Poetry Project

You will be creating a project to show what you have learned about poetry this year. You will be looking for examples of the poetic devices in poems you find, the books we read as well as the music you listen to. The project can take any shape.  Previous years students have made mobiles, posters, books, webpages, and physical objects.  How you complete this project is up to you.

Required Elements:

1.      You must write a paragraph for each of the 14 poetic devices.  You can find examples in either published poetry or the music you listen to.  The paragraph will explain what the device is and the effect it had on the poem or song.

2.      You must include at least 9 poems you wrote yourself.

3.      Your project must be creative and colorful.

Poetic Devices For Final Project: Simile Metaphor Personification Imagery Mood Allusion Repetition Alliteration Rhyme Onomatopoeia Stanza Theme Meter Free Verse

Your Poems You need to include at least nine poems you wrote yourself.  I am not going to make a required length, but just make sure they are long enough and thoughtful enough to earn you points.

Creative Aspect You will not be turning this project in like you would an essay.  It needs to be put together in a creative, colorful and interesting manner.  You could make a poster, book, webpage, mobile, power point, a decorated physical object or any other means that includes all the parts required.

DUE: MAY 4^th, 2015

          Project: 250 points

                   14 paragraphs: 140 points

                   9 poems: 50

                   Colorful and creative: 60 points

Completed notebook: 40 points (see back side)

Poetry Notebook Part 2

Part 2 Requirements: ·         Poetry Notebook complete for the EIGTH poetic devices with all examples and paragraphs written as well as table of contents page numbers filled in.

Poetic Devices for Part TWO: ·         Personification ·         Allusion ·         Repetition ·         Alliteration ·         Rhyme ·         Onomatopoeia ·         Meter ·         Free Verse

Directions for Paragraphs: For your paragraphs you will include: a.       The title and artist name b.      The poetic device and definition of that device c.       A quotation which shows the device d.      An explanation of how that example demonstrates that poetic device e.       An explanation of why the songwriter would use that poetic device and the effect it has on the song. Example: In the song “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore there is an allusion.  Allusions make a reference to, or a representation of, people, places, events, literary work, myths, or works of art, either directly or by implication. The allusion in this song is in the line:  “John Wayne ani’t got nothing on my fringe game, hell no.”  John Wayne is an allusion to the famous movie star cowboy.  Macklemore uses an allusion here to express how much fringe his clothes from the thrift shop have.  As John Wayne was a famous cowboy he wore traditional cowboy vests with fringe.  Using an allusion here helps explain the writer’s style in a creative fashion.

Final Draft Sophomore Speech

   You have written your paper and received feedback from me and your classmates.  Now, revise the paper.  The final draft should be a polished paper and have all of the following elements.

Checklist for Final Draft:

____ Typed, Double Spaced, Times New Roman, 12 point font

____ Four to Six pages in length (Four FULL pages minimum)

____ Introduction

____ Arguments

____ Counter Argument and Rebuttal

____ Emotional Appeal and Logical Appeal

____ Spell Checked and Read for Typos

____ Five Sources Cited In the Paper

____Three Direct Quotations with signal phrases

Additional MLA elements for Final Draft:

____ Your Last Name and Page Number on Each Page

____ Heading Follows MLA Format and is on the LEFT hand side of the first page

                        Your Name

                        Teacher’s Name

                        Title of Class and Period         

                        Date    

____ Corrected and Complete Works Cited Page

            ____ Has at least Five Sources

            ____ Sources Match In Text Citations

            ____ Uses Hanging Indents

            ____ In Alphabetical Order

            ____ Has your last name and correct page number in heading area

____ STAPLE BOTH SECOND DRAFTS TO THE FINAL DRAFT

DUE February 3rd by 3pm ·         Submit your essay to turnitin.com o   Class ID: 8952000 o   Password: Novato ·         Check your similarity report. ·         If there is a problem with plagiarism, revise and resubmit before Friday, 3pm

DUE Friday, February 6th, in class 1.      Paper copy. 2.      Electronic copy on turnitin.com resubmitted (if necessary) NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED You Must Submit Both Paper and Online Form to be Accepted

Final Essay is worth 400 points!

