<![CDATA[DR. WHIPPLE'S LITERATURE CLASSES - 9th Lit Blog]]>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:43:01 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Digital Learning Week 7]]>Mon, 04 May 2020 13:55:27 GMThttp://www.doctorwhipple.com/9th-lit-blog/may-04th-2020This week we will complete our exploration of George Orwell's Animal Farm. You will get an opportunity to read chapters 7-10. In addition, you should be reading your chosen independent reading novel. You will need to choose 2 response questions from the list on Schoology to answer.  

​We will end this unit with a culminating project. If you have missed previous assignments and you would like to submit work to improve your grade it is NOT TOO LATE!  

​COMMUNICATION
We will not be returning to our physical building however your opportunities for learning abound.  In accordance to CCSD expectations, PHS is adopting the digital learning schedule above.  In the meantime, learning will take place. You can reach me through email at dawn.whipple@cobbk12.org, through the Remind App messenger, or you can schedule a virtual Zoom meeting using this form. You do not need any special equipment for this app. I will send you an email confirmation with your scheduled appointment.]]><![CDATA[Digital Learning Week 6]]>Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:33:43 GMThttp://www.doctorwhipple.com/9th-lit-blog/digital-learning-week-6Hello 9th Lit Scholars, 
This week we will continue our exploration of George Orwell's Animal Farm. You will get an opportunity to read chapters 3-6. The work is a novella and only has 10 total chapters.  In addition, you should be reading your chosen independent reading novel. You will need to choose 2 response questions from the list on Schoology to answer.  

​We will end this unit with a culminating project. If you have missed previous assignments and you would like to submit work to improve your grade it is NOT TOO LATE!  

​COMMUNICATION
We will not be returning to our physical building however your opportunities for learning abound.  In accordance to CCSD expectations, PHS is adopting the digital learning schedule above.  In the meantime, learning will take place. You can reach me through email at dawn.whipple@cobbk12.org, through the Remind App messenger, or you can schedule a virtual Zoom meeting using this form. You do not need any special equipment for this app. I will send you an email confirmation with your scheduled appointment.
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I’m not sure how many of you are feeling but, I have truly missed you all and I miss school. This will be a time for you to check-in with your classmates and me!  You can ask questions and bring up any concerns. I would LOVE for you to share what you are reading right now.  You can show us if you have been working on any special projects or just take some time to chat about what you are doing and feeling right now!


Virtual Class Meetings
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Topic: 9th Lit Scholars Check-In (2nd Block)
Time: Apr 27, 2020 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84096985813?pwd=MHoveUtHSW5md0JOZnJ3bkNobkdjUT09
Meeting ID: 840 9698 5813
Password: Whipple
 
Topic: 9th Lit Scholars Check-In (4th Block)
Time: Apr 28, 2020 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85440033292?pwd=V05hMXdZVHlUSWNXd0JUY1Q2bnVjQT09
Meeting ID: 854 4003 3292
Password: Whipple
 


 
]]><![CDATA[Digital Learning Week 5]]>Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:06:09 GMThttp://www.doctorwhipple.com/9th-lit-blog/digital-learning-week-5Hello 9th Lit Scholars, 
Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this time. On Wed and Thursday I will host an online check in session on Zoom during your scheduled period times.  Details will be listed on Schoology. In addition, we are starting our final unit, Coming of Age in Challenging Times. In this unit, we will read our class novel, Animal Farm and you will get an opportunity to read a published novel of your choice.   

We will end this unit with a culminating project. If you have missed previous assignments and you would like to submit work to improve your grade it is NOT TOO LATE!  

​COMMUNICATION
We will not be returning to our physical building however your opportunities for learning abound.  In accordance to CCSD expectations, PHS is adopting the digital learning schedule above.  In the meantime, learning will take place. You can reach me through email at dawn.whipple@cobbk12.org, through the Remind App messenger, or you can schedule a virtual Zoom meeting using this form. You do not need any special equipment for this app. I will send you an email confirmation with your scheduled appointment.


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​This week you will work on completing any missing assignments from Digital Learning Week 4. You will submit the final copy of your argumentative paper that we began before Spring Break. In addition, you will create your own opinion editorial.  This is a form of writing that typical appears in newspapers and magazines and demonstrates the writer’s deep opinion about a particular topic or issue.  More information can be found on Schoology.
 
NEW GRADING POLICY
Moving forward you have two options for grading. You can accept your grade as of March 13, 2020, as your final grade or you can have the work that you have completed and moving forward to count towards improving your grade.  Either way, your grade will NOT be any lower than it is now and any grades placed in Synergy will be used to improve your grade. I strongly advise that you work on earning the highest possible grade but this choice is up to you.
 
COMMUNICATION
We will not be returning to our physical building however your opportunities for learning abound.  In accordance to CCSD expectations, PHS is adopting the digital learning schedule above.  In the meantime, learning will take place. You can reach me through email at dawn.whipple@cobbk12.org, through the Remind App messenger, or you can schedule a virtual Zoom meeting using this form. You do not need any special equipment for this app. I will send you an email confirmation with your scheduled appointment.

]]><![CDATA[9th Lit Digital Learning Week 3]]>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:09:44 GMThttp://www.doctorwhipple.com/9th-lit-blog/9th-lit-digital-learning-week-3
Hey Young Scholars, 
This marks week three of our digital learning. We will continue our unit, Finding Your Voice. You will have an opportunity to sign up for a personal writing conference. Also you will create a PSA about an issue you are passionate about and post it on our class FlipGrid!  If you have not completed assignments from weeks 1 and 2, this would be a great time to catch up!

