Honors Project 1: Robespierre, Qaddafi and Mubarek
Recently, a number of revolutions have swept Northern Africa–some just a little like the French Revolution; some a lot like the French Revolution. The purpose of this project is to apply your study of the French Revolution in your history class in order to develop a better understanding of one aspect of the recent revolutions in Egypt and Libya.
The end product will be a 2-3 page paper, in MLA format, citing a minimum of 3 sources. The only required source is Robespierre’s famous “Virtue and Terror” speech, found at http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/robespierre-terror.asp. To develop your understanding of events in Egypt and Libya, I suggest you start by reading on-line overviews in the New York Times.
For Egypt at:
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/international/countriesandterritories/egypt/index.html
For Libya at:
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/international/countriesandterritories/libya/index.html
The primary thing I suggest you focus on is how despotism and tyranny led to a revolution in late 18th century France and 21st century Egypt and Libya. Terror, according to Robespierre, is a kind of “virtue.” But the use of terror in these three nations led to the end of the rule of the dictator: Mubarek in Egypt, Qaddafi in Libya. Generate a thesis related to this historical phenomena and prove it with your research on this topic.
This assignment can be found at http://www.howellatdy.edublogs.org
Posted in Uncategorized September 19, 2011
Howell Lesson Plans, week 13, December 6-10
Objectives:
Assess vocab acquisition + grammar and mechanics
Develop ability to identify and describe insights with evidence
Learn about multiple intelligences and how to apply your multiple intelligence strenght in a presentation
Monday 12/6/10
- Prep for voc 11 and 12 test and DOL quiz 6
- collect honors drafts
- voc 11 and 12 test and DOL
- Revise and Submit “skunkman” orq–FCA #9
- Multiple Intelligence Overview
- Multiple Intelligence Assessment
- Initiate independent reading project with multiple intelligence
HW) Draft outline or proposal for Independent Reading presentation
Binder Check
Tuesday 12/7/10
IR 8
review essential elements for book pitch
- Read overview of “Shape and Sound: Music and Movement in Poetry” p. 340 text
- read and highlight “The Poison Tree” p.343
- seminar on literal and figurative interpretation
- read and highlight “Velvet Shoes” p. 346
- seminar on literal and figurative interpretation
HW) Read Mary Oliver poems
Wednesday 12/8/10
- rubric for assessments weighted for various multiple intelligences
- rehearsals
- Read overview of “Shape and Sound: Music and Movement in Poetry” p. 340 text
- read and highlight “The Poison Tree” p.343
- seminar on literal and figurative interpretation
- read and highlight “Velvet Shoes” p. 346
- seminar on literal and figurative interpretation
HW: Read Mary Oliver poems, chose 2 to offer ½ pages analysis
Thursday 12/9/10
- DOL 19
- Voc 13 exercises
- computer lab for poetry out loud
HW) select P.O.L. poem, in writing identify denotation, connotation, figurative language, allusions, other devices, tone, mood, speaker and theme
Friday: 12/10/10
- DOL 19
- Voc 13 exercises
- computer lab for poetry out loud
HW) select P.O.L. poem, in writing identify denotation, connotation, figurative language, allusions, other devices, tone, mood, speaker and theme
Posted in Uncategorized December 6, 2010
Howell Lesson Plans, week 12, 11/29-12/3
