by Mr. Scott | Mar 19, 2012 | English 8, English I Honors, Update
As tomorrow is the PASS extended response writing test, most classes went over PASS materials. In addition, second and fourth periods began a short creative poster mini-project regarding the symbolism and plot developments in chapters nine and ten of Lord of the...
by Mr. Scott | Mar 2, 2012 | English 8, English I Honors, Update
First and sixth periods went over PASS practice: the PASS extended writing test is bearing down on us, and we’re trying to get a few of our last ducks in rows. Second and fourth periods looked at initial symbols within Lord of the Flies. Among the symbols we...
by Mr. Scott | Apr 4, 2011 | English 8, English I Honors, Update
First period continued with The Giver. We completed the series of lessons on symbolism with the presentation and discussion today. Second and sixth period began using Shirley Jackson’s “Charles” as a way to look at the effect point of view has on a...
by Mr. Scott | Mar 30, 2011 | English 8, English I Honors, Update
First period worked on symbols and symbolism. We looked at the apple as a symbol of shame from the story of the Garden of Eden to its role in The Giver. Second and sixth periods had a quick review of character types before applying the knowledge to...
by Mr. Scott | Mar 22, 2010 | Update
First and seventh periods continued working on The Glory Field. We began a chart to keep track of the characters. First period began looking at how predictions can help comprehension; seventh period will catch up tomorrow. Second period completed a lesson on symbols...
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