English 9 Per. 4 (South Pasadena High School) //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/887249/assignments/ Class Name: English 9 Per. 4 Instructor(s): Bonnie Taylor en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 05/30/2019]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem5219641 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/887249/assignments/
Classwork from Weds. 5/29:
1. Got summer reading book from the school library.
2. Wrote final exam essay related to Romeo and Juliet.
 
Homework due Thurs. 5/30:
1. Start preparing for the final exam which is Mon., 6/3.
2. Use your final exam notes to review and practice.

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Classwork from Fri. 5/24:
1. Did reading session and wrote log entry.
2. Wrote reflection of May reading and turned in Reading Log.
3. Did review for final exam.
 
Homework due Weds. 5/29:
1. Finish self-improvement book by 5/29.
2. Review essay writing papers and rubric; bring chart of quotes for Romeo and Juliet.
3. We start the final exam on 5/29 by writing the in-class essay.

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Classwork from Weds. 5/22:
1. Read book and recorded one log entry.
2. Discussed homework; turned in "While the Auto Waits" paper.
3. Analyzed poetic terms to prepare for the final exam.
 
Homework due Fri. 5/24:
1. Do extra reading in order to finish your self-improvement book by 5/29.
2. Bring the book and your Reading Log to class on 5/24.
3. Start reviewing for the final exam.  We begin next Weds. (5/29) with the final essay.

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Classwork from Mon. 5/20:
1. Read book and recorded one log entry.
2. Prepared final exam study sheet.  If absent, get notes.
3. Discussed "Checkouts" homework and turned in paper (including "Necklace" responses).
4. Did RFU.
 
Homework due Weds. 5/22:
1. Do two reading sessions and record two Reading Log entries.
2. Do additional reading to finish your book by 5/29. If finished, bring a new book for 5/22 & 5/24.
3. Use this link to read "While the Auto Waits" and then complete the worksheet.  
If absent and did not get handout, create a plot map for the story (consult "Magi" story map).
https://americanliterature.com/author/o-henry/short-story/while-the-auto-waits

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Classwork from Thurs. 5/16:
1. Worked on skills assessment.
2. Discussed "The Necklace" homework; keep this to turn in later.
3. Read "The Last Leaf" and discussed story similarities.
 
Homework due Mon. 5/20:
1. Do one reading session and record on log.  
Do additional reading to finish your book by May 29.
2. In textbook, read "Checkouts" pgs.282-285.
3. Add "Writing Lesson" p.289 to today's homework paper, or to a new sheet.

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Classwork from Tues. 5/14:
1. Read book and recorded one log entry.
2. Discussed homework stories; turned in "The Gift of the Magi" plot chart + story rewrite.
3. Started year-end assessment.
 
Homework due Thurs. 5/16:
1. Do one reading session and record on Reading Log.
2. In textbook, read "The Necklace" pgs. 608-615.
3. Answer Q 2, 5, and 7 p.615. 
Write your responses for Q 2&5 as one thoughtful analysis each;
do not give a part A and a part B response.

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Classwork from Fri. 5/10:
1. Read book and recorded log entry.
2. Discussed story plot (homework) and themes in the story; listed gift-giving advice on back.
3. Read student's original short story and discussed plot.
 
Homework due Tues. 5/14:
1. Do one reading session and record on Reading Log.
2. Do "Writing Lesson" p.533 of textbook.
Your story (1 1/2 pages) can be handwritten or typed (if desired).
Write paragraphs with dialogue and narration; do not write a script.

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Classwork from Weds. 5/8:
1. Read book and recorded entry on Reading Log.
2. Turned in advice essay; this also must be posted on turnitin.com.
3. Went over Romeo and Juliet homework passages - turned these in.
4. Did passage 9 quiz.
 
Homework due Fri. 5/10:
1. Do one reading session and record the entry on your log.
2. In your textbook, read "The Gift of the Magi" pgs. 525-530.
3. Study the plot information on p. 531 and fill in details on the story map handout.
If absent, answer the questions on p.531 to replace the handout.

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Classwork from Mon. 5/6:
1. Read novel and recorded one log entry.
2. Finished alternative scene performances.
3. Did essay critique.
4. Reviewed analysis of Romeo and Juliet passages.
 
Homework due Weds. 5/8:
1. Complete analysis of passages 7 and 8.  Use book & online resources, but not classmates.
2. Revise you advice essay.  Proofread carefully!
3. Print a final hard copy to turn in; submit the essay to turnitin.com.

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Classwork from Thurs. 5/2:
1. Read from new book - self improvement - and started new Reading Log for May.
2. Read essay based on ideas from Romeo and Juliet; did brainstorming list for own essay.
3. Discussed original play scripts with classmates and performed best from each group.
Turned in script.
 
Homework due Mon 5/6:
1. Do one reading session from your new book and record the entry on your Reading Log.
2. Write an advice essay based on a topic from Romeo and Juliet.
Only make references to characters or events; do not summarize the play.
Type the essay, double space.  Make it 1 to 1 1/2 pages and print a copy for class.

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