English LA 9
Ninth Grade English Language Arts focuses on comprehension and composition of informational, literary, and persuasive texts, as well as on speaking, listening, research, and critical reasoning skills. This course exposes students to a variety of texts from American and world cultures. Students read novels, short stories, plays, essays, poems, and nonfiction. Students write in a variety of styles with a focus on structure, vocabulary, and writing mechanics. In addition, students engage in a variety of discussions and oral presentations, as well as research and reasoning tasks, and the research process.
Google Classroom Codes
For this class we will be using Google Classroom as a means of submitting many of our tests, quizzes and assignments. Using your chrome book, go to Google Classroom, click the "+" tab to join a class. Make sure to join the correct class according to your LA period. The google classroom codes for each class are as follows:
Period 3- y636cow
Period 4- rr3a56c
Anchor Texts
Use this link to access the novel, Animal Farm, by George Orwell
You may also listen to this audio book as you read Animal Farm.
Use this link to access the novel Lord of the Flies: Lord of the Flies by William Golding
You may also listen along while you read with this audio book of Lord of the Flies.
Use this link to access the novel, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
-Here's a quality audio book for Of Mice and Men
Class Policies
Here are the Policies and Expectations for class.
Vocabulary
Each week we'll be working with ten vocabulary words. The words for the week will be available here on my site every Monday. We'll practice with these words on block days followed by a weekly vocabulary quiz on Fridays.
You need to create an account and join the correct class for your period. Use the following links to join your class in vocabulary.com.
Period 3: vocab.com/join/420KPFD
Period 4: vocab.com/join/4NRA7PH
Here's a link to Key Terms for our class.
First Two Days of School
Thursday, 8/17
-Welcome to the first day of school!
-Teacher introductions
-Create alphabetical seating chart
-Complete Index Card
-Policies Review
-Match Game
Friday, 8/18
-Pass out Planners
-Finish Policies Review
-Collect student signatures
-Pass out room passes
-Complete Key Terms Pre-Test
Weekly Agenda, 8/21-8/25
Monday, 8/21
-Bookmark Mr. A's Website
-Join our google classroom page
-Join Vocabulary.com
-Review Key Terms Pre-Quiz
-Begin Key Terms Presentation
Tuesday, 8/22
-First block day tomorow-Schedule linked
-See this link to Personal Collage Instructions
-Continue Key Terms Presentation
Block Period, 8/23
-Complete Common Lit Pre-Assessment- should take about 45 minutes
-Finish Key Terms Presentation
-Complete Key Terms Quiz
Friday, 8/25
-Complete Elements of Literature Post-Quiz
-Introduce Luisa Valenzuela/ Central/ South America map
-Read and annotate "The Censors"- by Luisa Valenzuela
Freshman Vocabulary #1 (8/28-9/1)
This week we're starting with 5 vocabulary words to learn. There will be a quiz over these five words on Friday. Go to your SSO, click on the vocabulary.com tile. It will take you directly to the practice session over these five words. Write these words and definitions in your notebook.
Vocabulary Words #1- Complete the practice session on vocabulary.com.
Admonish (verb)- to caution or advise
Cumbersome (adj)- clumsy or hard to handle
Deadlock (noun)- a standstill between two equitable forces
Debris (noun)-scattered fragments or wreckage
Dilemma (noun)- a difficult problem or situation
When you are finished with the practice session, your screen will say "Congratulations, you've finished the practice session," and provide you with a percentage. You are not done practicing the words until you see this page.
Weekly Agenda, 8/28-9/1
Monday, 8/28
-Preview Freshman Vocabulary List #1
-Complete the practice session in vocabulary.com
-Take Notes on the Plot Model
Tuesday, 8/29
-Continue of Review Elements of Fiction
-Reading Images activity
-Re-read "The Censors"
Block
-Complete vocabulary #1 Pre-Test
-Construct Plot Model over "The Censors"
-Complete Quizziz Review over "The Censors"
-EQ: How do people organize themselves, and where do "I" fit in?- Brainstorm
-View Income Distribution Models
-Income Disparity Prediction Graph-this will be a hand out completed in class
-Watch Wealth Inequality in America Video
Friday, 9/1
-Complete Freshman Vocabulary Quiz #1 on vocabulary.com
-Read and annotate Biography of George Orwell
Weekly Agenda, 9/5-9/8
Tuesday, 9/5
-Watch George Orwell Biography
-Finish Satire, Allegory, Fable Presentation
-Complete Satire, Allegory, Fable Review-google classroom
-Pass out Animal Farm books
-Begin reading Chapter I
Block
-Once you have completed your two paragraphs, submit them in google classroom
-Finish reading Chapter I in Animal Farm
-Novel Notes- write down the following ideas from Chapter I
Friday, 9/8
-Submit your LA 9 Writing Assessment from Wednesday
-Re-read Old Major's speech from Chapter 1
-Old Major's Speech Connections
-Complete the analysis over the song, "Beasts of England"- this is a handout (15 minutes)
-Begin reading Chapter II in Animal Farm
Weekly Agenda, 9/11-9/15
Monday, 9/11
Freshman Vocabulary #2 for Quiz Friday, 9/15
Commandeer-(verb) to seize or take arbitrarily by force
Efface-(verb) to remove, destroy, erase
Muddle- (verb) to make a mess of, mix up or confuse
Predispose-(verb)to give inclination before hand
Relinquish- (verb) to turn away from, give up
Salvage- (verb) saving goods or property from destruction
Unbridled- (adjective) not restrained or controlled
-Complete the Practice Session in vocabulary.com for Freshman Vocabulary #2
-Finish Reading Chapter II in Animal Farm
Tuesday, 9/12
-Make a copy of this document for Freshman Vocabulary #2. Provide a definition and a corresponding image for each word. See that "admonish" and "dilemma" are on the list from last week.
-Complete the Common Lit Reading "The 10 Commandments" in google classroom. As you read answer the guiding questions, and after reading complete the assessment questions
-Complete Chapter II Review Questions (5 minutes)
-Complete Chapters I and II Quizziz
Block
-Practice Freshman Vocabulary #2- this is a handout
-Review Chapters I and II-this is a handout
-Read the first 6 paragraphs from Animal Farm Chapter 3
-Make a copy of this document: Animal Farm Chapter 3 first 6 paragraphs
-Complete the Word Identification Activity-handout
-Finish Reading Chapter III
Friday, 9/15
-Complete Freshman Vocabulary Quiz #2 on vocabulary.com
-Revisit Word Identification Activity from Chapter 3
-Copy down terms from "The Communist Manifesto" on the back of the document. Look up the definitions.
