HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Poetry Duotang – Narrative Poems – read & do Qs on a separate page – “Nancy Hanks“, “The Bridge Came Tumblin’ Down”, and “The Ballad of Birmingham” – remember to note down the Setting, Characters, Conflict & Plot for all 3 of them. Here are links to the ballads —> “The Bridge Came […]
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Jun 01
ENGLISH 10 -1.3/1.4
HOMEWORK: Due Monday “Dead Poets Society” poems pkg – prepare for your jigsaw teaching activity 1. Know your poem – poetic devices used, theme, meaning, etc. 2. Have a plan of how you will “teach” it to your group 3. Read through and mark up – ALL the poems to prepare Poetry Terms Quiz #2 […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Friday Fahrenheit 451 – Novel test, collect novel Qs, AND collect novels Poetry pkg – Hip Hop and Classic poetry sheets – do worksheets and Qs to (and including) p. 28 (imagery). Highlight all terms and write all answers on the sheets. Here are links to 2 of the songs in the package […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Wed Fahrenheit 451 – All Qs will be collected on Friday Review sheet Novel Test on Friday We’re starting poetry, so you should review your poetry terms. Check out these videos to help you —> Poetic Devices explained, Poetic Devices explained & drawn, Figurative language in SONGS
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ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4
HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday Poetry – Poetry Terms handout– categorize – see Eng 10 tab above for Poetry term definitions (Terms Quiz next week!) Poetry is… Quotes sheet Poetry & Poems pkg – read the 4 poems, follow the “How to Read a Poem” instructions, answer the 5 Qs. Write on the handouts! “Bring” poems to […]
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ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues NIGHT – Chp. 7 Qs & Vocab AND Responding Chp. 3-5 chart & Qs Quiz #2 – chp. 4-6 Journal #8 – Fear vs Love Lit Circle Group #6 present (Grps 8 & 9 will be presenting on the same day next week) Since most(all) of you didn’t watch the Oprah & […]
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ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Symbolism/Rainbow poem worksheet – complete! Here are links to help you fill in the symbolism. Poetry Anthology project – 5 rough copy poems and song lyrics (all connected to your chosen theme) – have the artist and title SYMBOLISM links —> Colour Symbolism AND Common Symbols
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ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4
HOMEWORK: Due Friday TKAM – novel return!! POETRY UNIT – start reviewing your poetry knowledge – click on the English 10 tab for more Watch these videos to get your brain thinking in verse —> Figurative Language explained, Literary devices in SONGS, Poetic Devices explained & drawn
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ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4
HOMEWORK: Due Wed. BLOCK 1.4 – If you want your last quiz back in order to study, come see me asap. Lester & several others, see me asap to get the novel Qs package back so you can study for the novel test. Novel return! Bring your books to class so I can collect them from […]
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ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4
HOMEWORK: Due Wed Compare & Contrast Character – 2 sheets completed – both front AND back. The back should have 3 Points/categories in the 3 middle arrows and 2-3 supporting details for each point/arrow in the boxes for each character. Test Prep – start reviewing for your test – May 24th – 100 Qs: Matching […]
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