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BROWN TEXT BOOK RETURNED? in Google Classroom

BROWN TEXT BOOK RETURNED?

Make sure you turn your textbook in!

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Letter to Your Future Self in Google Classroom

Letter to Your Future Self

Use an address that you know someone will be at in June of 2025 - or you can submit a hard copy and use the website attached to send yourself an email. But if you know you'll be graduating from VHS, a hard copy is a better call, because it's fun to get mail :) Also, if your letter gets returned,

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R&J Character Tree (Review) in Google Classroom

R&J Character Tree (Review)

Fill out the tree using the character in the play. 

Characters:
Lord Montague
Lady Montague
Romeo
Benvolio
Balthasar
Lord Capulet
Lady Capulet
Juliet
Tybalt
Nurse
Peter
Samson
Gregory
Prince Escalus
Mercutio
Friar Lawrence
Friar John
County Paris
Apothecary
Page (to Paris)
Chief Watchman
Three Musicians
An Officer
Citizens of Verona (all-inclusive)

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R&J Post-Reading Review (Crossword Puzzle) in Google Classroom

R&J Post-Reading Review (Crossword Puzzle)

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R&J Post-Reading (Fill-in-the-Blank) in Google Classroom

R&J Post-Reading (Fill-in-the-Blank)

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SEM 2 INB in Google Classroom

SEM 2 INB

Put each entry on a new page!

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R&J Act 5 in Google Classroom

R&J Act 5

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R&J Act 4 Q's in Google Classroom

R&J Act 4 Q's

The coloring page is just for fun :)

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R&J Act III Questions (Scenes 1-3) in Google Classroom

R&J Act III Questions (Scenes 1-3)

Due before class starts.

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R&J Act III (Scenes 4 & 5) in Google Classroom

R&J Act III (Scenes 4 & 5)

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R&J Act II Questions in Google Classroom

R&J Act II Questions

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R&J Act I  in Google Classroom

R&J Act I

The coloring page is just for fun :)
The comic is to help with understanding (other resources will be posted to help you in a materials post).

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R&J Pre-Reading Focus Freewrite in Google Classroom

R&J Pre-Reading Focus Freewrite

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1984 Post-Simulation Reflection in Google Classroom

1984 Post-Simulation Reflection

Include a picture of your infractions. 

This should be written in MLA format with proper header formatting. 

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Shakespeare A&E Biography in Google Classroom

Shakespeare A&E Biography

Due after the open-note quiz on Wednesday (5/25).
This is a listening exercise that CANNOT be made up after the quiz on 5/25. Filowitz will give you a hard copy of the video outline - it is due when the film is over. It will be returned to you to use for the quiz.

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1984 Post-Socratic Seminar Reflection in Google Classroom

1984 Post-Socratic Seminar Reflection

Complete after your turn in the Pilot's seat. 

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1984 Socratic Seminar Prep Sheet in Google Classroom

1984 Socratic Seminar Prep Sheet

Your whole department may work together, but you'll need to divide yourself into subgroups of 2-3 people. Also, Big Filowitz recommends putting things in your own words for discussion purposes, because two of you may be in the Pilot circle at the same time and you do not want to have the exact same answer. You also do not know what questions you will be asked, and therefore need to prepare for all of them. Big Filowitz will discuss the format of the Socratic Seminar Today. You will have today and tomorrow in class to prepare, then on Friday, the Seminar will commence. 

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DAY 1 - SIMULATION FOCUS FREEWRITE in Google Classroom

DAY 1 - SIMULATION FOCUS FREEWRITE

DAY 1 - FOCUS FREE WRITE:
Reflect on your experience yesterday - how did you feel? There are questions on the Google doc below to help guide you, if you don't know what to write.

Respond on the attached doc and submit BEFORE YOU LEAVE CLASS TODAY! No late submissions. NONE.

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1984 Character Profiles in Google Classroom

1984 Character Profiles

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1984 Simulation Department Identity in Google Classroom

1984 Simulation Department Identity

You will be working in Departments within the Party for the Simulation. Today, you will be placed in your department. You Department needs to select a Team Leader (who makes sure the team stays on track). Your Department will need to:

Choose a Department name (something that would make sense in the world of 1984), 
Write up a short description of what your department does to contribute to The Party - (turn that in here), 
Create a Department Flag with your Department Name, Logo, and Motto.
You MUST TURN IN A HARD-COPY OF YOUR Department Flag.

