Hoot: Film vs. Book

Note 3 differences between the movie and the book. What was 1 or more things that you liked better about the movie? What was 1 or more things that you did not like about the movie?

Write ate least 5 complete sentences.

Hoot - Chapter 16

In at least 5 complete sentences, describe what you think will happen next. Be sure to explain why.

Chapter 11 - Hoot

Describe what was either believable or unbelievable about your reading. Defend your opinion.

Your response should be at least 5 complete sentences.

Hoot - Chapter 7 - Character Analysis

Now that you have gotten to know the characters a bit, do you think they seem like they could be real people? Why or why not?

*Choose 2 characters to answer this question about

*Response should be at least 5 sentences long (but can certainly be longer)

Hoot - Ch. 6 - Six Sentence Summary

In paragraph format, summarize Chapter 2 of Hoot.  The summary must include:

 - The most important events to the plot

 - Chronological order

 - Character names

 - Different types of sentences (consider using openers, closers and interrupters) with correct comma placement.

Hoot - Ch. 4 - Six Sentence Summary

In paragraph format, summarize Chapter 4 of Hoot.  The summary must include:

 - The most important events to the plot

 - Chronological order

 - Character names

 - Different types of sentences (consider using openers, closers and interrupters) with correct comma placement.

Hoot - Ch. 2 - Six Sentence Summary

In paragraph format, summarize Chapter 2 of Hoot.  The summary must include:

 - The most important events to the plot

 - Chronological order

 - Character names

 - Different types of sentences (consider using openers, closers and interrupters) with correct comma placement.

Conflict - Hop Frog

Essay Paragraph - 
Identify the internal (individual vs. self) and external (individual vs. individual) conflict in the story Hop Frog.  Use evidence from the story.  Then, explain how the conflict was resolved.

The Pit and the Pendulum - Theme

Explain what the theme of The Pit and the Pendulum was.  Support this with quotes or events from the story.  

Perfect Summer

What is your idea of the perfect summer?  Use the following format: TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer

Heroin's Lethal Comeback - Response Essay

http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%201314_25%20Heroin.pdf

After reading the article Heroin's Lethal Comeback, answer the following:

What do you think should be done to address the heroin problem? Explain.

In The Time I Get - Response

Louie Banks is an honest, forthright young man who is known for taking a stand
against social wrongs—even when it is not the popular thing to do. He fought
a battle against racism in high school, and after graduation, he is forced to
face his own brand of bigotry. When he meets Darren who he discovers is gay
and has AIDS, he avoids him out of fear of what people will think. Eventually,
Louie’s need to do what is right overcomes his fear.

Write about a time when you had to "do the right thing" even though it was difficult or not popular.
You can tell this like a story, setting up characters, plot and using dialogue (quotes).  Or, you can stick to the facts and write it like an informative essay, whatever you prefer.

Spring Essay Test - Grammar

Write a cohesive essay in response to the following writing prompt: 

You are on your way home from school when you see a group of large boys pushing around a classmate of yours.  They are calling your classmate the “N” word and knocking his books onto the ground.  The classmate asks the group of boys to stop, but they just laugh and continue to make racist remarks.  You feel you should do something because their words and actions are wrong, and if ignored could lead to more serious problems.

Explain how you would solve the problem in a way that you think will help your classmate without putting yourself in too much danger.  Be specific in explaining the actions you would take.

The paragraph should include at least one sentence with the following:

-          Your or you’re

-          its or it’s

-          there or their or they’re

-          Dialouge (Quotes)

-          A coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

-          An interrupter (sentence w/ 2 commas)

-          A semicolon

Better Off TED

http://www.ted.com/

Your task is to find a TED talk that we have not watched in class. You will then do a bit of research:  

1) Find 3 articles of writing that connect with the messages being shared in the TED talk.  

2)  Then, explain how each article connects by referring to specific passages in the article.  4 paragraphs total- 

Paragraph #1: Summarize the TED talk 
Paragraph #2: Connect 1st article to TED talk with specific passages
Paragraph #3: Connect 2nd article to TED talk with specific passages
Paragraph #4: Connect 3rd article to TED talk with specific passages

Theme - Independent Book

Grab your Independent book and Google "themes of books".  Choose what you feel is the best one and pick the best theme for your book.

Write an essay on this question:  What is the theme of your book?  Use the following format:  TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer.

