Anne Frank info.

The following information comes from this link: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-annefrankfeb29,1,1332686.story

Anne Frank photo exhibit coming to suburb
Otto Frank captured everyday moments in his daughters' lives before they went into hiding and, later, to Nazi camps, where both died.

In case you haven't noticed...

If you haven't seen me around school recently - parents - you should know I am growing in size DAILY! Just ask your son or daughter.

I'm trying to keep people up to date on my pregnancy and the most recent picture I posted is from last week - week 21.

I am currently 22 weeks pregnant or 5 1/2 months!

Something interesting to also note: baby Hayes estimated time of arrival is June 29, 2008 - which also the same day as my birthday! Not to mention my 30th birthday!

The chance of this happening is probably slim to none, but I think it would be neat to share my birthday with my first born!

We do not know what we are having, but feel free to take a guess by submitting your guess on the poll provided.

Hopefully we have seen the last of winter with this most recent storm. I don't know about you, but I could use some shine and WARMTH!

Holocaust Book Report - Due 3/11

Holocaust Book Report

Using the Holocaust Reading List, read a Holocaust related non-fiction or fiction book and write a 2 page, typed, double-spaced report explaining:

Task: How did this book confirm (or not confirm) your previously-held concept of events during the Holocaust?

A. Books must be approved by the Mrs. Hayes.

B. It is strongly recommended you use outside sources other than the book itself to validate your opinion.

- Outside sources must be cited and a bibliography must accompany the report.

- Failure to use outside sources will result in a minimum grade of a C.

C. This is not a standard book report. You are not being asked to give details of the story or background of the characters. Your task is to place this book’s message in the historical context of the Holocaust.

- The characters are merely vehicles to acquire the facts.
- How do the characters interact with history?
- Don't be overly concerned with character and story development, but concentrate on the history that you learn from this book.

Under no circumstances are you to read and report on a book that you have already read.

The book report is worth 50 points.

Due Dates:
Book selection: Friday, February 15, 2008
Complete book by: March 3, 2008
Book report due: Tuesday, March 11, 2008

** All points in the Rubric will be affected by mistakes in academically acceptable writing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

Failure to hand in any aspect of the assignment will result in a late grade. There is no excuse for late assignments.

Late assignments will be penalized 10 points for each day late.

Plagiarism from any source [Internet, student(s), parent(s), sibling(s), textbooks, library books, or periodicals] is strictly prohibited! Penalties include: immediate failure on the plagiarized assignment and a phone call home to your parents.

Baby Hayes

Baby Hayes

1960's Book Report Due 02/08

All Students went to the IMC today to check out a book for their next book report. Book Reports will be due on Friday, February 8, 2008. Students are required to read a book that was written in the 1960's. Students will then create a compare/contrast chart using the 1960's book read for class and a recently read book - published 2004 - 2008. Below is the assignment sheet that was handed out in class today 01/14/08.

Book Report
1960’s literature compare/contrast

Over the next weeks you will read a piece of fiction written in the 1960’s. While you are reading you should take notes, write down examples and pay close attention to the language/style of the writing.

Once you are finished with your book you will create a compare and contrast chart similar to the one I provide as an example. You will be comparing the writing style in the 1960’s to a current piece of realistic fiction.

You must:
List the title of each book and the author
Pick 5 main points to compare
Make sure to use examples from the text to show the comparisons and/or differences

Example:

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

1. Reference to trends
   greasers – black leather jackets, greasy
   hair, short skirts, “bad boys/girls”
   socs – long skirts, preppy style, an “innocent look”
2. Vocabulary
   Hinton incorporates vocabulary that was prominent to the 1960’s
   swell, sore, tuff, tough, boys would swear or say things inappropriate to girls
3. Popularity
   Hinton’s book is still popular among adolescent boys and girls even though it is over 50 years old.
4. Movie
   Both books were made into movies
   Movie followed plotline and was accurate to story

The Nanny Diaries by Nicola Kraus and Emma McLaughlin

1. Reference to trends
   - No different groups like socs and greasers, but different classes are focused on.
   - Nannies – middle class can’t afford high fashion
   -may wear Gap, American Eagle
   - Employers (parents of children the nannies watch)
   - wear designer labels i.e. Gucci, Prada, etc.
2. Vocabulary
   Employers
   Well-educated – sophisticated language.
   Nannies
   More casual, use slang that is common today
3. Popularity
   this book was written in 2004 and was on The New York Times best seller list.
   It will not be considered a “classic” though like The Outsiders. It is popular now for this generation and will then probably just be another piece of “Chick Lit”
4. Movies
   - Movie unlike the book – a huge disappointment