Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Week of October 13th, 2014

Academic English 9:  Students will complete the Propaganda Poster Projects.  They will review and critique the Documentaries. Students will identify Vocabulary and Subject/Verb Agreement through review of the Vocabulary Test.  They will also be introduced to phrases and clauses.  A new vocabulary list will be distributed.  Word dissection and analysis is necessary for identifying and using a word in context.  Through the viewing of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, the students will be required to identify and apply literary devices from the novel, Night.  Meaning and relevancy may then be applied to the message of the literary work.

Practical English Literature 10: Students will work on word dissection and analysis and vocabulary in context.  They will identify tone for fiction and nonfiction literature.  Students will read and respond to literature in the Short Story Unit.  The novel, Friday Night Lights and the accompanying study guide will be distributed.  Reading Assignment dates will be discussed and assigned.  Students are reading for meaning and relevancy of the literature.   

Public Speaking:  Students will continue working of the Informative Speech.  They will be required to read and respond to Chapters 13-15 in the text.  Speeches will commence on October 20th.

10th Grade SAT Prep: Students will continue to identify and apply reading and writing strategies. 

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