Semester 1 Journal Assignments
Here is list of journal assignments for Semester 1. The purpose of the journal entries is to spark discussion in class and lead you to a deeper understanding of the material discussed in class. Journal entries will be posted on the blog of your Weebly writing portfolio as well as submitted to http://dropitto.me/wardlandia with the filename: YOURNAMEJournal#.doc.
Journal entries should be at least 300 words and adequately address the question. A grade will be given based on the following criteria:
1. Does the entry adequately address the question?
2. Is the the entry understandable, using proper grammar, word choice, and spelling?
3. Are the entries properly organized, using thesis statements, paragraphs, and topic sentences
4. Is the entry completed on time?
Journal entries should be at least 300 words and adequately address the question. A grade will be given based on the following criteria:
1. Does the entry adequately address the question?
2. Is the the entry understandable, using proper grammar, word choice, and spelling?
3. Are the entries properly organized, using thesis statements, paragraphs, and topic sentences
4. Is the entry completed on time?
1. Becoming an Adult
Due Date: Friday, August 29th.
Consider the following the following questions and write a 200 to 400-word response:
Consider the following the following questions and write a 200 to 400-word response:
- What does it mean to be an adult?
- Do you consider yourself to be an adult?
- When do you think you will become an adult?
- How will you know you are an adult?
- Does growing older scare you? What scares you the most about becoming an adult?
- How is being an adult different than being a child?
- What do you have to give up to become an adult?
2. The Notorious B.I.G. - "Juicy" & the American Dream
Due Date: Monday September 15th
Watch the video for the song - "Juicy" by the Notorious B.I.G.
http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/GkmxBuciiu8/
Then read the lyrics to the song:
Watch the video for the song - "Juicy" by the Notorious B.I.G.
http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/GkmxBuciiu8/
Then read the lyrics to the song:
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1. Compare the artist's life before and after he became rich and famous
2. Explain how this song exemplifies (is an example) of the American Dream.
- Make two columns.
- Add one title - Before- and the add another title - After
- Give examples of how things used to be in the artist's life and examples of how they are now
2. Explain how this song exemplifies (is an example) of the American Dream.
3. Defining The American Dream
Due Date: Monday, September 22nd
1. Defining the American Dream
1. Defining the American Dream
- Define by Function (What does the American Dream do?)
- Define by Classification (What groups belong to or have access to the American Dream [according to popular belief]?)
- Define by Example (What are some examples of the American Dream?)
- Define by Negation (What is the American Dream not?)
- Go to http://www.photovisi.com/
- Make a collage showing images that represent the American Dream,
- Save the file as an image and drop the file in the dropbox, a d post it on your weebly.
- Explain how the images you chose represent the American Dream
4. Self-Made Men Chart Response
Due Date: Journal Response - October 13th
Self Made Man Chart (Finished in Class)
1. Look at the list of the 25 Greatest Self-Made Men in American History (Sorry, this assignment is somewhat sexist)
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/12/28/self-made-men/
2. Read the section, "What is a Self-Made Man?"
3. On a piece of paper, create a chart for 5 of the men on the list.
Journal Response (Posted to your Weebly/to the Dropbox)
1. Look at the picture of the statue, entitled "The Self-Made Man
2. Describe the statue
3. Analyze the parts of the statue and say what they represent
4. Explain how the statue embodies one of the main ideas of the
American Dream
5 Identify the crucial characteristics of a Self-Made Man (using the Chart Above), and give examples of men from your list that
exemplify the characteristic.
6. Why is the concept of the Self-Made Man important to the American Dream?
.
Self Made Man Chart (Finished in Class)
1. Look at the list of the 25 Greatest Self-Made Men in American History (Sorry, this assignment is somewhat sexist)
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/12/28/self-made-men/
2. Read the section, "What is a Self-Made Man?"
3. On a piece of paper, create a chart for 5 of the men on the list.
- Create 4 categories for the self-made man
- For each man you list, describe how that man fits the category you made
Journal Response (Posted to your Weebly/to the Dropbox)
1. Look at the picture of the statue, entitled "The Self-Made Man
2. Describe the statue
3. Analyze the parts of the statue and say what they represent
4. Explain how the statue embodies one of the main ideas of the
American Dream
5 Identify the crucial characteristics of a Self-Made Man (using the Chart Above), and give examples of men from your list that
exemplify the characteristic.
6. Why is the concept of the Self-Made Man important to the American Dream?
.
5. Gatsby's Past
Due Date: November 9
Filename: YOURNAMEJournal5.doc.
Submit to http://dropitto.me/wardlandia
Throughout Chapters 1-3, Gatsby remained a mysterious, enigmatic figure. In Chapter 4, we begin to learn about his past through his words, but also through a story told from Jordan Baker's point of view. What is revealed about Gatsby's past in
Chapter's 4 & 5? Is his story believable or are there parts of his story that seem less than truthful?
1. In your thesis statement, state whether you believe Gatsby is telling the truth or not.
2. Present evidence and provide quotations and analysis to support your claim.
Things to Consider and Present:
Filename: YOURNAMEJournal5.doc.
Submit to http://dropitto.me/wardlandia
Throughout Chapters 1-3, Gatsby remained a mysterious, enigmatic figure. In Chapter 4, we begin to learn about his past through his words, but also through a story told from Jordan Baker's point of view. What is revealed about Gatsby's past in
Chapter's 4 & 5? Is his story believable or are there parts of his story that seem less than truthful?
1. In your thesis statement, state whether you believe Gatsby is telling the truth or not.
2. Present evidence and provide quotations and analysis to support your claim.
Things to Consider and Present:
- The information he tells Nick about his life
- The way he says those facts
- Whether Nick believes him or not
- What his relationship with Wolfsheim reveals about his character
- Other things he says and does that contradict his story
6. When Rich Weds Poorer
Due Date: November 24th
Filename: YOURNAMEJournal6.doc.
Submit to http://dropitto.me/wardlandia
Post to your Weebly (points will be deducted if you don't)
Journal Question: What influence does class differences have on Mr. Croteau's and Ms. Woolner's relationship and marriage?
GUIDING QUESTIONS:
(Answer each question in your notes. Then, take your answers and
shape them into an organized response that answers the journal question)
1. How did Mr. Croteau's and Ms. Woolner's lives change after they started dating? Did one's life change more than the other's? If so, whose? Why and how?
2. What assumptions and expectations based on class did the couple's families have about the significant other? Were they positive? Negative? Why?
3. What does Mr. Croteau need from his work environment that he found at the hospital but not the Northfield Mount Hermon prep school? What do his work preferences say about how class has shaped his personality and work style?
4. What are the "nuances" that concern Mr. Croteau? Is the difference between classes typically obvious or subtle? Why?
Filename: YOURNAMEJournal6.doc.
Submit to http://dropitto.me/wardlandia
Post to your Weebly (points will be deducted if you don't)
Journal Question: What influence does class differences have on Mr. Croteau's and Ms. Woolner's relationship and marriage?
GUIDING QUESTIONS:
(Answer each question in your notes. Then, take your answers and
shape them into an organized response that answers the journal question)
1. How did Mr. Croteau's and Ms. Woolner's lives change after they started dating? Did one's life change more than the other's? If so, whose? Why and how?
2. What assumptions and expectations based on class did the couple's families have about the significant other? Were they positive? Negative? Why?
3. What does Mr. Croteau need from his work environment that he found at the hospital but not the Northfield Mount Hermon prep school? What do his work preferences say about how class has shaped his personality and work style?
4. What are the "nuances" that concern Mr. Croteau? Is the difference between classes typically obvious or subtle? Why?