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2007-2008 |
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Zack (7) & Brad (3) |
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Availability
Need help? See me:
Every day 7:15-7:45 Every day~ 2:30-3:30 During planning (please see my schedule~outside of my door)
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Summer Assignments:
Senior Meeting: May 29th 2:30
Junior Meeting: May 30th 2:30
These meetings are mandatory!
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Juniors:
(this text is available in pdf format)
Your summer assignment:
1. Please read the enclosed the materials which detail (briefly) the foundation, history, and principles of both Hinduism and Buddhism. In order to grasp the concepts and reality of the novel, it is essential that you have a basic knowledge of Hinduism and Buddhism. 2. As you read the materials please highlight as you see fit, paying special attention to guiding principles, practices, and philosophies. 3. Write a reflection paper on your journey of self discovery thus far. What have you learned? How have you changed? Why have you changed, what has been the catalyst, the cause? 4. Before reading the novel, please preview the Siddhartha vocabulary list and Siddhartha glossary. 5. Read the novel. As you read the novel, please answer the questions for each chapter (typed please). 6. As you read the novel, please write a response to each chapter (typed please). A response details one of the following: a. insight into a character b. your reaction to a particular quote- what does it make you think of? Why? c. a connection to your life- how are you and the author similar? d. your reaction to a character or their actions e. what do you see? What literary devices present itself in this chapter? How is the plot developed?*** A response is NOT a summary of the chapter.***
Juniors, I am thrilled to be teaching this class next year and about the literature that we will explore together. I look forward to our year together. In order to be successful in this (or any) class diligence, responsibility, effort, and positive attitude are a must. Please come to the first day of class with this summer assignment completed. Failure to complete the summer assignment may result in student removal from the class.
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College English: I. Read the College English Writing Packet II. Paradise of the Blind Your Summer Assignment 1. Please read Duong Thu Huong’s (the author’s) biographical information. 2. Please read and HIGHLIGHT the historical and cultural information regarding Communist Vietnam. 3. BEFORE you read the novel, write a first person narrative account of a South Vietnamese land owner’s experiences directly following the Vietnam War. Questions to consider: How did you lose your land? What happened to your land? Where were you sent? Your family? What was the social/political/economic climate at the time? 4. Read the novel. After each chapter, please write a quote response. A quote response includes a quote (that you found beautiful/disturbing/interesting) and your commentary. What does the quote mean in the context of the novel thus far? What literary elements/devices are found within? PLEASE DO NOT SUMMARIZE THE QUOTE OR THE PLOT. Seniors, I am excited about the addition of this piece to next year’s curriculum. Please have this summer assignment completed and ready to turn in on the first day of class. Failure to complete any or all of the summer assignment may result in student removal from the class. We will begin the discussion of this novel on September. 14th.
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Contact Information:
I will check this e-mail frequently over the summer ! |
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A Glance at the 2007-2008 School Year
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College English
Short Stories Paradise of the Blind The Story of Zahra Medea Antigone Macbeth Independent Novel Research Paper The Zoo Story The American Dream True West Buried Child Tartuffe The English Patient Anthem |
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English 12 College Search Career Search Research Unit (including a research paper) Independent Novel Oral Presentations Drama (play) study Film Unit
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English 11 Honors
Siddhartha The Catcher in the Rye The Crucible The Metamorphosis
The Poetry of:
Anne Secton Sylvia Plath Pablo Neruda
The Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe
The Drama of William Shakespeare:
The Taming of the Shrew Hamlet |
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“For me, life is writing and I can do it anywhere. It doesn’t matter where I am. I listen. I write. I live.” ~Maynard James Keenan (tool) |
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Warning: This site contains general reminders, it is not a substitute for meeting with Mrs. Day regarding absences or work! |
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“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds.”
~ Bob Marley |
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Our journey this year, will involve the mediums of art and music……Here’s a list of my ipod faves: Tool System of a down Bob marley Ray charles Dead can dance This mortal coil Bauhaus The meters The kings of leon Soundgarden Foo fighters Susan tdeschi
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Have a wonderful, fun, safe summer ! See you in September! Please check this website in the beginning of the year for more details!
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