Tuesday March 22, 2016

English 9- Today we celebrated finishing TKAM by watching the award winning film!

English 10- Students finished their group presentations over "The Pit and the Pendulum." We continued our analysis of literary elements reading and beginning to analyze "The Raven" by Poe.

Monday March 21, 2016

English 9- Today is the TKAM part two test!  If you were absent, you have until Thursday March 24 to make it up!!

English 10- Today we continued our group analysis activity of : "The Pit and the Pendulum." We will start reading "The Raven" tomorrow!

Friday March 18, 2016

Here is the link to the text to study:
http://eghssummerreading.weebly.com/uploads/6/6/1/2/6612673/tkm.pdf

Thursday March 17, 2016

English 9- Today we reviewed for the vocab quiz on Friday. We completed a reflection and interpretation of TKAM. We started the group study guide assignment. This willhelp you with the test!!!  Here is the complete study guide questions.  REMINDER: We will have the part two test on Monday!!

Study Guide Part Two:

Chapter 23

1. Cite examples that demonstrate Jem’s maturity.

Chapter 24

1. What is ironic about the missionary circle’s conversation?

2. Why did Tom try to escape? What are the complications?

3. What insight do we gain into Aunt Alexandra’s character?

Chapter 25

1. Discuss the mockingbird symbol in relation to Tom Robinson.

2. Analyze the foreshadowing conveyed at the end of the chapter.

Chapter 26

1. Why is Jem unable to speak about the trial without becoming angered?

2. Analyze and interpret the discussion Miss Gates has with her class about Hitler. Why is it significant to the overall text?

 Chapter 27

1. What three incidents occur concerning the Ewells’? From these incidents and from Atticus, what do we learn about Bob Ewell?

Chapter 28

1. What details (foreshadowing)  in this chapter and the previous chapter add to the mounting tension and dramatic climax of Jem and Scout being attacked?

2. Discuss the attack and the events that follow.

Chapter 30

1. What insight is gained about Heck Tate’s character?

2. What situation do both Scout and Atticus recognize?

3. Analyze and discuss Scout’s comment about the Mockingbird in relation to Boo Radley.

Chapter 31

1. How does Scout demonstrate growth in the final two chapters?

Overall Novel:

List 10 topics that arise in the novel

Develop two themes about human nature based on the topics you identified.

English 10- We finished reading "The Pit and the Pendulum." We then started the group analysis activity.  We will finish this tomorrow.

Wednesday March 16, 2016

English 9- Today we reviewed for the vocab quiz on Friday. We reviewed TKAM and finished the book!!!!  REMINDER: We will have the part two test on Monday!!

English 10- We reviewed our reading of "The Pit and the Pendulum" and continued to read.

Tuesday March 15, 2016

English 9- Today we reviewed for the vocab quiz on Friday. We reviewed TKAM and read through chapter 27.  REMINDER: We will have the part two test on Monday!!

English 10- We reviewed our reading of "The Pit and the Pendulum" and continued to read.

Monday March 14, 2016

English 9- Today we completed ICAP resumes. We then reviewed chapter 24 and read chapter 25 and 26 in TKAM.


English 10- Today we completed ICAP resumes. We will begin our unit on short stories tomorrow.

Tuesday March 8, 2016

English 9- Today we worked on the outline and written draft evaluating Atticus' closing argument.

Here is the link for the TKAM text, if you need it:

http://eghssummerreading.weebly.com/uploads/6/6/1/2/6612673/tkm.pdf

English 10- Today we continued with presentations for research projects.

Monday March 7, 2016

English 9- Today we read chapter 24 in TKAM, I also rolled out the final writing project for the quarter.  Here is a copy of the paper I handed out today:

Name________________

3^rd Quarter Final Writing Prompt To Kill a Mockingbird (Summative):

Type 3 (skip lines, please!)

Analyze Atticus’ closing arguments (pg. 271-275, end of chapter 20) to the jury of Maycomb. Critique Atticus’ use of rhetorical appeals and his attempts to persuade for Tom Robinson’s innocence.

FCA’s (Focus areas)

1. Appeals clearly identified and critiqued

2. Use at least 3 quotes from the text

3. Use “says, means, matters” to analyze quotes

Outline

Introduction (Start with topic sentence, explain what you are writing about):

Appeal #1(ethos, pathos, logos):

Quote to support appeal:

Means:

Matters:

Appeal #2(ethos, pathos, logos):

Quote to support appeal:

Means:

Matters:

Appeal #3(ethos, pathos, logos):

Quote to support appeal:

Means:

Matters:

Conclusion (Re-state the most important insight you wrote about):

Here is the link for the text online:

http://eghssummerreading.weebly.com/uploads/6/6/1/2/6612673/tkm.pdf

English 10: Today was the first round of presentations. Research projects were due today.

Friday March 4, 2016

REMINDER FOR ALL STUDENTS: All make up work and revisions for quarter 3 are due Monday March 7th! No exceptions!


English 9- Today we read chapters 22-23 in TKAM. We also continued to work on the claim off.

English 10- Today we continued to work on our projects. They are DUE ON MONDAY!

Thursday March 3, 2016

REMINDER FOR ALL STUDENTS: All make up work and revisions for quarter 3 are due Monday March 7th! No exceptions!


English 9- Today we read chapter 21 in TKAM. We also continued to work on the claim off.

English 10- Today we continued to work on our projects. They are DUE ON MONDAY!

Wednesday March 2, 2016

REMINDER FOR ALL STUDENTS: All make up work and revisions for quarter 3 are due Monday March 7th! No exceptions!


English 9- Today we read chapters 19-20 in TKAM. We also continued to work on the claim off.

English 10- Today we continued to work on our projects. They are DUE ON MONDAY!

Tuesday March 1, 2016

REMINDER FOR ALL STUDENTS: All make up work and revisions for quarter 3 are due Monday March 7th! No exceptions!


English 9- Today we took the quiz over chapters 15-17 in TKaM.  Remember to keep studying for the vocab quiz next Wednesday.  Here are the definitions:

•Hubris- arrogance, extreme pride

•Assiduous- done with constant and careful attention

•Deleterious- harmful, dangerous

•Demagogue- a rabble-rousing leader

•Ostentatious-someone or something designed to gain attention. Often in bad taste.

•Prosaic- commonplace, boring

•Sagacity- quality of being wise and showing good judgment.

•Transient-temporary, fleeting, always moving

•Hackneyed- cliché, trite sayings

•Enervating-  something that drains you of strength or vitality

English 10- Today I gave a mock presentation to help students understand the expectations of the project presentation. I then gave class time for students to work on their projects. REMINDER: All research projects are due Monday, March 7, 2016.