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Monday 11/25- Friday 11/30

11/25/2018

 
I can use graphic novel terms an concepts to analyze character development and theme in Persepolis.

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Monday

Hello everyone!  You have a substitute today.  Please be kind and helpful!
Do the following two things in class.  Use your time wisely!  Whatever you do not finish is homework and due at the beginning of next class.
  • Read "The Soup" through "The Horse" (pp 155-206)
  • Complete this (on binder paper)

Wednesday
Check in from last class.
  • Read "The Soup" through "The Horse" (pp 155-206)
  • Complete this (on binder paper)
  • First half of Persepolis movie.  What artistic choices do the filmmakers make?  In what meaningful ways are the choices similar and different to those in the book?
​HW: Finish above assignment.

Thursday
  • Turn in and Review HW
  • Read "Hide and Seek" through "The Joke"  (p.207-266) and complete questions.
  • HW: Finish classwork

Friday
Finish reading Persepolis! (Due Monday)

Monday 11/19 & Wednesday 11/21

11/19/2018

 
I can use graphic novel terms an concepts to analyze character development in Persepolis.
Monday
  • Get work from the front of the room (3 things)
  • Write response to the following on the back of your handout.  We will discuss in a few minutes.
  1. In “The Heroes,” what effects do the men’s stories have on Marjane? Why?
  2. What are Marjane’s thoughts about patriotism in this section of the memoir?
  3. ​What effects does the war have on daily life in Tehran? Do people act differently? Why?​
  • Handout
HW: Finish handout and read "The Wine" through "The Dowry" (pages 103-154)

Wednesday
  • Turn in and discuss HW
  • Thematic Topic Brainstorm/Theme Statement Review
  • Theme Work

Wednesday 11/14 & Thursday 11/15

11/14/2018

 
I can use graphic novel terms an concepts to analyze character development in Persepolis.
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Wednesday
  • Presentations: Shah, Pre-Revolution Societal Norms, Pre-Revolution Culture
  • Graphic Novel Terms and Concepts: Notes/Discussion
  • Reading #1: Individual Reading and Worksheet
HW: Finish Reading "The Veil" through "The Party" (p3-46) and Worksheet

Thursday
​Presentations: Islam, Post-Revolution Societal Norms
  • Discuss: Homework.  Who is Marjane?  How do the artistic choices Satrapi makes express the character of Marjane?
HW: Complete Second Reading: "The Heroes" through "The Key" (pages 47-102)

Monday 11/5- Friday 11/9

11/5/2018

 
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I can understand the historical and cultural context of Persepolis.
  • Historical Context Project Overview
    • Sub-group questions
    • Resources ​
This week:
Monday- project roll out, assign groups and topics, make a plan with your group, start working.
Wednesday- check out books from library, set individual and group goals, research and create presentations, check ins with Mrs. Evans.
Remember: you should know more that what is on your slides! Become an expert!
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Check out Slides Carnival for attractive Slides formats.
Thursday- turn in outlines and thesis statement papers, research and create presentations, begin practicing presentations.
Friday- (two?) groups present

​Wednesday 11/14: "Shah" and "Pre-Revolution Norms" present.  Be ready to go when you walk in the door!

    Mythology Resources

    Hero's Journey Prezi
    ​Slides (paintings, creative writing prompts, etc.)
    ​Story Assignment Overview
    Story Rubric
    ​Heracles Myth

    Syllabus

    Turnitin

    Code: 18981098
    Key: MSHS18/19

    Archives

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    My Experience of History

    • Slides
    • Assignment Overview
    • Project Rubric
    • Annotated Bibliography Example
    • Presentation Overview and Rubric
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    The Things They Carried

    The Book

    College Essay Resources

    CollegeEssayGuy's Free Guide

    Essays That Worked: John Hopkins

    College Essay Prompts

    • Common App Prompts
    • UW Prompts
    • ​UC Prompts
    • Western Washington University
    • Coalition
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