by Mr. Scott | Nov 1, 2011 | English 8, English I Honors, Update
First and sixth periods looked at commentary sentences in the Schaffer model. We worked on creating our own once we got a handle on what commentary is. Second and fourth periods examined the question of narrator reliability in To Kill a Mockingbird. Seventh period...
by Mr. Scott | Oct 31, 2011 | English 8, English I Honors, Update
First and sixth periods began an odd week of overlapping units: we’ll still work on some of the materials for the persuasive essay, but we’ll also be working from the other end on a short stories unit. Today, we began said unit by reading one of the...
by Mr. Scott | Mar 27, 2011 | English I Honors, Update
Fourth Period Alert! I’ve created a new database for you to upload your articles. It should allow you access to everyone’s article.
by Mr. Scott | Mar 25, 2011 | English 8, English I Honors, Update
First, second, and sixth periods began a new unit on short stories. We initiated the unit today in a fun way: we played Jeopardy. The aim was twofold: Determine how much the students know about the elements of literature specific to short stories. Introduce new terms...
by Mr. Scott | Mar 24, 2011 | English 8, English I Honors, Update
First, second, and sixth periods completed their portfolio evaluations. They’ll be turning in a final draft of one of the writing pieces on Monday 28 March. Fourth period continued with To Kill a Mockingbird. Homework First, second, and sixth periods: work on...
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