English 11- Homework and assignments list
Those that are starred* are supposed to have been handed in. Those that are not starred are supposed to be completed and have been for preparation for the evaluated assignments, or have been evaluated through presentations, discussions and/or observations. Please note that all assignments handed in that are a paragraph or more in length must be handed in with all writing steps included.
1. Take course outline home and get parent to fill out information form. Bring
form in to teacher.
2. Sample writing assignment: Write a story/ composition that is 1-2 pages in
length. It must reflect one or more of the themes we watched in the videos.
( ie. Success, inspiration, motivation, persistence, overcoming odds, determination, change, courage, perseverance etc.)*
| writing_assignment-_motivation_english_11.docx |
3. Read the story "On a Bridge". Do questions .
| on_a_bridge_by_todd_strasser.doc |
| on_a_bridge_questions_simplified.doc |
4. Watch movie Shawshank Redemption.
5. Complete literary terms handout for Shawshank Redemption.
| literary_terms_sheet_complete.doc |
| literary_terms_handout_for_movie_fill_in_the_blanks.doc |
6. Complete discussion circle handout for Shawshank Redemption.
| discussion_circle_handout_for_movie.docx |
7. Complete writing assignment for Shawshank Redemption.
| english_11-shawshank_redemption_writing_assignment.docx |
8. Discussion circle for Shawshank Redemption and On a Bridge questions.
9. Position statement for Gentlemen your verdict (before reading the story)
| gentlemen_your_verdict_position_statement_assignment.docx |
10. Read the story "Gentlemen, Your Verdict" in Tigers of the Snow on pg. 21.
11. Complete position statements for after the story for Gentlemen Your Verdict.
12. Complete questions for Gentlemen Your Verdict.
| gentlemen_your_verdict_questions_and_assignments_only_2013.docx |
13. Class discussion for Gentlemen Your Verdict questions.
14. Creative writing for Gentlemen Your Verdict. (see assignments above)
15. Moral Dilemma Class Group Discussions.
16. Moral Dilemma Questions.
17. Good copy of best Gentlemen your verdict question *
18. Good copy of best position statement for Gentlemen your verdict.
19. Good copy of best moral dilemma answer. *
20. General paragraph (examples and assignment below)
| paragraph_example-the_weapon.doc |
| the_weapon_by_fredric_brown.doc |
| general_paragraph_topic_choices_and_explanation.docx |
21. Gentlemen Your Verdict paragraph (see Gentlemen Your Verdict questions above #12)
22. Do position statements before "After the Sirens" in Tigers of the Snow
| after_the_sirens_position_statements.docx |
23. Read the story "After the Sirens" in Tigers of the Snow
24. Do questions for "After the Sirens" in Tigers of the Snow
| after_the_sirens_questions_and_writing_assignments_3.docx |
25. Do position statements for after reading "After the Sirens"
26. Do Persuasive paragraph assignment for "After the Sirens" (see question sheet from #24 for details)
27. Descriptive writing practice, examples and assignment.
| descriptive_writing_assignment_english_11.docx |
| descriptive_writing_example.docx |
| descriptive_writing_examples.docx |
| descriptive_writing_info-how_to.doc |
28. Narrative essay - 1st general practice
Create a thesis statement and write a narrative essay, following all the writing steps, up to rough copy, that is at least 2 pages long.
| narrative_essay_handout_for_english_11_or_12.doc |
| narrative_essay_examples-attitude_is_everything.docx |
| narrative_essay_introduction_examples_and_information.docx |
| narrative_essay_conclusions.docx |
29. thesis and brainstorming practice- narrative essays
| narrative_essays_thesis_statement_generation_and_brainstorm_practice.docx |
30. Narrative Essay #2- choose one of the 8 topics on the sheet
| narrative_essay_topic_2_belonging_etc.docx |
31. Test practice sheet
| test_practice_sheet_literary_terms_answering_questions_paragraphs.docx |
32. Act of writing Narrative essay introduction questions and example questions
| essay_writing-_act_of_writing_introduction_and_narration_questions_revised_2013.doc |
33. Test on literary terms, short stories, answering questions and writing
paragraphs
34. Persuasive essay handout and questions
| writing_a_persuasive_essay_handout_questions.docx |
| argumentative_and_persuasive_essays_hints_and_tips.docx |
35. Persuasive Essay #1 and handouts
| essay_outline_modified_2012.doc |
| essay_outline_sample.doc |
| sample_essay.doc |
| 5_paragraph_essay_editing_rubric.doc |
| essay_writing_rubric_designed_by_miss_ashley.doc |
| persuasive_essay_1_topics.docx |
36. Persuasive essay -Struck by lightning
| struck_by_lightning_persuasive_essay_topics.docx |
| persuasive_essay_brainstorm_fill_in_chart.docx |
37. Poetry practice worksheet
| poetic_terms_example_practice.docx |
| poetic_terms_english_11.doc |
38. Poem questions
| general_poetry_assignment_english_11_2013.doc |
39. Read the Novel "Lord of the Flies"
40. Plot summary- Lord of the flies- 1-2 pages (see 41 question #1)-due m j 6
| lord_of_flies_chapter_summaries_only.docx |
41. General end of novel questions for lord of the flies #2-10-due t j 7
| general_questions_for_end_of_novels.doc |
42. Book cover and blurb- due wed jan 8
| lord_of_the_flies_novel_activity_choices.doc |
43. Creative writing assignment (see handout from 42) rc due th jan 9, gc due fri jan 10
44. Specific questions for lord of the flies #1-20- #1-10 due m j 13 #1-20 due t j 14
| lord_of_the_flies_questions_end_of_novel_1.docx |
45. Lord of the Flies in class essay
| english_11_lord_of_the_flies_in_class_essay_2014.docx |
| novel_essay_outline_format_for_in_class_essay.doc |
46. Quoting handout and assignment (not given out yet)
| quoting.pdf |
| mla_use_of_quotes_in_essays.docx |