English IV - Block 1 - Fall 2024 Assignments
- Instructors
- Jennifer Williams
- Millissa Magloire
- Term
- 2024-2025 School Year
- Department
- English Department
- Description
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This course is designed to build a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and strategies that will be refined, applied, and extended as students engage in more complex ideas, texts, and tasks. Students will be introduced to various genres of classical and contemporary narrative and informational texts, while developing and enhancing their grammar and writing skills.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Monday, November 18, 2024 - Friday, December 13, 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024 - Friday, December 13, 2024
Counts as two test grades and your final exam grade
Must be written by you in class
Cannot use any AI generator, website, etc. (Any one of these will cause you to receive a 0 on the assignment)
You must print all sources and highlight information used in paper. It will NOT be graded without sources turned in with paper
You are ready to begin finding your research and printing your sources and adding to your Works Cited page.
Let's set up your document first
Your paper should be:
1" margins (standard settings in Word)
Times New Roman
12 Font
Double spaced
The Works Cited page is the last page of your paper
The heading for your paper should look like the following:
Your Name
English IV
Jennifer Williams
December 9, 2021
Title (Centered)
Begin typing your paper here...
Introductory Paragraph should contain:
Hook
Background Information
Thesis
Body Paragraphs should contain at least:
Topic sentence – overview of paragraph
Important Evidence – straight from text – According to the text “Do Juvenile Killers Deserve Life Behind Bars?" it states "The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday in two homicide cases testing whether it is unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment to sentence a 14-year-old to life in prison without the possibility of parole" (p. 1).
Detailed Analysis – talk about it in your own words
Important evidence –
Detailed analysis
Ending statement
Citation Generators:
citationmachine.net
scribbr.com
mybib.com
The first place you should look is in the Research Portal...to find it:
Go to hhs.rcschools.net
Go to "Academics"
Go to "Library Media Center"
Click "Research Portal" on the right side in the blue section
Use "Gale Student Resources," "Gale Opposing View Points," or "Tennessee Electronic Library"
If prompted for a password for any of these: elvis
You might also want to go to Google Scholar (search engine) to search for your topic/questions
Due:
Monday, November 11, 2024 - Friday, November 15, 2024
Monday, November 11, 2024
Library with Mrs. Palmer to begin research
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Library with Mrs. Palmer to begin research
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Library with Mrs. Palmer to begin research
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Back to my room to begin research paper
Friday, November 15, 2024
Research paper
Due:
Monday, November 4, 2024 - Friday, November 8, 2024
Monday, November 4, 2024
Complete the "Battle with Grendel's Mother" review handout
We will begin reading "Beowulf's Last Battle" pages 52-55
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Answer any questions that are circled and starred.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
We will read "The Death of Beowulf" and "Mourning Beowulf".
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You will answer the five questions at the end of the last reading
You will then complete the review handout for the last two readings
1a. How do you think you would have reacted to Beowulf's death if you had been one of his subjects?
1b. Who is the only person to help Beowulf battle the dragon?
1c. What happens to Beowulf as a result of the battle?
1d. What happens to the dragon and its treasure?
2. How would you describe Wiglaf's character traits?
3. Beowulf is able to defeat evil in the form of Grendel and Grendel's mother, yet he loses his life. What theme does this suggest about the struggle between good and evil?
4. In your opinion, what view of youth and old age does Beowulf convey? In answering, consider not only the details in the last part of the poem but also the earlier portrayals of Beowulf and Hrothgar.
5. On the basis of your reading of Beowulf, what qualities or values do you think the Anglo Saxons admired?
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Beowulf's reputation, position, and wealth
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Beowulf's behavior before and during his battles
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the behavior of other characters
Thursday, November 7, 2024
We will test over the entire story of "Beowulf"
Friday, November 8, 2024
Due:
Monday, October 28, 2024 - Friday, November 1, 2024
Monday, October 28, 2024
We will read and discuss the second part of the "Beowulf" handout
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Complete the "Beowulf - Grendel" review handout.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
We will begin reading "Battle with Grendel" and as you read we will stop and answer the questions that are starred and circled in the side margins as we did with the first reading.
