Trimester 3 - Week 1
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, March 15
Went over Classroom Guidelines online (Mr. Rupp's Website)
Went over Syllabus for English 9B
Reviewed Emergency Procedures for classroom
Introduced Shakespeare with prior knowledge and assigned 1-2 questions for Shakespeare Background handout (online on Classroom) - took electronic notes
Went over Classroom Guidelines online (Mr. Rupp's Website)
Went over Syllabus for English 9B
Reviewed Emergency Procedures for classroom
Introduced Shakespeare with prior knowledge and assigned 1-2 questions for Shakespeare Background handout (online on Classroom) - took electronic notes
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, March 16
Finished Note Taking over Shakespeare's Background
Identified the 5 parts to any Shakespearean Tragedy - Exposition - Rising Action - Crisis - Falling Action - Climax/Resolution
Passed out textbooks/took #'s
Referred to p. 896 archaic words
Read aloud p. 898 of text (background of R & J)
Introduced characters on p. 899 with pronunciations
Began reading Act I, Scene 1 in R & J - discussed briefly some of the issues from the first few pages
Finished Note Taking over Shakespeare's Background
Identified the 5 parts to any Shakespearean Tragedy - Exposition - Rising Action - Crisis - Falling Action - Climax/Resolution
Passed out textbooks/took #'s
Referred to p. 896 archaic words
Read aloud p. 898 of text (background of R & J)
Introduced characters on p. 899 with pronunciations
Began reading Act I, Scene 1 in R & J - discussed briefly some of the issues from the first few pages
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, March 18
Finished reading Act I, Scenes 1-2 in R & J pp. 905-913
Did assigned questions for Act I, Scenes 1-2/Discussed answers
For tomorrow, become more familiar with No Fear Shakespeare online (the section we read today)
Finished reading Act I, Scenes 1-2 in R & J pp. 905-913
Did assigned questions for Act I, Scenes 1-2/Discussed answers
For tomorrow, become more familiar with No Fear Shakespeare online (the section we read today)
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, March 19
Reviewed from yesterday's reading
Read aloud in parts pp. 914-923 in R & J
Saw movie Part I of R & J
Reviewed from yesterday's reading
Read aloud in parts pp. 914-923 in R & J
Saw movie Part I of R & J
Week #2 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, March 22
2nd/3rd Hours - Went over Usage for the Week #11 - took notes
Reviewed big events from last week's reading - Act I, Scenes 3-5 in R & J
Took R & J Quiz #1 online
Introduced Soliloquy and its impact in the Balcony Scene from R & J
Read aloud pp. 932-941 in literature in parts
5th Hour - Went over Usage for the Week #11
Reviewed big events from last week - Act I, Scenes 3-4 in R & J
Took R & J Quiz #1 online
Read aloud pp. 923-933 in text of R & J (in parts)
2nd/3rd Hours - Went over Usage for the Week #11 - took notes
Reviewed big events from last week's reading - Act I, Scenes 3-5 in R & J
Took R & J Quiz #1 online
Introduced Soliloquy and its impact in the Balcony Scene from R & J
Read aloud pp. 932-941 in literature in parts
5th Hour - Went over Usage for the Week #11
Reviewed big events from last week - Act I, Scenes 3-4 in R & J
Took R & J Quiz #1 online
Read aloud pp. 923-933 in text of R & J (in parts)
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, March 23
Read aloud in parts pp. 941-945 in R & J
Went over Discussion Questions together online - took notes over Act II, Scenes 1-3
Saw movie Part II of R & J
Read aloud in parts pp. 941-945 in R & J
Went over Discussion Questions together online - took notes over Act II, Scenes 1-3
Saw movie Part II of R & J
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, March 25
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #11 (tomorrow)
Saw last 5 minutes of movie R & J Part II that we did not get to see on Tuesday
Reviewed for R & J Quiz on Kahoot (15 questions)
Took R & J Quiz #2 (google forms)
Read aloud in parts pp. 945-951 in R & J - acted it out and discussed events
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #11 (tomorrow)
Saw last 5 minutes of movie R & J Part II that we did not get to see on Tuesday
Reviewed for R & J Quiz on Kahoot (15 questions)
Took R & J Quiz #2 (google forms)
Read aloud in parts pp. 945-951 in R & J - acted it out and discussed events
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, March 26
Took Usage Quiz #11
Went over Comma Usage on PP
Did handout - Odds for practice/Evens for homework
Read aloud pp. 951-964 in R & J (up to the crisis, or double homicide of Mercutio and Tybalt)
Took Usage Quiz #11
Went over Comma Usage on PP
Did handout - Odds for practice/Evens for homework
Read aloud pp. 951-964 in R & J (up to the crisis, or double homicide of Mercutio and Tybalt)
Week #3 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 3/29/21
Went over Usage for the Week #12
Went over answers to Comma Practice from Friday - 1-30 (Evens)
Reviewed happenings from R & J Act III up to the crisis
Saw R & J movie Part III
Quiz Thursday over Usage and over Act II/III up to p. 964 in the text
Went over Usage for the Week #12
Went over answers to Comma Practice from Friday - 1-30 (Evens)
Reviewed happenings from R & J Act III up to the crisis
Saw R & J movie Part III
Quiz Thursday over Usage and over Act II/III up to p. 964 in the text
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 3/30/21
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #12 (Thursday)
Reviewed events from yesterday in R & J
Did Kahoot for R & J in preparation for Thursday's R & J Quiz #3
Read aloud in parts pp. 964-972 in R & J
Went over Semicolons/Colons on PP
Read for Thursday pp. 972-978 in R & J
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #12 (Thursday)
Reviewed events from yesterday in R & J
Did Kahoot for R & J in preparation for Thursday's R & J Quiz #3
Read aloud in parts pp. 964-972 in R & J
Went over Semicolons/Colons on PP
Read for Thursday pp. 972-978 in R & J
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 4/1/21
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #12
Took Usage Quiz #12 online
Filled in bubble sheets for PSAT after break
Took R & J Quiz #3 online
Reviewed ideas from pp. 972-978 in R & J from Tuesday's reading
Read aloud in parts pp. 979-983 in R & J
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #12
Took Usage Quiz #12 online
Filled in bubble sheets for PSAT after break
Took R & J Quiz #3 online
Reviewed ideas from pp. 972-978 in R & J from Tuesday's reading
Read aloud in parts pp. 979-983 in R & J
Week # 4 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 4/12/21
Went over Usage for the Week #13
Practiced Semicolon/Colon Usage with practice handout
Reviewed R & J events from pp. 979-983 from before break
Read aloud in parts pp. 983-994 in R & J
Went over Usage for the Week #13
Practiced Semicolon/Colon Usage with practice handout
Reviewed R & J events from pp. 979-983 from before break
Read aloud in parts pp. 983-994 in R & J
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 4/13/21
Joined NoRedInk.com for 3rd Trimester - did assigned modules for 10 pts. - focus on Semicolons/Colons/THAMOs
Read aloud in parts pp. 990-998 in R & J
Saw movie segment #4
Joined NoRedInk.com for 3rd Trimester - did assigned modules for 10 pts. - focus on Semicolons/Colons/THAMOs
Read aloud in parts pp. 990-998 in R & J
Saw movie segment #4
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 4/14/21
2nd/3rd Hour - PSAT testing
5th Hour - Did Practice for Usage Quiz #13 (Monday)
Did practice handout for Semicolons/Colons together 1-16
Viewed last few minutes of movie Part IV that we did not get to yesterday
Did Kahoot review for R & J Quiz #4
Read aloud pp. 999-1005 in R & J Act IV, Scenes 4-5
2nd/3rd Hour - PSAT testing
5th Hour - Did Practice for Usage Quiz #13 (Monday)
Did practice handout for Semicolons/Colons together 1-16
Viewed last few minutes of movie Part IV that we did not get to yesterday
Did Kahoot review for R & J Quiz #4
Read aloud pp. 999-1005 in R & J Act IV, Scenes 4-5
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 4/15/21
Went over Parallelogrammar worksheet as practice for parallel structure in writing
Took R & J Quiz #4 (Google Forms)
Read aloud in parts pp. 1009-1016 in R & J
Went over Parallelogrammar worksheet as practice for parallel structure in writing
Took R & J Quiz #4 (Google Forms)
Read aloud in parts pp. 1009-1016 in R & J
Week #5 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 4/19/21 (Virtual)
Read rest of R & J Act V pp. 1016-1024 in parts
Saw rest of R & J movie Part V
Took Usage Quiz #14 online
Read rest of R & J Act V pp. 1016-1024 in parts
Saw rest of R & J movie Part V
Took Usage Quiz #14 online
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 4/20/21 (Virtual)
Did Kahoot Review for R & J Quiz #5 on Thursday
Introduced Who's to Blame for the tragedy of Romeo & Juliet - took notes on brainstorming worksheet
Showed sample Who's to Blame Organizer (format for persuasive paper)
Showed sample Hook/Thesis for paper - TRWTT method - see example from Mr. Rupp online
Write the Hook/Thesis for Thursday!!!
Did Kahoot Review for R & J Quiz #5 on Thursday
Introduced Who's to Blame for the tragedy of Romeo & Juliet - took notes on brainstorming worksheet
Showed sample Who's to Blame Organizer (format for persuasive paper)
Showed sample Hook/Thesis for paper - TRWTT method - see example from Mr. Rupp online
Write the Hook/Thesis for Thursday!!!
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 4/22/21 (Virtual)
Took notes over "Big Issues" for Romeo & Juliet
Went through checklist for Hook/Thesis TRWTT
Showed sample of Body Paragraphs - Opposing Viewpoints and Rebuttals
Write two Body Paragraphs for tomorrow that give opposing views and rebuttals
Took R & J Quiz #5
Took notes over "Big Issues" for Romeo & Juliet
Went through checklist for Hook/Thesis TRWTT
Showed sample of Body Paragraphs - Opposing Viewpoints and Rebuttals
Write two Body Paragraphs for tomorrow that give opposing views and rebuttals
Took R & J Quiz #5
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 4/23/21 (Virtual)
Finished taking notes over BIG ISSUES in R & J (quiz Thursday of next week)
Showed sample body paragraphs supporting thesis of Who's to Blame Paper
Took R & J Quiz #4 (2nd/3rd Hours only)
Finished taking notes over BIG ISSUES in R & J (quiz Thursday of next week)
Showed sample body paragraphs supporting thesis of Who's to Blame Paper
Took R & J Quiz #4 (2nd/3rd Hours only)
Week #6 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 4/26/21 (Virtual)
Did Quotation Marks/Italics PP - did practice handout 1-10 online (Google Classroom)
Showed example of persuasive essay for R & J Paper - complete rough draft by tomorrow!
Did Quotation Marks/Italics PP - did practice handout 1-10 online (Google Classroom)
Showed example of persuasive essay for R & J Paper - complete rough draft by tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 4/27/21 (Virtual)
Announced BIG ISSUES quiz over R & J (Thursday)
Went over Parallel Structure handout online for practice (went over answers upon completion)
Went over format for Persuasive Essay R & J Paper - MLA style
Went over checklist for Persuasive Paper on Google Classroom - final draft due end of the week
Announced BIG ISSUES quiz over R & J (Thursday)
Went over Parallel Structure handout online for practice (went over answers upon completion)
Went over format for Persuasive Essay R & J Paper - MLA style
Went over checklist for Persuasive Paper on Google Classroom - final draft due end of the week
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 4/29/21 (Virtual)
Discussed rubric for Who's to Blame Essay (sent online)
Went over Historical Background for To Kill a Mockingbird (sent to students online)
Took R & J Big Issues Quiz - Teachermade online
Discussed rubric for Who's to Blame Essay (sent online)
Went over Historical Background for To Kill a Mockingbird (sent to students online)
Took R & J Big Issues Quiz - Teachermade online
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 4/30/21 (Virtual) -
2nd and 3rd Hours only due to half day for PT conferences
Did Italics/Quotes practice quiz on Teachermade
Went over turnitin.com directions for paper submission (due Monday) - R & J Who's to Blame Essay
Went over Discussion Statements for TKM (1-9 only)
2nd and 3rd Hours only due to half day for PT conferences
Did Italics/Quotes practice quiz on Teachermade
Went over turnitin.com directions for paper submission (due Monday) - R & J Who's to Blame Essay
Went over Discussion Statements for TKM (1-9 only)
Week #7 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 5/3/21
Went over Usage for the Week #14
Finished discussing TKM Discussion Statements from Friday's lesson
Passed out TKM novels/took #'s
Passed out 3 x 5 cards to take notes over for character list and bookmark
5th Hour - same as last Friday's lesson (1 day behind)
Went over Usage for the Week #14
Finished discussing TKM Discussion Statements from Friday's lesson
Passed out TKM novels/took #'s
Passed out 3 x 5 cards to take notes over for character list and bookmark
5th Hour - same as last Friday's lesson (1 day behind)
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 5/4/21
Did Italics/Quotes handout in preparation for Thursday's quiz
Passed out TKM Ch. 1-3 Questions for Discussion - went through questions together (assigned to rows) - took notes on handout
Read aloud pp. 22-29 in TKM - for Thursday read through Ch. 6 in TKM
Did Italics/Quotes handout in preparation for Thursday's quiz
Passed out TKM Ch. 1-3 Questions for Discussion - went through questions together (assigned to rows) - took notes on handout
Read aloud pp. 22-29 in TKM - for Thursday read through Ch. 6 in TKM
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 5/6/21
Took Italics/Quotes Quiz online
Discussed Ch. 3 responses from Tuesday on TKM Discussion Questions
Passed out Ch. 4-5 Discussion Questions to fill in (paper or online)
Read aloud Ch. 7 in TKM in parts - read Ch. 8-9 for tomorrow!
Took Italics/Quotes Quiz online
Discussed Ch. 3 responses from Tuesday on TKM Discussion Questions
Passed out Ch. 4-5 Discussion Questions to fill in (paper or online)
Read aloud Ch. 7 in TKM in parts - read Ch. 8-9 for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 5/7/21
2nd/3rd Hours only - 1/2 day
Took Usage Quiz #17
Went over Ch. 8-9 big issues in TKM
Did Quickwrite: Imagine that you are in a position to help out a fellow human being who is much less fortunate than yourself—one who is completely ostracized by society. You realize you may not be able to help, but you try anyway. What would be your attitude toward this task? What would be some advantages in engaging in such an experience? What would be some disadvantages?
Read aloud in parts Ch. 10 in TKM "One-Shot Finch"
Read Ch. 11 for Monday!
2nd/3rd Hours only - 1/2 day
Took Usage Quiz #17
Went over Ch. 8-9 big issues in TKM
Did Quickwrite: Imagine that you are in a position to help out a fellow human being who is much less fortunate than yourself—one who is completely ostracized by society. You realize you may not be able to help, but you try anyway. What would be your attitude toward this task? What would be some advantages in engaging in such an experience? What would be some disadvantages?
Read aloud in parts Ch. 10 in TKM "One-Shot Finch"
Read Ch. 11 for Monday!