Objectives:
- Expand knowledge and application of grammar concepts
- strengthen ability to construct unique and insightful topic and clincher sentences
- reflect on and revise personal and community service goals
- augment knowledge of vocabulary
- nourish creative expression
November 29/30 Monday and Tuesday
- DOL 17
- Assess Fca #7: historical implications of civil right era speech
- Vocab 11 exercises
- Honors creative writing kick of
5. FCA 8: reflection and progress report on goals
HW) complete all vocab exercises 11 and 12
½ hour independent reading
Honors) Graphic organizers/Brainstorm for creative writing project
December ½ Wednesday and Thursday
- DOL 18
- Review vocab 11 and 12
- Introduction to ORQ’s
- Building OrQ responses; Skunk Man
FCA 9 on Skunk Man ORQ
HW) Response log for Mary Oliver poems
prepare for voc 11 and 12 quiz
½ hour independent reading
December 3 Friday
- prep for voc quiz 11 and 12
- voc quiz 11 and 12
- Independent Reading log #8
- Assessing FCA 9, understanding ORQ’s
- Practice MCAS test items from previous years test
Discussion of Mary Oliver poems
HW) Response log for ee cummings poems
½ hour independent reading
Honors: 1st draft of creative writing piece: either poems or short story
Posted in Uncategorized November 29, 2010
Week 11 Lesson plans
November 15-19, 2010
Howell, English 9
Objectives:
- develop creativity and understanding of symbols, metaphors and images
- updated evaluation of student reading comprehension abilities
- public speaking skills
- internalize newly acquired vocabulary
- expand knowledge and application of grammar, mechanics and style–turning passive verbs to active by reducing “to be’s”
Monday, 11/15/10
- DOL 16
- Vocab 9 and 10 check
- Continue and Finish Book Pitches
- Peer edit Author letter
- Read and discuss handouts on Aung son suu Kyi and “Ads with Subconscious Appeal” NYTimes
HW) final draft Letter to author
continue reading 1/2 hour a day
Honors: Dream journals: look for recurrent symbols and images
Tuesday and Wednesday, 11/16-17/10
1. DOL 17
2. cover sheets and copies for “Letter to Author”, small group read alouds, nominate for contest
3. SRA diagnostic
HW) Read for 1/2 hour
prepare for Independent Reading Log 7
prepare for vocab test on lessons 9 and 10
Thursday and Friday, 11/18-19/10
prep for vocab quiz on lessons 9 and 10
voc quiz on 9 and 10
Independent Reading Log 7
review SRA diagnostic
intro to rhetoric w/study of MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech (didn’t get to last week)
HW) 3 IEE on how MLK appeals to principles in US Constitution in “I Have a Dream”
Posted in Uncategorized November 15, 2010
Week 9 Lesson Plans 11/1- 11/5
Mr. Howell
English 9
Objectives:
- Edit misplaced modifiers
- Fix parallel structure
- Perpetuate study and reading habits
- Initiate symbol analysis
- Structure, prepare, craft an argumentative or persuasive essay
Monday 11/1 and Tuesday 11/2
- DOL 14
- Review voc 7 and 8
- Preview FCA #6: Is a person responsible, by the example s/he sets, for the behavior of other people?
- Establish within/without goals for November
- Begin reading “Marigolds” (p. 102) in Responding to Literature, noting and explicating flower – related symbols
HW) study for quiz on parallel structure and misplaced modifiers, along with voc lesson 7 and 8
read 1/2 hour
outline for FCA #6
Wednesday 11/3 and Thursday 11/4
- prep time for quiz
- voc 7 and 8 quiz
- FCA #6: Is a person responsible, by the example s/he sets for the behavior of other people?
