- We started the period with the final TKAM QUIZ-Chapters 29-31
- After the quiz, the students were introduced to the grammar concept of Direct Objects. The worked on pages 34-35 in the grammar binder.
- We then corrected the TKAM Quiz, and used the quiz as a discussion starter. We discussed the death of Mr. Ewell and Atticus' reaction to who he thought killed Mr. Ewell
- I reviewed the requirements and expectations of the service assignment, the reflective service essay and the final project. Students should gather artifacts from the service they perform-photos, videos, images, pamphlets, etc. to include in the power point presentation that will go with the final presentation.
- We continued through the Literary Analysis Packet. We reviewed the Grabbers, then we started practice with Focus Statements.
- Homework: Finish A Raisin in the Sun; finish the Reading Response Journal for A Raisin in the Sun; Write FOUR (Level 2 & 3) questions for the Socratic Seminar.
This blog is meant to keep my Composition & Literature students updated on my class. If you forgot what we did in class, or if you were absent, please check in here to find out what happened in class. This will be updated at the end of each class day.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Tuesday March 9, 2010
Comp/Lit 9: Final TKAM Discussion
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Monday March 1, 2010
Comp/Lit 9: TKAM Chapters 16-23
- QUIZ: TKAM Chapters 16-23
- Grammar - Prepositions Final Review, grammar binder page 32
- Present the TKAM Chapters 10-15 Posters
- Correct the TKAM Chapters 16-23
- Begin to discuss the main events, topics and themes present in Chapters 16-23
- Homework: TKAM Themes (at least 3 examples for each); Study for the Prepositions QUIZ; Read TKAM Chapters 24-28 w/ Journal DUE Friday; Make-up work & Grade Corrections DUE Thursday March 4
Tuesday March 2, 2010
Comp/Lit 10: Debate - First Affirmative Constructive
- The students had the majority of the period to work on the First Affirmative Constructive.
- The First Affirmative Constructive was DUE @ 9:15.
- I ended the period by taking the students through a power point presentation about Ethos, Logos and Pathos. The students took notes and should apply this information to their debate presentation.
- Homework: Continue researching, work on Source Cards, read through the outline for the First Negative Constructive as well as the Student Sample of the Negative Constructive, Make-up Work and Grade Corrections are DUE by Thursday March 4.
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