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Pretty Much Like Yesterday

Drama (Period 1)

Continued work on second scene for final project.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Third period practiced for the EOCT using a paper test. Fifth and 6th periods were in the writing lab to practice for the EOCT.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapters 23

REMINDER: Mr. Newman's 3rd period English class will be meeting in the writing lab tomorrow to practice for the EOCT.

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Thursday.

Drama (Period 1)

Continued work on second scene for final project.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Third period practiced for the EOCT using a paper test. Fifth and 6th periods were in the writing lab to practice for the EOCT.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapters 23

REMINDER: Mr. Newman's 3rd period English class will be meeting in the writing lab tomorrow to practice for the EOCT.

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Thursday.

Rehearsal EOCT Practice

Drama (Period 1)

Began work on second scene for final project.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

In the writing lab to practice for the EOCT.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapters 20-22

REMINDER: Mr. Newman's 5th and 6th period English classes will be meeting in the writing lab tomorrow to practice for the EOCT.

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Wednesday.

Drama (Period 1)

Began work on second scene for final project.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

In the writing lab to practice for the EOCT.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapters 20-22

REMINDER: Mr. Newman's 5th and 6th period English classes will be meeting in the writing lab tomorrow to practice for the EOCT.

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Wednesday.

Project and Groups

Drama (Period 1)

Continued performances of first scene for final project.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Students worked in small groups of 3 or 4, and came to consensuses on the answer to questions on the study guides for chapters 12-18 in To Kill a Mockingbird.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapter 19

REMINDER: All of Mr. Newman's English classes will be meeting in the writing lab tomorrow to practice for the EOCT.

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Tuesday.

Performances Quiz

Drama (Period 1)

Performances of first scene for final project.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

To Kill a Mockingbird quiz on chapters 4-11. Students then read and/or worked on their creative TKAM projects. Download next study guide (chapters 17-20) below.

Download study_guide_chapters_17_thru_20.doc

TKAM Reading Assignment for this weekend: Chapters 16-18

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Monday.

Drama (Period 1)

Performances of first scene for final project.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

To Kill a Mockingbird quiz on chapters 4-11. Students then read and/or worked on their creative TKAM projects. Download next study guide (chapters 17-20) below.

Download study_guide_chapters_17_thru_20.doc

TKAM Reading Assignment for this weekend: Chapters 16-18

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Monday.

Drama (Period 1)

Performances of first scene for final project.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

To Kill a Mockingbird quiz on chapters 4-11. Students then read and/or worked on their creative TKAM projects. Download next study guide (chapters 17-20) below.

Download study_guide_chapters_17_thru_20.doc

TKAM Reading Assignment for this weekend: Chapters 16-18

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Monday.

Drama (Period 1)

Performances of first scene for final project.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

To Kill a Mockingbird quiz on chapters 4-11. Students then read and/or worked on their creative TKAM projects. Download next study guide (chapters 17-20) below.

Download study_guide_chapters_17_thru_20.doc

TKAM Reading Assignment for this weekend: Chapters 16-18

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Monday.

Drama (Period 1)

Performances of first scene for final project.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

To Kill a Mockingbird quiz on chapters 4-11. Students then read and/or worked on their creative TKAM projects. Download next study guide (chapters 17-20) below.

Download study_guide_chapters_17_thru_20.doc

TKAM Reading Assignment for this weekend: Chapters 16-18

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Monday.

Drama (Period 1)

Performances of first scene for final project.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

To Kill a Mockingbird quiz on chapters 4-11. Students then read and/or worked on their creative TKAM projects. Download next study guide (chapters 17-20) below.

Download study_guide_chapters_17_thru_20.doc

TKAM Reading Assignment for this weekend: Chapters 16-18

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Monday.

Drama (Period 1)

Performances of first scene for final project.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

To Kill a Mockingbird quiz on chapters 4-11. Students then read and/or worked on their creative TKAM projects. Download next study guide (chapters 17-20) below.

