Satire Rubric

Satire Scoring Rubric

Remember your satirical essay is due Tomorrow (12/20).  The link will take you to the rubric for the essay.  Please take the time to go through and score your own paper to see what areas may need improvement.  Please e-mail me or speak to me if you would like me to review your paper before submit it.

Satirical Essay

Make sure you are keeping up with your satirical essay!

Essays will be due on 12/20 so don't procrastinate

Make sure to share it with me even before you are finished so I can leave comments and help you along the way

Remember you can use "Lost in the Kitchen", "Ugly Truth About Beauty", "No Chive Left Behind", or any other satire you may find as examples to help you get started

No Chive Left Behind

No Chive Left Behind

Please read the satirical essay "No Chive Left Behind"

Please consider the lead in, his thesis, the authors word choice, and the "solution"

Begin writing your own satirical essay

Journal #26 - Satire Essay Prompt

Satire Essay Prompt

Please read carefully the prompt for your essay

In your journal...

Brainstorm and list 5-10 issues that you care about or could write about

Think of at least 3 examples of why this issue is important/bothers you and write them down

What is your solution to this issue?  Write a few complete sentences about how you feel this issue could be solved

Ugly Truth About Beauty Annotation

Please find the list of satirical devices and the essay "Ugly Truth About Beauty" by Dave Bary in your google drive (view only folder)

Make a copy then annotate the document by highlighting the devices you see used in the designated color

When finished share with me (1 Mr. Hurl Ugly Truth)

Lost in the Kitchen by Dave Barry

Look at the document Satirical Devices Used in Lost in the Kitchen.  Look at the terms provided and think about them as you read.

Read the piece "Lost in the Kitchen" by Dave Barry

Make a copy of the document.  Please annotate the story using the colors provided to show the use of irony, understatement, hyperbole, stereotypes, self deprecation, and metaphor.

Title the story (ex. 1 Mr. Hurl Lost in the Kitchen) and share it with me

Mrs. Murphy's baby has arrived

Hi classes,
I just wanted to share pics of our new daughter with you. Kyla Lynn (Murphy) Mason was born last Tuesday, November 27. She weighed 7 lbs and 11 oz. I miss you all and hope you are having fun with Mr. Hurl. I look forward to seeing you when I return. Please ask Mr. Hurl any questions about grades while we are recovering. I will be back in email  contact in another couple of weeks. Happy Holidays - I wish you all a safe and restful break.

2 More Books Needed!

Remember you must read and review 2 more books for the final 6 weeks of the semester.  Make sure you stay on top of your reading so you don't fall behind and have to cram at the end of the semester.  Remember you need to have your first book by WEDNESDAY to read in class and a sign in will be passed around.

Here are a few ideas to help get you thinking 50 Coolest Books Ever

Journal #25 - Red Jacket Defends Native American Religion

Red Jacket Defends Native American Religion

Red the text from the link above and consider Red Jacket's critical commentary.

Select 3 quotes from the text that show socratic irony and copy them into your journal.  Then write a brief response describing why it shows socratic irony, what Red Jacket is saying, and what the quote means to you for each quote IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.  Keep in mind Red Jacket's tone and how he makes his points.

Mark Twain's Advice to Youth

Mark Twain's Advice to Youth

Please read the following document carefully

Then comment in the margin provided what you think Mark Twain actually means by what he is saying

When finished title your document with your class period, name, and the title Advice to Youth and share it with me

Journal #24 - Political Cartoons

 Please find at least 3 political cartoons of our choosing and paste them in your journal.  Please write a short review detailing...

1.  What do you see in the cartoon?
2.  What is the artist trying to say?
3.  What message do you come away from after seeing the cartoon? What does it make YOU think?

