READING 7:
This week, we will continue our study of poetry and how the elements of poetry work together to create a message. We will work through poems as a whole class, small groups, and individuals to prepare for our assessment on FRIDAY. If you will miss class because of the "Think Big" assembly this week, your quiz will be a take-home quiz and MUST be returned on Monday. If the quiz is not returned on time, you will receive a 0.
ENGLISH 9:
Please continue to check Google Classroom for HW assignments. We will focus on bringing evidence from the text together with our research and begin putting together our body paragraphs and reviewing transitions. By the end of the week, our focus will move to writing introductions. If you are absent, please make sure you are keeping up with your work. The due date for the entire project will be Thursday, March 29.
Monday, March 12, 2018
Monday, March 5, 2018
March 5-9
READING 7:
We will begin our week finishing our notes presentations for the poetry unit. Tuesday will be spent presenting, taking notes, and beginning our first poems. Throughout the week, we will continue reading and analyzing poems as a whole class. There will be no homework this week.
ENGLISH 9:
Please continue to check Google Classroom for HW assignments. We will be in the library again this week, spending Monday through Wednesday researching for our arguments. You may want to bring your textbooks with you to find support for your third reason. Thursday and Friday will be spent drafting body paragraphs and reviewing transitions.
We will begin our week finishing our notes presentations for the poetry unit. Tuesday will be spent presenting, taking notes, and beginning our first poems. Throughout the week, we will continue reading and analyzing poems as a whole class. There will be no homework this week.
ENGLISH 9:
Please continue to check Google Classroom for HW assignments. We will be in the library again this week, spending Monday through Wednesday researching for our arguments. You may want to bring your textbooks with you to find support for your third reason. Thursday and Friday will be spent drafting body paragraphs and reviewing transitions.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
TDA Options - Rephrased
OPTION 1: The authors of both texts share their
opinions on volunteering. Analyze how the authors’ arguments are similar and
different. Be sure to fully explain the similarities and differences between
the passages and provide textual support.
OPTION 2: The author develops a claim
that GMOs should not be used. Evaluate how effectively the author uses reasons
and evidence to develop the claim. Support your response with details from the
passage.
Monday, February 26, 2018
February 26-March 2
READING 7:
This week, we wrap up our study of Integration of Knowledge and Ideas in nonfiction text. Because of missed classes on Friday, PLEASE be sure that you are paying close attention to due dates since 5th and 6th period will be on slightly different schedules.
For periods 5 and 6, Monday is your quiz on opposing points of view. Tuesday is your review day and you will get your TDA assignment Tuesday as well. Your test will be Wednesday.
For periods 1, 2, 3 and 4, Monday is your review day and your test is on Tuesday. You will also get your TDA assignment on Tuesday.
ALL TDAs are due by THURSDAY.
The rest of the week will be spent working on presentations for notes on poetry.
ENGLISH 9:
We will continue working on argumentative writing in the library this week. Please check the Google Classroom page for due dates.
This week, we wrap up our study of Integration of Knowledge and Ideas in nonfiction text. Because of missed classes on Friday, PLEASE be sure that you are paying close attention to due dates since 5th and 6th period will be on slightly different schedules.
For periods 5 and 6, Monday is your quiz on opposing points of view. Tuesday is your review day and you will get your TDA assignment Tuesday as well. Your test will be Wednesday.
For periods 1, 2, 3 and 4, Monday is your review day and your test is on Tuesday. You will also get your TDA assignment on Tuesday.
ALL TDAs are due by THURSDAY.
The rest of the week will be spent working on presentations for notes on poetry.
ENGLISH 9:
We will continue working on argumentative writing in the library this week. Please check the Google Classroom page for due dates.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
February 19-23
READING 7:
This week, we continue our work with opposing viewpoints in text by working in our final round of rotations. There will be a quiz on Friday and all rotation work is due Friday as well. If you are planning ahead, there will be a unit test on TUESDAY, 2/27.
ENGLISH 9:
After taking the Romeo and Juliet test on Tuesday, we will begin working on argumentative writing in the library using Google Classroom. Please make sure that you have signed into our Google Classroom and have signed up for PeerGrade and NoRedInk through the links provided in the classroom within the next week.
This week, we continue our work with opposing viewpoints in text by working in our final round of rotations. There will be a quiz on Friday and all rotation work is due Friday as well. If you are planning ahead, there will be a unit test on TUESDAY, 2/27.
ENGLISH 9:
After taking the Romeo and Juliet test on Tuesday, we will begin working on argumentative writing in the library using Google Classroom. Please make sure that you have signed into our Google Classroom and have signed up for PeerGrade and NoRedInk through the links provided in the classroom within the next week.
Monday, February 12, 2018
February 12-16
READING 7:
We will continue our evaluating arguments rotations on Monday and Tuesday. ALL rotation assignments are due on Wednesday. Wednesday will be the evaluating arguments quiz and synthesis paragraph assessment. On Thursday and Friday, we will begin our work with identifying opposing viewpoints in text.
ENGLISH 9:
We will spend the week reviewing Shakespeare's style and structure as well as review the plot and literary elements of Romeo and Juliet. The unit test will be on FRIDAY. Please utilize the pink study guide as you prepare for the exam.
We will continue our evaluating arguments rotations on Monday and Tuesday. ALL rotation assignments are due on Wednesday. Wednesday will be the evaluating arguments quiz and synthesis paragraph assessment. On Thursday and Friday, we will begin our work with identifying opposing viewpoints in text.
ENGLISH 9:
We will spend the week reviewing Shakespeare's style and structure as well as review the plot and literary elements of Romeo and Juliet. The unit test will be on FRIDAY. Please utilize the pink study guide as you prepare for the exam.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
February 5-9
READING 7:
This week, we will continue our practice with evaluating argumentative text by working on synthesis paragraphs and working through our practice rotations. There will be a quiz on Tuesday, February 13, on evaluating argumentative text.