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1984 Simulation Permission Form in Google Classroom

1984 Simulation Permission Form

Have your parents read and fill out this form to give consent for you to participate in our 3-day-long simulation (only taking place during school hours on-campus from 5/11 to 5/13). If you have any questions or concerns, please email Ms. Filowitz at [email protected] or call at (714) 996-4970 x10501 - email is preferred because the phone goes straight to voicemail during school hours. 


You will get participation points for submitting your permission slip.

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1984 SIMULATION PERMISSION SLIP RETURNED in Google Classroom

1984 SIMULATION PERMISSION SLIP RETURNED

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Part 3 - Chapters 3 & 4 in Google Classroom

Part 3 - Chapters 3 & 4

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1984 Part 3 - Chapters 5 & 6 Work (LAST PART!) in Google Classroom

1984 Part 3 - Chapters 5 & 6 Work (LAST PART!)

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Are You An American Prole?  in Google Classroom

Are You An American Prole?

Go though and answer the following questions. Add up your score at the end and complete the reflection. You will have until Monday of next week to do this on your own time. We will will it class discussion.

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Part 3 - Chapters 1 & 2 in Google Classroom

Part 3 - Chapters 1 & 2

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1984 - P2 - Ch. 8-10 in Google Classroom

1984 - P2 - Ch. 8-10

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1984 - Part 2 - Chapters 5-7 in Google Classroom

1984 - Part 2 - Chapters 5-7

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1984 - P2 - Ch. 3 & 4 in Google Classroom

1984 - P2 - Ch. 3 & 4

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1984 - P2 - Ch. 1 & 2 in Google Classroom

1984 - P2 - Ch. 1 & 2

4 points a question

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1984 -  P1 - Ch. 7&8 in Google Classroom

1984 - P1 - Ch. 7&8

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MEDIA MANIPULATION in Google Classroom

MEDIA MANIPULATION

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1984 - Part 1- Ch. 5&6 in Google Classroom

1984 - Part 1- Ch. 5&6

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1984 P1 - Ch. 3 & 4 in Google Classroom

1984 P1 - Ch. 3 & 4

We will discuss Chapters 1-4 on Tuesday.

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Orwell - Author Bio & Info in Google Classroom

Orwell - Author Bio & Info

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1984 - Chapters 1 & 2 in Google Classroom

1984 - Chapters 1 & 2

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1984 - Essential Questions & Anticipation Guide in Google Classroom

1984 - Essential Questions & Anticipation Guide

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POST Plot Twist Video Here  in Google Classroom

POST Plot Twist Video Here

Only one person in your group needs to submit it.

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GE Final Essay in Google Classroom

GE Final Essay

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GE Annotations in Google Classroom

GE Annotations

Turn in your annotations via hard copy by just submitting your book in class, but if you did it digitally, you can submit it here. You DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT ANYTHING HERE IF YOU SUBMIT THE HARD COPY. I will use this assignment to record your scores so that you can see them.


Turn in March 28 - eligible for FULL credit
Turn in March 29 - eligible for 3/4 Credit
Turn in March 30 - eligible for 1/2 credit
After March 30th - NO CREDIT!

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GE Post-Reading in Google Classroom

GE Post-Reading

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GE PLOT TWIST! Creative Writing Group Activity in Google Classroom

GE PLOT TWIST! Creative Writing Group Activity

You may pick your own groups - you may work alone, or with up to 3 other people (MAX group size = FOUR PEOPLE, unless we have an uneven number and Filowitz needs to adjust). But it's easier to write with a few people, than with a large group!
You will have all day in class on Tuesday and Wednesday to work on your stories.
Finish the story in two pages or less in a unique way - take creative license and have fun!
You will present your story to the class (time-pending) on Monday (3/28), so you need to come up with a 1-2 minute re-telling of your story in video format - upload your video to Google Classroom by 3/28 and we will watch them on Monday. If you want, you can each record a different section and of your story and edit them together, or each submit your own. The story you submit will be the same for all group members - just each turn it (even though it's the same work) on on Google Classroom for bookkeeping purposes.

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GE Pre-Reading in Google Classroom

GE Pre-Reading

This is due Friday @ 11:59 PM, but you will only have a little bit on in-class time to work on them (see my note in the Stream for more info). I'm posting them now, if you have time to get a headstart.

