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Fragments and the Dramatic End

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Second period finished watching Romeo + Juliet. We watched an abreviated version today, skipping several scenes in order to finish the film today. Everyone groaned at the Hollywood-ization of the ending.

Second period will be finishing up the discussion of R&J Thursday. For that discussion, they are to prepare notes (including citations) for the following questions, presented by Mrs. Schrader, one of our District Instructional Facilitator :

  1. Juliet says, “I must love my loathed enemy.” Why does she act like she has no choice in the matter?
  2. How are the themes of fate and retribution exemplified?
  3. The nurse and Friar Laurence both conspire to help the young lovers but for different reasons.  What do you think their reasons are?

First, fourth, and sixth periods worked on editing for sentence fragments. First period completed editing for run-on sentences as well.

Homework
  • First, fourth, and sixth: none.
  • Second period:
    • Chapters 1-3 of Lord of the Flies for Thursday;
    • Discussion question preparation for Thursday.

Editing and Reviewing

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First, fourth, and sixth periods ended units on an excerpt from Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. We’ll be having a very short selection test tomorrow.

Second period worked on editing their second drafts. We spent a little time concentrating on the lead, but we also looked at content gaps again.

Homework
  • First period:
    • study for the selection test.
    • re-write assignment on a personally influencial book.
  • Fourth and sixth periods:
    • questions 1-7 (pg 470);
    • “Autobiography” side of handout (sixth period only; fourth period completed in class);
    • study for the selection test.
  • Second period: complete edits and create third draft.