Staging and Voice

Staging and Voice

English 8 students began acting out The Diary of Anne Frank today. We worked on all the thought and preparation we have to go through to make sure our presentation will be accurate. We explored ideas about staging, props, and blocking. English I students finished up...
First Day Back

First Day Back

Students in English 8 began their last unit on The Diary of Anne Frank. We went through an anticipation guide to help put students in Anne’s place to see what she was facing. English I students began To Kill a Mockingbird, which will likely be our last unit. We...
Finishing Anne

Finishing Anne

13 school days left English 8 finished reading The Diary of Anne Frank today and examined how the story arcs back to the opening scene. While we have finished reading the actual text, we’ll be working on the play in various activities throughout most of the...
Anne Frank and Flies

Anne Frank and Flies

16 school days left English 8 continued on Anne Frank; English I continued on Lord of the Flies. Presentations are coming soon. The second session for ELA testing will be tomorrow. Homework is the same as yesterday and the day...