Class Assignments/Projects

• The Pearl – Audio

Where to find Information:

Harley:

• Kindergarten Teacher
• Waitress
• Waitress

Abby:

• Sports Management
• Hair stylist
• Hair stylist

Thibisa:

• Author
• School Psychologist
• Clergy

Deacon:

• Cartoon artist
• Actor

Ryan:

• Professional Football Player
• Engineer

Kenny:

• Cartoon artist

Tris:

• Day care worker
• Artist

Jordan:

• Mechanic
• Professional baseball player

Noah:

• Architecture
• Interior Designer

Yasay:

• Barber
• Game Designer

Chrissy:

• Nurse
• Hairdresser

Jaden:

• Professional Football Player

If you need more information you may also check the following websites: 

• A-Z List of Jobs
• Career Zone

Easybib Quick Reference Guide:

Log into Easybib through Fairport Apps mail

• Once logged in, click on the Apps (9 dots in a square) in upper right
• Click “More” and select “Easybib”
• Go to the dropdown menu under your name in the upper right; click on “coupon code;” click the blue link to EDU; enter the code “minerhsny”
• Select “New project” (e.g. “Career Research Project” not “English”)
• Name your project
• Keep MLA as default style
• Click “Create”
• Select “Bibliography” under project title
• Notice source tabs
• Select tab that matches your source type
• Cite each source filling in any information Easybib couldn’t find (boxes outlined in red)

To cite a book:  Select the book tab and input the ISBN # (found on back of book) instead of the book title

To cite a website: Select the website tab and copy and paste the website url

• When all sources have been inputted, create your Works Cited list by selecting Export,” then “Print as a word document,” then “Download for MS Word”

Your teachers and library staff are here to help! Please let us know if you have any questions.

For this project you will be working in pairs to research an assigned God or Goddess. You must use both print and online resources. You may locate print resources using Destiny Quest, and search terms such as the name of your God/Goddess, mythology, etc. You may also click on the “website” tab in the upper right to explore credible websites on your topic.

In addition to using Destiny Quest, the Gods, Goddesses, and Mythology Database will be a useful resource for you.  It is recommended you begin the search for your God or Goddess using the “Articles” feature.

Please ask if you need assistance!

Audio:
(Mr. Guadagnino & Mrs. Casement read from Adventures in Reading Volume 4: Great Expecations)

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• Great Expectations Trailer

*Please see attached assignment below for complete assignment details*

For this project you must create a booklet which shows that you understand the role of the GREAT EXPECTATIONS character you were assigned as well as the historical period. In your booklet you must include the following:

1. A cover with an illustration of your character and an important quotation by or about your character, title, author, character name, illustration and your name and date.
2. A letter addressed to another character in the book, written as if you are your character.
3. a monologue you will deliver. You will need to show an understanding of the author and the Victorian period.
4. a cartoon which graphically represents a scene important to your character, along with a rationale for the scene choice and cartoon.

Your booklet must be professional, informative, neat, and engaging in order to receive an excellent grade. A rubric detailing point distribution can be found on the last page of the assignment (attached below). 

• GE Project Task 2 2019 20Honors

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THE HERO PROJECT

You will be responsible for choosing a “hero”, a person who meets TWO of the following criteria:

• They have displayed inspiring courage in the face of terrible hardship,
• They have displayed a nobility of purpose in their life in service for others,
• They have superhuman talents or skills in their particular field of study, art, or athletics.

Make sure you refer to your assignment, which can be found here.

Print Resources

Make sure the person you choose fits 2 of the above criteria and has a book written about her or him. To see if the district owns a book check the library catalog, Destiny. If we do not own it check the Public Library System.

Keep track of all your sources using Noodletools.  Be sure to access through your Fairport Apps Account!

When you are ready to create your magazine article go to All Programs > Microsoft Office Word > Click on NEW and open newsletter template. Alternatively, you may use a newsletter template in Google Docs.

