Third Quarter Term Paper

Third Quarter Term Paper

This writing assignment will be a compare and contrast paper. You will compare and contrast one aspect of American culture with one aspect of Roman culture. Some ideas are:

·         The Roman Republic versus the American Republic

·         Roman clothes versus American clothes

·         Roman social structure versus American social structure

·         The way Roman men treated women versus the way women are treated in the USA today

·         Roman politics versus American politics

·         The Roman military versus the American military

There should be some research done on Roman culture. You should cite at least TWO SOURCES and use citations as needed. 

The final draft of this paper should be AT LEAST three pages typed-written pages (12 pt. font) and double spaced.

Pick a subject by:  TH, February 7^th.

Draft by: TH, March 7^th.

FINAL PAPER due W, March 20^th. 

Lord of the Flies Reading Schedule and Project

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Reading Schedule

W, Jan. 23 – pp. 7 – 20 (First half of chapter 1)

TH, Jan 24—pp. 20 – 31 (Second half of chapter 1)

M, Jan. 28—pp. 32 -47   (Chapter 2)

T, Jan. 29—pp. 48 – 57 (Chapter 3)

W, Jan. 30—pp. 58 – 75 (Chapter 4)

TH, Jan. 31—pp. 76 – 94 (Chapter 5)

M, Feb. 4—pp. 95 – 108 (Chapter 6)

T, Feb. 5—pp. 109 – 123 (Chapter 7)

W, Feb. 6—pp. 124 – 134 (First half of Chapter 8)

TH, Feb. 7—pp. 135 – 145 (Second half of Chapter 8)

M, Feb. 11—pp. 145 – 154 (Chapter 9)

T, Feb. 12—pp. 155 – 168 (Chapter 10)

TH, Feb. 14—pp. 169 – 182 (Chapter 11)

M, Feb. 19—pp. 183 – 202 (Chapter 12)

Final Test – T, March 5

Project Ideas

1.       Draw pictures of five of the main characters. Write a character description for each one attached to the pictures.

2.       Draw a map of the island. Include a written description of your map and why you made the island this way.

3.       Make a diorama showing some aspect of the book—their shelter, a scene from the book, or an action in the book. Write a paper describing your diorama.

4.       Watch the 1963 or 1990 movie, Lord of the Flies. Write a paper comparing and contrasting the differences and similarities between the book and movie.

5.       Research the life of William Golding. Write a paper about him and describe any life experiences of the author seen in the book.

6.       Why did Golding write about boys. Write a paper about how you think the story would have been different if it was written with all girls or boys and girls.

7.       Collect newspaper articles showing man being inhumane and man being civilized and showing good will. Write a paper about your newspaper articles illustrating both sides of human nature and illustrations from the LOTF book. Come to a conclusion—is man basically good or bad?

8.       Write a paper focusing on one of the symbols in the novel. Explain what the symbol means and give at last THREE illustrations from the book of how it is used as a symbol.

9.       Make a video of a part of the book. This can be as a group project or as an individual. Each person must write a paper describing the significance of the scene and what they learned from the project.

10.   Write a theme paper about one of the major themes of the book citing examples and quoting from the book.

 

ALL papers must be typed in 12 pt. font. ***Lord of the Flies Project DUE – T, February 26

Civilization Book Report

Civilization Book Report

 

Pick one book—Fiction or Non-fiction—about one of the civilizations we are studying this year. The civilizations are: Mesopotamia, Babylon, Assyria, Phoenicia, Greece, Israel, Persia, Rome, China, Mid-East, Medieval Europe. **There are some books in the school library which can be used for this report! The book must be cleared with me first and cannot be too easy. Here are some suggestions:

 

Beast by Donna Jo Napoli

Aladdin and other tales from the Arabian Nights by N. J. Darwood

Cleopatra’s Moon by Vicky Alvear Shecter

Pandora of Athens, 399 BC by Barry Denenberg

The Story of the Golden Fleece by Padraic Colum

Science in Ancient Rome by Jacqueline L. Harris

The Ancient Romans by Allison Lassieur

The Ancient Mesopotamia by Virginia Schomp

Your Travel Guide to Ancient China by Josepha Sherman

Science in Ancient China by George W. Beshore

Confucius: The Golden Rule by Russell Freedman

The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt by Elizabeth Payne

Oracle Bones, Stars and Wheelbarrows by Frank Ross

Pyramids of Egypt by D. Nardo

Saudi Arabia by Ann Heinrichs

Outlaws of Sherwood by Robin McKinley

Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi

The Lost Years of Merlin by T. A. Barron

The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman

 

Pick a Book by T, February 12.

 

You will write a book report which will include a short synopsis of the book and THREE things you learned about your civilization by reading this book. This paper should be typed and 2-3 pages long.

 

Book Report Due, T, March 12

 

 

 

STUDENT NAME:__________________________________________________

 

 

BOOK TITLE AND AUTHOR:___________________________________________

Return by T, February 12.

