Monday 3/9:
- We continued punctuation power with writing quotations containing additional punctuation.
- We viewed a TEDTalk (see below) and filled out two-column notes. We also answered the questions on the back and discussed the author’s message.
Tuesday 3/10:
- TESTING, FRESHMEN HAVE NO SCHOOL. Enjoy your mini break!
Wednesday 3/11:
- TESTING, FRESHMEN HAVE NO SCHOOL. Enjoy your mini break!
Thursday 3/12:
- We continued punctuation power by locating examples of extra punctuation in quotes within published texts.
- We conducted a character interview so that students could explore how the main characters in their lit circle novels think and how they feel about aspects of the essential question.
- We introduced the essay and its general requirements. If you click the link, the first page is the requirements for Honors LA 2, and the second page contains the requirements for LA 2.
Friday 3/13:
- We continued punctuation power by using photos as inspiration in order to come up with our own examples.
- We began working towards uncovering our claims for the essay by filling out the first two parts of the “Excavate Your Claim” handout. Do not fill in the buckets at the bottom of the second page! Those will be filled in at a later date.