Poetry Compared and Argument

English 8 students looked at a text about African traditions that slaves brought with them…

September 26, 2018

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English 8 students looked at a text about African traditions that slaves brought with them to America. We will finish tracing the argument tomorrow, then apply it to Nightjohn.

English I Honors students finished going over some of the basic steps they’ll be taking to analyze poems.

Homework

  • English 8: 
    • work on the article of the week as necessary.
  • English I Honors: 
    • work on the article of the week as necessary;
    • complete 2-5 diagnostic questions on IXL;
    • work on the vocabulary from the AOW that is on Quizlet.

Standards for Today

English 8
  • RI-11.2 Analyze and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
English I Honors
  • RL-9.1 Determine the figurative and connotative meanings of words and phrases; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.

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