Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
American Literature Poetry Assignment:
You are to write a poem, somehow related to Spring, in any form you want - sonnet form, free verse, etc... It must be at least ten lines long (or four haiku). We will share our poems, in a poetry slam, on Monday, May 1, 2010.
Some information on poetry:
Rhyme scheme
Meter
Free verse
You are to write a poem, somehow related to Spring, in any form you want - sonnet form, free verse, etc... It must be at least ten lines long (or four haiku). We will share our poems, in a poetry slam, on Monday, May 1, 2010.
Some information on poetry:
Rhyme scheme
Meter
Free verse
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Friday, February 05, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Friday, December 18, 2009
Monday, November 09, 2009
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
American Literature Moops - click here for the Salem Witch Trials/ McCarthyism webquest. Answer in complete sentences (and fully) - the assignment will be due Monday.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Juniors: To register for the multiple choice portion of the quarterly assessment test:
1. Click on the Moodle link on your desktop.
2. Ignore the security warning and continue to the website.
3. Enter your user name and password - these are the same as your computer log-in (firstname.lastname/ student ID #).
4. Click on CHS ENGLISH INTERIM ASSESSMENTS 0910.
5. Add yourself to the class.
Juniors: To register for the essay portion of the quarterly assessment test:
1. Go to criterion.ets.org.
2. Click "Add a Class."
3. Enter your user name and password - these are the same as your computer log-in (firstname.lastname/ student ID #).
4. Enter the class ID (englisheca11) and the class password (warrior).
5. You are registered. When you click on the link, answer the prompt fully - this counts as a class grade.
1. Click on the Moodle link on your desktop.
2. Ignore the security warning and continue to the website.
3. Enter your user name and password - these are the same as your computer log-in (firstname.lastname/ student ID #).
4. Click on CHS ENGLISH INTERIM ASSESSMENTS 0910.
5. Add yourself to the class.
Juniors: To register for the essay portion of the quarterly assessment test:
1. Go to criterion.ets.org.
2. Click "Add a Class."
3. Enter your user name and password - these are the same as your computer log-in (firstname.lastname/ student ID #).
4. Enter the class ID (englisheca11) and the class password (warrior).
5. You are registered. When you click on the link, answer the prompt fully - this counts as a class grade.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
To set up turnitin.com accounts.
1. Go to turnitin.com.
2. If you already have an account (you should) enter your e-mail address and password. (If you've forgotten your password, click on "Forgot Password" and follow the steps.) If you're already enrolled, skip to step five.
3. If you do not have an account, click "New User." Under "New Students Start Here," click on "Create a User Profile."
4. Under "Create a New Account" click on "Student." Fill in all the blanks.
5. The class ID number for 3rd hour is: 3052217; for 5th hour it is: 3052219; for 7th hour it is: 3052220. The class enrollment password for all classes is: dbrugioni.
You should be registered in American Lit 3, 5, or 7.
1. Go to turnitin.com.
2. If you already have an account (you should) enter your e-mail address and password. (If you've forgotten your password, click on "Forgot Password" and follow the steps.) If you're already enrolled, skip to step five.
3. If you do not have an account, click "New User." Under "New Students Start Here," click on "Create a User Profile."
4. Under "Create a New Account" click on "Student." Fill in all the blanks.
5. The class ID number for 3rd hour is: 3052217; for 5th hour it is: 3052219; for 7th hour it is: 3052220. The class enrollment password for all classes is: dbrugioni.
You should be registered in American Lit 3, 5, or 7.
https://moodle.lakeridge.k12.in.us/moodle/login/index.php
1. Click on the link above.
2. Log in. You log in the same way you log into the computers.
3. Click on the class titled Mr. Brugioni.
4. Enroll yourself in the class.
1. Click on the link above.
2. Log in. You log in the same way you log into the computers.
3. Click on the class titled Mr. Brugioni.
4. Enroll yourself in the class.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
1. Research the following new weapons that were developed for use in the Great War and explain how they changed the face of war. Weapons to explore: flamethrower, tank, machine gun, submarine, airplane, and 3" mortar.
2. Explain what "no man's land" was and draw an illustration of it.
3. How was gas used as a biological weapon in the Great War? What types of gas were used, and what were their effects?
4. What was life like in the trenches for the typical German soldier?
5. True or false: You should read ch. 1 by Thursday. Answer in 5 pages or less, demonstrating grade-level appropriate control of diction and tone.
6. How did Americans view the war before American involvement? Did this opinion change once the United States was involved? If so, how?
7. What happened at Verdun that made it so notorious?
Click here to start your search. You may also use such search engine sites as Google or Yahoo, or browse Wikipedia. Remember, plagiarism is strictly prohibited! Use vivid sensory details in your answers, and don't be afraid to be unusual. Your answers are due Friday, so get crackin' wieners.
Justin Perez: Draw the following: snake, bear, square, dog.
2. Explain what "no man's land" was and draw an illustration of it.
3. How was gas used as a biological weapon in the Great War? What types of gas were used, and what were their effects?
4. What was life like in the trenches for the typical German soldier?
5. True or false: You should read ch. 1 by Thursday. Answer in 5 pages or less, demonstrating grade-level appropriate control of diction and tone.
6. How did Americans view the war before American involvement? Did this opinion change once the United States was involved? If so, how?
7. What happened at Verdun that made it so notorious?
Click here to start your search. You may also use such search engine sites as Google or Yahoo, or browse Wikipedia. Remember, plagiarism is strictly prohibited! Use vivid sensory details in your answers, and don't be afraid to be unusual. Your answers are due Friday, so get crackin' wieners.
Justin Perez: Draw the following: snake, bear, square, dog.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Journal Prompt: Novels/ 6th Hour/ 8/25/09
Think of your favorite stories, novels, and poems. What makes them special to you? Why do you enjoy them? Think of the story we have just read, "A Natural, Shadowless Clearing." How did it relate/ not relate to stories you usually enjoy?
Do you think writers and poets should follow rules, or do you think they should endeavor (always) to do something that's never been done before? Explain - honestly.
Think of your favorite stories, novels, and poems. What makes them special to you? Why do you enjoy them? Think of the story we have just read, "A Natural, Shadowless Clearing." How did it relate/ not relate to stories you usually enjoy?
Do you think writers and poets should follow rules, or do you think they should endeavor (always) to do something that's never been done before? Explain - honestly.
Monday, May 11, 2009
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