Format for Poetry Response to "A Poison Tree"

In my own words, the poem “A Poison Tree” by William Blake is about someone who (give a brief summary). The poem supports the theme of revenge because (explain how it relates to revenge). A line that proves this is true is (give a line that shows revenge). This line supports the theme of revenge because (explain how this line shows revenge). The author uses the literary technique (fill in the one we described) to compare (what two things were compared?) The poem shows you that in life you (explain what you learned from this poem).

Format for Revenge

Introduction:
I believe revenge is (fill in with your own definition). (Author of the quote) states, (fill in the quote). I agree with this quote because (fill in your interpretation of the quote). An experience in my life that shows this to be true is (BRIEFLY describe the situation).

Body #1:
Describe the experience using narrative (1st person)
What happened? When did it occur? Why did it happen?

Body #2:
What were the effects of this experience on your life? What did you learn?

Body #3:
How does this experience prove the quote true?

Conclusion: (restate the introduction)
In conclusion, I believe revenge is (fill in with your own definition).(Author of the quote) states, (fill in the quote). I agree with this quote because (fill in your interpretation of the quote). The experience stated above taught me that revenge………………………

Two viewpoints worksheet:
http://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/two-viewpoints-lee-surrenders-to-grant-1865/
Please do not write on the handout.

We are going to make a T-chart to compare the visual and written account of the same event and then turn it into writing.

Column 1:Describe what you see in the painting with as much detail as you can. Make note of the positioning of the people and their facial expressions.
Column 2: Write down as many details as you can as given in the writing sample.

Next, use your T-chart to answer the question at the bottom of the page. Try to write at least 3-4 sentences.

Lastly, Answer the questions below.
1. What do you think it means when it says General Lee had an "impassible" face? What lines helped you come to this conclusion?
2. Does the picture support your meaning in #1? Why or why not?
3. What does General Lee's attire tell you about his status in life? Give details as support.
4. Contrast General Lee's appearance with that of the narrator. What does this tell you about their differences in status?
5. What do you think the narrator's general opinion of General Lee is? How do you know?

Analysis Steps and Questions for "The Significance of the Declaration of Independence"

ALL WORK MUST BE TURNED IN TODAY!! YOU CANNOT TAKE IT HOME!!!
Step 1-Number the paragraphs (1-6)
Step 2-Read each paragraph and annotate (underline important words/phrases, circle vocab., etc.)
Step 3-After each paragraph, stop and write a summary of it (to the right or left of it)
Step 4-Decide what you believe is the main idea and write it at the bottom of the page. (If you are having a hard time, try to summarize your summaries--put them all together)
Step 5- Write at least 1 dual-entry journal entry per paragraph (min. 6) IF IT'S TOO SMALL, USE PAPER OR SPACE BELOW.
Step 6-Answer the multiple choice questions using the correct short answer strategy we practiced (restate, give textual evidence, put exact words in quotes)

1.Why can't young people fully grasp the concept of Independence Day?
2.How did the US become a role model for other countries?
3.In paragraph 3, the author states the Declaration helped the country in 2 major ways--what are they?
4.According to the Declaration, what was wrong with the way England controlled the US?
5.In your own words, what do you think the quotation in paragraph 5 means?
6.In your opinion, is the Declaration still important today? Explain your answer.

Questions for "Sleep Specialists" YOU MUST USE THE CORRECT SHORT ANSWER FORMAT IF YOU WANT CREDIT (30 PTS)

DO NOT WRITE ON THIS SHEET. IT IS NOT YOURS TO KEEP. These are the notes from the overhead. Copy them into your notebook.
Notes:
When answering questions, we need to get more specific about where we are getting our information—meaning, “proof” that we are right. You must use specific words from the text in your answer to show where your ideas are coming from. When you use exact words, put them in quotation marks and put the title of the passage in parentheses. Copy example #1 as your answer to #1 on your lined paper.
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1 . What does it mean in paragraph 1 when the author states the students earning their degrees aren’t "dozing in class"? In paragraph 1, when the author states that students earning their degrees aren’t dozing in class, he means that they are usually “wide awake discovering what happens while others are sleeping” (Specialists in Sleep).
2. Why don't scientists understand what is normal or abnormal for sleep?(right there)
3. How are people wrong about their own sleep patterns? (right there)
4. What do students who work in sleep labs do to obtain information about sleep? (right there)
5. What skills must a sleep specialist have? (right there)
6. Do you think sleep specialists are important professionals to have? Why or why not?
7. Would you like to have your sleep studied by one of these individuals? Explain your answer with appropriate examples. (does not need a textual example)
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Malcolm X Questions

1. What lesson can we infer Malcolm X learns by reading the last paragraph of the essay?
2. What details from the text support the conclusion that religion was a motivating factor in the life of Malcolm X (Elijah Muhammad is the head of the nation of Islam)?
3. Who does Malcolm X envy at the Charlestown Prison and why?
4. How did the narrator’s feelings about himself change from the beginning to the end of the passage?

Short Answer Response Strategy

1. Restate part of the question in your answer.
2. State/Provide your answer.
3. Provide evidence from the text supporting your answer.
4. Wrap Up/Conclude answer.

Sample:
What is the weather like outside?
1. Restate: The weather is......
2. State/Provide answer: The weather is cold...
3. Provide evidence: The weather is cold because it is snowing....
4. Conclude: The weather is cold because it is snowing and it only snows when it is cold.

Your turn: Use the 4 part short answer strategy above to answer the question on the sheet of paper provided:

What kind of person was Malcolm X?