Alternative Assignments (to replace zeroes from assignments whose deadlines have passed)
1. Citing Evidence #1 and #2 - Super Hero Citing Evidence Assignment
2. "The Necklace" Reading Quiz and/or "The Necklace Story Analysis Assignment" - Read "The Most Dangerous Game" (In textbook or online http://www.dukeofdefinition.com/ dangerous_game.pdf) and complete "The Most Dangerous Game" Reading and Analysis Assignment.
3. Assesslets Planning Graphic Organizer - Write a 2-page persuasive essay in which you take a position on the use of homework.
Extra Credit
1. Sneak Peeks (Complete activities and/or get them signed)
2. Any of the alternative assignments above (even if you have turned in all of your work)
3. "Speech to the Virginia Convention" Close Read
Alternative Assignments (for assignments whose deadlines have passed)
1. Native American Myths Chart - Write a 1-2 page essay describing the characteristics, features, and themes of Native American Literature. Use details and examples from the texts we read in class as examples and evidence. This assignment may be hand written or typed. (The highest you can make on this assignment is an 80.)
2. Iroquois Constitution Homework - Native American Myths Close Read Assignment (The highest you can make on this assignments is a 80.)
3. "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" Close Read - Read "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford in the textbook and complete the attached close read assignment. (The highest you can make on this assignments is a 80.)
4. Early American Literature Choice Board Project - Write a 3-4 page essay describing the characteristics, features, and common themes of Puritan LIterature. Use details and evidence from the texts we read and studied in class to support your ideas. This assignment should be typed. (The highest you can make on this assignments is a 75.)
Extra Credit
1. Weekly Sneak Peeks (Complete activities and/or get them signed)
2. Any of the above alternative assignments (even if you turned in the original assignment)
Laura Herman
1. Take advantage of EVERY opportunity to EARN a good grade.
- For the rest of the school year, treat every assignment, test, bellringer, vocabulary quiz, and every little activity as an chance to earn a good grade. Do not squander a single opportunity. Each graded assignment is an chance for a good grade, but a wasted opportunity is also an almost guaranteed bad grade that will only hurt your average more.
2. Complete any and all missing work (that is still within time frame acceptable for submission and approved by teacher).
3. Ask for opportunities to resubmit assignments or to complete extra credit work.
- Resubmitting assignments and extra credit is only offered at teacher's discretion.
- Extra credit options are consistently listed on website.
4. Come to tutoring for assistance with assignments, test preparation, and concept review.
- See tutoring guidelines to the right.
1st Period - 11th American Literature
2nd Period - Planning
3rd Period - 9th General Ed. Literature and Composition
4th Period - Planning
5th Period - 9th General Ed. Literature and Composition
6th Period - 9th General Ed. Literature and Composition
7th Period -11th American Literature
Tutoring with Mrs. Herman is available on Wednesday afternoons from 3:20 until 4:15. To attend tutoring on other days of the week, prior notice and arrangements must be made at least one day in advance.
To Attend Tutoring, You Must:
- Arrive no later than 3:20.
- Come with a specific plan, assignment, or skill you would like to review or work on.
- Come without friends or sidekicks.
- Be prepared with appropriate materials.
Literary Terms List
Literary Terms List
