HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues LP #31 & #32 Pt. A,C,E,G,I – practice your verb tenses, so you can understand how to use them properly in your paragraphs Mary Paragraph Exercise – finish the exercise we started in class with the paragraph I wrote. Find & mark all the elements according to the instructions Notebook: p. 42-43 […]
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Apr 04
ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3
HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri We will be editing your paragraphs for the majority of class, so make sure you bring your work and have your 2nd draft done! Notebook: p. 40-41 – 2nd draft Bebe/Mama Lil’ paragraph. Read the comments from your Mary paragraph and use the info in your notebook ESPECIALLY p. 26 to help you […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Friday Poetry Test – study all poetry terms including poetry types & sonnet info Sonnet Pkg – use it to study & make sure you’ve written in the rhyme scheme, iambic pentameter, and summary for each poem – along with important notes. Poetry Cafe – remember to bring your food/drink/other contributions AND remember […]
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ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3
HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs LP – #19 Character Pkg Test & package collection “I Am” metaphor poem good copy due Reading Reflection sheet & make sure you bring the text/book you read over the holidays.
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ENGLISH 8 -1.4/2.3
HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Finish your independent reading book & be prepared to share your opinions of it in class! LP – review the Unit #2 lessons we did & make sure you bring your LP to class because we will be picking up where we left off AND it will be NEW learning. Character Pkg […]
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ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2
HOMEWORK: Due Tues Identity Project – presentation – follow the instructions here ===> Personal Identity Project. Yes you can (and should?) have notes/cue card for the presentation. I will be evaluating your oral communication/presentation skills: VOICE- loud, clear, expressive, good pacing BODY: eye contact, expressive, but not distracting use of hands or body. Finish your independent reading […]
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ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2
HOMEWORK: Due Friday & January Good copy of your Identity Project journal – 1. discuss your definition of personal identity 2. Select 5 major influences on your identity, explain and discuss with examples (ex. gender, race, culture, upbringing, schooling, etc.) Multi-paragraph, double-spaced, 250-350 words, Times New Roman, 12 point font – MLA set up of […]
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ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3
HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri Character Pkg – finish all exercises Terms Quiz corrections. Write the questions & the correction on the back of the quiz You will be writing your grade 8 letter in class Wed-Fri, so come prepared. Feel free to come with ideas/notes of what you want to write or even to write it in advance. […]
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Dec 16
ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues All Journals – #5-8 – Same as last time – in order, labelled & titled, multi-paragraph, good discussion that’s at least 1 pg double spaced, and peer edited. Narrative Presentations – Mon/Tues – Theme, Setting, & Other Techniques #2. See previous post for helpful videos. You need to see me before your presentation […]
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