May 17 ... Continue Working on BNW Project

Today (in class) we will continue working on the this project as our final major grade of the 4th Nine Weeks.

Brave New World Project PPT (You MUST be logged in to Office Online to view the powerpoint.)

Your finished project will have 8 slides ...

• Title Slide (with the name of your utopian nation and your original flag)
• Backgroud Slide (with a brief explanation of how your nation came to be)
• 6 Slides Focusing on Different Aspects of your society (you will choose 6 options from; Religion, Educational System. Economy, Rituals/Traditions, Law & Order, Transportation, Entertainment, Form of Government, Societal Structure, Family Structure)

Be sure to add illustrations/pictures to your slides - appearance is part of creating a successful presentation.

May 16 ... BNW Project ...

Today and tomorrow (in class) we will be working on the this project as our final major grade of the 4th Nine Weeks.  You may work with a partner or solo.

Brave New World Project PPT (You MUST be logged in to Office Online to view the powerpoint.)

Your finished project will have 8 slides ...

• Title Slide (with the name of your utopian nation and your original flag)
• Backgroud Slide (with a brief explanation of how your nation came to be)
• 6 Slides Focusing on Different Aspects of your society (you will choose 6 options from; Religion, Educational System. Economy, Rituals/Traditions, Law & Order, Transportation, Entertainment, Form of Government, Societal Structure, Family Structure)

Be sure to add illustrations/pictures to your slides - appearance is part of creating a successful presentation.

May 12 .. Final HS Reading Reflection

Optional Assignment - if you choose not to do this, find something to work on quietly for another class so you do not disturb those who ARE working on it.

Choose any book or short story or poem that you have read during your high school years (whether for a class or something you read on your own) that as has had an impact on your life and how you think about or see the world. Tryto include an important quote that reflects a theme from the literature being discussed to include in your reflection.

Write a minimum of 200-300 words (double spaced; 12 point; Times New Roman font).

Your heading  and title should be in MLA format ... 

Your Name

English IV / Period

Coach Davis

10 May 2017

<Insert Title of Literary Work Here> - Reading Reflection

May 11 ... Teacher Appreciation ... 9 Days Left, Seniors

Quiz Replacement Journal - 300-400 words. Will replace your lowest quiz grade. 

Write a letter to a teacher who has made a significant positive difference in your life and let them know. 

If you choose to not do the assignment, it will not count against you. If you are missing a test grade from BNW, you need to make that up in class first before you worry about the journal. 

May 10 .. Reading Reflection over Brave New World ... Seniors have 10 days left!

Discuss the impact that Brave New World has had on your view of the world. Be sure to include an important quote that reflects a theme from the literature being discussed to include in your reflection.

Write a minimum of 200-300 words (double spaced; 12 point; Times New Roman font).

Your headiing  and title should be in MLA format ... 

Your Name

English IV / Period

Coach Davis

10 May 2017

Brave New World - Reading Reflection

May 5 ... BNW Timed Write ... 14(ish) Days Remaining

Answer both parts in a single essay:

• Of all the things that are different in Huxley's futuristic society, which three were the most disturbing? Explain each. 

• What do you think Huxley is ultimately saying about people and human nature through the society he creates?

Timed Write - 45 minutes. You must spend the period working on it. It is due before you leave. Quiz grade.

UPDATED READING SCHEDULE ...
Chapter 18 (pp 241-259) - TODAY

TEST Over 12-18 - May 9

Chapter 1 (pp 1-18) - COMPLETE
Chapter 2 (pp 19-29) - COMPLETE
Chapter 3 (pp 30-56) - COMPLETE
Chapter 4 (pp 57-71) - COMPLETE
Chapter 5 (pp 72-86) - COMPLETE
Chapter 6 (pp 87-106) - COMPLETE
Chapter 7 (pp 107-122) - COMPLETE
Chapter 8 (pp 123-139) - COMPLETE
POP QUIZ OVER Ch 7-8 ... COMPLETE
TEST Over 1-8 - April 18 - COMPLETE
Chapter 9 & Chapter 10 (pp 140-152) - COMPLETE
Chapter 11 (pp 153-171) - COMPLETE
QUIZ Over 9-11 - April 24 - COMPLETE
Chapter 12 (pp 172-185) - COMPLETE
Chapter 13 (pp 186-197) - COMPLETE
Chapter 14 (pp 198-207) - COMPLETE
Chapter 15 (pp 208-216) - COMPLETE
Chapter 16 (pp 217-229) - COMPLETE
Chapter 17 (pp 230-240) - COMPLETE


Free BNW Audiobook Online

https://archive.org/details/BRAVENEWWORLD1932ByAldousHuxleyDownloadPDFAudioBookReadByAldousHuxley/Brave-New-World-by-Aldous-Huxley-Audio-Book-5-of-7.mp3

May 4 ... BNW Chapter 17 ... 15 Days Remaining (ish)

Reminder - students will remain in their seats until the bell rings at the end of classes.

Free BNW Audiobook Online
https://archive.org/details/BRAVENEWWORLD1932ByAldousHuxleyDownloadPDFAudioBookReadByAldousHuxley/Brave-New-World-by-Aldous-Huxley-Audio-Book-5-of-7.mp3

UPDATED READING SCHEDULE ...
Chapter 17 (pp 230-240) - TODAY!!!
Chapter 18 (pp 241-259) - TOMORROW  *Possible Quiz over 17-18 ... but probably not

TEST Over 12-18 - May 9

Chapter 1 (pp 1-18) - COMPLETE
Chapter 2 (pp 19-29) - COMPLETE
Chapter 3 (pp 30-56) - COMPLETE
Chapter 4 (pp 57-71) - COMPLETE
Chapter 5 (pp 72-86) - COMPLETE
Chapter 6 (pp 87-106) - COMPLETE
Chapter 7 (pp 107-122) - COMPLETE
Chapter 8 (pp 123-139) - COMPLETE
POP QUIZ OVER Ch 7-8 ... COMPLETE
TEST Over 1-8 - April 18 - COMPLETE
Chapter 9 & Chapter 10 (pp 140-152) - COMPLETE
Chapter 11 (pp 153-171) - COMPLETE
QUIZ Over 9-11 - April 24 - COMPLETE
Chapter 12 (pp 172-185) - COMPLETE
Chapter 13 (pp 186-197) - COMPLETE
Chapter 14 (pp 198-207) - COMPLETE
Chapter 15 (pp 208-216) - COMPLETE

Chapter 16 (pp 217-229) - COMPLETE