ENGLISH 10
Welcome to English 10, a required course for all Mason City sophomores that focuses on effective communication skills (reading, writing, speaking) for a variety of purposes.
On this page I will periodically post information or documents (assignments, rubrics, assigned readings) as they become relevant for this course.
On this page I will periodically post information or documents (assignments, rubrics, assigned readings) as they become relevant for this course.
UNITS OF STUDY
Formal Essay Writing
Informal Response Writing
Novel: To Kill a Mockingbird
Formal Speaking Skills
Vocabulary
Grammar and Mechanics
Final Benchmark Research Project
Julius Caesar
Informal Response Writing
Novel: To Kill a Mockingbird
Formal Speaking Skills
Vocabulary
Grammar and Mechanics
Final Benchmark Research Project
Julius Caesar
RESPONSE JOURNALS
EXTRA READING OPTIONS
In order to gain the academic credit for the reading assessment, you will need to read two of the following articles. For each, you will write one page summarizing the major points of the article, and one page giving your thoughts on the article. Your article choices are below.
not_legal_not_leaving.pdf | |
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american_dream.pdf | |
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me_me_me_generation.pdf | |
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female_olympic_boxer.pdf | |
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military_war_on_suicide.pdf | |
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2ND SEMESTER BOOK PROJECTS
swbs_essay.doc | |
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Due Date: February 8
text_reformulation_project.doc | |
File Size: | 25 kb |
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Due Date: February 27
book_project_3.doc | |
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tkm_outline_requirements.docx | |
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Book 3: March 25
Book 4 Project Directions
Book 4: April 12
Book 5 Project Directions
Book 5: April 29
Book 6: May 17
Benchmark Final
Benchmark Model Statement with Support
Book 4 Project Directions
Book 4: April 12
Book 5 Project Directions
Book 5: April 29
Book 6: May 17
Benchmark Final
Benchmark Model Statement with Support
book_5_speech_rubric.docx | |
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book_6_project.docx | |
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2ND SEMESTER ARTICLE ASSIGNMENTS
1. News Articles 1-4: due Feb. 1
2. News Articles 5-8: due Feb. 15
Writing for each news article: For each article, students will write a response. In it, they will write 1-2 paragraphs in which they summarize the text. They will then write approximately one page responding to and connecting with the topic (What do I think about this? How does this connect to my reality? What have I read that connects with this? What does this tell me about the world around me?)
Article Advice
Article Speech
3. Opinion Articles 1-4: due March 4
4. Opinion Articles 5-8: due March 29
Writing for each opinion article: For each article, students will write a 3 paragraph response. The first paragraph should provide a summary of the author's argument and specifically what they are arguing for. The second paragraph should explain the persuasive techniques used by the author. Students should use the third paragraph to respond to the article with their own thoughts, opinions, and connections. The writing should be 1 - 1/2 pgs.
Persuasive Techniques
5. Annotated Bibliography for 8 Articles on one topic: due April 26
2. News Articles 5-8: due Feb. 15
Writing for each news article: For each article, students will write a response. In it, they will write 1-2 paragraphs in which they summarize the text. They will then write approximately one page responding to and connecting with the topic (What do I think about this? How does this connect to my reality? What have I read that connects with this? What does this tell me about the world around me?)
Article Advice
Article Speech
3. Opinion Articles 1-4: due March 4
4. Opinion Articles 5-8: due March 29
Writing for each opinion article: For each article, students will write a 3 paragraph response. The first paragraph should provide a summary of the author's argument and specifically what they are arguing for. The second paragraph should explain the persuasive techniques used by the author. Students should use the third paragraph to respond to the article with their own thoughts, opinions, and connections. The writing should be 1 - 1/2 pgs.
Persuasive Techniques
5. Annotated Bibliography for 8 Articles on one topic: due April 26
annotated_bibliography_directions.docx | |
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examples_of_research_questions.docx | |
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MODELS
article_response_model.docx | |
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swbs_essay_model.docx | |
File Size: | 15 kb |
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book_project_4_model.docx | |
File Size: | 14 kb |
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annotated_bib_model_1.pdf | |
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annotated_bib_model_2.pdf | |
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NEWS ARTICLE LINKS
Time Magazine
CNN
Des Moines Register
The Atlantic Wire
BBC News
Other opinion options:
SIRS Database
AEA Online Resources
Click on: GALE
Great places to look: Academic OneFile, Newsstand, Educator's Reference
CNN
Des Moines Register
The Atlantic Wire
BBC News
Other opinion options:
- Sports Illustrated "Point After"
- Time Magazine "Commentary"
- Rick Reilly articles on espn.com
SIRS Database
AEA Online Resources
Click on: GALE
Great places to look: Academic OneFile, Newsstand, Educator's Reference
CLASSIC TEXTS TO READ
100 Best Novels
100 Best Non-Fiction Texts
100 Most Recommended Texts for College Freshmen
100 Best Authors List
College Bound Reading List
20 Classic Books For Teenagers
100 Best Non-Fiction Texts
100 Most Recommended Texts for College Freshmen
100 Best Authors List
College Bound Reading List
20 Classic Books For Teenagers
classics_by_category.doc | |
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COURSE DOCUMENTS
eng_10_syllabus.doc | |
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syllabus_info.doc | |
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reading_quiz_makeup.doc | |
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ARTICLES
perceptions_of_america.docx | |
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faceoff_over_facebook_article.pdf | |
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generation_of_nincompoops.docx | |
File Size: | 21 kb |
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growing_up_digital.docx | |
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time_harvard_cheating_scandal.pdf | |
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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD INFO
tips_for_writing_about_literature.docx | |
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tkm_study_guide.docx | |
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JULIUS CAESAR INFO
Pre-reading writing: Answer each of the following questions in two pages total
- What qualities do you want a person in a power position over you to have?
- Is it good to have others in positions of power over you, or would it be better for you not to?
- Describe someone who became corrupted by power (in your life or in the news).
JULIUS CAESAR BACKGROUND READING
- Read the document below and take notes on it. There will be a quiz over this information.
- Read the document below and take notes on it. There will be a quiz over this information.
julius_caesar_background_information.docx | |
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JULIUS CAESAR BACKGROUND WRITING
- Click on this link. There are 10 statements here. On a sheet of paper # 1-10 and simply put agree/disagree for each of the statements. Then choose 3 of the statements that you feel strongly about, and explain why you agree or disagree in appoximately a 1/2 page for each.
- Click on this link. There are 10 statements here. On a sheet of paper # 1-10 and simply put agree/disagree for each of the statements. Then choose 3 of the statements that you feel strongly about, and explain why you agree or disagree in appoximately a 1/2 page for each.
caesar_essential_questions.docx | |
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caesar_project.docx | |
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powerpoint_guide.doc | |
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Average/Mediocre Powerpoint Model
education_based_on_spirituality.ppt | |
File Size: | 1030 kb |
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Bad Powerpoint Model
revised_state_presentation.ppt | |
File Size: | 350 kb |
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Best Powerpoint Model
dykstra.ppt | |
File Size: | 359 kb |
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WRITING NOTES AND INFORMATION
intros.doc | |
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introduction_models.pdf | |
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organization_and_body_paragraphs_notes.docx | |
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word_choice_guide.doc | |
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word_choice_precise_guide.docx | |
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5_par_essay_revision.doc | |
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first_essays_rubric.doc | |
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