Quarter+3--Survival

Quarter 3--Survival During our literature study this quarter, we will be examining selections that relate to the universal theme of "survival." We will also continue our focus of specific literary techniques for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Students will have both an anchor text and anchor film for this unit.

Categories of Survival:
 * Survival of the Human Spirit
 * Survival and the Strength of Character
 * Survival and the Will to Live
 * Survival of the Species
 * Surivival and the Concept of Duty/Honor
 * Survival and the Fight for Love
 * Survival and the Love of Family

Literature Selections:
 * "Stop the Sun" by Gary Paulsen (fictional short story)
 * "The King of Mazy May" by Jack London (fictional short story)
 * "A Tale of Two Rocks" by Valerie Jablow (scientific article/informative nonfiction)
 * Scale of Geologic Time (scientific chart/use of iTouch App)
 * "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (narrative poetry)
 * "Lochivar" by Sir Walter Scott (narrative poetry)
 * //Touching the Void// by Joe Simpson (anchor text, informative nonfiction)
 * // Cinderella Man // directed by Ron Howard (anchor film, biographical cinema)

Introduction to the Survival Unit-- Survival Content Map: Introduction Powerpoint: Surivival Theme/Textual Application Handout:

"Stop the Sun"-- Online Version: [] Instructional Powerpoint:

++Extra Credit Opportunity++ National Mall Webquest Instructions: Print out the attached webquest. Following the directions and use the links provided to answer the questions about many of the museums and memorials that are located on the National Mall. This optional assignment is due no later than Friday, January 25, 2013.

Help--The two pictures of Abraham Lincoln appear not to work. Just skip the question that asks you to compare them.

Help--The link to the information about Thomas Jefferson's tombstone is no longer active. Just Google an image of his tombstone, and the answer will be available as you look at it.

"The King of Mazy May"-- Online Version: [] Lesson Powerpoint:

"A Tale of Two Rocks"-- Online Version: [] Lesson Powerpoint:

"Scale of Geologic Time"-- Lesson Powerpoint: App Scavenger Hunt:

"The Charge of the Light Brigade"-- Online Version: [] Lesson Powerpoint:

"Lochinvar"-- Online Version: [] Lesson Powerpoint:

// Cinderella Man // -- Handout:

Extra Credit Option #2

When we read and discussed Tennyson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade," we mentioned that Tennyson was buried in Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey.

For extra credit, research Poet's Corner of Westminster Abbey. Think about the following:  What is Westminster Abbey, and where is it located? When was it built, and when was Poet's Corner started? What is Poet's Corner? Who is buried there?

This assignment should be written in paragraph form and is due NO LATER than Friday, February 15.

Survival Essay Topic:

Within Reach--My Everest Story By Mark Pfetzer Anchor Text--Informational Reading

Introduction: Vocabulary for Booklet--Belay, Cam, Crampons, Bergschund, Col, Cornice, Crevasse, Couloir, Moraine, Serac, Spindrift, and Verglas Time Magazine Article about Mark Pfetzer: Mt. Everest Overview: Handouts: