Research Paper Checklist

3-3 1/2 Pages in Length

Introduction: (2-3 paragraphs)
Step One: Set the stage
Step Two: Why you chose your topic
Step Three: What you know, what you think you know, what you want to know

The Search: (2 pages in length)
Step One: What you found #1
Step Two: What you found #2
Step Three: What you found #3

Conclusion: (2-3 paragraphs)
Step One: Compare what you knew with what you found
Step Two: Explain how it changed the way you think about your topic
Step Three: Explain anything that surprised you

Unit 4 Literary Terms

Here is the list of Lit. Terms for Unit 4:

Blank Verse
Monologue
Diologue
Aside
Soliloquy
Stage Directions
Drama
Pun
Act
Scene
Set
Plot
Tragedy
Comedy
Dramatic Effect

Students will need to know these terms for the Romeo and Juliet Test on Friday 4/16.

Timed Essay Assignment 2/26/10

Amount of Time: 30 Minutes

Worth: 35 Points

Directions: Write a 3 paragraph essay on the prompt "Do our differences define us?".

You will be graded on your organization (introduction, body, conclusion), conventions and ideas.

Descriptive Essay

Students are finishing up their descriptive essay today in class. This essay is worth 75 points and has been done on www.essayscorer.com/ph/nm/vvhs. If you would ever like to read your students writing then go to the website and your student can plug in their username and password. All of their essays for this semester will be saved on this site for your viewing.

Slam Poem

Due: 2/12/10

Worth: 40 points

Students are writing and presenting a Slam poem in class on friday. These poems are on the topic of "Where I am From". If you are a parent and are reading this please ask your student to share their poem with you. You will be surprised by the quality and moved by the content.

Wednesday and Thursday Assignment 1/27-1/28

Figurative Language Poems and Response Questions

Due Date: Friday January 29th
Worth: 10 points
Directions: Answer questions 1-6 on page 628 and question 1-4 on page 629 on a seperate sheet of paper. Please restate the question in your answer.

Assignments for Monday and Tuesday 1/25-1/26

Imagery Walkabout:
Due: Next Class Period
Worth: 20 Points
Directions: Pick two places in your house and write a half page description of them using imagery. Remember that imagery is language that appeals to the senses. Spend time describing what the setting smells like, sounds like, looks like, and feels like.