As always if you have any questions or concerns I am here.
University of Utah nurse posts dancing video on TikTok
 Weekly Agenda
Mon Schedule a Personal Writing Conference using this form and independent reading using Sora 
Tues Schedule a Personal Writing Conference using this form and independent reading using Sora
Wed Schedule a Personal Writing Conference using this form and independent reading using Sora
Thurs Complete and submit your final draft of your argumentative essay
Fri Create your own PSA about an issue important to you!
We will be out of school indefinitely. In the meantime, learning will take place.  I will be available virtually 10:30 am - 12:00 pm and for office hours from 1:00-2:00 pm Monday - Friday. You can reach me through email at dawn.whipple@cobbk12.org, through the Remind App messenger, or you can schedule a virtual Zoom meeting using this form. You do not need any special equipment for this app. I will send you an email confirmation with your scheduled appointment.
]]><![CDATA[9th Lit Digital Lessons Week 2]]>Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:02:39 GMThttp://www.doctorwhipple.com/9th-lit-blog/9th-lit-digital-lessons-week-2
 Hello Scholars! 

 I am going to be posting a Question of the Week in Schoology so that you all can respond.  This week's question is what new or even old activity have you engaged in over the last week? For me its exploring social media apps like TikTok! As you can see based on the video on the right, I have spent some of my time away wisely. I learned more about TikTok and all of its filters!  I would love to see evidence of your activities as well. You can post them in our discussion board on Schoology.

This week we will start a new unit called: Finding Your Voice!  You will get an opportunity to explore two topics and choose the one you would like to write about.  You have the week to work on the assignments in the weekly agenda. Make sure that you complete them in order. 
Weekly Agenda 
We will be out of school indefinitely. In the meantime, learning will take place.  I will be available virtually 10:30 am - 12:00 pm and for office hours from 1:00-2:00 pm Monday - Friday. You can reach me through email at dawn.whipple@cobbk12.org, through the Remind App messenger, or you can schedule a virtual Zoom meeting using this form. You do not need any special equipment for this app. I will send you an email confirmation with your scheduled appointment.
]]><![CDATA[9th Lit Digital Lessons Week 1]]>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:51:19 GMThttp://www.doctorwhipple.com/9th-lit-blog/9th-lit-digital-lessons-week-1We will be out of school indefinitely. In the meantime, learning will take place.  I will be available virtually 10:30 am - 12:00 pm daily and for office hours from 1:00-2:00 pm. You can reach me through email at dawn.whipple@cobbk12.org, through the Remind App messenger, or you can schedule a virtual Zoom meeting using this form. You do not need any special equipment for this app. I will send you

9th Literature
This week we will continue our exploration of Defining Style: How an author creates narrative work.  You will have an opportunity this week to revisit 
Digital Activities for Week 1
1. Go to www.Schoology.com and login
2. Find the folder marked Digital Learning Week 1
3. Complete the following activities: CommonLit.org Articles and Writing Your Own Short Story
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This week we will end our Unit on Coming of Age on Stage. You will have a Summative Assessment over our unit. Please make sure that you are working to complete the Romeo and Juliet Study Guide. We will be meeting in the Media Center on Thursday and Friday of this week. Please bring your independent reading book daily to class. 
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING 
is available for any student who is missing assignments from this unit and needs remediation or if you would like extra help. Tutoring is Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:45- 5:00 pm. 
Weekly Agenda
Mon -  Act 5 Romeo and Juliet/Summative Study Guide/Constructed Response
Tues - Chronicle of a Death Foretold Graphic Essay
Wed - Chronicle of a Death Foretold Graphic Essay
Thurs - Whose to Blame? Digital Escape Room
Fri - Book Chat and Romeo and Juliet Summative Assessment 
]]><![CDATA[Balcony Scene - Instructions]]>Tue, 04 Feb 2020 23:56:42 GMThttp://www.doctorwhipple.com/9th-lit-blog/balcony-scene-instructionsTHIS is ONLY FOR STUDENTS HAVING DIFFICULTY LOGGING INTO WWW.SCHOOLOGY.COM 

READ the Scene Summary
Scene Summary
Romeo stands below Juliet’s balcony, marveling at her beauty. Not knowing he’s there, Juliet speaks, wondering why Romeo must be a Montague, and she a Capulet. She thinks a name is simply a word, and it would be easy for Romeo to take a new name, and therefore not be forbidden to her. Romeo reveals himself, agreeing to forsake the name Romeo if he can have her love. Juliet warns him that, as a Montague, he’ll be killed if he’s spotted with her, but Romeo doesn’t care. After much discussion, the two swear their love for each other and agree to be married.
Go to the link and read the scene: https://myshakespeare.com/romeo-and-juliet/act-2-scene-2
Watch the two versions of the balcony scene attached.
Answer the following prompt: After examining different presentations of Act 2, Scene 2 respond to the following: Who is in control of this conversation, Romeo or Juliet? Look for other examples in the text to support your idea of who is the stronger character. Your response should be written in 1-2 well-developed paragraphs backed by textual evidence.
Submitting your assignment: write your response; Label it Balcony Scene include your full name and the block; Turn your work into the basket at the back of the room. 
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