Download study_guide_chapters_17_thru_20.doc

TKAM Reading Assignment for this weekend: Chapters 16-18

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Monday.

Drama (Period 1)

Performances of first scene for final project.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

To Kill a Mockingbird quiz on chapters 4-11. Students then read and/or worked on their creative TKAM projects. Download next study guide (chapters 17-20) below.

Download study_guide_chapters_17_thru_20.doc

TKAM Reading Assignment for this weekend: Chapters 16-18

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Monday.

Project Review

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. One pair performed their first scene. Other first scene performances are due TOMORROW.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project after feedback from yesterday's work-in-progress performances.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Reviewed for TKAM quiz tomorrow by way of class discussion on chapters 4-11. Download notes from today below.

Download notes_tkam_chapters_4_thru_11_class_discussion.doc

REMINDER: Quiz TOMORROW for TKAM Chapters 4-11. After quiz tomorrow, students may read in TKAM or work on the creative project assigned yesterday.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapter 15

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Friday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. One pair performed their first scene. Other first scene performances are due TOMORROW.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project after feedback from yesterday's work-in-progress performances.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Reviewed for TKAM quiz tomorrow by way of class discussion on chapters 4-11. Download notes from today below.

Download notes_tkam_chapters_4_thru_11_class_discussion.doc

REMINDER: Quiz TOMORROW for TKAM Chapters 4-11. After quiz tomorrow, students may read in TKAM or work on the creative project assigned yesterday.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapter 15

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Friday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. One pair performed their first scene. Other first scene performances are due TOMORROW.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project after feedback from yesterday's work-in-progress performances.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Reviewed for TKAM quiz tomorrow by way of class discussion on chapters 4-11. Download notes from today below.

Download notes_tkam_chapters_4_thru_11_class_discussion.doc

REMINDER: Quiz TOMORROW for TKAM Chapters 4-11. After quiz tomorrow, students may read in TKAM or work on the creative project assigned yesterday.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapter 15

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Friday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. One pair performed their first scene. Other first scene performances are due TOMORROW.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project after feedback from yesterday's work-in-progress performances.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Reviewed for TKAM quiz tomorrow by way of class discussion on chapters 4-11. Download notes from today below.

Download notes_tkam_chapters_4_thru_11_class_discussion.doc

REMINDER: Quiz TOMORROW for TKAM Chapters 4-11. After quiz tomorrow, students may read in TKAM or work on the creative project assigned yesterday.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapter 15

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Friday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. One pair performed their first scene. Other first scene performances are due TOMORROW.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project after feedback from yesterday's work-in-progress performances.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Reviewed for TKAM quiz tomorrow by way of class discussion on chapters 4-11. Download notes from today below.

Download notes_tkam_chapters_4_thru_11_class_discussion.doc

REMINDER: Quiz TOMORROW for TKAM Chapters 4-11. After quiz tomorrow, students may read in TKAM or work on the creative project assigned yesterday.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapter 15

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Friday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. One pair performed their first scene. Other first scene performances are due TOMORROW.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project after feedback from yesterday's work-in-progress performances.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Reviewed for TKAM quiz tomorrow by way of class discussion on chapters 4-11. Download notes from today below.

Download notes_tkam_chapters_4_thru_11_class_discussion.doc

REMINDER: Quiz TOMORROW for TKAM Chapters 4-11. After quiz tomorrow, students may read in TKAM or work on the creative project assigned yesterday.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapter 15

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Friday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. One pair performed their first scene. Other first scene performances are due TOMORROW.

Drama (Period 2)

Students continued work on first portions of their final project after feedback from yesterday's work-in-progress performances.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Reviewed for TKAM quiz tomorrow by way of class discussion on chapters 4-11. Download notes from today below.

