Quote Integration and Theme

Quote Integration and Theme

English I Students worked on increasing their mastery of concrete details by learning how to use quotes more effectively. We went over three steps to integrate quotes more effectively (Download) and had a little practice as a class, as groups, and as individuals....
PSAT and Project

PSAT and Project

English 8 students worked on their theme project for Nightjohn. English I students worked on logic puzzles as the vast majority of students were taking the PSAT. HomeworkEnglish 8:  work on Nightjohn/theme project as needed; work on the article of the week as...
Metaphors and Theme

Metaphors and Theme

English I Honors students looked at metaphors and how they work — the vehicle provides new meaning to the tenor. If you don’t know what that means, ask a student from English I: they know now. English 8 students finished up Nightjohn with a small project...