Allusions and a Test

Allusions and a Test

by | Nov 26, 2024 | English 8, English I Honors, Update

English 8 students had their test on parts of speech. Afterward, students worked on their “Inside Out” memoir and the accompanying Somebody Wanted But So engagement. Students who did not finish it in class need to complete the work at home by the time we...
SWBS and Allusions

SWBS and Allusions

by | Nov 25, 2024 | English 8, English I Honors, Update

English 8 read the second selection from The Circuit. It’s called “Inside Out” and deals with the author’s first days in school and the challenges he face not being fluent in English. We used a Somebody Wanted But So chart to help us with our...
Wrapped and Text Structures

Wrapped and Text Structures

by | Nov 6, 2023 | English 8, English I Honors, Update

English I students finished with The Police song “Wrapped Around Your Finger” as we covered allusions and introduced motifs. And that song is an excellent exemplar of them all. This quarter’s major extra credit option comes from the past two...
3.5 and More

3.5 and More

by | Feb 14, 2020 | English 8, English I Honors, Update

English I Honors students finished act 3 in class and then had time to work on outstanding work. English 8 students finished up allusion work. HomeworkEnglish 8: one-pager due Friday. English I Honors:  complete the act 3 comprehension guide;  prepare for...