Download notes_tkam_chapters_4_thru_11_class_discussion.doc

REMINDER: Quiz TOMORROW for TKAM Chapters 4-11. After quiz tomorrow, students may read in TKAM or work on the creative project assigned yesterday.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapter 15

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Friday.

Performances Grammar

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. First scene performances are due this Friday, April 25.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project. Then, we had the first checkpoint performances.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Grammar time again! Reviewed the topic of capitalization. Some exercises were completed as class, and some were completed individually for a grade. You can download the worksheets below.

Download grammar_28_page_1.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_2.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_3.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_4.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_5.pdf

Project based on To Kill a Mockingbird assignment given today. Basically, students will work alone or small groups to produce a creative project based on various aspects of TKAM. Due May 7. Download the assignment details below.

Download to_kill_a_mockingbird_creative_project_choices.doc

REMINDER: Quiz on Friday for TKAM Chapters 4-11.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapters 13 & 14

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Thursday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. First scene performances are due this Friday, April 25.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project. Then, we had the first checkpoint performances.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Grammar time again! Reviewed the topic of capitalization. Some exercises were completed as class, and some were completed individually for a grade. You can download the worksheets below.

Download grammar_28_page_1.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_2.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_3.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_4.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_5.pdf

Project based on To Kill a Mockingbird assignment given today. Basically, students will work alone or small groups to produce a creative project based on various aspects of TKAM. Due May 7. Download the assignment details below.

Download to_kill_a_mockingbird_creative_project_choices.doc

REMINDER: Quiz on Friday for TKAM Chapters 4-11.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapters 13 & 14

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Thursday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. First scene performances are due this Friday, April 25.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project. Then, we had the first checkpoint performances.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Grammar time again! Reviewed the topic of capitalization. Some exercises were completed as class, and some were completed individually for a grade. You can download the worksheets below.

Download grammar_28_page_1.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_2.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_3.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_4.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_5.pdf

Project based on To Kill a Mockingbird assignment given today. Basically, students will work alone or small groups to produce a creative project based on various aspects of TKAM. Due May 7. Download the assignment details below.

Download to_kill_a_mockingbird_creative_project_choices.doc

REMINDER: Quiz on Friday for TKAM Chapters 4-11.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapters 13 & 14

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Thursday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. First scene performances are due this Friday, April 25.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project. Then, we had the first checkpoint performances.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Grammar time again! Reviewed the topic of capitalization. Some exercises were completed as class, and some were completed individually for a grade. You can download the worksheets below.

Download grammar_28_page_1.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_2.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_3.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_4.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_5.pdf

Project based on To Kill a Mockingbird assignment given today. Basically, students will work alone or small groups to produce a creative project based on various aspects of TKAM. Due May 7. Download the assignment details below.

Download to_kill_a_mockingbird_creative_project_choices.doc

REMINDER: Quiz on Friday for TKAM Chapters 4-11.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapters 13 & 14

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Thursday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. First scene performances are due this Friday, April 25.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project. Then, we had the first checkpoint performances.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Grammar time again! Reviewed the topic of capitalization. Some exercises were completed as class, and some were completed individually for a grade. You can download the worksheets below.

Download grammar_28_page_1.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_2.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_3.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_4.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_5.pdf

Project based on To Kill a Mockingbird assignment given today. Basically, students will work alone or small groups to produce a creative project based on various aspects of TKAM. Due May 7. Download the assignment details below.

Download to_kill_a_mockingbird_creative_project_choices.doc

REMINDER: Quiz on Friday for TKAM Chapters 4-11.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapters 13 & 14

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Thursday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. First scene performances are due this Friday, April 25.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project. Then, we had the first checkpoint performances.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Grammar time again! Reviewed the topic of capitalization. Some exercises were completed as class, and some were completed individually for a grade. You can download the worksheets below.

Download grammar_28_page_1.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_2.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_3.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_4.pdf
Download grammar_28_page_5.pdf

Project based on To Kill a Mockingbird assignment given today. Basically, students will work alone or small groups to produce a creative project based on various aspects of TKAM. Due May 7. Download the assignment details below.

