9 Honors Homework

Note: Homework is subject to change based on what we cover in class.  Always confirm with your homework buddy.

   HOMEWORK   

Cultural Events for 1st and 2nd quarters are due Friday, January 9 (the first week back from vacation)

Independent Reading finish books by 12/10, draft book review by 12/15

A-block  (scroll down)

F-block

H-block

Due Wednesday, November 5

Due Thursday, November 6

• Introduction to slave narratives (handout: reading and questions)
• independent reading

Due Friday, November 7

• Huck Finn chapters 24-27, log
• independent reading

Due Wednesday, November 12

• Huck Finn chapters 28-30, log
• Huck Finn chapters 31-35. log
• independent reading

Due Friday, November 14

• slave narratives (handouts)
• Log: Reaction to slave narratives with a specific example from each narrative
• thank you letter due Wednesday, November 26

Due Tuesday, November 18

• Huck Finn ch 36 - end, log (I suggest breaking it up 36-39 and then 40-43)
• thank you letter due Wednesday, November 26

 Due Wednesday, November 19

• polish book review, single-spaced, double-sided for book review binder
• bring graded book review for writing folder
• Add examples to theme organizer
• Reparations packet - due Thursday
• SPIRIT WEEK: wear brown and purple

Due Thursday, November 20

• Reparations packet
• SPIRIT WEEK: Plan purple and brown wardrobe for Monday!

Due Monday, November 24

• revise (typed, double-spaced) :What is the climax of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn)
• RRR from first test
• Craft and answer practice test questions
• SPIRIT WEEK: Wear purple and brown!

Due Tuesday, November 25

• Huck Finn FINAL TEST!
• LOG - turn in full log day of test:
• choose two single entries you definitely want me to read
• visibly label them with post its
• write specific reason you chose the entry on the post-it note
• SPIRIT WEEK: Pirate Day!

Due Wednesday, November 26

• thank you letter, addressed envelope with 42-cent stamp
• SPIRIT WEEK: wear red and black!

 Due Wednesday, December 3

• Huck Finn FINAL TEST!  See list of study resources under 9H handouts on web page)
• LOG - turn in full log day of test:
• choose two single entries you definitely want me to read
• visibly label them with post its
• write specific reason you chose the entry on the post-it note

Due Thursday, December 4

• Read 3 of the 4 articles (literary criticism) about Huck Finn
• Add to For (Praise)/Against (Criticism) list, cite sources
• Do you want to write your paper arguing the novel is racist or a classic?

Due Friday, December 5

• Read last article (literary criticism) about Huck Finn
• Add to For (Praise)/Against (Criticism) list, cite sources
• Draft a thesis statement

 

 

 

 SUGGESTED SUPPLIES:

• • assignment notebook (school provides opening day)
  • 3-ring binder and paper
  • writing implement (every day!!)
  • post-it notes (for taking notes in books we read)
  • Huck Finn journal (composition/spiral if handwriting entries; folder if typing entries)
  • two folders with pockets with your name and section boldly written ON THE FRONT
  • disk or thumbdrive to save computer files
  • three first-class stamps
  • positive attitude
  • sense of humor          
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LONGTERM