The Catcher in the Rye Test

Yesterday in class we started with a creative writing activity associated with The Catcher in the Rye, this work cannot be made up. Then we took sometime to continue reading the novel. Finally we drafted a few test questions for the novel and traded questions to prepare for the unit test.

Today in class we took our unit test over The Catcher in the Rye. If you were absent today, you'll need to find some time before or after school to take this test. Have a great break!

Catcher in the Rye and Grammar

Today in class we quizzed over our assigned reading from The Catcher in the Rye. We also took a quiz over grammar based on the lessons we did last week. We went over last the test over A Raisin in the Sun from last unit. Finally we took some time to discuss and read from The Catcher in the Rye. Both classes should have read through chapter 17 for class tomorrow.

District Final Essay

Today, most of the time in both classes was dedicated to writing the essay portion of the district final.

In 2nd block, we also heard from one last group's grammar presentation. On Monday, we'll quiz over chapters 1-14 of The Catcher in the Rye and take our grammar quiz.

In 3rd block, we quizzed over chapters 1-9 of The Catcher in the Rye. On Monday we'll quiz over chapters 10-16 and also take our grammar quiz.

Have a great weekend!

Essay Evaluation

In 2nd block today, we heard from and participated in another group's grammar presentations. Tomorrow we'll have our final group present. Afterward, we took some time to evaluate our classmates' practice essays that we wrote yesterday. Hopefully the feedback will be helpful tomorrow. We also took some time to read from The Catcher in the Rye.

In 3rd block, we wrote practice essays in preparation for the district final. We then evaluated each other's essays and gave some feedback. We also heard and participated in our final two groups' grammar presentations.

On Friday we'll start class with our reading quiz over the first nine chapters of The Catcher in the Rye (pages 1-66). Then we'll take our grammar quiz. Finally, we'll take the performance portion of our district final, that is, the essay.

Grammar, Essays and The Catcher in the Rye

Today we heard from and participated in three more grammar presentations. We'll quiz over this information on Friday.

In 2nd block we took a practice essay in preparation for Friday's essay portion of the district final.

In 3rd block we spent some time with The Catcher in the Rye.

Remember on Friday we will take the essay portion of the district final, we will take a quiz over grammar and we will take a quiz over the first nine chapters (pages 1-66) of The Catcher in the Rye.

Grammar and The Catcher in the Rye

Today we watched and participated in two more groups grammar presentations. We also spent some time beginning to read the novel, The Catcher in the Rye. We'll quiz over the first nine chapters (pages 1-66) on Thursday.

Essay Evaluation

Today in class we watched and participated in a couple of groups' grammar presentations. Then we took some time to read and evaluated essays from the district final. If you were absent, you do not need to make up this work, but be prepared for the essay portion of our district final on Friday.

A Raisin in the Sun Unit Test

Yesterday in class we had a substitute as I was out sick. We prepared for our unit test over A Raisin in the Sun. We finished reading the play and completed the Act III Study Questions and a Chronolog handout. Both of these handouts are available on the shelf at the front of the room. We also completed a Latin Vocabulary Roots Crossword.

Today in class we took our Raisin in the Sun unit test, which also covered Latin vocabulary roots. If you were absent, please plan on coming in early or staying after school sometime next week to take the test.

Don't forget: next week we'll have our grammar presentations starting on Monday. Have a great weekend!

Grammar Lesson Prep

Today in class we worked in our groups to prepare for our grammar lessons taking place next week. Students who were absent should get with their group members in order to prepare for the lesson that they will teach next week. A scoring guide for that presentation is here.

A Raisin in the Sun, Act II

Today, 2nd block was cut short again by the half day. We worked on a graphic organizer on the mood of A Raisin in the Sun. It is available on the shelf at the front of the room. We also finished reading act II.

In 3rd block, we worked on the same graphic organizer on mood. We also worked on our act II study questions as we watched act II on film. The handout is also available on the shelf at the front of the room.

A Raisin in the Sun, Act II

Today's bellwork is here. To complete the bellwork, you'll need this Latin vocabulary roots study guide.

In 2nd block we read A Raisin in the Sun act II, scenes 1-2.

In 3rd block we finished reading the second act of A Raisin in the Sun.

A Raisin in the Sun, Act I and II

Today's bellwork is here.

Today in 2nd block we finished and turned in our Character Organizer as we watched some of act I on film. We also worked on our Act I Study Questions. Students who are not finished should turn this in for homework. If you were absent, make sure to pick up this work on the shelf at the front of the room.

In 3rd block, we finished up viewing act I and we began reading act II. We also turned in our Act I Study Questions. Again, this work is available on the shelf at the front of the room.

A Raisin in the Sun, Act I

Today in class we continued our reading of A Raisin in the Sun.

In 2nd block we read into act I, scene 2, but did not finish. Tomorrow we'll finish act I.

In 3rd block we finished act I and watched some of the film in class. If you did not turn in the Character Organizer and the Act I Study Guide, please do so at the start of class tomorrow.

A Raisin in the Sun, Act I

Yesterday we started class with an activity on stereotyping. Please complete the following handout if you were absent. We then began reading act I of A Raisin in the Sun. As we read we began to complete a character guide. The character guide is available on the shelf at the front of the room.

Today in class we finished act I of A Raisin in the Sun. We also completed the Act I Study Guide, which is available on the shelf at the front of the room.