "U of M" Wall, which will be an homage to the University of Minnesota and other marvelous things that start with the letter "m," such as music, movies, maps
(including metaphoric mind maps), MLA, and more.
Here's how the double points work: if you bring your essay typed in MLA format on Monday (without printing it at school Monday morning) you earn DOUBLE the homework points.
If you need to print it at school because you are not able to print at home or at a relative's home or at a friend's house or at the library or in any another locale, then print it at school on Monday and turn it in on Tuesday for full credit -- just not double credit.
Please do not e-mail me your paper. I do not have the capacity to print it, and I want you to become familiar with all the ways that you can print. I want to make sure that you develop the skills necessary to be successful and competitive in high school, college and beyond.
Late and/or hand-written essays will not be accepted. These essays were written in class, and the only missing component was typing and formatting for which you have Friday - Monday.
Due Thursday, January 13, 2011
OPTIONAL: Create an actual Myspace or facebook page for your god or goddess.
Read more about Greek gods and goddesses at greekmythology.com.
Due Friday, January 14, 2011
Complete your mock Myspace page AND the original 600+-word legend about how your god came to be known and acquire his or her name.
Remember, your legend should include a set-up that is rife with sensory details, followed by the rising action, a dramatic climax and a satisfying resolution (denouement).
It does not have to be typed.
Period 5-6: Complete your mock Myspace page.
Due Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Write an original 600+-word legend (short story) about how your god or goddess came to be known and acquire his or her name.
Remember to include a set-up (description of the setting and main characters) that is rife with sensory details, followed by the rising action, (the first thing that happens) a dramatic climax (the biggest thing that happens) and a satisfying resolution.
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