Jose

Teacher Name: Jose Mane Email:josemanejr@gmail.com Homework Policy: Homework and/or Homework Website:

__**2011 ELA SUMMER READING: INCOMING 10th graders (current 9th graders):**__


 * 9th Grade Humanities Homework**

Answer the following questions in your Humanities notebook: 1. What were common elements in the origin stories? 2. What are common themes you found between origin stories? 3. Why do you think cultures have origin stories?
 * Homework #1- 09/15/10**

Write a 1 page essay explaining the importance of the Agricultural Revolution using today's notes.
 * Homework# 3- 09/20/10**

Add one page on to the essay explaining the importance the Agricultural Revolution and its developments.
 * Homework# 4- 09/21/10**

Type a two-page essay detailing three key events in your life. Due Monday.
 * Homework #6- 9/25/10**

Using your Humanities homework and handouts, come up with 20 key concepts, ideas, events that we have learned during our Early Humans unit. This is the first step to studying for your Humanities exam which will be on Monday, October 4th.
 * Homework # 7- 9/28/10**


 * Homework- 12/08/10**
 * Rd. Amongst the People in Siddhartha. Answer the following questions-**

1. Why does Siddhartha say to the merchant that he is not in need? Do you agree? 2. What does Siddhartha give and receive from both Kamaswami and Kamala? Is it an even trade? 3. Why do you think Siddhartha becomes successful in this chapter?


 * 12th Grade Literature Homework**

Reread The Poetics section on Plot. Finish answering the in-class questions.
 * Homework#1- 09/15/10**

Write a one page essay explaining Aristotle's argument regarding plot. State whether you agree or disagree and why.
 * Homework # 2- 09/17/10**

Finish reading The Poetics pt. X-XIV. Complete the chart and be ready to discuss in class.
 * Homework # 3- 9/20/10**