Monday, September 19, 2011

Week Ending September 23

Reminder: Independent Reading is due by Friday, September 23 @ 2:15! Hard-copies are appreciated. A link to the directions is in the 'important documents' column on the left below.

Monday, September 19
Classwork:
  1. Do Now: Review Portfolio Checklist
  2. Then: Roots Quiz #7
  3. After: Homework Reminder
Homework: Wednesday, September 21 (Mr. Swatek will be substituting)
Classwork:
  1. Poetic Device Assessment
  • There will be matching, multiple choice, constructed response and identification sections on the test.
  • The constructed response and the identification will use two poems that you have not seen before: Manhole Covers by Karl Shapiro and Solsbury Hill by Peter Gabriel
Homework:
  • SIFTT draft 2 due next class
  • Any late or incomplete work is due by Friday @ 2:15 sharp!
Friday, September 23
Classwork:
  • Do Now: In groups think of one question regarding the SIFTT Poetry Analysis that no one in the group can answer.
  • Then: Peer Editing Preview
  • After: Peer Editing Activity
  • Finish: Peer Editing Feedback
Homework:
  1. SIFTT Analysis Draft 3 due next Wednesday
  2. Roots Quiz #8 on Monday (Last one for Quarter 1!)
  3. Vocabtest.com, Unit 4: Parts of Speech
  4. Gather materials for portfolio
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