Run-on Voice of Hierarchy

Fourth period English I Honors students continued looking at how Harper Lee achieves the voice of a southern genteel lady while still remaining childlike in To Kill a Mockingbird. We looked at the following stylistic and topical elements Long sentences Diversions...
Connotations and Verb Phrases

Connotations and Verb Phrases

English 8 Strategies turned again to grammar — after all, it is Thursday — and we looked at verb phrases, looking to identify them in sentences as we work toward a fuller understanding of verbals. English I Honors students worked on connotation today....

Ambiguity and Change

First and fifth periods worked on metaphorical versus literal language while developing classroom rules and procedures, continuing to lay the foundation for a good classroom atmosphere throughout the year. We practiced a couple of engagements we’ll be using...