ENG II Fall 2022 2nd-2nd Block Assignments
- Instructor
- Daniel Service
- Term
- Fall 2022
- Department
- English/Language Arts
- Description
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Sophomore English combines studies in literature, writing, and grammar by building on students’ prior knowledge of these areas. The curriculum also incorporates the utilization and strengthening of other necessary academic skills such as vocabulary building, critical thinking, communication, research, and analysis. The overall goal of this course is for the students to grow as writers, to question norms, to appreciate literature, to analyze societal decisions (as they pertain to literature), to think creatively, and to be enthusiastic about the written word.
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Past Assignments
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Realize Login
Please use the below link to connect your Google Classroom account to your Realize Account.
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Digital Final Project Submissions
If your project is a digital submission, such as a presentation or video, please upload those projects here.
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"Persepolis" Evidence Log #2
Provide an Evidence Log answering one of the following four "Essential Questions." You must select an EQ you have not chosen in the first Evidence Log.
How are stereotypes created and how are they destroyed?
What does your clothing reveal to others?
What social pressures are placed on us because of gender?
What is the relationship between freedom and power?
How are stereotypes created and how are they destroyed?
What does your clothing reveal to others?
What social pressures are placed on us because of gender?
What is the relationship between freedom and power?
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"Persepolis" Evidence Log #1
Provide an Evidence Log answering one of the following four "Essential Questions."
How are stereotypes created and how are they destroyed?
What does your clothing reveal to others?
What social pressures are placed on us because of gender?
What is the relationship between freedom and power?
How are stereotypes created and how are they destroyed?
What does your clothing reveal to others?
What social pressures are placed on us because of gender?
What is the relationship between freedom and power?
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Final Project Dialogic Journals
Submit Dialogic Journals here. Instructions on document.
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Opener 12/6/2022
What does your clothing reveal about yourself to others?
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"Persepolis" Questions 1-5 Assignment
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Explanatory / Informative Essay Practice
During the allotted time, write as much information as clearly and concisely as you can about a topic you understand on a deep level. Could be anything such as football plays, a particular TV show, or a style of art or artist. Consider your audience with this writing.
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Opener 11/29/2022
How would you feel about being banned from receiving an education? Not that the education system is removed, but you are not allowed to participate. How would it affect your current lives or your future plans?
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Closer 11/29/2022
How do you think most people manage their fear when their life is in danger?
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Independent Essay Resubmissions
Submit edited essays for additional points to previous grade.
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"Inaugural Address" Questions
“Inaugural Address” Read 283-286 & Annotate
Comprehension Check (1-4)
Analyze the Text 1-2 (288)
Analyze Craft and Structure (289)
Author’s Style (291)
Comprehension Check (1-4)
Analyze the Text 1-2 (288)
Analyze Craft and Structure (289)
Author’s Style (291)
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Opener 11/18/2022
Which is more powerful, the written word, or the spoken word? Provide advantages and disadvantages for each.
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Project Proposal
Submit your 1 page project proposal here.
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Opener 11/14/2022
Identity the 3 types of rhetorical appeals and what they attempt to appeal to.
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"Four Freedoms Speech" Questions
Upload Photos of the following:
pages 264-265
pages 279-280
pages 264-265
pages 279-280
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Unit 3 Evidence Log #1: "Four Freedoms" Speech
Upload your Evidence Log here
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Independent Project Overview
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Opener 11/10/2022
In what ways can the average citizen support and defend freedom?
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Opener 11/9/2022
Are there any protections that all people should have? If so, what are they? Provide at least four "protections" you believe people should have.
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Opener 11/7/2022
Do you believe the United States should implement daylight savings time? Why or why not?
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Independent Research Essay
Upload your finalized Independent Research Essay here.
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Playlist Presentation
Upload presentation.
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Group Work Evidence logs
Submit all Group Work Evidence Logs here. Below is the list of ELs required:
"Dream Collector"
"Where is Here?"
"Why do Brains Enjoy Fear?"
"Chosen Text"
"Dream Collector"
"Where is Here?"
"Why do Brains Enjoy Fear?"
"Chosen Text"
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"Nightmare" Group Work: 'Where is Here?"
