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 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 9 – 2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Notebook – will be collected. Make sure you’ve updated the Table of Contents, completed the Journals & worksheets, and glued in all the sheets. In-class Writing Test – Topic: Discuss your top 3 values. Here’s a link of common core values for you to consider— click here —> List of Core Values. Remember […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday Values Pkg – finish all of the readings, highlight, & do any Qs Notebook: p. 29-30 – 2nd draft – Journal #4 – Should Students be Rewarded for Effort – 3 paragraphs: Intro, Body, Conclusion. Put all the pieces we’ve been learning & practice together in this 2nd draft. Your Notebooks will […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Wednesday Notebook: p. 27 – Thesis Statements Practice Sheets Text – read p. 64-68 – Body Paragraphs & Transitions Writing Practice Do #5 – Fill in the transitions Here are some helpful writing videos — click here —> Thesis Statement vs. Topic Sentence AND How to Write a Thesis Statement AND Smooth: paragraph transitions AND Killer Conclusions
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Monday Red Writing Text – read p. 61-65 – Thesis Statements & organization Writing Practice #3 – All parts – Thesis Statements Here’s a video to help — click here —> Thesis Statement vs. Topic Sentence AND How to Write a Thesis Statement Notebook: Will be collected and checked, so make sure you have it up […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Notebook: p. 23 – Journal #4 – H.I.T. Introduction (Hook, Background Info, Thesis) Here’s the Intro video to help you — Click here —> H.I.T. Intro Notebook: p. 24 – Hooks Info Flip book pages – read Notebook: p. 25 – Hooks Practice – Use the info from p. 24 to practice writing […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday Journal #4 – Should Students be Rewarded for Effort – Notebook: p. 20 – 21 – 1st draft – Write a 5 paragraph essay, but focus on your 3 body paragraphs (Good Topic Sentences & strong supporting details). You can use the review in the text to help. Here are some videos to help you with […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Friday Notebook: p. 19 Essay outline – Take your 3 points from your homework and create an outline similar to the handout/worksheet (p. 18). Finish the Thesis Statement we started in class, but fill in your points. Then write your points in note form below in 3 columns. For each point write a […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Wednesday LP #69-71 – Coherence & Unity Notebook – p. 17 – Journal #4– TOPIC: Should students be rewarded for effort? Brainstorm BOTH for and against the topic. Then choose 1 side & select your top 3 points/reasons why. Finally, put your points in order (#1- #3).
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