Thursday, October 31, 2019

Thursday, Oct. 31st

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can read and understand difficult text.
  • I will show this by reading, discussing, and watching R&J Act 5, Scene 3.

Homework:

  • None!

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Wednesday, Oct. 30th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can read and understand difficult text.
  • I will show this by reading, discussing, and performing R&J Act 5, Scene 3.

Homework:

  • None!

Resources:

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Tuesday, Oct. 29th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can read and understand difficult text.
  • I will show this by reading, discussing, and performing R&J Act 5, Scene 3.

Homework:

  • None! You will perform your 2-minute scenes in class tomorrow.

Resources:

Monday, October 28, 2019

Monday, Oct. 28th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can read and understand difficult text.
  • I will show this by reading, discussing, and asking questions about R&J Act 5, Scenes 1-2.

Homework:

  • None! We will continue to work on your 2-minute scene in class tomorrow.

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Friday, October 25, 2019

Friday, Oct. 25th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can make a strong, fully supported argument.
  • I will show this by writing an AP-style argument essay.

Homework:

  • None!  Have a great weekend!

Resources:

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Thursday, Oct. 24th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can become a better argument essay writer.
  • I will show this by making revisions to my argument essay based on feedback and evaluating example essays.

Homework:

  • None!
  • Argument Essay #3: Wisdom (Timed) will be tomorrow

Resources:

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Wednesday, Oct. 23rd

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can become a better argument essay writer.
  • I will show this by making revisions to my argument essay based on feedback.

Homework:

  • None!
  • Argument Essay #3: Wisdom (Timed) will be on Friday

Resources:

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Tuesday, Oct. 22nd

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can use commas correctly.
  • I will show this by finding and correcting comma errors.

Homework:

  • In your notebook, write a story of at least 5 sentences that includes the following:
    • FANBOYS comma
    • Intro Chunk comma
    • 2 other types of commas

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Monday, October 21, 2019

Monday, Oct. 21st

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can use commas with FANBOYS correctly.
  • I will show this by finding and correcting comma errors.

Homework:

  • None!

Resources:

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Wednesday, Oct. 16th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can read and understand difficult text.
  • I will show this by reading, discussing, and answering questions about R&J Act 4.

Homework:

  • Read and annotate the R&J Article: "Wisdom Isn't What You Think It Is" if you didn't do so during class
    • Circle any words or phrases that you don’t fully understand
    • Underline a phrase or sentence that is particularly important, powerful, or controversial
    • Write “R&J” next to something that connects to the play in some way

Resources:

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Tuesday, Oct. 15th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can read and understand difficult text.
  • I will show this by reading, discussing, and answering questions about R&J Act 4.

Homework:

  • None!

Resources:

Monday, October 14, 2019

Monday, Oct. 14th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can think deeply about a major topic of Romeo & Juliet.
  • I will show this by working with a group to make a one-pager about wisdom.

Homework:

  • Read R&J Act 4, Scene 1 if you didn't do so during class
    • Where does Juliet use doublespeak with Paris?
    • What is the Friar’s plan to help Juliet?

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Thursday, October 10, 2019

Thursday, Oct. 10th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can think deeply about a major topic of Romeo & Juliet.
  • I will show this by working with a group to make a one-pager about wisdom.

Homework:

  • None!  Have a great long weekend!

Resources:

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Wednesday, Oct. 9th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can make a strong, fully supported argument.
  • I will show this by writing an AP-style argument essay.

Homework:

  • None!  Take a deep breath after your hard work today!

Resources:

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Tuesday, Oct. 8th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can become a better argument essay writer.
  • I will show this by making revisions to my argument essay based on feedback.

Homework:

  • None, but if you want to, you can prepare for tomorrow's timed essay by looking over the two revenge articles we have read in class.

Resources:

Monday, Oct. 7th

Honors English 9

Learning Target (Clemson Gone):

  • I can use commas correctly.
  • I will show this by completing some online comma exercises.

Homework:

  • None!

Resources:

Friday, October 4, 2019

Friday, Oct. 4th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can read and understand difficult text.
  • I will show this by reading, discussing, and answering questions about R&J Act 3, Scenes 5.

Homework:

  • Finish reading and annotating "How I Learned to Forgive My Brother's Murderers" article if you did not do so during class
    • Circle any words or phrases that you don’t fully understand
    • Underline a phrase or sentence that is particularly important, powerful, or controversial
    • Write “R&J” next to something that connects to the play in some way

Resources:

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Thursday, Oct. 3rd

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can read and understand difficult text.
  • I will show this by reading, discussing, and answering questions about R&J Act 3, Scenes 4-5.

Homework:

  • None!

Resources:

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Wednesday, Oct. 2nd

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can read and understand difficult text.
  • I will show this by discussing and answering questions about R&J Act 3, Scenes 2-3.

Homework:

  • None!

Resources:

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Tuesday, Oct. 1st

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can write proficient quote prompt thesis statements.
  • I will show this by revising my thesis statements from yesterday.

Homework:

  • Read R&J Act 3, Scenes 2-3
    • Be able to answer these questions:
      • What is Juliet’s first reaction when she hears what Romeo has done?
      • What does the nurse do to help Juliet and why?
      • What does Fr. Laurence tell Romeo he should be happy about (3 things)?
      • What plan does the Friar have to make things right?

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