Submit all assignments for "Where is Here?" here.
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"Chosen Text" Group Work
Submit photos of all assignments associated with your "Chosen Text" here.
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"Nightmare" Group Work: "Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?"
Submit all photos of assignments for "Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?" here
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Dream Collector Presentations
Submit your presentation slides here (due Monday, October 17th).
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Opener 10/14/2022
Provide four sentences using the same word in its four forms: noun, adjective, verb, and adverb.
Example: "He was distracted" uses the word 'distract' in its adjective form. You may not use the word "distract" in your sentences.
Example: "He was distracted" uses the word 'distract' in its adjective form. You may not use the word "distract" in your sentences.
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Opener 8/11/2022
If you had to sum up the idea of "fear" in one image, what would it look like? Explain your reasoning.
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Opener 10/10/2022
What was the coolest dream you've had? What was the creepiest?
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"Dream Collector" Pages 87-88
Upload photos of your finished work for "Dream Collector" here.
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Final FINAL Essay Submission
If you would like to submit your edited "Outcast" papers after receiving comments for additional points to your original grade you may do so here (this is not a new assignment / grade in the book).
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Evidence Log #4: "How to Sell a Haunted House"
Submit a photo of your EL here.
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Opener 9/22/2022
Make a meme about the first 9 weeks in this class. (Bonus points for Spongebob ones)
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Rhetoric Practice
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Opener 9/21/2022
Would you live in a "haunted" house? Explain your reasoning.
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Opener 9/15/2022
Is Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? Explain
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Evidence Log #3: House Taken Over
Submit photos of EL #3 here.
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"House Taken Over" Text Questions
Submit an uploaded photo of questions on pages 37-42 here.
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Opener 9/13/2022
Describe a time you were faced with a difficult or uncomfortable situation. Did you stay and resolve the situation? Did you run away, or ignore it completely? Explain.
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Sub Day Assignment (9/9/2022)
Read the “How to Tell You’re Reading a Gothic Novel” infographic found on pages #51-54 then complete the following questions and upload a photo to the GC assignment:
Complete Questions 1-4 on pg. 55, as well as the “Research to Clarify” question.
Complete Questions on page 56.
Complete Evidence Log #2 (“How to Tell You’re Reading a Gothic Novel”)- On separate assignment
Complete Questions 1-4 on pg. 55, as well as the “Research to Clarify” question.
Complete Questions on page 56.
Complete Evidence Log #2 (“How to Tell You’re Reading a Gothic Novel”)- On separate assignment
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Evidence Log #2: "How to Tell You're Reading a Gothic Novel"
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Unit 1 Evidence Log #1: "The Fall of the House of Usher"
Take a photo and upload your evidence log here.
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Unit 1: "Fall of the House of Usher" Text Questions
Submit a photo of your answers to the questions on pages 32-34.
Note: You cannot use paragraphs 1-9 for the Gothic Elements Chart on page 33.
Note: You cannot use paragraphs 1-9 for the Gothic Elements Chart on page 33.
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Gothic Literature Overview
Complete the sections of the powerpoint as we go through them together.
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Dialogic Journal #3
Complete your third Dialogic Journal and submit by 9/7/2022
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Closer 9/6/2022
Provide one example of foreshadowing that hints at the fate of Usher and his sister.
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Opener 9/6/2022
What is your biggest fear? Why?
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Opener 9/2/2022
Imagine that your house looked like you and mirrored your state of mind. What would that house look like? Explain your reasoning.
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"Outsiders & Outcasts" Final Essay (Final Draft)
Submit your finalized draft here.
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Opener 9/1/2022
What are your top three spooky / horror movies / shows / books? Explain why.
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Opener 8/31/2022
What's the best Gatorade flavor? What's the worst?
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Unit 2 Final Essay (Rough Draft)
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Unit 2 Final Assessment OUTLINE
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Opener 8/24/2022
Which of the readings do you believe will help you best answer the essential question: "Is the experience of being an outsider universal?" Explain your reasoning.
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Independent Assignment & Evidence Log
Upload a photo of both your independent assignment questions and evidence log (#6) here.
