English 8 Strategies students completed their short collaborative learning exercise on commas. We’ll have some practice tomorrow.

English I Honors students continued working on their respective books.

Homework

• English I Honors: 
  • fourth period students:
    • continue working on your Lord of the Flies vocabulary;
    • evaluate the “Roger and the Stones” writing assignment.
  • sixth period students: continue reading To Kill a Mockingbird through chapter 16.
  • students who missed the practice test due to the Beta Club trip are encouraged to use the following prompt for practice:
    • Your principal wants to invite a special guest to speak to all the students about the value of hard work, and is trying to decide which person to bring in: a scientist or an athlete. Which speaker would you pick to come to your school to talk about the value of hard work, and why?
    • We should invite a scientist. We should invite an athlete.
    • Write an essay in which you give reasons for your choice and explain why your choice is better than the other option. Be sure to include details and examples to support your reasons.