Second Draft Sophomore Speech

You have had a chance to work on the first draft of your Sophomore Speech in class.  Now, complete the paper.  The second draft should be a complete paper, edited for spelling and clarity and should be four full pages long (Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spaced).  Bring TWO copies to class on Monday, January 26th.  

Checklist for Second Draft:

____ Typed

____ Double Spaced

____ Times New Roman, 12 point font

____ Four FULL pages

____ Introduction

____ Arguments

____ Counter Argument and Rebuttal

____ Emotional Appeal

____ Logical Appeal

____ Spell Checked

____ Read for Typos

____ At Least Five Sources Cited In the Paper

____ Three Direct Quotations

____ Completed and corrected works cited page

POINTS POSSIBLE: 200 points

Reminder #1: This paper needs to be as complete and polished as you can make it so that you can receive the best feedback.

Reminder #2: if you do not have your paper on Monday, you will call home.  Late papers will be given reduced points.

Help!  My paper’s too short!  What do I do?

*Can you explain each paragraph more fully?

*Can you add more sources? (and then explain and analyze them too?)

*Can you add another argument paragraph?

*Can you have people read your paper and see where it is not clear to them?

SOPHOMORE SPEECH

            Each sophomore student will soon embark on a wonderful Novato High tradition.  Each sophomore will be presenting a well-planned and researched three to five minute persuasive speech.  The speech will be on a current topic or concern of the student's choosing.  The three most persuasive students from each class, as determined by the class and the teacher, will move on to the school-wide semi-final competition.   From the semifinal speeches, six finalists will be chosen and compete to be the winner.

            This page will orient you to the project and give the due dates (in bold).  Further instructions and guidelines will be given in the coming month.

Dates:

December 1: Introduce project, discuss topics

December 9/10: Top Three Topics Due                              25 points

January 6-9, 15: Online Research                                           100 points

January 13/14: Create outline for essay                                  50 points

January 20/21: Write first draft in class         

January 20/21: Typed Works Cited Page Due                   50 points

January 26: Typed Second Draft Due                                200 points

January 27/28: Peer review    

January 29: Intro paragraph in MLA format                   25 points

January 29/30: Present Introduction                                  25 points

February 2: Pick day for your speech                                                

February 6: Final Draft of Essay Due                                400 points

February 9-27: Speeches                                                      500 points

March 5: Semi-Finals

March 12: Finals

The Speech Rules:

1.  For the speech, you may use only THREE 3x5 cards (no larger), both sides.  Do NOT write out your entire speech on cards--use them for brief reference only.

2.  You may NOT use props, visual aids, nor have water at the podium.  Do not ask for audience participation.

3.  Your entire speech--the research, the organization, the writing, and the delivery--must be your own original, current work.

4. If you are not ready on the date you choose, you will get an "F", which will severely impair your grade.  If you are absent (excused) on your assigned day, you MUST bring a signed note from your parent or guardian upon your return, and you will speak first on that day.

Picking a Topic:

            You speech and persuasive paper need to be a controversial topic.  You are free to pick ANYTHING you feel passionately about, as long as they follow these four rules:

Four rules govern your choice of topic:

1.      Must be debatable

2.      Must be researchable

3.      Must not be offensive

4.      Only one student from each class can have the topic

Common Core Standards Addressed:

Reading Informational Texts RI.910.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RI.910.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose. RI.910.7 Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a person’s life story in both print and multimedia), determining which details are emphasized in each account.

