Thursday, September 30, 2010

October 11 - 15, 2010

ENGLISH 9


When we return, we will begin reviewing compound sentences. Due to the scores, we will revisit
action and linking verbs. We will complete another practice in class ,and we will proceed to complete a quiz.
Each student will disucss the literature selections Caline and Disguises. They will place notes in their composition book regarding each selection. I will also return journal entries. We will discuss spelling errors,
punctuation errors and the use of formal language.

October 11- 15, 2010

English 9 PRE - AP
 When we return, each student should have finished H. G. Wells The Time Machine.
 We will discuss and identify examples of visual imagery, simile, metaphor, personification, allusion to an ancient king, verbal irony, oxymoron, and foreshadowing among other examples of figurative language within The Time Machine .
Each student will take his or her test on  Oct. 14, 2010 (A Day) or Oct. 15, 2010 (B Day).
 Once the test is complete,we will begin addressing the fear of many Americans... PUBLIC SPEAKING.
 Yes, it is time for a SPEECH PRESENTATION.  

October 11- 15, 2010

English 10
 Rough drafts will be returned Tuesday October 12, 2010.
We will discuss discuss and review MLA format, parenthetical citation, and works cited within each student's rough draft.
The class will  also review transitive and intransitive verbs, prepositions and conjunctions.
RESEARCH PAPERS ARE DUE OCTOBER 15, 2010.

October 11- 15, 2010

YEARBOOK
SENIOR FORMALS-- OCTOBER 15, 2010 at NCTHS 8:00 - 10:00
 Discuss Senior class favorite photo date and location
 Discuss Junior class favorite photo date and location
 Vote for Sophomore class favorites
Vote for Freshmen class favorites
 Discuss Fall Photo Make up Day