[Blog #07.03 - Zlata's Diary] :::

[Blog #07.03 - Zlata's Diary.] :::

Prompt. ::: In Zlata's Diary, Zlata laments that Sarajevo threatened to become "another Lebanon" if war continued. What does she mean?

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[Blog #08.03 - I Am David.] :::

[Blog #08.03 - I Am David.] :::

Prompt. ::: Write a ten-line dialogue between you and David in which you ask him why he refuses the money from the American couple in chapter 3.

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[Blog #09.03 - Hobbit.]

[Blog #09.03 - The Hobbit.] :::

Prompt. ::: Create a dialogue (10 exchanges) between Bilbo and Belladonna Took in which the two discuss the prospect of Bilbo going on the adventure with Gandalf and the dwarves.

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[Blog #11.03 - The Mysterious Stranger.]

[Blog #11.03 - The Mysterious Stranger.] :::

Prompt. ::: Read the article about The Mysterious Stranger and give your thoughts. Do you see any connection to history or to real life in this story, or do you read it as a simple work of fiction? Explain.

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[Blog #12.03 - Man of Law's Tale.]

[Blog #12.02 - Man of Law's Tale.] :::

Prompt. ::: In a few lines, explain how Islam is portrayed in the Man of Law's tale, and provide possible reasons for this bias.

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[NEW LAYOUT.] :::

[NEW LAYOUT.] :::

“Space is as infinite as we can imagine, and expanding this perspective is what adjusts humankind’s focus on conquering our true enemies, the formidable foes: ignorance and limitation. The impact of space activities is nothing less than the galvanizing of hope and imagination for human life continuum into a future of infinite possibility.”

---[Vanna Bonta.]

Salaam.

Hey everyone ---

I went ahead and updated the layout for you guys because I noticed a good majority of you have been using it lately. To be honest, when I first setup the blog I wasn't planning on seeing such a huge turnout as I see now. Just looking on the right of this post, you'll see the "Intense Debate" statitistics. 125 comments with 88 readers. Wow. And it's only the middle of the year. I can't wait to see how it'll be at the end of May. :).

Thanks to everyone for using this blog, along with Sister Lisa for helping run it, it couldn't have been possible without the collective support of the school. Feel free to comment this post if anyone has ANY suggestions of comments.

Thank You,
--- Mohammad Mitha.

Salaam.

[Extra Credit Blog - Story Chain.] + [All Grades.]

[Extra Credit Blog - Story Chain.] + [All Grades Welcome.] :::

Prompt. ::: Read the first part of the story, and then write a continuation of the story that is at least one paragraph long. One extra credit point will be awarded for each paragraph.

First Part. ::: The sun was setting and the last embers of warmth gave way to a brisk wind that wound itself around Atupele's neck like the sure hands of a psycho killer. It blasted down the Boulevard St. Michel, dancing a frantic Carmagnole with the spirits of the great ones lingering in the city. Paris........

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[Blog #12.02 - Beowulf.]

[Blog #12.02 - Beowulf.] :::
Prompt. ::: Summarize epic of Beowulf from Hrothgar's perspective. How would he see the events as they unfold? How would he see himself, Beowulf, Grendel, Grendel's mother? Explain.

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[Blog #11.02 - Uncle Tom's Cabin.]

[Blog #11.01 - Uncle Tom's Cabin.] :::
Prompt. ::: Write about setting, specifically location in Uncle Tom's Cabin. Discuss how the choice of setting helps to create atmosphere and mood.

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[Blog #09.02 - Mythology Unit.]

[Blog #09.01 - Mythology Unit.] :::
Prompt. ::: We are learning about Homer's use of epithets. Reflect back on the protagonist and antagonist(s) of your myth story. Create 2 epithets for each character (protagonist and antagonist) and explain them in detail.

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[[Blog #08.02 - The Call of the Wild.] :::

[[Blog #08.02 - The Call of the Wild.] :::
Prompt. ::: Please respond to the following four questions about chapter Three:

1. Describe Spitz's character using examples from chapter three to support your answer. What is he like?
2. How do Francois and Perrault display their true natures in this chapter? Are they essentially good or bad? Please provide examples from the text.
3. How does Buck begin to undermine Spitz's authority in this chapter? How does Spitz respond?
4. What traits have helped Buck to thrive in his new world? Explain, with examples.

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[Blog #07.02 - Julie of the Wolves.]