Writing W.910.1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. W.910.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. W.910.5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. W.910.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically. W.910.7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question  (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. W.910.8: Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. W.910.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Speaking and Listening SL. 910.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source. SL. 910.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task. SL.910.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Sophomore Speech Calendar 2015

December 1	December 2/3	December 4	December 5 Introduce Project Discuss Topics HW: Think of topics
December 8 Plagiarism	December 9/10 DUE: Submit 3 Topics	December 11	December 12
January 5 Using Google Docs Note Taking Goals	January 6/7 Researching	January 8 Researching	January 9 Researching
January 12 Persuasion	January 13/14 Write Outline	January 15 Researching	January 16 DUE: Complete Outline Works Cited workday
January 19 NO SCHOOL	January 20/21 Write first draft DUE: Works Cited Page	January 22	January 23
January 26 DUE: Typed 2nd Draft Watch Speeches	January 27/28 Peer Editing and video	January 29 Present Introduction DUE: Intro in MLA format	January 30 Present Introduction
February 2 Pick Day of Speech	February 3/4 CAHSEE	February 5	February 6 FINAL DRAFT DUE
February 9 Speeches	February 10/11 Speeches	February 12 Speeches	February 13 Speeches
February 16 NO SCHOOL	February 17/18 NO SCHOOL	February 19 NO SCHOOL	February 20 NO SCHOOL
February 23 Speeches	February 24/25 Speeches	February 26 Speeches	February 27 Speeches
March 2	March 3/4	March 5 SPEECH SEMIFINALS	March 6
March 9	March 10/11	March 12	March 13 SPEECH FINALS

Samurai’s Garden Extra Credit Options

Due by December 12^th.  You can only complete one of the assignments for points.

Option 1: Visit the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco.  (Located in Golden Gate Park. Open daily from 9-6.  Admission is 5 to 7 dollars.)  Take pictures while you are there.  After visiting, write a one-page reflection on your experience.  Share your experience and pictures with the class.  25 points extra credit.

Option 2: Visit Green Gulch Zen Center and participate in a Buddhist meditation and talk.  Sunday programs are open to the public on most weekends (check their website to verify the weekend you want to go).  Arrive at 8:15 for meditation instruction.  Stay for the meditation and Dharma Talk (9:15-11:15).  Afterwards, you can choose to stay for tea and the discussion with the lecturer if you want.  Remember to be EXTREMELY RESPECTFUL as you participate in their religious service.  Afterwards, write a one-page reflection about your experience.  In class you will share your experience with the class. 50 points extra credit.

Option 3: Interview someone who lived through WWII.  First, write out at least 10 questions you would like to ask someone about WWII.  Next, find someone who was old enough to remember WWII. This could be a relative, neighbor or you could visit a retirement home.  Interview that person about their experience and take notes about what they say.  After the interview, type up the interview questions and a summary of their answers. Finally, write a reflection about what you learned from this person.  In class you will share your experience with the class. 25 points extra credit.

All Quiet on the Western Front Essay

Now that we have finished reading All Quit on the Western Front, you will be writing an essay exploring the horrors of war. 

Essay Requirements:

·         At least FOUR quotations from the novel

·         At least THREE full pages in length

·         Typed, Times New Roman, 12 point font

·         Edited and polished writing

DUE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3^rd, 2014

Points: 250

Bring printed copy to class on date due AND turn it in to the website TURNITIN.COM

Ø  Create account if you do not have one already

Ø  Add this class.

o   Class ID: 8952000

o   Password: Novato

Reminder late policy: 20 percent off for one day late, 30 percent off for two days late, 40 percent off three days late. 

Reminder: essays are REQUIRED in this class.  If you do not turn in your essay by Thursday, November 6^th, you will be held after class to complete your essay.

Outline

Essay Topic: From reading the book All Quiet on the Western Front, what have you learned about the horrors of war? Include examples from solders’ experiences on the battlefield, soldiers’ experiences off the battlefield as well as civilians.

Introduction

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THESIS:

Body Paragraph 1

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Body Paragraph 4

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Conclusion

Restate Thesis:

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