English 1H THS

Today we presented practice thesis statements and examples and then reviewed TKAM. Homework is to read chapter 8 and answer questions.

TWIST  Today we took notes on TWIST, which is an approach to writing a thesis statement. After that, we got into groups and created a thesis statement focusing on one of the elements in TWIST. We also had to share some examples from the Eudora Welty piece. Our homework is to read, annotate, and answer questions for TKAM chapter 7. See me if you need a copy.

Today we wrote a practice introduction using the short passage by Eudora Welty. We practiced the three part process as well. Our homework tonight is to read chapter 6 in TKAM and answer the questions on the worksheet.

Today we took notes on writing tactics. See the attached power point. Sixth period is a little bit ahead, so we read longer today and then we tried to play a game but it didn’t work out well.

TKAM  Today we checked and collected chapter 5 questions on TKAM and then in period 5, we continued notes on the TKAM power point. I introduced the extra credit assignment and a lot of students grumbled because it requires that you go without electronic devices in an attempt to experience life in the 1930s. See me if you need a copy! Period 6 took notes on essay writing tactics. No homework tonight, but you might consider doint the extra credit!

Today we checked that all students had their binder reminders signed by a parent and then we took the English Department Standards test. After that, we answered questions for chapter 5 in TKAM and the answers are due tomorrow. Be sure to have your parents sign your binder reminder tonight.

Today we had a vocabulary quiz on the last list from The Pearl. I decided that since so many of my honors students are not doing their homework, I would check that they wrote it down by the end of the day and if its not signed by a parent the following day, I will call parents and let them know. Speaking of homework, we are supposed to read chapter 5 in TKAM tonight.

To Kill A Mockingbird Today we finished up the analysis quiz for The Pearl in fifth period. Then we took notes on To Kill A Mockingbird. These notes are attached. Tomorrow please be prepared for a quiz on the last vocabulary list.

Hi. We have been experimenting with different ways to compete within groups in the last two chapters of The Pearl. Period 6 is pretty much done and Period 5 (a bit more talkative) are still finishing up. No homework over the weekend, but look for an essay assignment next week and also the vocabulary quiz.

Hi. We had some technical difficulties with this blog but now its okay. We had a quiz on chapters 5-6 of The Pearl. We are doing this in groups and its going well in Period 5, but Period 6 seems bored out of their skulls. So I may need to do something different for them if it doesn’t work out. The homework tonight is just to review the annotations your group made and be prepared for the quiz.