[Blog #07.02 - Julie of the Wolves.] :::
Prompt. ::: Now that you have finished Julie and the Wolves, please reveal what you have learned about ---

• Wolf Behavior.
• The Arctic Environment.
• Inuit Culture.

Please bring in at least one quote for each subtopic in your response.

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[New English Policy.] ::: Anti-Plagiarism Coalition.

*** EDIT ::: As of Tuesday September 8th, 2009 --- the following updates have been applied.

• Grades 8 through 10 will not be required to upload as per the guidelines stated below. Therefore, they are exempt from uploading regularly.
• Grades 11 through 12 will have to follow the steps below and turn in their assignments online.
• However, Sister Lisa Kader reserves the right to upload ANY paper if she suspects there to be plagiarism. This applies to all grades between 8 and 12.

We stress that the plagiarism scanner has not been implemented to discourage academic writing, but to help students prepare for their futures in college and in academic research papers, insh'Allah.

Please feel free to comment here if you have any questions.

Starting this year, all documents submitted by students in Sister Lisa Kader's class will be subject to a plagiarism scan that will be cross-checked between documents online and by other documents submitted by students at Al-Hadi High School.

Because of this new policy, all documents must be submitted in both print and also electronic form. [Though the electronic procedure only applies to final copies of documents.]

The electronic submission procedure is as follows. :::

• Students with internet and e-mail access must attach their documents as a .doc or .txt file and e-mail the file to the e-mail address that will be given to them when school starts. The subject of the email must have the student's name in it and title of the document, with the body of the email replicating the subject.
• Students with internet but no e-mail access will be able to use a free upload utility such as SendSpace, which of course, is free.
• Students who have neither internet or e-mail access will be able to submit the document via flash-drive transfer, CD/DVD, or any other means which is possible.

Based on the above, students are welcome to discuss their technical situations and workarounds will be made if possible.

Documents that will be scanned include, but are not limited, to the following :::

• Essays.
• Research Papers.
• Projects with any written material.
• All other written material.

All students are asked to view the corresponding posts about how avoid plagiarism, as plagiarism has its consequences.

What is Plagiarism? :::

• Everything you could possibly want to know about plagiarism is answered right here.

Avoiding Plagiarism :::

• Overview and Contradictions
• Is It Plagiarism Yet?
• Safe Practices
• Safe Practices: An Exercise
• Best Practices for Teachers

[Blog #12.01 - Beowulf.]

[Blog #12.01 - Beowulf.] :::
Prompt. ::: Describe the setting of Beowulf using your text and outside resources if necessary.

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[Blog #11.01 - Uncle Tom's Cabin.]

[Blog #11.01 - Uncle Tom's Cabin.] :::
Prompt. ::: Examine the two early reviews of Uncle Tom's Cabin. What does Frederick Douglass praise in the work, and what upsets "Anonymous"?

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[Blog #09.01 - Mythology Unit.]

[Blog #09.01 - Mythology Unit.] :::
Prompt. ::: Describe the central character of your myth short story in detail. Include physical characteristics and actions.

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[Blog #08.01 - Chapter One: The Call of the Wild.]

[[Blog #08.01 - Chapter One: The Call of the Wild.] :::
Prompt. ::: What important lesson does Buck learn from the man with the club? Explain.

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[Blog #07.01 - Part One: Julie of the Wolves.]

[Blog #07.01 - Part One: Julie of the Wolves.] :::
Prompt. ::: Reflect on the character of Amaroq in Julie of the Wolves. How does he feel about Miyax? Does he trust her? Please respond in complete sentences.

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[ENGLISH COURSE SYLLABUS.]

The English Course Syllabus' have been uploaded.

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Alternatively, the syllabus' may be downloaded below.

• Click here for the download link.

Thank you. :).

[A PRINTABLE SUMMER READING LIST.]

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[SUMMER READING LIST.]

The following is the summer reading list for grades 7th – 12th. All books on this list are relatively popular, so they can be easily purchased at most major bookstores, such as the following.

• [Barnes and Noble Booksellers.]
• [Borders.]
• [Half Price Books.]

Books may be cheaper at some stores, and prices may vary depending on the quality of the book such as hardcover and paperback.

12th Grade. :::

"The Power of One" by Bryce Courtenay.

11th Grade. :::

"My Antonia" by Willa Cather.

10th Grade. ::: [This grade level is currently empty.]

"The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

9th Grade. :::

"The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway.

8th Grade. :::

"Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston.

7th Grade. :::

"Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen.

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