-Read and highlight The Communist Manifesto by Marx and Engles-this is a handout
-Begin work on The Comparative Quote Activity. Use this copy of Old Major's Speech to find the comparative quotes for the right hand column of the handout. Make sure to use a direct quote from Old Major's speech for each example.
Weekly Agenda, 9/18-9/22
Monday, 9/18
I am not able to be in class today. Complete the following three tasks before the end of the period.
-Go to google classroom and find the assignment for Freshman Vocabulary #3. Complete the assignment by providing the definitions on the document. Submit the document when you are finished.
-Read Chapter 4 in Animal Farm independently.
-When you are done reading the Chapter 4, click on this link to the Chapter 4 Review Questions and complete the Quizziz.
Tuesday, 9/19
Materials needed: chrome book, notebook, highlighter, writing utensil, copy of "Communist Manifesto"
Freshman Vocabulary #3 for quiz Friday, 9/22
Adjourn- (verb) to postpone or break off
Alien- (noun) a foreigner or something unfamiliar
Compensate-(verb) to give back due to a loss, pay back
Erratic- (adj) unpredictable, without pattern
Expulsion- (noun) act of being forced out, kicked out
Feint- (noun) a deceptive move
Fortify- (verb) to strengthen or support
Illegible- (adj) not clear to read
Lucrative- (adj) producing a profit
Mediocre- (adj) moderate quality, not good
-Complete the practice session in vocabulary.com
-Complete reading and highlighting The Communist Manifesto by Marx and Engles-this is a handout
-Begin work on The Comparative Quote Activity. Use this copy of Old Major's Speech to find the comparative quotes for the right hand column of the handout. Make sure to use a direct quote from Old Major's speech for each example.
Block
-Freshman Vocabulary #3 practice
-Animal Farm Chapter 4 Word Inference Activity
-Satire Video He's Barak Obama
-Allegorical Connections recap (review chapter 3 flag)-take notes in your notebook
Materials needed: Chrome book, Communist Manifesto document, Comparative Quotes Handout
-Continue work on The Comparative Quote Activity. Use this copy of Old Major's Speech to find the comparative quotes for the right hand column of the handout. Make sure to use a direct quote from Old Major's speech for each example.
Friday, 9/22
-Complete Freshman Vocabulary Quiz #3 in vocabulary.com
-Russia, Ukraine, Crimea and Chechnya map
-Read and Annotate the Article on Vladimir Putin
Weekly Agenda, 9/25-9/29
Monday, 9/25
-no school for students
Tuesday, 9/26
Materials needed: Communist Manifesto document, Comparative Quotes Handout
-Complete work on The Comparative Quote Activity. Use this copy of Old Major's Speech to find the comparative quotes for the right hand column of the handout. Make sure to use a direct quote from Old Major's speech for each example.
Materials needed: Chromebook, LA Notebook, copy of Animal Farm, writing utensil
-View Communist Flag 1930's-1950's- Include a brief sketch of the flag in your LA Notebook
-Complete Chapters 1-4 Review Quizziz
-Begin reading Chapter V in Animal Farm
-Finish Annotations on Biography of Vladimir Putin-use this Annotation Guide
Block
-Finish chapter 5 in Animal Farm
-Complete Chapter 5 Review quizziz
-Define Propaganda
-Define Rhetoric
-Introduce Rhetoric Rhetorical Triangle-take notes
-Read this short article from PBS NEWS and look at the propaganda posters
-Read and annotate Lenin's speech from 1916
-Read Introduction to Ethos, Pathos and Logos
-Construct Persuasive Sentences on back of Ethos, Pathos, Logos Handout
Friday, 9/29
-Begin reading Chapter 6 in Animal Farm
-Complete the Handout Identifying the Methods of Persuasion
-Begin work on writing your Persuasive Argument Assignment
Weekly Agenda, 10/2-10/6
Monday, 10/2
Freshman Vocabulary #4
Comely-having a pleasing appearance
Dissolute- loose in morals or behavior
Fodder- domestic animal food, expendable soldiers
Jeer- to make fun of rudely
Proliferate- to spread
Subjugate-to conquer, bring under control
Sully- to stain, make dirty
Tantalize- to tease, torment by teasing
Terse- brief, to the point, short
Unflinching- firm, fearless, unrelenting
-Practice Freshman Vocabulary #4
-Finish Reading Chapter 6 in Animal Farm
-Complete Quizziz Review for Chapter 6
Tuesday, 10/3
-Complete the practice session for Freshman Vocabulary #4 in vocabulary.com
-Read first half of Chapter 7 in Animal Farm
-Begin work on writing your Persuasive Argument Assignment- Due Date TBD
-See this resource of 108 Words to Persuade to help with your assignment
-See this resource on Putin's Russia and Quality of Life Statistics-this may help in your first paragraph
Block
-Practice Freshman Vocabulary #4
-FEMA Emergency Test 12:20
-Read Putin's Speech that Launched Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
-Begin work on writing your Persuasive Argument Assignment- Due Date TBD
Use these resources below for persuasive word choices and constructing statistics:
108 Words to Persuade to help with your assignment
Putin's Russia and Quality of Life Statistics-this may help in your first paragraph
Friday, 10/6
-Complete Freshman Vocabulary Quiz #4
-Finish Chapter 7 in Animal Farm
Weekly Agenda, 10/9-10/13
Monday, 10/9
-no school for students
Tuesday, 10/10
-Complete the Common Lit Assignment, "The Lion in Love" in google classroom
-Skim Chapter 7 to Review
-Complete Chapter 7 Quizziz review
-Continue work on writing your Persuasive Argument Assignment- Due Date Wednesday, 10/11
-Once you are done with your Persuasive writing assignment, complete the Final Highlighting Task linked here.
Wednesday, 10/11
-Capitalization Pre-Quiz
-Review the Capitalization Rules linked here
-Capitalization Review
-Capitalization Post-Quiz
Persuasive Writing Assignment Checklist:
Put your first and last name in the upper left corner of the document. Include today's date and your class period. Include the class and your class period. See this example.
Give your speech a title. Center your title on the document. Your title should involve the content of your paragraphs and be capitalized. Do not underline or put your title in bold letters.
