Wednesday December 10, 2014

All Make up work for Quarter 2 is due no later than December 15, 2014

NO EXCEPTIONS!

Honors 9- Today we finished up analysis of Story of an Hour, or students were in the computer lab to work on their writing assessments. Your quarter two writing assessment (article project) is due to me by December 17. No Exceptions!

English 10- Today we started the quarter 2 writing assessment.

 If you have not completed the Act one quiz, you have until this afternoon to take it. If you missed the Act two quiz, you have until Friday after school to take it. DUE TO GRADES BEING DUE, THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS ON THIS!

Tuesday December 9, 2014

Honors 9- Today we read Kate Chopin's Story of an Hour and continued our analysis to include topic and theme. Your quarter two writing assessment (article project) is due to me by December 17. No Exceptions!

English 10- Today we read Act two scenes 3 through 5. All classes have finished the play. We completed Act two quiz. If you have not completed the Act one quiz, you have until this afternoon to take it. If you missed the Act two quiz, you have until Friday after school to take it. DUE TO GRADES BEING DUE, THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS ON THIS!

Monday December 8, 2014

All Make up work for Quarter 2 is due no later than December 15.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

Honors 9- 

Today we read The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin and students answered the following prompt:

Your objective is to read Kate Chopin’s The Story of an Hour and then write a paragraph making a claim that argues whether you think the ending of the story is ironic or not. Make sure you clearly explain your reasoning.

You will be successful in writing a paragraph that clearly illustrates claim and you support it with evidence from the text. 

English 10- Today we read Act scene one and two. If you have not taken Act 1 quiz, you have until Wednesday after school to make it up. No exceptions.

Thursday December 4, 2014

Honors 9- Today we are continuing research in the computer lab.

English 10- Today we completed the comprehension quiz for Fences Act 1, then we started reading Act 2.

Wednesday December 3, 2014

Honors 9- Today we are doing research on topics in the computer lab for the Quarter 2 writing assessment, which is due December 17. See yesterday's entry for directions.

English 10- We completed a Type 2 quiz activity to analyze Act 1 scene 4. We are closely analyzing this scene, as it tells us a lot about the character and conflict that Troy, the main character, is facing. This scene will drive us for the rest of the play.

Tuesday December 3, 2014

Honors 9- Today, we went over the Quarter 2 writing assessment, which is due December 17, 2014--No Exceptions!! If you missed class today, it is imperative that you meet with me to get the assignment. We will be in the computer lab Wednesday and Thursday this week to start research.

English 10- Today we read through Act 1 Scene 4. We are analyzing character development and conflict while beginning to hypothesize topics and themes that are emerging.  Scene 3 and 4 comprehension worksheet is due tomorrow! Here are the questions if you need them:

Please answer the following questions in complete sentences.

Act One, Scene Three.

Why doesn’t Troy want Cory to pursue a career in sports?

What would Troy prefer that Cory do for a living?

Compare Troy’s view on money to Cory’s

  

Explain Troy’s attitude toward being a father.

What does Rose suggest that Cory needs from Troy?

Describe the relationship between Troy and Cory.

Act One, Scene Four.

Describe the relationship between Rose and Cory.

What is the result of Troy’s complaint at work?

How does Troy’s promotion contradict his view on society?

Explain the irony in Troy’s promotion.

Describe Troy’s father.

What happened to Troy’s mother?

Compare Troy and his father.  What are their similarities and differences?

What becomes of Troy after he leaves home?

Why is Troy unsupportive of Lyons’ aspirations as a musician?

Explain the analogy Troy uses at the very end of the scene.

Monday, December 1, 2014

Honors 9- Today I handed back papers and discussed. We then read Gentlemen, Your Verdict. Here is the writing prompt that accompanies the piece:

Now, you must write a letter to the judge responsible for reviewing Oram's decision. Your job is to make a claim about Oram's actions and defend your claim to the judge. Was Oram right or wrong? Why? Should he be remembered as a hero or a criminal? How will you appeal (rhetorical devise) to the judge?