by Mr. Scott | Jan 13, 2010 | Update
In fourth period, we worked on the famous Queen Mab passage: ROMEO I dream’d a dream to-night. MERCUTIO And so did I. ROMEO Well, what was yours? MERCUTIO That dreamers often lie. ROMEO In bed asleep, while they do dream things true. MERCUTIO O, then, I see...
by Mr. Scott | Jan 12, 2010 | Update
First and seventh periods selected their books for the literature circle. We’ll be working on books from the Bluford Series: Blood is Thicker Brothers in Arms The Fallen Shattered Someone to Love Me Until We Meet Again Tomorrow, the groups will be deciding how...
by Mr. Scott | Jan 11, 2010 | Update
First and seventh periods began working on their literature circles. We looked at the invididual roles they’ll be playing and brainstormed what a good discussion looks like. Second period completed their peer evaluations of their persuasive essays. We’ll...
by Mr. Scott | Jan 7, 2010 | Update
Fourth period began Romeo and Juliet, looking at the prologue in detail. Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of...
by Mr. Scott | Jan 6, 2010 | Update
First period worked in pairs to begin revising their persuasive essays (rubric available here). We’ll finish that up tomorrow. Second period looked at persuasive techniques at use in editorials. We’ll be revising their papers tomorrow and turning them in...
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