Indent the first sentence of each paragraph. You can use the "tab" button or use 4 spaces.
Your paragraphs should be between 5-8 sentences.
Make sure to proofread and edit your writing:
All names should be capitalized and spelled correctly
The title of the novel, Animal Farm, should be in italics (if used)
Your completed paragraphs needs to be double spaced
There should not be any spelling errors. If a word is underlined by a blue or red squiggly line, it is misspelled and needs to be corrected.
Complete the Final Highlighting Task linked here.
Once you have completed this checklist, submit your paragraph in google classroom.
Friday, 10/13
-Leon Trotsky Biography Annotations
-Read the first half of chapter VIII (8) in Animal Farm
-Begin work on Allegorical Quote Connections Activity-this is a handout
Weekly Agenda, 10/16-10/20
Monday, 10/16
-Complete the practice session in vocabulary.com for Freshman Vocabulary #5
Freshman Vocabulary #5
Abridge- to make shorter
Altercation- an angry argument
Condone- to pardon or overlook
Dissent- a disagreement
Eminent- famous or outstanding
Exorcise- to dispose of something troublesome, evil
Fabricate- to make or manufacture
Irate- very angry
Pauper- an extremely poor person
Usurp- to seize by force
-Recap first half chapter 8
-Finish reading chapter 8
-Complete quizziz review over chapter 8
-Continue work on Allegorical Quote Connections Activity-this is a handout
Tuesday, 10/17
-Practice Freshman Vocabulary #5
-Begin reading chapter 9 in Animal Farm
Characters of Emphasis
On the provided white sheet of paper, draw eight (8) evenly spaced relatively large circles. As we read, write down the name of each character inside a circle at first mention. Use each character's name only once.
-Continue work on Allegorical Quote Connections Activity-this is a handout
Block
-Shelter in place drill/ Fire Drill 11:50
-Practice Freshman Vocabulary #5
-Recap Activity from yesterday for Chapter 9 in Animal Farm
-Finish reading chapter 9
-Complete Quizziz over Chapter 9
-Continue work on Allegorical Quote Connections
Friday, 10/20
-Finish reading Chapter 10 in Animal Farm
-Complete novel review quizziz
-With a partner, go through the linked Animal Farm Review Jeopardy Game.
-When you finish the Animal Farm Review, work on your Animal Farm Project with your partner.
Weekly Agenda, 10/23-10/27
Monday, 10/23
-Complete Freshman Vocabulary Quiz #5- you may use your notes
-Finish work on Allegorical Quote Connections-due by the end of the period
-If you haven't submitted your Animal Farm Project, it is due today by the end of the period
-Once you've completed the above tasks, get your notes in order over Animal Farm and the Russian Revolution. Make sure you have all your hand written notes for next period. You may also use your book.
Tuesday, 10/24
-Collect Animal Farm books
-Read the Common Lit Article, "A Woman Who Went to Alaska" on google classroom
-Methods of Fiction Review Quizziz
Follow these directions for creating a plot model:
Go to google drawings
Open a new project
Title the project: "To Build a Fire Plot Model"
Change the background color-right click, pick a color that isn't too bright
Using the "insert" tab, select "text box." In the text box, title your drawing "To Build a Fire." Use quotation marks around the short story title.
Using "insert," select "line." Using the crosshairs, draw a plot pyramid taking up the majority of space in the drawing. Make sure the plot model is even and balanced.
Under file, select "move" and move your drawing to your LA9 file.
-Biography of author, Jack London
Block 10/25
-Grades are due for first quarter. Use tutor time as necessary
-Continue Biography of author, Jack London - make sure to take detailed notes
-Complete the Vocabulary Preview of Terms for "To Build a Fire"
-Complete the vocabulary quiz over the terms for "To Build a Fire"
-Review plot model diagram
-Begin reading "To Build a Fire" by Jack London
-Identify first 2-3 points on plot model
Friday, 10/27
-Complete Skill Builder #1-handout provided in class
-Elements of Literature Quizziz Review
-Continue -Begin reading "To Build a Fire" by Jack London
-Identify first 2-3 points on plot model
Weekly Agenda, 10/30-11/3
Monday, 10/30
Freshman Vocabulary List #6
abscond- to run away or hide
arduous- characterized by hard effort
auspicious- favorable circumstances, good luck
biased -favoring one side over another
daunt - being fearful or losing courage
inanimate- lifeless, without life
intrepid- fearless, unable to be intimidated
larceny- robbery, taking something unlawfully
pompous- self absorbed, vain
rectify- to correct or make right
Today's Tasks
-Complete the practice session in vocabulary.com
-Continue -Begin reading "To Build a Fire" by Jack London
-Work on identifying the first several points on your plot model graphic
Plot Model Directions:
-First, on your constructed plot model, demonstrate your understanding of the plot structure in “To Build a Fire” by using a direct quote from “to Build a Fire to indicate each plot point.
Second, next to each quote from the story, cut and paste an image that visually represents the content of your chosen quote.
When complete, you should have 7 quotes from the story and 7 corresponding images.
Tuesday, 10/31
-Practice Freshman Vocabulary #6- this is a handout
-Finish reading "To Build a Fire"
-Watch animated "To Build a Fire"
Block, 11/1
-Read the Common Lit story, "Excerpt from Believing in Horses" on google classroom
-Practice Vocabulary #6
-"To Build a Fire" Review Discussion-take notes
-Complete "To Build a Fire" Review Questions on google classroom
-Use this digital copy of "To Build a Fire" to help with vocabulary terms- Use the Ctrl F function to help you find specific words
-Use this Plot Model resource as necessary to help identify plot points
-Continue identifying the points on your plot model graphic
Plot Model Directions:
-First, on your constructed plot model, demonstrate your understanding of the plot structure in “To Build a Fire” by using a direct quote from “to Build a Fire to indicate each plot point.
Second, next to each quote from the story, cut and paste an image that visually represents the content of your chosen quote.
When complete, you should have 7 quotes from the story and 7 corresponding images.
Friday, 11/6
-Complete Vocabulary Quiz #6
-Use this Plot Model resource as necessary to help identify plot points
-Continue identifying the points on your plot model graphic
Plot Model Directions:
-On your constructed plot model, demonstrate your understanding of the plot in “To Build a Fire” by using a direct quote from “to Build a Fire to indicate each plot point.
Second, next to each quote from the story, cut and paste an image that visually represents the content of your chosen quote.
