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!

Resources:

• Slides for 9.30.19
• No Fear Shakespeare (Romeo & Juliet side-by-side text)

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:

• Finish reading and annotating the "Eye for an Eye" article if you did not do so during class
• Click here for an electronic copy of the article

Resources:

• Slides for 9.27.19
• No Fear Shakespeare (Romeo & Juliet side-by-side text)

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:

• Slides for 9.26.19
• No Fear Shakespeare (Romeo & Juliet side-by-side text)

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?

Resources:

• Slides for 9.25.19
• No Fear Shakespeare (Romeo & Juliet side-by-side text)

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.

Resources:

• Slides for 9.24.19
• No Fear Shakespeare (Romeo & Juliet side-by-side text)

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:

• Slides for 9.23.19
• No Fear Shakespeare (Romeo & Juliet side-by-side text)

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.)

Resources:

• Slides for 9.20.19
• No Fear Shakespeare (Romeo & Juliet side-by-side text)

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:

• Slides for 9.19.19
• No Fear Shakespeare (Romeo & Juliet side-by-side text)

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

Resources:

• Slides for 9.18.19
• No Fear Shakespeare (Romeo & Juliet side-by-side text)

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:

• Slides for 9.17.19
• No Fear Shakespeare (Romeo & Juliet side-by-side text)

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

Resources:

• Slides for 9.16.19
• No Fear Shakespeare (Romeo & Juliet side-by-side text)