Honors English 9
Learning Target:
- I can make a strong, fully supported argument.
- I will show this by writing an AP-style argument essay.
Homework:
Resources:
- I am gone today at my daughter's first gymnastics meet of the season. I know you will all do your best on the timed essay!
Honors English 9
Learning Target:
- I can become a better argument essay writer.
- I will show this by making revisions to my argument essay based on feedback.
Homework:
- None!
- Last Timed Argument Essay will be tomorrow!
Resources:
- I will be gone tomorrow at my daughter's first gymnastics meet of the season. I know you will all do your best on the timed essay!
Honors English 9
Learning Target:
- I will become a better writer by replacing low-level everyday words with more academic synonyms.
- I will become a better reader by using lots of ways to figure out and remember what words mean.
- I will show this by completing the R&J vocab quiz.
Homework:
- Read and annotate R&J Article: "The War on Reason"
- Due Thursday, Nov. 29, by class time
- Last Timed Argument Essay will be Friday, Nov. 30
Resources:
- Knight Time today! We'll be doing Quizlet Live in room 307 to prep for the vocab quiz.
- We'll finish our R&J unit this week.
Honors English 9
Learning Target:
- I can understand difficult text.
- I will show this by watching and discussing Romeo & Juliet.
Homework:
- Read and annotate R&J Article: "The War on Reason"
- Due Thursday, Nov. 29, by class time
- R&J Vocab Quiz will be Wednesday, Nov. 28
- Last Timed Argument Essay will be Friday, Nov. 30
Resources:
- We'll finish our R&J unit this week.
Honors English 9
Learning Target:
- I can understand difficult text.
- I will show this by watching and discussing Romeo & Juliet.
Homework:
- Read and annotate R&J Article: "The War on Reason"
- Due Thursday, Nov. 29, by class time
- R&J Vocab Quiz will be Wednesday, Nov. 28
- Last Timed Argument Essay will be Friday, Nov. 30
Resources:
- We'll finish our R&J unit this week.
Honors English 9
Learning Target:
- I can be an active listener and meaningful speaker.
- I will show this by participating in a Harkness discussion about "The Brain on Trial."
Homework:
- Read and annotate R&J Article: "The War on Reason"
- Due Thursday, Nov. 29, by class time
- R&J Vocab Quiz will be Wednesday, Nov. 28
- Last Timed Argument Essay will be Friday, Nov. 30
Resources:
Honors English 9
Learning Target:
- I can explore the big ideas and arguments of Romeo & Juliet.
- I will show this by writing a theme statement about fate/free will/choice based on textual evidence from R&J.
Homework:
- Read and annotate R&J Article: "The Brain on Trial"
- Due tomorrow by class time
Resources:
- We will meet in the IMC for class today and tomorrow.
Honors English 9
Learning Target:
- I can read and understand difficult text.
- I will show this by reading, discussing, and performing R&J Act 5, Scene 3.
Homework:
- Read and annotate R&J Article: "The Brain on Trial"
- Due by class time on Friday, Nov. 16th
- The article is long, so make sure you schedule yourself enough time to work on it.
Resources:
- Knight Time today; 5th hour will be shortened.
- We will finish reading R&J this week!
Honors English 9
Learning Target:
- I can read and understand difficult text.
- I will show this by reading, discussing, and performing R&J Act 5, Scene 3.
Homework:
- Read and annotate R&J Article: "The Brain on Trial"
- Due by class time on Friday, Nov. 16th
- The article is long, so make sure you schedule yourself enough time to work on it.
Resources:
- We will finish reading R&J this week!
Honors English 9
Learning Target:
- I can read and understand difficult text.
- I will show this by discussing and asking questions about R&J Act 5, Scenes 1-2.
Homework:
- Read and annotate R&J Article: "The Brain on Trial"
- Due by class time on Friday, Nov. 16th
- The article is long, so make sure you schedule yourself enough time to work on it.
Resources:
- We will finish reading R&J this week!
Honors English 9
Learning Target:
- I can have a productive conversation with a text.
- I will show this by annotating an article.
Homework:
- Read and annotate R&J Article: "The Brain on Trial"
- Due by class time on Friday, Nov. 16th
- The article is long, so make sure you schedule yourself enough time to work on it.
Resources:
Honors English 9
Learning Target:
- I can increase my academic vocabulary.
- I will show this by adding to my personal thesaurus and participating in Quizlet Live.
Homework:
- Read and annotate R&J Article: "The Brain on Trial"
- Due by class time on Friday, Nov. 16th
- The article is long, so make sure you schedule yourself enough time to work on it. You will have all class hour tomorrow to begin.
Resources:
- Ms. Clemson will be gone tomorrow.
- We will finish R&J in the next week or so.
Honors English 9
Learning Target:
- I can read and understand difficult text.
- I will show this by discussing and answering questions about R&J Act 4, Scenes 2-5.
Homework:
Resources:
- Knight Time today! 5th hour will be shortened.
- We will finish R&J in the next week or so.
Honors English 9
Learning Target:
- I can make a strong, fully supported argument.
- I will show this by writing an AP-style argument essay.
Homework:
Resources:
- We will finish R&J in the next week or so.
Honors English 9
Learning Target:
- I can have a meaningful, analytical discussion about a topic.
- I will show this by participating in a discussion about our R&J articles and thematic questions.
Homework:
- None! Argument Essay #3: Wisdom (Timed) will be written in class tomorrow!
Resources:
- Only two weeks until Thanksgiving break!
Honors English 9
Learning Target:
- I can become a better argument essay writer.
- I will show this by making revisions to my essay based on feedback.
Homework:
- Read and annotate R&J Articles: Wisdom
- Due Monday, Nov. 5th
- This assignment will not be accepted late since the timed essay tied to these articles will be the next day (11/6)
Resources:
- No school tomorrow! Have a great long weekend.
