HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday, March 31st Identity Journal #1 – “Personal Identity” In proper essay form (Intro/Body/Conclusion), 200-300 words (min. 1 page double spaced) Double-spaced, in PEN Discuss what is YOUR definition of personal identity. Provide examples, reasons, and examples from your My Identity Chart, the poems we’ve read, and your life. Identity Journal TIPS Make […]
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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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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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ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3
HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri LP / Sentences worksheets Remember, try to treat the sheets like they were a test so you can really see what you know and what you don’t know. Character Pkg: “Geraldine Moore the Poet“ Developing Skills Qs #1-3 – BUT do #1 Characterization on the following worksheet. 2 examples for each box. […]
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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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ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3
HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed LP – Compound Sentences/FANBOYS – worksheet Compound Sentences using FANBOYS Coordinating Conjunctions: Using FANBOYS Start to review for unit test coming up in 7-10 days Character Pkg – “Geraldine Moore the Poet“ Qs #8-11 Reading Quiz – know your terms & the story Notebook: p. 14 – Plot Graph “Geraldine Moore the […]
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ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3
HOMEWORK: Due Wed Grammar: Independent & Subordinate clauses worksheet Watch the videos for more help: Complex Sentences = Independent + Subordinate Clauses Independent & Dependent Clauses Character Pkg: “Geraldine Moore the Poet“ Qs #1-7 Bring your NOTEBOOK. We will be adding sheets to your interactive notebooks!!
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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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ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3
HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs Subject-Predicate Tutorial – FRIDAY lunch. You MUST attend the tutorial on Friday IF you want the chance to learn & improve your quiz mark. No tutorial, no new quiz. Character pkg – “Southpaw” Qs #1-5: Stereotypes, Conflict, Resolution, Theme, Narrator. Practice your section and be prepared to read aloud with your partner. […]
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ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3
HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon Character Pkg – “Southpaw“ Qs #5-10 – remember to leave 1-2 spaces after each Q so you can ADD to your answers Start practicing READING the story ALOUD. Consider the characters feelings and the conflict. Kaleem, check in with Ennio to see what part you are reading.
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