by Mr. Scott | Apr 5, 2011 | English 8, English I Honors, Update
All classes had some form of group work or group discussions today. First period looked at various aspects of The Giver from both students’ perspective and Jonas’ perspective. Second and sixth periods used Shirley Jackson’s “Charles” to...
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 | Apr 1, 2011 | English 8, English I Honors, Update
I thought about trying to make this a prank post, but I’m too tired. Homework First period: read chapters eight and nine; be ready for a brief presentation of symbol project. Second and sixth periods: none. Fourth period: see yesterday; add: finish chapter one;...
by Mr. Scott | Mar 31, 2011 | English 8, English I Honors, Update
First period read in class for the most part: many students were out finishing up their MAP testing from earlier in the year, so I decided not to go further without them. Second and sixth periods began a new story, “Tears of Autumn.” It’s 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...
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