10 Academic English

Powerpoint from class

dwilk20 — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:41:29 +0000

Essay Writing 4C.pptx

The Hero Comparison

dwilk20 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:47:50 +0000

Now that we have researched an example of a mythical hero, we will be looking at a modern version.

We will be watching Batman but you are not limited to this hero for your comparison essay.

You do, however, need to use Achilles.

He is an organizer to help you as you watch.

Hero Comparison.docx

Trojan War Research in the Library

dwilk20 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:58:07 +0000

In partners, summarize three interesting events related to the Trojan War (before, during and/or after). I want events other than the ones in “The Lonely Winner.”

Describe at what point they happen in the war, the key players and the result. Include the source of your information.

Include a picture or two.

You have one day to complete the research for this task. Be prepared to share your findings.

Achilles Assignment

dwilk20 — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:40:45 +0000

1) Read the story “The Lonely Winner—Achilles”

2) Complete the assignment below.

If you are away, here is a copy of the a different version of Achilles’ story.

The Story

Achilles.pdf

Myth and Mythology

dwilk20 — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:21:14 +0000

We will be starting our unit on myth and mythology.

Your first note and assignment are in the following presentation:

Mythology-Hero intro..pptx

Short Story Groups

dwilk20 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:09:18 +0000

From Evernote:

Short Story Groups

The Group Story Project

dwilk20 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:38:50 +0000

This is what we’ll be working on Friday and Monday.

Assignment due Tuesday

The Group Story Project.docx

Back-story

dwilk20 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:21:43 +0000

1) Each student will be responsible for contributing to the back-story of a new character designed by the group.

2) Using the character you’ve created, take turns adding to the life story of a new character: both protagonist and antagonist.

3) Put the new characters into a plot graph scenario of either a relationship, a crisis or the big game and determine how each will react to the events of that story.

4) Try to think of events that will test the strengths and weaknesses of the two characters.

HAND IN

Your evaluation of your characters and plot. What improvements could make the story more appealing to the audience.

Monday February 6th

dwilk20 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:48:27 +0000

1) Take up questions on Lather and Nothing Else

2) Back Story – Develop a protagonist and an antagonist. – Select 5 key life-changing events and the character change that occurred afterwards.

3) Now place them in the following situations and decide what their logical behavior might be: the big game, a relationship, a crisis.

The Plot Thickens

dwilk20 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:04:36 +0000

1) Take up Questions On Gregory

2) Read Lather and Nothing Else and complete questions.