Emily Gerrity's Classes

9th Grade Global Literature (Section 13) We reviewed conclusion writing of an essay. Students partnered up and completed a peer edit of their draft so far. Please see these  pieces for clarification if you were out: Outlining Essay GerrityFinalEssay sampleessayem 11th Grade LOTA (All Sections) Today we completed our in-class passage analysis of #712. We also turned in […]

9th Grade Global Literature (Section 12)) We reviewed conclusion writing of an essay. Students partnered up and completed a peer edit of their draft so far. Please see these  pieces for clarification if you were out: Outlining Essay GerrityFinalEssay sampleessayem HOMEWORK: Typed final draft due the day we come back from break! 11th Grade (Section 12) […]

9th Grade Global Literature (All sections) We reviewed essay components and outlining procedures. Ensure  your thesis, topic sentence, and quotes all connect!  We spent the rest of class working on our introduction and body paragraphs. I handed out an example that I wrote that shows a work in progress  Please see these two pieces for […]

9th Grade Global Literature (Section 13) Today we wrapped up our last component of Australia by reading the formal apology by Paul Rudd as well as a statement by an Aboriginal Activist in response to the injustices displayed on the Aboriginal People. We also listened to Rudd’s apology: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3TZOGpG6cM&safe=active)-  only 3 minutes long. Please see […]

9th Grade Global Literature (Section 12) Today we wrapped up our last component of Australia by reading the formal apology by Paul Rudd as well as a statement by an Aboriginal Activist in response to the injustices displayed on the Aboriginal People. We also listened to Rudd’s apology: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3TZOGpG6cM&safe=active)-  only 3 minutes long. Please see […]

9th Grade (All Sections) We completed the film Rabbit Proof Fence. Students should complete the viewing guide and be ready for formal writing next class! Homework: Complete viewing guide; Ensure at least two quotes for each theme chart box are included with proper citations. “…” (13).   11th Grade (Section 12) IB Orals today! Students […]

9th Grade (Section 13) Today I introduced “The Stolen Generation”. Students shared their five facts on this time period and got classroom credit for this. We began the film “Rabbit Proof Fence”. Homework: Ensure there are at least two quotes for each of the stories you have read this unit- ensure quotes are in correct […]

9th Grade (Section 12) Today I introduced “The Stolen Generation”. Students shared their five facts on this time period and got classroom credit for this. We began the film “Rabbit Proof Fence”. Homework: Ensure there are at least two quotes for each of the stories you have read this unit- ensure quotes are in correct […]

9th Grade (all classes) We completed a discussion on “The Drover’s Wife” and answered questions that can be found in the attached PowerPoint. I checked theme charts and we began work on a partner story board detailing the harsh depiction of life in the outback. DroverEm Homework: Research Australia’s “Stolen Generation”. Bring in five solid facts […]

9th Grade (Section 13) We completed our discussion on philosophical issues that were raised with Absalom Day’s Promotion. After I stared a rather strange you tube video on convict life that prepared us for writing our own ballads. I discussed ballad form (quatrains with a 2/4 line rhyme scheme) and students paired up to write […]