English 10
Mrs. A. Bruce
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Escape from Camp 14
Choices
Essential question: How do the choices we make define or change our destiny?
Connecting question: What do both Elie and Shin have now internally that they did not
have before?
In this unit, you will get the choice. You will sign a contract deciding what grade you want
and to what work you will commit to get it.
CHOICES:
A: To get an A:
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Non-negotiable journal entry with chapters- 6 total. In this entry you will need to connect to the
Essential and/or Connecting questions to begin each entry.
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A bank of 30 words done in contextual redefinition format.
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Generate a list of 3 additional readings and you will write organized, 250 word summaries (refer to
summary outline for American Dream) to turn in. The actual pieces need to be shown to me by Feb.
13th. This can be informational texts such as any article regarding the book or North Korea or related
subject.
o You have the option to change 3rd summary into an argument essay -500-1000 words. This
will mean it is the rough draft of final essay that will be assigned at end of reading book.
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You will present the information connecting to the book(from non-negotiable list) in one of the
following formats: presentation by photo essay with captions, present information and create
questioning with answers for your class to complete for a grade, create a debate with pro-con list to
involve all students, illustrate the book (5 good illustration showing careful thought, find 5 items to
show from nature or our world and explain the importance, create a map of all the countries involved in
Shin’s escape, jeopardy using your vocabulary words- class test will follow. You will need to present
and explain to class. All
proposals for projects due Feb. 20/21 and must include criteria
listed on bottom page 2. Involving class participation is part of your grade.
B. To get a B:
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Non-negotiable journal entry with chapters- 7 total. In this entry you will need to connect to the
Essential and/or Connecting questions to begin each entry.
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A bank of 30 words done in contextual redefinition format.
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Generate a list of 3 additional readings and you will write organized, 250 word summaries (refer to
summary outline for American Dream) to turn in. The actual pieces need to be shown to me by Feb.
13th. This can be informational texts such as any article regarding the book or North Korea or related
subject.
You have the option to change 3rd summary into an argument essay -500-1000 words. This
will mean it is the rough draft of final essay that will be assigned at end of reading book.
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C. To get a C:
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Non-negotiable journal entry with chapters- 4 total. In this entry you will need to
connect to the Essential and/or Connecting questions to begin each entry.
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A bank of 20 words done in contextual redefinition format.
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Only one research article with one summary, 250 words.
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Compare and contrast essay of Shin and Elie Wiesel.
Non-Negotiable journal reflections: It is your choice to choose one of the following to connect
during your reading. In your connection include: 1)chapter and page number, 2) cited quote
(follow MLA rules), 3)your own explanation, 4) research done to connect.
In each chapter, connect to one of these and write down connection; you may have to do
research. You must have 6--six—to get an A throughout reading the book.
Compare to Elie from Night.
Politics of North Korea.
Spirituality or lack thereof of Shin.
Family according to prisoners/Shin.
History of North Korea.
Love- the evolution for Shin.
Friendship- what it means to Shin.
Compare North Korea to South Korea
DUE DATES: You are given a manila folder to keep all your work together. Turn in folder.
Feb. 6/7- preface, intro, chapters 1-3 (p.xi-45)/1st reflection due
Feb. 12/13 ch. 4-9 (p. 46-76) 2nd reflection due
Feb. 18-19 ch. 10-13 (p. 77-108) 3rd reflection due/summary #1
Feb. 20-21 ch. 14-15 (p.109-119) 4th reflection due/Proposal for choice A projects due See below.
Feb 24-25 ch. 16-17 (120-139) 5th reflection due/ summary #2/contextual redefinition due
Feb 26-27 ch.18- 20 (140-161) 6th reflection due
Feb 28-3 ch 21-23, afterword (162-197) summary #3/choice A projects due
Proposal: 5 pts. Each include subject, sketch or outline of project, manner in which you will
present (socratic seminar, in front of class), manner in which you will involve all class in project.
20 pts. Total.
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Summary- staple to folder
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Read the passage/chapter/section.
On a list give:
a. The general topic
b. Characters
c. Time or place associated with the topic
d. Create a phrase that summarizes each passage/section.
Revisit the article and read more carefully
Record seven tidbits of information or facts on separate sticky notes if you have them or your own paper.
Make a word bank of 8 key words associated with the story.
Choose 2 significant quotes. Record on paper or post-its.
Do the PEE chain for each quote.
POINT
EVIDENCE
EXPLAIN
Write a summary (show outline and typed summary) of 200-250 words. Be sure to include:
i. 10 pts. A, b, c, d (#2)
ii. 5 pts. 4-5 tidbits (#4) PLUS 8 key words
iii. 5 pts. 2 significant quotes with 2 PEE chains (goes with significant quote).
iv. 5 pts. CITE ARTICLE in correct MLA FORMAT
25 pts. total
The Contract: This is to be stapled to your folder.
I, _____________________________________, agree to commit to completing choice ________ during
the reading of Escape for Camp 14. I will pay attention to the due dates to be prepared for
discussions over each part of the book and turn my work in or else my choice or A or B will be
reduced to a C or lower.
Print your name: ____________________________- date _________________ Book number________
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Contexual Redefinition: staple to folder
Bruce
Directions: Along with your final journal entry, please recreate this chart to show your vocabulary
words.
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List words to define in column I.
In Column II, rate each 0-2.
In column III, write what you believe the word means. Then read selection.
In column IV, place a check if your definition remains the same.
If you definition has changed, write the correct definition.
In column V, list any context clues that helped you understand.
I
II
VI
V
WORDS
0-do not
know
1-have heard
2-know and
use
PREDICTED
MEANING
BEFORE
READING
III
MEANING
AFTER
READING
IV
CONTEXT
CLUES:
-Put ¶
(paragraph)
-Page #
-key words for
clues
DICTIONARY
DEFINITION:
-BEST definition
to FIT context
clues
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Rubric:
Choice A
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Proposal – 20 pts.
Contextual definition- 20 pts.
Journal entry-10 pts x 6- 60pts.
Summaries x 3 @25 pts. – 75 pts.
Project: 40 pts.
Total 215 pts.
Choice B
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Contextual definition- 30 pts.
Journal entry-10 pts x 7- 70pts.
Summaries x 3 @25 pts. +5 pts. For outline – 80 pts.
Total 180 pts.
Choice C
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Contextual definition- 20 pts.
Journal entry-10 pts x 4- 40pts.
Summary @25 pts. – 25 pts.
Compare/contrast essay (prewrite included) -75 pts
Total: 160
Learning targets:
w:2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of
content.
a.
Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures,
tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b.
Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the
audience's knowledge of the topic.
w- 4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to take, purpose and audience.
R: Lit: 1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
R-Lit: 5Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create
such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
R-LIT:6Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world
literature.
S&L: 1Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own
clearly and persuasively.
S&L:4Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task,
purpose, and audience.W: 8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while
avoiding plagiarism
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