____Requirements for Analysis Paper for English 10 __
RequirementDue DatePoint Value

Brainstorming Assignment 3/17/05 (Thursday)30

7-10 Sources (must bring at least 4 of them)3/29/05 (Tuesday)30

Purpose Statement3/30/05 (Wednesday)20

Five Questions/Working Outline3/30/05 (Wed)30

7-10 Source cards4/1/05 (Friday)40

Thesis Statement3/31/05 (Thurs)30

50 Notecards4/8/05 (Friday)40

Rough Draft of Outline4/13/05 (Wed)30

Rough Draft of paper (must be typed—2 copies)4/20/05 (Wed)100

Final Outline 5/5/05 (Thurs)50

Final Draft (with works cited page) 5/5/05 (Thurs)130

Note: If you do not turn in your work on time (including final draft of paper), you will automatically receive half credit. If you are absent one day, your work must be handed in the next day, or you will receive half credit for the assignment. You are still responsible for turning in any material due the day you return. If you do not turn in an analysis paper, you will fail the semester. If you are absent the day the paper is due, you must get in touch with me by phone or by email.

Your Analysis Paper
____Requirements for Analysis Paper for English 10 honors____

RequirementDue DatePoint Value

Brainstorming Assignment3/7/05 (Monday) 30

Purpose Statement3/9/05 (Wednesday)20

Five Questions/Working Outline3/9/05 (Wed)30

7-10 Source cards(must bring at least 4) 3/29/05 (Tuesday)40

Thesis Statement3/16/05 (Wed)30

50 Notecards3/29/05 (Tues)40

Rough Draft of Outline3/31/05 (Thurs)30

Rough Draft of paper (must be typed—2 copies) 4/7/05 (Thurs)100

Final Outline4/18/05 (Mon)50

Final Draft (with works cited page)4/18/05 (Mon)130

Note: If you do not turn in your work on time (including final draft of paper), you will automatically receive half credit. If you are absent one day, your work must be handed in the next day, or you will receive half credit for the assignment. You are still responsible for turning in any material due the day you return. If you do not turn in an analysis paper, you will fail the semester. You will also have another sheet with due dates for small writing pieces.

All sophomores must have a copy of Fahrenheit 451 by Thursday, September 30.

For both Honors and regular, the final draft of the short story essay is due on Monday, October4.

Read Catcher in the Rye by Wednesday, October 6.

Rough draft of essay due on Monday, October 4.

The essay may be over either Fahrenheit, Utopia, or both.

Read Utopia by Monday, September 20

Rough Draft: Thursday, September 23, 2003
Final Draft: Monday, September 27, 2003

This essay will count as the second half of your Short Story Test. You will be looking in-depth at one of the stories we read in class. You may choose from:
“The Interlopers”(p.
“Two Friends”(p. 546)
“Harrison Bergeron” (p. 20)
“By the Waters of Babylon” (p. 43)

You must have a complete rough draft—this means an introduction, conclusion, and body paragraphs. The rough draft is worth 50 points. If you do not have a rough draft on the day it is due, you will earn 0 points. However, I will not grade your essay unless you hand in a rough draft and your final draft shows substantial revision of your rough draft.

Essay topic:

Using one of the short stories we covered in class, write an explication of one main character, the central conflict of the story, and a complete discussion of the central theme of the story. You must use quotes to support your points.

If you type your rough draft, please send it to yourself through email so that you can work on it in class.

Rough Draft: Thursday, September 23, 2003
Final Draft: Friday, October 1, 2003

This essay will count as the second half of your Short Story Test. You will be looking in-depth at one of the stories we read in class. You may choose from:
“The Interlopers” (p. 664)
“Harrison Bergeron” (p. 20)
“There Will Come Soft Rains” (p. 86)
“By the Waters of Babylon” (p. 42)
“Everyday Use” (p. 503)

You must have a complete rough draft—this means an introduction, conclusion, and body paragraphs. The rough draft is worth 50 points. If you do not have a rough draft on the day it is due, you will earn 0 points. However, I will not grade your essay unless you hand in a rough draft and your final draft shows substantial revision of your rough draft.

Essay topic:

Using one of the short stories we covered in class, write an explication of one main character, the central conflict of the story, and a complete discussion of the central theme of the story. You must use quotes to support your points.

If you type your rough draft, please send it to yourself through email so that you can work on it in class.

Taken on Monday, September 20

Students will receive a review sheet on Friday, September 17

Due Monday, Spetember 20

Time Limits: None
Speaking notes: 25 – 50 words for the interview report.
Sources named: The person or persons interviewed.
Outline of speech: Prepare a 75 – 100 word outline.
Audience: a group of friends who will understand.

Order of the speech:
-A story of someone’s experience of stage fright. If you have heard a funny story from one of your interviewees, or have one of your own, plan to open the speech with that.
-Tell about the people you interviewed and their experiences and advice about dealing with communication apprehension.
-Describe each interview separately, but after the description, draw some common conclusions about them.
-Tell about your own anticipation of speaking anxiety, and about the one or two suggestions you tried before presenting the speech.
-Conclude the speech with a reference back to your opening story, perhaps imagining how one of the suggestions you tried could have changed the outcome of the opening story.

Read “The Interlopers” (p.
Complete Synthesis Notes
Key Concepts/Themes: Hatred, Friendship

Directions for Synthesis Notes
Short Story Unit—Honors English
Mrs. Neitzel

•In addition to your name, write the story name and the date due at the top of the page.
•Provide a short synthesis of details:
oSetting
oProtagonist
oAntagonist
oConflict
oExposition
oImportant rising action events
oClimax
oImportant falling action events
oPoint of View (POV) of the story
o3 examples of simile, metaphor, personification, and allusion (labeled). If you have more than 3 examples, you will earn extra credit. The examples must be labeled correctly.
•For each story I will give you key concepts/themes to discuss. For each concept/theme you should set up a chart. Write down a quote (and the page number) that demonstrates this theme or concept. You may also write examples in your own words, but make sure you have page numbers. This will help you when you have to write an essay. You should have at least 3 examples for each concept/theme.
•Write a ½ page reflection about the story. You may write this in any form, but I will expect your feelings about the events in the story. I won’t be satisfied with “I loved it.” Give me as much info as possible into why you loved it.

Read “Two Friends” (P. 546)
Complete Synthesis notes.
Key concepts/themes: War, Friendship

Directions for Synthesis Notes
Short Story Unit
Mrs. Neitzel

•In addition to your name, write the story name and the date due at the top of the page.
•Provide a short synthesis of details:
oSetting
oProtagonist
oAntagonist
oConflict
oExposition
oImportant rising action events
oClimax
oImportant falling action events
oPoint of View (POV) of the story
o3 examples of simile, metaphor, personification, and allusion (labeled). If you have more than 3 examples, you will earn extra credit. The examples must be labeled correctly.
•For each story I will give you key concepts/themes to discuss. For each concept/theme you should set up a chart. Write down a quote (and the page number) that demonstrates this theme or concept. You may also write examples in your own words, but make sure you have page numbers. This will help you when you have to write an essay. You should have at least 3 examples for each concept/theme.

Assigned 8/26
Due 8/30

An essay (full introduction and full conclusion) telling me about yourself. Give me any information that you think I should know about who you are as a person. This essay should be typed (double spaced!).

Assigned 8/26
Due 9/1

Read Fahrenheit 451 in its entirety. Be prepared to discuss.

Assigned 8/26
Due 8/30

First Speech: Write notes for a 2-3 minute speech that tells me and your classmates about yourself. You should practice this speech to make sure you are speaking for at least 2 minutes.

Good Luck!

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