Download to_kill_a_mockingbird_creative_project_choices.doc

REMINDER: Quiz on Friday for TKAM Chapters 4-11.

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapters 13 & 14

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Thursday.

Project Grammar

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. First scene performances are due this Friday, April 25.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project. First checkpoint tomorrow.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Grammar time! Reviewed the topics of sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and end marks. Some exercises were completed as class, and some were completed individually for a grade. You can download the worksheets below.

Download grammar_224_page_1.pdf
Download grammar_224_page_2.pdf
Download grammar_224_page_5.pdf
Download grammar_291_page_1.pdf

Long range (4 week) parallel reading assignment given today. Basically, students will read 4 selections from their literature text book and answer questions (typed and in MLA format). Due May 19, but students can hand in completed assignments early. Download the the assignment details below.

Download parallel_reading_from_lit_book_assignment.doc

Study guides for chapters 12-16 of To Kill a Mockingbird were handed out today. You can download the study guides below. Quiz on chapters 4-11 will be on Friday.

Download study_guide_chapters_12_and_13.doc
Download study_guide_chapters_14_thru_16.doc

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapter 12

BONUS DOWNLOAD — Notes for chapters 9 through 11:

Download notes_tkam_chapter_9.doc
Download notes_tkam_chapter_10_and_11.doc

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Wednesday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. First scene performances are due this Friday, April 25.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project. First checkpoint tomorrow.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Grammar time! Reviewed the topics of sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and end marks. Some exercises were completed as class, and some were completed individually for a grade. You can download the worksheets below.

Download grammar_224_page_1.pdf
Download grammar_224_page_2.pdf
Download grammar_224_page_5.pdf
Download grammar_291_page_1.pdf

Long range (4 week) parallel reading assignment given today. Basically, students will read 4 selections from their literature text book and answer questions (typed and in MLA format). Due May 19, but students can hand in completed assignments early. Download the the assignment details below.

Download parallel_reading_from_lit_book_assignment.doc

Study guides for chapters 12-16 of To Kill a Mockingbird were handed out today. You can download the study guides below. Quiz on chapters 4-11 will be on Friday.

Download study_guide_chapters_12_and_13.doc
Download study_guide_chapters_14_thru_16.doc

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapter 12

BONUS DOWNLOAD — Notes for chapters 9 through 11:

Download notes_tkam_chapter_9.doc
Download notes_tkam_chapter_10_and_11.doc

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Wednesday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. First scene performances are due this Friday, April 25.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project. First checkpoint tomorrow.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Grammar time! Reviewed the topics of sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and end marks. Some exercises were completed as class, and some were completed individually for a grade. You can download the worksheets below.

Download grammar_224_page_1.pdf
Download grammar_224_page_2.pdf
Download grammar_224_page_5.pdf
Download grammar_291_page_1.pdf

Long range (4 week) parallel reading assignment given today. Basically, students will read 4 selections from their literature text book and answer questions (typed and in MLA format). Due May 19, but students can hand in completed assignments early. Download the the assignment details below.

Download parallel_reading_from_lit_book_assignment.doc

Study guides for chapters 12-16 of To Kill a Mockingbird were handed out today. You can download the study guides below. Quiz on chapters 4-11 will be on Friday.

Download study_guide_chapters_12_and_13.doc
Download study_guide_chapters_14_thru_16.doc

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapter 12

BONUS DOWNLOAD — Notes for chapters 9 through 11:

Download notes_tkam_chapter_9.doc
Download notes_tkam_chapter_10_and_11.doc

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Wednesday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. First scene performances are due this Friday, April 25.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project. First checkpoint tomorrow.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Grammar time! Reviewed the topics of sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and end marks. Some exercises were completed as class, and some were completed individually for a grade. You can download the worksheets below.

