6th Period
9th Grade Accelerated Literature/Composition
February 22, 2018:
In Class: Balcony Scene Comparison
Homework: Finish Analysis
February 21, 2018
In Class: Read Act 2
Homework: None, but be working on your Outside Reading Project (due 03/30)
February 20, 2018
In Class: Watch Act 1 of Film
February 13, 2018
In Class: Romeo & Juliet Introduction/Notes
Homework: None
February 12, 2018
In Class: Memoirs due today!
Make-up any missing work/vocab test. Make sure you have all components for memoir completed.
Homework: None. :)
February 9, 2018
In Class: Vocabulary test (Lesson 18) & vocab homework due
Homework: Memoirs due on Monday (02/12)!
February 8, 2018
In Class: Peer editing & revisions
Homework: Continue working on peer editing/revisions for your memoir. You should be demonstrating an effort to improve your writing. Rough draft can be messy, cross things out and mark it up as if you were grading it.
February 7, 2018
In Class: Rough draft day 2: Reflection
Homework: Continue working on rough draft - complete reflection part of the story. You should have a completed rough draft by class 02/08
February 6, 2018
In Class: Rough draft day 1: Exposition
Homework: Continue working on rough draft - complete exposition portion of story
February 5, 2018
In Class: Select memoir topic & complete Memoir Graphic Organizer
Homework: Finish Graphic Organizer
By Any Other Name Annotations.pptxFebruary 1, 2018
In Class: Read "By Any Other Name" by Santha Rama Rau & annotate story
Homework: None
January 31, 2018
In Class: MAP Testing
Homework: None
January 30, 2018
In Class: Vocabulary PPT & Outside Reading Project
Homework: Pick a new assignment from the vocab matrix (must be different than the one you chose last time). Due Friday (02/09). Study for vocab test (02/09).
January 29, 2018
In Class: Vocabulary Test
Homework: None :)
January 26, 2018
In Class: MAP Testing
Homework: Study for Vocabulary Test (01/29)
January 25, 2018
In Class: Finish response chart/questions & discuss "Indian Education"
Homework: Study for Vocabulary Test (01/29)
January 24, 2018
In Class: Read "Indian Education" by Sherman Alexie
Complete response chart/questions in small groups
Homework: Vocabulary Matrix homework due Friday (01/26)
January 23, 2018
In Class: MAP Testing
Homework: Vocabulary Matrix Homework due Friday (01/26)
Check Vocabulary tab for more info
January 22, 2018
In Class: MAP Testing
Homework: Vocabulary Matrix Homework due Friday (01/26)
Check Vocabulary tab for more info
January 5, 2017
In Class: Go over vocab list 16
Start Frayer Models (due 01/12)
Homework: Study vocab words & work on Frayer Models
January 4, 2017
In Class: New Year goals & reflection
Homework: None
Welcome back!
Greek Virtues Guiding Questions.pptxDecember 11, 2017
In Class:
Vocabulary Test
Homework:
Prepare/Gather all Odyssey Notes for review
December 7, 2017
In Class:
Odyssey Film Ending Pt. 2
Homework:
Study for vocabulary test (12/08)
December 6, 2017
In Class:
Odyssey film ending pt. 1
Homework:
Study for vocabulary test (12\08)
December 5, 2017
In Class:
Finish reading The Odyssey
Homework:
Study vocabulary words & check Infinite Campus before Dec. 11
December 4, 2017
In Class:
Read first half of Part 2
Homework:
Study for vocabulary test (12/8)
December 1, 2017
In Class:
Watch Odyssey Film
Homework:
Have a great weekend & study vocabulary words
November 30, 2017
In Class:
Continue Book 12 creative writing assignment & present to class
Homework:
Study vocabulary words
November 29, 2017
In Class:
Book 12 creative writing assignment
Homework:
Frayer Models due Thursday
November 28, 2017
In Class:
Read Book 12 of The Odyssey in groups & write brief summary
Homework:
Finish reading/summary if not completed in class
November 27, 2017
In Class:
Vocabulary Frayer Models Lesson 15
Homework:
Finish Frayer Models (Due Thursday, November 30)
*Check Vocabulary List tab for words & Frayer model template
November 3, 2017
In Class:
Vocabulary Test #5
Essay editing worksheet
Homework:
Finish editing & type final draft of essay (due Monday 11/06)
