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   Apr 06

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Monday Fahrenheit 451 – Read p. 1-15 AND do Qs #1-5 Fahrenheit 451 – read up to p. 45 to prepare for worksheet #1: setting  Here’s a link to the audiobook for you to listen & read along with ———> R. Bradbury reads Fahrenheit 451 Here are a couple of other helpful resources —–> Fahrenheit […]

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   Apr 04

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Thursday Fahrenheit 451 – Read p. 1-15 (minimum) we will be discussing these pages in class Anticipation Guide – follow the instructions (agree/disagree) and write your response on the sheet. Alexa!! You must see me ASAP with a note, so you can write Part 2 of the test. ASAP! And you need to […]

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   Apr 03

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Tues Journals #1-6 – collected – all should be clearly titled/labeled, double spaced, in proper paragraph form, edited, and a good discussion of the topic. Short Stories Test Part 2:  Use the handout and take time to prepare your response.  You WILL NOT be allowed to bring in any notes, but you will […]

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   Mar 27

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Wed “There Will Come Soft Rains” – collecting story map Journal #5 – Will peer edit in class.  See previous post for more info. Journal #6 – Watch both videos.  Connect the 2 poems to the stories we’ve read in this unit.  Man vs. Earth  AND Dear Future Generations: Sorry—  Consider how they connect to the […]

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   Mar 10

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Monday, March 27th “There Will Come Soft Rains” – Group Qs (All Qs) AND Story Map —> Man vs. Earth  AND Dear Future Generations: Sorry— Check out this Slam Poems both by Prince Ea & Consider how they connect to the story & the themes & the journals we’ve been discussing & doing Journal #5 – Hubris & Irony […]

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   Mar 07

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Late Freedom to Read posters Story Maps – I will be collecting story maps for “The Pedestrian” & “The Murderer” “There Will Come Soft Rains” – reading quiz & complete all individual Qs (if you were absent, the stories are on the ENG 9 tab) Here’s a link to an animated version/interpretation […]

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   Mar 03

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday “The Murderer” – finish Qs & Start Story Map – Reading Quiz! Journal #4 – “The Murderer” – Does modern technology make our lives (more) better OR (more) worse?  Explain your response with 3 reasons.  Follow the Journal Structure sheet for your DOUBLE SPACED, in pen journal response. Freedom to Read Poster […]

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   Mar 01

ENGLISH 9 – .24

HOMEWORK: Due Friday “The Murderer” – Read, do Qs. #1-10, Reading Quiz AND BONUS!! Here’s a TV episode (ironic) of “The Murderer” TV Episode R. Bradbury Theater Class Poster – Grp #2 “The Pedestrian” you’ll get to share your ideas.  Group #3– “The Murderer” start brainstorming ideas. Journal #3 – “The Pedestrian” – Topic: See previous […]

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   Feb 27

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Wednesday “The Pedestrian” – finish what we started in class – use your answers to the questions for help.  THEMES are important, you should have at least 2-3.  Rising Action & Falling Action are just the MAIN events leading up to and after the climax. Group #2 – Class Poster – you need […]

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   Feb 23

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Monday “The Pedestrian” – read, Do ALL Qs, prep for reading quiz Group #1 – “The Veldt” – add to our class poster – What is the story showing/discussing/describing about technology that would go under Utopia & Dystopia (ex. Family/relationship, Living – entertainment, communication, transportation, etc.) I have marked all of the 3 […]

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