Additional Resources

• My Hero Website
• Time Magazine People of the Century
• CNN Top 10 Heroes 2018
• CNN Top 10 heroes 2017
• Search Newsweek Magazine
• Search The Week Magazine

• Biography

• Biography in Context Database (if accessing remotely, pw is empirelink)

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Files & Documents

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For this project you will go to the CNN 2016 Heroes page and choose one of the following heroes to read about:

• Sheldon Smith
• Luma Mufleh
• Shara Fisler
• Marquis Taylor
• Veronika Scott
• Brandon Chrostowski

You will then complete the questions on your assignment page which is attached below. Please be sure to complete each part thoroughly.

You will be using Easybib to create a Works Cited page that documents this source. You will also be required to complete a parenthetical (in-text) citation for the required quote. Please access Easybib through your Fairport Apps email.

Easybib Quick Reference Guide:

• Log into Easybib through Fairport Apps mail
• Click “More” and select “Easybib”
• Select “New project”
• Name your project
• Keep MLA as default style
• Click “Create”
• Select “Bibliography” under project title
• Notice source tabs
• Select tab corresponding to your source type
• Cite your sources
• When all sources have been inputted, create your Works Cited list by selecting “Export,” then “Print as a word document,” then “Download for MS Word”
• Click “Enable editing” at the top of the page and print your Works Cited page

To create parenthetical citation:

• Click “Parenthetical” link underneath your citation to make the parenthetical wizard appear
• Copy and paste the formatted citation into your paper

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Files & Documents

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Destiny Quest: Log in and begin your QUEST for a book that interests YOU!

Hints:

	Think about search topics.  What are some of your interests?  Sports? War?  Fantasy? Historical Fiction?  Type the topic in the search box and see what comes up.  Narrow or broaden your search as needed. If you want to limit to fiction titles only include “fiction” after your search (e.g. mystery fiction).
	Think of a book you have read and liked.  Type the name of that book into the search and see what other books Destiny Quest recommends.
	Try reading a book by a Teen Book Festival author!!  Visit the TBF website for a list of this year’s authors.
	Check out the Top 10 List in Destiny Quest to see what your classmates are reading.
	Take a look at some book trailers.  Similar to movie trailers and could whet your appetite for a good book!  There are many book trailers out there…just do a Google search for more!
	Ask a friend what they enjoyed and try that book.
	Check out Goodreads. This is a social networking site which connects readers to books

If we don’t own a book you want, just ASK! We can get almost any book within a couple of days.  We will borrow the book for you from another library in our district, another district or from the public library.  We may even purchase the book and add it to our collection!

Odyssey Research Project

Your assignment can be found here.

Please remember you will need to use NoodleTools to complete a Works Cited slide. You MUST log in through Fairport Apps (click here for access to NoodleTools Quick Reference Guide).

Here are some resources that will assist you in completing your project:

Destiny Discover: Library Catalog

• Log in using network user name and password (at top right of page)
• Enter topic keywords in search box and click “Go” to see print (book) resources available
• Click on website tab at top right to access credible web resources

Databases:

**If accessing databases remotely (from outside of school), you will need to type in the individual username and password for each one as listed on the Database page.

• Ancient World History: Provides coverage of world history from prehistory through the mid- 1500s
• Gods, Goddesses, and Mythology:  Explores prehistoric and classical gods and goddesses as well as contemporary myths found in literature and popular culture.

Websites:

Topic: Trojan War

• Major Events in the Trojan War
• Dictionary (to hear the pronunciation of names/places)

Topic: Homer and the Greek Epic

• The Genre of Epic Literature and Poetry
• Notes on Heroic Poetry: The Primary and Secondary Epic
• Dictionary (to hear the pronunciation of names/places)

Topic: Religion, Myths, and the Olympians

• Greek mythology | Encyclopedia Mythica
• The Ancient Greek World
• The Olympian Gods
• Dictionary (to hear the pronunciation of names/places)

Topic: Life in Ancient Greece

• The Ancient Greek World

Files & Documents

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For this assignment you will be using your book(s) and any of the following online resources. If you choose to use an alternative online biographical resource, please be sure the source is credible. Check with Mrs. Smolowyk if you have any questions about determining website credibility.

