English 9
I will return and discuss journal entry rewrites. I will also return and discuss Friday's test . Due to the low scores on the compound sentence portion, I will reteach writing compound sentences. Each student will complete another activity that consists of writing compound sentences.
The class will also complete and discuss linking verbs, action verbs, and verb phrases using their workbook. Each student will read the selection Initiation from the literature book. We will proceed to complete a quiz identifying the characters, theme, plot, conflict, and resolution within Initiation.
ENGLISH 9 PRE- AP
The Time Machine by H. G. Wells is the new selection!!
I will distribute the books Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
The test is scheduled for October 14th (A day) and 15th ( B Day).
Each student will recite his or her poem for the poetry outloud competion Friday Sept. 24th.
The class will begin discussing speech presentations.
Due to the poetry outloud competition, I had to reschedule the speech presentations.
We will discuss Sept. 24th , and we will begin Monday September 27th selecting topics and discuss the techniques associated with capturing your audience's attention.
ENGLISH 10
I will return and discuss Friday's test. Students will also submit their expository essays. They had an opportunity to proofread it during the weekend prior to turning it in Tuesday. I will grade and return the essays based upon the writing assessment levels.
The levels are as follows:
Level I -- does not meet the standard
Level II -- partially meets the standard
Level IV -- meets the standard
Level V -- exceeds the standard
We will discuss the time period associated with English 10. Each student will complete a 2 page typed paper analyzing the time period and the works within the period. The paper is due Friday September 24, 2010. Students will identify subject/verb agreement and active and passive voice.
YEARBOOK
1. Organize fall photo schedule -- September 30th
2. Finalize junior and senior class favorite votes
3. Continue gathering photos for pages
4. Continue to sell ads to local businesses
5. Continue to promote yearbook sales
