HOMEWORK: Due Thurs “Everyday Use” – Prep for reading Quiz, finish the story Qs AND fill in the Characterization worksheet (try to pull a variety of examples from THROUGHOUT the story not just one part). The worksheet will be collected. Journal #7 – Family & Identity – Using the multi-paragraph structure handout, discuss how your […]
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Nov 22
Nov 22
ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3
HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs Flashcards – 3 Point of View terms & 3 Other terms Make sure you bring your Notebook & LP next class
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Wed LP #11-13 (sentence basics) AND #29, 41, 32 (nouns, pronouns, verbs) Notebook p. 33 – Journal #5: What is critical thinking and why is it important to be a critical thinker? Use the ideas we brainstormed (p.32) to do an outline. Outline worksheet- fill in the outline in PENCIL because you will […]
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ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs Journal #5 – “Totem” & Satire (will be peer editing in class) “Behind the Headlines” – p.137 – Read, do a Story Map, prep for a Reading Quiz — Here’s the link to the story map for you to print off & fill in ===> Story Summary Map (Word document) OR Story Summary Map PDF
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ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3
HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues “Southpaw” Qs #10, #1-5 – all Qs will be collected! “Southpaw” – oral reading – practice your part – Voice: clear & loud & EXPRESSION – analyze the characters & their conflict and try to show their feelings in how you read their part
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ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2
HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday Journal #6 – Society & Identity – Discuss how or in what ways and how much society influence your identity. Remember the journal should discuss YOUR identity and should be organized/structured as a multi-paragraph essay response. “Everyday Use” – read, high light, Qs, and reading Quiz
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ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Prepare for the Socratic Circle Discussion: Fill in the sheet with notes & ideas from ALL 4 readings (“Totem”, “Lament for Confederation”, “I Am Graffiti” and “Apology Day”) AND the apology videos on the last post. Be thorough, creative, and thoughtful. The sheet will be collected after your discussion. Satire – good […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Monday Journal #5 – BRAINSTORM – Critical Thinking: (1) What does critical thinking mean (to you)? (2) Why is it important to be or have the skills to be a critical thinker? Bring your LANGUAGE POWER to class
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ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3
HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri LP #25 (nouns), #41 (pronouns) #29 (verbs) – this is all meant to be review to prepare you for your upcoming lessons on sentences. Character Pkg – Read & Highlight – “Southpaw” AND do Qs # 1-8
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ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2
HOMEWORK: Due Friday “I Am Here Today Because I Am Gay” – Lit Circle Role Sheets MUST be done VERY well to show me that you took the time to consider the reading and to fill in your ideas AND that you’re taking what we’re doing in class seriously AND that you care about the […]
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