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You will also answer the 4 questions at the end of the handout. You will answer the four questions in complete sentences and provide textual evidence for each question in order to receive credit for them. Answer these questions on the same paper as the chunking assignment.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Watch the video "Classics Summarized: Beowulf" and write a paragraph summary to answer the following questions:
Why did Beowulf choose to fight Grendel with no weapon? What does this say about the values of Anglo-Saxon culture?
Begin reading "Grendel's Mother" page 45-46
You will continue to answer the side questions that are circled and starred.
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We will also read "The Battle with Grendel's Mother" from pages 47-51. You will answer any questions circled and starred as we read.
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Thursday, October 31, 2024
Halloween...school-wide movie day!!!!
Friday, November 1, 2024
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You will also answer the 5 questions at the end of the handout. You will answer the four questions in complete sentences and provide textual evidence for each question in order to receive credit for them. Answer these questions on the same paper as the chunking assignment.
Due:
Monday, October 21, 2024 - Friday, October 25, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024
Watch the video "Research Writing: Choosing a Managable Topic" and take notes as you watch. You may use a desktop of mine or your laptop.
Pick a topic from the list provided or request a topic of your choice (you may need to scroll down some to find what you're looking for)...Write down the topic you choose and the guiding question that accompanies it...if you do NOT find a topic that you would like to cover or you have one in mind, you must create the bubble chart for it before it will even be considered being approved.
A second list may be found here for research paper topics
Scroll down the page some to find topics you may want to use...
Watch the following video "Selecting a Research Topic and Formulate a Research Question" and create a Bubble Chart for your topic (the bubble chart is somewhere after the 2 minute mark of the video). You must create the bubble chart specific to your topic...these five questions are the questions you will be answering to get your research paper completed.
Familiarize yourself with the topic...provide a written summary of the issues surrounding your topic. Make sure to discuss from both viewpoints. All notes will need to be on the same sheet of paper.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
We will take notes on "Kennings and Alliteration"
You will quiz over the following notes:
1. The Literary Epic
2. Beowulf - The Manuscript
3. Kennings and Alliteration
If time allows, you will receive and begin working on the Kennings handout
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Use a computer to complete the Kennings Practice handout...some of the information is in your notes from last week.
As you finish the Kennings Practice handout, you need to get the vocabulary sheet and begin defining the definitions on the list.
You will use the definitions for a quiz
Thursday, October24, 2024
We will take the quiz over the Beowulf Vocabulary
We are going to listen to and read the lyrics to the song, "I Need a Hero"
Write a paragraph telling who your hero is and why...everyone will share.
Friday, October 25, 2024
We are going to listen to the song "Beowulf: 99 Luft Balloons" and talk about it before we begin reading.
We will begin reading "Grendel" pages 33-35 from the handout provided.
Summarize the following in plain words:
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Due:
Monday, October 14, 2024 - Friday, October 18, 2024
Monday, October 14, 2024
We will read "The Wife of Bath"
You will complete the questions that go with the reading
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
ACT TODAY--No Class for Seniors
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
We will read "The Pardoner's Tale"
You will complete the questions that go with the reading
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Beowulf Internet Search
Literary Epic Notes from PowerPoint
Beowulf -The Manuscript Notes from PowerPoint
Friday, October 18, 2024
SENIOR PICTURE DAY - NO CLASS FOR SENIORS
Due:
Monday, September 30, 2024 - Friday, October 4, 2024
Monday, September 30, 2024
Begin midterm
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Work on midterm
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Work on midterm
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Makeup work today only
Friday, October 4, 2024
HAWK WALK - NO CLASS TODAY
Due:
Monday, September 23, 2024 - Friday, September 27, 2024
Monday, September 23, 2024
You will also receive the "Who Are You?" Handout. You will use the handout to guide your research. You will turn in the handout and your paragraphs after you present.
You will receive the Mask to go with your character and directions for completing it.