When complete, you should have 7 quotes from the story and 7 corresponding images.
Weekly Agenda, 11/6-11/10
Monday, 11/6
Freshman Vocabulary List #7
Arbitrary- (adj) unreasonable, based on bias
Catalyst-(noun) an agent that causes change
Exodus-(noun) a large scale departure
Incorrigible-(adj) unable to be corrected
Morose-(adj) having a gloomy or sullen manner.
Opaque-(adj) not clear, not letting light through
Paramount-(adj)of major importance
Servitude-(noun) slavery, forced labor
Stagnant-(adj) not running or flowing, foul from stillness
Succumb-(verb) to give way to a superior force
-Complete the Practice Session for Vocabulary #7 in vocabulary.com
Complete Plot Model Graphic- due today, 11/6
-Complete and submit your Plot Model Graphic for "To Build a Fire" on google classroom- when you are done, you should have one quote and one image placed next to each point on the plot model. A completed project will have seven quotes and seven images on the graphic.
Tuesday, 11/7
-Practice Freshman Vocabulary #7-this is a handout
Assignment-Writing an Objective Summary of "To Build a Fire"-due date TBD
--Introduce Writing an Objective Summary for Fiction
-Begin writing objective summary for "To Build a Fire"
Block
-Complete Vocabulary #7 Practice
-See these Basic Capitalization Rules
-Complete Quizziz Review over capitalization
-If you have not finished your plot model graphic for "To Build a Fire," make this your first priority. See the directions on the agenda for Friday 11/6 if you need support.
-Continue Writing an Objective Summary for Fiction for the short story, "To Build a Fire"
-Make sure to use strong topic sentences in each paragraph. See this formula for suggestions.
-If you finish your draft of The Objective Summary, have one of your teachers proofread
Block
Use this checklist to review your work before you submit your objective summary over "To Build a Fire"
Checklist
-Use quotation marks around the short story title, "To Build a Fire."
-Capitalize all proper nouns, names, places, and regions. For example, the Yukon Territory, the Klondike Region, Alaska.
-Do not capitalize nameless protagonist or the dog. Capitalize Sulphur Creek when referring to the old timer at Sulphur Creek, as Sulphur Creek is a place.
-Make sure to include textual evidence in your second paragraph on conflict.
-Proofread for spelling errors and proper punctuation.
Once you've completed the activities in the checklist, submit your completed draft in google classroom.
Weekly Agenda, 11/13-1124
Monday, 11/13
-Complete Freshman Vocabulary Quiz #7-you may use the definitions in your notebook.
-Complete and submit your Objective Summary over "To Build a Fire"- make sure to proofread and edit using the checklist from Friday.
-When you've completed proofreading your Objective Summary, submit your paragraphs in google classroom.
-Elements of Literature Review over Irony
-Complete Quizziz Irony Review
-Complete the Pre-reading Activity for "The Necklace" by Guy De Maupassant
Tuesday, 11/14
-Complete Freshman Skill Builder
-Elements of Literature Review over Irony
-Complete Quizziz Irony Review
-Preview "The Necklace"
Block
-Complete Common Lit article, "Keeping up with the Joneses"
-Complete Irony Review Quizziz
-Read and annotate Guy De Maupassant Biography
-Discuss Naturalism, De Maupassant and Gustave Flaubert
-Create a plot model graphic using google draw. Save this graphic to your LA files
-Complete the Pre-reading Activity for "The Necklace" by Guy De Maupassant
Friday, 11/17
-Using your preconstructed plot model, find an image for the introduction, dramatic hook, climax, and falling action- these images will serve as hints for your plot model. Here's a resource to help.
-Read "The Necklace"- found on page 294 of textbook
-Begin constructing plot model graphic for "The Necklace"
Plot Model Directions:
-First, on your constructed plot model, demonstrate your understanding of the plot structure in “The Necklace” by using a direct quote from “The Necklace" to indicate each plot point.
Second, next to each quote from the story, cut and paste an image that visually represents the content of your chosen quote.
When complete, you should have 7 quotes from the story and 7 corresponding images.
Weekly Agenda, 11/27-12/1
Monday, 11/27
Freshman Vocabulary #8 for Friday
atone- to make right, ask for forgiveness
credible-believable, true
doleful-sad, morose
ghastly-frightening, startling
intricate-complex, detailed
lucid-entirely clear, understandable
posthumous-after death
sardonic-sarcastic, mocking
superfluous-overly fancy, unnecessary
tenacious-stubborn, persistent
-Complete the practice session in vocabulary.com
-Finish reading "The Necklace"- found on page 294 of textbook
-Complete the Quizziz review over "The Necklace"
Tuesday, 11/28
-Complete Freshman Vocabulary #8 practice
-Complete the Quizziz review over "The Necklace"
-Finish constructing plot model graphic for "The Necklace"
Plot Model Directions:
First, on your constructed plot model, demonstrate your understanding of the plot structure in “The Necklace” by using a direct quote from “The Necklace" to indicate each plot point.
Second, next to each quote from the story, cut and paste an image that visually represents the content of your chosen quote.
When complete, you should have 7 quotes from the story and 7 corresponding images.
-Your completed plot modekl is due today by the end of the period.
Block, 11/29
-Read the Common Lit Article, "High Incomes Don't Bring You Happiness" on google classroom
-Practice Freshman Vocabulary #8
-Complete your Plot Model Graphic for "The Necklace"
-Complete "Character Traits and Textual Evidence" handout
-Use this Resource for a List of Character Traits
-See these instructions on how to write an in-depth Character Analysis Paragraph
-Once you have completed your "Character Traits and Textual Evidence Handout" open a new google document and begin constructing your character analysis paragraph.
Friday, 12/1
-Complete Freshman Vocabulary Quiz #8
-Complete Punctuation Review Quizziz
-Continue drafting your Character Analysis Paragraph (instructions are linked here)
-See this resource: -Here's a list of transition words
Use this checklist to review your work before you submit:
-Use bolded text to identify your character traits. You should have three
-Pick a color and highlight your transition words. You should have two.
-You must spell the name of the author and the character names correctly!
-Use quotation marks around the short story title, "The Necklace"
-Capitalize all proper nouns, like names and places. For example Paris, France.
-Make sure to include an example of textual evidence from the story for each character trait. You are proving three character traits, so you should have 3 examples of textual evidence from the story.
-Make sure you use transition words when you transition to a new idea in your paragraph, specifically when you transition from discussing your first character trait to your next character trait.