TUESDAY: All classes -- synthesis paragraph due next class period if not finished in class.
ENGLISH 9:
This week, we will finish reading Romeo and Juliet Act 5 with a focus on what dialogue reveals about a character and how dramatic irony contributes to the plot. We will continue our close-reading practice and wrap-up the week with a review of the play and the concepts within it. There will be a unit test on Tuesday, February 13.
This week, we will continue our practice with evaluating argumentative text by working on synthesis paragraphs and working through our practice rotations. There will be a quiz on Tuesday, February 13, on evaluating argumentative text.
TUESDAY: All classes -- synthesis paragraph due next class period if not finished in class.
ENGLISH 9:
This week, we will finish reading Romeo and Juliet Act 5 with a focus on what dialogue reveals about a character and how dramatic irony contributes to the plot. We will continue our close-reading practice and wrap-up the week with a review of the play and the concepts within it. There will be a unit test on Tuesday, February 13.
Monday, January 29, 2018
January 29-February 2
READING 7:
This week, we will continue our practice with annotating and evaluating argumentative text. We will work on three whole-group practice article before dividing into small groups for rotations.
THURSDAY P. 1, 2: Finish "Beyond Thirst"evaluating arguments organizer if not finished in class. Bonus points if your step six synthesis paragraph is turned in tomorrow as well! :)
THURSDAY P. 3, 4, 5: Finish "Beyond Thirst"evaluating arguments organizer for evidence pieces #1-6. Do not worry about the final 3 questions. We will do that tomorrow.
ENGLISH 9:
This week, we will continue working towards finishing our reading of Romeo and Juliet. We will continue reading and analyzing Act 4 and Act 5 with a focus on what dialogue reveals about a character and how dramatic irony contributes to the plot.
This week, we will continue our practice with annotating and evaluating argumentative text. We will work on three whole-group practice article before dividing into small groups for rotations.
THURSDAY P. 1, 2: Finish "Beyond Thirst"evaluating arguments organizer if not finished in class. Bonus points if your step six synthesis paragraph is turned in tomorrow as well! :)
THURSDAY P. 3, 4, 5: Finish "Beyond Thirst"evaluating arguments organizer for evidence pieces #1-6. Do not worry about the final 3 questions. We will do that tomorrow.
ENGLISH 9:
This week, we will continue working towards finishing our reading of Romeo and Juliet. We will continue reading and analyzing Act 4 and Act 5 with a focus on what dialogue reveals about a character and how dramatic irony contributes to the plot.
Monday, January 22, 2018
January 22-26
READING 7:
Monday through Wednesday will be spent working on "The Trial of SpongeBob SquarePants" in class as a way to review argumentative writing and prepare for the evaluation of argumentative text. All work will be completed in class, though students do have the option of working on their arguments outside of class on their own time. Thursday and Friday will be spent learning how to annotate argumentative text. There will be no formal homework this week.
ENGLISH 9:
We will begin the week by finishing Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet. There will be a test on the Act 1-3 study guide questions on TUESDAY. We will continue working our way through Act 4 from Wednesday through Friday.
Monday through Wednesday will be spent working on "The Trial of SpongeBob SquarePants" in class as a way to review argumentative writing and prepare for the evaluation of argumentative text. All work will be completed in class, though students do have the option of working on their arguments outside of class on their own time. Thursday and Friday will be spent learning how to annotate argumentative text. There will be no formal homework this week.
ENGLISH 9:
We will begin the week by finishing Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet. There will be a test on the Act 1-3 study guide questions on TUESDAY. We will continue working our way through Act 4 from Wednesday through Friday.
Monday, January 15, 2018
January 15-19
READING 7:
Monday will be spent completing a TDA for our craft and structure unit. Tuesday will be a catch-up day for students to work on test corrections for the second marking period. Wednesday through Friday will be spent introducing the concept of evaluating arguments through a mini-mock trial in the classroom.
ENGLISH 9:
This week, we will wrap up our study of Romeo and Juliet, Act 3. We will continue completing our study guides as well as look at how dialogue impacts our understanding of a character. There will be a mid-point test based off the study guide to review student understanding of the text thus far next TUESDAY, January 23.
Monday will be spent completing a TDA for our craft and structure unit. Tuesday will be a catch-up day for students to work on test corrections for the second marking period. Wednesday through Friday will be spent introducing the concept of evaluating arguments through a mini-mock trial in the classroom.
ENGLISH 9:
This week, we will wrap up our study of Romeo and Juliet, Act 3. We will continue completing our study guides as well as look at how dialogue impacts our understanding of a character. There will be a mid-point test based off the study guide to review student understanding of the text thus far next TUESDAY, January 23.
Monday, January 8, 2018
January 8-12
READING 7:
We will wrap up our study of word meanings this week. There will be a quiz on TUESDAY. We will spend Wednesday and Thursday reviewing our craft and structure unit, then test on FRIDAY.
ENGLISH 9:
This week, we will continue with Romeo and Juliet, Act 3. As we read, we will continue working with our study guides as well as dive into sonnet form. After Act 3, there will be a mid-point test based off the study guide to review student understanding of the text thus far. The test date will be dependent upon our movement through the act.
We will wrap up our study of word meanings this week. There will be a quiz on TUESDAY. We will spend Wednesday and Thursday reviewing our craft and structure unit, then test on FRIDAY.
ENGLISH 9:
This week, we will continue with Romeo and Juliet, Act 3. As we read, we will continue working with our study guides as well as dive into sonnet form. After Act 3, there will be a mid-point test based off the study guide to review student understanding of the text thus far. The test date will be dependent upon our movement through the act.
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