ENGLISH 9
It is a new nine weeks. Its time to begin again. We will discuss the literature selection Disguises. How would you handle a situation if those involved didnt speak English? How well do you handle stress? These are just a few questions that we will discuss pertaining to the selection. We will also review the fifteeen literary terms in which they defined last week such as personification, foreshadowing, anecdote, genre, etc.,
Because many are still challenged with using formal language within their writing, we will continue to write everyday. We will begin with journal entries until they are ready to proceed to writing essays. They will write two journal entries next week. We will review the common mistakes people make when writing. I will return the entries and discuss any errors. I look forward to a productive week.
Friday, October 15, 2010
October 18 - 22, 2010
ENGLISH 9 PRE - AP
ITS TEST TIME!!! We have finished H. G. Well's The Time Machine. Some enjoyed the read while others did not. Its okay as long as they weathered the storm. My A day class will complete their test Monday. My B day class will complete their test Wednesday due to a test review on Tuesday. I will return the test papers and discuss the essay prompts. Each student was also to complete an essay in MLA format pertaining to H.G. Well's background information. They will type a 2 page essay with a works cited page.
My A day will turn it in Monday. My B day will turn it in Tuesday. I look forward to each read.
ITS TEST TIME!!! We have finished H. G. Well's The Time Machine. Some enjoyed the read while others did not. Its okay as long as they weathered the storm. My A day class will complete their test Monday. My B day class will complete their test Wednesday due to a test review on Tuesday. I will return the test papers and discuss the essay prompts. Each student was also to complete an essay in MLA format pertaining to H.G. Well's background information. They will type a 2 page essay with a works cited page.
My A day will turn it in Monday. My B day will turn it in Tuesday. I look forward to each read.
October 18 - 22, 2010
YEARBOOK
Last week was filled with many activities. There was theNCTHS spirit week, the NCTHS pep rally, the NCTHS freshman mixer, the NCTHS senior formals, and the NCTHS make up picture day. Yes,it was a busy week. With all the excitement, our yearbook staff was able to gather many photos. They will spend this week placing those photos onto their pages. Thursday October 21, 2010 is senior an junior class favorite photos. They will take place in the library after second lunch. We look forward to capturing many memories within the 2010 - 2011 school year.
Last week was filled with many activities. There was theNCTHS spirit week, the NCTHS pep rally, the NCTHS freshman mixer, the NCTHS senior formals, and the NCTHS make up picture day. Yes,it was a busy week. With all the excitement, our yearbook staff was able to gather many photos. They will spend this week placing those photos onto their pages. Thursday October 21, 2010 is senior an junior class favorite photos. They will take place in the library after second lunch. We look forward to capturing many memories within the 2010 - 2011 school year.
October 18 - 22, 2010
ENGLISH 10
I dont know about you ,but I believe in SECOND CHANCES. Therefore, I allowed each student to turn in his or her research paper rough draft Tuesday October 19, 2010. After viewing several, it was obvious that they were not ready to submit the final copy. Each student will turn in his or her draft Tuesday. I will return the drafts Wednesday. The final copy is due Friday. It is worth a total of two test grades. I CANT THINK OF ANY BETTER WAY TO BEGIN THE SECOND NINE WEEKS.
I look forward to reading each paper. I also look forward to viewing a job well done. I had to remind the class about the purpose of the assignment. Many thought that the purpose was to receive an "A". That was not the purpose. While I would love for all to receive an "A", the purpose was to allow them the ability to create your own thesis statement, gather research, and most importantly to know what you're doing. There is a purpose to every assignment. I explained mine. I wish them luck when they turn them in.
I dont know about you ,but I believe in SECOND CHANCES. Therefore, I allowed each student to turn in his or her research paper rough draft Tuesday October 19, 2010. After viewing several, it was obvious that they were not ready to submit the final copy. Each student will turn in his or her draft Tuesday. I will return the drafts Wednesday. The final copy is due Friday. It is worth a total of two test grades. I CANT THINK OF ANY BETTER WAY TO BEGIN THE SECOND NINE WEEKS.
I look forward to reading each paper. I also look forward to viewing a job well done. I had to remind the class about the purpose of the assignment. Many thought that the purpose was to receive an "A". That was not the purpose. While I would love for all to receive an "A", the purpose was to allow them the ability to create your own thesis statement, gather research, and most importantly to know what you're doing. There is a purpose to every assignment. I explained mine. I wish them luck when they turn them in.
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