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"The Doll's House" Group Work
Submit the following assignments as photos here:
Comprehension Questions #1-4 (p. 207)
“The Doll’s House” extension questions (handout)
Analyze Craft and Structure Activity (p. 209)
Author’s Style Activity on p. 210
Comprehension Questions #1-4 (p. 207)
“The Doll’s House” extension questions (handout)
Analyze Craft and Structure Activity (p. 209)
Author’s Style Activity on p. 210
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Poetry Collection Group Work
Submit photos of the following assignments here:
Comprehension Questions #3-6 (219)
Extension worksheet (combines Analyze the text, concept vocabulary, etc.)
Analyze Craft and Structure Activity on p. 97 (#s 1-2)
Evidence Log *
Comprehension Questions #3-6 (219)
Extension worksheet (combines Analyze the text, concept vocabulary, etc.)
Analyze Craft and Structure Activity on p. 97 (#s 1-2)
Evidence Log *
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Group Work Evidence Logs
Submit Evidence Logs for the three group readings here:
"The Doll's House"
"Poetry Collection"
"Revenge of the Geeks"
"The Doll's House"
"Poetry Collection"
"Revenge of the Geeks"
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"The Doll's House" Group Questions
Submit the following assignments as photos here:
Comprehension Questions #1-4 (p. 207)
“The Doll’s House” extension questions (handout)
Analyze Craft and Structure Activity (p. 209)
Author’s Style Activity on p. 210
Comprehension Questions #1-4 (p. 207)
“The Doll’s House” extension questions (handout)
Analyze Craft and Structure Activity (p. 209)
Author’s Style Activity on p. 210
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"Revenge of the Geeks" Group Work
Upload photos of the completed work here:
Comprehension Questions #1-4 (p. 227)
Analyze the Text Questions #1-2 (p. 228)
Analyze Craft & Structure Questions #1-4 (p. 229)
Author’s Style Extension Questions (handout)
Comprehension Questions #1-4 (p. 227)
Analyze the Text Questions #1-2 (p. 228)
Analyze Craft & Structure Questions #1-4 (p. 229)
Author’s Style Extension Questions (handout)
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Dialogic Journal #2
Complete your second Dialogic Journal and submit by 8/17/2022
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Opener: 8/16/2022
Revisit your readings and find an example of a "simple" and "complex" sentence.
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Closer 8/14/2022
Provide and label a formal and informal sentence from your three readings.
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Closer 8/11/2022
After reading "The Doll's House," revisit your answer to the opening group question related to "solving exclusion." Has you stance been changed or reinforced ?
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Opener 8/11/2022
Reflect on your first day of group work: What's going well? What are you needing help with?
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Opener 8/10/2022
Is the exclusion of others a problem we need to solve, or is the experience of being an outsider simply part of growing up?
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Evidence Log #2: "The Metamorphosis"
Upload a photo of your evidence log here.
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Opener 8/8/2022
What do you believe is your greatest strength when it comes to working in a group? Weakness?
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Movie Pitch Paragraph.
Submit your movie pitch paragraph here. Be sure to highlight the following elements:
Topic Sentence
General Explanation
Textual Evidence
Expansion of Point
Concluding Sentence
Topic Sentence
General Explanation
Textual Evidence
Expansion of Point
Concluding Sentence
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Dialogic Journal #1
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Online Day Assignment
Read the instructions attached for writing a brief "Metamorphosis" poem based on the themes and motifs of the story.
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Opener 8/2/2022
Compare how both Gregor's family and Gregor might be "trapped" in their situation.
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Opener 8/1/2022
What do you think is the best action the Samsa family can take in response to Gregor's transformation (if any)?
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Closer 7/26/2022
In what ways has Gregor's experience already represented a "nightmarish" mood. Provide an explanation with at least one piece of textual evidence.
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Opener 7/26/2022
What would happen if you woke up one day and you were so different that even your own family didn't recognize you? How would you react?
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Closer 7/22/2022
Reflect on your presentation - how did you think you did? What were some successes (glow) and what are some things you can work on (grow?)
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Closer 7/19/2022
After our discussion of syllabus, class expectations, and class goals, what is one thing you are excited about this semester in this class? Nervous?