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Anthem Exam

Anthem Exam Part I- Today, Part II-Tomorrow!

Hero's Journey

“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” -Joseph Campbell

How does the Hero's Journey apply to Equality in Anthem?

Reminder- Finish the novella for tomorrow! Complete the Hero's Journey graphic organizer and three examples of theme!

Test Monday :)

Civil Disobedience and Social Change

• Calculated Acts Introduction

• Answer the following:
• Do you know what this event is?
• What do you think these people are resisting or trying to change?
• What words would you use to describe their actions?
• Do you think they were successful in making a big change happen? Why or why not?

• Watch Civil Disobedience and Social Change ~ Video Segment » The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross

• Quote to think about: "One has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws"- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Based on the images, film, and quote, define civil disobedience.

• List three acts that Equality has committed that are acts of civil disobedience.

• Use quotes to support!

Thursday, December 11th

Today in English 9:

• Quiz on Chapters 1 & 2
• Close Reading Activity- Chapters 1 & 2

HW: Chapters 3-6 and Questions. Use quotes!

Reminder: Vocabulary Review Quiz tomorrow! Study units 1-4. The quiz will be fill in the blank, defining the word based on context, and connotations.

Tuesday, December 9th

Today in English 9:

• Discuss Chapter 1- Point of View, Setting, Characterization
• Work on Projects

Monday, December 8th

Today in English 9:

• Introduction to Anthem
• Profession Assignments:
• What is your job?
• What are the negatives?
• What are the positives?
• Introduce Reading Schedule
• Begin Chapter 1

Friday, December 5th

Today in English 9:

• Vocab Quiz- Unit 4
• Share your paragraphs with your group members and edit each other's work
• Make sure you are using quotes and citations to prove your point
• Each point you make must be supported with evidence from your research
• Collaborate to write your statement of intent:
• Introduction: Introduces what the problem you would like to solve is and why that is important
• Body paragraphs: Paragraphs from your group explaining the problem
• Conclusion: How your society will solve this problem!
• Statement of intent is due Monday!

If you didn't make it to see Twelve Angry Jurors last night, you have three more chances: tonight @ 7, tomorrow @ 2 or 7.

Thursday, December 4th

Today in English 9:

• Notes need to be done by halfway through the period. 

• Collaborate to write your statement of intent. 

• Each group member should write a paragraph about the information they found and have it ready for tomorrow.

Reminder: 12 Angry Jurors opens tonight, 7pm, LPHS Foyer! Come out and support your classmates and see a great show!

HW: Paragraph, Quizlet- 3 Exercises

QUIZ TOMORROW-UNIT 4!

Monday, December 2nd

Today in English 9:

• Independent Reading (5-10 minutes)
• Class discussion on "Eye of the Beholder"/ "Number 12 Looks Just Like You"
• Introduce Project
• Begin research

HW: Vocabulary Writing Assignment (see below for link)

Upcoming Assignments

Homework for this week:

• Tuesday- Vocabulary Writing Assignment Unit 4
• Wednesday- 3 exercises on Quizlet
• Don't forget to login!
• Thursday- 3 more exercises on Quizlet
• Vocabulary Quiz on Friday!

Monday, December 1st

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving and enjoyed their days off.
Today in English 9:

• Turn in vocabulary journals to be checked
• Get into groups based on your vision of a perfect world
• Watch "Number 12 Looks Just Like You"-
• Answer the following questions:
• What is the society trying to accomplish?
• How do things go wrong and lead to a dystopia?
• What are the characteristics of a dystopia?
• Introduce Utopian Project
• Begin research