Honors Nerds: Click here for the Christmas Truce article.

4th Hour: Once you've read Mr. Limbaugh's speech, go here and anlayaze this one. Another sheet will be provided for you.

1st and 6th Hours: Click here for the World War One Webquest.

Read the following post and fill out the accompanying sheet...

For information on loaded words and propaganda, click on the links.

Descriptive Essay: Due Tuesday, February 2, 2010.

Your paper must be:

1. Typed (at least two pages).
2. Double spaced (no added spaces b/w paragraphs).
3. In 12-point font, Times New Roman (or Thorndale AMT).
4. Proofread.
5. Fronted by a title page (title, your name, class, and date).

Write a descriptive essay about something you think is beautiful (or at least worthy of being described). It can be a scene in nature, a person, an animal, a city skyline, etc…Describe it in detail, and use plenty of colorful words and phrases (including similes, metaphors, personification, etc…see www.brugioni.blogspot.com for details). Show me (don’t tell me) what you’re seeing in a new and exciting way. If you need help, feel free to ask, though it will cost you. J For a list of descriptive words: http://www.msgarrettonline.com/descripwords.html - or just use www.google.com to find them.

You will be graded on:

1. How well you follow the prompt.
2. How well you proofread/ edit.
3. How well you use vivid, descriptive words.
4. Your introduction – was there a main idea? Did you introduce unfamiliar people/ terms to your readers?
5. Your conclusion – did you sum everything up?

“The sun, an hour above the horizon, is poised like a bloody egg upon a crest of thunderheads; the light has turned copper: in the eye portentous, in the nose sulphurous, smelling of lightning.” William Faulkner

To Create Your March2Success Account.
1. Click on https://www.march2success.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=v.home&monitorID=mid137359404&lname=Brugioni..
2. Click "Register Now"
3. Click "Student"
4. Fill in all required fields. Your username is your full first name.last name (chloe.smith), and your password is your student ID number.

If you have already enrolled in March 2 Success, you will need to enter the following information to add me as your site monitor:
monitorID = mID137359404
lastname = Brugioni

Dear Moops: Click here and read "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. We will then either have a discussion or (if you're bad) an essay and a quiz. Your call. Read.

Sincerely,
El Brugioni

3rd, 5th, 7th Hours: Click here for the online poetry assignment.

Click here for the World War 1 Webquest. Do all but the "Unreliable Narrator" question.

Click here for the "How to make a blogspot webpage link."

Frequently Asked Questions About the American Literature Research Project.

1. Why can't I type when I first open Impress?
I don't know. But by clicking on "Outline" and beginning to type and then clicking back on "Normal," you should be able to type freely.

2. What do I need on my title page?
You need your title, your name, the date, and the name of the class.

3. What is a thesis statement?
Your thesis is your main idea - your topic sentence. Tell who or what your project will be about.

4. What is a hyperlink and how do I insert one?
A hyperlink is a link to a webpage about your author that you wish to include in your presentation. To add one, first find the website you want to include and copy its URL (web address). In Impress, click "Insert," then click "Hyperlink" and paste the URL (the web address) into the box marked "Target." If you want the link to appear as something other than the URL in your presentation, type what you want it to appear as in the "Text" box. Or you can simply type the URL directly onto your slide.

5. How do I add a picture?
Basically, you do the same thing you do to add a hyperlink. Find the picture you want on the web, copy the URL (web address) and click "Insert" and then "Picture" and then "From File." Copy the URL of the picture into the box labeled "Location."

6. How do I add a video or animation?
Find a video on either www.youtube.com or google videos. Copy the URL (web address) of the video and then add it as a hyperlink. See question number four above.

7. How do I copy and paste?
To highlight what you want, either drag the mouse over it or hold down Control and "A." To copy, hold down Control and "C." To paste, hold down Control and "V."

Click here to access the study guide for A Separate Peace.

Click here to play to Lord of the Flies review game.

Click here for health survey!

American Literature Students: Click here for the Salem Witch Trials and McCarthyism Webquest - Answer carefully and fully and in complete sentences. (This assignment is for Friday. On Thursday, do the Criteron assignment below.)

