Nicenet

The key is 02950Z2H3.

For the Class of 2013

Welcome to my blog. I trust that you are enjoying your summer vacation.

In case you misplaced your summer work, look below:

English 10 Honors - Summer Assignments
With the exception of Nicenet responses, all work is due September 7, 2010. Nicenet work must be completed by August 15.

Part I: Reading assignment Please read Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. As you read the novel, study plot, setting, character, and conflict. Keep notes in your English notebook.

Next, access Novels for Students through Gale Virtual Reference Library via the Media Center link on the High Point webpage and read the entry on Of Mice and Men. The password is hpregional. Be ready to discuss the article when you return to school.

Part II: Literary Devices (10 points – typed)Please identify at least one example of each of the following literary devices found in Of Mice and Men:
• symbol
• simile
• metaphor
• allusion
• motif
• alliteration
• foreshadowing
• imagery

Cite the example using correct MLA format.

Part III: The Great America Dream (25 points – one typed page)The Great American Dream has long represented the beliefs of millions. Its promise is that as long as a person works hard, he can get ahead in this country. A person’s background should not matter; it is a person’s work ethic that makes all the difference. Consider Lennie and George’s dream. Was it real? Why or why not?

Part IV: Nicenet (10 points) Follow the directions on the attached sheet to access Nicenet to create an account and log in to the site. After you create an account, be sure to read my entry and respond appropriately.

The key is 02950Z2H3.

Part V: Socratic Seminar (10 points)Let’s tie this all together on Tuesday, September 7.


The basic requirements for class are:
• type all work using Times New Roman 12;
• include a proper heading using MLA format;
• document all sources;
• submit work at the start of class;
• all work must be original;
• be fair to your classmates and to me;
• attend class as often as humanly possible; and
• no whining.

If you are wondering what I want from my students, please keep this in mind: I value students who actually read the selections and who are independent thinkers.
If you have any questions, I can be reached at pporter@hpregional.org

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Please see the new link for a copy of the last chapter.

So close and yet so far...

This is it! We have only three weeks until June 18, your last day of school. The exam for students in Period 8 will be administered Thursday, June 17, and the exam for students in Period 9 will be administered Wednesday, June 16.

There will be two essays. One will focus on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and the second will focus on the meaning of American literature. In addition, know your prepositions.

Good luck!