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 * Twentieth century innovations (rubric is below description)**


 * Description of project:** Identify ONE technology developed since the year 1900 that has significantly changed society and culture. Then create a PowerPoint and give a presentation to persuade the class why this invention is the most significant.

Steps in the process 1. Identify the technology, its creator (as best you can), and the year of this innovation

2. Justify why THIS is the most important innovation. In order to justify your answer, you must discuss what impact this has had on our society, our culture, and our daily lives. (Class example: how keeping time changed lifestyles).

3. Discover at least ONE reference of this innovation in a piece of literature. (Class example: In the Renaissance poetry there are numerous references to time and how it must not be wasted. Thus, Carpe Diem!)

4. Create a PowerPoint persuading the audience of the importance of this innovation and its impact on our culture/society. 1. has a picture of this innovation 2. has a picture of this innovation at use 3. illustrates the ways in which the innovation has changed our way of life 4. slides use a mixture of images and text to make your meaning clear
 * PowerPoint requirements:**

**PowerPoint Rubric** 1. has a picture of this innovation 2. has a picture of this innovation at use 3. illustrates the ways in which the innovation has changed our way of life 4. slides use a mixture of images and text to make your meaning clear
 * I. Requirements Included**

Average Better Best 5 6 7 8 9 10 --- _

II. Content Quality 1. logical argument presented 2. reflects clear thinking on the impact of the innovation 3. reflects sufficient research by presenting relevant information

Average Better Best 5 6 7 8 9 10 --- _

III. Mechanical and Organization Issues 1. logical organization of information is used 2. transitions connect ideas 3. no spelling or mechanical errors

Average Better Best 5 6 7 8 9 10 --- _

Total _

__ The Renaissance Period of British Literature __ 1. Rediscovering Ancient Greece and Rome—**Brandon Larson**

2. It all began in Italy: A Flourish of Genius—**Cassie Sickau**

3. Humanism: Questions about the Good life—**Jessica Kramer**

4. The New Technology: A Flood of Print—**Kaitlyn Stotts**

5. Two Friends—Two Humanisits—**Pierce Gustafson**

6. The Reformation—Breaking with the Church—**Trent Tweed**

7. King versus Pope: All for an Heir—**Grant Pomerenk**

8. Henry VIII: Renaissance Man and Executioner—**Makenzie Anderson**

9. The Boy King and Bloody Mary—**Jacob Waldo**

10. Elizabeth: The Virgin Queen—**Devin Henning**

11. The Spanish Armada Sinks: A Turning Point in History—**Connor Larson**

12. A Flood of Literature and Decline of the Renaissance: A Dull Man Succeeds a Witty Woman—**Blake Myers**

13. Jewish Life in England: Expulsion and Return—**Shiloh Woiwood**

14. Timeline—**ALL create a timeline**

Name_ From “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” 1. Why does the wife think there are no more fairies?

2. Explain why or why not the wife thinks it is good that there are no more fairies.

3. Why was the knight sentence to die?

4. How can the knight stop the hanging?

5. What were some of the answers the knight received in his “quest”?

6. In the story of King Midas, what secret did he and his wife have?

7. What is the point the wife of Bath means to show by telling the story of King Midas and his wife?

8. Who seems to have the answer the knight seeks?

9. What is the knight’s answer to the queen?

10. What did the old woman want, then, since she helped the knight?

11. How does the knight react to this? Then what happened?

12. What does the old woman say it takes to be a gentleman—to possess gentility?

13. What are her comments on the poor?

14. What two choices does she then offer the knight?

15. What was his answer?

16. What, then, happens?

17. So, what do you think is the point of the story?


 * “The Pardoner’s Tale”**
 * Comprehension questions:**

1. List 5 details about the company of youngsters in Flanders. Use your words as much as possible.

2. Explain how did they find out that Death was in the neighborhood.

3. Why did they wish to find Death?

4. Describe how the group treats the old man when they first meet him.

5. Explain the plan did the ”wickedest” proposed to the other two friends on what to do with the golden florins they found.

6. What plan does this man, then, present to the other friend while the youngest runs to town?

7. What plan did the youngest make as he ran to town? 8. Explain what happened when the youngest returned.

9. Why does the Pardoner think the group is lucky that he is among them?

10. What makes the Pardoner so angry?

11. Go back and look at the info the Pardoner tells before he begins his tale. What is unusual about it?

** TEST: ** In her article, "Why Bother with Beowulf,” Melissa Snell offers five reasons why students should read Beowulf. Is Snell right? Should people read ancient Anglo Saxon literature?

