English 8 began the second phase of the research project: using the research we worked on last week to create an informational essay. We’re working with the following framework:

• Paragraph 1: Introduction
• Paragraph 2: Background
• Paragraph 3: Heroic Acts
• Paragraph 4: Why is this person a hero for doing what he/she does?

We’ll be working on this through the rest of the week (or at least until Wednesday).

English I students finished up 1.5, looking at a couple of passages:

We also discovered the hidden sonnet in the scene:

Homework

• English 8 Studies: none.
• English I Honors: 
  • complete the study guide for act one (on Classroom);
  • complete the gerund/participle practice;
  • prepare for Wednesday’s test on act one.