9th-Watch this video to more completely understand author's purpose.  We will continue our work in our texts.

 

11th-Close reading (annotate) Franklin's Speech in the Convention. Consider why Franklin chooses to illustrate his point in paragraph 1 by referring to a "certain French lady." What is the effect of this quotation? Write your thoughts on the bottom of page 44. We will continue this work in class.

 

9th-Free write; Individual writing conferences; SSR.  Remember I am available any day during lunch or after school to help you, or review your grades/assignments 

 

11th-Free write; Individual writing conferences; SSR. Remember I am available any day during lunch or after school to help you, or review your grades/assignments 

2-14-2018

 

9th grade; SSR with your February Independent Reading Book. Please have your reading log in your Work Folder, filled out.  (9-6, if library is available, we will go. You will receive your log then)

 

11th grade; SSR with your February Independent Reading Book.  Please have your reading log in your Work Folder, filled out.

12-13-18

9th grade: Continue novel study in class; plot map; vocabulary words. Word root cards are late, but will be accepted for partial points.  

 

11th grade: textbook, pg. 39. "It's Your Right" 2 min. speech (in-class work); Presentations will be scheduled. Word root cards are late, but will be accepted for partial points.

2-12-18

9th-Text book; pg. 12+ "A Quilt of a Country"; finding analogy, finding author's purpose, annotating; work done in class.  

 

11th- Text book; pg. 38+ "Bill of Rights"; writing 2nd draft today on selected amendment; extended definition; work done in class.