Friday, February 28, 2020

Friday, Feb. 28th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can read and understand difficult text.
  • I will show this by reading Poe’s “Cask of Amontillado” and writing and answering questions about it.

Homework:

  • Read “The Cask of Amontillado”
    • Look up words as needed
  • Complete the “Cask” Questions Wkst as you go
    • Comprehension questions are on the front
    • Analysis questions are on the back
  • Finish comprehension questions for Monday, analysis questions for Tuesday

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Thursday, Feb. 27th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can read and understand difficult text.
  • I will show this by “translating” the first two paragraphs of Poe’s “Cask of Amontillado.”

Homework:

  • None!

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Wednesday, Feb. 26th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can analyze syntax.
  • I will show this by writing and evaluating an analysis paragraph about the syntax in Hemingway’s short story “A Way You’ll Never Be.”

Homework:

  • None! We will start our next story ("The Cask of Amontillado") in class tomorrow.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Tuesday, Feb. 25th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can analyze syntax.
  • I will show this by writing an analysis paragraph about the syntax in Hemingway’s short story “A Way You’ll Never Be.”

Homework:

  • None!  We will finish our analysis paragraphs in class tomorrow.

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Monday, February 24, 2020

Monday, Feb. 24th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can define and begin to analyze syntax.
  • I will show this by taking notes and analyzing syntax in “The Tell-Tale Heart.”

Homework:

  • None!

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Friday, Feb. 21st

Honors English 9

Learning Target (Clemson Gone):

  • I can analyze a short story.
  • I will show this by recording a verbal analysis of Hurst’s “The Scarlet Ibis.”

Homework:

  • Your video is due today!

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Thursday, February 20, 2020

Thursday, Feb. 20th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can analyze a short story.
  • I will show this by recording a verbal analysis of Hurst’s “The Scarlet Ibis.”

Homework:

  • None! "Scarlet Ibis" Verbal Analysis (Flipgrid video) will be due on Friday.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Wednesday, Feb. 19th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can analyze a short story.
  • I will show this by recording a verbal analysis of Hurst’s “The Scarlet Ibis.”

Homework:

  • None! "Scarlet Ibis" Verbal Analysis (Flipgrid video) will be due on Friday.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Tuesday, Feb. 18th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can analyze a short story.
  • I will show this by recording a verbal analysis of Hurst’s “The Scarlet Ibis.”

Homework:

  • None! "Scarlet Ibis" Verbal Analysis (Flipgrid video) will be due on Friday.

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Friday, February 14, 2020

Friday, Feb. 14th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can evaluate the proficiency of an analysis paragraph.
  • I will show this by reading and giving feedback on a variety of “Scarlet Ibis” analysis paragraphs.

Homework:

  • None!

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

Thursday, Feb. 13th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can have a meaningful, analytical discussion about a text.
  • I will show this by participating in a discussion about “The Scarlet Ibis.”

Homework:

  • None!

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Wednesday, Feb. 12th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can read and analyze a text.
  • I will show this by reading and writing analysis questions about “The Scarlet Ibis.”

Homework:

  • Read "The Scarlet Ibis" and write 5 analysis questions in your notebook.  You will use these questions during discussion tomorrow.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Tuesday, Feb. 11th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can analyze how an author creates mood in a text.
  • I will show this by writing a paragraph analyzing mood in the first paragraph of “The Scarlet Ibis.”

Homework:

  • You should have completed your "Scarlet Ibis" 1st paragraph analysis in class today and posted it on Classroom.

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Monday, February 10, 2020

Monday, Feb. 10th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can define diction and analyze its use in a short story.
  • I will show this by writing a paragraph analyzing the diction in the first paragraph of “The Scarlet Ibis.”

Homework:

  • None!

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Friday, February 7, 2020

Friday, Feb. 7th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can identify and resolve weak areas of my lit analysis essay.
  • I will show this by giving and receiving feedback and making revisions.

Homework:

  • If you did not turn in your final draft during class today, please do so tonight.  Don't forget to include your reflection on what your growth focus should be.

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Thursday, February 6, 2020

Thursday, Feb. 6th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can identify and resolve weak areas of my lit analysis essay.
  • I will show this by giving and receiving feedback and making revisions.

Homework:

  • You should have peer edited 3 times today.  Final draft is due at the end of class tomorrow.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Wednesday, Feb. 5th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can identify and resolve weak areas of my lit analysis essay.
  • I will show this by giving and receiving feedback and making revisions.

Homework:

  • If you did not finish your first draft during class today, please do so tonight.  We will bepeer editing tomorrow.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Tuesday, Feb. 4th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can organize my analysis of a text into a coherent essay.
  • I will show this by writing an analysis essay about Cofer’s “American History.”

Homework:

  • If you did not finish your first draft during class today, please do so tonight.  We will begin revisions tomorrow.

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Monday, Feb. 3rd

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can organize my analysis of a text into a coherent essay.
  • I will show this by writing an analysis essay about Cofer’s “American History.”

Homework:

  • None!  We will finish our first draft in class tomorrow.

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Saturday, February 1, 2020

Friday, Jan. 31st

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

  • I can analyze a story.
  • I will show this by discussing and writing about Cofer’s “American History.”

Homework:

  • None!  We will continue drafting our first prose fiction analysis essay on Monday.  We'll also register for next year's classes.

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