Parent Permission Slip: Schindler’s List

Please have yoru parent read this. I need their signature in order to show the movie! If you can print this post, have your parent sign it or have your parent write me a note indicating if they approve or disapprove, something! I need this by WEDNESDAY!

Dear Parent, 

As you know, your students are involved in many intriguing activities throughout the school year. In my class, it is important that your child learn from a variety of resources: primary texts, non-fictional pieces, personal narratives, hands on activities and anything that will get them as close to the authentic as possible.

Since it is impossible to time travel or completely recreate history, students have the opportunity to do this through film. One movie, Oscar winning and Spielberg produced Schindler’s List connects to our thematic unit plan for the year and focuses on the marginalization and oppression of others.

 Please know that this movie is tragic, graphic, violent and vulgar, but at the same time is most educational. It will be most effective for students to understand the human condition and desire for power: when one commits virility and evil towards others, there are still those who transcend such evil using compassion.

I have full confidence that my students (your child) will watch and comment with maturity; they have all proven this to me while watching Born into Brothels and their impeccable behavior during our Art Gallery. I am positive that this will be no exception in their capabilities.

Please sign this statement indicating if you wnat your child to view the movie in its entirety. If you choose not to have your child watch the movie, he/she will be given an alternative assignment (at no penalty).

Thank you and please email me if you have any additional concerns. Also, CLICK HERE for more information about the movie.

Best,

Ms. Angela Gentile

Printed child name
Printed Parent name
Parent Signature
Circle One:	Yes. I approve my child watching Schindler’s List.
	NO. I do not want my child watching Schindler’s List. Please give my child an alternative assignment.

  

 

                       

Night Essay: How does Wiesel use imagery?

Topic: Using the novel, decide the significance of his use of imagery? How and why does Wiesel use imagery? What is he trying to teach or show you by using it? Why does he use so much descriptive writing in his novel? Answering these questions will help you to come up with a thesis: A clear and strong thesis = a clear and strong essay

 Remember:

 

• You will be answering these questions to form a thesis and begin an outline for this
• You will be responsible for creating a thesis, introduction, THREE body paragraphs, THREE Citations, conclusion, transitions, MLA/Work Cited page , typing, turnitin, etc.
• Follow the rubric and guidelines below for this assignment.
• Due date is final: If you are leaving town early and will not be in school, GET IT TO ME BEFORE. No essay physically handed to me is a ZERO.
• This essay will count in Term 3 (I will need ALL vacation to grade them)

DUE DATE: Wednesday 12/22

 

Rubric and Guidelines	Total points	Your score	My score
Intro: Hook, thesis, topic, solid transition	5
Body paragraphs: Each is connected and fluid. They all have a topic sentence  that connects to the thesis, explanation of evidence, and an analysis connecting it all together	15
Evidence: you have a citation in EACH body paragraph, it is relevant, a citation from each THIRD of the book (ch 1-3, 4-6, 7-9) explained and is no more than FIVE lines in MLA format.	5
Conclusion: is more than a summary, has a critical “so what” and is fluid with the rest of your essay	5
Grammar/Spelling: Minimal errors in grammar and spelling and does not disrupt the intent of the essay	5
Fluidity/Voice:, the sentence structure and vocabulary lend to fluid and coherent writing and a strong voice, transitions are apparent, relevant and strong.	5
MLA Format: correct margins, font, spacing, header, heading, proper citations	10
Work cited page: has proper indent, header, title, correct information, alphabetical order, corresponds to the citation in the essay.	10
Final copy ready: All drafts are attached to the back of the final copy, The rubric is on top, you have filled out YOUR score (give yourself a grade), the essay is stapled and turned in as you walk in the door.	5
Turnitin: Uploaded to the website correctly by the start of class.	20
TOTAL SCORE:	85

 *NOTE: This was handed out to you in class on Tuesday 12/14. You were given a hard copy, it is your job to check the notes/TOC when you are absent. Since this assignment is online, you have no excuse.

Night: Ch. 7

Directions: Answer the following questions below. Be sure elaborate and be able to effectively communicate your point of view. Use the skills we have been discussing in class.

1. Describe what happens at each stop during th 10 day journey. Be sure to CITE and explain at least TWO passages and connect to the descriptive imagery.
2. What happens when a workman throws break in the Wagon?
3. What nightmarish thing happens on the last day of thr train. Again, CITE and EXPLAIN a passage (3-5 lines) and connect to the descriptive imagery.

Photography Project: REVISIONS

Focus Questions:  Why do photos evoke emotion? Why can they be so powerful? How can they break language or cultural barrier? How does a picture connect to the viewer, regardless of the background or culture? Think about these when you are taking your pictures.

 DUE: WEDNESDAY 12/15

Assignment:

• You have to find and TAKE TWO pictures that represent Hope AND Despair. You will have to describe what you are taking a picture and how/why it represents that emotion to you.
• You may work with a partner IN ANY SECTION!!!! But do so at your own risk, NO EXCUSES.
  • BOTH names AND sections need to be on the assignment.
  • Must be turned in with the section I have FIRST in the day. For example, if one partner has class second period and the other has class sixth period, I need the assignment second period. Otherwise it is late. No late stuff…’member??
• If you work with a partner, you must see me for a work-division sheet. I need to know who you’re working with, who did what, etc. 
  • ONE Work division sheet is due: WEDNESDAY. If I don’t get this sheet, you can not work with a partner. If you submit a partner project and I don’t have this sheet, NEITHER of you will earn credit for this assignment.

 

Take it:

• Walk around BLA, your home, community, the city, your favorite spot, wherever! You need to take two pictures and represent the following emotions listed above. Your pictures can be in black and white, color, people, inanimate objects, scenery, etc. You have freedom to be creative and expressive, so take advantage of it!

 (10 pts) Write it:

• Once you have your pictures, use the back on thesheet to complete your write up, or you can type it. Either way, you must keep your response to 300 – 400 words for EACH picture. 
• Write about: What emotion do you feel, what is going on in the pictures, what does the picture mean, what does this picture make you think about, why do you think this picture shows hope/despair, why is this picture important and what inferences could you make about the subject of the picture, society, etc?

 (5 pts) Develop it:

• If you can get a hard copy of the picture, do so! I know that you can go to Walgreens or CVS and print pictures (the price is pretty reasonable), but don’t wait until last minute to print them. This way pleases Ms. Gentile the most J

OR

• YOU MUST HAVE PERMISSION FROM MS. GENTILE BY MONDAY 12/13. Put the pictures on a USB/Disc to display on the computer. However, it is your RESPONSIBILITY to make sure the file is compatible and will work. If it doesn’t work on the day you present, then you will earn a ZERO. 

(10pts) Present it:

• You will have to showcase your pictures.
• The class will be set up like an art gallery and for two days, we will have a gallery walk where we will be analyzing the class pictures.

DUE: WEDNESDAY 12/15

Night: Ch. 6 Imagery

Night Ch. 6: Imagery

Remember: You need to have this completed in order to do the class work: no excuses! Don’t get TWO zeros for being unprepared!

Directions: Find a passage (3 – 5 lines ONLY), write it below, then describe in detail what you see, hear, think, feel. Use your senses! NO Ellipsis! You need to be able to extract the most important and most effective parts of the chapters. This passage needs to elicit strong imagery. For example, think about what the picture would look like. If your passage was a photograph, describe it, what would be going on in the picture, what emotions would you feel, appeal to ALL of your sentences, etc. Use as much descriptive language as possible, be extremely detailed using adjective and explain your imagery!

DUE: Friday 12/10

Night: Ch 5 Questions

Directions: Finish reading chapter five and thoughtfully answer the following questions. Pay atttention to the passages: you need to analyze, not just summarize. Think about what it means, why it is important, etc.

