Thursday, Apr. 18th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can analyze a short story, even if I haven't read it or discussed it before.
• I can show this by writing an AP-Style literary analysis essay.

Homework:

• None!
• We finished this unit (short stories and literary analysis) today.  No missing work from this unit will be accepted after today.

Resources:

• Slides for 4.18.19

Notes:

• Have a great long weekend!

Wednesday, Apr. 17th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I understand the process of approaching a "blind" lit analysis essay.
• I can show this by marking up a practice prompt and passage.

Homework:

• None!
• We will finish this unit (short stories and literary analysis) on Thursday.  No missing work from this unit will be accepted after Thursday.

Resources:

• Slides for 4.17.19

Notes:

• "Blind" Timed Essay tomorrow!

Tuesday, Apr. 16th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can use our academic vocab to replace everyday words and I can use my knowledge of roots and prefixes to define new words.
• I will show this by getting a proficient score on my vocab quiz.

Homework:

• None!
• We will finish this unit (short stories and literary analysis) on Thursday.  No missing work from this unit will be accepted after Thursday.

Resources:

• Slides for 4.16.19

Notes:

• "Blind" Timed Essay on Thursday!

Monday, Apr. 15th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can use academic vocab to replace everyday words in my writing.
• I will show this by writing a story using our vocab words.

Homework:

• None!
• Vocab Quiz tomorrow!

Resources:

• Slides for 4.15.19

Notes:

• If you were gone last Friday, you will make up the timed essay in class today.

Friday, Apr. 12th

Honors English 9

Learning Target (Ms. Clemson Gone):

• I can analyze a short story.
• I will show this by writing a timed literary analysis essay.

Homework:

• None!
• Vocab Quiz on Tuesday!

Resources:

• Slides for 4.12.19

Notes:

• Ms. Clemson is out with a sick kid today.
• If you are gone for choir or drumline, you will make-up the essay on Monday in class.

Wednesday, Apr. 10th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can become a better literary analysis essay writer.
• I will show this by making revisions to my essay based on feedback.

Homework:

• None, but be prepared for the timed essay tomorrow!

Resources:

• Slides for 4.10.19

Notes:

• Knight Time today!
• Check the slides for the schedule for the next two weeks.
• Good luck to Drumline at National Championships this week!

Tuesday, Apr. 9th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can define satire and begin to analyze how and why an author creates it.
• I will show this by taking notes and reading Vonnegut's short story "Harrison Bergeron."

Homework:

• Read "Harrison Bergeron" Short Story
• Timed Essay on Thursday for "Rules" or "Harrison Bergeron"

Resources:

• Slides for 4.9.19

Notes:

• Check the slides for the schedule for the next two weeks.
• Great concert last night, orchestra kiddos!
• Good luck to Drumline at National Championships this week!

Monday, Apr. 8th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can define figurative language and begin to analyze it.
• I will show this by taking notes and looking for figurative language in Amy Tan's short story "Rules of the Game."

Homework:

• Read "Rules of the Game" Short Story
• Timed Essay on Thursday for "Rules" or "Harrison Bergeron"

Resources:

• Slides for 4.8.19

Notes:

• Check the slides for the schedule for the next two weeks.
• Good luck to Drumline at National Championships this week!

Thursday, Apr. 4th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can analyze a short story.
• I will show this by writing a literary analysis essay on Poe's "Cask of Amontillado."

Homework:

• None!

Resources:

• Slides for 4.4.19

Notes:

• No school tomorrow!

Wednesday, Apr. 3rd

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can become better literary analysis essay writer.
• I will show this by making revisions to my essay based on feedback.

Homework:

• Prepare for "Cask" Timed Essay tomorrow

Resources:

• Slides for 4.3.19
• "Cask" Questions Wkst

Notes:

• No school on Friday!

Monday, Apr. 1st

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can have a meaningful discussion about a text.
• I will show this by participating in a discussion about Poe's "Cask of Amontillado."

Homework:

• None!  Timed essay on Thursday!

Resources:

• Slides for 4.1.19
• "Cask" Questions Wkst

Notes:

• We will not have class on Tuesday (ACT day) or Friday (end of the quarter).