The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle reading unitWhen you have finished all the reading and the quizzes, we will be writing a comparison/contrast essay.Complete the Double Bubble map on page 12 of the Detective Notes. We are going to use this map to help us write a compare and contrast essay on Holmes vs. Stapleton.
Use the Double Bubble to create a thesis that compares and contrasts one similarity to each character’s unique differences. (We have done this before. Just do your best. - Here is an example of a good thesis statement using Harry Potter and Voldermort: **While Harry Potter and Voldemort are both powerful wizards, Harry uses his powers for the good of the wizarding world while Voldemort wishes to conquer the world. - You can model your own thesis statement the same way, however, using the characters Holmes and Stapleton. Here is a step by step approach to writing a compare/contrast essay: Write the introduction to your compare and contrast essay.
Write the body paragraphs to the essay. - There are a couple of different ways you can approach writing these paragraphs. A. Begin with a paragraph on their similarities, and then a paragraph on their differences. B. Begin with a paragraph on their differences, and then their similarities. C. Or you can combine them within each paragraph. (Note: The third option can become a little confusing. If you choose this option, you need to be careful to organize it in a way that still compares and contrasts both similarities and differences.) Here is how each body paragraph should be put together. 1. Begin with stating either the characters’ similarities or their differences. 2. Text evidence for Holmes -transition, “Quote from the book” (Page you found it on). -*Explanation of the evidence* 3. Text evidence for Stapleton -transition, “Quote from the book” (Page you found it on). -*Explanation of the evidence* - Students should have at least two body paragraphs for this essay. Write the conclusion. A good conclusion should: 1. Avoid introducing any new information 2. Conclusion explains how the similarity and differences define the relationship between Stapleton and Holmes. Why is one the victor and the other the villain? 3. Conclusion doesn’t leave unanswered questions (like, “So what?” or “Why should I care?”) in the reader’s mind. The Hound of the Baskervilles (unabridged): https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2852/2852-h/2852-h.htm Hello all,
This will be a lengthy email. I am including: how the curriculum for ELA will work during April, my virtual office hours and availability, and also some enrichment class opportunities. Besides the regular class, Mr. Coombs is offering two classes: Creative Non-Fiction Writing and Fiction Writing along with a story time where he will read Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang. These classes are NOT required - just some extra enrichment. ELA 8 CURRICULUM - This unit is on CANVAS In ELA 8, we are going to finish reading The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The assignments will consist of: reading the story, completing the quizzes (to 100% accuracy), doing "Detective Notes" for each chapter and then completing a writing assignment once you have finished. This is self-paced, BUT I would like to emphasize that you should be completing chapters 1-6 by end of this week - April 10th, chapters 7-12 by April 17th, chapters 13-15 by April 27th. DON'T GET BEHIND! What follows is a deeper description of each part: Reading: You can read either the unabridged or abridged version of Hound along with the graphic novel. The difference between the unabridged and abridged is that the abridged has additional description taken out to make it more an eighth-grade level reading. I would HIGHLY recommend those above an eighth-grade level of reading, read the unabridged to challenge and strengthen your reading skills. If you read the graphic novel, you still need to read at least the abridged version or else you will be unable to answer the quiz questions fully. Quizzes: The quizzes have five total questions - four multiple choice and one short answer. Please realize that I am looking for 100% accuracy, so if you do not get a full 10 out of 10, you need to attempt the quiz again. Read the comments I leave to help with your next attempt. Detective Notes: To simplify this, first create a blank Google Doc and then you will type each clue as it appears in the story, write an inference and then what the clue means. For example: Clue #1: Sir Charles Baskervilles hands were dug into the ground instead of lying flat. Inference: Sir Charles may have been crawling away or his heart started to give out which caused him to clench the ground. Actual explanation: Whatever frightened Sir Charles caused his heart to give out (heart attack) which caused him to fall to the ground in pain. These should be written in your own words. DO NOT COPY from someone else. I will make you rewrite them in your words and do an alternate assignment to compensate. The purpose is NOT to do the assignment, but rather what skills you practice WHILE doing the assignment. Compare/contrast essay: There will be a writing assignment where you will compare Sherlock to the villain. I will send further explanation about this assignment later this week. VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS: I will be available to answer email and grade quizzes daily between 9 and Noon. If you have any questions about any of the reading, how to do the assignments, etc. please send me an email. I will get back to you as soon as possible |
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