CH 5:

1. Explain and analyze the following passages individually and how they connect with the roles of faith, hope, fear and anger:
   1. “What are You my God…their crippled bodies” (63)
   2. “Why, but why should I bless him…butchered on Thine altar? (64).
   3. “This day I ceased to plead…observing like a stranger” (65).
   4. “I did not fast…and protest against him” (66).
2. Based on the individual analysis of the passages above, what is Elie’s overall view of God? Religion? Faith? Is there a difference between them? Explain.
3. Elie States: “He had been able to prove that he was still useful” (72). Who is “he” and why is he useful? Again, how does this connect to Elie’s role of faith, fear, anger, hope?
4. Why do you think that the Nazi’s would provide medical treatment, heal injuries and provide rest for Elie, but then at the same time starve mistreat, kill Elie and other prisoners?
5. Explain the following passage. Then, explain how and why you think it connects to the title: “The last night in Buna…from one ‘last night’ to another? (79).
6. Why was it important to clean the barrack before they were to leave for the death marches? Why is it important to uphold a certain image?

Night: Ch. 1 and 2 Passage Analysis

 Directions: as you read Ch 1 and 2, think about passages (the BEST 3 – 5 lines) that show and indicate strong imagery and marginalization. Fill in the chart below.

 

#1: Imagery Passage

Passage: Write the FULL passage, three to five lines. No ellipsis!!
Summary: Summarize and describe the imagery.
Analysis: what does it mean? explain the significance of the imagery (what you think the speaker or character might feel, think, etc). What do you think the author is trying to show you?

 

#2: Marginalization Passage 

Passage: Write the FULL passage, three to five lines. No ellipsis!!
Summary: What is happening? To and from whom? When, etc?
Analysis: explain how the passage exhibits marginalization and speculate outcomes based on this marginalization: what happens to a person both mentally and physically, short and long term.

 

Holocaust Research Assignment: Notes

Directions: Use this sheet to help you stay organized. I will collect this along with your final draft of your research paper. Be sure to evaluate the sources you are using so you make sure the information is not jkjkjlolzbieber. And, be sure to keep track of your source information. I will also post this form on the homepage so you can do everything electronically. Cut and past it from the homepage and into a word document so you can type everything if you want to.

Fact:

Summary/analysis/explanation/etc:

Source info:

Current Event: Marginalization and Religion

Current Event Directions: Read the following directions below for your section. Make sure your article focuses on the topic asked of you. And don’t worry, we are doing this in segments, but ALL classes will have to do this at some point during the term. Pay attention to the due dates.

 Find a Current Event: Section A ONLY                 Due: Monday 11/15

 

Respond to the Current Event: Section C Only    Due: Thursday 11/18

 

Directions (Section A):

• Research the following websites for local, national and international news. You need to find an article that discusses marginalization of a people/group/etc based on religious reasons.
• This article should be within the past month or so.
• In the comments section of this assignment: Cut/paste the link
• Then, along with the link, answer the following questions
  • What is this about? Where does it take place?
  • Who is being marginalized and how? In what ways are they being marginalized?
  • What is your opinion about this article?

 

Directions (Section C):

• Choose any article posted by your classmates
• Read it and respond to it as a “reply”.
  • Do you agree/disagree and why?
  • Totally ok if you fight and argue. I want you to banter with eachother!! I think a discussion back and forth is amazing!!

 Reminders:

• Be sure your name is on your post.
• Due on the dates above BY START OF YOUR CLASS.
• Use appropriate language for debate: “You said…but I think..” or “I understand your point about…but I disagree because…”
• All posts will be screened by me and you will not get credit for inappropriate posts.

Helpful websites: It is interesting to see news bias, different newspapers view the same events.

CNN       FOX News      The BBC       African News       Asia News Network        India Times