Story Sketch and Writing

Turn in Research Notes: Email or hard copy is okay.

Story Sketch
Complete the handout linked above to help you brainstorm for your story.

Writing Time!
Start writing your rough draft of your story.  Don't worry too much right now about making it good- just get it on paper.  We will spend lots of time revising and perfecting these next week!

HOMEWORK
Write one page of your short story.  Have it ready to pull up on your computer tomorrow!

Research Notes!

Primary vs. Secondary Sources

Primary Sources  (http://www.princeton.edu/~refdesk/primary2.html)

Document, object, photograph that was created during the time that is being studied

1. ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS (excerpts or translations acceptable): Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records, propaganda posters, treaties and government documents.
2. CREATIVE WORKS: Poetry, drama, novels, music, art, song lyrics, photographs
3. RELICS OR ARTIFACTS: Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings

Secondary Sources:  A secondary source interprets and analyzes primary sources. These sources are one or more steps removed from the event. Secondary sources may have pictures, quotes or graphics of primary sources in them.

1. PUBLICATIONS: Textbooks, magazine articles, histories, criticisms, commentaries, websites, interviews with historians or experts, documentaries, academic journal articles.

Research Notes

Finish them!  

HOMEWORK

Finish Research Notes.  Remember, they must be TYPED!  DUE: Start of class, Wednesday 9/18.  Emailed to lori.fisher@animashighschool.com.

Story Brainstorm and Research Notes

Starter 16

1. How might the urge to tell a good story distort historical truth?
2. Use your AQotWF book to find 2-3 examples of Remarque using historical detail.  How do these details make the the story more believable?
3. What are your concerns or worries about writing historical fiction?

Story Brainstorm

See handout linked above.  It will guide you through an initial brainstorm for your story!

Research Notes

See handout linked above.  It tells you how to format your research notes for this project.

HOMEWORK

1. AQotWF Seminar Reflection:  See yesterday's blog post for details.  DUE: Friday, start of class.  Email to lori.fisher@animashighschool.com.
2. AQotWF Seminar Make Up:  ONLY DO THIS IF YOU WERE ABSENT FOR SEMINAR!  See yesterday's post for details.  DUE: Friday, start of class.  Email to lori.fisher@animashighschool.com.
3. Creative Historians Research Notes:  See handout for instructions, and Student Resources page for links of places to start.  DUE:  Wednesday, start of class.  TYPED and PRINTED.

WWI Quiz and Seminar Reflection

Starter 15

1. Write down 1-2 things you need help with for the quiz.
2. Write down 1-2 things you think you are an expert on for the quiz.
3. Turn and talk to each other, help each other out!

WWI Quiz

Take a quiz on WWI!  If you were absent, I will be doing makeups on WEDNESDAY, 9/18 after school.

Seminar Reflection

See the handout linked above for instructions on completing your seminar reflection.  Necessary information is linked below.

Major Seminar Questions:

• What is the truth of war the author is trying to communicate in AQotWF?
• Does the truth of war change over the course of this novel?
• Is this an anti-war novel?  Why/why not?
• In chapter 2, why do the men react so strongly to the deaths of the horses, and ignore the deaths of men?  What does this say to you about the effects of war?
• Chapter 9 is a turning point in the book.  What crucial realization does Paul have in this chapter?  How does this change his "truth?"
• Why does Paul react so negatively to going on leave?
• How has reading this book changed your perception of war?  Explain.

Lori's Choice Question:

Write a 1 paragraph description of the death scene in chapter 9 through the eyes of Gerard.  Write the same scene, from the French man's perspective.  Use your creative writing talents here!

Challenge Extension Question:

Choose one of the themes you annotated in your book.  In one paragraph, discuss what the theme is, and how it is developed over the course of the book.

SEMINAR MAKEUP

ONLY DO THIS IF YOU WERE ABSENT!  Choose two questions from the list of Major Seminar Questions above.  Write two paragraphs in response to each of the questions.  Make sure you are supporting your responses with evidence and quotes from the text of AQotWF.

HOMEWORK

1. Bring Computer!  You will need a computer in class EVERY DAY from this point on.  Make sure you have yours!
2. Seminar Reflection:  Type it, proofread it, turn it in!  DUE: Start of class, Friday.  Email the final draft to lori.fisher@animashighschool.com.

AQotWF Seminar

Starter 14

1. How do you demonstrate active listening in seminar?
2. What kinds of questions lead to fruitful seminars?
3. List two things that you want to work on in seminar today.

Review Seminar Norms and Grading

Review seminar grading categories and norms.

Seminar!!!

Study for WWI Quiz TOMORROW

HOMEWORK

1. Study for WWI Quiz:  Quiz is TOMORROW!