HW Friday, May 18th

You received your final project for our unit.  You are to work on your quotes and truth statement (thesis).  Bring supplies and your CDs and thesis on Monday. 
Monday will be a work day. 
Have a good weekend. 
Below is the assignment:

Humanities 11

The Truth Project 2012

1300  Project points

As a final assessment for this unit, you will complete a creative project that answers the question:

What is the truth about war?

You should use both The Things They Carried and one other source to show ONE specific truth about an aspect of the war experience. 

Your second source can include:

¨       Poetry by veterans

¨       Quotes from Eddie Falcon’s presentation

¨       Historical facts you learned in class (Gulf of Tonkin, Agent Orange, Zinn Article)

¨       Trần Thị Hoan’s letter

Your final product can be anything, but it must include the following:

¨       A strong truth statement (this is like the thesis for your project)

¨       3 quotes from The Things They Carried

¨       2-3 quotes or facts from a second source

¨       Analysis that shows how all quotes and/or facts support your truth statement

¨       A correctly formatted works cited page

¨       Some form of original artwork.  You are able to blend original work with other work you find in magazines and  newspapers.   

¨       An explanation of how your artwork connects to your truth statement and why you chose that format. In your explanation, discuss why you used particular symbol, image or script?   How does your medium support your truth statement?  What do you want people to think and feel when they see your project? What do you want the audience to go away with?

Your project may be in any format you want, but it must be approved by your teacher first! Some possibilities include:

¨       A video

¨       A poster

¨       A power point (which you will present)

¨       An advertisement

¨       A short graphic novel / comic book

¨       A collage

¨       A sculpture (must include text)

Assignment	Due Date	Points
5-6 Quotes and/or  Facts	Monday, May 21st( beginning of class)	100 points
Truth Statement (thesis)	Monday, May 21st (beginning of class)	50 points
Analysis of Quotes	Tuesday, May 22nd (beginning of class)	250 points
Final Product	Wednesday, May 23rd	600 points

 Grading checklist

________ 50 points strong truth statement

________ 75 Points  3 Relevant quotes from The things They Carried

________ 75 points  3 relevant quotes or facts from another source

________ 200 points  All quotes / facts include strong analysis

________ 25 Points  Correct text notes

________ 25 points  Correct works cited page

________ 100 points  Original art work

________ 200 points  clear explanation of how your artwork connects to your truth      statement and why you chose that format

________ 100 points  neat, colorful with attention to detail

________ 50 points  correct spelling and grammar

HW for Monday, May 14th

Finish the novel by reading " The lives of the Dead"
Complete your Truth Statements and character chart.

HW for Friday, May 11th

Work on your "Mentor Letters"- you need to write 3 letters- each to a different teacher.  Follow the instructions given to you. 

Read" In the Field" and " Good Form"- truth statements and add to character chart

May 10- Homework

Finish truth statements with quotes for "The Man I Killed"  "Ambush" and "Style"

Also, read "Speaking of Courage"  and "Notes"  create truth statements for both.

Think of and write down two questions for our guest speaker, Iraq Veteran Eddie Falcon. 

HW Wednesday, May 9th

Continue writing your mentor letters and collecting signatures for your cover sheets. 
Cover sheet/grade plan check off is due Friday, May 18th.

Read "Stockings" and "Church"- add to character chart and Truth Statements. 

HW Tuesday, May 8th

Work on your letter for potential senior mentor
Finish reading "True War Story" - start reading "The Dentist" and "Sweetheart of the Soong Tra Bong"
Truth statements for each reading and add to character chart- lots to add. 

HW Monday, May 7th

Read "Enemies" and "Friends".  Complete Truth Statements for each chapter and add to character chart
Finish the handout about the "Gulf of Tonkin" incident and answer the last questions.

Homework for Thursday and Friday

Thursday-
Finish reading chapter "The Things They Carried"
Read chapter "Love" and "Spin"
Write truth statements about each chapter and choose a quote to back up your statement

Friday-
Finish chapter "On The Rainy River"
Write a truth statement about the chaper and choose a quote to back up your statement

*** Add to character chart*****

Wednesday, May 2nd HW

Stop by the library and check out the novel, The Things They Carried.   We are going to begin reading tomorrow in class.
Don't forget to start working on your coversheets for all of your classes. 

Below is what you need to do:

Portfolio

Assignment Notes Cover

Student Name:

Title of Assignment:

Course:

Date of Assignment:

Outcomes:  (Check off the ones that apply)

	1.1 Communicator: Writing		3.1 Creative Thinker
	1.2 Communicator: Reading		3.2 Critical & Reflective Thinker
	1.3 Communicator: Oral Language		4 Cooperative Worker
	2 Problem Solver & Self Directed Learner		5 Respectful and Responsible Citizen

Teacher Signature                                                                            

Describe the assignment:

What did you learn from the assignment that was meaningful to you?

HW Tuesday, April 24th

Tomorrow in class we are going to peer evaluate junior exhibition presentations.  Bring your presentation note cards to class.  We will place you in groups- each group member will "grade" you on your intro, background info, proposal, organization and diction and eye contact. 

