English 9 Per. 7 (Lawndale High School) //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ Class Name: English 9 Per. 7 Instructor(s): Jacquelyne Ramirez en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 06/02/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4698338 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ Your final essay submission is due via Turnitin.com before 11:00pm on Friday 6/2.  Your essay will be graded on a credit/no credit basis per the following expectations:
 
  • Flawless use of MLA style
  • Appropriate use of justification structure (did you follow the outline?)
  • Fewer than 10 errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar

]]> Thu, 25 May 2017 08:59:36 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/30/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4698335 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ Print your essay draft and bring it with you to class!
]]> Thu, 25 May 2017 08:57:00 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/26/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4698333 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ -A complete handwritten draft must be ready when you enter class on Friday.  Be sure to follow the outline provided in your essay packet.  You will be provided with Friday's shortened class period to type out your essay.
 
*NOTE:  Class will be held in D311 (computer lab). Head directly to that classroom on the ground floor of the D-building.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2017 08:56:18 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/23/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4694616 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ -Complete your Act V packet and prepare for your final test on The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.
 
PERIODS 4 AND 6:  TEST MONDAY 5/22
PERIODS 3 AND 7:  TEST TUESDAY 5/23

]]> Fri, 19 May 2017 09:29:36 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/18/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4692693 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ -Complete the vocabulary sheets in your packet for Act V for the words found on page 912 of your textbook.
-Complete a pre-reading of Act V and answer questions #1-20 in your reading guide.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2017 09:29:06 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/15/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4688680 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ Ensure that your Act IV packet is completed before your test!
 
-Periods 2 and 4:  TEST WEDNESDAY
-Period 3:  TEST TUESDAY
-Period 7:  TEST MONDAY (Due to Link Krew event)

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PROMPT #8: Risking Death

In Act IV, Juliet risks death in a plan devised by Friar Lawrence to reunite with Romeo. If you were in her position, would you risk death or finally be honest with everyone about your secret marriage? What are the potential benefits and dangers of both choices?


-Your response must be submitted via Turnitin.com in MLA format.

-Your response should use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

-Three or more errors will result in a failed grade


]]> Mon, 08 May 2017 08:58:30 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/11/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4686759 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ -Complete the vocabulary worksheets in your Act IV packet using the words from page 892 of your textbook.
 
-Complete a pre-reading of Act IV, and answer questions #1-18 in your reading guide.

]]> Wed, 10 May 2017 12:51:11 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/09/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4683520 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ -The entire packet for Act III must be completed in preparation for your test next class.
 
Periods 3 and 7:  TEST TUES. 5/9
Periods 4 and 6:  TEST WEDS. 5/10

]]> Mon, 08 May 2017 08:52:46 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/08/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4681914 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ -Complete your pre-reading of Act III, and answer questions #24-33 in your reading guide
 
- Complete the Critical Thinking questions for Act III in the space provided in your packet

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PROMPT #7: To Fight or Not to Fight

In Act III, Tybalt (Juliet’s cousin) confronts Romeo and demands that they fight. Romeo doesn’t want to fight Tybalt due to his love for Juliet, but he also does not want to risk revealing their marriage. What do you think Romeo should do? Should he fight Tybalt and risk violence and injury? Or should he reveal his secret marriage to Juliet? What are some of the potential dangers or benefits of either choice?


-Your response must be submitted via Turnitin.com in MLA format.

-Your response should use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

-Three or more errors will result in a failed grade


]]> Mon, 01 May 2017 09:13:26 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/04/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4676278 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ -Complete the vocabulary worksheets for Act III
-Complete a pre-reading of Act III, scenes i-iv
-Answer questions #1-23

]]> Mon, 01 May 2017 09:20:54 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/02/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4676262 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ -Complete all work in your Act II packet for Romeo and Juliet.
Be prepared for your test on Act II!
 
Periods 3 and 7:  TEST TUES. 5/2
Periods 4 and 6:  TEST WEDS. 5/3

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PROMPT #6: Secret Marriage

In Act II, Scene iii, Friar Lawrence agrees to help marry Romeo and Juliet in secret, with the hopes that it will end the feud. If you were in Friar Lawrence's position, would you have made the same decision to marry Romeo and Juliet, without the consent of their parents? Why or why not?


