Emily Gerrity's Classes

Well, we are starting to get back in a rhythm here…. If you have been out please catch up over out 3 day weekend. Also, be sure to check out LCC’s MLK Celebration on Monday at 5-7. 9th Graders: We turned in our parables and completed discussion questions from our last reading. Most classes got […]

11th Grade: We completed our performances of “I Sing the Body Electric” and began our analysis. If you were out – see me for the grey sheet. HW: Begin Analysis. I would love to collect them next class, and know they are due on Tuesday, along with your annotations. 9th Grade Lit: Today we shared […]

Welcome Back! After the ice delays you might be wondering what you should be prepared for coming in next class 9th Graders: Please come in having read up to page 95. That’s it! Assignment #2 will be due the class after. 11th graders: Please arrive with completed annotations for “Come Up from the Field’s Father” […]

9th Grade: Today 9th graders took a reading quiz on the first 37 pages of he novel. We then read a myth from the Kojiki and discussed symbols and elements of the story. Reminder that Assignment #1 is due next class! HW: Read to page 53 and complete Assignment #1 11th Grade: Today we discussed […]

Tuesday Nov 29th 9th Grade: We completed a peer edit for our essays. I also showed students the online OWL writing Lab – where we looked at transitions to add to our writing. Final Essay is due on December 6th (Tuesday!) and will include final copy, outline, peer edit sheet, and quote chart. 9th Grade […]

9th: Do you best to COMPLETE the first 4 paragraphs of your essay- the intro and 3 body paragraphs. It feels like most of you are basically done with this as we had two full days of writing in class. Print out if possible or e-mail me and I can print it for you! 11th […]

9th Grade: This week we are working on our essays. I am reviewing mini lessons on 1.) writing engaging hooks and 2.) embedding quotes into our writing. Otherwise, we have class work time for Writer’s Workshop. If you were out review this for guidance: outlining-essay HW: BE SURE to have a COMPLETED Rough Draft on […]

9th Grader: We have begun the writing process for our Australia Essay. By Monday, please ensure you come in with a complete outline. Review the PowerPoint for examples on thesis, topic sentences, and quote support. outlining-essay HW: Complete Outline 11th Graders: We enjoyed a number of IB Oral Presentations. If you were out be sure […]

9th Grade: All 9th grade classes watched the film “Rabbit Proof Fence”. If you were out you can either rent the film from me, or just opt out of using the film as one of the sources for your essay. HW: Green Film Guide is due next class! 11th Grade: We discussed the Human Condition […]

9th Grade: This week we completed our Convict Ballads and also completed our Settler Perspective with the reading of “The Drover’s Wife”. If you were out, know that you need to turn in your ballad. We also filled out our Theme Chart for all of the stories. Please follow the attached PP to find the […]