Essays and Other Assignments

Summer Project 2008

World Literature

Essays and Other Assignments

Read Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart.

Due: Saturday, August 9, 2008

I.) In five full typed pages (line on the sixth page-work cited seventh page,) answer the following question:

How does the novel, Things Fall Apart illustrate the author’s pride in family, heritage, memory, language, and lives? Include a thesis statement, logical structure and progression, supporting sentences and direct quotations, a conclusion, and a work cited page. –MLA Format (see MLA OWL link)

You will evenutally post the essay to the blog, so save the typed version and turn in the hard copy:

Due: Friday, August 17, 2008

II. In a five page (line on the sixth page) essay explain how your geography or family history or memory has shaped you and/or continues to shape you. –MLA Format (see MLA OWL link)

You will evenutally post the essay on the blog so make sure that you save it and that you turn in a hard copy of the essay on the due date.

August 15, 2008

Other Assignments

III. Journal-Starting June 14, 2008. You will need to keep a Journal three times a week. The Journal needs to be on the blog reflect the thoughts that you have about the reading. Aim to write at least a paragraph or two per journal entry. By the first week of school you will need to have a total of 36 entries. Use the following format for you entries:

Date:
Entry number:
Page or Quote that you are reflecting on:

Your Reflection:

You will eventually post your journals on the blog so make sure that they are typed and that you save your work.

MLA OWL LINK: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/

Patterson Library and Computer Information

Patterson Library and Computer Information

PATTERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Patterson46 North SaladoPatterson, CA 95363Phone: (209) 892-6473

http://www.pattersonlibrary.org/

The Patterson Library is located at 1167 Route 311 in the Town of Patterson Justice Court building. We are 1/4 mile west of Route 22, just east of the railroad crossing, next door to Benfield Electric and across the road from the Patterson Fire Department.

How to get a Library Card:
It’s easy! Just come in with your photo ID and fill out a registration card, your card will be issued on the spot! Kids under 18 must have a parent with them.

Patterson High School Library
The library website below can help you with additional information that you need like MLA formating:
http://www.stan-co.k12.ca.us/patterson/phs/library/libraryhome/reference.html

MLA pages:
http://www.stan-co.k12.ca.us/patterson/phs/library/libraryhome/mlaguide.pdf
http://www.stan-co.k12.ca.us/patterson/phs/library/libraryhome/reference.html#mla
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/

INSTRUCTIONS AND DIRECTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS AND DIRECTIONS

May 5, 2008

Instructions for Assignment Posts and Comments:*Pay close attention to instructions. If you fail to follow the instructions and place comments in the wrong section you can receive a zero on your assignment.

Follow the directions to create your blog site at:
http://www.blogger.com/start. Make your display name, your first and last name. Once you create your blog page, you will need to make a comment to me in this post, under comments section (see below) letting me know that your site has been created. Include your address (example http://www.honorsenglish2008-2009.blogspot.com) and any other information that I will need to find your site (like your name.)

You will put all of your assignments on your own blog page as posts. The deadline for creating your blog is Wednesday, May 28, 2007. Please make sure that your site is appropriate under Patterson High School's specifications (i.e. no profanity, inappropriate images, music, etc.) Failure to follow the guidelines will result in serious consequences such as: being dropped from the course and/or suspension upon return to school. Do not include any personal information on your site (i.e. where you live, personal pictures, age, etc.)

Assignment Overview:

You will need to post all of your assignments on your blog site as a post by the due dates when we come back to school. I will view your site once I receive your comment that you have completed the work.



Due Dates for Essays:

Essay 1: Saturday, August 12, 2008

Essay 2: Friday, August 15, 2008

Journal-Starting June 14, 2008. You will need to keep a Journal three times a week. The Journal needs to be on the blog reflect the thoughts that you have about the reading. Aim to write at least a paragraph or two per journal entry. By the first week of school you will need to have a total of 36 entries. Use the following format for you entries:

Date:

Entry number:

Page or Quote that you are reflecting on:

P.S. If you are gone for vacation at any point and will miss a deadline you should first, get the assignment done early. Two, notify me and let me know when you will be out and we can deal with individual situations.

To make a comment go to my site and click on the post you want to view, click on comment, type your comment and submit.

Questions email me at sbosch@patterson.k12.ca.us

Summer Assignment

PATTERSON HIGH SCHOOL

ENGLISH HONORS 10 SUMMER PROJECT

2008-2009

May 05, 2008

Dear Students and Parents,

Once again the English Department has published its Summer Project for English 10 Honors. Each student coming into English Honors at Patterson High School must have completed a summer project for each English Honors/AP course that they are taking. In grade 10, the summer project will be worth 15% of the first quarter’s English grade and it serves as a prerequisite for the course. If a student fails to complete the project they will immediately move to English 10 College Prep. Please read over carefully the Summer Project assignment with your student. If you have any questions about any aspect of the summer project, please email me at sbosch@patterson.k12.ca.us. This email is also displayed under the staff listing at Patterson High School's web site:

http://www.stan-co.k12.ca.us/patterson/phs/index.htm. Please note that some of summer projects have specific deadlines. Be sure to observe these deadlines including online discussions.


Be aware that you will need to post your assignment on an internet blog when we come back to school. It is critical for all college bound students to become familiar with technology. There are computers located at the Patterson Public Library (please see Patterson Library Post) for use by students. Students will be required to sign an Internet Use Agreement form to insure that the integrity of the academic website is kept by Wednesday, May 28th. Failure to follow the guidelines (i.e. no profanity, no inappropriate images, etc.) can result in serious consequences such as: being dropped from the course and/or possible suspension upon return for school. Students cannot include any personal information on the website (i.e. where they live, personal pictures, age, etc.) and once students create their blog I will block interactions between anyone outside of the class. Students are required to make this blog a strict academic setting only. California Commission of Education mandates that students learn how to use technology appropriately in an academic setting. They will be expected to understand technology including, the web, blog, and discussion boards when they go to college. Therefore, students will receive the background they need for college success in this course. Please read the blog and this packet thoroughly, discuss the assignment and blog with your student, sign the packet and have your student return the form to me by Wednesday, May 28th . If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me through the email provided or by calling the school. I look forward to working with you and your student in the near future. We hope that you have a productive and restful summer! Here is the blog link:

http://honorsenglish2008-2009.blogspot.com/


Sincerely,

Mrs. Bosch
Sophomore Honors English Literature Teacher
Patterson High School