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"For never was there a story of more woe..."

10/29/2018

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We will conclude our reading of Romeo and Shakespeare with class performances. You have been divided into small groups and will perform selected scenes from Acts 2-4.  There is extra credit for those that memorize their lines and/or dress in costume for his or her character.  As a class, you will evaluate your peers performances and offer suggestions for future performances.  We will end our week with a discussion of whether or not Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet should be included in a 9th grade curriculum?

Class Announcements

FREE Tutoring - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:00 pm in room 1002. You can work on missing assignments, prep for the EOCs and get clarity on confusing 9th Grade Lit skills.  Don't miss out on this opportunity.  Bus Transportation is available. 
SUPER SATURDAY - If you missed our Super Saturday on October 20th, it is NOT TOO LATE. Please sign up for  our next session on Saturday November 10, 2018 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Use the following link: tinyurl.com/9thLitSuperSat

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Weekly Agenda

Monday: Bard’s Birthday/Rehearse Assigned scenes from Romeo and Juliet 
Tuesday
:  Unpack Embedded Assessment/Performances of Selected Scenes of Romeo and Juliet  
Wednesday
:  Foil Characters/Completing Romeo and Juliet  
Thursday
:  Unit 3 Mid test/Emotional Rollercoaster/Exploration of Should Shakespeare be Taught in 9th Grade.  
Friday
:  Timed Argumentative Essay: Should Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet be included in a 9th Grade Curriculum?
  
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"...in fair verona, where we lay our scene."

10/22/2018

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This week we will continue our study of Sonnets.  This will lead us to the Prologue of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.  The play opener is written as a sonnet.  You will also get an opportunity to explore the work and work within mini dramatic acting troupes to play various roles of selected scenes from the work. We are working toward writing an argumentative essay on the following: Should Romeo and Juliet be taught as part of a 9th grade curriculum?  

Announcements

  • FREE Tutoring is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:00 pm in room 1002.  
  • Unit TWO Post Test Retakes If you scored under a 75 on our Unit 2 Post Test you can come during tutoring hours and retake the questions you've missed.  To help review and potentially score a higher grade. 
  • SUPER SATURDAYS! Get prepped for the End of Course test NOW.  We are offering a free prep session this Saturday October 27, 2018 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.  Students will earn valuable skills to help them prep for the EOCs AND extra credit for attending! 
  • Amensty Days - Have you missed assignments?  You have until October 31, 2018 to turn in missing assignments.  You can also use IXL work towards credit for missing assignments.  Please see me if you do not have your username or password to use this valuable resource. 
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All the World's is a stage

10/8/2018

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What are we doing this week?

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If you haven't heard, this week is Homecoming Week at Pebblebrook.  There are many intersting and engaging activities that you can particpate in. Monday is Character/Meme Day, Tuesday is Dynamic Duo Day, Wednesday is Pajama Day, Thursday is the 1950s day, Friday is for your Spirit Wear.   We will be concluding our Defining Style unit this week and starting our unit called Coming of Age on Stage. 

Class Announcements

FREE Tutoring is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:00 pm in room 1002.  

Unit TWO Post Test Retakes
If you scored under a 75 on our Unit 2 Post Test you can come during tutoring hours and retake the questions you've missed.  To help review and potentially score a higher grade. 

Amensty Days
Have you missed assignments?  You have until October 19, 2018 to turn in missing assignments.  You can also use IXL work towards credit for missing assignments.  Please see me if you do not have your username or password to use this valuable resource. 

Parallel Reading Journal is due on Friday October 12, 2018. Please be prepared to submit your journals with SIX responses. 

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Weekly Agenda

Mon - Unit 2 Post Test
Tues - Unit 3 Pre-Test/ Shakespeare Digital Breakout Room
​Wed - School Wide Testing/Reniassance Learning Centers
Thurs - Pep Rally
Fri - All the World's a Stage Monologue Study
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iS A FOUR YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE VALUABLE?

10/2/2018

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This week we will write an argumenative research paper on the following topic: Is a four year college degree valuable? 

Tuesday and Thursday marks the official beginning of school-wide afterschool tutoring.  Bus transportation is available for students attending tutoring. 9th Grade Literature tutoring is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45-5:00 pm.  

Class Announcements

  • Tutoring Bus - there will be a tutoring bus available starting Tuesday October 1st
  • Parallal Reading Assignment for Unit 2  - Using your chosen novel, write responses to at least six of the journal prompts listed below.  Your responses should include textual evidence (quotes from your novel in MLA citation), be at least 5-8 sentences in length, use correct grammar and parallel structure.  All six of your entries should be placed in your dialectical journal (your one subject spiral notebook).  Your work is due on Friday October 14, 2018.  

Weekly Agenda

  • Monday: MLA Citations and Bibliography Review/Paper Outlining
  • Tuesday:  Argumentative Research Paper Outlining Feedback and Rough Draft creation
  • Wednesday:  Argumentative Research Paper Outlining and Peer Editing (minor grammatical errors, transition words/phrases, and essay structure)
  • Thursday:  Media Center Visit/SRI Testing and Final Draft Writing
  • Friday:  Grade Self-Reflection/Renaissance Festival 
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