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HLA 4: CO: Students will demonstrate analysis and evaluation of narrative text by examining and critiquing Atticus’s closing argument. LO: Students will read, write, and speak using the rhetorical appeals. 1. SSR+ 2. Rating responses to “How does it say it?” box: -Examine student responses. -Use rubric to assign score. -Reflect on your own response. […]

HLA 4: CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of 4-square responses by examining and using rubrics. LO: Students will read and assign a score using a rubric. 1. SSR+ 2. Good news/reflect on last week/concerns 3. No AOW this week 4. Check vocabulary quizzes 5. Stations A. Review 4-square rubric & evaluate responses. B. Meet with […]

Sub Today: PERIODS 1st, 3rd, and 6th: -Take attendance. Students can’t move seats. -Students should read silently for 10 minutes and then record the date and how many pages read. -Remind students to turn in AOW #28 in the blue box. -Remind students to turn in trial analysis sheet in the blue box. -Please hand […]

HLA 4: CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of the trial scene by examining the deeper meaning of statements. LO: Students will speak and listen using complete sentences and the discussion rubric. 1. SSR+ (Please have your questions on your desk) 2. AOW #28 -Reflect on what we did this week. What is a strategy or […]

Schedule for next week: Monday-Regular day Tuesday-ONLY 11th and 12th graders -SAT plus ESSAY Wednesday-7:20-10:15=ONLY 11th and 12th graders, Work Keys -10:15-2:15=9th and 10th graders, PSAT Thursday-7:15-10:30=ONLY 11th and 12th graders, MSTEP -11:05-2:15=regular school (4-6 hours) HOW TO PREPARE: Reading and Writing–https://www.khanacademy.org/mission/sat/practice/reading-and-writing Daily Practice APP–https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/daily-practice-app From our AOW–https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sample-questions/reading/4

HLA 4: CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of the trial scene by determining the deeper meaning. LO: Students will read and write using a double-entry journal. 1. SSR+ 2. AOW #28 Question + multiple choice practice 3. Information about PSAT for next week 4. Active v. Passive voice -share sentences -the case for active voice […]

HLA 4: CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining the trial scene. LO: Students will read and write using a double-entry journal. 1. SSR+ 2. AOW #28 Multiple choice question 3. Online quiz questions -Discuss 4. Trial analysis -Bob Ewell -Mayella 5. Active v. Passive Homework -due tomorrow REMINDERS: -Vocabulary weeks 28-29 […]

HLA 4: CO: Students will demonstrate evaluation of symbolism by defending an opinion using valid reasoning and sufficient evidence. LO: Students will write a paragraph using a prompt and structure. 1. SSR+ 2. AOW #28 -Reread paragraph 1 -In the context of the passage, what is the author’s use of the phrase “her light step […]

ELL 4B ONLY: Propaganda Project Part 3-Presentation Presentations are Wednesday and Thursday this week. 25 Summative Points The purpose of the presentation portion of the Propaganda Project is to “sell” your candidate to your peers. Your billboard and slogan should persuade them to believe that your candidate is the right person for the office of […]