Week #8 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 5/10/21
Went over Usage for the Week #15 - took notes
Went over Apostrophes in writing - Contractions, Omissions, Plurals of symbols, and Possession
Did handout for practice on Apostrophes
Read aloud in parts Ch. 12 (a portion)
Read for tomorrow Ch. 13-14 in TKM
5th Hour took Usage Quiz #14 from Friday, did Apostrophes lecture and handout for practice, and read Ch. 7 aloud in TKM. Read Ch. 8-9 for tomorrow!
Went over Usage for the Week #15 - took notes
Went over Apostrophes in writing - Contractions, Omissions, Plurals of symbols, and Possession
Did handout for practice on Apostrophes
Read aloud in parts Ch. 12 (a portion)
Read for tomorrow Ch. 13-14 in TKM
5th Hour took Usage Quiz #14 from Friday, did Apostrophes lecture and handout for practice, and read Ch. 7 aloud in TKM. Read Ch. 8-9 for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 5/11/21
Did Kahoot Review for Apostrophes Quiz Thursday
Did online practice quiz for Apostrophes
Passed out copies of Ch. 12-14 TKM Discussion Questions and went over ideas together
Read aloud in parts Ch. 15 in TKM
5th Hour - Did Kahoot Review, online Apostrophes practice quiz, discussion of Ch. 6-8 in TKM on PP, and reading of Ch. 10 "One-Shot Finch"
Read through Ch. 13 for Thursday!
Did Kahoot Review for Apostrophes Quiz Thursday
Did online practice quiz for Apostrophes
Passed out copies of Ch. 12-14 TKM Discussion Questions and went over ideas together
Read aloud in parts Ch. 15 in TKM
5th Hour - Did Kahoot Review, online Apostrophes practice quiz, discussion of Ch. 6-8 in TKM on PP, and reading of Ch. 10 "One-Shot Finch"
Read through Ch. 13 for Thursday!
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 5/13/21
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #15 on PP
Took Apostrophes Quiz (Final)
Read aloud in parts Ch. 17 Courtroom Scene (5th Hour - Ch. 14) in TKM - 5th Hour needs to read through Ch. 16 for tomorrow!
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #15 on PP
Took Apostrophes Quiz (Final)
Read aloud in parts Ch. 17 Courtroom Scene (5th Hour - Ch. 14) in TKM - 5th Hour needs to read through Ch. 16 for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 5/14/21
Took Usage Quiz #15 online
Went over Apostrophes Quiz from yesterday - gave opportunity for a retake on Monday!
Responded to Ch. 17 of TKM from yesterday's reading
Read aloud in parts Ch. 18 - 5th Hour read Ch. 17 (Courtroom Scene)
Took Usage Quiz #15 online
Went over Apostrophes Quiz from yesterday - gave opportunity for a retake on Monday!
Responded to Ch. 17 of TKM from yesterday's reading
Read aloud in parts Ch. 18 - 5th Hour read Ch. 17 (Courtroom Scene)
Week #9 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 5/17/21
Went over Usage for the Week #16
Took redo of Apostrophes Quiz from last week (taking the best score)
Read aloud in parts Ch. 19 (2nd/3rd Hours) and Ch. 18 (5th Hour) - Courtroom Scene
Went over Usage for the Week #16
Took redo of Apostrophes Quiz from last week (taking the best score)
Read aloud in parts Ch. 19 (2nd/3rd Hours) and Ch. 18 (5th Hour) - Courtroom Scene
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 5/18/21
Passed out Grade Sheets and set goals for make-ups and end of year
Read aloud in parts Ch. 20-21 in TKM - 5th Hour only Ch. 19
2nd/3rd Hours did small groups Who Am I? "matching"
5th Hour - assigned questions for Ch. 19 in TKM for Thursday
Passed out Grade Sheets and set goals for make-ups and end of year
Read aloud in parts Ch. 20-21 in TKM - 5th Hour only Ch. 19
2nd/3rd Hours did small groups Who Am I? "matching"
5th Hour - assigned questions for Ch. 19 in TKM for Thursday
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 5/20/21
2nd/3rd Hours - Did practice PP for Usage Quiz #16 (tomorrow)
Went over Hyphens and Dashes and did practice handout - went over together
Read Ch. 25 in TKM aloud in parts
Read Ch. 26-27 for tomorrow!
5th Hour - Did practice PP for Usage Quiz #16 (tomorrow)
Read the closing argument by Atticus Ch. 20-21 in TKM
Read Ch. 22-24 for tomorrow!
2nd/3rd Hours - Did practice PP for Usage Quiz #16 (tomorrow)
Went over Hyphens and Dashes and did practice handout - went over together
Read Ch. 25 in TKM aloud in parts
Read Ch. 26-27 for tomorrow!
5th Hour - Did practice PP for Usage Quiz #16 (tomorrow)
Read the closing argument by Atticus Ch. 20-21 in TKM
Read Ch. 22-24 for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 5/21/21
2nd/3rd Hours - Took Usage Quiz #16 online
Discussed big issues from Ch. 26-27 in TKM
Read aloud Ch. 28 in TKM - climax of the novel TKM
Described on a 3 x 5 card what happened to Jem, Scout, Mr. Ewell
5th Hour - Took Usage Quiz #16 online
Introduced Hyphens/Dashes and did handout for practice
Read aloud Ch. 25 in TKM
Read through Ch. 27 in TKM
2nd/3rd Hours - Took Usage Quiz #16 online
Discussed big issues from Ch. 26-27 in TKM
Read aloud Ch. 28 in TKM - climax of the novel TKM
Described on a 3 x 5 card what happened to Jem, Scout, Mr. Ewell
5th Hour - Took Usage Quiz #16 online
Introduced Hyphens/Dashes and did handout for practice
Read aloud Ch. 25 in TKM
Read through Ch. 27 in TKM
Week #10 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 5/24/21
Went over Usage for the Week #17
Passed out "The Hidden Songs of a Secret Soul" essay to read together
Did comprehension check "quiz" (not graded) over "Hidden Songs"
Saw TKM movie Part I
Went over Usage for the Week #17
Passed out "The Hidden Songs of a Secret Soul" essay to read together
Did comprehension check "quiz" (not graded) over "Hidden Songs"
Saw TKM movie Part I
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 5/25/21
Watched Part II of TKM movie
5th Hour only - Read "The Hidden Songs of the Secret Soul" essay and took a comprehension check "quiz" (ungraded)
Saw Part I of TKM movie
Watched Part II of TKM movie
5th Hour only - Read "The Hidden Songs of the Secret Soul" essay and took a comprehension check "quiz" (ungraded)
Saw Part I of TKM movie
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 5/27/21
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #17 (tomorrow)
Did Hyphens/Dashes handout for practice (quiz next week)
Saw TKM movie Part III - 5th Hour saw Part II
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #17 (tomorrow)
Did Hyphens/Dashes handout for practice (quiz next week)
Saw TKM movie Part III - 5th Hour saw Part II
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 5/28/21
Took Usage Quiz #17 online
Watched rest of TKM movie
Watched "The Song of the Mockingbird" (the making of the movie)
Began taking notes over important issues from the novel in preparation for the test next week (Thursday or Friday, depending on the Hour)
Took Usage Quiz #17 online
Watched rest of TKM movie
Watched "The Song of the Mockingbird" (the making of the movie)
Began taking notes over important issues from the novel in preparation for the test next week (Thursday or Friday, depending on the Hour)
Week #11 -
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 6/1/21
2nd/3rd Hours - Reviewed Hyphens/Dashes with Kahoot review
Finished going over Important Concepts from TKM - took rest of the notes
Went over components of the test for Thursday/Friday for 5th Hour
Reviewed Logos/Pathos/Ethos and applied to Atticus's closing argument (handout)
5th Hour - Saw rest of TKM movie plus "Song of the Mockingbird"
Took notes over first portion of important concepts from the novel
2nd/3rd Hours - Reviewed Hyphens/Dashes with Kahoot review
Finished going over Important Concepts from TKM - took rest of the notes
Went over components of the test for Thursday/Friday for 5th Hour
Reviewed Logos/Pathos/Ethos and applied to Atticus's closing argument (handout)
5th Hour - Saw rest of TKM movie plus "Song of the Mockingbird"
Took notes over first portion of important concepts from the novel
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 6/3/21
2nd/3rd Hours -
Introduced mel.org and how to use advanced search in databases for topic narrowing
Began formatting a doc for "dummy" research sample
Took TKM Test - 50 pts.
5th Hour -
Finished taking notes over Important Concepts for TKM in preparation for tomorrow's test
Did Kahoot review for Hyphens/Dashes (quiz Monday)
Passed out Atticus's closing argument Logos, Pathos, Ethos paper for identifying persuasive appeals in his speech pp. 202-206 in TKM
2nd/3rd Hours -
Introduced mel.org and how to use advanced search in databases for topic narrowing
Began formatting a doc for "dummy" research sample
Took TKM Test - 50 pts.
5th Hour -
Finished taking notes over Important Concepts for TKM in preparation for tomorrow's test
Did Kahoot review for Hyphens/Dashes (quiz Monday)
Passed out Atticus's closing argument Logos, Pathos, Ethos paper for identifying persuasive appeals in his speech pp. 202-206 in TKM
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 6/4/21
Took Hyphens/Dashes Quiz
Went over Eng 9B Final Exam Review Sheet together and passed out "Dear Juliet" and "Romeo & Juliet in Bosnia" articles for review before exam
Discussed in-text citations for research (how to set them up and document borrowed information)
Choose a limited nonfiction topic choice related to TKM for Monday!
5th Hour - Became familiar with mel.org and how to narrow a topical search using Advanced Search mode
Took TKM Test (50 pts.)
Took Hyphens/Dashes Quiz
Went over Eng 9B Final Exam Review Sheet together and passed out "Dear Juliet" and "Romeo & Juliet in Bosnia" articles for review before exam
Discussed in-text citations for research (how to set them up and document borrowed information)
Choose a limited nonfiction topic choice related to TKM for Monday!
5th Hour - Became familiar with mel.org and how to narrow a topical search using Advanced Search mode
Took TKM Test (50 pts.)
Week #12 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 6/7/21
Worked on MLA citations (in-text) and Works Cited page for made-up copy of research - became familiar with set-up
Answered any review questions for Final Exam (tomorrow)
5th Hour - Reviewed for Final Exam with Review Sheet - passed out "Dear Juliet" and "Romeo & Juliet in Bosnia" in preparation for the exam
Introduced in-text citations and Works Cited page also
Worked on MLA citations (in-text) and Works Cited page for made-up copy of research - became familiar with set-up
Answered any review questions for Final Exam (tomorrow)
5th Hour - Reviewed for Final Exam with Review Sheet - passed out "Dear Juliet" and "Romeo & Juliet in Bosnia" in preparation for the exam
Introduced in-text citations and Works Cited page also
Trimester 2 - Week 1
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 11/30/20
Went over Guidelines for 9B on Mr. Rupp's website
Went over Course Syllabus for Eng 9B on Mr. Rupp's website
Went over Usage for the Week #11 - took notes
Discussed prior knowledge from Shakespeare
Search for Shakespeare's Background facts - assigned 4 per student found on online handout - will discuss tomorrow!
Went over Guidelines for 9B on Mr. Rupp's website
Went over Course Syllabus for Eng 9B on Mr. Rupp's website
Went over Usage for the Week #11 - took notes
Discussed prior knowledge from Shakespeare
Search for Shakespeare's Background facts - assigned 4 per student found on online handout - will discuss tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 12/1/20
Went over Shakespeare Background handout from yesterday
Introduced character pronunciations
Began reading R & J Act I, Scene 1, pp. 901-909 in textbook
Introduced No Fear Shakespeare as a study help resource (Sparknotes based) - look for assignment to be posted tomorrow!
Went over Shakespeare Background handout from yesterday
Introduced character pronunciations
Began reading R & J Act I, Scene 1, pp. 901-909 in textbook
Introduced No Fear Shakespeare as a study help resource (Sparknotes based) - look for assignment to be posted tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 12/3/20
Discussed Act I, Scene 1 with Discussion Questions
Showed Part I of R & J movie (5:00)
Read for tomorrow pp. 910-923 in textbook R & J
Discussed Act I, Scene 1 with Discussion Questions
Showed Part I of R & J movie (5:00)
Read for tomorrow pp. 910-923 in textbook R & J
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 12/4/20
Showed clip of Act I Fight Scene in R & J (7 min.)
Discussed pp. 910-923 in text - explained major events/happenings
Showed clip of the famous "Queen Mab" speech with Mercutio
For Monday, read the rest of Act
Did Kahoot Review over Act I, Scenes 1-4
Showed clip of Act I Fight Scene in R & J (7 min.)
Discussed pp. 910-923 in text - explained major events/happenings
Showed clip of the famous "Queen Mab" speech with Mercutio
For Monday, read the rest of Act
Did Kahoot Review over Act I, Scenes 1-4
Week #2 -
Assignments for English 9B - 12/7/20
Reviewed Usage for the Week #11 on PP
Discussed together Scene 5 of Act I in R & J - pp. 923-928
Introduced "Soliloquy" and read pp. 932-941 in R & J (famous Balcony Scene)
Took R & J Quiz #1 on Google Forms
Reviewed Usage for the Week #11 on PP
Discussed together Scene 5 of Act I in R & J - pp. 923-928
Introduced "Soliloquy" and read pp. 932-941 in R & J (famous Balcony Scene)
Took R & J Quiz #1 on Google Forms
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 12/8/20
Showed "Andy Griffith Romeo & Juliet Balcony Scene" clip from YouTube
Read aloud pp. 941-945 in text in parts
Passed out Act II, Scenes 1-3 Discussion Questions online - answered together - not to be turned in
Read rest of Act II for Thursday! Use No Fear Shakespeare to help you!
Showed "Andy Griffith Romeo & Juliet Balcony Scene" clip from YouTube
Read aloud pp. 941-945 in text in parts
Passed out Act II, Scenes 1-3 Discussion Questions online - answered together - not to be turned in
Read rest of Act II for Thursday! Use No Fear Shakespeare to help you!
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 12/10/20
Did Usage Review #11 PP
Watched clip of Balcony Scene in R & J on YouTube
Watched clip of Act II, Scene 4 on YouTube - Mercutio and the Nurse
Discussed the Nurse scene together
Did Kahoot review for R & J Quiz #2 (tomorrow)
Did Usage Review #11 PP
Watched clip of Balcony Scene in R & J on YouTube
Watched clip of Act II, Scene 4 on YouTube - Mercutio and the Nurse
Discussed the Nurse scene together
Did Kahoot review for R & J Quiz #2 (tomorrow)
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 12/11/20
Took Usage Quiz #11
Read aloud in parts pp. 959-964 in R & J - up to the Crisis of the Play in Act III
Took R & J Quiz #2 online
Took Usage Quiz #11
Read aloud in parts pp. 959-964 in R & J - up to the Crisis of the Play in Act III
Took R & J Quiz #2 online
Week #3 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 12/14/20
Went over Usage for the Week #12
Read pp. 964-972 in R & J (in parts)
Assigned questions for Act III, Scenes 1-3 in R & J - each student take one
Went over Usage for the Week #12
Read pp. 964-972 in R & J (in parts)
Assigned questions for Act III, Scenes 1-3 in R & J - each student take one
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 12/15/20
Viewed Act III video clip of crisis
Went over Discussion Questions from yesterday
Prepared for Acts II & III quiz on Thursday with Kahoot Review Game
Read through p. 978 for Thursday!
