First and fifth periods continued with the choice unit by looking at how some decisions are that appear insignificant life changing. We read a text on the tragedy of the Titanic, paying attention to...
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Bibliographies and Debates
First and fifth periods completed W. D. Myers' Monster with a debate today on whether or not the main character, Steve Harmon, actually received a just sentence. We'll be turning Monday to your...
Finishing and Continuing
First and fifth periods finished Monster and began preparing for tomorrow's debate about whether the main character, Steve Harmon, received a fair verdict or not. Second and fourth periods worked on...
Case Closed and Research Continues
First and fifth periods concluded their dramatic in-class interpretative study of the legal proceedings lodged against James King and his alleged accomplice Steve Harmon in Walter Dean Myers'...
Narrowing Research Question and Concluding Trial
First and fifth periods completed the testimony portion of Monster. Both the state and the defense have now rested, and we'll be heading into closing arguments and the end of the book tomorrow....
Character Web and More Evidence
First and fifth periods continued with Monster. We're done with the state's case and we'll be finishing up the book on Wednesday. Second and fourth periods did one more day of work on Great...
End of Great Expectations and Continuing Monsters
First and fifth periods continued with Monster. We'll be finishing up the reading portion by the middle of next week and then move on to working on our last project of the year. Second and fourth...
PASS 2013, Day 3
Today all students took the science or social studies PASS test. Remaining classes did non-English, physically relaxing yet mind-stimulating work. Homework First and fifth periods: none. Second and...
PASS 2013, Day 2
Today all students took the math PASS test. Remaining classes did non-English, physically relaxing yet mind-stimulating work. Homework None
PASS 2013, Day 1
Today all students took the ELA PASS test. Remaining classes did non-English, physically relaxing yet mind-stimulating work. Homework None
PASS Preparation
All students went through a quick review for tomorrow's PASS test. Homework (All Classes) Get some sleep; eat some breakfast; and come ready to do your best tomorrow.
End of Course Exam
The End of Course exam for English I Honors students (periods two and four) will be on Wednesday 22 May. The best way for students to prepare is to review the list of literary elements I supplied at...