How To- Presentation and Notecards

Outline-

- Introduction (powerful! Engaging!)
- State issue
- Background
- Proposal (rationale, how to implement / specifics of actual proposal, evidence, how would help solve the problem)
BUT – for proposal, it’s ok if some of this info is intermixed (rationale can include evidence etx)


Notecards-

4. How to make note cards:
- DO NOT write a lot!
- Notecards should be like an outline (in outline form). For example, start with the topic--First I am going to explain what a dropout rate is. Then if there is a particular fact that is super important and that they tend to forget they should write that on the card in a different color. Then they should have a transition point- now that you understand dropout rates, I am going to give statistics about CA dropout rates. Obviously the transition sentences would be bulleted.
- The idea is to write less on the cards and use them as prompters.
- For example, I showed them how my agenda on the board are like my notecards-each subject tells me what I need to say and in what order-the only other place I have facts is on a piece of paper. The rest I KNOW!!!!
- EXAMPLE:
- Dropout rate definition
- For example, the dropout rate in CA is 18.2%
- Transition: this is the overall dropout rate for all of CA. Now break down by ethnicity.
-
- For the first bullet, you give the definition (you should just know it by now!)
- Second bullet is a specific fact (#) that is tricky to remember
- Third bullet is a transition, not written in complete sentence form
Proposal example:
- To decrease dropout rate, schools should offer more vocational ed classes
- UC Berkeley Survey – 68% of dropouts said they would have stayed if more voc ed classes
- Transition:
- Cooking, auto shop, graphic design
- Retired teachers will teach
- Identify at risk students, have them sign up
- First bullet is proposal
- Second is rationale / research
- Third is transition
- Fourth + is actual steps
5. Make note cards, prep for presentations

HW Monday, April 9th

Start to work on your final draft. Review the "Tips for a Strong Draft" we created to guide you as you write your final draft. Final draft is due on Friday, April 13th. This is a 8 am deadline. Make the recommended changes.
Lab time this week will be given to you- but you will need to work on the draft outside classtime.

April 9th- Interview Due

Your interview is due by Monday, April 9th (first day back from Spring Break)
You need to turn in the following:
(1) Blue sheet confirmation filled out
(2) Transcription of the interview
(3) Thank you card- already addressed with a stamp

Have a great interim and spring break.

Hard Deadline March 23rd!!!!!

Proposal is due by 8 am. Read the hanout for instructions on how to write your proposal.

Confirmation of interview is also du by tomorrow. Forward your email to your Humanities teacher for interview.

HW Tuesday, March 20th

Work on "Planning your Proposal" handout. Be sure to add lots of details. The handout is your "brainstorm/outline" for your proposal. We will give you feedback in class.

Be ready to take the EAP tomorrow.
Review the handout Ms. Perry went over today in class.

Reread the hanout on the "How to write a proposal". Read, annotate and label the proposal given to you.
Start to confirm your possible interviews.

Homework for Monday, March 19th

Written review of 4 senior exhibitions

Take notes and answer the following questions for each exhibition-

-What is the essential question?
-What was the speakers arguement and answer?
-What evidence was provided to back up your speakers argument/answer?
-Were you persuaded? Why or why not? Be specific!
-Did the visuals help you better understand the topic? Why/Why not?

Each review should be 7-9 sentences long. The review should be typed or writeen in pen. Proofread your work!

HW Wednesday, March 14th

• Continue working on your background research and your Annotated Work Cited Page- due Friday, March 16th by 8am.

• You should also be scheduling your interviews- use the email contact template to help you. You need to have an interviewee confirmed by Friday, March 23rd.


• Lab day tomorrow

March 12th Homework

1. Continue gathering additional research for your guiding questions- read the feedback we gave you

2. Begin writing your research, you must have-

-topic and transition sentences.
-concrete details
- analysis (CM)
-text notes and AWCP

Remember, your background paper must be 3 pages.
It must be double spaced and in Times New Roman font.
There is a HARD DEADLINE of 8am on Friday morning.

HW for Thursday, March 8th

Continue to look for possible interviews AND continue your research
3 pages of research due with a WCP- due end of class tomorrow.

HW Wednesday, March 7th

Now that you heard the Dos and Don'ts about interviews- you will be successful when you do your own personal interivew. Start to brainstorm who you want to interview for your topic.
Continue working on your research.
Friday, March 9th- due date for research- 3 pages AND a WCP!!!

HW Tuesday, March 6th

Now that you have your guiding questions, start your research.
Research is due Friday, March 9th.
Three pages of research- do not write in complete sentences. Remember you need to textnote each fact.

Homework for March 5th

Finish reading and annotating "What Americans Keep Ignoring About Finland's School Success"

Answer the questions-

1. What is the issue the author is writing about?

2. What are the author's main arguments?

3. What examples and evidence does the author site to strengthen his arguments?


Remember to bring your guiding questions to class tomorrow, we will have time to work on them in the lab.