We will begin the research for the presentation.
You will be given your pilgrim assignments:
Kiyomi - The Knight (43-80)
Nathan - The Squire (81-102)
Aiyanna - Yeoman (103-121)
Naomi - The Prioress (122-166)
Elizabeth - The Monk (169-211)
Hari - The Physician (421-454)
Ellie - The Friar (212-279)
Ava - The Man of Law (319-340)
Briana - The Wife of Bath (455-486)
Carrah - The Summoner (641-688)
Isaiah - The Pardoner (689-734)
Saryah - The Shipman (398-420)
Vermiya - The Clerk (295-318)
Andy - The Franklin (341-370)
Angie - The Reeve (605-640)
Jaycie - The Parson (487-538)
Jason - The Miller (561-584)
Brenda - The Merchant (280-294)
Darian - The Plowman (539-555)
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
You will also receive the "Who Are You?" Handout. You will use the handout to guide your research. You will turn in the handout and your paragraphs after you present.
You will receive the Mask to go with your character and directions for completing it.
We will begin the research for the presentation.
You will be given your pilgrim assignments:
Kiyomi - The Knight (43-80)
Nathan - The Squire (81-102)
Aiyanna - Yeoman (103-121)
Naomi - The Prioress (122-166)
Elizabeth - The Monk (169-211)
Hari - The Physician (421-454)
Ellie - The Friar (212-279)
Ava - The Man of Law (319-340)
Briana - The Wife of Bath (455-486)
Carrah - The Summoner (641-688)
Isaiah - The Pardoner (689-734)
Saryah - The Shipman (398-420)
Vermiya - The Clerk (295-318)
Andy - The Franklin (341-370)
Angie - The Reeve (605-640)
Jaycie - The Parson (487-538)
Jason - The Miller (561-584)
Brenda - The Merchant (280-294)
Darian - The Plowman (539-555)
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
You will also receive the "Who Are You?" Handout. You will use the handout to guide your research. You will turn in the handout and your paragraphs after you present.
You will receive the Mask to go with your character and directions for completing it.
We will begin the research for the presentation.
You will be given your pilgrim assignments:
Kiyomi - The Knight (43-80)
Nathan - The Squire (81-102)
Aiyanna - Yeoman (103-121)
Naomi - The Prioress (122-166)
Elizabeth - The Monk (169-211)
Hari - The Physician (421-454)
Ellie - The Friar (212-279)
Ava - The Man of Law (319-340)
Briana - The Wife of Bath (455-486)
Carrah - The Summoner (641-688)
Isaiah - The Pardoner (689-734)
Saryah - The Shipman (398-420)
Vermiya - The Clerk (295-318)
Andy - The Franklin (341-370)
Angie - The Reeve (605-640)
Jaycie - The Parson (487-538)
Jason - The Miller (561-584)
Brenda - The Merchant (280-294)
Darian - The Plowman (539-555)
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Presentations will begin today. If you are not ready to present today, you will lose 10 points for every day you don't present.
Friday, September 27, 2024
We will read "The Wife of Bath's Tale" today and you will answer the questions that accompany it.
Due:
Monday, September 16, 2024 - Friday, September 20, 2024
Monday, September 16, 2024
We will begin watching "A Knight's Tale" and you will take notes on the movie. The accompanying assignment for the movie will be:
Write a paragraph discussing Jeff or Chaucer and how he is portrayed in the movie. What does he do for William after he rescues him? What is his downfall or problem in the movie? What stands out about him as a character in the movie?
Write another paragraph discussing life in general during these times. What was the mode of transportation? What were people's goals in life? How did William overcome the odds against him? What are some of the things that stand out about this time in history?
Write another paragraph about the things in the movie that were out of historical reference for the time period. You should include at least five different things that you saw or noticed or heard that were out of place in the movie.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
ADMINISTRATIVE DAY - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS!!!
