Honors English I & English I

11/30  MUGshot Monday – editing exercise (corrected sentences are posted in Google Classroom); SAT Vocabulary List 5 flashcards are DUE Friday, TEST Friday 11/11

12/1  LTOTW:  soliloquy – a long speech made by a character in a play while no other characters are on stage; Students will read “Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry, taking notes over the character traits of Jim and Della as well as their relationship with one another before answering questions about the short story (assignment can be accessed in the Google Classroom); List 5 Flashcards DUE Friday

12/2 “Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry:  After completing assignment from yesterday, students will complete a Direct & Indirect Characterization graphic organizer about either Jim or Della; List 5 Flashcards DUE Friday

12/3  Expository Writing:  All students will take notes over the TEXXEXXT method of writing before writing –  Honors English I:  Review rubric and correction codes for expository writing and write an essay about the greatest gift you have ever given or received with rough draft DUE Monday; English I:  write a paragraph about the greatest gift you have ever given or received DUE Monday; List 5 Flashcards DUE Tomorrow

12/4  SAT Vocabulary: Students will upload their flashcards into the Google Classroom by taking pics of the cards (they will need to use their phones); Expository Writing:  Students will continue writing their essay/paragraph DUE Monday; when finished they can read their novels for Book Talks DUE 12/14 & 15