HOMEWORK: Due Wed “The Veldt” – finish all Qs, finish story map (will be collected both sides checked) Journal #2 – “The Veldt” – Song & Story – How do they lyrics and the video itself connect to the story AND add to your understanding of “The Veldt”. Follow proper paragraph structure. “The Veldt” – Deadmaus AND “The […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Monday “The Veldt” – Reading Quiz, Qs #1-5, (pencil) Story Map Here’s the video I wanted you to watch and a link to the lyrics – read the lyrics AND watch the music video –> “The Veldt” – Deadmaus AND “The Veldt” Lyrics Utopia/Dystopia worksheet – be creative, be thoughtful, REALLY imagine all the science-fiction possibilities. […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Thurs “Lenses” – Finish story map, do ALL the Qs on a separate piece of paper. They will be collected. Journal #1 – Proper Paragraph Form – Would you get the eye surgery if you were Grusha? Why or why not? Explain. Consider our class discussion. Narrative Terms – keep studying! Here are […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Tues Utopia/Dystopia posters – you will be presenting them AT THE START OF CLASS. Maybe if yours isn’t finished or could be better, you should consider coming in at the start of break to complete it. Here are some videos that may help you come up with more ideas —> Utopia vs. Dystopia with Examples […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Utopian vs. Dystopian future possibilities – you’ll finish and present your posters. Here are some videos that may help you come up with more ideas —> Utopia vs. Dystopia with Examples AND Movie Examples Keep studying your Narrative Terms, you will need to be able to apply them to the stories we’re starting AND you […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Friday LP Unit #2 Test & workbook check Journal #8 – Proper paragraph format – Pros & Cons of tech – will be peer shared/edited so make sure you bring it with you Technology readings – make sure you’ve done ALL the Qs (especially the ones on the back), because we will be […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Feb. 1st LP – Using What You’ve Learned LP Unit #2 test– Friday Journal #8 – Use the writing techniques we’ve been practicing & the 2 Technology articles -Topic: Discuss the advantages & disadvantages of technology. You can use yourself or your experiences for examples as well as the info in the articles. […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Friday LP – Review pages LP Unit #2 test after exam week! So start reviewing and studying NOW! Technology readings handout – read, highlight, write notes while you read, THEN do the after reading exercises & Qs. You should have AT LEAST 3 thoughts/reactions to each reading. Don’t forget the BACK PAGE!
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Wednesday LP #25 & 28 – We have basically finished Unit #2, so it would be wise to start reviewing for a Unit Test Journal #7 – Critical Thinking – write a 2nd draft & include a hook– as in rewrite your first draft & make changes/improvements based on the peer editing & […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Monday LP #21 & 24 Journal #7 – Critical Thinking – PEN! Double Spaced! Good points & clear, specific examples! Use your paragraph planning sheet & LP lessons #68-71 to write a good, well-structured paragraph. Follow the examples and tips on the Do’s/Don’ts sheet. Remember, you MUST include at least 3 compound sentences […]
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