Friday, October 23, 2009

You next assignment

Persepolis final projects are due Monday, November 2nd.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Business Letter Format

Use the following link to format your letter to the Board of Education. Yes, it is single-spaced. Please use Times New Roman 12pt font.

http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonplans/Format.pdf

The address for the Board of Education is as follows:

Board of Education
Smithtown Central School District
26 New York Avenue
Smithtown, NY 11787

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

More on comics

http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2009/10/the_curious_case_of_david_smal_1.html?sc=fb&cc=fp

The Assignment

The Situation (hypothetically, of course)

Your school has decided to ban all graphic novels. They will no longer be taught in any classes and will not be available in the school library or the public library. Write a letter to the Board of Education asking them to keep graphic novels in classes and the libraries, to keep graphic novels only in the libraries, or write your letter in support of this decision. You must make reference to the novel Persepolis as an example in your letter and employ at least two elements of persuasion (pathos, logos, ethos, appeal to authority, creating a sense of urgency) in your letter. Highlight your use of the element and label what element was used. Your letter must be typed in letter format and be one page in length (no more, no less).

Final drafts are due at the end of the period on Friday.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Homework - 10/20

Period 5 - Finish the Iran/Wall journal entry.

Question: How effective is the use of "The Wall" in communicating the mood and the purpose of the piece? Explain your answer.




Period 8 - Finish Kim Wilde journal entry.

Question: Why do you think Marjane Satrapi chose to title this chapter "Kim Wilde." How does the song reflect the mood or play a role in the development of the chapter and/or Marji's character?

Monday, October 19, 2009

10/19

Finish reading Persepolis tonight.

Be prepared to be tested on "Kim Wilde" through "The Dowry."

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

This week's reading schedule

Tuesday - Persepolis 62-86

Wednesday - Persepolis 87-102

Thursday - Persepolis 103-117

Friday - Persepolis 118-142

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Homework

Read Persepolis up to page 61. Expect to be tested on Tuesday.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Iran Research Projects

All Iran Research Projects are due by Thursday, October 8th at 7a.m. - NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
You must sent the link for your blog to me by that time.

My email address: dbaione-doda@smithtown.k12.ny.us