March 30 - April 3

Honors English 9

Week #1 of Distance Learning: March 30 - April 3

• Monday, 3/30: I can write a creative text or journal to reflect on my current reality.
• Teacher Video - Overview of Week (Screencastify)
• 10-minute Journaling or Creative Writing
• 20-minute drop in Google Meet (4th hour @12:45, 5th Hour @1:45)
• Tuesday, 3/31: I can write a creative text or journal to reflect on my current reality.
• 10-minute Journaling or Creative Writing
• 20-minute drop in Google Meet (4th hour @12:45, 5th Hour @1:45)
• Wednesday, 4/1: I can write a creative text or journal to reflect on my current reality.
• 10-minute Journaling or Creative Writing
• Vocab Review on Kahoot
• 20-minute drop in Google Meet (4th hour @12:45, 5th Hour @1:45)
• Thursday, 4/2: I can write a creative text or journal to reflect on my current reality.
• Teacher Video - Book Talk (Screencastify)
• 10-minute Journaling or Creative Writing
• 20-minute drop in Google Meet (4th hour @12:45, 5th Hour @1:45)
• Friday, 4/3: NO SCHOOL

Resources:

• Slides for 3.30.20 (overview of the week)
• Distance Learning: Student Etiquette and Expectations (district publication)

Wednesday, Mar. 11th

Honors English 9

Learning Target (Clemson Gone):

• I can analyze a short story.
• I will show this by creating and recording a verbal analysis of "Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird."

Homework:

• Flipgrid recording is due by the end of the day today.

Resources:

• "Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird" - Text
• "Blues" Verbal Analysis Rubric
• Flipgrid Link - 4th Hour
• Flipgrid Link - 5th Hour

Tuesday, Mar. 10th

Honors English 9

Learning Target (Clemson Gone):

• I can analyze a short story.
• I will show this by creating and recording a verbal analysis of "Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird."

Homework:

• Flipgrid recording is due by the end of the day Wednesday.

Resources:

• "Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird" - Text
• "Blues" Verbal Analysis Rubric
• Flipgrid Link - 4th Hour
• Flipgrid Link - 5th Hour

Monday, Mar. 9th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can analyze a short story.
• I will show this by reading “Blues Ain’t No Mockin Bird” and analyzing symbolism.

Homework:

• None!  Be ready to create and record your verbal analysis of "Blues" tomorrow and Wednesday.

Resources:

• Slides for 3.9.20
• Symbolism Practice Wkst
• "Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird" - Text

Friday, Mar. 6th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can define “symbolism” and analyze symbols in a story.
• I will show this by identifying and analyzing symbols in the short stories we have read so far.

Homework:

• If you didn't complete your symbolism worksheet during class, we'll have a little time on Monday to finish up.

Resources:

• Slides for 3.6.20
• Symbolism Practice Wkst

Thursday, Mar. 5th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can analyze a short story.
• I will show this by writing a prose fiction analysis essay on Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado.”

Homework:

• None!

Resources:

• Slides for 3.5.20
• "American History" Essay Feedback Wkst
• "The Cask of Amontillado"--Text
• "Cask" Questions Wkst

Wednesday, Mar. 4th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

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

Homework:

• "Cask" Timed Essay tomorrow!

Resources:

• Slides for 3.4.20
• "American History" Essay Feedback Wkst
• "The Cask of Amontillado"--Text
• "Cask" Questions Wkst

Tuesday, Mar. 3rd

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 Cask of Amontillado.”

Homework:

• None!  Timed Essay for "Cask" will be on Thursday.

Resources:

• "The Cask of Amontillado"--Text
• "Cask" Questions Wkst

Monday, Mar. 2nd

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can read and understand difficult text.
• I will show this by answering questions about “The Cask of Amontillado.”

Homework:

• Complete analysis questions for "Cask"
• Due tomorrow
• Meet in IMC for small group discussion

Resources:

• Slides for 3.2.20
• "The Cask of Amontillado"--Text
• "Cask" Questions Wkst