Personal Information - Mr. Nolan
state of birth of Mr. Nolan
Ohio
Who is Enrique trying to reunite with during his journey?
Enrique is trying to reunite with his mother, Lourdes, who left Honduras for the U.S. when he was a child.
What fruit was once known as a “Persian apple”?
Peach
What are the three main books students will read in English 9 Scholars?
George Orwell’s Animal Farm, William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and Sonia Nazario’s Enrique’s Journey.
What does "MLA" stand for?
Modern Language Association
How many children does Mr. Nolan have?
2!
2. What main form of transportation does Enrique rely on while traveling through Mexico?
He mainly travels by hopping freight trains
Which planet spins backward compared to most others in our solar system?
Venus
What percentage of a student’s grade is based on summative assessments, and what are examples of these assessments?
60% of the grade is based on summative assessments, which include essays, exams, presentations, and projects.
In MLA format, where should the student’s name, instructor’s name, course, and date be placed?
In the upper-left corner of the first page, double-spaced.
What university did Mr. Nolan go to? (pay attention to the blue sweater he usually wears)
UNC
3. What dangers does Enrique face while riding the trains, and how do they affect his progress?
He faces gangs, bandits, corrupt police, injuries from falling, hunger, exposure to the weather, and getting robbed multiple times. These obstacles slow him down, force him to restart parts of the trip, and put his life at constant risk.
What’s the only mammal capable of true flight?
Bat
Name two classroom expectations for English 9 Scholars and briefly explain what each means.
Be prepared: Students must come to class on time with materials, homework completed, organized, and ready to work.
Be responsible: Students must complete their own work, submit assignments on time, and seek help if needed.
How should the titles of books, movies, and plays be formatted in an MLA paper?
Titles of books, movies, and plays should be italicized.
How many countries did Mr. Nolan live in?
4. How does Enrique’s relationship with his mother change from the beginning of the story to when they reunite?
At first, Enrique feels hurt and abandoned by Lourdes for leaving. When they reunite, there’s relief and love, but also tension — both struggle with the emotional distance and expectations created over years apart. Their reunion is hopeful but complicated.
In Greek mythology, who was cursed to turn everything he touched into gold?
King Madas
How are MYP scores converted into letter grades, and what is the score range for a “Good” level of achievement?
MYP scores from 0–8 are converted to percentages corresponding to letter grades. A “Good” level of achievement is scored 5–6 on the MYP scale.
How do you format an in-text citation for a source with an author in MLA style? Provide an example.
Include the author’s last name and page number in parentheses after the quote or paraphrase.
Example: (Smith 42)
17 years
Why does Enrique keep risking his life to return to the United States even after multiple failed attempts?
Enrique keeps trying because he desperately wants to reunite with his mother, Lourdes, who left Honduras to support him.
What is the name of the longest-lived known animal, which can live over 500 years?
The ocean quahog (a type of clam)
A student submits a Google Classroom assignment two weeks late after the due date, and it has not been graded. According to the syllabus, what happens to the assignment and the student’s grade?
The teacher will no longer accept the assignment, and it becomes a zero in Infinite Campus.
How should a Works Cited entry for a book with two authors be formatted in MLA style? Provide an example.
List the first author’s name last name first, then first name, followed by the second author’s name in normal order. Italicize the book title. Include the publisher and publication year.
Example: Smith, John, and Jane Doe. Understanding Literature. Penguin, 2020.