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   Mar 13

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK:  Due Monday, March 30th Notebook: p. 50 – Journal #4 – “The Pedestrian” – 1 paragraph Considering our class results (TV watching & Cellphone use), do you think L. Mead’s world/future in “The Pedestrian” is possible. Explain why or why not with 2-3 points. Make sure you TAG it & PEE on it. Class […]

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   Mar 10

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs “The Pedestrian“ Story Map Story Questions Reading Quiz Data collection – between today 9am and Thursday 9am, keep track of 1. How many hours you watch TV (on a TV, not a phone or tablet) AND 2. How much time you spend on your phone (messaging, checking IG, researching, watching videos, playing […]

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   Mar 07

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday “The Pedestrian” – read & do the Qs The TOC was supposed to handout the story to you, but there’s still a pile of stories in my room, so you’ll have to click the ENGLISH 9 tab above and use the digital version. You don’t have to print it off, but you […]

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   Mar 03

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed  “The Veldt” –  I will be collecting the plot graph SETTING worksheet – Some of you did not do a good job on your setting sheet – your answers were simple, too short, or incomplete. I made it clear in class and on the blog – that sheet was similar to a […]

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   Feb 27

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Mon Notebook: p. 48– Journal #2 – “Lenses” – you will be peer editing on Thursday “The Veldt” Reading Quiz Story Questions Plot graph HOMEWORK: Due Monday  “The Veldt” – Setting worksheet – You are showing me if you can APPLY your knowledge about setting to this story, so make sure you take […]

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   Feb 21

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Tues “Lenses” – Plot graph What is Plot? Plot Structure using Aladdin Notebook: p. 48 – Journal #2 “Lenses“ Discuss – would you change, genetically or surgically, a part of yourself for your “dream” job. (This is the same topic from the debate, so you can think back to the ideas from the […]

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   Feb 18

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed “Lenses”  Qs   Reading quiz – review your terms! Debate topic prep: Would you genetically or surgically change yourself (or your future children)? Why or why not? Be prepared to explain with examples & reasons. Use the videos below to help: Ted Talk: The Ethical Dilemma of Designer Babies (longer) The Ethics of […]

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   Feb 13

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Utopia/Dystopia assignment sheet  2 ideas for EACH category Both sides Pen You can include some images, but it’s needs to be clear (more words than images) Watch the following  TedTalk  videos  to  get  you  thinking  about  tech: How I’m using biological data to tell better stories & spark social change A funny […]

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   Feb 10

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday Utopia/Dystopia assignment sheet –  Brainstorm ideas for 3 NEW topics – come up with tech that would make our future a “utopia” but then also consider how the tech could make life a “dystopia” Be prepared to share & explain your ideas Watch the following videos to give you some ideas 65 […]

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   Feb 05

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Friday Utopia & Dystopia assignment sheet- Watch the following videos: Utopias becoming dystopias TED Ed – How to recognize a dystopia The 1960s Idea of the homes of the future 1950s Inventions 1960s Inventions Brainstorm (on a separate sheet) possible inventions for your ONE category that could help to create both a utopia […]

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