by Mr. Scott | Nov 11, 2009 | Update
First and second period worked on sound devices, focusing on the use of rhythm and onomatopoeia in a poem titled “Cat.” Second period finished up the ballad selection and poetry unit. We discussed a bit the portfolio (which will be turned in 2 December)....
by Mr. Scott | Nov 4, 2009 | Update
First and seventh periods went over act II scene 3. We looked in detail at the consequences of the theft. We’ll be finishing up the play tomorrow. Second period completed the play today. We’re scheduled to start a new unit — on poetry — on...
by Mr. Scott | Nov 3, 2009 | Update
Fourth period worked on meter, learning what iambs, trochees, anapests, dactyls, and spondees are. It was tough going, but I believe everyone will get it tomorrow. First and seventh period completed the second scene of the Diary of Anne Frank’s second act. We...
by Mr. Scott | Oct 29, 2008 | Update
First period finished The Diary of Anne Frank. We took a moment to look at a scene from the Disney adaptation: the arrest of the Franks. The students were literally breathless as the SS officers stormed into the building. Fourth and sixth periods took a quiz on the...
by Mr. Scott | Oct 28, 2008 | Update
Second period finished up their in-class preparation time for their student-teaching projects. The first group, covering meter and rhyme, will be launching their project tomorrow. First, fourth, and sixth periods focused on improving their “We Are Anne”...
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