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Charles Dickens Webquest  in Google Classroom

Charles Dickens Webquest

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Charles Dickens A&E Biography in Google Classroom

Charles Dickens A&E Biography

You can either fill this out online, or do it by hand and take a photo that you attach. 

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Ancient Ipod - Odyssey Review in Google Classroom

Ancient Ipod - Odyssey Review

On his journey, Odysseus happened to bring his iPod – he had it with him as he traveled to the Land of the Lotus Eaters, listened to tunes as he fought Polyphemus, and scrolled through songs as he encountered Circe and Calypso.

But his because Odysseus’ iPod is ancient, it only held 10 songs - The question: What 10 songs did Odysseus have on his iPod (name of song & artist who sings/performs it) AND WRITE AT LEAST TWO SENTENCES FOR EACH SONG EXPLAINING WHY HE HAD THAT PARTICULAR SONG.

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Q2 INB in Google Classroom

Q2 INB

Attach your doc - remember to start each entry on a new page!

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Books 21-23 in Google Classroom

Books 21-23

You will have time in class to work on this tomorrow.

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Book 12 in Google Classroom

Book 12

Due at the end of the period of the day on Friday.

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GM & Hero's Journey - Day 5 in Google Classroom

GM & Hero's Journey - Day 5

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GM & Hero's Journey - Day 4 in Google Classroom

GM & Hero's Journey - Day 4

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Greek Gods & Hero's Journey - Day 3 in Google Classroom

Greek Gods & Hero's Journey - Day 3

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Greek Gods & Hero's Journey - Day 2 in Google Classroom

Greek Gods & Hero's Journey - Day 2

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Greek Mythology (GM) & Hero's Journey (HJ) - Day 1 in Google Classroom

Greek Mythology (GM) & Hero's Journey (HJ) - Day 1

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Book 10 Q's in Google Classroom

Book 10 Q's

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Book 9 - The Odyssey in Google Classroom

Book 9 - The Odyssey

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The Odyssey Pre-Reading Assignment in Google Classroom

The Odyssey Pre-Reading Assignment

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TKAM ANNOTATIONS in Google Classroom

TKAM ANNOTATIONS

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TKAM Ch. 29-31 in Google Classroom

TKAM Ch. 29-31

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TKAM Ch. 27-28 in Google Classroom

TKAM Ch. 27-28

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Ch. 22-23 in Google Classroom

Ch. 22-23

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TKAM CH. 24-26 in Google Classroom

TKAM CH. 24-26

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TKAM Ch. 20-21 in Google Classroom

TKAM Ch. 20-21

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TKAM Chapters 17-19 in Google Classroom

TKAM Chapters 17-19

Use the attached explanation of persuasive techniques for Atticus' Closing Arguments.

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Ch. 15 & 16 in Google Classroom

Ch. 15 & 16

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TKAM Chapters 12-14 in Google Classroom

TKAM Chapters 12-14

I did this one on a Google Doc for you - but it took FOREVER, so I'll probably switch back to fillable PDFs after this. You can turn in either version.


Make a copy of the writing assignment and submit it.

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TKAM Chapters 9-11 in Google Classroom

TKAM Chapters 9-11

Make a copy of the writing prompt and submit.

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TKAM Ch. 7 & 8 in Google Classroom

TKAM Ch. 7 & 8

You can either edit your pdf, or print and take a photo/scan of each page of your work.

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TKAM - Chapters 1-6 in Google Classroom

TKAM - Chapters 1-6

We will have a quiz on these chapters when we get back on 11/29.

I'm attaching a pdf of the Student Workbook, however, even with a pdf filler, it's a bit difficult to work on digitally because of the funky formatting - that's why I made you hard copies. If you opt to do your work digitally, you can work directly on your copy of the pdf OR (and this is the preferred method) take a photo of each page completed and submit as attachments to this assignment. Both methods are fully acceptable.


The Writing Prompts are on a separate doc - you can write them directly on their. The prompts are supposed to be fun/creative, so let yourself have fun with them (if possible).