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
We will continue watching "A Knight's Tale"
Thursday, September 19, 2024
We will finish watching "A Knight's Tale" and complete the following assignment:
Write a paragraph discussing Jeff or Chaucer and how he is portrayed in the movie. What does he do for William after he rescues him? What is his downfall or problem in the movie? What stands out about him as a character in the movie?
Write another paragraph discussing life in general during these times. What was the mode of transportation? What were people's goal in life? How did William overcome the odds against him? What are some of the things that stand out about this time in history?
Write another paragraph about the things in the movie that were out of historical reference for the time period. You should include at least five different things that you saw or noticed or heard that were out of place in the movie.
Friday, September 20, 2024
Watch a video interpretation of "A Wife of Bath"
We will begin reading the Prologue of The Canterbury Tales as a class and we will discuss the lines we are going to read. We are only going to read the following lines from the Prologue 1-41 and 767-856.
You will also receive the "Who Are You?" Handout. You will use the handout to guide your research. You will turn in the handout and your paragraphs after you present.
You will receive the Mask to go with your character and directions for completing it.
You will be given your pilgrim assignments:
Kiyomi - The Knight (43-80)
Nathan - The Squire (81-102)
Aiyanna - Yeoman (103-121)
Naomi - The Prioress (122-166)
Elizabeth - The Monk (169-211)
Hari - The Physician (421-454)
Ellie - The Friar (212-279)
Ava - The Man of Law (319-340)
Briana - The Wife of Bath (455-486)
Carrah - The Summoner (641-688)
Isaiah - The Pardoner (689-734)
Saryah - The Shipman (398-420)
Vermiya - The Clerk (295-318)
Andy - The Franklin (341-370)
Angie - The Reeve (605-640)
Jaycie - The Parson (487-538)
Jason - The Miller (561-584)
Brenda - The Merchant (280-294)
Darian - The Plowman (539-555)
Due:
Monday, September 9, 2024 - Friday, September 13, 2024
Monday, September 9, 2024
Presentations of the Macbeth Storyboard will begin at 8:45.
Anyone not presenting today will receive 10 points off per day for every day you don't present.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
We will read "Thomas Becket" and you will complete the handout that goes with the reading.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
We will begin taking notes over Geoffrey Chaucer.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
You guys take the ACT Work Keys today so there will be no class.
Friday, September 13, 2024
We will quiz over the Chaucer notes at the beginning of class
We will begin watching "A Knight's Tale" movie. Here is the assignment you will complete when we finish watching the movie:
Write a paragraph discussing Jeff or Chaucer and how he is portrayed in the movie. What does he do for William after he rescues him? What is his downfall or problem in the movie? What stands out about hinm as a character in the movie?
Write another paragraph discussing life in general during these times. What was the mode of transportation? What were people's goal in life? How did William overcome the odds against him? What are some of the things that stand out about this time in history?
Write another paragraph about the things in the movie that were out of historical reference for the time period. You should include at least five different things that you saw or noticed or heard that were out of place in the movie.
Due:
Monday, September 2, 2024 - Friday, September 6, 2024
Monday, September 2, 2024
LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL!!!
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
We will finish listening to Macbeth Act 2
You will complete questions 1-4 on page 292 and questions 1-3 on page 293.
Macbeth Act 1 "Structure" Handout
Macbeth Act 1 "Soliloquy" Handout
Macbeth Act 2 "Psychological Report" Handout
Macbeth Act 2 "Patterns of Word Changes" Handout (you may use your phone, but read the directions for each section carefully)
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Work on anything not finished from the list above if needed.
Thursday, September 5, 2024
We will take the test over Act 1 and Act 2.
We will begin the storyboard project for Macbeth.
You will give a summary of Acts 1 and 2 by drawing 10 scenes that represent the most important details from each act. You should choose 5 details from Act 1 and five details from Act 2. Then you should give a one paragraph explanation for each scene that you draw.