Download grammar_224_page_1.pdf
Download grammar_224_page_2.pdf
Download grammar_224_page_5.pdf
Download grammar_291_page_1.pdf

Long range (4 week) parallel reading assignment given today. Basically, students will read 4 selections from their literature text book and answer questions (typed and in MLA format). Due May 19, but students can hand in completed assignments early. Download the the assignment details below.

Download parallel_reading_from_lit_book_assignment.doc

Study guides for chapters 12-16 of To Kill a Mockingbird were handed out today. You can download the study guides below. Quiz on chapters 4-11 will be on Friday.

Download study_guide_chapters_12_and_13.doc
Download study_guide_chapters_14_thru_16.doc

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapter 12

BONUS DOWNLOAD — Notes for chapters 9 through 11:

Download notes_tkam_chapter_9.doc
Download notes_tkam_chapter_10_and_11.doc

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Wednesday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment. First scene performances are due this Friday, April 25.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project. First checkpoint tomorrow.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Grammar time! Reviewed the topics of sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and end marks. Some exercises were completed as class, and some were completed individually for a grade. You can download the worksheets below.

Download grammar_224_page_1.pdf
Download grammar_224_page_2.pdf
Download grammar_224_page_5.pdf
Download grammar_291_page_1.pdf

Long range (4 week) parallel reading assignment given today. Basically, students will read 4 selections from their literature text book and answer questions (typed and in MLA format). Due May 19, but students can hand in completed assignments early. Download the the assignment details below.

Download parallel_reading_from_lit_book_assignment.doc

Study guides for chapters 12-16 of To Kill a Mockingbird were handed out today. You can download the study guides below. Quiz on chapters 4-11 will be on Friday.

Download study_guide_chapters_12_and_13.doc
Download study_guide_chapters_14_thru_16.doc

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapter 12

BONUS DOWNLOAD — Notes for chapters 9 through 11:

Download notes_tkam_chapter_9.doc
Download notes_tkam_chapter_10_and_11.doc

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Wednesday.

Project TKAM

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment: To create and produce a short play in 3 parts based on the characters created for the monologues. For the first part, students are to choose a partner and create a 1-3 minute "introductory" scene. In this scene, the characters are "introduced" to the audience, setting is established, and it is to end with a cliff-hanger. Partners were chosen today. First scene performances are due this Friday, April 25.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Quiz on To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 1-3. Silent reading time for TKAM. Study guides for chapters 9-11 handed out today. You can download the study guides below. Quiz on chapters 4-11 will be on Friday.

Download study_guide_chapter_9.doc
Download study_guide_chapters_10_and_11.doc

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapter 11

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Tuesday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment: To create and produce a short play in 3 parts based on the characters created for the monologues. For the first part, students are to choose a partner and create a 1-3 minute "introductory" scene. In this scene, the characters are "introduced" to the audience, setting is established, and it is to end with a cliff-hanger. Partners were chosen today. First scene performances are due this Friday, April 25.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Quiz on To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 1-3. Silent reading time for TKAM. Study guides for chapters 9-11 handed out today. You can download the study guides below. Quiz on chapters 4-11 will be on Friday.

Download study_guide_chapter_9.doc
Download study_guide_chapters_10_and_11.doc

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapter 11

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Tuesday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment: To create and produce a short play in 3 parts based on the characters created for the monologues. For the first part, students are to choose a partner and create a 1-3 minute "introductory" scene. In this scene, the characters are "introduced" to the audience, setting is established, and it is to end with a cliff-hanger. Partners were chosen today. First scene performances are due this Friday, April 25.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Quiz on To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 1-3. Silent reading time for TKAM. Study guides for chapters 9-11 handed out today. You can download the study guides below. Quiz on chapters 4-11 will be on Friday.

Download study_guide_chapter_9.doc
Download study_guide_chapters_10_and_11.doc

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapter 11

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Tuesday.

