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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

How to insert a header with page number

In microsoft word...

Click on the INSERT tab
Click on PAGE NUMBER
Click on TOP OF PAGE
Click on PLAIN NUMBER 3, which show the number in the upper right hand corner of the page
Type your last name before the page number (no hyphens or dashes)

Highlight your last name and the number and change the font and size...
Click on HOME
Change font to TIMES NEW ROMAN
Change size to 12

Click on HEADER AND FOOTER TOOLS
Click on CLOSE HEADER AND FOOTER

That's it!

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Midsummer Project

As a final assessment for reading A Midsummer Night’s Dream, you must choose one of the following five projects to complete.

DUE:  Monday, May 6th


1. MOVIE POSTER

On a piece of poster board, create an advertisement for A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  Include the following:

ü  Title and author of the play

ü  Appropriate, relevant illustrations to decorate the poster.

ü  At least one important quote from the play which represents one of the themes.

ü  A symbol which represents some aspect of the play

ü  Write a one-page, typed wedding announcement for any of the engaged couples and attach to the back.

 
2. COLLAGES

Complete two 8x10 collages that represent one of the couples.  One should represent the male (Oberon, Theseus, Demetrius, Lysander) and one should represent the female (Helena, Hippolyta, Hermia, Titania).

ü  Each collage must cover the page and can include words.

ü  The collages should represent how the couple perceives themselves as individuals (how do they see themselves).

Be creative!


3. MONOLOGUE/SOLILOQUY

Memorize a monologue or soliloquy from Midsummer Night’s Dream.  You can find a list of them at: http://www.shakespeare-monologues.org/plays/13?g=3

ü  It must be a speech of at least 15 lines.

ü  You must act it out. Emotions should be appropriate for the context of the speech.

ü  Prepare both a description of the scene and a description of the character.

ü  Develop a program to go with the monologue.

Be creative!  Go all out and dress up and add props.
 

MOVIE POSTER PROJECT RUBRIC


Title and author of play                                                                      15        _______

Appropriate, relevant illustrations                                                     20        _______

Appropriate quote                                                                               20        _______

Appropriate symbol                                                                            20        _______

Wedding Announcement                                                                            25       _______


Total                                                                                                   100      _______
 

MONOLOGUE/SOLILOGUY PROJECT RUBRIC

Memorized in its entirety                                                                    20        _______

Performed for class with appropriate tone                                          20        _______

Summary of the plot of the scene                                                       20        _______

Description of the character                                                                20        _______

Preparation of a program promoting your monologue                        20        _______

Total                                                                                                   100      _______


COLLAGE PROJECT RUBRIC


Collages:

Two 8x10 collages completely covered                                            20        _______

Collage #1 clearly represents one of the

couple’s self-perceptions                                                       20        _______

Clearly#2 clearly represents second

            couple’s self-perceptions                                                        20        _______

Creativity                                                                                            20        _______

Variety                                                                                                20        _______

Total                                                                                                   100      _______

Friday, March 22, 2013

9th Grade Research Paper Sentence Outline

Using the information you have gathered in your research, write an outline (typed in MLA format) for your paper using the following format. Each letter and number should be a sentence. The roman numerals will be the same as what I wrote.

                                                            Title (Country Name Outline)

I. Introduction
     A. Hook
          1. If you're hook is more than one sentence, continue it here.
     B. Thesis
     C. Main points

II. Body
     A. Topic Sentence
     B. Background information
          1. If it is more than one sentence, continue here.
          2. And here, if needed (not required).
     C. Evidence
     D. Analysis
          1. Continue here if needed.
     E. Background
     F. Evidence
     G. Analysis

Repeat the body paragraph for the number of topic sentences you have (3, 4, or 5)

V, VI, or VII. Conclusion
     A. Restate thesis
     B. Restate topic sentences
          1. Continue here if more than one sentence needed.
     C. Something new

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Research Paper Topics - Period 2

Please comment on this post with three choices for your research paper topic. Include your first and last name in the comment. Look at previous comments to see what is already taken. Due by the beginning of period 2 tomorrow.

Research Paper Topics - Period 4

Please comment on this post with three choices for your research paper topic. Include your first and last name in the comment. Look at previous comments to see what is already taken. Due by the beginning of period 4 tomorrow.

Friday, February 15, 2013

9th Grade Research Paper Topics - Period 6

Next week, you will start your research paper assignment. You will be researching a country for this project. Please comment on this post with your top three choices for countries, numbered in order (ex: #1= first choice, #2= second choice, #3= third choice). Each country can only be assigned to one student. Look at the previous comments to ensure your three choices haven't already been requested. I will give the first commenter their first choice, so please look at the previous comments and don't pick countries that have already been chosen.

You must comment by Tuesday at 8:00am to receive credit for this assignment.

The only country you cannot choose is The United States of America.

9th Grade Research Paper Topics - Period 1

Next week, you will start your research paper assignment. You will be researching a country for this project. Please comment on this post with your top three choices for countries, numbered in order (ex: #1= first choice, #2= second choice, #3= third choice). Each country can only be assigned to one student. Look at the previous comments to ensure your three choices haven't already been requested. I will give the first commenter their first choice, so please look at the previous comments and don't pick countries that have already been chosen.

You must comment by Tuesday at 8:00am to receive credit for this assignment.

The only country you cannot choose is The United States of America.