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TKAM Pre-Reading (Packet) in Google Classroom

TKAM Pre-Reading (Packet)

Take a picture of each page of your packet and submit it through Google Classroom

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THOMS ANNOTATIONS in Google Classroom

THOMS ANNOTATIONS

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THOMS CULTURAL HERITAGE POSTER PROJECT in Google Classroom

THOMS CULTURAL HERITAGE POSTER PROJECT

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THOMS Pg. 92-END of Book in Google Classroom

THOMS Pg. 92-END of Book

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THOMS Pg. 84-91 in Google Classroom

THOMS Pg. 84-91

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THOMS Pg. 62-83 in Google Classroom

THOMS Pg. 62-83

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THOMS Pgs. 49-61 in Google Classroom

THOMS Pgs. 49-61

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THOMS Pg. 35-48 in Google Classroom

THOMS Pg. 35-48

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THOMS - Pg. 26-34 (RAQ)
 in Google Classroom

THOMS - Pg. 26-34 (RAQ)

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THOMS Pg. 12-25 Q's in Google Classroom

THOMS Pg. 12-25 Q's

REMINDER: For the Double-Journal Entries, you will need to contextualize the quote and then apply one of the analytical questions below to it. DO NOT make all the connections personal - the goal is for you to demonstrate your ability to analyze a quote effectively.
Make a personal or global connection to the quote.
Make a prediction based on the content of the quote.
Analyze the significance of the quote as it relates to the development of the plot.
Analyze the significance of the quote as it relates to the development of a character.
Explain how the quote changes your opinion of a character or plotline.
Explain how this quote confuses the plot.
Describe, in detail, why you find that this quote is important or well said.
Below is a list of some possible ways to start your quote/response:

“I wonder why…”
“This reminds me of…”
“What if…”
“This is significant because…”
“This might foreshadow…”
“This leads me to believe that…”
“This makes me question…”

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THOMS - Pgs. 3-11 in Google Classroom

THOMS - Pgs. 3-11

Read, Annotate, and Answer these questions for pages 3-11.

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#THOMS Pre-Reading: Author Biography in Google Classroom

#THOMS Pre-Reading: Author Biography

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THOMS Pre-Reading Anticipation Guide in Google Classroom

THOMS Pre-Reading Anticipation Guide

3 points per question - use complete sentences!

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THOMS - Pre-Reading "CULTURE" Focus Freewrite in Google Classroom

THOMS - Pre-Reading "CULTURE" Focus Freewrite

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OMAM Annotation Guide in Google Classroom

OMAM Annotation Guide

Turn in either an annotated PDF, or your hard copy of the book.

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Q1 INB in Google Classroom

Q1 INB

Submit your document that you have been working on all quarter. 
Remember - each entry MUST begin on a separate page! Include the # of each entry in the title. 
You should have EIGHT (8) entries total to submit. 
INSTRUCTIONS:

INB Prompt will be posted when you arrive at class. You will be given about 10-20 minutes to work on it in class (depending on the complexity of the prompt). 
Anything unfinished becomes homework.
You will keep an ongoing Google Doc throughout the quarter and submit it via #GC at the end of each quarter. 
These entries will be a part of your WRITING grade - failure to complete them WILL hurt your grade. 
Each entry needs to begin on a new page - [INSERT A PAGE BREAK AT THE END OF YOUR WRITING].
Each entry needs to be labeled with the INB #, the date, and the prompt at the top of the page in bold. FILOWITZ will suggest a title -  formatted in blue font - must be times new roman, 12 point font,  Use MLA formatting (Times New Roman,12 point font, double-spaced) - No header required.

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OMAM Escape Room (Group Review Activity) in Google Classroom

OMAM Escape Room (Group Review Activity)

In breakout rooms, work on cracking the code using these review activities!

The instructions for everything are listed on the "Challenge Instructions" PDF. Following directions is KEY.


REMEMBER - The focus of this activity is to REVIEW the book Of Mice and Men - just do your best and participate and you'll get full credit.

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OMAM Ch. 6 Literary Analysis Questions in Google Classroom

OMAM Ch. 6 Literary Analysis Questions

BLUE Q's = 5 points
BLACK Q's = 3 points
CHART = 10 points 

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OMAM Chapter 5 Literary Analysis Q's in Google Classroom

OMAM Chapter 5 Literary Analysis Q's

BLUE Q's = 5 points
BLACK Q's = 3 points
CHART = 10 points

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OMAM Ch. 3 Literary Analysis Questions in Google Classroom

OMAM Ch. 3 Literary Analysis Questions

Questions requiring text evidence (text of question is blue)  = 5 points
Comprehension Questions (text of question is black) = 3 points
Chart = 10 points

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OMAM Chapter 4 Literary Analysis Q's in Google Classroom

OMAM Chapter 4 Literary Analysis Q's

Blue Questions - 5 points
Black Questions - 3 points
Chart - 10 points

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WA#2 - "The Euphio Question" Analytical Response in Google Classroom

WA#2 - "The Euphio Question" Analytical Response

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#OMAM - Chapter 2 Literary Analysis Questions in Google Classroom

#OMAM - Chapter 2 Literary Analysis Questions

You MUST include one quote for textual evidence (properly cited) for EVERY question. If you do not have a quote, you will not get any credit for that question. I suggest you look for quotes while you read, then do the questions after.