Viewed Act III video clip of crisis
Went over Discussion Questions from yesterday
Prepared for Acts II & III quiz on Thursday with Kahoot Review Game
Read through p. 978 for Thursday!
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 12/17/20
Did review for Usage Quiz #12 tomorrow
Reviewed events from pp. 972-978
Read aloud in parts pp. 979-987 in text - lark and nightingale scene
Took R & J Quiz #3 (9 pts.)
Did review for Usage Quiz #12 tomorrow
Reviewed events from pp. 972-978
Read aloud in parts pp. 979-987 in text - lark and nightingale scene
Took R & J Quiz #3 (9 pts.)
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 12/18/20
Took Usage Quiz #12
Introduced Commas with PP Presentation
Sign up in noredink.com - do comma practice modules
Took Usage Quiz #12
Introduced Commas with PP Presentation
Sign up in noredink.com - do comma practice modules
Week #4 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 1/4/21
Went over Usage for the Week #13
Reviewed betrayal of Juliet by parents and the nurse - now going to the Friar for advice
Read aloud in parts pp. 990-997 in R & J (Act IV, Scenes 1-2)
Went over Usage for the Week #13
Reviewed betrayal of Juliet by parents and the nurse - now going to the Friar for advice
Read aloud in parts pp. 990-997 in R & J (Act IV, Scenes 1-2)
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 1/5/21
Saw video clip of Act IV portion of R & J
Read aloud pp. 997-1005 in R & J
Did Kahoot Review for next quiz on Thursday (Acts III & part of IV)
Saw video clip of Act IV portion of R & J
Read aloud pp. 997-1005 in R & J
Did Kahoot Review for next quiz on Thursday (Acts III & part of IV)
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 1/7/21
Read pp. 1009-1016 in R & J Act V
Took R & J Quiz #4
Read pp. 1009-1016 in R & J Act V
Took R & J Quiz #4
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 1/8/21
Did Usage Quiz #13 Review on PP in preparation for Monday
Read in parts Act V - pp. 1016-1024 (the rest of the play)
Did Usage Quiz #13 Review on PP in preparation for Monday
Read in parts Act V - pp. 1016-1024 (the rest of the play)
Week #5 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 1/11/21
Went over Safety Procedures - Tornado/Fire/Lockdowns (3)
Took Usage Quiz #13
Went over Semicolons/Colons PP
Did handout for practice - will finish up colons tomorrow
Went over Safety Procedures - Tornado/Fire/Lockdowns (3)
Took Usage Quiz #13
Went over Semicolons/Colons PP
Did handout for practice - will finish up colons tomorrow
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 1/12/21
Watched last portion of R & J movie
Did Kahoot review for Act V Quiz
Brainstormed "Who is to Blame for the Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet? - took notes as a class
Watched last portion of R & J movie
Did Kahoot review for Act V Quiz
Brainstormed "Who is to Blame for the Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet? - took notes as a class
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 1/14/21
Went over Colon usage from the handout from Tuesday's lesson
Took R & J Quiz #5
Discussed persuasive terminology - format for Persuasive Essay - Claim, Warrant, Counterargument, Rebuttal
Showed sample of Hook/Thesis for Persuasive Essay - wrote one for tomorrow
Work on one more paragraph of essay for homework!
Went over Colon usage from the handout from Tuesday's lesson
Took R & J Quiz #5
Discussed persuasive terminology - format for Persuasive Essay - Claim, Warrant, Counterargument, Rebuttal
Showed sample of Hook/Thesis for Persuasive Essay - wrote one for tomorrow
Work on one more paragraph of essay for homework!
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 1/15/21
Did practice handout for Semicolons/Colons 1-16
Showed sample Body Paragraphs for 1st two opposing viewpoints and rebuttals for Romeo & Juliet Persuasive Essay
Worked on 1st 2 body paragraphs for Persuasive Essay
Did practice handout for Semicolons/Colons 1-16
Showed sample Body Paragraphs for 1st two opposing viewpoints and rebuttals for Romeo & Juliet Persuasive Essay
Worked on 1st 2 body paragraphs for Persuasive Essay
Week # 6 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 1/18/21
Went over Usage for the Week #14
Showed sample of R & J Main Person to Blame Paragraphs!
Wrote rest of body for the Persuasive Essay, using sound argumentation!
Went over Usage for the Week #14
Showed sample of R & J Main Person to Blame Paragraphs!
Wrote rest of body for the Persuasive Essay, using sound argumentation!
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 1/19/21
Went over BIG ISSUES with Romeo & Juliet
Went over sample conclusion on overhead for Romeo & Juliet Persuasive Essay
Worked on conclusion and revision of the paper for Friday's deadline
Went over BIG ISSUES with Romeo & Juliet
Went over sample conclusion on overhead for Romeo & Juliet Persuasive Essay
Worked on conclusion and revision of the paper for Friday's deadline
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 1/21/21
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #14
Went over 2 examples of rebuttal (WORD doc) and discussed
Peer edited/revised/proofread in preparation for final draft of Persuasive Essay to be turned in tomorrow!
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #14
Went over 2 examples of rebuttal (WORD doc) and discussed
Peer edited/revised/proofread in preparation for final draft of Persuasive Essay to be turned in tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 1/22/21
Took Usage Quiz #14
Go over basic specs for I-Search Research Paper
Go over mel.org Advanced Search methods
Turn in persuasive essay through turnitin.com
Took Usage Quiz #14
Go over basic specs for I-Search Research Paper
Go over mel.org Advanced Search methods
Turn in persuasive essay through turnitin.com
Week #7 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 1/25/21
Went over Usage for the Week #15
Reviewed ideas surrounding the I-Search Research Paper
Passed out I-Search Packet and began searching for sources through mel.org - including how to cite through cut-and-paste
Went over Usage for the Week #15
Reviewed ideas surrounding the I-Search Research Paper
Passed out I-Search Packet and began searching for sources through mel.org - including how to cite through cut-and-paste
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 1/26/21
Reviewed ideas for I-Search - basic structure of the assignment
Passed out I-Search deadline sheet
Showed how to cite sources properly in MLA style
Worked on Source Packet for I-Search
Reviewed ideas for I-Search - basic structure of the assignment
Passed out I-Search deadline sheet
Showed how to cite sources properly in MLA style
Worked on Source Packet for I-Search
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 1/28/21
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #15 (tomorrow)
Went over Preliminary Outline writing - purpose and format
Worked on I-Search Packets for today's deadline (10 pts.)
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #15 (tomorrow)
Went over Preliminary Outline writing - purpose and format
Worked on I-Search Packets for today's deadline (10 pts.)
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 1/29/21
Took Usage Quiz #15
Went over how to do Note Cards for research - showed sample on overhead and gave sample handout
Worked on Preliminary Outline (deadline today!) - 5 pts.
If ahead, worked on Note Cards
Took Usage Quiz #15
Went over how to do Note Cards for research - showed sample on overhead and gave sample handout
Worked on Preliminary Outline (deadline today!) - 5 pts.
If ahead, worked on Note Cards
Week #8 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 2/1/21
Went over Usage for the Week #6
Worked on Note Cards for research - turned in previous deadline assignments when completed
Went over Usage for the Week #6
Worked on Note Cards for research - turned in previous deadline assignments when completed
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 2/2/21
Worked on Note Cards for I-Search - last day in class
Finished up any late deadlines - Source Packet and Outline
Worked on Note Cards for I-Search - last day in class
Finished up any late deadlines - Source Packet and Outline
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday 2/4/21
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #16
Gave sample Hook/Thesis/Impact Ideas sheet for formulating an effective thesis
Passed out sample Story of My Search including a sample Introduction/Thesis
Worked on Hook/Thesis and Story of My Search the rest of the hour
Turned in any late deadlines
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #16
Gave sample Hook/Thesis/Impact Ideas sheet for formulating an effective thesis
Passed out sample Story of My Search including a sample Introduction/Thesis
Worked on Hook/Thesis and Story of My Search the rest of the hour
Turned in any late deadlines
Week #9 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 2/8/21
Took Usage Quiz #16
Began discussing thematic ideas using Discussion Statements for TKM - shared in class discussion
Went over Historical Background Sheet for novel (handout)
Took Usage Quiz #16
Began discussing thematic ideas using Discussion Statements for TKM - shared in class discussion
Went over Historical Background Sheet for novel (handout)
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 2/9/21
Showed sample of "Results of My Search" sample paragraphs
Showed example of Entire Format for Research - 4-page packet
Announced Story of My Search/Hook and Thesis for Thursday deadline
Passed out TKM novels - took #'s
Read aloud a portion of Ch. 1 - read Ch. 2 for Thursday along with work on research deadlines
Showed sample of "Results of My Search" sample paragraphs
Showed example of Entire Format for Research - 4-page packet
Announced Story of My Search/Hook and Thesis for Thursday deadline
Passed out TKM novels - took #'s
Read aloud a portion of Ch. 1 - read Ch. 2 for Thursday along with work on research deadlines
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 2/11/21
Went over Parallel Structure with Parallelogrammar "Puzzle"
Went over discussion questions from Ch. 1-2 in TKM
Began reading Ch. 3 aloud in parts
Read the rest of Ch. 3 plus Ch. 4-5 for tomorrow!
Went over Parallel Structure with Parallelogrammar "Puzzle"
Went over discussion questions from Ch. 1-2 in TKM
Began reading Ch. 3 aloud in parts
Read the rest of Ch. 3 plus Ch. 4-5 for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 2/12/21
Went over how to avoid plagiarism in research - MLA style in-text citations - Handout
Worked on meeting deadlines for research - wrote Note Cards, Story of My Search, Hook/Thesis, and Results of My Search
Went over how to avoid plagiarism in research - MLA style in-text citations - Handout
Worked on meeting deadlines for research - wrote Note Cards, Story of My Search, Hook/Thesis, and Results of My Search
Week #10 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 2/15/21
Went over Usage for the Week #17
Did practice with Parallel Structure - handout 1-10
Went over "To Document or Not To Document" on overhead - talked about why certain items need documentation in text
Did Quickwrite - Imagine that you are in a position to help out a fellow human being who is much less fortunate than yourself—one who is completely ostracized by society. You realize you may not be able to help, but you try anyway. What would be your attitude toward this task? What would be some advantages in engaging in such an experience? What would be some disadvantages?
Read a portion of Ch. 8 TKM in class - read through Ch. 9 for tomorrow
Went over Usage for the Week #17
Did practice with Parallel Structure - handout 1-10
Went over "To Document or Not To Document" on overhead - talked about why certain items need documentation in text
Did Quickwrite - Imagine that you are in a position to help out a fellow human being who is much less fortunate than yourself—one who is completely ostracized by society. You realize you may not be able to help, but you try anyway. What would be your attitude toward this task? What would be some advantages in engaging in such an experience? What would be some disadvantages?
Read a portion of Ch. 8 TKM in class - read through Ch. 9 for tomorrow
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 2/18/21
Introduced Apostrophes in writing (on board)
Passed out Apostrophes worksheet for practice
Read aloud Ch. 12 of TKM (in parts)
Read through Ch. 16 in TKM for next week
Introduced Apostrophes in writing (on board)
Passed out Apostrophes worksheet for practice
Read aloud Ch. 12 of TKM (in parts)
Read through Ch. 16 in TKM for next week
Week #11 -
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 2/23/21
Did Kahoot Review for Apostrophes quiz on Thursday
Read aloud in parts pp. 166-178 in TKM (Ch. 17 courtroom scene)
Read through Ch. 18 for Thursday
Did Kahoot Review for Apostrophes quiz on Thursday
Read aloud in parts pp. 166-178 in TKM (Ch. 17 courtroom scene)
Read through Ch. 18 for Thursday
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 2/25/21
Discussed/reviewed events from Ch. 17-18 in TKM
Read aloud Ch. 19 in TKM (courtroom scene)
Worked on Reflections of My Search - set up paper on Google doc - along with turning in any outstanding research deadlines
Discussed/reviewed events from Ch. 17-18 in TKM
Read aloud Ch. 19 in TKM (courtroom scene)
Worked on Reflections of My Search - set up paper on Google doc - along with turning in any outstanding research deadlines
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 2/26/21
Read aloud Ch. 20-21 in TKM (courtroom scene)
Wrote/typed research paper and turned in any outstanding deadlines
Read through Ch. 24 for Monday in TKM!
Read aloud Ch. 20-21 in TKM (courtroom scene)
Wrote/typed research paper and turned in any outstanding deadlines
Read through Ch. 24 for Monday in TKM!
Week #12 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 3/1/21
Went over Italics/Quotation Marks on PP and then did handout together for practice
Saw TKM Movie Part I
Went over Italics/Quotation Marks on PP and then did handout together for practice
Saw TKM Movie Part I
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 3/2/21
Reviewed how to do in-text citations
Passed out rubrics
Watched Part II of TKM movie
Reviewed how to do in-text citations
Passed out rubrics
Watched Part II of TKM movie
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 3/4/21
Watched rest of TKM movie Part III - discussed the outcome with Boo Radley
Turn in final draft of paper today!!!
Watched rest of TKM movie Part III - discussed the outcome with Boo Radley
Turn in final draft of paper today!!!
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 3/5/21
Went over Big Issues Notes for TKM - Mr. Richter covered class
Saw "Song of the Mockingbird" segment on the making of the movie
Went over Big Issues Notes for TKM - Mr. Richter covered class
Saw "Song of the Mockingbird" segment on the making of the movie
Week #13 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 3/8/21
Reviewed for Final Exam - took notes on review sheet
Passed out "Romeo & Juliet in Bosnia" and "Dear Juliet" reading for Thursday's exam
Reviewed for Final Exam - took notes on review sheet
Passed out "Romeo & Juliet in Bosnia" and "Dear Juliet" reading for Thursday's exam
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 3/9/21
Reviewed for Final Exam with review game
Reviewed for Final Exam with review game
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 12/2/19
Welcomed students to 2nd trimester
Went over Emergency Procedures for this tri
Passed out Eng 9B Course Syllabus and went over
Went over Usage for the Week #11 - took notes
Passed out books
Brainstormed ideas about Shakespeare - previous knowledge
Passed out Shakespeare Background Handout - assigned one per student to locate and respond to from 890-896 in text
Shared ideas aloud and took notes
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 12/3/19
Reviewed factoids from yesterday's R & J Background
Introduced 5 acts to any Shakespearean Play - Exposition, Rising Action, Crisis, Falling Action, and Resolution (w/emotional climax)
Reviewed archaic words on p. 896
Read p. 898 together for background
Introduced characters and pronunciations, p. 899
Read Act I, Scene 1 in R & J pp. 901-909
Passed out Act I, Scenes 1-4 questions - prepared answers (2) for tomorrow in small groups
Reviewed factoids from yesterday's R & J Background
Introduced 5 acts to any Shakespearean Play - Exposition, Rising Action, Crisis, Falling Action, and Resolution (w/emotional climax)
Reviewed archaic words on p. 896
Read p. 898 together for background
Introduced characters and pronunciations, p. 899
Read Act I, Scene 1 in R & J pp. 901-909
Passed out Act I, Scenes 1-4 questions - prepared answers (2) for tomorrow in small groups
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 12/4/19
Did GUM #13 (R & J) for warm-up
Went over discussion questions from yesterday's reading of Act I, Scene 1 in R & J
Memorized quote: "I'll look to like..."