Friday, September 6, 2024
Due:
Monday, August 26, 2024 - Friday, August 30, 2024
Monday, August 26, 2024
Watch the video “Macbeth by William Shakespeare / Context”
Find and tear out pages 258-278
On a sheet of paper, locate the following words in the margins of your book and write the definitions for each:
Revolt
Captivity
Assault
Flout
Rebellious
Treasons
Complete the “Macbeth - Act 1 Concept Vocab” handout
We will listen to Act 1 of Macbeth together as a class in the Shakespearean language.
(We stopped at 24:22 Act One, Scene 7)
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Go to page 276 and answer questions 1-3. Put #3 on a sheet of notebook paper...
Now move over to page 277 and complete the “Analyze the Text” questions. These questions can be answered on the same sheet of paper as #3 from above.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
OSHA
Thursday, August 29, 2024
OSHA
Friday, August 30, 2024
Tear out pages 279-294 from your textbook.
On a sheet of paper, locate the following words in the margins of your book and write the definitions for each:
allegiance
stealthy
equivocate
sacrilegious
counterfeit
breach
We will complete the Macbeth Act 2 Concept Vocab Handout.
We will listen to Macbeth Act 2
You will complete questions 1-4 on page 292 and questions 1-3 on page 293.
Due:
Monday, August 19, 2024 - Friday, August 23, 2024
Monday, August 19, 2024
We will listen to the story "Federigo's Falcon" together as a class.
You will receive two handouts that contain questions inside hearts...answer the questions on your own paper.
You will use the hearts for a project later.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
You will write two paragraphs and explain one example of situational irony and one example of dramatic irony found in the story "Federigo's Falcon."
Then you will begin coloring and decorating your hearts.
Cut the hearts out and create your falcon.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
We will take the test over "Federigo's Falcon."
We will read "An Uncomfortable Bed" as a class.
You will begin the handout that accompanies the story.
Thursday, August 22, 2024
We will listen to and discuss "The Interlopers"
You will begin the handout that accompanies the story. You will need to answer the questions on your own paper. You may NOT type this assignment.
You also need to finish the handout from yesterday for "An Uncomfortable Bed"
You should also make sure your falcon is complete and put together.
Friday, August 23, 2024
Due:
Monday, August 12, 2024 - Friday, August 16, 2024
Monday, August 12, 2024
Last day of activities...classes begin full time tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Student Data Sheet
ANNEX 101
Personal Letter
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
ASVAB for all juniors and seniors
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Go over class syllabus
Students need to log into a computer and go to the Holloway home page at hhs.rcschools.net
I will give you directions from there to find my website and show you how to subscribe.
After you subscribe to my website, you will complete the assignment.
1. What does TIDE mean or what is your process for writing a body paragraph?
2. Based on the following article, answer the prompt: How should parents help students who have fallen behind?
How should parents help students who have fallen behind?
In “How to Help a Teen Out of a Homework Hole,” the psychologist Lisa Damour writes about the reality many students face: Not only have they fallen behind in school, but they also feel they won’t be able to catch up.
Ms. Damour then gives three pieces of advice for parents, though they might apply to anyone else who wants to help a struggling student, beginning with a reminder that “empathy will get you further than anger.”
Next, she recommends working with the student to diagnose the problem. Finally, Ms. Damour suggests that people who want to help should “step back and see the big picture.” Dr. Braaten also noted that much of what students gain from school is not about content but about learning how to solve problems. Engaging teens in constructive conversations to figure out how they fell behind can be an important lesson unto itself. “Having a 16-year-old who understands, ‘When I’m stressed, this is how I react,’” says Dr. Braaten, “may put us further ahead in the long run.”
Friday, August 16, 2024
Watch the video on the 3 Types of Irony and take notes on it...You need at least the definition and an example (you may include more). You will need to know the difference in the three because you will have an assignment that requires you to know all of the information with our first story.
We will discuss the notes you took when everyone has finished.
We will watch the following video together as a class:
An Introduction to Falconry
After you have watched the video, answer the following questions on a sheet of paper. Write a small paragraph for each question. We will discuss your answers to these questions before moving on further.
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Would you consider an animal you use for hunting purposes a pet? Why or why not?
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Would there be an emotional attachment to this animal? Why or why not?