English I students worked on 5.1, which is the famous party scene in which Romeo finally meets Juliet. Our focus for the day was on the hidden stage instructions that guide actors and directors in...
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Queen Mab
1.2 and Questions
English 8 students went through some of the questions for "Tears of Autumn" before we begin using it as a model for redesigning/reconceptualizing our plan of attack for the TDA portion of the...
1.1 and Final Reading
English 8 students finished up (in theory) their reading of "Tears of Autumn," annotating for three things: The main character’s expectations for the arranged marriage (echoing our activating...
Starting R&J and Continuing “Tears”
English 8 students continued reading "The Tears of Autumn." Students should how have only the last page and a half to read and to annotate for tomorrow. English I students began actually...
Prologue Completion and Initial Reading
English I students completed the prologue with the discovery that it is, in fact, a sonnet. Afterward, we went over the basics of Shakespeare's language and the characters of the play, both of which...
R&J Beginning and Story Front-loading
English 8 students had some front-loading for the next story we read in the immigration unit eighth-grade students are currently working on. We practiced group discussion and collaboration in...
Oplatek 2022
Every year I share with students a lovely seasonal tradition from Poland. Today was a great day as a result.
Subordinate Clauses and Embedded Quotes
English 8 students worked on the final major project of the quarter, which involves improved quote embedding and plagiarism awareness/avoidance. English I students continued with the three-day...
First Play and Completed Embedded Quotes
Final Game Prep and Quote Embedding
English 8 students worked on integrating quotes for Schaffer paragraphs. English I students had their final day of game preparation. [gallery columns="2" size="medium" type="rectangular"...
Game Planning and More Reciprocal Teaching
Fourth- and fifth-period students worked on their Odyssey games. Some of the students are getting incredibly creative with their games. We're all looking forward to playing them next week. Sixth and...
