Monday, May 6th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can use strong, specific verbs when analyzing a text.
• I will show this by revising my practice essay to have stronger verbs.

Homework:

• Read LHC Ch. 3 "Refugees" (pages 39-52)

Resources:

• Slides for 5.6.19

Notes:

• 20 days of school left!  Where has this year gone??

Friday, May 3rd

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can analyze an author's rhetoric.
• I will show this by writing a rhetorical analysis essay.

Homework:

• If you did not submit your final draft during class, please do so tonight!

Resources:

• Slides for 5.3.19

Notes:

• Check the slides for the rhetorical analysis tips we went through in class today.

Thursday, May 2nd

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can analyze an author's rhetoric.
• I will show this by writing a rhetorical analysis essay.

Homework:

• If you did not write a complete first draft during class today, you should finish up at home
• Final draft will be due tomorrow by the end of class

Resources:

• Slides for 5.2.19

Notes:

• Check Google Classroom for example essays to help you.

Wednesday, May 1st

Honors English 9

Learning Target (Clemson Gone):

• I can analyze an author's rhetoric.
• I will show this by writing a rhetorical analysis essay.

Homework:

• If you did not get a mostly complete first draft during class today, you should finish up at home
• Final draft will be due Friday by the end of class

Resources:

• Slides for 5.1.19

Notes:

• KnightTime today; 5th hour will be shortened.

Tuesday, Apr. 30th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can identify proficient and non-proficient rhetorical analysis paragraphs.
• I will show this by evaluating sample paragraphs.

Homework:

• None!

Resources:

• Slides for 4.30.19

Notes:

• KnightTime this week.

Monday, Apr. 29th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can identify the parts of a rhetorical analysis essay.
• I will show this by reading and breaking down sample essays.

Homework:

• Read LHC Ch. 1 "A Walk in the Jungle" (pages 7-19)
• Due Tuesday

Resources:

• Slides for 4.29.19

Notes:

• KnightTime this week.

Friday, Apr. 26th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I will learn something new about the Hmong people and share it with others.
• I will show this by helping present my slides to the class and asking questions about others' presentations.

Homework:

• Read LHC Ch. 1 "A Walk in the Jungle" (pages 7-19)
• Due Tuesday

Resources:

• Slides for 4.26.19

Notes:

• Good luck to the Robotics team!

Thursday, Apr. 25th

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I will learn something new about the Hmong people and share it with others.
• I will show this by researching and creating slides for a class presentation.

Homework:

• Read LHC Prologue (pages 1-4) and complete a SOAPSTone chart for it in your notebook.

Resources:

• Slides for 4.25.19

Notes:

• Good luck to the Robotics team!

Wednesday, Apr. 24th

Honors English 9

Learning Target (Clemson Gone):

• I will learn something new about the Hmong people and share it with others.
• I will show this by researching and creating slides for a class presentation.

Homework:

• Read LHC Prologue (pages 1-4) and complete a SOAPSTone chart for it in your notebook.

Resources:

• Slides for 4.24.19

Notes:

• Ms. Clemson is proctoring the make-up ACT today, so you will have a sub.
• The IMC will be closed during Knight Time today, but you are free to come to my room, even though I won't be there.

Tuesday, Apr. 23rd

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can begin to understand the basics of rhetorical analysis.
• I will show this by analyzing and writing letters to the editor.

Homework:

• Read LHC Prologue (pages 1-4) and complete a SOAPSTone chart for it in your notebook.

Resources:

• Slides for 4.23.19

Notes:

• Ms. Clemson will be proctoring the make-up ACT tomorrow, so you will have a sub.
• The IMC will be closed during Knight Time tomorrow.

Monday, Apr. 22nd

Honors English 9

Learning Target:

• I can begin to understand the basics of rhetorical analysis.
• I will show this by analyzing and writing letters to the editor.

Homework:

• None!

Resources:

• Slides for 4.22.19

Notes:

• We will begin reading Kao Kalia Yang's The Latehomecomer this week.