Analysis Essay Grading

I am working on grading the analysis essays.  It is slow going.  I will not be finishing them all this weekend, but they will definitely be finished early next week.

Test Grades!!

As promised, all test grades are now in the grade book.  I will work on essays this weekend, and if all goes well, everything will be entered by Sunday.

Have a great weekend!  See you Tuesday (I'm out Monday at a conference).

Unit 1 Test

Don't forget our Unit 1 test is tomorrow, Thursday, September 27th.  Make sure you study so you can do well.  

Unit 1 Test Review

Thursday will be our unit 1 test.  Wednesday we will be reviewing the information that is on the test.  I am posting the review here.

English III Unit 1 Review 

Know the classroom rules: 5 m/c questions

Know the stories we read and their authors. 

5 short answers: You must use complete sentences to get full credit.

Author’s purpose in “On Compassion” was to be aware of those less fortunate and show compassion

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In “The Joy of Reading and Writing” the author’s purpose was to encourage young people to better themselves.  He told them they could do this through learning to read and write.

In “The Life You Save May be Your Own” you will have to define internal and external conflict, and give an example from the story.

In “The Worn Path” what does the phoenix (or Phoenix) represent? Rebirth

Fill in the blank:  Words are from the stories.  Go to those stories and find the sentence the word is in (it’s blue and bold).  That is the sentence I used.  The first time it appears is the one I used.

Desolate and Ominous from “The Life You Save May be Your Own.”

Grave and Obstinate from “The Worn Path.”

Know the parts of the plot chart and be able to label the plot chart.

Know that the first thing that went in the top left hand corner of the letters we wrote was the date.  Also know that the last thing we write before signing the letter is sincerely.

Know your heading and how to write it correctly.

Online Textbook Instructions

You can access our text book online by doing the following:

Log into Killeenisd.org
Click parents and students
Scroll down and click on Pearson (this is our book)
Log in and you will find the book in your class.

"A Worn Path"

Here is the audio for the short story

.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-6FxbwiWuE

How to do a Vocabulary Mind Map

Vocabulary Mind Map

The Yellow Wallpaper Analysis Essay (Due Monday, September 24)

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Stetson

15A: Write an analytical essay of sufficient length (no more than 1 page typed) that includes effective introduction and concluding paragraphs (i), a clear thesis (iii), a clear organized paper explaining ideas (iv), relevant evidence and well-chosen details (v).

1.     Identify the main character in "The Yellow Wallpaper." Be sure to describe his or her traits, motivations, and/or feelings and explain how these actions contribute to the sequence of events in the story.

2.     Analyze how a main character develops over the course of the story "The Yellow Wallpaper." What is the source of his/her conflict? Examine how he/she interacts with other characters and how those relationships influence the plot.

3.     Analyze how Charlotte Perkins Stetson's plot structure creates such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise. Be sure to use textual details to explain and support your ideas.

4.     Explain how the narrator in Charlotte Perkins Stetson’s "The Yellow Wallpaper", changes from the beginning of the story to the end. Identify major conflicts (internal or external) that the character must overcome. What do we learn about the character through direct or indirect characterization? Use descriptive details so that your readers have a vivid picture of this character.

  

        Essay must be typed:  1-2 pages
     
        Times New Roman, 12 point font, Double Spaced, 1 inch margins, MLA heading (in header), 
         Title

        This must be printed and brought to me.  I will not accept emails.  I cannot print 180 essays.

       

The Yellow Wallpaper (9/18)

We will be reading The Yellow Wallpaper and writing an analytical essay over it.  If you are absent, or want to get a head start, below is the story and the audio.  The audio is 30 minutes long.


The Yellow Wallpaper Short Story

The Yellow Wallpaper Audio

The Joy of Reading and Writing (9/13)

The Joy of Reading and Writing Audio

Today we read "The Joy of Reading and Writing" by Sherman Alexi.  There is an audio version above.  You can also find the story on line to follow along.

The Joy of Reading and Writing Essay

Assignment:

Using complete sentences, answer each of the following questions in paragraph form.  Use at least one example of textual evidence in question 2.

1. Write a one paragraph summary.

2. What is the author's purpose?

3. How would your life be different if you were illiterate?

Make sure you have the correct MLA heading at the top LEFT of the page.

Open House

It was great meeting parents tonight.  I don't get to see many parents through the year, so tonight is always a treat.  Here is the information that was on my board.

I keep up with the class on this blog.  It is easy to navigate, and easy to go back and find assignments.

My email is sheila.coffey@killeenisd.org.  I'm best with communication through email.  I can respond much quicker than phone.  I actually prefer email.

Remind: Text 81010, and then put in the code coffey18 once you are in remind.

I'm looking forward to a great year.  Please contact me if you need anything.

Compare / Contrast Essay

Eighner used his work to expose the adversity and art of living poor, whereas Ascher provides a deeper level view on our reasons for being compassionate.  In a one page essay discuss the similarities and differences between the two authors' use of language and the common theme of compassion. 

Due beginning of class Tuesday.
May be typed or hand written (legibly)
Must be 1 full page, but can be up to 2 pages, but no more.

Full MLA heading: in the top left corner of paper (typed or handwritten)
Title: Choose your own title based on what you are writing.
1-2 pages no more, no less
Use correct grammar and language.

If typed:
Times New Roman
12 point font
Double Spaced
1" Margine

Text Structure Notes