Read pp. 910-923 in parts in R & J
Did GUM #13 (R & J) for warm-up
Went over discussion questions from yesterday's reading of Act I, Scene 1 in R & J
Memorized quote: "I'll look to like..."
Read pp. 910-923 in parts in R & J
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 12/5/19
Finished reading pp. 916-923 in R & J
Finished questions of Act I, Scenes 2-4 - discussed as a class
Saw movie Part I of R & J
Finished reading pp. 916-923 in R & J
Finished questions of Act I, Scenes 2-4 - discussed as a class
Saw movie Part I of R & J
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 12/6/19
Took Usage Quiz #11
Saw rest of R & J movie Part I
Reviewed first impressions of main characters and events
Read aloud pp. 923-933 in R & J in parts
Worked on second quote: "O, she doth teach the torches..."
Took Usage Quiz #11
Saw rest of R & J movie Part I
Reviewed first impressions of main characters and events
Read aloud pp. 923-933 in R & J in parts
Worked on second quote: "O, she doth teach the torches..."
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 12/9/19
Went over Usage for the Week #12
Defined "soliloquy" and explained the Balcony Scene as the most popular soliloquy in all of literature
Read aloud in parts pp. 934-945 in R & J
Did 2 new quotes: "But soft! What light..." and "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore..."
Saw Andy Griffith Balcony Scene YouTube video clip
Passed out Act II, Scenes 1-3 questions to respond to
Went over Usage for the Week #12
Defined "soliloquy" and explained the Balcony Scene as the most popular soliloquy in all of literature
Read aloud in parts pp. 934-945 in R & J
Did 2 new quotes: "But soft! What light..." and "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore..."
Saw Andy Griffith Balcony Scene YouTube video clip
Passed out Act II, Scenes 1-3 questions to respond to
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 12/10/19
Took R & J Quiz #1 10 pts.
Passed out Act II, Scenes 1-3 Questions Handout - discussed together
Watched Part II of R & J movie
Took R & J Quiz #1 10 pts.
Passed out Act II, Scenes 1-3 Questions Handout - discussed together
Watched Part II of R & J movie
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 12/11/19
Reviewed quotes so far and gave a handout of all quotes to study
Did Kahoot review for tomorrow's quiz over Part II of R & J
Went over Comma Practice on PP
Began working on Comma Practice Handout w/Rule - did a few for practice - will complete tomorrow
Reviewed quotes so far and gave a handout of all quotes to study
Did Kahoot review for tomorrow's quiz over Part II of R & J
Went over Comma Practice on PP
Began working on Comma Practice Handout w/Rule - did a few for practice - will complete tomorrow
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 12/12/19
Took R & J Quiz #2
Read pp. 945-951 in R & J Act II, Scene 4
Finished up Comma Practice Handout w/rules - turn in tomorrow!
Took R & J Quiz #2
Read pp. 945-951 in R & J Act II, Scene 4
Finished up Comma Practice Handout w/rules - turn in tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 12/13/19
Took Usage Quiz #12
Read pp. 959-966 in R & J - up to the crisis of the play
Saw video segment Part III
Turned in Comma Practice Handout
Took Usage Quiz #12
Read pp. 959-966 in R & J - up to the crisis of the play
Saw video segment Part III
Turned in Comma Practice Handout
Week 3 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 12/16/19
Went over Usage for the Week #13
Announced Comma Practice Handout late papers
Reviewed all quotes so far
Memorized two new quotes: "O speak again, bright angel!" and "Love goes toward love..."
Saw rest of movie part II from last week
Read aloud in parts pp. 967-977 (crisis)
Went over discussion questions for Act III, Scenes 1-3 only if time permitted
Went over Usage for the Week #13
Announced Comma Practice Handout late papers
Reviewed all quotes so far
Memorized two new quotes: "O speak again, bright angel!" and "Love goes toward love..."
Saw rest of movie part II from last week
Read aloud in parts pp. 967-977 (crisis)
Went over discussion questions for Act III, Scenes 1-3 only if time permitted
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 12/17/19
Did Kahoot Review for Acts II and III in R & J
Took R & J Quiz #3
Read pp. 972-978 in R & J, Scenes 3-4 in parts
Passed out Act III, Scenes 1-5 questions to respond to
Did Kahoot Review for Acts II and III in R & J
Took R & J Quiz #3
Read pp. 972-978 in R & J, Scenes 3-4 in parts
Passed out Act III, Scenes 1-5 questions to respond to
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 12/18/19
Did Scavenger Hunt #1 in small groups
Went over Semicolon/Colon use on PP
Did Semicolon/Colon Handout as practice
Did Scavenger Hunt #1 in small groups
Went over Semicolon/Colon use on PP
Did Semicolon/Colon Handout as practice
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 12/19/19
Went over Colon section of yesterday's handout
Did practice "quiz" over semicolons/colons
Read aloud in parts pp. 979-987 in R & J
Did questions over Scene 5 of Act III in R & J (passed out the other day)
Went over Colon section of yesterday's handout
Did practice "quiz" over semicolons/colons
Read aloud in parts pp. 979-987 in R & J
Did questions over Scene 5 of Act III in R & J (passed out the other day)
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 12/20/19
Took Usage Quiz #13
Read aloud in parts pp. 990-994 in R & J
Saw movie Part IV
Did Kahoot review for Acts III and IV
Took Usage Quiz #13
Read aloud in parts pp. 990-994 in R & J
Saw movie Part IV
Did Kahoot review for Acts III and IV
Week 4 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 1/6/20
Went over Usage for the Week #14
Did new quote: "Death lies on her..."
Reviewed ideas in preparation for tomorrow's R & J Quiz #4
Read aloud in parts pp. 994-1005 in R & J
Passed out questions for discussion Act IV - discussed when completed
Went over Usage for the Week #14
Did new quote: "Death lies on her..."
Reviewed ideas in preparation for tomorrow's R & J Quiz #4
Read aloud in parts pp. 994-1005 in R & J
Passed out questions for discussion Act IV - discussed when completed
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 1/7/20
Did practice for Semicolon/Colon quiz on Kahoot
Went over Discussion Questions for R & J Act IV from yesterday
Took R & J Quiz #4
Read aloud in parts pp. 1009-1016 in R & J Act V
Did practice for Semicolon/Colon quiz on Kahoot
Went over Discussion Questions for R & J Act IV from yesterday
Took R & J Quiz #4
Read aloud in parts pp. 1009-1016 in R & J Act V
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 1/8/20
Took Semicolon/Colon Quiz
Finished reading Act V of R & J
Saw movie segment #5
Passed back old papers
Took Semicolon/Colon Quiz
Finished reading Act V of R & J
Saw movie segment #5
Passed back old papers
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 1/9/20
Went over Semicolon/Colon quiz from yesterday
Prepared for R & J Quiz #5 on Kahoot
Took notes over Big Issues for R & J in preparation for next week's big test
In small groups, worked on brainstorming about Who's to Blame for the tragedy that occurred in R & J
Went over Semicolon/Colon quiz from yesterday
Prepared for R & J Quiz #5 on Kahoot
Took notes over Big Issues for R & J in preparation for next week's big test
In small groups, worked on brainstorming about Who's to Blame for the tragedy that occurred in R & J
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 1/10/20
Took Usage Quiz #14
Talked about who's to blame for the tragedy - put ideas on board
Discussed persuasive essay format with Description Handout and Template Handout
Began writing the introduction - for Monday have the Thesis/Intro done!
Took R & J Quiz #5
Took Usage Quiz #14
Talked about who's to blame for the tragedy - put ideas on board
Discussed persuasive essay format with Description Handout and Template Handout
Began writing the introduction - for Monday have the Thesis/Intro done!
Took R & J Quiz #5
Week 5 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 1/13/20
Went over Usage for the Week #15
Gave sample body paragraphs on board for Persuasive Essay (argument of Who's to Blame)
Wrote 1st half of R & J paper (opposing views along with hook/thesis)
Went over Usage for the Week #15
Gave sample body paragraphs on board for Persuasive Essay (argument of Who's to Blame)
Wrote 1st half of R & J paper (opposing views along with hook/thesis)
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 1/14/20
Shared what is going to be on the R & J Test on Thursday! Sections of the test!
Shared a sample couple paragraphs for persuasive essay on Who's to Blame
Worked on Persuasive Essay Body - support/elaboration for thesis
Shared what is going to be on the R & J Test on Thursday! Sections of the test!
Shared a sample couple paragraphs for persuasive essay on Who's to Blame
Worked on Persuasive Essay Body - support/elaboration for thesis
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 1/15/20
Went over 2 examples of rebuttal (Word doc) and discussed
Showed sample conclusion for Persuasive Paper for R & J
Reviewed MLA style with computers
Typed/Revised/Completed paper (1st full draft)
Went over 2 examples of rebuttal (Word doc) and discussed
Showed sample conclusion for Persuasive Paper for R & J
Reviewed MLA style with computers
Typed/Revised/Completed paper (1st full draft)
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 1/16/20
Took R & J Test
With computers, completed/proofread draft of R & J Persuasive Essay - including Grammarly filter
Took R & J Test
With computers, completed/proofread draft of R & J Persuasive Essay - including Grammarly filter
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 1/17/20
No class - Mock Rock and Homecoming
No class - Mock Rock and Homecoming
Week #6 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 1/20/20
Took Usage Quiz #15 from last week
Went over new Usage for the Week #16
Went over R & J tests from last week (graded)
Went over basic spec for research report
Went over OWL Purdue online and mel.org in order to get ready for I-Search
Worked on brainstorming for topic or finished editing of R & J Persuasive Essay, getting ready for peer review
Took Usage Quiz #15 from last week
Went over new Usage for the Week #16
Went over R & J tests from last week (graded)
Went over basic spec for research report
Went over OWL Purdue online and mel.org in order to get ready for I-Search
Worked on brainstorming for topic or finished editing of R & J Persuasive Essay, getting ready for peer review
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 1/21/20
Peer edited R & J Persuasive Essays for 15-18 minutes
Went over I-Search criteria, narrowing process for topics, and begin brainstorming online for topics
Peer edited R & J Persuasive Essays for 15-18 minutes
Went over I-Search criteria, narrowing process for topics, and begin brainstorming online for topics
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 1/22/20
Worked in library on first deadline for I-Search - 4 sources found and cited with MLA style, along with completing initial question packet for I-Search
Worked in library on first deadline for I-Search - 4 sources found and cited with MLA style, along with completing initial question packet for I-Search
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 1/23/20
Got enrolled in turnitin.com class for this trimester
Went to library to complete 1st deadline (4 sources and packet) for a grade - 10 pts.
Got enrolled in turnitin.com class for this trimester
Went to library to complete 1st deadline (4 sources and packet) for a grade - 10 pts.
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 1/24/20
Took Usage Quiz #16
Went over how to do Preliminary Outline - referred to overhead
Went to library to work on outline
Took Usage Quiz #16
Went over how to do Preliminary Outline - referred to overhead
Went to library to work on outline
Week 7 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 1/27/20
Went over Usage for the Week #17
Went over Note Card format with handout
Went to library for work on Preliminary Outline
Went over Usage for the Week #17
Went over Note Card format with handout
Went to library for work on Preliminary Outline
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 1/28/20
Turned in Preliminary Outline for deadline
When done with outline, worked on Note Cards in library
Turned in Preliminary Outline for deadline
When done with outline, worked on Note Cards in library
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 1/29/20
Worked in library on Note Cards for deadline tomorrow! (10 minimum)
Worked in library on Note Cards for deadline tomorrow! (10 minimum)
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 1/30/20
Turned in Preliminary Outline for a grade
Worked on Note Cards for research paper
Turned in Preliminary Outline for a grade
Worked on Note Cards for research paper
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 1/31/20
Took Usage Quiz #17
Passed out sample Story of My Search for "The Growth of Women's Basketball in the U.S."
Held discussion of themes that TKM novel will include (did 1-7 out of 12) on PP
Took Usage Quiz #17
Passed out sample Story of My Search for "The Growth of Women's Basketball in the U.S."
Held discussion of themes that TKM novel will include (did 1-7 out of 12) on PP
Week 8 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 2/3/20
Finished TKM Thematic Topic Discussion from yesterday
Passed out Historical Background Sheet and discussed briefly
Made a list of Categories of Prejudice that exist today in society
Went over how to write an effective hook/thesis for research - gave handout of examples and talked about TRWTT
Finished TKM Thematic Topic Discussion from yesterday
Passed out Historical Background Sheet and discussed briefly
Made a list of Categories of Prejudice that exist today in society
Went over how to write an effective hook/thesis for research - gave handout of examples and talked about TRWTT
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 2/4/20
Passed out sample Results of My Search paragraphs to see content and format
Went over how to set up the entire Research Paper (4-page dummy copy handout w/Works Cited)
Worked on Note Cards, Thesis/Intro/Story of My Search
Turned in Hook/Thesis and Story of My Search for a grade
Passed out sample Results of My Search paragraphs to see content and format
Went over how to set up the entire Research Paper (4-page dummy copy handout w/Works Cited)
Worked on Note Cards, Thesis/Intro/Story of My Search
Turned in Hook/Thesis and Story of My Search for a grade
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 2/5/20
Introduced Parallel Structure in writing
Did "Parallelogrammar" puzzle for practice
Made a list of categories of prejudice that exists today in our world
Passed out TKM novels and took #'s
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 1-2 of the novel (handout of terms)
Read aloud Ch. 1 - read Ch. 2 for tomorrow
Introduced Parallel Structure in writing
Did "Parallelogrammar" puzzle for practice
Made a list of categories of prejudice that exists today in our world
Passed out TKM novels and took #'s
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 1-2 of the novel (handout of terms)
Read aloud Ch. 1 - read Ch. 2 for tomorrow
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 2/6/20
Went over Parallel Structure Handout (Towson State) for practice
Went over Discussion Questions for TKM Ch. 1-2 (handout)
Began reading Ch. 3-4 in parts - finish for tomorrow
Went over Parallel Structure Handout (Towson State) for practice
Went over Discussion Questions for TKM Ch. 1-2 (handout)
Began reading Ch. 3-4 in parts - finish for tomorrow
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 2/7/20
Went to library to work on Research "Results of My Search"
Went to library to work on Research "Results of My Search"
Week 9 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 2/10/20
Went over Plagiarism - handout for explanation/learning
Did "To Document or Not to Document" on overhead for practice and explanation
Did a Quickwrite: "Imagine that you are in a position to help out a fellow human being who is much less fortunate than yourself—one who is completely ostracized by society. You realize you may not be able to help, but you try anyway. What would be your attitude toward this task? What would be some advantages in engaging in such an experience? What would be some disadvantages?"
