DLP #2; check Vocabulary 1; LA4 – Text Set DNA of Survival, day one; Honors – Read “The Murderer” by Ray Bradbury, fill out the analysis, and take notes containing questions and observations, all of which can be used on this week’s summative assessment.
Daily Language Practice (DLP) 1; Grammar Pre-test; Vocabulary One – “Leiningen Versus the Ants” – DUE MONDAY
Rules for LA 4 and LA 4 Honors: Please read these over with a parent or guardian, and bring the signature sheet only to class on Friday, January 31st.
Review for the District Common Assessment:
GRAMMAR POST TEST MONDAY – Study the answers from the review (attached) as well as your DLPs
Hours 1,2,6 – Final copy of essay due at end of hour
Honors – Continue “The Fall of the House of Usher” Reading and analysis for IMAGERY and GOTHIC writing style
Grammar Post Test Review due TOMORROW for SUMMATIVE BONUS POINTS on Monday’s summative Grammar Post Test
LA 3 – Film Analysis day 2
Honors: Begin reading “The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe on page 82 of your literature book. Finish the story for homework along with numbers 1-8 on the Analysis
TO ALL MY STUDENTS, You are absolutely the best! I am so blessed to have such a good-natured and caring group of young adults, and I wish you happiness during this season. God willing, I’ll see you in the next decade. MK
Hours 1,2, and 6: Video Clip Evidence Sheet was completed in class. If you were absent, it is attached.
Honors: If you didn’t finish “Of Missing Persons” as well as your Observation Notes in class, please finish it at home. The story can be found on line. Attached is a reminder for Observation Notes.
ALL CLASSES: GRAMMAR POST TEST JANUARY 13TH. Complete the review below (attached) REVIEW SUMMATIVE BONUS POINTS DUE 1/8
Hours 1,2,and 6: Begin Social Issues Text Set
Hours 3 and 5: Discuss observation notes from Searching for Summer; Begin TPS in depth analysis of the story. Become a keen observer of writer’s craft!
ALL CLASSES: GRAMMAR POST TEST JANUARY 13TH. Complete the review below (attached) REVIEW SUMMATIVE BONUS POINTS DUE 1/8
Bell Work #47; Hours 1,2,6: Social Issues Research
Honors: Share out information on Big Ideas; Pass out Argument Graphic Organizer – attached-; HOMEWORK: Gather your Plot Analysis Chart (add to it!), any individual Caesar assignments, and the graphic organizer in one pile. On Monday, I’ll pass back your small group seminar work as these materials may be used on your essay.
Hours 1,2,and 6: If you did not achieve mastery, that is a C- or below, you are eligible for a retake next Tuesday 12/17 during T time. You MUST complete ALL OF THE the attached documents AND TURN THEM IN ON FRIDAY OR MONDAY to prove that you have put forth effort into study. Many students with low scores did not complete the study guide! 🙂
Exam Julius Caesar – If you were absent, STUDY and be prepared to take the exam upon return; BONUS OPPORTUNITY BELOW – DUE FRIDAY, 12/14/19