-Proofread for spelling errors and proper punctuation.
When you are done, submit your polished paragraph in google classroom.
Weekly Agenda, 12/4-12/8
Monday, 12/4
Freshman Vocabulary #9 for Friday, 12/8
apex-the highest point of something
assimilate- to make alike, similar
inundate- to fill or cover completely
malign- to speak badly about
obstreperous- noisy and stubbornly defiant
pensive- deeply in thought
perilous- filled with danger
surly-unfriendly, angry or irritated
vagrant- a wanderer with no residence
shoddy- inferior work or workmanship
-Complete the practice session in vocabulary.com
-Take notes on the biography of Edgar Allan Poe
Tuesday, 12/5
-Practice Freshman Vocabulary #9
-Complete biography of Edgar Allan Poe
Block, 12/6
-Practice Vocabulary #9
-Complete the Quizziz review over Edgar Allan Poe
-See this document for how to write and Factual and Interpretive Summary
-Read the article, "What is Carnevale?" from goitaly.com
-Complete the Nonfiction Assignment sheet-this assignment is linked on google classroom-this is due by the end of the period today.
Friday, 12/7
-Complete Vocabulary Quiz #9
-Preview "The Cask of Amontillado"- take notes
- View Carnevale Masks
-Complete "Cask of Amontillado" vocabulary handout
Weekly Agenda, 12/11-12/16
Monday, 12/11
Announcement: The doors will be closed most of this week. Come to the classrooms according to your schedule.
Freshman Vocabulary #10
assurance- a binding commitment
console-to give moral or emotional support
dilate- to make wider
dwindle- to become smaller
flippant- showing an inappropriate amount of seriousness
preposterous- ridiculous, inviting ridicule
pugnacious- ready and able to resort to violence
realm- a defined area or domain
rejuvenate- to make young or regain strength
sparse- few, not many
Tasks:
-Complete the practice session for Vocabulary #10 in vocabulary.com
-Begin Work on "Cask of Amontillado" study guide
Tuesday,
-Practice Vocabulary #10
-Complete the second half of "The Cask of Amontillado"
-Complete the second half of the study guide over "The Cask of Amontillado"
-Begin work on "The Cask of Amontillado" mini project
Block Day
-Last day for any late work
-Complete the Common Lit Mid Year Assessment-this will be a summative assessment
-Complete "The Cask of Amontillado" study guide
-Begin work on "The Cask of Amontillado" mini project
Friday, 12/15
-Complete Vocabulary Quiz #10 on google classroom
-Create a plot model graphic. Save this graphic in your LA files.
-Complete "The Cask of Amontillado" mini project and turn in
Final Exam:
Materials: Charged Chromebook
Your final exam for LA 9 is going to be skill-based. The final will assess for ability to read carefully, identify primary plot points, analyze characters and identify theme.
You will be given a choice of one of three short stories to read. The first thing you'll need to do is read the short story carefully.
Then, you'll need to identify the seven plot points on the plot model according to the chronology of the story using textual evidence. Use the plot model graphic you created.
Lastly, you'll write a three paragraph analysis of the story you pick. In your first paragraph, you'll write an objective summary of the story. In your second paragraph, you'll provide a character analysis of a character of your choosing from the story. In the last paragraph, you'll identify and discuss what you feel is the dominant theme of the story as it applies to the author's message. You'll type this up in a google document and submit it in google classroom.
There will be a model for how to write these paragraphs on my website.
When complete, you'll submit a completed plot model (no pictures needed) and a three paragraph eassy in google classroom.
Your final exam with be worth 90 points in the summative category. The plot model is worth 30 points and your analysis will be worth 60 points.
Final Exam Schedule for LA:
Period 3: Wednesday, 12/20 10:05-12:05
Period 4: Thursday, 12/21 9:05-11:05
Final Exam
Tasks:
Your phone must be stored until the exam is over.
Read the story of your choosing
Complete the plot model graphic according to the 7 points of the plot model. Include the introduction, dramatic hook, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution and denouement. Use quotes from the story to identify each point on the model. YOU DO NOT NEED TO USE IMAGES.
Construct your three paragraph analysis of the story you chose. Use the links below to help you organize the content of your paragraphs.
When you are done drafting your analysis, make sure to proofread and edit for spelling, punctuation and capitalization errors.
When you are done with your plot model graphic and analysis, submit them both in google classroom. Make sure to submit each document correctly in google classroom.
When you have completed submitting your work, you may relax, or study for another final. Respect the fact that others may still be working.
Here is a resource to help you construct your final analysis. Follow the format and see the links included.
You may use these audio links if necessary.
"The Test" by Theodore Thomas here's an audio link
"The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty- here's an audio link
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry here's an audio link
Weekly Agenda, 1/9-1/12
Tuesday, 1/9
-Welcome back!
-Introduction to Steinbeck and Characterization
-Begin watching the autobiography of John Steinbeck for our next novel, Of Mice and Men
-Complete the note taking guide as you watch
Block, 1/10
-2nd Semester Policies due Friday, 1/12
Freshman Vocabulary #10 (Revisit)
assurance- a binding commitment
console-to give moral or emotional support
dilate- to make wider
dwindle- to become smaller
flippant- showing an inappropriate amount of seriousness
preposterous- ridiculous, inviting ridicule
pugnacious- ready and able to resort to violence
realm- a defined area or domain
rejuvenate- to make young or regain strength
sparse- few, not many
-Complete the definitions and images handout
-Complete the vocabulary pre-test
-Begin watching the Biography of John Steinbeck for our next novel, Of Mice and Men
-Complete the note taking guide as you watch
-Begin work on Of Mice and Men pre-reading activity handout
Friday, 1/12
-Compete Vocabulary Quiz #10- you may use your graphic from yesterday
-Complete watching the Biography of John Steinbeck for our next novel, Of Mice and Men
-Turn in the note taking guide
-Of Mice and Men Novel Notes- take notes in your notebook
Weekly Agenda, 1/15-1/19
Monday
-MLK Day no school
Tuesday
-Late Start
-"This Land is Your Land" lyrics
-"This Land is Your Land" -Lady Gaga
-"This Land is Your Land"- Bruce Springsteen
-Begin work on Of Mice and Men pre-reading activity handout
Block
-Complete the Common Lit Assignment, "The Dust Bowl" in google classroom
-Complete Of Mice and Men pre-reading activity
-Of Mice and Men Vernacular Vocabulary
-You can use this quizlet with your vocabulary terms
-Today we're going to start a short project over The Dust Bowl. All the information you will need can be found on the website linked above. For this project you will need to engage with a variety of different types of media, take careful notes, and synthesize the information you gather into a series of well-developed responses.