Went over Discussion Questions for Ch. 3-4 with handout
Read Ch. 5-6 for Wednesday in TKM
Went over Plagiarism - handout for explanation/learning
Did "To Document or Not to Document" on overhead for practice and explanation
Did a Quickwrite: "Imagine that you are in a position to help out a fellow human being who is much less fortunate than yourself—one who is completely ostracized by society. You realize you may not be able to help, but you try anyway. What would be your attitude toward this task? What would be some advantages in engaging in such an experience? What would be some disadvantages?"
Went over Discussion Questions for Ch. 3-4 with handout
Read Ch. 5-6 for Wednesday in TKM
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 2/11/20
Showed sample Conclusion and Reflections of My Search on the board
Worked on I-Search - Results of My Search
Put in in-text citations/revised/proofread/asked questions
Showed sample Conclusion and Reflections of My Search on the board
Worked on I-Search - Results of My Search
Put in in-text citations/revised/proofread/asked questions
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 2/12/20
Introduced Apostrophes in writing and did practice handout
Read together "The Hidden Songs of a Secret Soul"
Did "quiz" over the article 1-10 for practice
Did Quickwrite: "What reaction do you have to Lenny and his wishes to remain in the background? What do you think might be a possible role that Boo Radley might play
later on in the novel?
Read a portion of Ch. 7 aloud in class
Read through Ch. 9 for tomorrow!
Introduced Apostrophes in writing and did practice handout
Read together "The Hidden Songs of a Secret Soul"
Did "quiz" over the article 1-10 for practice
Did Quickwrite: "What reaction do you have to Lenny and his wishes to remain in the background? What do you think might be a possible role that Boo Radley might play
later on in the novel?
Read a portion of Ch. 7 aloud in class
Read through Ch. 9 for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 2/13/20
Referred to "Lenny" article from yesterday and took a "reading check" and did a Quickwrite on Lenny/Boo
Read aloud Ch. 7 in class in parts (Jem, Scout, Atticus, and Mr. Radley)
Read through Ch. 9 for Tuesday
Worked on Conclusion and Reflections of My Search for Tuesday deadline - next Friday is deadline for entire paper!
Referred to "Lenny" article from yesterday and took a "reading check" and did a Quickwrite on Lenny/Boo
Read aloud Ch. 7 in class in parts (Jem, Scout, Atticus, and Mr. Radley)
Read through Ch. 9 for Tuesday
Worked on Conclusion and Reflections of My Search for Tuesday deadline - next Friday is deadline for entire paper!
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 2/14/20
No School - Teacher PD
No School - Teacher PD
Week 10 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 2/17/20
No School - Midwinter Break
No School - Midwinter Break
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 2/18/20
Took Apostrophes practice quiz after reviewing concepts
Went over vocabulary CH. 1-5 in TKM for review (quiz Thursday)
Read aloud "One-Shot Finch" Ch. 10 of TKM
Gave handout for characters "Who Am I?" quiz coming up soon--wrote down memorable fact about each, then discussed
Took Apostrophes practice quiz after reviewing concepts
Went over vocabulary CH. 1-5 in TKM for review (quiz Thursday)
Read aloud "One-Shot Finch" Ch. 10 of TKM
Gave handout for characters "Who Am I?" quiz coming up soon--wrote down memorable fact about each, then discussed
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 2/19/20
Went over handout of Who Am I? Characters from the novel from yesterday - discussed possible description for identification
Discussed Ch. 11in TKM regarding Mrs. Dubose!
Read through Ch. 14 for Thursday!
Showed Conclusion and Reflections of My Search for a grade
Went over handout of Who Am I? Characters from the novel from yesterday - discussed possible description for identification
Discussed Ch. 11in TKM regarding Mrs. Dubose!
Read through Ch. 14 for Thursday!
Showed Conclusion and Reflections of My Search for a grade
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 2/20/20
Worked on Final Draft of Research Papers - proper formatting with Works Cited page and in-text citations
Graded Conclusion and Reflections of My Search
Worked on Final Draft of Research Papers - proper formatting with Works Cited page and in-text citations
Graded Conclusion and Reflections of My Search
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 2/21/20
Took Who Am I? Quiz
Passed out Ch. 12-14 Discussion Questions to have students answer (2 per group) - then discussed answers together
Discussed Old Sarum Gang and its importance to Ch. 15 in TKM
Read aloud a portion of Ch. 16 in TKM in parts - read the rest of this chapter for Monday!
Took Who Am I? Quiz
Passed out Ch. 12-14 Discussion Questions to have students answer (2 per group) - then discussed answers together
Discussed Old Sarum Gang and its importance to Ch. 15 in TKM
Read aloud a portion of Ch. 16 in TKM in parts - read the rest of this chapter for Monday!
Week 11 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 2/24/20
Reviewed for Apostrophes Quiz - Kahoot Review
Took Apostrophes Quiz
Read aloud pp. 166-178 in TKM (Courtroom Scene Ch. 17) in parts
Reviewed for Apostrophes Quiz - Kahoot Review
Took Apostrophes Quiz
Read aloud pp. 166-178 in TKM (Courtroom Scene Ch. 17) in parts
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 2/25/20
Took Apostrophes Quiz
Read aloud pp. 178-189 in TKM (Ch. 18 Part II of Courtroom Scene)
Took Apostrophes Quiz
Read aloud pp. 178-189 in TKM (Ch. 18 Part II of Courtroom Scene)
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 2/26/20
Went over Apostrophes quiz from yesterday
Did quizlet.live for Ch. 1-5 TKM vocabulary
Read aloud in parts Ch. 19 in TKM - Courtroom Scene
Filled in rest of handout Discussion Questions for Ch. 19 and discussed
Went over Apostrophes quiz from yesterday
Did quizlet.live for Ch. 1-5 TKM vocabulary
Read aloud in parts Ch. 19 in TKM - Courtroom Scene
Filled in rest of handout Discussion Questions for Ch. 19 and discussed
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 2/27/20
Introduced Italics/Quotes on PP
Did practice handout on Italics/Quotes
Went over questions from Ch. 19 from yesterday's reading in TKM
Read aloud pp. 199-211 in TKM Ch. 20-21 (end of courtroom scene)
Introduced Italics/Quotes on PP
Did practice handout on Italics/Quotes
Went over questions from Ch. 19 from yesterday's reading in TKM
Read aloud pp. 199-211 in TKM Ch. 20-21 (end of courtroom scene)
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 2/28/20
Did quizlet.live for vocabulary review Ch. 1-5 in TKM
Took vocabulary quiz for TKM
Introduced Courtroom Scene Critical Analysis (suspense essay)
Brainstormed ideas and wrote Hook/Thesis for Paragraph #1
Read Ch. 22-24 for Monday!
Did quizlet.live for vocabulary review Ch. 1-5 in TKM
Took vocabulary quiz for TKM
Introduced Courtroom Scene Critical Analysis (suspense essay)
Brainstormed ideas and wrote Hook/Thesis for Paragraph #1
Read Ch. 22-24 for Monday!
Week 12 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday 3/2/20
Went over how to write Body Paragraphs for Critical Analysis - Suspense in the Courtroom Essay
Worked on Body of Essay with computers
Went over how to write Body Paragraphs for Critical Analysis - Suspense in the Courtroom Essay
Worked on Body of Essay with computers
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 3/3/20
Read aloud climax of TKM - Ch. 28 in parts
Responded in notebooks about what really happened in the climax --who was the other person under the Radley oak?
Showed sample conclusion for suspense essay
Wrote rest of body and conclusion for Suspense Essay (Courtroom Scene)
Read aloud climax of TKM - Ch. 28 in parts
Responded in notebooks about what really happened in the climax --who was the other person under the Radley oak?
Showed sample conclusion for suspense essay
Wrote rest of body and conclusion for Suspense Essay (Courtroom Scene)
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 3/4/20
Watched Part I of TKM Movie
Watched Part I of TKM Movie
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 3/5/20
Watched Part II of TKM movie
Watched Part II of TKM movie
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 3/6/20
Watched Part III of TKM Movie - plus watched "The Song of the Mockingbird" (the making of the movie)
Took notes over important concepts on note taking sheets for Tuesday's big test over TKM
Watched Part III of TKM Movie - plus watched "The Song of the Mockingbird" (the making of the movie)
Took notes over important concepts on note taking sheets for Tuesday's big test over TKM
Week 13 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 3/9/20
Went over Hyphens/Dashes/Parentheses on PP
Did practice handout for Hyphens/Dashes
Went over English 9B Final Exam Review (together)
Went over Hyphens/Dashes/Parentheses on PP
Did practice handout for Hyphens/Dashes
Went over English 9B Final Exam Review (together)
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 3/10/20
Took TKM Test
Finished up suspense essays, if needed
Took TKM Test
Finished up suspense essays, if needed
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 3/11/20
Went over TKM Tests from yesterday
Did Review Game for English 9B Final Exam
Went over TKM Tests from yesterday
Did Review Game for English 9B Final Exam
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 3/12/20
Took English 9B Final Exam
Took English 9B Final Exam
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 3/11/19
Welcomed students to 3rd Trimester
Practiced Emergency Procedures (fire, tornado, lockdown inside/outside)
Went over Syllabus for English 9B
Went over Usage for the Week #11
Brainstormed previous knowledge about William Shakespeare
Passed out handout of Shakespeare Background - divided up questions for response and took notes over answers from pp. 890-896 in book
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 3/11/19
Welcomed students to 3rd Trimester
Practiced Emergency Procedures (fire, tornado, lockdown inside/outside)
Went over Syllabus for English 9B
Went over Usage for the Week #11
Brainstormed previous knowledge about William Shakespeare
Passed out handout of Shakespeare Background - divided up questions for response and took notes over answers from pp. 890-896 in book
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 3/12/19
Finished Shakespeare Background handout from yesterday - filled in the rest as notes
Introduced 5 Parts to any Shakespearean play - Exposition, Rising Action, Crisis, Falling Action, and Resolution
Referred to p. 896 (archaic language)
Introduced characters p. 899
Read Act I, Scene 1, pp. 901-909 in text in parts
Passed out Act I questions
Suggested "No Fear Shakespeare" for Scene 1
Finished Shakespeare Background handout from yesterday - filled in the rest as notes
Introduced 5 Parts to any Shakespearean play - Exposition, Rising Action, Crisis, Falling Action, and Resolution
Referred to p. 896 (archaic language)
Introduced characters p. 899
Read Act I, Scene 1, pp. 901-909 in text in parts
Passed out Act I questions
Suggested "No Fear Shakespeare" for Scene 1
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 3/13/19
Did GUM #13 for warm-up
Went over discussion questions for Act I, Scene 1 of R & J
Memorized quote: "I'll look to like..."
Read aloud in parts pp. 910-923 in R & J
Did GUM #13 for warm-up
Went over discussion questions for Act I, Scene 1 of R & J
Memorized quote: "I'll look to like..."
Read aloud in parts pp. 910-923 in R & J
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 3/14/19
Memorized Famous Quote #1 "I'll look to like..."
Read in parts pp. 918-923 in text
Went over discussion questions for Scenes 2-4 in R & J
Saw movie R & J Part I
Quiz over Usage tomorrow and 10-pt. quiz over R & J Act I, Scenes 1-4
Memorized Famous Quote #1 "I'll look to like..."
Read in parts pp. 918-923 in text
Went over discussion questions for Scenes 2-4 in R & J
Saw movie R & J Part I
Quiz over Usage tomorrow and 10-pt. quiz over R & J Act I, Scenes 1-4
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 3/15/19
Took Usage Quiz #11
Saw rest of R & J movie Act I, Scenes 1-4
Did Kahoot Review Act I, Scenes 1-2
Took R & J Quiz #1
Reviewed first impressions of Lord Capulet, Lady Capulet, Romeo, Benvolio, Mercutio, Tybalt, Nurse, Prince, Juliet
Began reading pp. 923-933 in parts
Took Usage Quiz #11
Saw rest of R & J movie Act I, Scenes 1-4
Did Kahoot Review Act I, Scenes 1-2
Took R & J Quiz #1
Reviewed first impressions of Lord Capulet, Lady Capulet, Romeo, Benvolio, Mercutio, Tybalt, Nurse, Prince, Juliet
Began reading pp. 923-933 in parts
Week 2 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 3/18/19
Went over Usage for the Week #12
Memorized famous quote "O, she doth teach..."
Defined soliloquy - referred to the Balcony Scene as the most famous in all of literature
Read aloud in parts pp. 932-945
Saw video clip of Andy Griffith and the Balcony Scene
Went over Usage for the Week #12
Memorized famous quote "O, she doth teach..."
Defined soliloquy - referred to the Balcony Scene as the most famous in all of literature
Read aloud in parts pp. 932-945
Saw video clip of Andy Griffith and the Balcony Scene
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 3/19/19
Reviewed old quotes and did two new ones: "O Romeo, Romeo..." and "O, speak again..."
Passed out discussion questions for Act II, Scenes 1-3 and assigned to small groups - shared responses
Saw video segment #2 of Act I and part of Act II
Reviewed old quotes and did two new ones: "O Romeo, Romeo..." and "O, speak again..."
Passed out discussion questions for Act II, Scenes 1-3 and assigned to small groups - shared responses
Saw video segment #2 of Act I and part of Act II
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 3/20/19
Reviewed all quotes so far
Did Kahoot review for quiz over Act II of R & J
Took Act II quiz
Went over comma usage on PP
Did a few problems together on Comma Practice Handout w/rules from old grammar book - will complete tomorrow in class
Reviewed all quotes so far
Did Kahoot review for quiz over Act II of R & J
Took Act II quiz
Went over comma usage on PP
Did a few problems together on Comma Practice Handout w/rules from old grammar book - will complete tomorrow in class
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 3/21/19
Did two new quotes: "Love goes toward love..." and "But soft! What light...?"
Read aloud in parts pp. 945-955 in R & J - discussed what were Mercutio's motives for behavior and the nurse's news
Finished up Comma Practice Handout from yesterday w/partner
Did two new quotes: "Love goes toward love..." and "But soft! What light...?"
Read aloud in parts pp. 945-955 in R & J - discussed what were Mercutio's motives for behavior and the nurse's news
Finished up Comma Practice Handout from yesterday w/partner
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 3/22/19
Took Usage Quiz #12
Read aloud in parts pp. 959-966 in R & J
Saw R & J movie portion #3
Took Usage Quiz #12
Read aloud in parts pp. 959-966 in R & J
Saw R & J movie portion #3
Week 3 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 3/25/19
Went over Usage for the Week #13
Corrected Comma Practice Handout
Participated in Kahoot Review for R & J Quiz
Took R & J Quiz #3
Read aloud in parts pp. 967-972 in R & J
Went over Usage for the Week #13
Corrected Comma Practice Handout
Participated in Kahoot Review for R & J Quiz
Took R & J Quiz #3
Read aloud in parts pp. 967-972 in R & J
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 3/26/19
Filled in bubbles for PSAT following Spring Break!