Each Question = 5 points
Chart = 10 points

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OMAM Chapter 1 Literary Analysis Q's in Google Classroom

OMAM Chapter 1 Literary Analysis Q's

You MUST include one quote for textual evidence (properly cited) for EVERY question. If you do not have a quote, you will not get any credit for that question. I suggest you look for quotes while you read, then do the questions after.


Each Question = 5 points
Chart = 10 points

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OMAM Research Notes in Google Classroom

OMAM Research Notes

Due when the presentations are over.

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#OMAM - History of Migrant Farming in Google Classroom

#OMAM - History of Migrant Farming

Background article and questions (use complete sentences).

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#OMAM Group Research Project in Google Classroom

#OMAM Group Research Project

Your groups and topics are already assigned, you will start working together for class this week. YOU CANNOT START UNTIL YOU LEARN WHO YOUR GROUP/TOPIC WILL BE - YOU CANNOT DO THIS ALONE.

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#OMAM Pre-Reading Anticipation Guide in Google Classroom

#OMAM Pre-Reading Anticipation Guide

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John Steinbeck A&E Biography Notes in Google Classroom

John Steinbeck A&E Biography Notes

As we watch the film, write the answers to the questions in the spaces provided. The questions follow the chronology of the film. This is due at the end of the period TODAY - late assignments will only get 5/25 points. It's a LISTENING exercise - see what you can retain.

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Literary Terms Definition Chart in Google Classroom

Literary Terms Definition Chart

To help you keep your definitions organized and provides you a tool to study with. 

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"Trifles" Discussion Questions in Google Classroom

"Trifles" Discussion Questions

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"Trifles" Formal Paragraph Mini-Assessment in Google Classroom

"Trifles" Formal Paragraph Mini-Assessment

Write you answer in your INB, then cut/paste your response onto a separate Google Doc and submit it as an attachment for this assessment.

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"The Euphio Question" Discussion Q's in Google Classroom

"The Euphio Question" Discussion Q's

Answer using complete sentences in the spaces provided. You will submit your Google Doc at the due date/time and then Ms. Filowitz will return it to you for our graded discussion.

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"Utterly Perfect Murder" Discussion Questions in Google Classroom

"Utterly Perfect Murder" Discussion Questions

3 points per question

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"The Scarlet Ibis" Discussion Questions in Google Classroom

"The Scarlet Ibis" Discussion Questions

3 points per question - USE COMPLETE SENTENCES!

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"The Most Dangerous Game" Biography Project  in Google Classroom

"The Most Dangerous Game" Biography Project

Pick either Rainsford or Zaroff - not both :) You can print out the assignment and do it by hand - then take a photo/scan and submit it. You can also opt to do it straight on the digital document.

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"The Most Dangerous Game" in Google Classroom

"The Most Dangerous Game"

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Short Stories & Literary Terms Diagnostic Pre-Test in Google Classroom

Short Stories & Literary Terms Diagnostic Pre-Test

NOTE: This is called a "test" but it's credit/no credit because I just want to see where you are, in terms of what you already know (no need to repeat things that you've already mastered). Do your best! Due by Friday night.

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Who Should Survive? in Google Classroom

Who Should Survive?

Space Shuttle Ice Breaker


Attached are the instructions on PowerPoint, but they're also on the assignment itself.

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"Cask of Amontillado" Reading Scavenger Hunt & Discussion Questions in Google Classroom

"Cask of Amontillado" Reading Scavenger Hunt & Discussion Questions

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Writing Assignment #1 - Author's Purpose (WA #1) in Google Classroom

Writing Assignment #1 - Author's Purpose (WA #1)

Follow the instructions on the rubric below. If you can, submit a hard copy to Ms. Filowitz, but if you can't, she'll print for you - you'll get a hard copy with written comments that you need to work on for your next assignment.

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Student Survey in Google Classroom

Student Survey

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Friendly Letter in Google Classroom

Friendly Letter

Compose on a Google Doc and submit through Google Classroom.