Friday, 1/19
-Ms. Hebda will be my sub
-Be sure to sit in assigned seats
-Complete short project over The Dust Bowl. All the information you will need can be found on the website linked above. For this project you will need to engage with a variety of different types of media, take careful notes, and synthesize the information you gather into a series of well-developed responses.
-This Project will be due at the beginning of the period on Monday, 1/22
Weekly Agenda, 1/22-1/26
Freshman Vocabulary #11 for 1/26
drudgery- hard, monotonous, routine work
grievous- causing or marked by grief or anguish
heterogeneous- consisting of different elements
expedient- appropriate to a purpose
impel- urge or force to an action; constrain or motivate
feign- done with the intent to deceive
incredulous- not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
flair- a natural talent
repugnant- offensive to the mind
escalate-increase in extent or intensity
Monday, 1/22
-Collect Dust Bowl Activity
-Preview Freshman Vocabulary #11
-Complete the practice session for Freshman Vocabulary #11
-Begin reading Chapter 1 in Of Mice and Men.
-Access to the novel, Of Mice and Men, is at the top of my website under ANCHOR TEXTS.
-Provide Characterization Grid for the main characters in the novel
Tuesday, 1/23
-Practice Vocabulary #11
-Take Novel Notes for Chapter 1
-Continue reading Chapter 1 in Of Mice and Men
Block, 1/24
-Practice Vocabulary #11
-Read the Common Lit Article, "An Overview of the Great Depression"
-Watch Chapter 1 Of Mice and Men on film
-Complete Quizziz review over Chapter 1
Friday, 1/26
-Complete Freshman Vocabulary Quiz #11
-Watch preview of "The 21-mile Walk to Work"
-Begin reading "The 21-mile Walk to Work"- this is a handout
-Begin the Non-Fiction Assignment Sheet on google classroom over the article, "The 21-Mile Walk to Work"
Freshman Vocabulary #12 for 2/2
adept-showing knowledge or skill
chide-to scold or reprimand with anger
diminutive-very small
emancipate-to free from slavery
erroneous-characterized by mistakes
extemporaneous- done without preparation or forethought; to improvise
invincible- incapable ot being overcome
obtrusive-sticking out
preamble- he beginning of a formal document
slipshod- characterized by carelessness
Weekly Agenda, 1/29-2/2
Monday, 1/29
-Preview Freshman Vocabulary #12
-Complete the Practice Session for Freshman Vocabulary #12 in vocabulary.com
-Work on Characterization Grid for George and Lennie using Of Mice and Men novel
-Continue working on the Nonfiction Assignment for "The 21-Mile Walk to Work"
Tuesday, 1/30
-Practice Freshman Vocabulary #12
-Novel Notes Preview Of Mice and Men Chapter 2
-Begin reading Chapter 2
-Continue working on the Nonfiction Assignment for "The 21-Mile Walk to Work"
Block, 1/31
This Friday we will have hearing and vision testing in the library during periods 3 and 4. We'll close the doors for class.
-Practice Freshman Vocabulary #12
-Of Mice and Men slang vocabulary review
-Continue reading Chapter 2 in Of Mice and Men
-Read the Common Lit Article, "The Great Migration"
Friday, 2/2
Ms. Hebda will be my sub today. Remember, we'll have our hearing and vision testing in the library about half way through the period.
-Complete Freshman Vocabulary Quiz #12
-Hearing and vision testing in the library.
-Continue work and complete "The 21-Mile Walk to Work" on google classroom.
Weekly Agenda, 2/5-2/9
Freshman Vocabulary #13 for 2/9
brevity-short or temporary
demure-shy, modest and flirtatious
divulge-to make a secret known to the public
forestall -to prevent from happening, delay
garble-to distort, make a mess of
proponent-one who argues for a cause, believes in an idea
recoil-to spring back, shy away from
relentless-never ceasing, or non-stop
statute-a written law that has been passed
recoup-to make up for or regain
Monday, 2/5
-Preview Freshman Vocabulary #13
-Complete the practice session for Freshman Vocabulary #13 in vocabulary.com
-Review Character Grid for Candy and Curley
-Complete reading Chapter 2 in Of Mice and Men-begin on page 25 digital version
-Complete the Quizziz Review of Chapter 2
Tuesday, 2/6
-Practice Freshman Vocabulary #13
-Watch Chapter 2 Of Mice and Men on film
-Begin work on Chapters 1 and 2 fill in the blank- this is a handout
Block, 2/7
-Practice Freshman Vocabulary #13
-Work on Of Mice and Men Character Grid
-Read and complete the article, "Farming, Ranching: Health Hazzard or Opportunity?"
Friday, 2/9
-Discuss Language Arts Course Options for Next Year
-Complete Freshman Vocabulary Quiz #13 on vocabulary.com
-Novel Notes for Chapter 3 Of Mice and Men-take notes
-Begin reading Chapter 3
-Complete and submit the article, "Farming, Ranching: Health Hazzard or Opportunity?"
Weekly Agenda, 2/12-2/16
Monday, 2/12
Freshman Vocabulary #14 for 2/16
autocratic-characteristic of an absolute ruler
blasphemy- profane language
brawny- possessing physical strength and size
concerted- concerning two or more activities done at the same time
illustrious-widely known or famous
irreverent- showing a lack of respect
laborious-characterized by extremely hard work
subversive- working in defiance of an established government
temperate-calm, not extreme
wily- marked by skill and deception
-Complete the practice session for Freshman Vocabulary #14 in vocabulary.com
-Discussion of Theme in Of Mice and Men- take notes
Tuesday, 2/13
-Practice Freshman Vocabulary #14
-Continue reading Chapter 3 in Of Mice and Men -begin on page 43
-Continue work on Character Grid- focus on the Actions and Thoughts of Candy and Slim
Consider pages 34 and 35 for Slim, and page 37 for Candy
Block
-Practice Freshman Vocabulary #14
-Complete Of Mice and Men Review Quiz Chapts1-3
-Finish reading chapter 3 in Of Mice and Men starting on page 51
-Watch Of Mice and Men on film
-Complete Chapter 3 Review Quizziz
Friday, 2/16
-Complete Freshman Vocabulary Quiz #14
-Review Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 Quizziz
-Novel Notes Chapter 4-take notes
-Begin Reading Chapter 4, page 55 of digital novel copy
-Complete Of Mice and Men Character Grid (use the text from chapter 4 to complete the squares for Crooks)- due by end of the period today
Weekly Agenda, 2/19-2/23
Monday, 2/19 and Tuesday, 2/20
-No School for students
Block, 2/21
-Parent/ Teacher conferences tonight and tomorrow
-Collect Of Mice and Men Character Grid
-Of Mice and Men Climax-Script reading
-Complete Quizlet over Of Mice and Men slang terms
-Continue reading Chapter 4 Of Mice and Men (pg 61 digital copy)
-Introduce Steinbeck Hands Motif Project
Friday, 2/23
-Watch the video, "How will Russia Remember Aleksei Navalny?"