Here is an Example of a Political Cartoon Review

You Can Find Lots of Political Cartoons Here

Journal #23 - Ugly Truth About Beauty

The Ugly Truth About Beauty by Dave Barry

Please read the following and write a 3 paragraph response.  One paragraph for each

1.  What is the article saying?  What is the author trying to convey to the reader?

2.  What is the author's tone?  How is he presenting his argument?

3.  What did you like (or dislike) about the article and how it was written?

Book Reviews Due 11/30

Click Here to Submit Book Reviews

Once you have completed both book reviews please submit them here.  Please have the links to your reviews ready to paste

Quiz 11/14

Click Here to Take Quiz

Please see Mr. Hurl for your Test Code

Click Next in upper right to get through the sample question

Then hit exit section (upper right) to continue to quiz

12 Rules of Dialogue

12 Rules of Dialogue

Grades

Hi classes - Hope you are having fun with Mr. Hurl and writing narratives.
Grades are in Zangle for the last assgnments.
1. Act IV Quiz was entered
2. Book Review (should be 4-5 paragraphs of your own words for a good grade) you submitted the link to me on the form that said 1st 6 week Book Review (20 points weighted in reading category under 20%)
3. Character Profile - (A should have been 1-2 pages with 5 + quotes explaining your role and how the actions of the story affected you throughout the play. B was a 3rd person essay C - paragraph responses analyzing 5 quotes) 30 points weighted in writing category at 40%.

Missing assignments

• I forgot to share the assignment with you - share it with me - send me an email at jenmurphy11@gmail.com asking me to please grade it (if it is an assignment given with Mr. Hurl talk with him about it, assignments due when I was with you, talk to me) 
• I didn't do it and it is really affecting my grade - late submissions will only be counted up to C credit 
• Make sure you are doing your assignments (journals, article entries and sharing them with me and Mr. Hurl) 
• Late assignments will be looked at as long as time allows me to - still waiting on Baby. 

Take care of yourselves and have a good break.
Mrs. Murphy

Journal 22 - Show Not Tell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZcPKZUdPgk&feature=related 

Please describe the following scenes using SHOW not tell

1.  A rough or dangerous neighborhood

2.  A crowded club/party

3.  Popular or outgoing character

4.  Nerdy or shy character

Journal 21 Character Development

Objective: How do I describe my characters physically and mentally? How do I bring characters to life and decide which characters are necessary?
Describe your main character’s Name:
Age:
Height:
Eye color:
Hair color:

1.     What is this character's major goal?

2.     Why is this goal so important to this character?

3.     Are there any events in the character's past that affect the significance of this goal?

4.   Describe your characters life till now, motivations, family situation, quirks.

5.   Is there another character who pushes your character for better or worse? Are they a sidekick or antagonist) Describe them physically and mentally?

6.   Do you have other characters influencing the decision the main character makes in the plot? Describe them?

7.     Writing Exercise: Your main characters have to change a flat tire, in the rain. Describe the conversation they have. What does this tell you about your characters? How do they deal in tense situations? How do they influence each other? 

Here is the link to the list of archetypes and explanations

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ArchetypalCharacter

Journal 20 - AOW 9

Read article of the week #9.  Read and annotate the story then write a paragraph about your reaction to the article using the questions at the end as a guide.

Journal 19 - Plot Development

Answer each of the following with a brief paragraph

1.    Exposition: What setting and background is necessary to drive this story?

2.    Rising Action: what actions will lead my characters into action, begin questioning, what will be going through their mind

3.    Conflict: What conflict are my characters trying to resolve or discover? why is this important?

4.    Climax: What is the most crucial turning point or decision in the story?

5.    Falling Action / resolution: what goes through the characters minds after the climactic decision, what conversation or action follows this? what do they realize?

6.    Theme: what idea about human behavior should your readers have after reading your story?

Journal 18 - Narrative Ideas

Use this opportunity to brainstorm and create ideas for your narrative story.  Make sure that your ideas are REALISTIC and that the conflict can be resolved in a short story.  Please include your list of fearful situations and any notes that will help you begin your writing.

