Finishing 1984

finish DJ 10 of your trusted classmate and bring to class.

Be sure to bring all 10 DJs to class tomorrow (Thurs) and make sure they are all complete.

All DJs will be due on Friday 12/2

The 1984 Test will be on Monday 12/5 during F block.

The test will have multiple choice, quotation IDs and an open-response.

Things to do when you get bored on Thanksgiving weekend:

1. Read Pt. 3 Chs 1-2 (up to page 260) in 1984
2. Do DJ 8

We will spend extra time in class next week on DJ exchanges for 6, 7 & 8

3. Review 1984 Vocab words (75-100 on the list)-->There will be a quiz on Wednesday 11/30.

HONORS:
4. Break down Orwell's essay "Politics and the English Language" into it's key parts (Intro, Thesis, Body Paragraphs with: Topics, Support, & Analysis, Conclusion. For each key part, paraphrase (put it in your own words) what Orwell argues. Then evaluate Orwell's argument an explain what you think of it. 1-2 pages in length, typed. This is due Wednesday 11/30.

Also, please remember to get your copy of "Purple Hibiscus"

Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Vocabulary from 1984

Due Wednesday 11/23:
Write a sentence using each of the 25 vocab words. Honors: write a paragraph using all 25 words (all sentences relate to same subject).

The Quiz will be on Monday 11/28 (ice) / Tues 11/29 (fire)

HW in addition to reading:

Due Wednesday 11/16:
1. Make flashcards for words 75-100 (orifice to conceivably) with word, definition & synonyms from http://www.vocabulary.com/lists/24210

We will meet briefly all together on Wednesday to discuss the expectations for the fishbowl on Friday 11/18 during G block. Everyone, not just honors students, will have a task during the fishbowl.

For English Honors students:
1. Read "Politics and the English Language" (Handout) by Friday 11/18.
2. Check the link to the left for Term 2 Outside Reading: Purple Hibiscus. Obtain this book by end of November. Read it by January 13th, 2011.
3. The Fishbowl for "The Kingdom of This World" will be on Friday 11/18 during G block combined.

1984 Vocabulary

check out this site if you find yourself needing help with vocabulary while reading 1985.

http://www.vocabulary.com/lists/24210

1984 Reading & Double Entry Journal Schedule

11/7/11 (Ice)
HW: Pt 1 Chs. 1-3 (37); DJ 1

11/8/11 (Fire)
HW: Pt 1 Chs. 1-3 (37); DJ 1

11/9 (Fire&Ice)
HW: Ch 4 (48)
DJ 2

11/10 (F&I)
HW: Chs. 5-6 (69)
DJ 3

11/11
No School

11/14 (Ice)
Chs. 7-8 (104)
DJ 4

11/15 (Fire)
Chs. 7-8 (104)
DJ 4

11/16 (F&I)
Pt 2 Chs 1-2 (126)
DJ 5

11/17 (F&I)
Chs 3-4 (147)
DJ 6

11/18 (F&I)
Chs 5-8 (179)
DJ 7

11/21 (Ice)
Chs 9-10 (224)

11/22 (Fire)
Chs 9-10 (224)

11/23 (half-day)
Pt 3 Chs 1-2 (260)
DJ 8

11/24
No School

11/25
No School

11/28 (Ice)
Pt 3 Chs 3-4 (282)
DJ 9

11/29 (Fire)
Pt 3 Chs 3-4 (282)
DJ 9

11/30
Chs 5-6
DJ 10

12/1 (half-day)
HW: Review SG

12/2
DJs Due
HW: Review SG

12/5 (Ice)
Test on 1984

12/6 (Fire)
Test on 1984