• Databases (Biography in Context)
• Biography
• History Channel
• Nobel Prize
• Biography Online (Quotes from speeches)
• Gifts of Speech (Quotes from women)
• Miller Center (Quotes from presidents)
• Bartelby Quotes
• Google Images

NoodleTools – MUST log in through Fairport Apps (click NoodleTools link for access to Quick Reference Guide)

Response Examples

• # 1 And 2 Example Dates Of Life And How World Was Changed
• #3 Example Childhood
• #4 Example Adulthood
• #5 Example Challenges And Qualities
• #6 Example Accomplishments
• #7 Example Quotes
• #8 Example Adjectives
• #9 Example How The World Is Different Evaluation
• Example Cover
• Example Symbol Page

Speech & Slide Instructions

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Speech & Slide Presentation Instructions

1. Speech Guidelines:

• Use the template below to create a one and half to three minute speech on your person which you will then present to your class. Your speech template is attached below.

2. Slide Guidelines:
   You will create a single slide to be displayed as a backdrop during your presentation. A slide template has been shared with you. You may access it through an email sent from Heather Smolowyk dated February 11, or you may access the slide through Google classroom.

To access your Google Classroom slide, please do the following:

From email:

• Open email and click “Join”
• Click “open”
• Click on “PWCTW slide” and complete

From Google Classroom:

• Access Google Classroom through your Fairport email
• Click on the Apps (9 dots in the upper right portion of your email).
• Click “more” and then click on Google Classroom.
• If asked for your role, please select “student” and click submit
• Click “Join”
• Click “skip tour”
• Click on “PWCTW Slide” or “Open”
• Click out of pop up box
• Click on slide and complete

To create your slide:

• Choose a theme
• Create one slide with the following information:
  • Your person’s name
  • Two quotes correctly cited (examples below)
  • One single picture

If you would like to do slide animation, you may.

•  “Slide”
  •  “Change transition”

Please note that your slide automatically saves as you work and is also shared with Mrs. Smolowyk.

You do not need to click “Turn it in.” If you do so, you must click “unsubmit” in order to edit your slide.

 Use this online timer to get your speech timing just right.

Files & Documents

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Project Description:

For this project you will work with a partner to research a classical or contemporary American poet and prepare a 4-5 minute presentation for the class.

You may choose to create a PowerPoint presentation (minimum 5-6 slides) or handout to present the information to the class. Your presentation must include the following:

• a brief biography of the poet (including picture and key information about the poet’s life)
• a description of any common themes in his/her poetry
• one of the poet’s best-known poems (be sure to explain your interpretation of the poem’s meaning and point out the poetic devices used by the poet)

You will need to consult three sources for this project. You must include a “Works Cited” on either your PowerPoint slide or handout using proper MLA format.

The following resources will be helpful to you in completing your research:

Destiny Quest: Our library catalog (access 24/7 from our library homepage)

• Find print resources on our library shelves
• Find credible websites

Databases

• Biography in Context

Websites:

• Poets
• Poetry Foundation
• Biography
• Sweetsearch.com
• Women's biographies: Distinguished Women of Past and Present

Easybib: access through Fairport Apps mail (Red M icon on desktop)

Quick Reference Guide:

• log into Easybib through Fairport Apps mail
• Click “More” in the dropdown menu and select “Easybib”
• Select “New project”
• Name your project
• Keep MLA as default style
• Click “Create”
• Select “Bibliography” under project title
• Notice source tabs
• Select tab corresponding to your source type
• Cite your sources
• When all sources have been inputted, create your Works Cited list by selecting “Export,” then “Print as a word document,” then “Download for MS Word”

Hints:·   To cite a website, copy and paste the website url

• To cite a database, do not copy and paste database url; select correct database type and input required info.
• To cite a book, use the ISBN # (found on back of book) instead of book title
• Ask your librarian if you need help

You will be graded on your preparedness, public speaking skills, and your knowledge of the poet and poem.

