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 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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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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ENGLISH 9 – 2.4
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 10 – 1.3/1.4
HOMEWORK: Due Friday Social Context Presentations – Friday morning – 8:20 am – first come, first served to sign up for topics. You’re working in pairs. All of the ** topics MUST be presented on. All of the other topics are optional between the 2 blocks. Here are links that cover the basics on most of […]
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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 10 – 1.3/1.4
HOMEWORK: Due Wed Equity vs Equality – 2nd draft or more complete draft of your journal. I will be collecting your responses. You DO NOT need to type your response. “One Friday Morning” – Story Map, All Questions Return book – INSIDE STORIES II
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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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