Went over semicolons/colons on PP
Did practice handout over semicolons/colons
Read pp. 972-975 in R & J Act III
Filled in bubbles for PSAT following Spring Break!
Went over semicolons/colons on PP
Did practice handout over semicolons/colons
Read pp. 972-975 in R & J Act III
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 3/27/19
Did Scavenger Hunt with textbook using clues from R & J
Read aloud pp. 972-987? in text (end of Act III)
Did Scavenger Hunt with textbook using clues from R & J
Read aloud pp. 972-987? in text (end of Act III)
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 3/28/19
Took Usage Quiz #13
Did practice quiz over semicolons/colons
Discussed Act III in R & J (questions from text)
Read through p. 994 in Act IV
Took Usage Quiz #13
Did practice quiz over semicolons/colons
Discussed Act III in R & J (questions from text)
Read through p. 994 in Act IV
Week 4 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 4/8/19
Went over Usage for the Week #15
Did Kahoot review (1st Hour only) for Acts III and IV
Did last quote: "Death lies on her..."
Saw movie Part IV in R & J
3rd Hour - same except did not do quote or Kahoot Review
4th Hour - same as 4/28/19 except instead of Usage Quiz #14 went over Usage for the Week #15
Went over Usage for the Week #15
Did Kahoot review (1st Hour only) for Acts III and IV
Did last quote: "Death lies on her..."
Saw movie Part IV in R & J
3rd Hour - same except did not do quote or Kahoot Review
4th Hour - same as 4/28/19 except instead of Usage Quiz #14 went over Usage for the Week #15
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 4/9/19
Read aloud in parts pp. 994-1005 in R & J
Discussed Act IV questions on handout
Reviewed all quotes from R & J
Did Kahoot Review for Acts III and IV in preparation for Thursday's quiz #4
Reviewed concepts for Semicolons/Colons
4th Hour - caught up from Monday's lesson since behind the other classes
Read aloud in parts pp. 994-1005 in R & J
Discussed Act IV questions on handout
Reviewed all quotes from R & J
Did Kahoot Review for Acts III and IV in preparation for Thursday's quiz #4
Reviewed concepts for Semicolons/Colons
4th Hour - caught up from Monday's lesson since behind the other classes
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 4/10/19
1st and 3rd Hours - PSAT
4th Hour - Same as Tuesday's lesson for 1st/3rd Hours
1st and 3rd Hours - PSAT
4th Hour - Same as Tuesday's lesson for 1st/3rd Hours
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 4/11/19
Took Semicolon/Colon Quiz
Took R & J Quiz #4
Read aloud in parts pp. 1009-1024 (Act V)
Took Semicolon/Colon Quiz
Took R & J Quiz #4
Read aloud in parts pp. 1009-1024 (Act V)
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 4/12/19
Took Usage Quiz #15
Read the rest of Act V in R & J pp. 1018-1024
Saw movie Part 5 of R & J
Did Kahoot review for Act V quiz next Tuesday
Took Usage Quiz #15
Read the rest of Act V in R & J pp. 1018-1024
Saw movie Part 5 of R & J
Did Kahoot review for Act V quiz next Tuesday
Week 5 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 4/15/19
1st/3rd Hours - School wide movie and assembly
4th Hour - Went over Usage for the Week #14
Took R & J Quiz #5
Took extensive notes over important items from R & J in preparation for the test on Thursday/Friday
1st/3rd Hours - School wide movie and assembly
4th Hour - Went over Usage for the Week #14
Took R & J Quiz #5
Took extensive notes over important items from R & J in preparation for the test on Thursday/Friday
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 4/16/19
1st/3rd Hours - Same as 4th Hour yesterday
4th Hour - Brainstormed together ideas for "Who's To Blame?"
Discussed basic format for Persuasive Essay for R & J (passed out description and template)
Gave samples of Paragraphs 1-3 for essay
Began writing intro/body. For tomorrow, have hook/thesis and at least 2 body paragraphs complete!
1st/3rd Hours - Same as 4th Hour yesterday
4th Hour - Brainstormed together ideas for "Who's To Blame?"
Discussed basic format for Persuasive Essay for R & J (passed out description and template)
Gave samples of Paragraphs 1-3 for essay
Began writing intro/body. For tomorrow, have hook/thesis and at least 2 body paragraphs complete!
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 4/17/19
1st/3rd Hours - Same as yesterday 4th Hour
4th Hour - Worked on 2nd half of R & J Persuasive Essay - used computers, if ready
Signed up for turnitin.com
1st/3rd Hours - Same as yesterday 4th Hour
4th Hour - Worked on 2nd half of R & J Persuasive Essay - used computers, if ready
Signed up for turnitin.com
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 4/18/19
4th Hour -Took R & J Test
Worked on Persuasive Essay
1st/3rd Hours - Worked on second half of Persuasive Essay for Who's to Blame
Those going on the field trip on Friday took Usage Quiz #14
4th Hour -Took R & J Test
Worked on Persuasive Essay
1st/3rd Hours - Worked on second half of Persuasive Essay for Who's to Blame
Those going on the field trip on Friday took Usage Quiz #14
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 4/19/19
Took Usage Quiz #14
1st/3rd Hours - Took R & J Test
4th Hour - Worked on R & J Persuasive Essay
Took Usage Quiz #14
1st/3rd Hours - Took R & J Test
4th Hour - Worked on R & J Persuasive Essay
Week 6 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 4/22/19
Went over Usage for the Week #16
Showed students OWL Purdue MLA and mel.org for research purposes
Began brainstorming online concerning a suitable narrowed topic for research
3rd/4th Hours - students took R & J who didn't last Friday
Went over Usage for the Week #16
Showed students OWL Purdue MLA and mel.org for research purposes
Began brainstorming online concerning a suitable narrowed topic for research
3rd/4th Hours - students took R & J who didn't last Friday
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 4/23/19
Passed out 9th grade I-Search Packet and went over
Worked on I-Search Source Packet for tomorrow's deadline
Familiarized students with mel.org nuances
Passed out 9th grade I-Search Packet and went over
Worked on I-Search Source Packet for tomorrow's deadline
Familiarized students with mel.org nuances
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 4/24/19
Turned in R & J Essays on turnitin.com and submitted hard copy
Went over Preliminary Outline format for those who are working ahead
Turned in source packet for 10 pts. (deadline)
Turned in R & J Essays on turnitin.com and submitted hard copy
Went over Preliminary Outline format for those who are working ahead
Turned in source packet for 10 pts. (deadline)
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 4/25/19
Worked on outline for research with chrome books
1st and 3rd Hours took Usage Quiz #16
Worked on outline for research with chrome books
1st and 3rd Hours took Usage Quiz #16
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 4/26/19
4th Hour only due to conferences - Took Usage Quiz #16
Worked on research deadlines (outline) and began note cards with PP explanation
4th Hour only due to conferences - Took Usage Quiz #16
Worked on research deadlines (outline) and began note cards with PP explanation
Week 7 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 4/29/19
Went over Usage for the Week #17 (last one)
Went over how to take effective notes in an organized fashion (overhead screen)
Went to library to work on Preliminary Outline for deadline and begin on Note Cards
Went over Usage for the Week #17 (last one)
Went over how to take effective notes in an organized fashion (overhead screen)
Went to library to work on Preliminary Outline for deadline and begin on Note Cards
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 4/30/19
Worked in library on Note Cards for deadline tomorrow! (10 minimum)
Worked in library on Note Cards for deadline tomorrow! (10 minimum)
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 5/1/19
Worked on Note Cards in library (last day to get 10 cards!)
Fulfilled other two previous deadlines (last day for any points) - Source Packet and Outline
Worked on Note Cards in library (last day to get 10 cards!)
Fulfilled other two previous deadlines (last day for any points) - Source Packet and Outline
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 5/2/19
Passed out Sample Intro/Thesis paper and explained hook/thesis from Impact Ideas
Passed out sample Story of My Search for "The Growth of Women's Basketball in the U.S"
Held open discussion of TKM topics in preparation for our upcoming novel
Passed out Sample Intro/Thesis paper and explained hook/thesis from Impact Ideas
Passed out sample Story of My Search for "The Growth of Women's Basketball in the U.S"
Held open discussion of TKM topics in preparation for our upcoming novel
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 5/3/19
Took Usage Quiz #17
Finished TKM Thematic Topic Discussion from yesterday
Passed out Historical Background Sheet and discussed briefly
Made a list of Categories of Prejudice that exist today in society
Turned in Elements of Literature books
Took Usage Quiz #17
Finished TKM Thematic Topic Discussion from yesterday
Passed out Historical Background Sheet and discussed briefly
Made a list of Categories of Prejudice that exist today in society
Turned in Elements of Literature books
Week 8 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 5/6/19
Went over deadlines for Results of My Search and Reflections of My Search
Showed sample Results of My Search on overhead
Introduced Parallel Structure in Writing - did Parallelogrammar Puzzle
Passed out TKM novels
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 1-2 in TKM
Read aloud Ch.1 in TKM - read Ch. 2 for tomorrow
Went over deadlines for Results of My Search and Reflections of My Search
Showed sample Results of My Search on overhead
Introduced Parallel Structure in Writing - did Parallelogrammar Puzzle
Passed out TKM novels
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 1-2 in TKM
Read aloud Ch.1 in TKM - read Ch. 2 for tomorrow
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 5/7/19
Went over Parallel Structure in sentences - did handout for practice
Went over discussion questions for Ch. 1-2 in TKM
Began reading Ch. 3 in TKM - read through Ch. 4 for tomorrow!
Went over Parallel Structure in sentences - did handout for practice
Went over discussion questions for Ch. 1-2 in TKM
Began reading Ch. 3 in TKM - read through Ch. 4 for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 5/8/19
Went over plagiarism with handout and exercise on overhead
Did Quickwrite: Imagine that you are in a position to help out a fellow human being who is much less fortunate than yourself—one who is completely ostracized by society. You realize you may not be able to help, but you try anyway. What would be your attitude toward this task? What would be some advantages in engaging in such an experience? What would be some disadvantages?
Discussed questions for Ch. 3-4
Did vocabulary for Ch. 3-5 in TKM
Read through Ch. 6 in TKM for tomorrow
Went over plagiarism with handout and exercise on overhead
Did Quickwrite: Imagine that you are in a position to help out a fellow human being who is much less fortunate than yourself—one who is completely ostracized by society. You realize you may not be able to help, but you try anyway. What would be your attitude toward this task? What would be some advantages in engaging in such an experience? What would be some disadvantages?
Discussed questions for Ch. 3-4
Did vocabulary for Ch. 3-5 in TKM
Read through Ch. 6 in TKM for tomorrow
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 5/9/19
Went over Ch. 5-6 Discussion Questions for TKM
Read aloud Ch. 7 in class
Read Ch. 8-9 for tomorrow
Worked on Results of My Search and showed for grade (Research)
Went over Ch. 5-6 Discussion Questions for TKM
Read aloud Ch. 7 in class
Read Ch. 8-9 for tomorrow
Worked on Results of My Search and showed for grade (Research)
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 5/10/19
Went over use of Apostrophes in writing
Did practice handout for Apostrophes
Read aloud Ch. 10 in TKM ("One-Shot Finch")
Read for Monday Ch. 11 in TKM
Went over use of Apostrophes in writing
Did practice handout for Apostrophes
Read aloud Ch. 10 in TKM ("One-Shot Finch")
Read for Monday Ch. 11 in TKM
Week 9 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 5/13/19
Showed sample of Reflections of My Search
Worked on revising/editing/typing research paper due Friday!
Read Ch. 12-13 in TKM for tomorrow!
Showed sample of Reflections of My Search
Worked on revising/editing/typing research paper due Friday!
Read Ch. 12-13 in TKM for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 5/14/19
Took Apostrophes practice quiz
Went over vocabulary words on board for Ch. 1-5 - quiz on Friday
Gave handout of Who Am I? Characters from the novel - gave each of the 20 characters a brief description for identification
Discussed Ch. 11-13 in TKM, especially Ch. 11 Mrs. Dubose!
Read through Ch. 16 for Thursday!
Took Apostrophes practice quiz
Went over vocabulary words on board for Ch. 1-5 - quiz on Friday
Gave handout of Who Am I? Characters from the novel - gave each of the 20 characters a brief description for identification
Discussed Ch. 11-13 in TKM, especially Ch. 11 Mrs. Dubose!
Read through Ch. 16 for Thursday!
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 5/15/19
Took Apostrophes Quiz
Worked on I-Search Final Draft with computers
Took Apostrophes Quiz
Worked on I-Search Final Draft with computers
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 5/16/19
Went over Apostrophes Quiz from yesterday and gave retake opportunity by Monday (end of the day)
Took Who Am I? Quiz over TKM characters
Discussed briefly what happened with the Old Sarum Gang from Ch. 15 of TKM
Read aloud Ch. 17 in parts (courtroom scene Part I)
Went over Apostrophes Quiz from yesterday and gave retake opportunity by Monday (end of the day)
Took Who Am I? Quiz over TKM characters
Discussed briefly what happened with the Old Sarum Gang from Ch. 15 of TKM
Read aloud Ch. 17 in parts (courtroom scene Part I)
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 5/17/19
Took TKM Ch. 1-5 Vocabulary Quiz
Read Courtroom Scene Ch. 17-18 of TKM
Passed out handout of discussion questions to go over on Monday
Took TKM Ch. 1-5 Vocabulary Quiz
Read Courtroom Scene Ch. 17-18 of TKM
Passed out handout of discussion questions to go over on Monday
Week 10 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 5/20/19
Went over use of Italics/Quotation Marks on PP
Gave practice handout and went over together
Went over Ch. 17-18 questions for discussion from TKM
Read aloud Ch. 19 in TKM (in parts)
Went over use of Italics/Quotation Marks on PP
Gave practice handout and went over together
Went over Ch. 17-18 questions for discussion from TKM
Read aloud Ch. 19 in TKM (in parts)
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 5/21/19
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 6-14 in TKM
Went over Ch. 19 Q. from handout
Read aloud Ch. 20-21 of TKM
Read Ch. 22-23 in TKM for tomorrow
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 6-14 in TKM
Went over Ch. 19 Q. from handout
Read aloud Ch. 20-21 of TKM
Read Ch. 22-23 in TKM for tomorrow
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 5/22/19
Did quizlet.live for TKM vocab Ch. 6-14
Did Kahoot for Italics/Quotes practice
Gave handout for Critical Analysis: "Analyze how Harper Lee created suspense in the courtroom scene".
Went over how to write the hook/thesis
Assigned hook/thesis for tomorrow!
Did quizlet.live for TKM vocab Ch. 6-14
Did Kahoot for Italics/Quotes practice
Gave handout for Critical Analysis: "Analyze how Harper Lee created suspense in the courtroom scene".
