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Welcome to ELA 10

Hours 1 and 4

Contact:

Mr. Chisnell:   MrChiz@comcast.net

 Mr. Buzinski:  buzinski@msu.edu

 

 

We'll use this site to keep track of upcoming assignments, tests, and reading schedules as well as upload essays and write blogs. 

 Upcoming Assignments and Events
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ELA 11 Summer ReadingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Download these documents for your summer assignment for Fall 2011 ELA 11 courses.
9/7/2011 1:00 PM
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Final ExamUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Quick Study Guide attached.
Most of the exam is reading new material and answering questions of comprehension.
6/17/2011 9:00 AMFINAL
Final WritingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
A repeat of your first assignment in September.  In 30 minutes, answer this question:  "What is America?"  Offer your description/definition by focusing on its values and beliefs, making specific reference to any of the readings we studied this year.
6/14/2011 1:00 PMExtra-Credit
Research EssayUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
1) Revise your research paper to correct errors
OR 2) Write a new smaller research essay to perfect your skills!
6/13/2011 9:00 PMMajor (100 pts.)
Research Essay WorkshopUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Bring in a rough draft of your work for review and discussion with groups.
6/9/2011 12:00 PM25 pts.
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Research Essay PlanUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
File a plan for your specific goals in revision or thesis and outline of a new paper.  Sample attached.
6/3/2011 7:00 PM25 pts
Gatsby King of the Hill DebatesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Choosing your favorite value from the "Gatsby Values" assignment, prepare a 2 minute argument against your opponent.  Debates begin Wednesday.  Five point bonus for each win!
Substance/Depth of Argument:  25 pts.
Responses to Opponent:  15 pts.
Presentation Style (volume, poise, etc.): 10 pts.
5/31/2011 10:00 PM50 pts.
Gatsby Essay Final DraftUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Final draft of Gatsby Essay due.  Typed, double-spaced, MLA format required.
5/27/2011 10:00 PM100 pts.
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Gatsby Essay: Rough Draft WorkshopUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Bring in your rough draft for a group workshop on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
5/25/2011 9:00 PM25 pts.
Gatsby Essay: Quotations ChosenUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Choose at least six different quotations from the novel to defend your thesis (perhaps 3 per character: Gatsby & Daisy).
5/23/2011 9:00 PM50 pts
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  SIRS Discover (MI5352H/48328)
  Michigan eLibrary (need a driver's license to access)
  Learning Express Library for practice tests, tutorials, etc.
  NetLibrary--15,000+ books online. See Ms. Ong to set up
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  Detroit Free Press (NIE19867/jiribiok)
  Oakland Press (817827/5DAY0