-Nonfiction Friday article, "Why Does the Right to Protest Matter?"
-After watching the video, read the article and complete the handout
-Continue work on Steinbeck Hands Motif Project
Weekly Agenda, 2/26-3/1
Monday, 2/26
-Finish reading chapter 4 in Of Mice and Men-begin on page 66
-Complete Chapter 4 review Quizziz over Chapter 4
-Watch Chapter 4 on film
-Complete Of Mice and Men Hand Project
Checklist for Project:
-Make sure your first and last name is on the front of your project
-Your chosen character's name is clear and centered on the top (or bottom)
-You have 5 quotes from the novel clearly labeled. 1 quote describing the hand, 2 examples of dialogue, 2 quotes showing your character's loneliness
You'll be graded on your precision and attention to detail. You don't have to be an excellent artist, and your project should be clean and show evidence of thoughtful construction.
Tuesday, 2/27
-Collect Hand Project
-Novel Notes chapter 5- take notes
-Discuss Discomfort and Literature
-Begin reading Chapter 5, page 70 of digital text
-Begin the Activity, Mad, Fast and Soft Talking, An Exercise in Character Voice
Block
-Complete Chapter 5 in Of Mice and Men-begin page 77 of digital copy
-Complete Review Quizziz over Chapter 5
-Complete Character Voice Exercise
-Read Steinbeck's letter "On Falling in Love"
-Read these instructions for our Summative Letter Writing Project-due date TBD
-Here's an example of a letter that I wrote from George to Lennie as an example
Friday, 3/1
-Watch vid "Mitchell Quinn asks Tough Questions"
-Read the Nonfiction Friday Article, "What Questions Would You Ask a Politician?"
-Begin Drafting our Summative Letter Writing Project-due date TBD
-Here's an example of a letter that I wrote from George to Lennie as an example
Weekly Agenda, 3/4-3/8
Monday, 3/4
-Chapter 6 pre-reading activity-on the blank piece of paper, create two egg-like ovals representing the minds of George and Lennie
Instructions for pre-reading activity-using your graphic, think about what is going on within the minds of George and Lennie at this point in the novel. Represent artistically using a combination of 5 images and individual words what each character is thinking about. Include 5 words and images for each character.
-Begin reading Chapter 6 in Of Mice and Men-digital copy page 83
-Continue drafting our Summative Letter Writing Project-due date beginning of class Wednesday, March 6th
Remember, with your Character Perspective Letter, your words should demonstrate the voice characteristics of your chosen character
Tuesday, 3/5
-Complete reading Chapter 6 in Of Mice and Men-digital copy page 86
-Complete the Quizziz review over chapter 6
-Complete Summative Letter Writing Project-due date beginning of class Wednesday, March 6th
-See this link to the Rubric for the Summative Letter Writing Project
-If you finish your letter and proofread it thoroughly, submit your completed letter in google classroom.
-Our summative novel assessment over Of Mice and Men will be this Friday, 3/8
Block
-Friday's Assembly Schedule
-The Summative Letter Writing Project- is due today
-Our Mice and Men Summative Exam will be Friday-you can use your book and hand written notes-85 points, must use bvsd supplied chromebook
-Link to Of Mice and Men Assessment Practice
-To review for our exam tomorrow, complete the crossword and magic squares handout
Friday, 3/8
-Complete Of Mice and Men Final Novel Assessment on google classroom
Ypou can use your chromebook, the digital copy of the novel and any hand written notes you've taken.
Weekly Agenda, 3/11-3/15
Monday, 3/11
-Introduce EQ: How do people organize themselves and where do I fit in?
-Bomb Shelter and Nuclear Attack Survival Tips 1951-view
-Complete Bomb Shelter Scenario with a partner-this is a handout
Tuesday, 3/12
-Take Hobbes vs. Locke pre-test
-Take notes on William Golding and Thomas Hobbes presentation
Block, 3/13
-Complete the post-presentation quiz- this is a handout
-Watch "Castaway" film clip
-Read the Common Lit Article, "The 1972 Andes Flight Disaster"
-Answer the review questions for the article. See my sample response linked here
-Begin work on LOF vocabulary for "The Sound of the Shell"
Weekly Agenda, 3/18-3/22
Monday, 3/18
-Social Studies Block
Tuesday, 3/19
-Finish the Common Lit Article, "The 1972 Andes Flight Disaster"
-Answer the review questions for the article. See my sample response linked here
-Pre-reading graphic/ Novel Notes "The Sound of the Shell"-take notes in your LA notebook
Block. 3/20
-Parts of Speech practice-this is a handout
-Begin work on LOF vocabulary for "The Sound and the Shell"
-Complete LOF vocabulary review quizziz
-Pass out LOF novels and begin Chapter 1, "The Sound of the Shell"
Friday, 3/22
-Nonfiction Friday article, "Should the United States Ban TikTok?"
-Finish reading "The Sound of the Shell" in LOF
-Watch "Castaway" on film
Weekly Agenda, 4/1-4/5
Monday, 4/1
-Write chapter summary of only one (complex) sentence each, which includes essential plot information
-LOF "Sound of the Shell" review-take notes
-Continue reading LOF Chapter 1 "The Sound of the Shell"
Tuesday, 4/2
-Expand upon and explain "Cosmic Perfection"
-Finish reading "The Sound of the Shell" in LOF
-Complete Quizziz review over "The Sound of the Shell"
-Begin Rough Draft of Island Map
-See these instructions for the Island Map Assignment
Block, 4/3
-Parts of Speech Review-this is a handout
-Allegory review and Symbolism discussion-take notes in your LA notebook
-Begin reading LOF Chapter 2 "Fire on the Mountain"
-Begin work on final draft of Island Map
-See these instructions for the Island Map Assignment
Friday, 4/5
-Read the Nonfiction Friday article, "Are Super Strict Schools Good for Students?"