**For the supporting details, you must use textural evidence.  It doesn't have to be exact out of the book, it can be paraphrased.
**For the elaboration, you must use at least 2 sentences

How Gaming Motivates

http://www.ted.com/talks/tom_chatfield_7_ways_games_reward_the_brain

After watching this TED Talk, choose 3 of his "reasons" that you feel are the most important aspects of how gaming (or anything else) motivates and explain why you feel this way.  Use this format:  TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer

***For the elaboration, use EXTENDED ELABORATION, at least 2 sentences.

Point of View - Independent Book

Explain a character's problem and then offer your character advice on how to solve his/her problem.  6 sentences minimum.

Character Comparison - Independent Book

Compare yourself to a main character.

• Point out your similarities and try to account for differences between you an him/her.  
• Considering what you have discovered, what is your reaction to this character?  Why?  
• How do you think the character would feel about you?

Awesomeness

Awesome!!

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/neil_pasricha_the_3_a_s_of_awesome.html

After watching this TED Talk, answer the following:

What are some AWESOME things in your life?  Answer using the following format:TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer. 

Kids and Video Games

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/250826681.html#comments

"Comment" on this article.  Take a stance....agree with her or disagree?  Or both? Give examples.

Independent Book - Conflict Connection (text to self)

Identify the central conflict of your book.  Compare the conflict with a situation from your own life....something you've experienced that made you feel the same way, face the same challenges, etc...
Must include quotes from your book.

This will be TWO paragraphs (4-5 sentences minimum)

Paragraph 1:  Identify your book's conflict.  Get quotes that connect and show what your conflict is.

Paragraph 2:  Write about how you have faced a similar conflict

Text to Text Connection

Make a connection to the theme or character or conflict in Deadline and a real-world situation.  Use "comparison" transition words such as: Similarly, in the same way, in comparison, likewise, etc.

Include the link at the end of response.

Live Every Day...

In the epilouge, Cody reads a speech at graduation from Ben, and it contained this quote:

"Live every day like you're going to live forever and every day like it's going to be your last"

How does this quote relate to Ben's life?  How does this quote relate to your life?  To explain, use examples from the book and from your own life.

End of Book Prediction

Now that Ben has told his History class, everyone in Trout will know about his disease and that he's dying.  Before we read the final two chapters, make a prediction how the book will end.  

Deadline Ch. 18, 19 and 20

In chapters 18, 19, and 20, Ben begins telling certain people about his condition and that he's dying.  Explain who he tells and how they react.  Support your answer by using textural support with page number.

EX. The first person Ben told that he was dying was Mr. Hinske.  He reacted by not believing Ben and Mr. Hinske "fell on the ground and started laughing hysterically," (p. 206) because Ben is always joking around.  When Ben didn't smile, even after 10 minutes, Mr. Hinske finally came to realize Ben was telling the truth.

The Truth

In Chapter 17, Ben realizes this:

"The thing that prevents the worst from happening is the truth."

Do you believe this statement?  Write an essay that gives evidence from both the book and your life to support your stance.
Paragraph #1 - Write how the statement relates to Ben in Deadline
Paragraph #2 - Write how the statement relates to your life.

Ben's Dilemma

At the end of Chapter 13, we find out some very personal information about Dallas; she shares her deepest secret with Ben.  She also says she "hates secrets" and Ben knows that he needs to tell Dallas his deepest secret.  Explain how you believe Ben is going to tell Dallas?  4-5 sentences minimum.

Ben and Cody - The Sibling Bond

http://new.ted.com/talks/jeffrey_kluger_the_sibling_bond

sibling rivalries, relationships, etc.

Jeffrey Kluger's TED talk is about just that.  As you listen, reflect on your siblings- and if you don't have any- think about the sibling relationships you've experienced- your parent's siblings (aunts and uncles), siblings of friends, the big brother/sister and little brother/sister situations you've come across.  The kids that stand up for their little siblings and those that actively avoid them.  Share a story that exemplifies the nature of this relationship.  Reflect on WHY conflicts seem to exist in these relationships.

Then, connect this TED Talk to Ben's and Cody's relationship.  Use examples from the text and the video.

Ch. 9 Summary

Summarize Ch. 9 in SIX sentences.

Ch. 8 - Deadline

In Chapter 8, our protagonist, Ben Wolf, scores the game-winning touchdown.  Now, in Chapter 9, he is about to go to the Homecoming dance with his dream-girl.  Lots of things that have happened in this book.  Describe what is either believable or unbelievable about this book.  Defend your opinion.

Protagonist Connection

http://www.ted.com/talks/david_blaine_how_i_held_my_breath_for_17_min.html

After watching this video, make a connection between Ben Wolf and David Blaine.  You should make multiple connections, use examples from both the book and the TED talk and elaborate fully.

One Year Left...

If you only had one year left to live, how would you spend it?

