Tuesday, April 12, 2011

FINAL ESSAY FOR THE YEAR

RequirementsUse the NJHOLISTIC Scoring guide to answer the question.
Use the funnel method.
Write 7 PARAGRAPHS.
Write 5 clearly written topic sentences for each body paragraph.
Make sure you have an example to support each topic sentence.
Use proper punctuation and the MLA heading format.
Do Not use personal ProNouns.


ESSAY

Using the funnel method, explain how Ernesto “Che” Guevara’s life was changed by the environment and human condition of the people in South America as he and Alberto traveled through the continent. Use the five themes of Geography to help you explain your answer.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Midterm Exam

Midterm Exam
Portfolio
Mr. Avery

On the day of your midterm exam you will be presenting, to 4 other classmates and myself a portfolio, persuasive letter and Midterm exam for the class. The standards for each of the parts are listed below. Each part is 1/4 of your grade on the midterm.


Portfolio:
1. A collection of all your work from this year organized into the following
sections:

a. References
b. Do Now’s / Cornel Notes
c. Returned Work
d. Quizzes
e. Essays


2. The more work you save (the more comprehensive the portfolio) the better
your grade.
3. Each section must be clearly labeled and in date order.
4. Each piece of evidence must be able to remain in the binder when picked up.
5. One piece of evidence from each section must have a 1 paragraph (5-7
sentences) description as to why you think it is the most important. This
piece, regardless of date must be first in the section.


Persuasive Letter:
1. You must write a 7 paragraph persuasive letter.
2. It must be in letter format.
3. The letter must be formatted with 12 pt Times font.
4. The letter must have 1 inch margins.
5. The letter must discuss the following:
a. Your experiences in the class this year.
b. What you think you deserve as a Midterm / final grade in the class.
c. Did you work to your highest potential.



Final Exam:
1. A 25 problem, multiple choice exam.
2. You must include questions from all text / articles / topics we have read
this year.
3. You must include questions from at least two external things we learned as
well:

a. Constitution and All Amendments

b. Natural Rights Debate (John Locke)

c. Democracy in America

d. Machiavellian Philosophy

e. Communism and foundation of Liberty

4. The exam must be typed 12 point times font.
5. The exam must include an answer key.
6. The questions on the exam must be fashioned in the style where the answer
can not be found in the book.

Ex.

1. The Biblical Noah resembles greatly which character in “Gilgamesh?”

a. Enkidu

b. Urnashabi

c. Shuruppak

d. Utnapishtim

2. Why does Odysseus weep at Alkinoos’s feast?
a. The song of the minstrel brought him back to Troy.
b. He missed his wife.
c. The story of the minstrel brought him back to his travels.
d. He was upset at his fortune.

WE 3 M2: SOUTHWEST ASIAN CULTURE

Directions:
1. 7 paragraphs
2. 3 Quotes from the textbook
3. Funnel Method Introduction Paragraph
4. Leave the following heading structure

Name
Date
Geography
Mr. Avery
Period #


Answer the following essay question:


How does Southwestern Asian Culture influence your life on a daily basis?



REQUIREMENTS:

1. Write a clearly written introduction paragraph to the best of your ability. Use your syllabus to assist you.

2. Write a clear thesis statement. Thesis statement should be your last sentence in the introduction paragraph.

3. Use three quotes from the textbook.

4. Each paragraph is 5 to 7 sentences.

5. Leave a space after each paragraph.

6. Must contain a clearly written conclusion paragraph.

7. If your essay exceeds 4000 characters, leave two posts.

Monday, November 1, 2010

MARKING PERIOD ONE CYCLE ESSAY: TFA

OBJECTIVE: Students will know the how colonization affected African tribal civilization in Igbo society. Students will be able to write a 3 page typed essay using 3 quotes, the funnel method and a bibliography page.

DIRECTIONS:
1. Answer one of the following essay question option below.
2. Write your essay using the Funnel Method.
3. You are to use 3 quotes from the book "Things Fall Apart".
4. Each quote must be written in the MLA format located on the website below.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/15/
5. Your essay must be typed using the following requirements:
a. 12 Point Font Size
b. Times Roman
c. Black Ink Only
d. Double spaced
e. One inch Margins
f. Indent first line of every new paragraph half an inch.
6. You must write a Work Cited Page or sometimes called a Bibliography pages. Use the above
website to find the format. You must use 5 to guide your font.
7. You must create a cover page with the following information on it only.
a. Your Name
b. World History
c. Date
d. Mr. Avery
e. Cycle One Essay Question # ___

ESSAY QUESTION OPTIONS
1. Irony: Irony is a difference between appearance and reality. What makes Okonkwo's death an example of Irony?

2. Tragedy: A tragedy is a drama or other work of literature that tells the story of the fall of a person of high status. In what ways is Okonkwo's downfall due to forces entirely beyond his control?

3. Theme: A theme is a central idea in a literary work. What do you think the author of Things Fall Apart wants to teach the world about understanding other cultures?

4. Who does Obierika blame for Okonkwo's death and is he justified in his claim?

5. Why is it important for a people to "act as one" if they are to preserve their heritage, as Okonkwo stated in Chapter 20, in response to the coming of the Westerners?

ESSAY IS DUE IN TWO WEEKS ON NOVEMBER 25TH THE DAY BEFORE THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

OEQ 4: TFA

DIRECTIONS:
1. Answer the OEQ using the same format as all the rest.

QUESTION:
Umoufia was compared to a Lizard in Chapter Twenty, the narrator states, "The Clan was like a lizard; if it lost its tail it soon grew another."

1. What price has Okonkwo paid by being away from his clan for so long?

2. Discuss the implication of Okonkwo's alienation to his fathers clan in relationship to the way in which he and other clansmen feel about the missionaries.


USE THE INFORMATION FROM THE TEXT TO HELP YOU ANSWER THE QUESTION.

Friday, October 15, 2010

WE 3: TFA

DIRECTIONS:

1. Write a 5 paragraph essay answering the following question using standard paragraph / essay format.

2. All essays are submitted online in the comment box.

3. When you leave your response make sure you write your name, then subject and period you have class.


Ex., Jane: CAPS, P3 & 4


ESSAY QUESTION:

How and why were the missionaries able to shock the life style of traditional non-conforming Igbo men and women?


REQUIREMENTS:

1. Write a clearly written introduction paragraph to the best of your ability. Use your syllabus to

assist you.

2. Write a clear thesis statement. Thesis statement should be your last sentence in the introduction paragraph.

3. Use three quotes from the text, "Things Fall Apart".

4. Each paragraph is 5 to 7 sentences.

5. Leave a space after each paragraph.

6. Must contain a clearly written conclusion paragraph.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

MARKING PERIOD TWO BOOK

Parents, thank you all for purchasing Things Fall Apart for the first marking period. We are just about half way through the book and time to prepare for next marking period As we will be approaching the continent of Asia. Students will be reading a great young adult novel by a best selling author, Isabel Allende, called the "Kingdom of the Golden Dragon".

The book can be purchased on www.bn.com or www.amazon.com. The lowest price I have seen so far is at Barns and Noble for 8 dollars.

http://productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?WRD=Kingdom+of+the+golden+dragon

The book is need starting the second week in November.

Thank you all for your effort and attentiveness.

Mr. Avery