Today I'd like you to create a 4 column table with 15 of your favorite bands. (Please create categories as in the picture above). Google Docs is very user friendly and saves automatically. It's a convenient program for us to utilize/familiarize ourselves with.
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Please provide 5 examples that illustrate the mystery that surrounds Gatsby and 5 examples of his generous nature as we read in chapter 3. For example:
"Something in her tone reminded me of the other girl's 'I think he killed a man,' and had the effect of stimulating my curiosity." (p. 49) The Great Gatsby pdf http://www.brookwoodhighschool.net/Portals/0/teachers/mhuneycutt/Complete%20Text.pdf
(pgs. 9- 19 in the pdf version) I'd like you to type a paragraph response as a blog comment. How is Montag's outlook beginning to change? How has Clarisse influenced him? Why does Montag suspect the mechanical dog is out to get him? What reason would the dog have for wanting to attack him? How has Montag begun to question his occupation? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trVzyG4zFMU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV3trdyDdHE Please describe 5 benefits and 5 drawbacks to using technology. Then, I'd like you to consider the following- if you experienced a natural disaster, what would your priorities be? Where would charging/using your phone fall on your priority list? 1 paragraph, please http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb87wfjqD6s
First, please view the video and discuss with your partner. Then, I'd like you to read the following article: http://nortonbooks.typepad.com/everydaysociology/2010/03/deviance-101.html. Make sure to define the term "norm" and provide 5 examples of norms in our society. Then explain what the consequences would be for breaking those norms (deviance). Finally, you may type 2 paragraphs with your partner (or one independently) as a response to the article. http://www.calaveras.k12.ca.us/07%20Schools/chs/english/clambert/PDF%20Files/GatsbyChapQuestions.pdf
Please do chapter 2 questions 1-9 on a separate sheet of paper, or via email. Today's questions- you may submit them to me through email, please.
Part 1: The Hearth and the Salamander [Pages 3-33] 1. How are the books that are being burnt described? (3) 2. What is Montag’s job? Does he like his job? (3) 3. How does the author describe the girl that Montag meets near his home? What is her name? How old is she? What does she like to do? (5-7) 4. What symbols does Montag wear on his uniform? Look up the symbols in a dictionary. What do they represent? (6) 5. What does Montag smell of? Why does he smell like this? (6) 6. How old is Montag? How long has he been a fireman? (8) 7. What questions does Clarisse ask Montag that upsets him? (10) 8. Explain the significance of the following quote: What does it tell us about the society in which Montag lives? “I sometimes think drivers don’t know what grass is, or flowers, because they never see them slowly, “ she said. 9. Describe the billboards. (9) 10. Describe Montag’s bedroom. Is he happy? (11) V Sauce- Comic Sans
We watched a variety of Vsauce videos today- "You don't type alone" "How many pictures have been taken?" "Where do deleted files go?" Please choose the 3-5 most interesting items discussed & type a well-composed paragraph detailing your thoughts. You may add your assignment here as a blog comment. http://www.calaveras.k12.ca.us/07%20Schools/chs/english/clambert/PDF%20Files/GatsbyChapQuestions.pdf
Please answer questions 1- 10 in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper. The Great Gatsby pdf- You may use this link to access the text outside of school. http://goldingenglish.weebly.com/uploads/2/1/7/9/21797212/great_gatsby_vocabulary_packet_2012.pdf
Please write a sentence or the definition for words 1 (reserved)- 20 (retort). Then provide one synonym/one antonym for each word. Please choose words that challenge you & help you remember/use your vocabulary words. :) http://dictionary.reference.com/ |
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