Project Based Homework Due 10.3.11

Since we are beginning our new unit on Walter Dean Myers next week, to introduce you to his works you will do a mini research about his life and the books he has written. This assignment is to have a proper heading, handwritten on loose leaf and you must skip a line for editing purposes.

Please answer the following questions in ESSAY FORMAT ONLY:

1. What challenges did Walter Dean Myers experience growing up? (i.e. school life, at home, etc.) Why? How did he overcome them?

2. What was Walter Dean Myers motivation to write the type of stories, tales and poems he published? (list some books, poetry, etc. as evidence to support your answer)

3. Based on your research, what types of life lessons do you think you will read about in Walter Dean Myers books? Why? What do you think you will learn from these lessons and how can you apply them to your life?

ALTHOUGH THIS IS RESEARCH, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM PLAIGIARISM (I.E. COPYING WORD FOR WORD FROM A RESOURCE YOU DID NOT GIVE PROPER CREDIT TO IN YOUR ESSAY). IT IS ILLEGAL AND IT IS AGAINST THE SCHOOL'S  DISCIPLINE CODE BOOK'S RULES AND REGULATIONS. YOU WILL BE WRITTEN UP AND SUFFER CONSEQUENCES IF THIS OCCURS!

Class 8-421, please remember to write the reflection essay about your first ABrT class with Ms. Jenna. She wants it Monday morning!!!

Project Based Homework Due 9.26.11

To continue our exploration of self, culture and our environment, in a full, typed, 12 font, Times New Romans, doubled spaced essay, you will explain the following questions using your prior knowledge and personal experience:

I. How does culture and environment (in which you live) influence who you are as an individual? Basically, think about how you were raised, your culture, close family and friends, school, religion, neighborhood, etc. has shaped you into the person you are today. Provide 3 or more detailed examples. Explain why for each.

II. How does culture and environment influence what author's write about? Think about what books you have read in the past and what evidence of cultures (i.e. Hispanic/African American) and the environment (i.e. discrimination, stereotypes) are described in the books of your favorite author(s). Provide 3 or more detailed examples. Explain why for each.

III. How does culture and environment influence the media in terms of what is produced in magazines, billboards, television, movies, the web, newspapers, your community,etc.? Think about how some of what you see around you (violence, discrimination, cultural stereotypes, etc.) is reflected in the media and entertainment. Provide 3 or more detailed examples. Explain why for each.

This essay must include an engaging introduction and a strong and clever conclusion.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me M-F before 7 p.m.

As mentioned in class, PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO FIND OUT WHAT YOUR HOMEWORK IS (i.e. Sunday at midnight), THAT YOUR COMPUTER IS NOT WORKING OR THAT YOUR PRINTER RAN OUT OF INK.

DO NOT BRING A FLASH DRIVE INTO SCHOOL WITH YOUR UNPRINTED HOMEWORK! IT MUST BE PRINTED, SIGNED BY YOUR PARENT AND READY FOR EDITING ON MONDAY'S!


ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSES!!!

Project Based Homework

The author’s purpose is generally to entertain, to persuade, and to inform the reader.  However, in order to be able to achieve their goals they must also intertwine their personal experiences into their writing.  Culture and environment are two other elements an author subconsciously adds to his writing.

We are all authors of our life stories. We use our personal experiences and influences from our culture and environment to generate our stories.

In a four paragraph essay, explain how the three elements…experience, culture, and environment establish you as an author. Include 3 details/examples for each element and you can also make reference to how your favorite author uses all three.

Remember all typed assignments require a complete heading, title, double spaced, and typed in Times – size 12.

1. Please use details to explain what you know about most if not all cultures. Explain why and how these cultures and our environment is evident in the books you have read and the assignments you have been completed throughout your school years.

Please note that this assignment may be revised over the week so please check this website periodically.

2. Make sure all supplies are in by Wednesday, September 13, 2011. I will do a final check of everyone's supplies. Your supplies are considered a homework grade because it is needed to complete future and soon approaching assignments.

3. If you have any questions please email M-F before 7 p.m.

Project Based Homework

Welcome Class of 2012!

Please be advised that the following P.B.H. is due this Monday September 12, 2011, first thing in the morning on top of your desk.

1. For your project, select 5-6 images (google images) that represent EACH of the following: how you see yourself as a person, how others view/think of  you as a person, how do you view the world post-9/11 (has it changed or remained the same) and lastly, what role can you play to keep the memory alive of the deceased heroes and the countless others that passed away on that tragic day.

If you are confused about the amount of images you should print it should be a total of 20-24 images or more depending on the size of them.

2. Complete or revise the essay that you begun in class by adding more details and insights/thoughts to the questions posted on the SMART board in class. These are the same questions stated in number one above. The images you select are pictorial representations of your essay. Your essay is the verbal representation of your images. Basically your essay explains your images. An example of a sample essay will be shown to you in class on Monday

3. Make sure that ALL supplies and signed papers are brought in MONDAY!!!!!!!
Thank You!  :)

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