Your TEST for this unit is to join in this discussion. You must do the following steps:

1. Find at least one other article that discusses the value of studying Beowulf or other ancient Anglo-Saxon literature.

2. Write a paper (two pages long, double spaced, size 12 Times New Roman font), in response to Snell. You must use your other research and your own reasoning and examples

** Paper requirements: **

** 1. Summarize the reasons Snell offers as to why students should read **

** 2. Offer a solid argument agreeing with Snell or disagreeing with her. This argument must have at least three reasons why you agree or disagree and then support these reasons with facts and examples. **

** 3. You must cite your other source at the bottom of the paper in MLA format (try easybib.com) **

** 4. You must document your source at least once in the paper (cite author’s last name OR the source if it has no author). **

New Paragraph Assignment: How does Beowulf reflect the lifestyle of 999? Write a GOOD paragraph answering this.
**Question** __** : Why do you think it’s important to Beowulf and to his image as an epic hero that he meet Grendel without a weapon? What symbolism do you see in the uselessness of **__** __human weapons against Grendel__? **

Sample 1: He needs no weapons because of his strength. SCORE 1

Sample 2: Beowulf may feel that anyone can use a weapon to kill Grendel, but only he can defeat him with nothing; he is that great. Maybe the weapons don’t work on Grendel like they wouldn’t work on the devil? SCORE 2

Sample 3: Yes, it had said in the reading that Grendel had cursed men’s weapons. Without being able to use a weapon, the only way Beowulf could have defeated Grendel was by hand. I think it also helped show just how powerful Beowulf was. I think it’s symbolic because without being able to use human weapons, humans will have to prove their strength they were born with. SCORE 3__

REMEMBER—paragraphs have 1) a topic sentence….2) analysis….3) text to support analysis……4) a clincher which wraps it u. See link to sample of paragraph requirements

These paragraphs above do not have a topic sentence or a clincher and do not use text. We need to improve. We want scores of AT LEAST 3. Highest score is a 5.

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= Assignment #2: Ancient English Prezi =

**Ancient Great Britain**
 * Assignment:** Research your group of ancient people of England, and create a Prezi to inform the rest of the class of this group. We will then embed the Prezis to our class website (http://BooneHighEnglishLiterature.wikispaces.com).


 * Prezi Requirements:**

1. State the name of the group and from where they came 2. Discuss what they valued 3. What was their religion and how did this affect the lifestyle 4. Describe the lifestyle—include the role of women if you can 5. Explain what happened to the group

**Prezi Rubric**
 * I. Content** (20 pts)
 * full of valuable information
 * Reflects a clear understanding of the group
 * Indicates some research beyond the textbook

A. words chosen are great connection to the content B. Good mix of size of fonts C. Extra credit: embedded a video or images
 * II. Visual effectiveness** (10 pts)

A. All group members are involve B. Is well-organized C. Looked at the audience and NOT the Prezi D. Reflects that you knew what you were talking about
 * III. Presentation** (10 pts)

Opening Day Speech
 * IV. Total** (40 pts)
 * Purpose:** I believe it is impossible to teach you without knowing you. Thus, these first days will be spent with activities allowing me to get to know you and your skill level. This speech will be one activity to accomplish this goal.


 * Description:** You will deliver a speech that introduces your partner to the class and me.

1. State the name (minimum of first and last—can include the middle) 2. History of the name (is your partner named after a person? a TV character? 3. Any nicknames (appropriate for class) or names he/she prefers  4. Technology info:  a. Computer and/or internet at home?  b. Does he/she have his/her own computer? Type of home/personal computer?  c. What does he/she MOST spend his/her time browsing on the internet (again, appropriate for school?)  d. How does your partner feel about how Boone HS handles student exposure and use to technology?  5. Name at least ONE of your partner’s interests  6. Name one goal your partner has for the 2010-2011 school year.
 * Requirements of the Speech Content about your partner:**

1. Stand in front of the class with your partner 2. Speak loudly and clearly 3. Look at your audience as much as possible 4. Speak for a minimum of one minute.
 * Requirements of the Speech Delivery:**

1. The speech is worth 10 points in the daily activity folder. 2. Full credit will be given if all the requirements are included
 * Grading:**