by Mr. Scott | Jan 24, 2012 | English 8, English I Honors, Update
First and sixth periods began a short day-and-a-half research project about the Holocaust before reading about Anne Frank. We’ll be presenting the results in groups, practicing the “Written Conversation” engagement. Second and fourth periods acted...
by Mr. Scott | Jan 23, 2012 | English 8, English I Honors, Update
First and sixth periods began The Diary of Anne Frank. We did a role play that put students in the role of an oppressed minority, followed by a brief review of the Holocaust and the rise of the Nazi power. We’ll begin digging into the diary tomorrow. Second and...
by Mr. Scott | Jan 19, 2012 | English 8, English I Honors, Update
First and sixth periods worked on the introduction to their ballad essay. We’ll be finishing up the project tomorrow, with the final draft due January 30. Second period went over 2.2 — the famous balcony scene. We had written conversations to prepare us...
by Mr. Scott | Jan 17, 2012 | English 8, English I Honors, Update
First and sixth periods worked on transitions in the Schaffer model, specifically the use of transitions with concrete details. We examined the role transitions play — they show relationships — and use that information to help us determine appropriate...
by Mr. Scott | Jan 9, 2012 | English 8, English I Honors, Update
First and sixth periods continued working on their Schaffer model essay on ballads. We’ll finish them up on Wednesday. Second and fourth periods finished 1.3, looking at various ways in which characters view love. Seventh period reviewed chapters 1-4 of Hatchet...
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