Honors English I
Class Documents
Google Site- Final
Exam Review & End of Year Information
The Short Story- Notes (Review & New)
“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”- Notes
Finding Lit Devices in Short Stories- Literary Analysis Chart
Short Stories Vocabulary- List 1
Short Stories Vocabulary- List 2
Skills-Based Short Stories- for Test on Wednesday 12/14
Creating Your Own Short Story Assignment
Peas on Earth: A 9th Grade Cultural Heritage Cookbook
To Kill a Mockingbird- online text
"Ordeal by Cheque" by Wuther Crue (a unique way to tell a story)
Blank Evidence Card Template- printable form with lines
Digital Evidence Card- without lines
To Kill a Mockingbird Research Rubric
To Kill a Mockingbird Research Assignment
Homework
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3 Due: 1. Ch. 6-8 (pages 50-74) of To Kill a Mockingbird 2. Context vocabulary for ch. 6-8 3. Chapter notes *Literature circle discussion, note taking, vocabulary |
4 Due: Bring in Short Story progress *Short Story workday *Literature circle discussion, note taking |
5 Due: 1. Ch. 9-10 (pages 74-99) of To Kill a Mockingbird 2. Context vocabulary for ch. 9-10 3. Chapter notes *Literature circle discussion, note taking, vocabulary |
6 Due: 1. Ch. 11 (pages 99-112) of To Kill a Mockingbird 2. Context vocabulary for ch. 11 3. Chapter notes *Literature circle discussion, note taking, vocabulary |
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10 Due: *Be prepared for vocabulary quiz #1 (Ch 1-11) 1. Ch. 12 of To Kill a Mockingbird 2. Chapter notes *Complete vocabulary quiz #1 (ch 1-11), Literature circle discussion, note taking
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11 Due: bring in Short Story progress, drafts, etc. *Short Story creation, collaboration, brainstorming workday |
12 Due: 1. Ch. 13-15 of To Kill a Mockingbird 2. Chapter notes *Literature circle discussion, note taking, vocabulary
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13 Due: 1. Ch. 16-17 of To Kill a Mockingbird 2. Chapter notes & vocabulary *Literature circle discussion, note taking, vocabulary
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14 Due: n/a *Vocabulary review & discussion- List 2 for TKAM *Further discussion of chapters 16-17 |
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Due: 1. Creative Short Story... remember to upload the text of the story to www.turnitin.com 2. Ch. 18-19 of To Kill a Mockingbird 3. Chapter notes *Literature circle discussion, note taking, wrap up vocabulary
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Due: 1. Ch. 20-22 of To Kill a Mockingbird 2. Chapter notes *Literature circle discussion, note taking
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*View Atticus' closing arguments and the scenes surrounding the trial, examine the rhetorical devices & speaking techniques present in Atticus' speech
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Rhetorical Devices in Atticus' Speech Activity
*Passive vs. Active Voice grammar discussion |
Due: Passive Voice Activity (E.B. White's story) *Be prepared for vocabulary quiz #2 (Ch 12-21) *Complete vocabulary quiz #2, review and revise homework |
Class Activities
Creative Word Art & Poetry- www.wordle.net
Vocabulary Study Websites:
www.vocabularyworkshop.com - textbook website (games, study tools, quizzes, etc.)
http://quizlet.com/subject/vocabulary-workshop%2C-level-d/ -Quizlet.com site for online flashcards and vocabulary practice/review (designed for our vocabulary textbook)
Questions?
(email address: scrantas@ahsd.org)
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