Emily Gerrity's Classes

9th Grade We completed our Myth activity from two classes ago- students presented their poster to the class using techniques from the oral story telling mini lesson. After, students read the Aboriginal poem “We Are Going” and completed the questions with a partner. After finishing up notes, we began to prep for our Dot Paintings […]

9th Grade (all classes) Welcome to the Aboriginal Dream Time Fire! Today we gathered around our fire and shared the myths we have created. Some myths included the interactive “Call and Response” component creating a lively atmosphere in class. We shared our work and enjoyed the creativity! After, we completed our Aboriginal Myth chart sharing […]

9th Grade Global Literature: Today we discussed the importance of oral traditions. Students then broke up into groups and each received their own version of an Aboriginal myth. Students read their myth, charted their findings, and visually recreated the myth for the class through a poster; posters included art, symbols, and words/phrases from the text. […]

9th Grade Global Literature: Today we discussed the importance of oral traditions. Students then broke up into groups and each received their own version of an Aboriginal myth. Students read their myth, charted their findings, and visually recreated the myth for the class through a poster; posters included art, symbols, and words/phrases from the text. […]

9th grade (Sections 12-13) We reviewed our Aboriginal Notes from last class and recalled information from my lecture. After, students shared their “Found Poems”- Wow these were lovely- and despite the words were “found” and rearranged- the essence of this important Aboriginal Myth was maintained. We watched a film on Aboriginal Dreamtime and wrote down […]

9th Grade (section 13) We began our intro day for Australia. G’Day! We took notes on the history of the Aboriginal People- culture and customs. After, we read “The Beginning of Life” an Aboriginal creation myth. I went over the found poem assignment, showed  an example, and you got to work! HOMEWORK: Complete “Found Poem” […]

Monday, October 7th 9th Grade (section 12) Students did a final revision of their writing prior to handing it in! Congratulations on your first writing assignment! After, we began our intro day for Australia. G’Day! We took notes on the history of the Aboriginal People- culture and customs. After, we read “The Beginning of Life” […]

9th Grade (section 12) In class we looked at a rubric in detail for our essays. Focusing in on the “Sentence Fluency” section- we completed two activities: sentence combining and fragments/run-ons. If you missed class make sure to get the white handout. After reviewing our work, we applied these techniques to our essays. With the […]

9th Grade (section 13) In class we looked at a rubric in detail for our essays. Focusing in on the “Sentence Fluency” section- we completed two activities: sentence combining and fragments/run-ons. If you missed class make sure to get the white handout. After reviewing our work, we applied these techniques to our essays Homework: Final […]

9th Grade- Section 13 We took our vocabulary quiz! Yeah! After, students completed a peer edit (yellow sheet) with  partners. Students worked to review for word choice, voice, sensory detail, organization, format, and quote use. See me if you missed class. HOMEWORK: Final drafts are due on Monday of next week! 11th Grade LOTA We […]