Wednesday, Feb. 27th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can use commas, apostrophes, and italics and quotes correctly.
• I will show this by editing my "American History" essay.

Homework:

• Complete Apostrophes Wkst
• Due by end of class today
• Revise "American History" Essay as needed to meet requirements on grammar rubric
• Due by end of class today

Resources:

• Slides for 2.27.19

Notes:

• Knight Time today.  Come see me in 310!

Tuesday, Feb. 26th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can recognize and correct commonly confused words and apostrophe errors.
• I will show this by answering ACT-style questions and writing a story using apostrophes correctly.

Homework:

• Complete Apostrophes Wkst
• Due tomorrow

Resources:

• Slides for 2.26.19

Notes:

• Knight Time tomorrow.  Let me know if you want to sign up to go to the IMC.

Monday, Feb. 25th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can use my time wisely.
• I will show this by getting caught up on any missing work for this class.

Homework:

• None!

Resources:

• Slides for 2.25.19

Notes:

• Due to a last-minute change, I have to do ARCC applications 4th and 5th hour, so you are having a catch-up day with a sub today.  We'll hopefully be back to normal tomorrow!

Friday, Feb. 22nd

Honors English 9

Learning Target (Clemson Gone):

• I can define diction and analyze its use in a short story.
• I will show this by writing a paragraph analyzing the diction in "The Scarlet Ibis."

Homework:

• Read "The Scarlet Ibis" story and write 5 analysis questions.

Resources:

• Slides for 2.22.19

Notes:

• I am home sick today.  Please be helpful to the sub.  Thanks!

Thursday, Feb. 21st

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can define diction and analyze its use in a short story.
• I will show this by writing a paragraph analyzing the diction in "The Scarlet Ibis."

Homework:

• None!

Resources:

• Slides for 2.21.19

Notes:

• Welcome back!  I hope you enjoyed your snow day.

Tuesday, Feb. 19th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can define diction and analyze its use in a short story.
• I will show this by writing a paragraph analyzing the diction in "The Scarlet Ibis."

Homework:

• Finish and submit your revised "American History" essay if you did not do so over the weekend.

Resources:

• Slides for 2.19.19

Notes:

• No Knight Time tomorrow because of the short week.

Friday, Feb. 15th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can identify and resolve weak areas of my lit analysis essay.
• I will show this by giving and receiving feedback and making revisions.

Homework:

• Finish and submit your revised essay if you did not do so during class.

Resources:

• Slides for 2.15.19

Notes:

• Have a great weekend!

Thursday, Feb. 14th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can analyze a short story.
• I will show this by writing a literary analysis essay about Cofer's "American History."

Homework:

• None!  Tomorrow you will have a chance to get feedback and make revisions to today's timed essay.

Resources:

• Slides for 2.14.19

Notes:

• Happy Valentine's Day!

Wednesday, Feb. 13th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can have a meaningful, analytical discussion about a text.
• I will show this by participating in a discussion about "American History."

Homework:

• None!  Be ready for "Timed" Essay tomorrow!

Resources:

• Slides for 2.13.19

Notes:

• First "timed" lit analysis essay tomorrow, but you will have a chance to peer edit and revise on Friday before turning it in.

Tuesday, Feb. 12th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can use quotation marks and italics correctly.
• I will show this by writing a story that uses correctly formatted italics and quotes.

Homework:

• Complete Italics and Quotes Worksheet
• Due tomorrow

Resources:

• Slides for 2.12.19

Notes:

• First formal story discussion tomorrow, then essay on Thursday and Friday.  Meet in the IMC tomorrow.

Monday, Feb. 11th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can increase my academic vocabulary.
• I will show this by creating a personal thesaurus to help me use academic language in my essays.
• I can analyze an author’s choices in a text, particularly concerning setting.
• I will show this by reading, discussing, and writing questions about a short story.

Homework:

• Read the short story “American History” by Cofer (on Classroom)
• As you read, write the following in your notebook:
• Any comprehension questions you have:
• “What did it mean when…”
• At least 5 analytical questions you have:
• “Why did the author use…”
• At least two of these questions should relate to setting

Resources:

• Slides for 2.11.19

Notes:

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Friday, Feb. 8th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can analyze an author's or director's choices in a text.
• I will show this by writing a literary analysis essay.

Homework:

• Group OMM Movie essays must be finished by Monday!

Resources:

• Slides for 2.8.19

Notes:

• School spirit day and pep fest today.  All class hours are shortened.

Thursday, Feb. 7th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can recognize the elements of strong and weak literary analysis.
• I will show this by evaluating and discussing example lit analysis paragraphs.

Homework:

• None!

Resources:

• Slides for 2.7.19

Notes:

• School spirit day and pep fest tomorrow.  Wear your Irondale gear and be prepared for shortened classes.

Wednesday, Feb. 6th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can organize my analysis of a text into a coherent essay.
• I will show this by writing an analysis essay about the OMM movie with my group.

Homework:

• None!

Resources:

• Slides for 2.6.19

Notes:

• Knight Time today!  5th hour will be shortened.

Tuesday, Feb. 5th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can organize my analysis of a text into a coherent essay.
• I will show this by writing an analysis essay about the OMM movie with my group.

Homework:

• None!

Resources:

• Slides for 2.5.19

Notes:

• There will be Knight Time tomorrow.  Your Knight Time home base may have changed, so check the lists posted in the lobby, students services hallway, or senior hallway for your room number.

Monday, Feb. 4th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• REGISTRATION DAY TODAY!

Homework:

• None!

Resources:

• Slides for 2.4.19

Notes:

• We will pick back up with literary analysis claims tomorrow.

Friday, Feb. 1st

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can begin to analyze characterization in Of Mice and Men.
• I will show this by writing a claim for a literary analysis essay about the OMM movie.

Homework:

• None!

Resources:

• Slides for 2.1.19

Notes:

• What a crazy week!  I  missed you all!

Friday, Jan. 25th

Honors English 9

Learning Target (Clemson Gone):

• I can begin to analyze characterization in Of Mice and Men.
• I will show this by taking notes on my character as I watch the movie and brainstorming for the analysis.

Homework:

• None!

Resources:

• Slides for 1.25.19

Notes:

• 4th hour has 2nd lunch this semester