Michael Sam

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20140209/michael-sam-missouri-tigers/?xid=nl_siextra

After reading the Sports Illustrated article on Michael Sam, respond to this question:

In your opinion, did Michael Sam do the right thing by announcing that he is gay?

Use evidence from the article to support your opinion

A Positive Attitude

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6mKP2PfCEw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

After watching this YouTube video, write an essay on the following:

How does this quote relate to your life? 

"The Only Disability in Life is a Bad Attitude." 

Respond using personal stories and quotes from the video.

Gatorade Hype

http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%2012_12%20Sports%20Drinks.pdf


While you read the article, do # 1 and 2 from directions below.  After that, do #3.

Directions:
#1. Mark your confusion (highlight, underline).
#2. Show evidence of a close reading. Mark up the text with questions and/or comments in the side columns.
#3. Type a one-page reflection on ALL of the questions below (double spaced) and post to blog.  In your response, you should include at least 3 quotes from the article.


• Do you think sports drinks help your performance? Why? Why not?
• Watch a Gatorade commercial on Youtube and analyze the claims it makes.
• Do you agree that sports drinks are “oversold” and “over-hyped”? Explain.

Beauty and Identity

http://www.hulu.com/watch/440811

After viewing, answer both questions below (5 sentences each minimum).

There are two ways of looking at identity: Internal (how you see yourself), and External(how others see you)

1) How does IDENTITY apply to the Twilight Zone episode The Eye of the Beholder?  Discuss your viewpoint using details from the show.

2) How do we treat people that are different?  Is the show that different from how we are as a society?

In addition to the story details, consider these characters in your essay:
Ms. Tyler (lady with bandages on)
Doctor
Nurse
President (speaking on the TV)
Mr. Smith (guy at the end that takes her to the place where there are others like her)

Too Cold For School?

If it is 40 below wind-chill tomorrow, should school be cancelled?  Answer in this format:  TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer

Local Foods vs. Supermarket Debate

http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%201314_17%20Locavorism.pdf

After reading the article, The Limits of Locavorism, what is your opinion?  Can food be completely produced locally? Or are supermarkets the way to go? Or are they both important? Use evidence (at least 2 statistics and/or quotes) from the text to support your essay.

Dangerous Energy Drinks?

ESPN-The Caffeine Loaded Drinks Debate

This is a touchy topic for most teenagers.  After watching the video answer the following questions.  If you are not sure of the first question use examples from the video or look it up on the internet.  If you answer yes to question number two, then you must answer question number three was well.  Please construct one solid paragraph for each answer. 

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/e60/news/story?id=5726418

1.      How does the choice to use these energy drink products affect your health?

2.      Should kids (people under the age 18) be allowed to buy energy drinks?

3.      If yes, should kids be limited on the number they can buy or is it up to the person to limit themselves?  Why?

Dropouts

http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%2012_06%20Dropout%20Rate.pdf

After reading this article, respond to ALL 3 of these writing prompts (1 paragraph each):
 - Why do you think the dropout rate is so high?  Reflect.
 - What might schools do to lower the dropout rate?
 - Pick one (or more) statistic from this article and reflect

Charlie Todd - Improv

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/charlie_todd_the_shared_experience_of_absurdity.html

Charlie Todd causes bizarre, hilarious, and unexpected public scenes: Seventy synchronized dancers in storefront windows, "ghostbusters" running through the New York Public Library, and the annual no-pants subway ride. At TEDxBloomington he shows how his group, Improv Everywhere, uses these scenes to bring people together.

• What is the most absurd thing you’ve chosen to be a part of?
• What are the dangerous of group-think as it relates to choices we make?
• Share a story about a time when you became close with strangers over a common issue.
• Is this guy doing something that is good, or something that is distracting and useless?  Why?
• Do you think that you could network something like what is seen in the video, so that people choose to join you?

Theme - Miracle's Boys

Write an essay:  What is the theme of Miracle's Boys?  Respond using the following format:  TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer.

TS: The theme of Miracle's Boys is _____________.
SD:  The first example of ______________ is when...
Elab: This shows ______________ because...
SD:
Elab:
SD:
Elab:
Closer:

Miracle's Boys - Ch. 17 Summary

Write a Four-Sentence Summary about Ch. 17.  Make sure it includes the most important information and it's in chronological order.

New Prediction

You posted your predictions after Ch. 11.  Now that we know that Charlie got in trouble at the end of Ch. 13, make a new prediction of what will happen now.  (4-5 sentences).

Miracle's Boys - Ending

After reading Ch. 11, predict what will happen from here.  (4-5 sentences)