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Weekend HW (Due 11/19/18)

11/16/2018

FOR D BLOCK ONLY!

Please finish TE/EA Paragraph #3 if you did not do so today in class (sample paragraph below)
- Be sure to include at least TWO pieces of evidence.
- Use the RUBRIC to guide your writing.
- Be sure to include a detailed analysis that explains how the ALLUSION enhances the novel.

FOR G BLOCK ONLY!

Please finish TE/EA Paragraph #3 if you did not do so today in class (sample paragraph below).
- Be sure to include at least TWO pieces of evidence.
- Use the RUBRIC to guide your writing.
- Be sure to include a detailed analysis that explains how the ALLUSION enhances the novel.
Finish reading Ch. 11 + answer the Guided Reading Questions (handed out in class).

Reading HW: Due 11/14

11/13/2018

• Finish reading Ch. 10 “Haroun’s Wish”...there will be a READING QUIZ! So be sure to do your reading.

• Complete the “allusion” side of your graphic organizer for the topics we reviewed in class today (Shadow Theory + Wizard of Oz)

HATSOS Reading HW

11/5/2018

There is no school tomorrow, so be sure to read pp. 129-134 of Haroun and the Sea of Stories (to the bottom of the page)!
Answer the following questions about the end of Ch. 7 "Into the Twilight Strip"
- Who do Haroun and the Guppees see when they camp in Chup?
  - What is he doing?
  - What does he look like?
- What important realization does Haroun come to page 125?
Wednesday's Presentations: Mythical Creatures

HATSOS Reading HW + TE/EA Paragraphs

11/2/2018

Read pages 113-121 in Haroun and the Sea of Stories
Please finish your TE/EA Paragraph responses if you did not do so today in class (sample paragraphs + notes displayed below).
- D BLOCK: Write one well-developed TE/EA structure paragraph that compares and contrasts Chup and Gup, based on what you know about these two societies so far. You may consider:
  - The living situations
  - Geography
  - Habits, and/or
  - Worldviews of the Guppees and the Chupwalas.

G BLOCK: Choose one of the following questions to answer in a TE/EA paragraph:
- Choose one setting that we’ve encountered (The sad city, the houseboat, the valley, Kahani, etc.) and explain how the setting has had an impact on the story so far.
- Describe the relationship between Haroun and Rashid so far in the book.
- Consider the world of the novel and discuss the roles that stories play in the culture of this world.

Monday's Presentations: Gogol + Kafka, Abhinaya (gesture language)

Reading HW due 11/2

11/1/2018

FOR D BLOCK ONLY!

Read pages 105-110 in Haroun and the Sea of Stories (aka finish Ch. 6, "The Spy's Story")
There will be a READING QUIZ tomorrow to keep up all accountable!

FOR G BLOCK ONLY!

Read pages 102-110 in Haroun and the Sea of Stories (aka finish Ch. 6, "The Spy's Story") --> Due Mon 11/5!
Finish your Map of Kahani (handout from class)...bring it in colorful and complete for extra credit! --> Due Mon 11/5!

Reading HW due 11/1

10/31/2018

FOR D BLOCK ONLY!

Read pages 97-105 in Haroun and the Sea of Stories. There will be a READING QUIZ tomorrow to keep up all accountable!

There are no presentations tomorrow.

Homework due 10/31 (Halloween!)

10/30/2018

FOR D BLOCK ONLY!

Read Ch. 5, "About Guppees and Chupwalas" pp. 79-93 in Haroun and the Sea of Stories. Answer the following questions:
1. Who is Khattam-Shud?
2. What is the difference between Gup and Chup ?
3. According to Mali, what is the job of a floating gardener?
4. What kind of fish are Bagha and Goopy and what is their job?
5. What is the Old Zone? Why is it important?
6. Find something funny in this chapter --> Explain, why is it funny?

Tomorrow's Presentations: Prince Charming + Princess/Damsel in distress archetypes

FOR G BLOCK ONLY!

Finish reading Ch. 4 of Haroun and the Sea of Stories if you did not already do so.

In addition, please read Ch. 5 "About Guppees and Chupwalas" and check our Google Classroom for the follow-up questions.

Reading HW: Due 10/30

10/29/2018

FOR D BLOCK ONLY!

Finish reading Ch. 4 "An Iff and a Butt" in Haroun and the Sea of Stories.
Tomorrow's Presentations: Film Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne

FOR G BLOCK ONLY!

Read pp. 63-68 of Haroun and the Sea of Stories (up to the break)
Tomorrow's Presentations: Exxon Oil Spill and film Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne

Weekend HW (Due 10/29/18)

10/25/2018

FOR D BLOCK ONLY!

DUE MONDAY 10/29

Read pp. 63-68 of Haroun and the Sea of Stories (up to the break)
Monday’s Presentations: Hoopoe Bird, Rapunzel, + the Exxon Oil Spill

FOR G BLOCK ONLY!

There will be a READING QUIZ on Chapters 1-3 of Haroun and the Sea of Stories Monday 10/29!
- Be familiar with characters, literary terms, and the allusions we have covered in class so far.
- Use your NOTES to study!

Please complete your allusion graphic organizers for Aladdin, the Hoopoe bird + Rapunzel over the weekend!

Homework for 10/25

10/25/2018

FOR D BLOCK ONLY!

DUE MONDAY 10/29

Read pages 63-68 of Haroun and the Sea of Stories (up to the break)

Monday’s Presentations: Hoopoe Bird, Rapunzel, + the Exxon Oil Spill

FOR G BLOCK ONLY!

Please read pp. 50-54 (up to the break) in Haroun and the Sea of Stories.

Fill out the "Allusion" side of your charts for 1,001 Nights andHarun Al-Rashid (this will be CHECKED!)

Tomorrow’s Presentations: Aladdin, Hoopoe Bird, and Rapunzel