Criterion Assignment - November 13, 2008.

1. Go to http://criterion28.ets.org/cwe/.
2. Click on "Go to the Criterion Student Website."
3. Click on "Log In."
4. Enter your username and password. For most, the username will be first name, a period, then last name, all lowercase (ex: chloe.smith) and the password will be your student ID number. If this is not the case, and you cannot remember your username and password, see the sub, for he/she has a list.
(Some already have accounts from another class; this is fine, so log in that way. If you cannot log in, type in Open Office and then save to your Ifolders.)
5. Click "Continue."
6. Click on the essay that corresponds to your class: 4th Hour Honors = "Inspiring Teacher," 10th grade = "Leadership," and American Literature = "Fictional Character."
8. Get typing! You should type at least five paragraphs, and have the whole of the hour with which to work. Proofread and edit carefully!

Hawthorne Quiz - 60 points

Answer the following questions carefully, using complete sentences and well-structured paragraphing. Be sure to answer all parts of each question!

1. Why do you think Dr. Heidegger conducted his experiment? What do you think he learned from it? What about his guests – what did they learn? Cite at least three specific examples from the text to support your answers.

2. Were the events of “Young Goodman Brown” a dream or reality? Using specific and relevant examples from your reading, explain your answer in a well-written paragraph.

3. How does Reverend Hooper’s black veil function as a symbol in the story? Trace Hooper’s use of the veil and its effects on him and the people of his community. What does the black veil symbolize?

[Extra Credit] After reading these three stories, you should have a good idea about Hawthorne’s thoughts on human nature. How does he see society? What are his views on human nature? Choose at least one character from each story to illustrate your answer.

Hello everybody. As you can see, I am not here today. You've worn me to the nub, and I need a day to recuperate. (I actually need a year or so, but this is beside the point.)

Anyway, your assignments.

1st and 6th Hours: Get the two Lord of the Flies vocabulary sheets from the sub, and use the one (the definitions) to do the other (the two-sided fill in the blank page). Also, be sure that you have read pp. 1-28 in the novel. There will be a quiz Monday.

3rd Hour: Get the "Minister's Black Veil" grammar sheet from the sub, and do it. The sub will collect it at the end of the hour. Also, finish reading "The Minister's Black Veil."

4th Hour: If you've not already done so, get the new Things Fall Apart vocabulary activity. (Those who didn't attend the field trip have already done it.) Also, be sure you've read ch. 14-19 by Monday.

5th and 7th Hour: Click here to read "Young Goodman Brown." There will be a quiz Monday.

Enjoy my absence and behave. I'll see you Monday (hopefully).

Best,
Signor Brugioni

In some states, legislators have debated whether teenagers should be required to maintain a “C” grade average in school before receiving a driver’s license. Some people think this would be a good policy because having passing grades shows that students are responsible enough to be good drivers. Other people think such a policy would not be appropriate because they see no relationship between grades in school and driving skills. In your opinion, should teenagers be required to maintain a “C” average in school before receiving a driver’s license? In your essay, take a position on this question. You may write about either one of the two points of view given, or you may present a different point of view on this question. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Assignment Name:
Gr 10 Good Grades

To create a Criterion account...

1. Go to http://criterion28.ets.org/cwe/.
2. Click on "Go to the Criterion Student Website."
3. Click on "Register."
4. Type the Access ID and the Password - I will write them on the board.
5. Fill in your information.
a. Your username is your first name, a period, and your last name: daniel.brugioni
b. Your password is your four digit student ID number.
c. If you have an e-mail address, please enter it!
6. Click on the essay that corresponds to your class: 10th grade = "Good Grades," and 11th grade = "Community Service."
7. Get typing!

If you already have a Criterion account.

1. Go to http://criterion28.ets.org/cwe/.
2. Click on "Go to the Criterion Student Website."
3. Click on "Add Class."
4. Enter your username and password (I will give it to you.)
5. Click "Continue."
6. Type the Access ID and the Password - I will write them on the board. Click continue.
7. Click on the essay that corresponds to your class: 10th grade = "Good Grades," and 11th grade = "Community Service."
8. Get typing!