1/22 - 2/1 Homework and Classroom discussions

1/22 - 2/1 Homework and Classroom discussions

T, January 22: How is Rome like Greece?

Discuss the different time periods of Ancient Rome, pp. 54-56. Divide into SEVEN groups and write down the most important points about each time period.
Who is Plutarch?

Homework:

Write FIVE ways Roman civilization has affected your life in a paragraph, Due W, 1/23.
Vocabulary List #1B. Write definitions and study for quiz. Due TH, 1/24.

Vocabulary List #1B

Decorous
Hiatus
Recrimination
Tirade
Oppressive
Vicissitudes
Blatant
Taboo
Jeer
Inarticulate
Qualities
Reververate
Rogue

 

W, January 23 - Before Rome & Lord of the Flied (LOTF)

Homework:

Read Livy, The Birth of Romulus & Remus, p. 196 and Livy, The Founding of the City, p. 197. Due, TH 1/24. Quiz for Vocabulary Words #1B, Due TH, 1/24.
Read LOTF, pp. 7-20 (first half of chapter 1). Due, TH 1/24

TH, January 24 -  Legendary Rome & William Golding

Quiz on Vocabulary Words #1B

Homework:

Read Livy, The Rape of the Sabine Women, p. 198-199. Due, M, 1/28.
Read LOTF, pp. 20-31 (second half of chapter 1). Due, M, 1/28.

F, January 25 -

Socratic Discussion: What is the appropriate role of women in society? How does society view women who do not fit their prescribed role?
1st period - Devin and ?
2nd period - Third term Writing Assignment - Talk about compare and contrast paper & Plagiarism

4th period - Elise and Josh

M, January 28 - The Early Monarchy

LOTF – Chapter 1 Quiz & Handout Chapter 2 Questions.

Homework:

Read Livy, The Battle of Champions, pp. 200-202, The Rape of Lucretia, p. 203, and Horatius at the Bridge, p. 205. Due, T, 1/29.
Read LOTF, pp. 32-47 (ch. 2) and handout. Due, T, 1/29.
Vocabulary Words #2B , Due TH Feb. 1.

Vocabulary List #2B

Mutinously
Clamor
Crestfallen
Impervious
Rebuke
Fervor
Sauntered
Compelled
Luminous
Resistance
Rudimentary
Metamorphosis

 

T, January 29 – 4 & 5 - Estrucan Rome

Discuss readings
LOTF Chapter 2 Quiz & Hand-out chapter 3 LOTF

Homework:

Read Livy, Mucuis Scaevola, p. 206, Due, W, 1/30.
Read LOTF, pp. 48-57 (ch. 3). Due, W, 1/30.
**Write a paragraph answering the question: Are people as a group basically bad or good? Why? Share an experience that helped you to come to your conclusion.

W. January 30 – The Over Throw of Tyranny

Discuss Mucuis Scaevola
Discuss chapter 3 LOTF & Quiz on chapter 3. Hand-out chapter 4.

Homework:
Read The Roman Assemblies in the Republic Period, pp. 57-59, Due, TH, 1/31.
Read LOTF, pp. 58-75 (ch. 4). Due, TH, 1/31.

TH, January 31 –  Founding of the Republic

Quiz on LOTF ch. 4 and Handout LOTF Chapter 5.
Vocabulary Test #2B.

Homework:

Read LOTF, pp. 76-94 (ch. 5). Due, M, 2/4.
Work on Long-term Projects – Book Report, Compare and Contrast Paper and LOTF Project.

F, February 1 - Mentoring

Socratic Discussion: What is the appropriate role of women in society? How does society view women who do not fit their prescribed role?
 5th period - Third term writing assignment - talk about compare and contrast
7th period - Karyssa and Abbey
8th period - Third term Writing Assignment - Talk about compare and contrast

Welcome Back!!!!

WOOHOO!!! It is time to start again for our second semester together!!!

It should be a great semester.
Please remember to use this blog site to help you know when things are due.
Third quarter there are THREE major long term projects:
1. Third Quarter Term Paper - This writing assignment will be a compare and contrast paper. You will compare and contrast one aspect of American culture with one aspect of Roman culture. You should pick a subject by TH, 2/7; Draft is due by TH, 3/7; FINAL PAPER due by 3/20.
2. Civilization Book Report - You will pick one book - Fiction or Non-Fiction - about one of the civilizations we are studying, will study, or have studied. The book must be cleared with me first! Pick a book by 2/12 and final report due 3/12.
3. Lord of the Flies Project. There are many project ideas for this. You project is due, T, 2/26.
We will review these long term paper in class and the particulars will be posted on the website.
Weekly, you will have readings, one writing assignment, and a vocabulary list.
I know you can do this!
Please know that I am always at school after classes every day if you need some extra help or support.
Please stay ahead of things--that is the purpose of this blog!
Accomplish great things! Mrs. Richardson