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Students will teach the class about their section of British history from 1066-1485

In a brief essay, analyze the character of Grendel. Look back over the passages in "Beowulf" that describe Grendel and gather some evidence on how he is described. Consider 1) How does the storyteller, in describing the creature, also shape our feelings towards him? 2) What accounts for Grendel's evil? 3) What does Grendel seem to represent in the story?

Students will give a persuasive speech exploring ideas presented in V for Vendetta. You will be assessed on use of persuasive language, content and style of delivery. Speeches need to reference specific examples and not simply filled with generalities. Speeches need to be a minimum of 3 minutes long and no longer than 6 minutes.

Student will write a persuasive essay on one of three topics provided. The essay needs to have a clear introduction that clearly states their position. The body of the essay needs have a minimum of three facts from the information provided that supports their position. The paper needs to end with a strong conclusion.

Write a chapter that would be included in the Little Prince. The story should demonstrate understanding of the elements of fiction and should be descriptive and imaginative. This chapter does not have to come at the end of the story, it can be inserted at any point in the existing text. Be sure to make your story follow the same style as the original text

In "A Rose for Emily," William Faulkner provides sensory details and elements of setting that create a suspenseful, foreboding atmosphere throughout the story. How do these details and elements, as well as the structure of the plot, contribute to the story's suspense and final outcome? Use details from the short story to support your response.

Each student will perform a two minute monologue or five minute selection from a scene in Macbeth.

Write a personal narrative which includes a person who has had an influence on your life. Your essay much include how that person influenced you as a human being and why you feel this influence is important. Your narrative must have a beginning, middle, and end. Be sure to spend some time to think about why you are telling this story. Everyone has a compelling story to tell so make sure that yours is something that is interesting for the reader. Put some thought into your personal story.

Students create a visual about a person who has had the greatest influence on their life. Visual must include the name of the person who has had greatest influence on your life, picture of the person, at least 3 interesting facts about the person, and at least 3 ways that person has had a positive influence. Students may create the visual using hand drawn artwork or Glogster.

A rubric to assess your performance on writing a personal narrative. Use for your benefit to help write a stunning personal narrative.

Students will deliver one passage from Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech. They will be assessed on content, delivery, and their ability to persuade.

Groups will create a PowerPoint, Prezi, or other presentation using technology. Each member will be responsible for their part of the presentation and all parts of the character presentation described in the handout will be followed.

Analyze the character of Grendel. Look back over the passages in "Beowulf" that describe Grendel and gather some evidence on how he is described. Consider 1) How does the storyteller, in describing the creature, also shape our feelings towards him? 2) What accounts for Grendel's evil? 3) What does Grendel seem to represent in the story? Alternate assignment: Write an essay about two characters with contrasting views of honor. Show how each feels about what is and is not honorable.

Do the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution share similar tones? Why or why not? Use at least three pieces of textual evidence to support your argument.

Students will work as a group to present how a chosen event from the 1960s has affected present day America. They will need to explain the effects of the event on America, using accurate information and details. All members of the team will need to be active participants in the presentation.

Choose an artist/group from the 1960s and prepare an eight to ten minute presentation on the artist/group including a poster that features a photo of the artist/group, group member names, biographical information(single artist) and career highlights. Presentation must also feature no less than three school acceptable musical examples of the biggest hits of the artist/group.

Students will create a modern rendition of "Beowulf" that will outline all major events of the epic poem. Each participant will be required to contribute to the writing of the script and at least have a small speaking performing role. Students must show comprehension of the plot of the poem and the chronological order in which they occurred.

A rubric designed to evaluate a project for high school ESL class. Students created a brochure advertising their home country, representing their culture.

A rubric designed to evaluate a project for high school ESL class. Students created a brochure advertising their home country, representing their culture.