Vocab Quiz
Bellringer - Character Motives
Crucible Act I
w/ character chart and questions
HW: working on diary project
Diary project first due date Sept 3.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Long Term Assignment - Crucible Diary
Crucible Diary Assignment Due Dates:
check directly after bell rings
Sept 3 - 1 Entry
Sept 5 - 2 Entries
Sept 8 - 3 Entries
Sept 10 - 4 Entries
Sept 12 - completed diary w/ revisions and cover page
check directly after bell rings
Sept 3 - 1 Entry
Sept 5 - 2 Entries
Sept 8 - 3 Entries
Sept 10 - 4 Entries
Sept 12 - completed diary w/ revisions and cover page
Aug 27 - Crucible Exposition
vocab
bellringer -exposition
rd 1254-5
finish stations
character review powerpoint - take and keep notes for test
Rd Exposition pg 1258-1261
Introduct diary assignment
hw: study vocab for quiz Fri.
LONG TERM: Diary Assignment
bellringer -exposition
rd 1254-5
finish stations
character review powerpoint - take and keep notes for test
Rd Exposition pg 1258-1261
Introduct diary assignment
hw: study vocab for quiz Fri.
LONG TERM: Diary Assignment
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Aug 25 - Intro to Crucible
vocab
intro to Crucible
two stations: flashpoint Salem Witch Trial simulation
Power point and authors purpose
HW: define vocab
intro to Crucible
two stations: flashpoint Salem Witch Trial simulation
Power point and authors purpose
HW: define vocab
Friday, August 22, 2008
Aug 22 - Metaphors
vocab quiz
bellringer - metaphors
"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
in class worksheet
hw: write a 1 pg double spaced parody of Sinners
be sure to use emotion, specifically fear, and several metaphors!
bellringer - metaphors
"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
in class worksheet
hw: write a 1 pg double spaced parody of Sinners
be sure to use emotion, specifically fear, and several metaphors!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Aug 20 - Author's Purpose
check vocab
McCain ad, author's purpose bell ringer
finish Columbus pg 50
read Virginia pg 70
HW: finish Plymouth Plantation pg 76
answer both for Columbus, Virginia, and Plymouth:
1. What is the autor's purpose?
2. How do you know?
Study vocab! Quiz FRIDAY!
McCain ad, author's purpose bell ringer
finish Columbus pg 50
read Virginia pg 70
HW: finish Plymouth Plantation pg 76
answer both for Columbus, Virginia, and Plymouth:
1. What is the autor's purpose?
2. How do you know?
Study vocab! Quiz FRIDAY!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
Aug - 15 Native American Lit
In class:
diagnostic test
icebreaker
intro unit one - Earth On Turtle's Back, Navajo Origin Legend
HW - Essay prompt:
Nearly all civilizations have produced origin myths (like the two we read in class) to explain natural occurrences. Today we continue to seek explanations for the mysteries of nature, often turning to science and technology for answers.
· Why do you think human beings in all times and places seek explanations for events beyond human control?
· What do such explanations, scientific or mythical offer?
Write a 2-3 paragraph essay in which you present your views.
diagnostic test
icebreaker
intro unit one - Earth On Turtle's Back, Navajo Origin Legend
HW - Essay prompt:
Nearly all civilizations have produced origin myths (like the two we read in class) to explain natural occurrences. Today we continue to seek explanations for the mysteries of nature, often turning to science and technology for answers.
· Why do you think human beings in all times and places seek explanations for events beyond human control?
· What do such explanations, scientific or mythical offer?
Write a 2-3 paragraph essay in which you present your views.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Aug 13 - First Day Intro
First Day of School
13 minute class to introduce you to this year in English!
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