Narrative Writing Prompt Monday - November 5th

Today, like Arthur Miller, you will begin your planning your own story in which you plan to inform the world of one idea or message you hope they will be aware of.  Please click on Narrative Prompt 

Expert Project Directions - Friday November 2, 2012

Today is your day to get started or continue exploring on your expert project. Please click on Expert Project Directions in the link to the right.

Character Profile Assignment

1. Click on the assignment to the right titled Character Profile assignment and pick which option you would like to complete.

2. Start a new document titled ___(per) __________(name)______________Character Profile Assignment
share with me at jenmurphy11@gmail.com

3. Students choosing assignment A & B - you must find evidence for your assignment today from the book only. Write down the quotes you will be using in your doc and the page numbers.
Students choosing Assignment C - see me

ACT IV Quiz / Journal #16 & 17

1. Take Act IV Quiz


2. Set - up
#16 Journal: AOW 8: Facebook Friends

3. Set up
#17 Journal How to Analyze Quotes

4. Today, please choose one character you would like to work with from The Crucible. Think about lines that have been said to this person, or lines this person has said that has helped give you insight into who they are as a character. Find 3 - 6 powerful lines this person has said and dog ear them in your book, put a sticky in, or write them down with the page number.

Journal 15 - ACT IV Crucible Questions - Wednesday October 24

Today - you will begin reading Act IV in groups and create 10 quality questions and answers about the act.
(see handout) This should be completed in class with your group. You will be graded on the quality of question and answer. format your journal as follows

Journal 15 - ACT IV Crucible Questions 

1. Question 
1. Answer
2. Question 
2. answer 

or Insert Table 

Questions	Answers
1.	1.
2.	2.

Timed Write: Short story Tuesday - October 23, 2012

Today, you will write a timed short story writing. Please see me tomorrow if you are absent.

Act III Quiz / Journal 13 / Journal 14

Now that we have finished reading and viewing Act III, take the Act III Quiz 

This is due by the end of the period. 

When you are finished, please set up your Homework: Journal #13  and Journal #14 - start on today

13. AOW 6: Campaigns reflection (assigned 10/22 Due 10/26)

Paragraph 1 - analysis (4 sentences) a. WHAT is author's' main argument b. HOW the author develops his argument c. The author’s purpose d. who the audience is and what the author wants the to think or do

Paragraph 2 - personal reflection points you agree or disagree with WHY is this important & what are the implications (conclusions, connections)

14. Act III Who is the Blame? (assigned 10/22 Due 10/26)

Who is mostly to blame for the situation at the end of Act III?  Is it Proctor?  Danforth?  Parris?  Abigail?  Someone else?  Choose a character and explain why this person deserves the majority of blame.  Be sure to support your accusation with specific details from the drama. (1 paragraph)

Who really died in the Salem Witch Trials?

List of people who were accused and hanged in Salem Witch Trials 

Salem Witch Museum FAQ's 

Independent Reading

1. For the first 6 weeks of Independent Reading Please complete this form on right hand side of blog called Independent Reading Reviews 1st 6 weeks.

2. For the 2nd 6 weeks of Independent Reading, read the requirments below

Choose 2 new books to read for this 6 weeks
1 free choice
1 from recommended reading list (see link on the side)
Reviews for both due by Friday November 23rd

Journal 12: compare / contrast Crucible movie / book

Write 1 paragraph to Compare / contrast the Crucible movie and book.

