FOR SOPHOMORES: Finish group presentations on Acts 4 or 5 Write down themes of the play. On the test next class, you’ll need to know how at least one of these themes is shown in the play. For those who missed, here they are: The corrosive effects of jealousy Effects of racism Role of women […]
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FOR FRESHMEN: Collect study guide questions for “The Drover’s Wife” Answer any questions on grammar sheets you did for hwk Begin first play written in English by an aboriginal author, “The Cherry Picker” Work with a partner to compare “The Drover’s Wife” and “The Chosen Vessel” for class participation points HWK: FINISH READING THE PLAY […]
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FOR FRESHMEN: Get hwk assignments on semi-colons and sentence fragments and explanation on how to complete them. Finish watching Rabbit Proof Fence and have class discussion on the film and the study guide. I read Burnum Burnum (an aboriginal declaration of taking over England) to the class HWK: COMPLETE PUNCTUATION/GRAMMAR ASSIGNMENTS. STUDY GUIDE FOR RPF DUE ON FRIDAY, THOUGH […]
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FOR SOPHOMORES: I let you know what to look for on the planned vocab test next class. You’ll have to do the following: Give me an example of foreshadowing in literature. You can look this up and get ideas ahead of time. I gave you several examples today. Write 2 lines of original verse (doesn’t […]
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FOR FRESHMEN: Get copy of “The Drover’s Wife” + study questions. Read first page of “Drover’s Wife” in class together. Watch more of Rabbit Proof Fence and continue with your notes on the film. HWK: Read “The Drover’s Wife” and complete study guide FOR SOPHOMORES: Discuss parts of Act 4 and continue watching Othello on video HWK: […]
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FOR FRESHMEN: Hand out copies of “The Drover’s Wife” and study questions they need to answer. Begin reading the story in class. This time, the work isn’t due until Tues. 10/29. Continue the film Rabbit Proof Fence your the note taking HWK: Begin work on “The Drover’s Wife” and study guide questions FOR SOPHOMORES: I’m out […]
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FOR SOPHOMORES: Quiz on reading of 4.1-2 Begin discussion of Act 4 in groups. Each group has a pink sheet with questions they need to answer, sharing the writing among all members of the group. After your group work is finished, we’ll have a whole class discussion on Act. 4. HWK: Finish reading Act 4 […]
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FOR FRESHMEN: Share vocab work with a partner and have a chance to ask any clarifying questions. Quiz on “The Chosen Vessel” and use quiz to discuss the reading. Introduction to note taking on Rabbit Proof Fence, if you haven’t already, and start see the film. The notes are to be taken on a sheet […]
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FOR FRESHMEN: Finish aboriginal myth/stories group work for class participation points Get vocab and reading assignment titled “The Chosen Vessel” for hwk and read first page in class. Remember to do the vocab before you start the reading. Begin the video Rabbit Proof Fence and note taking on ideas in the film. HWK: Do the vocab […]
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FOR SOPHOMORES: I will be gone next week caring for a sick sister in Mississippi. I will be available by email, but not as available as I ordinarily would be. Ms. Land — a former IHS teacher — will take good care of you. Quiz on 3.2 and 3.3 Differences in irony and dramatic irony Watch 3.1-3 on […]
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