Went over how to write the hook/thesis
Assigned hook/thesis for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 5/23/19
Took practice quiz for Italics/Quotes (real quiz tomorrow!)
Showed sample of body paragraph for Suspense in the Courtroom Critical Analysis
Worked on Body Paragraphs for the suspense paper
Took practice quiz for Italics/Quotes (real quiz tomorrow!)
Showed sample of body paragraph for Suspense in the Courtroom Critical Analysis
Worked on Body Paragraphs for the suspense paper
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 5/24/19
Took Italics/Quotes quiz
Read together "The Hidden Songs of a Secret Soul"
Did "quiz" over the article (not for a grade)
Did quickwrite: "What reaction do you have to Lenny and his wishes to stay in the background? What do you think might be a role that Boo Radley might play later on in the novel?"
Discussed the background of Emmett Till Story
Listened to "The Death of Emmett Till" song/poem by Bob Dylan on YouTube - discussed tone and theme
Read through Ch. 27 for Tuesday!
Took Italics/Quotes quiz
Read together "The Hidden Songs of a Secret Soul"
Did "quiz" over the article (not for a grade)
Did quickwrite: "What reaction do you have to Lenny and his wishes to stay in the background? What do you think might be a role that Boo Radley might play later on in the novel?"
Discussed the background of Emmett Till Story
Listened to "The Death of Emmett Till" song/poem by Bob Dylan on YouTube - discussed tone and theme
Read through Ch. 27 for Tuesday!
Week 11 -
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 5/28/19
Reviewed big events from Ch. 24-27 in TKM
Read together pp. 254-266 in text Ch. 28 climax of the novel (in parts)
Interpreted happenings from the text on 3 x 5 card
If time permitted, reviewed for vocab quiz for Wednesday (quizlet.live)
Reviewed big events from Ch. 24-27 in TKM
Read together pp. 254-266 in text Ch. 28 climax of the novel (in parts)
Interpreted happenings from the text on 3 x 5 card
If time permitted, reviewed for vocab quiz for Wednesday (quizlet.live)
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 5/29/19
Went over use of Hyphens/Dashes in sentences on PP
Did practice handout over hyphens/dashes
Did review on quizlet.live for vocabulary quiz tomorrow over Ch. 6-14 in TKM
Worked on finalizing Courtroom Suspense Paper due Friday!
Went over use of Hyphens/Dashes in sentences on PP
Did practice handout over hyphens/dashes
Did review on quizlet.live for vocabulary quiz tomorrow over Ch. 6-14 in TKM
Worked on finalizing Courtroom Suspense Paper due Friday!
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 5/30/19
Took vocabulary quiz over Ch. 6-14 TKM
Mrs. Munro spoke to class about career opportunities/educational development plans
Did final proof and print out of Suspense in the Courtroom Essays
Saw Part I of TKM movie
Took vocabulary quiz over Ch. 6-14 TKM
Mrs. Munro spoke to class about career opportunities/educational development plans
Did final proof and print out of Suspense in the Courtroom Essays
Saw Part I of TKM movie
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 5/31/19
Watched Part II of TKM movie
Went over vocabulary quizzes from yesterday
Watched Part II of TKM movie
Went over vocabulary quizzes from yesterday
Week 12 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 6/3/19
Watched Part III of TKM movie
Watched Part III of TKM movie
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 6/4/19
Did Kahoot Review for Hyphens/Dashes Quiz tomorrow
Saw "The Song of the Mockingbird" (the making of the movie)
Passed out "TKM Important Concepts" handout and took notes for TKM Test on Thursday!
Did Kahoot Review for Hyphens/Dashes Quiz tomorrow
Saw "The Song of the Mockingbird" (the making of the movie)
Passed out "TKM Important Concepts" handout and took notes for TKM Test on Thursday!
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 6/5/19
Took Hyphens/Dashes Quiz
Finished discussing Big Issues from TKM
Passed out English 9B Review Sheet and mentioned outside reading to do prior to test
Watched "What is Rhetorical Analysis?" YouTube clip and Ethos/Pathos/Logos clip on YouTube
Related to Atticus' closing argument (w/handout)
Took Hyphens/Dashes Quiz
Finished discussing Big Issues from TKM
Passed out English 9B Review Sheet and mentioned outside reading to do prior to test
Watched "What is Rhetorical Analysis?" YouTube clip and Ethos/Pathos/Logos clip on YouTube
Related to Atticus' closing argument (w/handout)
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 6/6/19
Went over quizzes from yesterday over Hyphens/Dashes
Took TKM Test
Went over quizzes from yesterday over Hyphens/Dashes
Took TKM Test
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 6/7/19
Went over English 9B Exam Review - took notes
Played review game for final
Went over English 9B Exam Review - took notes
Played review game for final
Week 13 -
Week 1 - Start of 3rd Trimester
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 3/12/18
Went over General Classroom Guidelines
Went over Emergency Procedures together/practiced lockdowns
Passed out English 9B Course Syllabus and went over together
Went over Usage for the Week #4
Took Part I of English 9B Pretest
Went over General Classroom Guidelines
Went over Emergency Procedures together/practiced lockdowns
Passed out English 9B Course Syllabus and went over together
Went over Usage for the Week #4
Took Part I of English 9B Pretest
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 3/13/18
Warmed up with GUM #13 (Shakespeare)
Brainstormed prior knowledge of Shakespeare and his works
Handed out Shakespeare Background sheet and filled in answers 1-26
Finished English 9B Pretest
Warmed up with GUM #13 (Shakespeare)
Brainstormed prior knowledge of Shakespeare and his works
Handed out Shakespeare Background sheet and filled in answers 1-26
Finished English 9B Pretest
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 3/14/18
Introduced 5 Parts of any Shakespearean plan
Referred to p. 896 archaic words
Began R & J pp. 901-909 in parts (read aloud)
Passed out Act I, Scenes 1-5 handout (answered questions Scene 1 together)
Introduced 5 Parts of any Shakespearean plan
Referred to p. 896 archaic words
Began R & J pp. 901-909 in parts (read aloud)
Passed out Act I, Scenes 1-5 handout (answered questions Scene 1 together)
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 3/15/18
Memorized first R & J quote: "I'll look to like..."
Read pp. 910-923 in text in parts
Filled in answers to Act I, Scenes 2-4 if time permitted
Did GUM #14 (R & J) if time permitted
Memorized first R & J quote: "I'll look to like..."
Read pp. 910-923 in text in parts
Filled in answers to Act I, Scenes 2-4 if time permitted
Did GUM #14 (R & J) if time permitted
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 3/16/18
Took Usage Quiz #11
Did Kahoot Quiz over R & J Act I, Scenes 1-2
Reviewed "I'll look to like..." quote
Saw R & J video of Act I, Scenes 1-4
Talked about 1st impressions of main characters in the play so far
Became familiar with No Fear Shakespeare online - resource to use for help in understanding R & J
Took Usage Quiz #11
Did Kahoot Quiz over R & J Act I, Scenes 1-2
Reviewed "I'll look to like..." quote
Saw R & J video of Act I, Scenes 1-4
Talked about 1st impressions of main characters in the play so far
Became familiar with No Fear Shakespeare online - resource to use for help in understanding R & J
Week 2 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 3/19/18
Went over Usage for the Week #12
Took R & J Quiz #1
Reviewed quote: "I'll look to like..."
Began new quote: "O, she doth teach..." and passed out Quotation Sheets
Read aloud in parts pp. 923-933 in R & J
Distributed one of each of the following to students to make a T-Chart:
A) Parents should make decisions about their children's lives
B) Parents have a responsibility to influence their child's decision on whom to marry
Discussed issues as a whole group
Went over Usage for the Week #12
Took R & J Quiz #1
Reviewed quote: "I'll look to like..."
Began new quote: "O, she doth teach..." and passed out Quotation Sheets
Read aloud in parts pp. 923-933 in R & J
Distributed one of each of the following to students to make a T-Chart:
A) Parents should make decisions about their children's lives
B) Parents have a responsibility to influence their child's decision on whom to marry
Discussed issues as a whole group
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 3/20/18
Defined "soliloquy" and explained the Balcony Scene as the most popular soliloquy in all of literature
Read aloud pp. 934-945 in textbook
Memorized two new quotes: "But soft! What light..."
"O speak again, bright angel!"
Saw Andy Griffith YouTube of the Balcony Scene
Passed out questions for discussion Act II, Scenes 1-3 - discussed in class
Defined "soliloquy" and explained the Balcony Scene as the most popular soliloquy in all of literature
Read aloud pp. 934-945 in textbook
Memorized two new quotes: "But soft! What light..."
"O speak again, bright angel!"
Saw Andy Griffith YouTube of the Balcony Scene
Passed out questions for discussion Act II, Scenes 1-3 - discussed in class
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 3/21/18
Reviewed quotes so far in R & J
Went over new quote: "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?"
Saw video segment #2 in R & J
Did Kahoot Review for quiz tomorrow
Finished discussing T-Charts from Monday - "Parents should make decisions about their children's lives."
"Parents should have a say in whom their children eventually marry."
Reviewed quotes so far in R & J
Went over new quote: "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?"
Saw video segment #2 in R & J
Did Kahoot Review for quiz tomorrow
Finished discussing T-Charts from Monday - "Parents should make decisions about their children's lives."
"Parents should have a say in whom their children eventually marry."
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 3/22/18
Took R & J Quiz #2
Went over Comma Usage on PP
Handed out comma practice handout - did some together and assigned rest for homework with a partner
Used old grammar books - must identify the rule associated with the sentences!
Took R & J Quiz #2
Went over Comma Usage on PP
Handed out comma practice handout - did some together and assigned rest for homework with a partner
Used old grammar books - must identify the rule associated with the sentences!
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 3/23/18
Took Usage Quiz #12
Read R & J pp. 945-955 in parts
Finished Comma Practice Handout - corrected in class
Took Usage Quiz #12
Read R & J pp. 945-955 in parts
Finished Comma Practice Handout - corrected in class
Week 3 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 3/26/18
Went over Usage for the Week #13
Read aloud pp. 959-966 in R & J (in parts)
Viewed Part III of movie up to the crisis of the play
Went over Usage for the Week #13
Read aloud pp. 959-966 in R & J (in parts)
Viewed Part III of movie up to the crisis of the play
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 3/27/18
Filled in Bubble Sheets for PSAT Test!
Took Kahoot practice quiz for Acts II and III in R & J
Took R & J Quiz #3
Did quote: "For thou wilt lie upon the wings of night..."
Read pp. 967-977 (homework if not completed in class)
Filled in Bubble Sheets for PSAT Test!
Took Kahoot practice quiz for Acts II and III in R & J
Took R & J Quiz #3
Did quote: "For thou wilt lie upon the wings of night..."
Read pp. 967-977 (homework if not completed in class)
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 3/28/18
Read aloud in parts pp. 977-987 in R & J and discussed scenes together
Did E. C. Scavenger Hunt in 5 small groups using textbook
Read aloud in parts pp. 977-987 in R & J and discussed scenes together
Did E. C. Scavenger Hunt in 5 small groups using textbook
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 3/29/18
Took Usage Quiz #13
Read pp. 990-994 in R & J in parts
Saw movie Part IV in R & J
Passed out Act III questions for discussion to answer
Took Usage Quiz #13
Read pp. 990-994 in R & J in parts
Saw movie Part IV in R & J
Passed out Act III questions for discussion to answer
Week 4 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 4/9/18
Went over Usage for the Week #15
Did Kahoot review for tomorrow's R & J Quiz #4
Did new quote: "Death lies on her..."
Read aloud in parts Act IV, Scenes 2-5 pp. 994-1005
Went over Semicolon/Colon PP together
Went over Usage for the Week #15
Did Kahoot review for tomorrow's R & J Quiz #4
Did new quote: "Death lies on her..."
Read aloud in parts Act IV, Scenes 2-5 pp. 994-1005
Went over Semicolon/Colon PP together
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 4/10/18
Handed out Semicolon/Colon practice and went over together after best attempt
Took R & J Quiz #4
Read aloud pp. 1009-1016 in Act V of R & J
Handed out Semicolon/Colon practice and went over together after best attempt
Took R & J Quiz #4
Read aloud pp. 1009-1016 in Act V of R & J
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 4/11/18
PSAT Testing!
PSAT Testing!
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 4/12/18
Gave Semicolon/Colon Pre-Quiz - practice before the real deal!
Read rest of R & J through p. 1024
Saw video segment #5 in R & J
Discussed Act V issues (discussion questions that are most relevant)
Gave Semicolon/Colon Pre-Quiz - practice before the real deal!
Read rest of R & J through p. 1024
Saw video segment #5 in R & J
Discussed Act V issues (discussion questions that are most relevant)
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 4/13/18
Took Usage Quiz #14
Went over Discussion Questions for Act V R & J
Did Kahoot Review for #5 Quiz
Took R & J Quiz #5
Began taking notes over important concepts in preparation for the test next Wednesday!
Took Usage Quiz #14
Went over Discussion Questions for Act V R & J
Did Kahoot Review for #5 Quiz
Took R & J Quiz #5
Began taking notes over important concepts in preparation for the test next Wednesday!
Week 5 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 4/16/18
Went over Usage for the Week #15
Took Semicolon/Colon Quiz
Finished going over R & J Notes for test on Wednesday
Passed out Brainstorming Handout for R & J Who Is To Blame? Essay and discussed
Signed into Turnitin.com and got Header ready for paper - joined class
Went over Usage for the Week #15
Took Semicolon/Colon Quiz
Finished going over R & J Notes for test on Wednesday
Passed out Brainstorming Handout for R & J Who Is To Blame? Essay and discussed
Signed into Turnitin.com and got Header ready for paper - joined class
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 4/17/18
Went over semicolon/colon quiz from yesterday
Passed out Persuasive Essay Template and format handouts - gave example up on overhead
Wrote first three paragraphs for essay in class
Went over semicolon/colon quiz from yesterday
Passed out Persuasive Essay Template and format handouts - gave example up on overhead
Wrote first three paragraphs for essay in class
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 4/18/18
Took R & J Test
Finished first draft of Persuasive Essay for R & J
Took R & J Test
Finished first draft of Persuasive Essay for R & J
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 4/19/18
Went over R & J Tests from yesterday
Peer revised and edited R & J Persuasive Essays in the library
Went over R & J Tests from yesterday
Peer revised and edited R & J Persuasive Essays in the library
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 4/20/18
Took Usage Quiz #15
Went over OWL Purdue and mel.org websites to familiarize students with research procedures
Passed out I-Search Packets and gave specs for the research process
Took Usage Quiz #15
Went over OWL Purdue and mel.org websites to familiarize students with research procedures
Passed out I-Search Packets and gave specs for the research process
Week 6 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 4/23/18
Went over Usage for the Week #16
Passed out packet for I-Search - initial step in the research process - finding 4 sources for topic/main question/sub-questions/prior knowledge
Went to library to work on packet for research
Went over Usage for the Week #16
Passed out packet for I-Search - initial step in the research process - finding 4 sources for topic/main question/sub-questions/prior knowledge
Went to library to work on packet for research
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 4/24/18
Discussed Preliminary Outline for Research - importance of it and format
Explained sections of essay
Turned in initial packet for deadline of paper - 10 pts.
