HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues – March 30-31st Notebook: p. 21 – Geraldine Moore Character Analysis paragraph Write ONE paragraph, pen, double-spaced TAG it PEE on it CS sentence Watch the videos to help you Writing a Paragraph Writing Basics – Hamburger Paragraph
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Mar 13
ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Monday, March 30th Notebook: p. 50 – Journal #4 – “The Pedestrian” – 1 paragraph Considering our class results (TV watching & Cellphone use), do you think L. Mead’s world/future in “The Pedestrian” is possible. Explain why or why not with 2-3 points. Make sure you TAG it & PEE on it. Class […]
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ENGLISH 10 – 2.4
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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ENGLISH 10 – 2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Tues LPN – Lessons #7-8 Compassion Essay – Using the rubric and considering the class discussion today, ADD and IMPROVE what you’ve written Consider word choice: synonyms, connotations, descriptive language, etc. And, Summer shared this Ted Talk with me and I’m sharing it with you! Bryan Stevenson is the lawyer in the movie “Just Mercy” and he […]
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ENGLISH 10 -2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Mon LPN #1-3 Compassion essay – 2nd draft, typed, MLA format You will be adding ONE point from the movie: What did the movie, “Just Mercy” teach you about compassion. Brainstorm some ideas! “Just Mercy” – be prepared to discuss the movie: Narrative Elements – Setting, Character, Conflict, Plot, Themes Connections to TKAM & Compassion […]
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ENGLISH 10 -2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Monday Field trip form & $9 – no form & $ by Wed. means no field trip TKAM – clay project – bring them to class! Writing handouts – read Writing – topic: What did you learn about compassion from the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, and from working with Mr. Hamar’s students? […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Wed LP #56, 59 & 62 (Punctuation) Find & bring your writing self-evaluation sheet that you did back in Sept. Journal #5: Critical Thinking Final, good copy due Friday Typed, MLA Quick Scale: Gr. 9 Writing Personal Views or Responses -Self-Assessment attached to the TOP: For each category (Meaning, Style, Form, Conventions) use […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Monday Journal #5 – Critical Thinking TYPED & MLA Format (click Eng 9 tab above for info) Improve your Intro & Conclusion and then…Focus: Style – sentence variety, word choice, transitions – maturity, sophistication, variety, engaging, purpose, impact, etc. Sentence Variety – Video tutorial Shmoop: Writing Good Transition sentences Shmoop: How to Avoid […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Notebook: p. 42-43 Journal #5 – Critical Thinking: Focus for 2nd draft Revise evidence, explanations, transitions HIT intro Conclusions
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ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Tues Notebook: Journal #5 – Why is critical thinking an important skill? p. 40-41 – 1st Draft – Pen, Double spaced 3 paragraphs (min. & max 5) Intro: H.I.T. + Body: P.E.E. on it x 3 + Conclusion: Restate topic sentences & connect back to intro Be prepared to peer edit your 1st […]
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