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CCR English 10 Homework and Presentations

Course Description

This is an ever-evolving page for Mr. Braam's 2019-20 CCR English 10 classes, Bells 1-3, 6-7.
It will have homework (if possible to electronically post), and various presentations that are made in class (again, if possible to post electronically). It is for students who were either absent, or forgot to bring home items that they need to be able to work. It is the practical, day-to-day page, while my main page will have announcements, tips, student examples, etc..
You can check in here directly on a daily basis, or -- if you subscribe -- you will receive one email each day that I post something new. The email will include a link and explanation. This is an excellent way for parents to keep up on what we are doing!

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LATE WORK for 3rd Quarter ... TURN IT IN!!!

TURN IT IN!!!!

Greetings, parents and students:
By now you may have heard that Fairfield schools will close for three weeks following school tomorrow. (REPEAT: WE DO HAVE SCHOOL FRIDAY!!!)
There are many students who still have late work out that needs to be turned in. I not talking about something that was due in the last two days; I am talking about work that is literally, in many cases, weeks late, if not months late. I have been more than fair about accepting things beyond deadline, but ...
I cannot put it any simpler ... TURN IT IN. Bring it to school Friday AND TURN IT IN.
I have been telling students EVERY day for two weeks how much time is left in the quarter, so they have been well aware that the clock was ticking. Do you need to scan it and send it to me? I am at [email protected].
Do you need to go online and complete NoRedInk.com assignments? Log on and get it done.
Please, do not just ignore this message ... if you need to ask me questions or tell me something about extenuating circumstances, then communicate with me in whatever manner it takes, but, again, do NOT just ignore this message.
And, whatever method it takes, get late work to me. TURN IT IN!!!!!!

P.S. I will send additional messages as I learn more about what is happening within the district!
 

A Message from Fairfield

Here's the latest from Fairfield administration
 
March 12, 2020
 
Dear Parents and Guardians:

Together we are facing an unprecedented health crisis in our community. In our response to COVID-19, we must depend on the knowledge of the Butler County Board of Health, Ohio Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control as well as our elected officials. On March 12, Governor Mike DeWine announced that the state is closing all Pre-K to 12 schools effective Monday, March 16. After the conclusion of the school day on Friday, March 13, Fairfield City School District students will not report to school until Monday, April 6 unless further extended. In addition, all other individual school and district activities are cancelled effective immediately until Monday, April 6 unless further extended. All outside group building usage is cancelled until further notice. The exception to this rule is Election Day on March 17.

Our district is working on a Continuity of Education Plan which will be communicated in the near future. We are also working on a potential plan to distribute meals to students throughout this closure. These plans will be posted on our website, social media, and email once they are developed.
 
On Friday, March 13 our schools will remain open and be on a normal schedule.
 
We will provide updates if any activities are rescheduled. Please understand it is not our intent to reschedule school activities during this period of closure. Any questions about the rescheduling of events should be directed to individual school buildings.

The district will continue to update its COVID-19 web page. Visit www.fairfieldcityschools.com for the latest updates.
 
For more information: The Ohio Department of Health has opened a call center to answer questions regarding COVID-19. The call center will be open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The phone number is 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634). Additional questions can be addressed to the Butler County General Health District at (513) 863-1770.

Reminder about themes and examples

Attached is a 2nd packet on Themes, which includes various examples. It was distributed and discussed on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, along with a second file which is posted separately. It was used in conjunction with an Interactive SmartBoard file on themes that I am currently attempting to convert into a PowerPoint but having issue with!
(NOTE: The first page is included with the other packet that I have posted.)

A Little Review About Themes

Attached is a packet on Themes, which includes various definitions, examples, plus an essay on how to discover and write themes. It was distributed and discussed on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, along with a second file which will be posted separately. It was used in conjunction with an Interactive SmartBoard file on themes that I am currently attempting to convert into a PowerPoint but having issue with!
 

The Sound of Silence ... Poem of the Day

Attached is the lyrics to the Sound of Silence by Paul Simon, plus questions and a prompt for an essay on theme. It was distributed, discussed, worked on AND HANDED IN on Monday March 9, 2020. It was an exercise to reflect upcoming testing. 
In addition to reading the poem, we also watched Simon and Garfunkel performing it in Central Park, plus a video of a cover version by the band Disturbed. Those two videos can be found online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_RZ8itEiKo (Simon and Garfunkel) and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Dg-g7t2l4 (Disturbed)

NoRedInk.com: Coronavirus Essay

FYI: A new NoRedInk essay was assigned today, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The prompt deals with Coronavirus: Public Safety vs. Personal Rights.
Students were to begin working on it once they finished their Rhetoric Poster Project (which was due today). Some students got it started, while others had to finish the project. It will be due Wednesday, March 4.

FYI: 3rd Quarter Ending Soon

Just a reminder to students and parents ... THE 3RD QUARTER ENDS IN 12 SCHOOL DAYS!!!
The last day of the 3rd quarter is Tuesday, March 17. Many, many students have assignments that have not been turned in (or, in some cases, not even started) and grades are appropriately extremely low for those students.
Students are running out of time to turn things in.
Many assignments are online and can be done at home. Others have been posted, so the work can be downloaded.
This weekend is a GREAT time to get it all done. And while you are at it, get your work done for other classes also!

Template for your Rhetoric Ads Poster

Attached is the template for the Rhetoric Poster.It was distributed, discussed and worked on starting Monday, Feb. 24. It will be worked on all week and be due at the end of the bell Friday, Feb. 28. A rubricfor the poster is also posted. Students should use the Rhetoric Vocabulary list we took notes on last week. 

Rubric for your Rhetoric Poster

Attached is the rubric for the Rhetoric Poster.It was distributed, discussed and worked on starting Monday, Feb. 24. It will be worked on all week and be due at the end of the bell Friday, Feb. 28. A template for the poster is also posted. Students should use the Rhetoric Vocabulary list we took notes on last week. 

Literary Terms WS

Attached is a worksheet on Literary Terms that was distributed, discussed, worked on with partners, and completed IN CLASS on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Answers were debated and discussed as a class on Wednesday., Feb. 19. These notes/definitions should be kept for reference. 

Persuasion-Rhetoric Vocabulary Note-Taking Form

Attached is a note-taking form to be utilized with a PowerPoint on Persuasion and Rhetoric. It was distributed in class on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, and then utilized in discussion and notes through Friday. Information collected on this notes form will be utilized for both tests and a major project that will begin Monday.
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