Monday, September 30, 2019

Monday, Sept. 30th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can understand and explain the basics of AP argument essay quote prompts.
  • I will show this by taking notes and writing thesis statements for sample quote prompts.

Homework:

  • None!

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Friday, September 27, 2019

Friday, Sept. 27th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can analyze difficult text.
  • I will show this by reading, annotating, and discussing the article “Eye for an Eye: The Case for Revenge.”

Homework:

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Thursday, September 26, 2019

Thursday, Sept. 26th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can analyze difficult text.
  • I will show this by reading, watching, and discussing R&J Act 3, Scene 1.

Homework:

  • None!

Resources:

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Wednesday, Sept. 25th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can evaluate and improve my argumentative writing.
  • I will show this by editing my Argument Essay #1: Love.

Homework:

  • Final Draft of Argument Essay #1 due today
    • Most should have finished in class
  • Read R&J Act 3, Scene 1
    • Who dies?
    • Whose fault is it?
    • What are the consequences?

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Tuesday, Sept. 24th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can evaluate and improve my argumentative writing.
  • I will show this by editing my Argument Essay #1: Love.

Homework:

  • None! (unless you want to do some extra editing on your Argument Essay #1)
    • The final draft of the essay will be due at the end of the day on Wednesday.

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Monday, September 23, 2019

Monday, Sept. 23rd

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can evaluate and improve my argumentative writing.
  • I will show this by editing my Argument Essay #1: Love.

Homework:

  • None! (unless you want to do some extra editing on your Argument Essay #1)

Resources:

Friday, September 20, 2019

Friday, Sept. 20th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can make an effective argument.
  • I will show this by writing an argument essay about some aspect of love.

Homework:

  • None! (Unless you weren't here; then you should write the first draft of your essay.  Check Google Classroom.)

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Thursday, September 19, 2019

Thursday, Sept. 19th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can understand and analyze difficult text.
  • I will show this by identifying the many views of love in R&J Act 2.

Homework:

  • None!

Resources:

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Wednesday, Sept. 18th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can begin to plan my argument essay.
  • I will show this by completing a planning template.

Homework:

  • Read R&J Act 2, Scene 3
    • Due tomorrow

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Tuesday, Sept. 17th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can begin to plan my argument essay.
  • I will show this by completing a planning template.

Homework:

  • None!

Resources:

Monday, September 16, 2019

Monday, Sept. 16th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can identify the components of an effective argument essay.
  • I will show this by creating an argument essay rubric.

Homework:

  • Read R&J Act 2, Scenes 1 & 2
    • Due tomorrow

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Friday, September 13, 2019

Friday, Sept. 13th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can identify effective argument techniques in arguments that are not face-to-face.
  • I will show this by analyzing a Ted Talk and adding to my argument techniques list.

Homework:

  • None!  We will be starting our first argument essay on Monday.

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

Thursday, Sept. 12th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can identify effective argument techniques in arguments that are not face-to-face.
  • I will show this by analyzing a Ted Talk and adding to my argument techniques list.

Homework:

  • None!  We will finish analyzing the Ted Talk in class tomorrow.  The assignment is in Google Classroom.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Wednesday, Sept. 11th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can use effective argument techniques.
  • I will show this by writing an argument between two R&J characters that uses various argument techniques.

Homework:

  • None!  We will finish our argument writing in class.  The assignment template is in Google Classroom.

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Tuesday, Sept. 10th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can identify and evaluate techniques used in arguments.
  • I will show this by reading, watching, and discussing Romeo & Juliet Act 1, Scenes 3-5.

Homework:

  • None!

Resources:

Monday, September 9, 2019

Monday, Sept. 9th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can identify and evaluate techniques used in arguments.
  • I will show this by reading, watching, and discussing Romeo & Juliet Act 1, Scenes 3-5.

Homework:

  • None!

Resources:

Friday, Sept. 6th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can read and analyze difficult text.
  • I will show this by discussing Romeo & Juliet Act 1, Scenes 1-2.

Homework:

  • Read R&J Act 1, Scenes 3-5
    • Due Monday

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Thursday, Sept. 5

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can read and analyze difficult text.
  • I will show this by identifying and evaluating arguments in Romeo & Juliet Act 1, Scenes 1-2.

Homework:

  • None!

Resources:

Wednesday, Sept. 4

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can represent myself through pictures.
  • I will show this by creating a notebook cover made with pictures of things connected to me.

Homework:

  • None!

Resources:

Tuesday, Sept. 3rd

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can learn more about my teacher.
  • I will show this by participating in a Kahoot about Ms. Clemson.

Homework:

  • None!

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