-Your response must be submitted via Turnitin.com in MLA format.

-Your response should use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

-Three or more errors will result in a failed grade


]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 10:02:11 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/25/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4669153 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ -Complete your pre-reading of Act II, scenes iv - vi and answer questions #13-24 in your reading guide.
]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:13:15 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/24/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4659643 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ - Complete the vocabulary worksheets for Romeo and Juliet, Act II
- Pre-read scenes i-iii, and answer questions #1-12 in your Act II packet.
 
*NOTE:  A copy of the textbook is attached below.

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2017 10:26:04 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/11/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4655919 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ Complete the Critical Thinking questions for Act I.  There is space provided in your packet for your answers
]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2017 09:25:27 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/06/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4654488 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ -Complete your pre-reading of Act I of Romeo and Juliet.  Answer questions #18-29 in your reading packet.
]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2017 20:21:54 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/04/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4650894 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ -Pre-read Act I , scenes i-iii of Romeo and Juliet in your textbook and answer questions #1-17 in your packet.
 
-Auditions in class next session (Act II, scene ii)
 
*A copy of the text is attached if needed

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2017 11:28:15 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/03/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4647677 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ Complete the vocabulary worksheets in your Act I packet for Romeo and Juliet.  The vocabulary words can be found on page 804 of your textbook.
]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:16:38 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 03/30/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4636679 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ View the slide and rubric below to complete your final project for the Poetry Unit.  Please email Mrs. Ramirez or see her personally for any additional questions or clarifications.
]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2017 10:51:58 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 03/28/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4639830 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ Complete pages 8-9 in your Resource Packet.
(Ensure that you also have pages 14-16 completed from our last assignment)

]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2017 09:47:29 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 03/24/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4626878 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ Prompt #5:  Poetry and Life
During our reading of the poetry in this unit, we have been presented with themes on life and what it means to grow up.  In poetry collection #3, Poe used “The Bells” to take us on a journey from childhood to death.  In poetry collection #5, William Stafford wrote on themes of adolescence in “Fifteen.”  Lastly, Shakespeare introduced his “Seven Ages of Man” in poetry collection #8.  Which of these poems do you believe were the best representation of life?  Select one and write a justification paragraph that uses examples from the poem you chose to support your claim.
 
*NOTE:  Your response must use the following frames and must be submitted in MLA style via Turnitin.com
 
  • THESIS STATEMENT: Although (counter claim), (your claim) because (reason 1).
  • TEXTUAL EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT REASON 1: For example, in the poem ____________________________________ (author, line #).
  • EXPLANATION OF EVIDENCE: This shows that ____________________________.
  • REASON 2: Additionally, ____________________.
  • TEXTUAL EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT REASON 2: For instance, _____________________________________  (author, line #).
  • EXPLANATION OF EVIDENCE: This means that ____________________________.
  • REASON 3: Lastly, ____________________.
  • TEXTUAL EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT REASON 3: This is illustrated when _____________________________________  (author, line #).
  • EXPLANATION OF EVIDENCE: This proves that ____________________________.
  • CONCLUDING STATEMENT: Therefore, (restate your claim).

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2017 10:43:25 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 03/23/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4636448 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ -Complete pages 14- 16 in the Resource Packet you were provided in class.
This assignment will require you to copy all notes required for our final unit.  You will also be required to complete a character list from the text.
*NOTE:  You will need access to a textbook to complete this assignment.
You will also be quizzed on the notes and the character list.
 
(If you were absent, be sure to pick up a packet as soon as possible)

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2017 09:01:00 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 03/21/2017]]> //www.lawndalehs.org/homeworkItem4633316 //www.lawndalehs.org/apps/classes/772596/assignments/ Ensure that all work for Poetry Collectioin #8 is completed in preparation for your test:
 
  1. Title Page
  2. Vocabulary
  3. Notes
  4. Articles are annotated
  5. Reading Guide
  6. IAN Activity
  7. Study Guide (attached to reading guide)
PERIODS 3 AND 7:  Test, Tuesday 3/21
PERIODS 4 AND 6:  Test, Wednesday 3/22

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