Worked on Preliminary Outline if finished
Discussed Preliminary Outline for Research - importance of it and format
Explained sections of essay
Turned in initial packet for deadline of paper - 10 pts.
Worked on Preliminary Outline if finished
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 4/25/18
Completed source packet for I-Search (deadline was yesterday)
Worked on Preliminary Outline (deadline tomorrow)
If accomplished all tasks, worked on Note Cards from sources
Completed source packet for I-Search (deadline was yesterday)
Worked on Preliminary Outline (deadline tomorrow)
If accomplished all tasks, worked on Note Cards from sources
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 4/26/18
Went over how to organize Note Cards for Research
Went to library to work on Preliminary Outline Deadline and begin on Note Cards
Went over how to organize Note Cards for Research
Went to library to work on Preliminary Outline Deadline and begin on Note Cards
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 4/27/18
Took Usage Quiz #16
Went to library to work on Note Cards (10 needed for Monday's deadline)
Took Usage Quiz #16
Went to library to work on Note Cards (10 needed for Monday's deadline)
Week 7 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 4/30/18
Went over Usage for the Week #17
Showed sample of Intro/Thesis for next deadline (Hook/Thesis and Story of My Search - Wednesday)
Worked on Note Card deadline (10 minimum due today!)
Went over Usage for the Week #17
Showed sample of Intro/Thesis for next deadline (Hook/Thesis and Story of My Search - Wednesday)
Worked on Note Card deadline (10 minimum due today!)
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 5/1/18
Passed out sample Intro/Thesis paper to see different types of "hooks" made from Impact Ideas from Cards
Passed out sample Story of My Search for "The Growth of Women's Basketball in the United States"
Held discussion of TKM topics in preparation for the study of our novel
Passed out sample Intro/Thesis paper to see different types of "hooks" made from Impact Ideas from Cards
Passed out sample Story of My Search for "The Growth of Women's Basketball in the United States"
Held discussion of TKM topics in preparation for the study of our novel
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 5/2/18
Discussed thematic topics from yesterday's discussion
Passed out Historical Background Sheet and discussed briefly
Made a list of categories of prejudice that exist today and put on board
Passed out books/took #'s
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 1-2 of TKM
Read a portion of TKM Ch. 1 aloud - read Ch. 2 for tomorrow!
Discussed thematic topics from yesterday's discussion
Passed out Historical Background Sheet and discussed briefly
Made a list of categories of prejudice that exist today and put on board
Passed out books/took #'s
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 1-2 of TKM
Read a portion of TKM Ch. 1 aloud - read Ch. 2 for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 5/3/18
Talked about next research deadline - The Results of My Search
Went over Parallelism in Writing - used "puzzle" to help understand the concept
Discussed Ch. 1-2 of TKM with discussion questions
Read aloud a portion of Ch. 3 in TKM in parts and read through Ch. 4 for tomorrow
Talked about next research deadline - The Results of My Search
Went over Parallelism in Writing - used "puzzle" to help understand the concept
Discussed Ch. 1-2 of TKM with discussion questions
Read aloud a portion of Ch. 3 in TKM in parts and read through Ch. 4 for tomorrow
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 5/4/18
Took Usage Quiz #17
Did practice with parallelism (handout0
Did Quickwrite from TKM - "Imagine that you are in a position to help out a fellow human being who is much less fortunate than yourself—one who is completely ostracized by society. You realize you may not be able to help, but you try anyway. What would be your attitude toward this task? What would be some advantages in engaging in such an experience? What would be some disadvantages?"
Held discussion about Ch. 3-4 questions in TKM
Went over vocab for Ch. 3-5 in TKM
Took Usage Quiz #17
Did practice with parallelism (handout0
Did Quickwrite from TKM - "Imagine that you are in a position to help out a fellow human being who is much less fortunate than yourself—one who is completely ostracized by society. You realize you may not be able to help, but you try anyway. What would be your attitude toward this task? What would be some advantages in engaging in such an experience? What would be some disadvantages?"
Held discussion about Ch. 3-4 questions in TKM
Went over vocab for Ch. 3-5 in TKM
Week 8 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 5/7/18
Introduced Apostrophes in writing and did practice handout
Read together "The Hidden Songs of a Secret Soul"
Did "quiz" over the article 1-10 for practice
Did Quickwrite: "What reaction do you have to Lenny and his wishes to remain in the background? What do you think might be a possible role that Boo Radley might play
later on in the novel?
Read a portion of Ch. 7 aloud in class
Read through Ch. 9 for tomorrow!
Introduced Apostrophes in writing and did practice handout
Read together "The Hidden Songs of a Secret Soul"
Did "quiz" over the article 1-10 for practice
Did Quickwrite: "What reaction do you have to Lenny and his wishes to remain in the background? What do you think might be a possible role that Boo Radley might play
later on in the novel?
Read a portion of Ch. 7 aloud in class
Read through Ch. 9 for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 5/8/18
Went over "Plagiarism Explained" handout and citation "story" to understand about the ways to avoid plagiarism
Went over 1-10 To Document or Not to Document PP for understanding
Worked on Results of My Search phase of the research paper
Went over "Plagiarism Explained" handout and citation "story" to understand about the ways to avoid plagiarism
Went over 1-10 To Document or Not to Document PP for understanding
Worked on Results of My Search phase of the research paper
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 5/9/18
Took practice Apostrophes Quiz
Read aloud Ch. 10 in TKM ("One-Shot Finch") pp. 89-99
In small groups, discussed list of 20 main characters for Who Am I? Quiz coming up on Friday
Read Ch. 11 for tomorrow (Mrs. Dubose)
Took practice Apostrophes Quiz
Read aloud Ch. 10 in TKM ("One-Shot Finch") pp. 89-99
In small groups, discussed list of 20 main characters for Who Am I? Quiz coming up on Friday
Read Ch. 11 for tomorrow (Mrs. Dubose)
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 5/10/18
Showed sample "Reflections of My Search" on overhead (deadline tomorrow!)
Took Apostrophes Quiz 1-12 and corrected in class
Went over Italics/Quotes on PP and did practice handout
Discussed Ch. 11 Mrs. Dubose
Showed sample "Reflections of My Search" on overhead (deadline tomorrow!)
Took Apostrophes Quiz 1-12 and corrected in class
Went over Italics/Quotes on PP and did practice handout
Discussed Ch. 11 Mrs. Dubose
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 5/11/18
Took Who Am I? Quiz
Did quizlet.live for review for vocab on Tuesday Ch. 1-5 vocab
Read a portion of Ch. 14 in TKM
Turned in deadline for conclusion/reflections of my search (5 pts.)
Took Who Am I? Quiz
Did quizlet.live for review for vocab on Tuesday Ch. 1-5 vocab
Read a portion of Ch. 14 in TKM
Turned in deadline for conclusion/reflections of my search (5 pts.)
Week 9 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 5/14/18
Worked on I-Search - revising, editing, typing of paper, including in-text citations and Works Cited Page
Worked on I-Search - revising, editing, typing of paper, including in-text citations and Works Cited Page
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 5/15/18
Discussed Ch. 15-16 briefly from last night's reading
Read aloud in parts Ch. 17 of TKM (beginning of the courtroom scene)
Did quizlet.live for review for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz
Discussed Ch. 15-16 briefly from last night's reading
Read aloud in parts Ch. 17 of TKM (beginning of the courtroom scene)
Did quizlet.live for review for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 5/16/18
Went over Ch. 17 discussion questions from yesterday's reading
Read aloud Ch. 18 in TKM
Discussion questions over Ch. 18 - small group
Took Ch. 1-5 TKM vocab quiz
Went over Ch. 17 discussion questions from yesterday's reading
Read aloud Ch. 18 in TKM
Discussion questions over Ch. 18 - small group
Took Ch. 1-5 TKM vocab quiz
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 5/17/18
Read aloud Ch. 19 in TKM
Filled in responses to discussion questions for Ch. 19
Went over vocab for Ch. 6-14 in TKM
Did practice Kahoot review for quiz tomorrow over Italics/Quotes
Read aloud Ch. 19 in TKM
Filled in responses to discussion questions for Ch. 19
Went over vocab for Ch. 6-14 in TKM
Did practice Kahoot review for quiz tomorrow over Italics/Quotes
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 5/18/18
Took Italics/Quotes quiz
Went over specs for I-Search on board
Revised/Proofed/Typed Final Draft of I-Search
Took Italics/Quotes quiz
Went over specs for I-Search on board
Revised/Proofed/Typed Final Draft of I-Search
Week 10 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 5/21/18
Went over Ch. 6-14 vocab words on board - matched definitions in review mode
Read aloud Ch. 20-21 in TKM - suspense in the courtroom
Brainstormed ideas for writing prompt - How did the author create suspense in the courtroom scene in TKM?
Went over Ch. 6-14 vocab words on board - matched definitions in review mode
Read aloud Ch. 20-21 in TKM - suspense in the courtroom
Brainstormed ideas for writing prompt - How did the author create suspense in the courtroom scene in TKM?
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 5/22/18
Did quizlet.live for practice for Thursday's vocabulary quiz over Ch. 6-14 in TKM
Introduced 5-paragraph essay for Suspense in the Courtroom Scene
Wrote "Hook/Thesis" and 1st body paragraph minimum
Did quizlet.live for practice for Thursday's vocabulary quiz over Ch. 6-14 in TKM
Introduced 5-paragraph essay for Suspense in the Courtroom Scene
Wrote "Hook/Thesis" and 1st body paragraph minimum
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 5/23/18
Went over brief background of the Emmett Till story
Listened to "The Death of Emmett Till" poem/song sung by Bob Dylan - analyzed for rhythm, tone, content, tie-in to TKM
Introduced hyphens/dashes in writing using PP
Did practice handout for hyphens/dashes
Worked on 1st draft of Courtroom Scene Suspense Essay due Friday
Went over brief background of the Emmett Till story
Listened to "The Death of Emmett Till" poem/song sung by Bob Dylan - analyzed for rhythm, tone, content, tie-in to TKM
Introduced hyphens/dashes in writing using PP
Did practice handout for hyphens/dashes
Worked on 1st draft of Courtroom Scene Suspense Essay due Friday
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 5/24/18
Discussed Ch. 24-27 in TKM (big events)
Read aloud in parts Ch. 28 (climax of the novel)
Responded to the chapter on 3 x 5 card (what happened?)
Took vocab quiz Ch. 6-14 in TKM
Have 1st draft of suspense essay done for tomorrow!
Discussed Ch. 24-27 in TKM (big events)
Read aloud in parts Ch. 28 (climax of the novel)
Responded to the chapter on 3 x 5 card (what happened?)
Took vocab quiz Ch. 6-14 in TKM
Have 1st draft of suspense essay done for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 5/25/18
Did Scavenger Hunt #1 for TKM for Extra Credit
Worked on Courtroom Scene Suspense Essay - 1st draft - (5 pts.)
Did Scavenger Hunt #1 for TKM for Extra Credit
Worked on Courtroom Scene Suspense Essay - 1st draft - (5 pts.)
Week 11 -
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 5/29/18
Went over vocab quizzes from the other day Ch. 6-14
Passed back old papers
Saw Part I of TKM movie
Went over vocab quizzes from the other day Ch. 6-14
Passed back old papers
Saw Part I of TKM movie
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 5/30/18
Did practice handout for Hyphens/Dashes 1-8
Saw Part II of TKM movie
Did practice handout for Hyphens/Dashes 1-8
Saw Part II of TKM movie
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 5/31/18
Did Kahoot practice for Hyphens/Dashes for quiz prep
Saw TKM movie Part III (1st Hour saw half of "Song of the Mockingbird" - the making of the movie)
Did Kahoot practice for Hyphens/Dashes for quiz prep
Saw TKM movie Part III (1st Hour saw half of "Song of the Mockingbird" - the making of the movie)
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 6/1/18
Took Hyphens/Dashes Quiz
Saw rest of "The Song of the Mockingbird" (the making of the movie)
Took notes over the major elements of the novel in preparation for the test next week (handout)
Took Hyphens/Dashes Quiz
Saw rest of "The Song of the Mockingbird" (the making of the movie)
Took notes over the major elements of the novel in preparation for the test next week (handout)
Week 12 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 6/4/18
Listened to "What Is Rhetorical Analysis?" video clip on YouTube - wrote down definition on 3 x 5 card
Listened to and watched "Ethos, Pathos, & Logos in Persuasion/Advertising/Writing on YouTube - discussed definitions of these three devices used in persuasion
Watched the closing argument again of Atticus' defending Tom from TKM
Analyzed ideas from the closing argument and divided the ideas into Logos, Pathos, Ethos on handout
Listened to "What Is Rhetorical Analysis?" video clip on YouTube - wrote down definition on 3 x 5 card
Listened to and watched "Ethos, Pathos, & Logos in Persuasion/Advertising/Writing on YouTube - discussed definitions of these three devices used in persuasion
Watched the closing argument again of Atticus' defending Tom from TKM
Analyzed ideas from the closing argument and divided the ideas into Logos, Pathos, Ethos on handout
Assignments for English 9B - Tuesday, 6/5/18
Analyzed two commercials for rhetorical elements
Identified examples of Logos/Pathos/Ethos from Atticus' closing argument
Went over use of Parentheses in writing PP - did practice handout
Passed out Parallelism Worksheet to do for tomorrow - practice only!
Analyzed two commercials for rhetorical elements
Identified examples of Logos/Pathos/Ethos from Atticus' closing argument
Went over use of Parentheses in writing PP - did practice handout
Passed out Parallelism Worksheet to do for tomorrow - practice only!
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 6/6/18
Went over Parallel Structure Handout from yesterday - filled in corrections, if needed
Took TKM Test
Turned TKM books in
Went over Parallel Structure Handout from yesterday - filled in corrections, if needed
Took TKM Test
Turned TKM books in
Assignments for English 9B - Thursday, 6/7/18
Reviewed for Final Exam using review sheet
Played Review Game for English 9B Final Exam (teams)
Reviewed for Final Exam using review sheet
Played Review Game for English 9B Final Exam (teams)
Assignments for English 9B - Friday, 6/8/18
Finished Final Exam Review from yesterday - review game format
Did practice with punctuation and parallelism
Went over TKM Tests from the other day
Finished Final Exam Review from yesterday - review game format
Did practice with punctuation and parallelism
Went over TKM Tests from the other day
Week 13 -
Assignments for English 9B - Monday, 6/11/18
1st Hour - Reviewed for Final Exams Hours 2-3
3rd Hour - Took Final Exam
1st Hour - Reviewed for Final Exams Hours 2-3
3rd Hour - Took Final Exam
Assignments for English 9B - Wednesday, 6/13/18
1st Hour - Took Final Exam! Have a great summer!
1st Hour - Took Final Exam! Have a great summer!