1. Describe 3 differences you observed (a change in setting, timing of a scene, and / or portrayal of a character)
2. Explain what effect this has on the audience / viewer (does it create a certain mood? How does it help us understand the story? How does the change affect the audience? )

Act II Quiz

Take  Act II Quiz after you are done with Journal #11

Journal #11: Reading Act II Questions

Read up to Hale's arrival on p. 62
A. add character descriptions to your character crucible list for Elizabeth Proctor, Marry Warren

B. Answer the following questions in your journal as you read or after your read

1.  Describe the relationship between John and Elizabeth Proctor (pp. 49 - 55)
2. What is happening in Salem and what is Mary Warren's role there?
3. How has Mary Warren changed since Act I? (pp. 18 - 21)
4. What does Elizabeth say Abigail is up to? Do you think she is right? Why?
5. Why does Hale come to the Proctor Farm? Why did Miller choose Hale to come to the scene?
6. Why does Elizabeth declare she does not believe in witches?
7. What should John do now? What do you think he will do?

Quiz on Act 1 & Article 5 - Monday, October 8, 2012

1. Today you will be taking a collaborative quiz on Act I 

You may work with one partner - it is due at the end of the period

2. Have your expert projects approved by me this week.

Homework: Article of the week 5 : High School Dropouts is in your view only folder 

Make a copy and share with me at jenmurphy11@gmail.com
Annotate and write a 2 paragraph reflection following the format I gave you.
Due this Friday - October 12

Journal 9 - Friday, October 5 End of Act I

Today, we will finish Act I.

Copy and paste the following question into #9 of your English Journal

9. Conflicts - Act I The Crucible 
a. List all the conflicts you see occurring in Act I

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b. Choose 1 conflict to write about (1 paragraph) 

• Explain who is arguing over what 
• What motivated the conflict? 
• How is this conflict significant to the play? 
• What message might Arthur Miller being trying to suggest with this conflict? 
• How might this conflict affect the future of the play (the plot, other characters)? 

Journal 8 - Reading Act I of the Crucible Update

Journal 8 - Continue updating character Crucible List

We will continue reading Act I of the Crucible today.
Continue to note your observations of the characters in the chart on Journal 8. You should have notes on Parris, Abigail, & Tituba, Thomas & An Putnam, Betty, Ruth Putnam, Mercy Lewis, Mary Warren, Rebecca & Frances Nurse, Giles Corey, Reverend Hale
Describe the type of person the character is based on the author's description,
Think about what Arthur Miller is telling us and what how he tells us this (italics - direction message, the character's words, and how other people react to them) - author's craft.
Wednesday-  we read up to
Per. 1 (bottom of pg. 20 - right before Proctor enters)
Per 2 - 6 ( bottom of pg. 24 at Abigail's speech to Proctor)

Thursday - we read up to
Per. 1 p. 32 before Hale enters
Per. 2 - 6 p. 42 / 43 during the questioning

Journal 7 - McCarthyism vs. Salem & Journal 8 - Crucible Character List - Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Respond to the following question we discussed yesterday in your journal. Number your Journal entries.

7. 1950's vs. Salem Massachusetts October 1, 2012 (1 paragraph) 

How are the events in the 1950's (specifically the cold war period, McCarthyism, Arthur Miller, Communism) similar to events in Salem, Massachusetts and Puritan New England? How are they different. The following words should be included in your discussion: (Trust / Mistrust, The accused / evidence, Justice / injustice, Paranoia / Mass Hysteria, Fear / Power, Control / Conformity, Loyalty / disloyalty) 

Copy and Paste the following character list into your English journal
8. Crucible Character List (make notes about your observations of the characters)

Reverend Parris
Betty Parris (Daughter)
Abigail (Niece)
Tituba (slave)
Susana Walcott (one of the girls)
Thomas Putnam
Ann Putnam / Goody Putnam (wife, lost babies in childbirth)
Ruth Putnam (only daughter)
Mercy Lewis (Putnam’s servant, one of girls)
Mary Warren (Proctor’s servant, one of the girls)
John Proctor (farmer)
Elizabeth Proctor (wife)
Rebecca Nurse
Francis Nurse
Giles Corey (farmer)
Martha Corey (wife)
Reverand John Hale (from Beverly)
Judge Hawthorne
Deputy Danforth