2/23-3/8: Poetry Style Analysis
Students will write a Style Analysis essay over a poet / song writer of their choice.
Students will write a Style Analysis essay over a poet / song writer of their choice.
1/25-2/4: Poetry Anthology
Students will be writing 2-3 original poems based on a common thematic message with a written analysis explaining this connection. Students will then present one of their poems to the class in an oral interpretation.
Students will be writing 2-3 original poems based on a common thematic message with a written analysis explaining this connection. Students will then present one of their poems to the class in an oral interpretation.
1/8-1/14: Expository Essay Practice
Students were introduced to the STAAR EOC expository essay expectations and structure before receiving their first practice prompt. Essays were written in class and will be rated by their peers and teacher for feedback.
Students were introduced to the STAAR EOC expository essay expectations and structure before receiving their first practice prompt. Essays were written in class and will be rated by their peers and teacher for feedback.
12/8: Tim Burton Style Analysis Essay
Students are writing an essay analyzing the cinematic style of director Tim Burton. After viewing several Burton film clips in class, students must identify his significant cinematic choices and reference multiple films as examples to support their analysis.
11/13: Storyboard Due
11/3-11/5: Cinematic Techniques
10/28-10/30: "Cask of Amontillado"
Read the story, annotate for various literary elements, and complete assignment on analyzing the Point of View of the story.
Read the story, annotate for various literary elements, and complete assignment on analyzing the Point of View of the story.
10/7: Quiz on Ad Techniques, Appeals, and Elements of Argument
10/5: Elements of an Argument
10/1: Ad Techniques and Rhetorical Appeals
9/16-9/17: Ind. Reading time and Plan Interview
Assignments on viewing and planning interview posted in Google Classroom.
Assignments on viewing and planning interview posted in Google Classroom.
9/14-9/15: "Bethany Only Looking Ahead"
Read article in class and completed questions on article submitted via Google Forms, link posted in Google Classroom.
Read article in class and completed questions on article submitted via Google Forms, link posted in Google Classroom.
9/10-9/11: Introducing Classmate
Interview and introduce classmate to the class. Assessed on listening and speaking skills. For details, visit Google Classroom.
Interview and introduce classmate to the class. Assessed on listening and speaking skills. For details, visit Google Classroom.
8/27-8/31: Activities and Stations
Digital Set-up, Mandala, E-mail Etiquette, Mindset, Summer Reading, Digital Citizenship
Digital Set-up, Mandala, E-mail Etiquette, Mindset, Summer Reading, Digital Citizenship
8/25: Classroom Policies and Procedures