Mr. Smith's English Class

Hi Folks –

Below is the list of who is doing each literary period/topic project followed by the project requirements:

1. Renaissance Literature: Anthony W.
2. The Enlightenment: J.C.
   
3. Romanticism: Stephany H. / Tiesha P.
   
4. Transcendentalism: Sarah K. / Amanda P
   
5. Victorian Literature: Breanna B. / Leslian S.
   
6. Realism: Nicole A. / Felicia
   
7. Naturalism: Elissa H.
   
8. Moderism: Fallyn M. / Carlton O.
   
9. Bloomsbury Group: Annie M.
   
10. Existentialism: Kerri V.
    
11. Beat Generation: John M.
12. Slave Narrative: William M. / Lala
13. Calvinism: Chris M.
14. Sentimentalism: Tristan D.
    
15. American Colonialism: Anthony F.
16. Arminianism: Romare J.
17. Native American Literature: Isaiah H. / Lizmarry B.
18. Puritanism: Stacy H.

Each poster project / PowerPoint must include:

• Literary topic/period at top center of poster board / PowerPoint
• Definition of topic/period with info about date ranges, and defining characteristics (think – how does someone know they reading something from the period)
• Famous authors and titles (novels/poems/plays/etc.) associated with the period
• Important historical events influencing writing during the period, as well as resulting from writing during the period
• Use of color and many pictures is a requirement
• Presentation of your project is required
• Project must be accompanied by a two page paper explaining the defining characteristics of the literary period

Holocaust Class –

Below is a listing of the topics you have signed up for to perform research projects/presentation on.  The topics are hyperlinked to the associated Holocaust Museum page to get you started.  The link to the complete website for the project can be found under the “Helpful Links” tab as well as RIGHT HERE.

Your research will extend well-beyond the links provided, and will be up to you to pursue.  As part of your initial research, please complete the Research Paper Draft Organizer . This tool will be part of your overall grade, so don’t lose it.

Your research will culminate in a 3-4 page report (Due November 6th)on your topic, a 40 minute long “class”(you will teach the class for the period), as well as an assignment or task that demonstrates that the class has learned something from your instruction.

–Mr. Smith

RESEARCH TOPICS:

1. Early Stages of Persecution – TBD
2. The First Conenctration Camps – Christian
3. Murder of the Disabled (“Euthanasia Program”) – Endy
4. Ghettos –  Nathan L.
5. Mobile Killing Squads (“Einsatzqruppen”) –  Max
6. Expansion of the Concentration Camp System –  Reidy
7. Death Camps –  Anthony
8. Additional Victims –  Marlony
9. Jewish Resistance – Jasmine
10. Non-Jewish Resistance –  Edwin
11. Rescue –  TJ Abbot
12. United States/World Response – Noel
13. Death Marches – Angel
14. Liberation – Adrianna
15. Post War Trials –  Isaac
16. Displaced Persons/Emigration –  Jennitza
17. Nazi Propaganda – Ruth

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Hi Folks –

Your midterm exam question has been posted under the “Bridge Projects” tab as the first of the second semester portfolios.  Please read  all directions and prompt guidelines fully before proceeding with the exam question.

Please be sure to answer the prompt and print out your response before exam day, and be ready to present it on the day of your scheduled exam.  Yes!  Presenting your work is required and counts toward a significant part of the overall grade.

– Mr. Smith

Portfolio projects for the first semester are due for review on January 10th.

Please make sure all prompts to date have been completed, MLA formatted, and well-organized prior to this time.

Portfolio is a significant part of your grade, so please see the scoring guide provided under the list of prompts to ensure that you a well-prepared to defend your work during the portfolio review session.

ENG 3/4 –  All 3TC presentations must be ready at the start of class on Tuesday 12/10.  

ENG 1/2 – Independent reading books should be completed no later than this Friday 12/13.

C.W. – Short story ideas must be submitted and presented by Tuesday 12/10.

ALL Courses – Portfolio checks may occur at any time.  Be ready!

Final Projects Due: December 10th*

Students in English 3-4 classes are being asked to research, propose, develop, and present final projects related to The Things They Carried (3TC).   Final projects should focus on the theme of ‘Identity’ discussed throughout the book, and relate directly to the text, its characters, the plot line, etc.  Final projects should represent the amount of time and effort equivalent to taking a major final exam or writing a 5-6 page term paper on the themes of the text.

Research – Search the web for examples of final projects that might inspire your own creative project.

Propose – Draft a brief proposal of you project to be presented to your classmates for approval.

Develop – Develop your own project idea that demonstrates your ability to draw connections between the text and its themes.

Present – Your final creative project must be presented to the class to receive credit.

*You will be provided three days to work on your projects in class prior to the due date, so make sure you are in class every day.  You will need to put in significant time outside of class!

Attention Bridge Academy Students!

The following deadlines have been set for Portfolio & Independent Reading Projects (IRP).

• Novemeber 22 – Review IRP Requirements and Sample Prompts Under ‘Projects’ Tab
• November 26 – Select a Work of Fiction to Read Independently
• January 3rd – Books Must Be Completed By This Date
• January 17th – Portfolio Projects (Including All Independent Reading Components) Are Due By This Date

Remember – You will be provided more than enough time during class meeting times to complete these assignments.  Any work not completed during class time (for any reason) is your responsibility to complete on your own time.

Don’t Forget!!!  Portfolio check will occur on Monday morning 10/21.

Your portfolio must be in the file cabinet in the back of the room to receive credit for your completed work.  The following requirements will be considered when assessing your portfolio for completion:

• All six prompts to date are completed, printed, and organized in your portfolio binder sequentially starting at #1
• Minimum page lengths are met for each prompt
• MLA formatting is evident, and both formatting and citations meet standards found within links to MLA guides under “helpful links tab”

PORTFOLIO PROMPTS WILL BE ASSESSED FOR COMPLETION AGAINST THE REQUIREMENTS ABOVE!  EACH INDIVIDUAL PROMPT WILL BE GRADED ON AN A/F  BASIS.

Hi folks –

Following is a link to the Summer Reading requirements:  Summer Reading

Summer Reading is a requirement, and you are responsible for completing the reading assignment by the first day of school!  Projects associated with your book, however, will be completed during the first few days of school.

All Bridge Academy students are required to read one of the books listed in either the Junior or Senior level reading lists regardless of your grade level or the course you are enrolled in.  To clarify, the Freshman and Sophomore lists are off limits!

*Note: If you are enrolled in a mainstream English course in addition to you Bridge course, please disregard the above requirements, and follow the instructions/requirements of your mainstream teacher/course.  This means that you do not have to read two books unless you are taking honors or AP courses.  Your grade for the mainstream class will be used for your Bridge class summer reading grade.

Have an exceptional summer!

– Mr. Smith