Monday, January 31, 2011

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Homework for Wednesday, 1/26


IRP 4
Please type a 200 word response to the following question. Make sure to label it with your name, the name of the assignment, and the date.

What aspects of the plot or story can you relate to your own experiences? Describe how.

AND

BRING YOUR INDEPENDENT READING BOOK TO CLASS TOMORROW.

Daily Warm Up for Wednesday, 1/26

Go to this site:
and listen to poets read their poems. As you listen, TAKE NOTES! Write down examples of any of the poetry techniques we've studied.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Homework for Tuesday, 1/25

Assignment 19

Complete the Historical Figure Outline.
Think about what we discussed in class -- how to write an outline.
Use the research we did in class, as well as any more research you have to do at home to fill in the outline.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Homework for Friday, 1/21

Assignment 16

See the "Weekend HW" handout. Follow the directions carefully!

David -- Do IRP (Independent Reading Projects) weeks 1 and 2. The guidelines are below:

IRP Week One
(Please type your responses. Make sure to include your name, the date, and the title of the assignment at the top of the paper.)

What book did you choose? Who is it by?
Why did you choose this book? If someone chose it for you, why did you agree to it? (Your response should be at least 100 words)

IRP Week Two
(Please type your responses -- at least 100 words for each question. Make sure to include your name, the date, and the title of the assignment at the top of the paper.)

Question 1: Are you liking the book so far? Why or why not? (100 words)
Question 2: Describe in detail where and when the book takes place. Cite sections of
the book or lines that give you a sense of place. (100 words)