What's in a name?

Assignment:
Using the Internet, try to find the meaning of your name .If you cannot find the exact meaning, trying breaking your name into chunks.
Ask your parents or grandparents where you name came from.
Create a small poster with a picture of yourself and your name meaning to be displayed in class. This will be due on Wednesday!

Here are some links to help you find name meaning:
Behind the name

Baby Name

Meaning of Names

Here is the link to the SparkNotes video from class today:
Lord of the Flies Summary

Essay!

Essay Question: In both The Most Dangerous Game and The Sniper, there are several conflicts that the protagonists face. How do these conflicts shape the ending of each story?

Outline:

Introduction Paragraph:

1.       Intro sentence

2.       Introduce the title and author of story # 1

3.       Introduce the title and author of story #2

4.       Introduce and define topic of essay (conflict)

5.       Conclusion Sentence

Body Paragraph # 1:

1.       Introduction Sentence

2.       Introduce the character facing conflict

3.       Name one conflict character faced

4.       Explain effect on ending

5.       Name one conflict character faced

6.       Explain effect on ending

7.       Conclusion

Body Paragraph # 2:

1.       Introduction Sentence

2.       Introduce the character facing conflict

3.       Name one conflict character faced

4.       Explain effect on ending

5.       Name one conflict character faced

6.       Explain effect on ending

7.       Conclusion

Conclusion Paragraph:

1.       Remind readers of essay topic (remember, the topic is CONFLICT, not the stories!)

2.       Summarize the conflicts in both stories

3.       Write a 2-3 sentence conclusion wrapping up your entire essay.

Your final draft must be typed in Times font, size 12. Pages must be stapled together.

Your rough draft must be stapled to the back of the final copy.

No late papers will be accepted.  Your typed, stapled paper will be collected at the beginning of the class on the due date. If you need help printing your essay you must make arraignments with me prior to the due date.

DUE DATE: OCTOBER 18!

Links to the story:

The Sniper 

The Most Dangerous Game

Transition words to help make your essay as sophisticated as you :)

SmartWords.org

The Sniper (Short Story)

Here is a link to the short story in case you need to refresh your memory as you are doing your homework: The Sniper

Here is a link to a biography about the author: Liam O'flaherty

Welcome to Mrs. Regan's English Class

Welcome to my blog! Here you will find a list of resources, links and helpful tools to be successful in class! Just so I know everyone found the blog, please be sure to leave a post below with your first name in it!!

Here is a link to the   The Most Dangerous Game story! This will be helpful to use at home or in the library when working on your projects.

Remember here are the project choices:

1 Travel Brochure	2 Ship Trap Island Map	3 The Most Dangerous Game- The Game!
Design a travel brochure for someone interested in “traveling” to Ship Trap Island. Be sure to use the text to make your details accurate. (For example, one does not take a plane to this island!!!) . Your brochure should include details on meals, accommodations and island activities. Please include at least three images (from the computer, magazines, or hand drawn). The brochure MUST BE typed and assembled prior to handing it in. Please be sure your work is neat and thorough.	Design a map of Ship Trap Island. Your map should be large (at least 11 x14”) and accurately depict the island and its geography. Be sure to use the text book to identify and label Zaroff’s château, the location of the traps set by Rainsford and the light Zaroff uses to trick sailors into thinking a channel exists in the water.  Your map should be neat, easy to read with clear labels and contain a compass.	Create a board or card game that follows the plot of the story. Your game must include: directions (clear and concise), any game pieces needed, and a container for the game that is decorated to accurately depict your game.  Directions must be typed. DUE DATE:

Here are some helpful links (be sure to check back, I will keep adding as I find them):
National Geographic Travel Site
How to make a brochure in Word
Nautical Maps

DUE DATE IS: Sept 27!!

Other important dates:
9/26 NO SCHOOL
10/1- Twin Day
10/2- Super Hero Day
10/3- Cowgirl/ Cowboy Day
10/4- Decade Day
10/5 - MIDDIE PRIDE DAY!!