November 2, 2017
In Class:
Mini-lesson on how to write a conclusion
Complete body paragraph 2 and conclusion
Homework:
Study for vocabulary test (11/03)
Finish writing rough draft of essay (if not finished in class)
November 1, 2017
In Class:
Mini-lesson on essay structure/how to write an introduction
Write introductory paragraph and first body paragraph
Homework:
Finish Intro & BP1 (if not finished in class)
Study for Vocabulary Test (11/03)
Vocabulary Word(s) of the Day:
Impervious (adjective): not capable of being affected by
Impetuous (adjective): acting suddenly without thought
October 31, 2017
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
In Class:
Begin reading/annotating analytical essay passage/prompt
Homework:
Study for vocabulary test (11/03)
Vocabulary Word(s) of the Day:
Impertinent (adjective): rude and disrespectful
Imperturbable (adjective): not easily excited, even under pressure
October 27 & 30
In Class:
Movie & Discussion about school integration
Vocabulary Word(s) of the Day :
Immaculate (adjective): spotless
Impede (verb): to hinder, obstruct
Impel (verb): push into motion
Impermeable (adjective): not permitting passage
(especially fluids)
October 26, 2017
In Class:
Review/Ask questions about analysis of MLK's I Have a Dream Speech
Video link
Vocabulary Word(s) of the Day:
Hovel (noun): a dirty, wretched living place
Humane (adjective): kind, compassionate
Imbibe (verb): to drink (especially alcohol)
Imbue (verb): to fill completely
October 24, 2017
In Class:
Analysis of MLK's I Have a Dream Speech
Video link
Vocabulary word(s) of the day:
Hone (verb): to sharpen
Homily (noun): sermon
October 23, 2017
In Class:
Unit 1 Post-Test
Vocabulary Word of the Day:
Holocaust (noun): a great or complete destruction of life (usually by fire)
October 20, 2017
In Class:
Vocabulary Test
October 19, 2017
In Class:
Media Analysis (Ethos, Pathos, Logos) & Finish Notes
Homework:
Study for Vocabulary Unit 12 Test (Friday 10/20)
October 18, 2017
Freshman Library Orientation with Ms. Martin
October 17, 2017
In Class:
Began Nonfiction Unit Notes
Homework:
Study for Vocabulary Test (Friday 10/20)
October 16, 2017
In Class:
Vocabulary Unit 11 Test Re-take
Homework:
Study for Vocabulary Unit 12 Test (Friday 10/20)
October 13, 2017
In Class:
Turn-in and present Outside Reading Projects
Homework:
Vocab re-test Monday
Have a great weekend :)
October 12, 2017
In Class:
Finish Frayer Models for all 15 (new) vocabulary words
Homework:
Outside Reading Projects due FRIDAY
October 11, 2017
In Class:
Frayer Models for all 15 (new) vocabulary words
Homework:
Outside Reading Projects due FRIDAY
October 10, 2017
In Class:
"How to Pass Vocab Tests" PPT
Intro to Frayer Models
Homework:
Outside Reading Projects due FRIDAY
Vocabulary Word of the Day:
Gird (verb): to encircle with a belt or band; to dress; to equip
Gist (noun): main point
Short Story Dictionary.pdfOctober 2, 2017
In Class: Take The Most Dangerous Game Quiz
Writing Activity
Read All Summer in a Day
Homework: Study Vocabulary (test 10/4)
Vocabulary Word of the Day:
Genesis - Noun: being; origin
Ghastly - Adjective: horrible; frightful
September 26, 2017
In Class: Read The Story of an Hour & respond in small groups
Homework: Study vocabulary & review The Story of an Hour
The Story of an Hour pdf
Vocabulary Word of the Day:
Futile- Adjective: useless
September 25, 2017
In Class: The Bet Group Presentation & Quiz
Homework: Study Vocabulary & Work on ORP (Outside Reading Project)
Vocabulary Word of the Day:
Fracas - Noun: a loud quarrel
Frivolous - Adjective: trivial; silly
September 21, 2017
In Class: The Lady or the Tiger Group Presentation
Homework: Study Vocab
Vocabulary Word of the Day:
Flux - Noun: state of continual change or movement
September 20, 2017
In Class: The Lady or the Tiger Review (Response Matrix)
Homework: Complete story responses
Vocabulary Word of the Day:
Flagrant - Adjective: glaringly bad; outrageous
Fluent - Adjective: able to speak and or write easily, clearly