When conducting research on the Internet, it is important to know how to evaluate the credibility of your sources to be sure you are getting information that is reliable and accurate. Please refer to the worksheet titled “CRAAP Test for Evaluating Resources” at the bottom of this page.

Resources:

Destiny Discover: Library Catalog

• Log in using network user name and password (at top right of page)
• Enter topic keywords in search box and click “Go” to see print (book) resources available
• Click on website tab at top right to access credible web resources

Databases: 

Below are the most frequently referenced databases for this assignment, but please check our full list of databases.  You will find database usernames and passwords HERE.
(Note: You must be logged into your fairport.org account to access the Password Document)

• Facts on File: Issues and Controversies
• Gale Opposing Viewpoints 

  • Facts on File: Classroom Videos on Demand

  • Rosen Teen Health and Wellness

Websites:

• Procon – Provides unbiased information on important public issues
• Psychology Today – Opinion articles (variety of topics, not just psychology)

  Use the TOPIC STREAMS. Some mention scientific studies, but most are just meant to spark curiosity or debate.

• Allsides – Provides balanced news, perspectives and issues across the political spectrum.
• FactCheck – Monitors factual accuracy of media to identify misinformation
• Politifact – A fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of “newsworthy and significant statements.
• Rand Corporation – Nonprofit global organization that concentrates on health, education, national security, international affairs, law, business, the environment, and more.
• Pew Research Center – Issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. Conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis, and more. Does not take positions.
• Pollingreport – Provides U.S. public opinion data
• Timer – Get your speech timed just right using this online stopwatch

Click here for a NoodleTools Cheat Sheet. See the library homepage for a more comprehensive guide.

Your teachers and library staff are here to help! Please let us know if you need assistance.

Files & Documents

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Files & Documents

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English

• OHS Writing Guide (not the Fairport Style Sheet but very valuable.)
• Help with writing a Research Paper 
• Bibliography Generator

Overview:

• 3 page minimum

• 3 quotes (high-powered effective language!)
• Illustrations which represent the power of the quotation

Note:

• Detailed assignment is linked below   
• Neatness is necessary for an expert job
• Spell check your work and get approval before printing to black and white printers MD LIB 4250 or MD LIB 2055

For Free Photos:

• Google Images

• Free Stock Images

• MorgueFile Free Photos

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Assignment, rubric and example linked below

Overview:

• 5 page minimum

• 5 quotes from the pages you were assigned (high-powered effective language!)
• Illustrations which represent the power of the quotation

Note:

• Detailed assignment is linked below
• Neatness is necessary for an expert job
• Spell check your work 

For Free Photos:

• Google Images
• MorgueFile Free Photos

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An overview is provided here, but please carefully review the specific assignment requirements, rubric, and example linked below.

For this assignment, you will write two pages (minimum) showing the power of words in the Shakespeare Stealer. From the chapter you were assigned, you will select two quotations or passages that show high-powered effective language.

Each page should include:

• A quotation properly punctuated and cited with page number in parentheses. Example (Blackwood 24).
• An illustration representing the power of the quotation.
• A paragraph of 7 sentences minimum. (please see assignment for specific information that should be included in this analysis.)

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Create an appealing cover for your WORDS ARE POWERFUL Project

Cover should include:

• WORDS ARE POWERFUL in large print at the top of the cover sheet
• A quote that demonstrates the power of words including the author of the quote
• Right justify the name of the author under the quote
• An appealing image obtained from an acceptable free image site (see below)
• Quote and image must be school appropriate
• Your name, English 9H, and the school year should be centered at the bottom of the page

Note:

• Neatness is necessary for an expert job
• Spell check your work and get approval before printing to MD_LIB_2055_01 OR MD_LIBRARY_M_402
  (See links to sample cover sheets below)

Useful links

For Quotes:

• Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations
• Brainy Quote
• Quoteland
• Quote Investigator (to verify accuracy of quotes)

For Free Photos:

• Google Images

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