-Continue work on the Island Map Assignment- Due Monday, 4/8
Weekly Agenda, 4/8-4/12
Monday, 4/8
-Testing Schedule for next week
-Novel Notes, objects of government and symbolism
-Continue reading the chapter "Fire on the Mountain" in LOF
-Continue work on the Island Map Assignment- Due Beginning of class Tuesday, 4/9
Tuesday, 4/9
-Turn in Island Map (if you didn't yesterday)
-Complete Quizziz review of "Fire on the Mountain"
-Discuss Questions of Leadership handout- use this link for ideas on values
-Begin reading chapter 3, "Huts on the Beach"
Block, 4/10
-Parts of Speech practice- this is a handout
-Finish LOF chapter, "Huts on the Beach"
-Watch LOF on film 8:46-26:00
-Complete Quizziz review over chapter 3
-Complete the vocabulary activity for Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan"
-Begin work on constructing "Leviathan" images- use simple and precise symbols and images to complete the graphic
Friday, 4/12
-Nonfiction Friday article, "Has Your Relationship to School Attendance Changed Since the Pandemic?"
-Complete "Leviathan" images
-Read and highlight "Leviathan" by Thomas Hobbes
-Complete the "Leviathan" review quiz
Weekly Agenda, 4/15-4/19
Monday, 4/15
-Complete the review quiz over Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan"
-Novel Notes Symbolism over Simon and the mat
-Begin reading "Painted Faces and Long Hair"
Tuesday, 4/16
-no school for freshmen
Wednesday, 4/17
-no school for freshmen
Thursday, 4/18
-PASAT 9 Make sure to bring your fully charged BVSD chrome book
Friday, 4/19
-No school
Weekly Agenda, 4/22-4/26
Monday, 4/22
-No School
Tuesday, 4/23
-Chapter 4 "Painted Faces and Long Hair" Review-instructions linked
-Complete Quizziz review over chapters 1-3
-Continue reading "Painted Faces and Long Hair"
Block, 4/23
-Parts of Speech review, Pronouns
-Complete the Parts of Speech Review Pronouns and Adjectives
-Why Read Lord of the Flies article
-Watch the Robbers Cave Experiment video
-Novel Notes "Painted Faces and Long Hair"
-Finish reading the chapter "Painted Faces and Long Hair" (pg 66)
-Use this link to listen as you read
-Complete Quizziz Review over the chapter
Friday, 4/26
-Novel Notes Review
-Begin reading the chapter "Beast From Water" pages 76-81
-You can use this audio reading of the chapter as you read
-Begin work on "A Conversation Between You and the Text"
-Complete the first three boxes on the handout
Weekly Agenda, 4/29-5/3
Monday, 4/29
-Common Lit End of Year Assessment, this Wednesday, 5/1
-Preview to the second part of the chapter, "Beast from Water"
-Continue reading the chapter "Beast from Water." You can stop on page 89 when you get to Simon's question, "What's the dirtiest thing there is?"
-Continue working on the handout from Friday, "A conversation Between you and the Text"
-Finish "Beast from Water" together
-Complete the chapter review on google classroom
Tuesday, 4/30
-Common Lit End of Year Assessment, this Wednesday, 5/1
-Complete "A Conversation Between you and the Text" handout
-Preview "Beast from Air"-novel notes
-Complete "Beast from Air" Word Identification Activity
-Continue reading "Beast from Air" you can use this audio link to listen as you read
Block, 5/1
-Complete the Common Lit End of Year Assessment
-Once you've finished the Common Lit Assessment, complete reading the chapter "Beast from Air"
Friday, 5/2
-Complete "Beast from Air" review Quizziz
-Review Simon as a character
-Introduce the chapter, "Shadows and Tall Trees"
-Symbolism Review- Christ-like and Messianic characters
-Continue reading "Shadows and Tall Trees" independently
Weekly Agenda, 5/6-5/10
Monday, 5/6
-Pass out yearbook tickets
-Finish the Chapter "Shadows and Tall Tree" together
-Complete Quizziz review over "Shadows and Tall Trees"
-Freud and Psychoanalytical Theory- take notes
Tuesday, 5/8
-Complete Review Questions over Psychoanalytical Theory
-Begin reading Chapter 8, "Gift for the Darkness"
-Discuss Governmental Allegory Climax
-Continue reading Chapter 8 independently
Block, 5/9
-Finish reading the chapter, "Gift for the Darkness"
-Discuss Religious Allegory
-Complete LOF 1-8 Review Quizziz
-Watch Jack's departure from the tribe on film
Friday, 5/10
-Locke and Hobbes Review
-Read John Locke's Second Treatise
-Complete the handout over John Locke
-Begin reading "A View to a Death"
Weekly Agenda, 5/13-5/17
-No block periods this week
Monday, 5/13
-Review the chapter, "View to a Death"
-Novel notes- Simon and Golding's Themes- take notes
-Begin reading the chapter, "The Shell and the Glasses"
Tuesday, 5/14
-Discuss Religious Allegory Climax
-Finish the last two pages of "The Shell and the Glasses"
-Complete Review Quizziz
-Begin reading "Castle Rock"
Wednesday, 5/15
Adjusted Eagle Flight Schedule
-Work on LOF Review
Thursday, 5/16
-Review LOF chapter, "Castle Rock"
-Novel Notes- Discuss Governmental and Psychoanalytical Allegory climaxes
-Begin reading LOF last chapter "The Cry of the Hunters"
Friday, 5/17
-Complete Final Chapters Review Quizziz
-Introduce Message in a Bottle Writing Assessment (This will be part of our final exam)
Final Exam Information
Period 3 Final: Wednesday, 5/22 10:05-12:05
Period 4 Final: Thursday, 5/23 9:05-11:05
Materials needed: Charged chrome book, your copy of Lord of the Flies, LA notebook, writing utensil
-The first part of your final is the Lord of the Flies novel assessment. The assessment will be completed on your bvsd chrome book. 93 points total
-The second part of the final is constructing and writing the Message in a Bottle. You will be given a handout to complete this letter. 60 points