Monthly Archives: February 2022

today we went over the chart for the short story “Barney” and introduced some new vocabulary for TONE. This vocabulary as well as the vocab from the short story discussed in class, could be on the test next week. -please … Continue reading →

-today we marked the poetic device quiz and handed in the journal duo-tangs -Using “The Impact of Technology” poem, you practiced decoding/anotating the poem (just like we did with the Cloning Poem). Then using the SIFT chart on the back … Continue reading →

-on Monday we will finish going over the questions for “The Fun They Had” -finish reading “Barney” and plot it on the short story chart for Monday -rewrite journal is due Tuesday in tutorial.

They Fun They Had Vocabulary – find definitions in YOUR OWN words and write a sentence for each vocab word below: CRINKLY SCORNFUL CALCULATE INSPECTOR DISPUTE NONCHALANTLY 1. Find six parallels to today’s society. 2. Does the author portray the … Continue reading →

Today we wrote journal #2 (in two parts) Part One: point form is fine, this is just to generate ideas and start to form an opinion. -Is technology enhancing or diminishing society. Don’t forget to provide some examples to support/explain … Continue reading →

-today we went over a grammar package and marked it in class. If you were absent, you can pick up the sheets upon your return to class. The grammar sheets, once marked should go in your English binder, NOT your … Continue reading →

-don’t forget to complete your course selection forms and bring them to class tomorrow. They need to be signed by a parent/guardian. -complete the comma package, the Week Two, Day Four worksheet, and read “The Fun They Had” for tomorrow. … Continue reading →

-here is a video that discusses similar points made in today’s class discussion.

-today we did an “in class” write and reviewed the short story chart for “Charles”. -during tutorials: we went over the grammar and practice vocab quiz format

-today we reviewed and took notes on the Elements of a Short Story -discussed some reasons for cloning a child and then went through the short story looking for examples that showed the advantages AND the disadvantages/potential problems that could … Continue reading →