Freshman Classes:
Find at least two examples of propaganda in advertisements either on television, the internet, a magazine, or anywhere else you may find advertising.
List:
A. Where you found the advertisement
B. What it was advertising
C. What propaganda technique was used
D. How they used it
E. Whether or not you think it was effective and why
Complete this assignment for at least two separate advertisements. This assignment is due Friday, January 11. It does not have to be typed; you may write it on looseleaf if you prefer. As always, e-mail me if you have any questions. This assignment should take you about 10 minutes to complete.
You may use this ditto to complete the assignment if you'd like to
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space Odyssey Essay: Periods 4 and 8. Type the following in MLA format.
What does it mean to be “alive”? Is HAL alive? Is it unethical to build a machine that has feelings? What responsibilities are involved in the creation of such a machine? Is shutting it down tantamount to murder? Can HAL be held accountable for Poole’s death?
Minimum word count: 600
What does it mean to be “alive”? Is HAL alive? Is it unethical to build a machine that has feelings? What responsibilities are involved in the creation of such a machine? Is shutting it down tantamount to murder? Can HAL be held accountable for Poole’s death?
Minimum word count: 600
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
As Simple As Snow Webquest
The following assignment is for periods 1-3 and is due on Wednesday, December 19.
Go to this website
1) Identify one of the famous figures from Anna’s room, then write a 100 word passage on who that person is and why he or she might be interesting to Anna.
2) Find a hint in the mix Anna made for the protagonist.
3) Find an unsolved mystery online and write a 100 word passage explaining occurrence and what you think happened.
4) Sign up for clues (if you want to)
Go to this website
1) Identify one of the famous figures from Anna’s room, then write a 100 word passage on who that person is and why he or she might be interesting to Anna.
2) Find a hint in the mix Anna made for the protagonist.
3) Find an unsolved mystery online and write a 100 word passage explaining occurrence and what you think happened.
4) Sign up for clues (if you want to)
Monday, December 10, 2012
Marking Period 2 Alternative Assignments
Students may complete any of the following assignments to replace a failing grade for marking period 2. The highest grade received will be a 65.
1. "The Gift of the Magi"
Read "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, then write a 225 word response to it, including:
Read "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, then write a 225 word response to it, including:
75 words summarizing the plot
75 words explaining how the story conveyed irony
75 words explaining whether you believe Jim and Della were foolish or wise.
This essay must be typed, and a hard copy must be handed in to receive credit!
Click here for the text
2. "A Christmas Memory"
Answer the following essay in two paragraphs, typed.
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Discuss intergenerational friendships. Do Buddy and his friend have an admirable relationship? Is age just a number, or are there boundaries that should not be crossed? Is Capote's depiction of friendship in this story realistic? What does Buddy get out of his friendship with the old woman, and what does she get out of her friendship with Buddy?
2. "A Christmas Memory"
Answer the following essay in two paragraphs, typed.
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Discuss intergenerational friendships. Do Buddy and his friend have an admirable relationship? Is age just a number, or are there boundaries that should not be crossed? Is Capote's depiction of friendship in this story realistic? What does Buddy get out of his friendship with the old woman, and what does she get out of her friendship with Buddy?
Friday, November 30, 2012
As Simple as Snow Assignments
Periods 4 and 8:
Please complete the following guided reading questions by the due date assigned in class.
As Simple as Snow pages 1-20 Guided Reading Questions
As Simple as Snow pages 21-40 Guided Reading Questions
As Simple as Snow pages 41-60 Guided Reading Questions
As Simple as Snow pages 61-80 Guided Reading Questions
As Simple as Snow pages 81-102 Guided Reading Questions
As Simple as Snow pages 103-121 Guided Reading Questions
Please complete the following guided reading questions by the due date assigned in class.
As Simple as Snow pages 1-20 Guided Reading Questions
As Simple as Snow pages 21-40 Guided Reading Questions
As Simple as Snow pages 41-60 Guided Reading Questions
As Simple as Snow pages 61-80 Guided Reading Questions
As Simple as Snow pages 81-102 Guided Reading Questions
As Simple as Snow pages 103-121 Guided Reading Questions
Friday, November 16, 2012
Monday, November 12, 2012
The Research Paper: Social Issues
The topic for the research paper this year is: Social Issues. Below I have included links on potential topics and information on what is expected in the paper. Note that you are not limited to the topics I have provided; you may ask to have a different topic approved. I will also include due dates below as I create them. The final draft of the research paper will tentatively be due some time in March. As always, e-mail me at Allon.Morali@lodi.k12.nj.us if you have any questions.
Click here for information on the research paper
Click here for a list of potential research paper topics
Click here to see what topic you were assigned
Source Sheets-
Book Source Sheet
Website Source Sheet
Video Source Sheet
Personal Interview Source Sheet
Your top three choices for topics: Due November 13
Source Sheet 1: Due November 20
Source Sheets 2 and 3: Due November 26 (At least one of the first three must be a hard source!)
Source Sheets 1-5: Due December 3
Source Sheets 1-8: Due December 8
Source Sheets 1-10 Due December 17
Cover page + 2 page history section (3 pages in total): Due January 14
Works cited page + 2 page key figures section (3 pages in total): Due February 5
Thesis Sentence: Due February 8
Table of contents + 2 page thesis + 1 page of opposing view and debunking it (4 pages in total): Due February 21
Click here for information on the research paper
Click here for a list of potential research paper topics
Click here to see what topic you were assigned
Source Sheets-
Book Source Sheet
Website Source Sheet
Video Source Sheet
Personal Interview Source Sheet
Your top three choices for topics: Due November 13
Source Sheet 1: Due November 20
Source Sheets 2 and 3: Due November 26 (At least one of the first three must be a hard source!)
Source Sheets 1-5: Due December 3
Source Sheets 1-8: Due December 8
Source Sheets 1-10 Due December 17
Cover page + 2 page history section (3 pages in total): Due January 14
Works cited page + 2 page key figures section (3 pages in total): Due February 5
Thesis Sentence: Due February 8
Table of contents + 2 page thesis + 1 page of opposing view and debunking it (4 pages in total): Due February 21