HW for Friday, March 2nd

Today at Skyline, we learned how to use a great database. But remember, before you can research, you need research questions to help guide you. Be sure to work on your questions this weekend. Organize them by "themes"- history, politcal, economical and social. Questions are due at the end of class on Tuesday, March 6th.
Have a great weekend.

Thursday, March 1st

By using your notes we took in class, start our guiding questions to help you research. Tomorrow at Skyline, you will be taught how to use research databases. Your questions will guide you with your research. Organize your questions by theme: History, Economical , Social and Political. You should have at LEAST 6 questions for each category.
Don't forget to bring a lunch and a library card.

HW Monday, February 27th

Start to research possible topics for your junior exhibtion. By the end of tomorrow's class, you will need to turn in piece of paper that includes the following for each topic:
(1) Name of topic
(2) Why you are interested
(3) The title, source and a brief description of at least one article you found on the topic- review the handout from class.

See you tomorrow in class- spending the whole class in the computer lab.

HW Wednesday, February 8th

Work on your second body paragraph for your KTAMB essay. As always, double space, 12 point font, New Times Roman.
Explain how your evidence connects to your argument- think "below the surface" with your analysis.

HW Tuesday, February 7th

As a class, we worked to better our thesis and outline. Now take the feedback you received from either our teachers and your classmates. You are to come in tomorrow with a body paragraph and your revised thesis.
Your BP needs to be double spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman.

Take care

HW Monday, February 6th

Come to class with your essay outline. Should look something like this:

Thesis:

BP #1
Topic Sentence:
CDs:
CMs:

BP#2
Topic Sentence:
CDs:
CMs:

BP #3 (optional- depending on your arguments)
Topic Sentence:
CDs:
CMs:

Could be typed or handwritten

Extra Credit for Pasta Dinner- Saturday, 2/4

As an opportunity to help with your grade, we are generously offering you an extra credit assignment. You are to attend the pasta dinner and write a food review. Please address the following in your review:
- What was your favorite pasta and why?
- What was your least favorite pasta and why?
- How would you rate the service? Explain your reasoning.
- How would you rate the ambiance? Explain your reasoning.
- Which dessert did you enjoy the most? Why?
- Which dessert did you enjoy the least? Why?

Your review is due Monday, February 6th at the start of class. Staple your ticket stub to your review. Review must be typed, double spaced 12 point font. No late work will be accepted.

See you on Saturday.

HW Thursday, February 2nd

Read Chapters 28 and 29. Post- its.

HW Wednesday, February 1st

Read Chapters 26 and 27.

HW for Tuesday, January 31st

Read chapters 24and 25. Be sure to post it as you read.

HW Monday, January 30th

Read Chapter 23- be sure to post- it themes we are following.

HW Friday, January 27th

Found Poem on Atticus' closing argument- you are to highlight words and passages which reflect the theme and mood of his speech (handout was given to you in class). You are to create an original poem using 50 words from the speech AND 10 words of your own. Be sure to reflect the tone and mood of the speech- Atticus is defending not only Tom Robinson but also fighting against the disease in Maycomb and society.

Read Chapters 21 and 22

Homework for Thursday the 26th

Read Chapter 19.
Fill out every section on your Eyewitness handout. Make sure that you give your reaction to each person's testimony.
Sotomayor class- Your letter to Ms. Perry is due Tuesday the 31st.

HW Wednesday, January 25th

Read chapters 16 and 17. Don't forget to post-it as you read.

Sotomayor's class- finish the "Trapped Activity" and come prepared for a discussion.

For all classes- come prepared with any questions you have to help you understand this beautiful novel.

HW for Tuesday, January 24th

Read Chapters 13-15 in TKAMB.
Sotomayor's class- I made a mistake- please add Chapter 15 to your HW tonight. Sorry.

HW Monday, January 23rd

Read Chapters 11 and 12 in TKAMB. Be ready for our 1st fishbowl discussion.

HW Friday, January 20th

Yeah!!! We finally received our books. Be sure to read up to Chapter 10 this weekend. Post it examples of the tracked themes in your new book.
Have a great weekend and GO Niners!!!!

Homework- Thursday January 19,2012

Read chapters 7 and 8 in To Kill a Mockingbird. Remember to use your post-its to mark themes within the story that relate to courage/justice, innocence or the loss of innocence and/or when a character has learned something new. Use your notes in class to help you.

Pasta Dinner

The next school fundraiser is Saturday, February 4th. The OPTSA with a few teachers will be hosting an all you can eat spaghetti dinner. There will be bingo and a small silent auction. Juniors who purchase a ticket and attend the dinner will be given a raffle ticket. The raffle is one ticket to prom. This is a great way for students to support the school, eat a great meal and maybe win a prom ticket. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Students and guardians can purchase tickets at the front office or from me.

I hope to see many of you on February 4th.

Thursday,January 12th HW

Read and annotate the bio on Harper Lee. We begin reading the novel tomorrow!!!

Jim Crow Reading

Sotomayor class only
Be sure to finish reading the Jim Crow Packet for our discussion tomorrow after the movie.

HW Friday, January 6th

Start to read the packet about Jim Crow. As you read, annotate. We will discuss the article on Monday, January 9th.
Have a great weekend.