10 pts effective thesis and conclusion statements
40 pts 4 IEE sandwiches
5 meaningful transitions
5 permanent FCA’s
4. Finish reading “Marigolds”–complete notes on flower related symbols
HW) Complete “Application: Analyzing a Symbol” on p. 109\
1/2 hour of reading–bring book for independent reading log 6
Friday 11/5
- DOL 15
- VOC lesson 9, exercises: choose the right word, reading comp and derivates
- IR #6
- Connecting Reading and Writing exercises for “Marigolds” on p. 109
HW)
Read 1/2 hour
#3 in Connecting Reading and Writing p. 109
Posted in Uncategorized November 1, 2010
Week 8 Lesson Plans
October 25-29, 2010
Objectives:
learn new vocabulary to use in writing and speech
initiate and demonstrate new patterns of analysis while reading
continue and embellish love of learning and reading
present with confidence and clarity
Monday 10/25
- five minute prep for voc quiz
- voc 5 and 6 quiz + DOL
- Guided Reading “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” p. x
- Direct instruction on Insight-Evidence-Explanation–3 sentence response pattern to be known forevermore as the IEE sandwich
- In-class written response to “Walter Mitty”
HW) continue 30 minute daily reading, catch up w/any missing IR’s
Tuesday and Wednesday 10/26, 10/27
- DOL 11
- Voc lesson 7, write the correct word and derivates
- Direct instruction on IEE sandwich response
- Preview questions on p. 81 after story, “Thank You M’am” by Langston Hughes
- Read the story and highlight evidence for q. 4
- Two IEE sandwiches for q. 4 on page 81
HW) prep for book party–2 minute book pitch, costume and appropriate peanut-free food
binder check
Thursday and Friday 10/28 and 10/29
DOL 13
Binder check 2
Voc lesson 8 all exercises
independent reading book presentations
initiate within/without goal setting assignment
distribution of next honors reading, an excerpt from Freud’s “On Dreams”
HW) honors: read Freud’s “On Dreams”, create a personal glossary, 3 open-ended study questions
all: write down and set a timeline for 2 goals: 1 personal, 1 community oriented
continue reading 1/2 hour a day
Posted in Uncategorized October 28, 2010
Week 7 Lesson Plans
October 18-22, 2010
Monday and Tuesday 10/18, 10/19
- DOL 10
- Voc Lesson 6
- Finish reading “The Lie” 134-142 (for Green: “Lather and Nothing Else”)
- Written response to quesitons 2 and 4, p. 143
- Brainstorm responses for “Age of Maturity” essay
HW) Finish lessons 5 and 6 exercises
outline 2 paragraphs for age of maturity FCA
Honors: Scapegoat position paper
Wednesday and Thursday 10/20-21
- DOL 11
- Review voc lesson 5 and 6
- Prep for FCA on “Age of Maturity”
- 2×7 sentence paragraph 30 pts
- Effective topic sentences 10 pts
- Contextually rich use of 4 vocab words 12 pts
- Read aloud and correct
- Student sample and score
HW) prep for voc 5 and 6 quiz + DOL
bring and prepare for independent reading log #4
Friday 10/22
- five minute prep for voc quiz
- voc 5 and 6 quiz + DOL
- Independent Reading #4
- Guided Reading “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” p. x
- In-class written response to “Walter Mitty”
HW) continue 30 minute daily reading, catch up w/any missing IR’s
Posted in Uncategorized October 18, 2010
This week’s honors short story can be found at the following link:
“The Ones who Walk Away From Omelas“
Posted in Uncategorized October 13, 2010
Week 6 lesson plans
October 12-15, 2010
Objectives:
continue vocabulary acquisition
perpetuate additional grammar concepts
develop understanding of irony
identify concepts of societal traditions and scapegoats
synthesize comparative concepts between stories
Tuesday and Wednesday 10/12, 10/13
- vocab study time
- voc 3 and 4 test + DOL 2
- quietly read “The Initiation” pp 65-71
- Respond to questions 1,2, and 3 on p. 72
- Review quiz
- Issue next honors story “The Ones Who Walk Away From Olemas”
HW) Consider how Millicent in “The Initiation” might feel in 10 years, write a 1 1/2 page interview between yourself and Millicent in her ‘20’s
Honors Read “The Ones Who Walk Away from Olemas”
Thursday and Friday 10/14 an 10/15
- DOL 9
- Voc lesson 5, exercise Choosing the Right Word and Derivative
- Independent Reading Log #3
- Guided reading “The Lie” by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. pp. 134-142
- Respond to questions 2 and 4 on p 143
HW) Identify situational irony and dramatic irony in the story, explain how it leads to the overal theme of the story.
Honors) Draft of scapegoat comparison between “The Lottery” and “Olemas”.
Posted in Uncategorized October 13, 2010
You can find an on-line version of today’s story at
http://www.classicshorts.com/stories/sniper.html
Posted in Uncategorized October 6, 2010
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