9th Grade English (Survey of Literature and Composition) Per. Per. 5 (South Pasadena High School) //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/690157/assignments/ Class Name: 9th Grade English (Survey of Literature and Composition) Per. Per. 5 Instructor(s): Denise Gill en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 06/07/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4345428 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/690157/assignments/
  1. 1. What was your favorite read this year and why was it your favorite? (You could include independent reading.)
  2. 2. Look over your writing from the year. What is one thing that you learned this year in regards to writing? What do you still need to improve in regards to your writing?

]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2016 09:20:40 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 06/01/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4343663 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/690157/assignments/ 1. List at least 3 specific details from the first page of "They're Loyal Fans and They Bake." For each one, explain what the detail adds to the story, including how it makes the story more real. 
2. What kind of universal truths does she include in her story? In other words, how do her experiences connect to others' experiences, even if the details of other people's lives are different? (For example, LOTS of people have insecurities about their bodies even if the way that they deal with it is different.)
3. What details have you included in YOUR essay? Where could you add more? (What were your wearing? What time of year was it? What song might've on your phone? Which friends were with you?) 
4. Read your essay, adding more SPECIFIC detail where it makes sense. Don't really take things out yet, and aim to have 3-4 pages (some of which you will take out during the final) by the time you are done.

]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:41:15 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 06/01/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4340443 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/690157/assignments/ Rough draft due today
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In class questions for example essays:

How does the writer begin the story?

How does writer end the story?

Explain the central conflict.


]]> Fri, 27 May 2016 13:08:28 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/27/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4340534 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/690157/assignments/ Speak test today!
 
Have your notebook ready to turn in, as well!

]]> Thu, 26 May 2016 10:40:54 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/25/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4338264 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/690157/assignments/ Read to page 170. Then write in your notebook:
  • Freeman, again! He tells Melinda that "nothing is perfect. Flaws are interesting" (153). He is literally talking about a drawing of tree, but what do you think he really means?
  • David is a true friend to Melinda, but he tells her something she may not want to hear. He says that people have to speak up for their rights, referring to the suffragettes (159). What should his words mean to her? How is he a good friend?

]]> Mon, 23 May 2016 12:26:33 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/23/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4338258 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/690157/assignments/
  • Read to page 154:
  • Soul: Mr. Freeman tells his class, "You must walk alone to find your soul" (118). What does this mean? Is it true? What is a soul?
    • Mistakes: Mr. Freeman also says that "art is about making mistakes and learning from them" (122). Isn't that what life is also like? How could you use this in your own life?
    • Now that you have heard Melinda's version of the story, what do you think she should do? What do you think it means that she has finally acknowledged—at least to herself—what happened that night?

    ]]>     Tue, 24 May 2016 10:04:23 PDT     <![CDATA[Due: 05/19/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4334225 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/690157/assignments/ Read through page 119. 
    Two more QWs:
    • (107) What should people value in a friend? What does Heather value? What do you value in a friend?
    • Melinda wishes her science teacher would teach them about love and betrayal instead of about the birds and the bees (109). Where do we learn about things like that? Can we learn about love from a book? Explain.

    ]]>     Wed, 18 May 2016 11:32:10 PDT     <![CDATA[Due: 05/17/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4329612 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/690157/assignments/ Read to page 84: "Word Work"
    In your notebook
    • Reflect on the situation with the immigrant discussion. Why is David a hero? What do you think of him?
    • Secrets: Why do you think Melinda won't tell her parents what happened to her? Have you ever had a personal secret that you were afraid to tell? What makes it so difficult to tell the truth sometimes?

    ]]>     Fri, 13 May 2016 14:07:20 PDT     <![CDATA[Due: 05/13/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4326867 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/690157/assignments/ Finish your notes from the Mayo Clinic link about Depression in teens. 
    http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/teen-depression/symptoms-causes/dxc-20164556
    Write a QW about the signs of depression you see in Melinda.
     

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