Honors Speech

Hey guys, I can't get the rubric to format correctly so I am attaching it to this post by only posting the highest score requirements.
Assignment: Write a speech either opposing the death penalty or supporting the death penalty. Use facts and true stories to support your ideas.

Speaks Clearly
Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.
Time-Limit
Presentation is 5-6 minutes long.
Vocabulary
Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Extends audience vocabulary by defining words that might be new to most of the audience.
Uses Complete Sentences
Always (99-100% of time) speaks in complete sentences.
Content
Shows a full understanding of the topic.
Volume
Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members throughout the presentation.
Posture and Eye Contact
Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

seven crucial questions

THE SEVEN CRUCIAL QUESTIONS
1. Who is the protagonist? antagonist?
2. Describe the setting/locale.
3. Describe the central conflict/problem the protagonist
is facing? Is it psychological, physical, or both?
4. Describe three ways the character's personality is
revealed. (actions, words, others' words, etc.)
5. List and explain the six stages of plot.
6. Describe the mood using at least five expressions.
7. What is the theme/message of the story?

*Watch a TV sitcom and answer the following questions for 10/26 and 10/27
* Copy questions into notebook. You must answer all questions for each short story read.

Death Penalty Presentation

Assignment: Research the death penalty and it's pro's and con's. Choose a side and write a 5-6 minute speech defending your opinion. The rubic will be posted after this blog.

Everyone

We have been working on the Witness Test this week. Some classes are done, but some are not. You know who you are. We need to work on understanding that a test is considered formal writing and must be answered as such. We will be starting Act II and III soon, and I am working on some ideas for teaching this. Be sure to have your writing conference notes in class. Thanks

blue 1st, 3rd, and 4th

Today, I handed out the study guide for the Act I witness test. I have posted copies of the slide show outside my door and sent emails to everyone who has email on my list. STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! Remember to write your rough draft before class and you can have the three by five index card. Good Luck, Kimberly Guinn

Everyone

Sorry, I haven't posted in a few days. Life got kind of hectic. Everyone is in one of two places. Either you are working on the study guide with a test the next class meeting or you are still reading the witness. Everyone is still working on the writing conferences. Thanks to everyone who came in early to work. Your bonus will be worth your effort. This is still open to people who haven't done their conference yet. Thanks again! This week will be a tough one. 3rd and 4th honors (white day I think) will be having the test on Tuesday. I will be out, so don't cheat! Everyone else will be getting to the point of study guide and test by the end of the week. I hope to finish all conferences by the end of the week and start writing soon. DON'T FORGET TO STUDY FOR YOUR SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION QUIZ.

10/11 1st

Today we worked on our writing conferences and read the witness. Subordinating conjuction quiz next class

4th 10/10- honors

I introduced the blog in class
We took a subordinating conjunction quiz (if you did not pass, you will retake on Wednesday)
We worked on writing conferences. I have two left in class, so Wednesday we can get those done and start writing. DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING BEFORE THEN!

We read some of Witness-
Important Questions:
How does esther catching johnny revees doing something less than preacher-like endanger her and her family?
How does sara chickering demonstrate unconscious racism?
How can the sermon by johnny reeves about harlem be applied to today's society?
What does Fitzgerald Flitt appreciate about the flappers?

3rd- 10/10

Today we continued work on our writing conferences. We are down to the final ones and hopefully I can finish on Wednesday. I introduced the blog to everyone. I hope you guys use this tool to help yourself in my class. Finally we read some of Witness.

Important Questions for test:
How does esther catching johnny reeves doing something less than preacher-like endanger her and her families lives?

final project requirements

Final Project Requirements: Here are the requirements if you need them for the final project.
Kimberly Guinn
Pebblebrook High School
Mableton, GA
9th Literature

Instruction for anthologies
Constitutes 250 points as a grade for the school term Spring 2006
Due in May on day of your final exam for this class

Requirements:
ALL ANTHOLOGIES MUST BE TYPED
Each must be at least one page long
You are required to complete 10 different anthologies regular 18 for honors
If there is another author you would like to do, please see Mrs. Guinn for Approval
Use 12 point times new roman font
Use one inch margins
Run spell and grammar check
Include samples of the author's work, your personal opinions about their work, their childhood experiences, education, etc.
Must be written in your own words
Cover page- name, class, date, title
Use pictures/graphics
Must have table of contents
NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Submit in a clear project binder

*Note: Plagiarism will result in a grade of zero.

List of Authors:
1. Kate Chopin
2. James Baldwin
3. Mark Twain
4.. Maya Angelou
5. William Shakespeare
6. Lorraine Hansberry
7. William Faulkner
8. Langston Hughes
9. Ernest Hemingway
10. F. Scott Fitzgerald
11. Edgar Allen Poe






12. Guy de Maupassant
13. Charles Dickens
14. Robert Frost
15. Tori Morrison
16. Mary Shelley
17. John Steinbeck
18. Harper Lee
19. Arthur Miller
20. J.K. Rowling
21. Dan Brown
22. Sandra Cisernos

1st honors 10/10

In class today, I introduced the blog for everyone to see. We had subordinate conjunction quiz, which we will keep having until everyone passes it. We had our writing conference and only have three left during class time to do. YEAH! Finally, we worked on the silent actvities during the conference and read some of the witness.
Points from the witness important for the test:
Why Esther is in trouble when she catches Johnny Reeve doing something less than preacher like?
Why does leanora leave school and go to Sara Chickering's?
How does Sara Chickering demonstrate racism without knowing it?

4th 10/7

We had a pep rally today, so class was cut short. I introduced the blog and we continued reading Witness. We started discussing sequence, and began a flow chart and a story line. I conduct writing conferences. Any student who can come before or after school for their conference should make an appointment with me.

3rd honors 10-7

Today in class I introduced the blog, so you guys can find this. I haven't learned all the bells and whistles yet, but I am working on it. We worked on finding the sequence of Witness using a flow chart. We also began work on the story line (plot line). I continued my writing conferences. I also asked any people who could come before or after school to work for their writing conference, to come.

Welcome

Hey guys,
This is my blog for the class. Check this blog daily to see updates to what is going on in class. I will post notes, test and quiz reminders, etc. Hopefully this will become a great tool for you to use.