Drama (Period 1)

Worked on final project assignment: To create and produce a short play in 3 parts based on the characters created for the monologues. For the first part, students are to choose a partner and create a 1-3 minute "introductory" scene. In this scene, the characters are "introduced" to the audience, setting is established, and it is to end with a cliff-hanger. Partners were chosen today. First scene performances are due this Friday, April 25.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Quiz on To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 1-3. Silent reading time for TKAM. Study guides for chapters 9-11 handed out today. You can download the study guides below. Quiz on chapters 4-11 will be on Friday.

Download study_guide_chapter_9.doc
Download study_guide_chapters_10_and_11.doc

TKAM Reading Assignment for tonight: Chapter 11

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Tuesday.

Monologues Project Vocab

Drama (Period 1)

Finished monologue performances. Discussed next and final project assignment: To create and produce a short play in 3 parts based on the characters created for the monologues. For the first part, students are to choose a partner and create a 1-3 minute "introductory" scene. In this scene, the characters are "introduced" to the audience, setting is established, and it is to end with a cliff-hanger. More details to follow on Monday.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project negotiated earlier this week.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Vocab Test on lessons 8-14. Silent reading time for TKAM.

REMINDER: Quiz on To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 1-3 on Monday.

TKAM Reading Assignment for weekend: Chapters 8-10

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Monday.

Drama (Period 1)

Finished monologue performances. Discussed next and final project assignment: To create and produce a short play in 3 parts based on the characters created for the monologues. For the first part, students are to choose a partner and create a 1-3 minute "introductory" scene. In this scene, the characters are "introduced" to the audience, setting is established, and it is to end with a cliff-hanger. More details to follow on Monday.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project negotiated earlier this week.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Vocab Test on lessons 8-14. Silent reading time for TKAM.

REMINDER: Quiz on To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 1-3 on Monday.

TKAM Reading Assignment for weekend: Chapters 8-10

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Monday.

Drama (Period 1)

Finished monologue performances. Discussed next and final project assignment: To create and produce a short play in 3 parts based on the characters created for the monologues. For the first part, students are to choose a partner and create a 1-3 minute "introductory" scene. In this scene, the characters are "introduced" to the audience, setting is established, and it is to end with a cliff-hanger. More details to follow on Monday.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project negotiated earlier this week.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Vocab Test on lessons 8-14. Silent reading time for TKAM.

REMINDER: Quiz on To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 1-3 on Monday.

TKAM Reading Assignment for weekend: Chapters 8-10

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Monday.

Monologues Project TKAM

Drama (Period 1)

Students continued to work on the monologue assignment. Then, the written monologues were turned in, and monologue performances began. Performances will be finished tomorrow.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project negotiated earlier this week.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Continued summary and analysis of chapters 1-4 of To Kill a Mockingbird. Download the study guides for chapters 1-8 below.

Download study_guide_chapters_1_thru_3.doc
Download study_guide_chapters_4_and_5.doc
Download study_guide_chapters_6_thru_8.doc

REMINDER: Vocab Test tomorrow, but there is a change. The test will cover only lessons 8-14.

TKAM Reading Assignment for Tonight: Chapters 6 & 7

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Friday.

Drama (Period 1)

Students continued to work on the monologue assignment. Then, the written monologues were turned in, and monologue performances began. Performances will be finished tomorrow.

Drama (Period 2)

Students worked on first portions of their final project negotiated earlier this week.

English 9 (Periods 3, 5, & 6)

Continued summary and analysis of chapters 1-4 of To Kill a Mockingbird. Download the study guides for chapters 1-8 below.

Download study_guide_chapters_1_thru_3.doc
Download study_guide_chapters_4_and_5.doc
Download study_guide_chapters_6_thru_8.doc

REMINDER: Vocab Test tomorrow, but there is a change. The test will cover only lessons 8-14.

TKAM Reading Assignment for Tonight: Chapters 6 & 7

Students do not need to bring Lit books to class Friday.