April 23, 2012

WELCOME BACK!  I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather on our vacation!  Here's what's coming up:
READING: You have a BOOK PROJECT due on MAY 17, 2012.  You will have the option of a storyboard, written report, or Keynote presentation.  I have all the handouts on my bulletin board.  Make sure you have a book when you come to class every day, as I will likely give you a little time each day to read.

ENGLISH: We'll start off with some Vocab-u-lit this week.  You will also be assigned to write a compare/contrast essay, which will be due next Friday, May 4.

This is the home stretch before summer, so really give it your all!!!

Vacation...

I hope you all get rest and some enjoyment during vacation.  Please make sure you come to class with a reading book next Tuesday.  You'll have one more book project to do before the end of the year.

DANIEL'S STORY FINAL QUESTIONS & STUDY GUIDE

DANIEL’S STORY: FINAL QUESTIONS

CHOOSE 2 of the 4 essay questions to write a well thought out answer.  Your answers should be a minimum of 2 good paragraph (5-7 sentences each), but no more than 4.

TIPS TO WRITE THOROUGH ANSWERS:

*Start with a good introductory sentence.  Restate the question.

*Use examples from the book to back up your opinion.

*Add any personal connection.

*End with a good concluding sentence.

1. How is the theme of wisdom portrayed in the novel? What character(s) symbolize wisdom?

2. How does Daniel's character grow throughout the novel? How does his growing boldness and involvement with the resistance mirror his internal growth? Use the text to support your answer.

1. How are the radio, Daniel's camera, and Erika's violin symbols of hope? In what ways do the Jews quietly demonstrate they have hope? Use the text to support your answer.

4. In what ways does Father's quiet wisdom and intelligence help his family survive during their time in Lodz? Be sure to include factual examples from the text.

*Study your quiz: know the important camps

*Study past questions from the chapters

*Know the order of Daniel’s journey

Remember the characters:

Daniel

Erika

Friedrich

Mr. Schneider

Rosa

Auntie Leah

Uncle Peter

Adam (Daniel’s friend in Auschwitz who was a part of a resistance)

Karl (Daniel’s communist friend in Buchenwald; part of the resistance)

Peter

April 2, 2012

READING: I assigned some final essay questions for some thoughts about Daniel's Story.  I gave a choice of 4 questions; students must choose 2 to write THOUGHTFUL answers to.  Each question should be answered in about 2-3 well thought out paragraphs.  These questions are due on Wednesday this week.  Also on Wednesday there is a test over the novel.  See me if you didn't get a study guide.

ENGLISH: This week students are working on a travel brochure for a country of their choosing.  Keep track of where you got your facts; you must hand in a paper with your brochure that cites your sources. This is due on Thursday.