Friday, August 22, 2014

Week of August 25-29, 2014

"You can be pleased with nothing when you are not pleased with yourself." Lady Mary Wortley Montague

Words to know: characterization, rising action, falling action, climax, denouement

Remind 101 Codes text # 770-744-3770  **This will help you keep up with upcoming announcements and assignments.**
2nd block: @68763
3rd block: @bbbea
4th block: @9thlite

Monday: 
  • Anticipation Guide Thank You Ma'am Langston Hughes 
  • Literature Circles (Thank You Ma'am)
  • Literary Elements Review Sheet
  • HW:  Letter to Ms. Jones
Tuesday:
  • Lamb to the Slaughter Ronald Dahl
  • Video on Lamb to the Slaughter
  • Guided Notes on Lamb to Slaughter
Wednesday:

  • The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant
  • Literary Circles/Class Discussion
  • Quiz on Short Stories
    Thursday:
    • Interactive Notebook Entry: UNRAAVEL (Reading Strategy)
    • Anticipation Guide "Kyle"
    • Short Story "Kyle" (Class discussion)
    Friday:
    • Unit One Test Short Stories
    Remember to get a copy of No Fear Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet no later than September 5, 2014!
    **Have a great Holiday Break

    Monday, August 18, 2014

    week of 18-22, 2014

    "The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet'" Aristotle

    Words to know:  theme, plot, character, conflict, setting

    Remind 101 Codes text # 770-744-3770  **This will help you keep up with upcoming announcements and assignments.**
    2nd block: @68763
    3rd block: @bbbea
    4th block: @9thlite

    Monday: 

    •  Oral Presentations Mandala Projects
    • Begin Short Stories "Alma"
    • Interactive Notebook Review

    Tuesday:

    •  Interactive Notebook: (Larry Bell's 12 Words)
    • Intro to Short Stories Presentation with Clozed Notes
    • Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes
    • Homework: Letter to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones
    Wednesday:
    • Quick Write from Thank You Ma'am
    • Interactive notebook: (Literary Elements Chart)
    • Mandala projects continued
    Thursday:
    • Interactive Notebook Entry: UNRAAVEL (Reading Strategy)
    • Journal Entry Overview
    • The Flowers by Alice Walker
    • Discussion Questions
    Friday:


    • Interactive Notebook: Notebook Check ( 50 pts.)
    • Interactive Stations Overview 1st rotation

    Friday, August 8, 2014

    Week of August 11-15, 2014

    "Nothing will work unless you do."  Maya Angelou

    Words to know:  theme, plot, character, conflict, setting

    **Interactive Notebooks Due Monday!**
    **Common Assessment #1 will be given this week.**
    Remind 101: text phone number 770--744-3770
    Codes:
    2nd block: @68763
    3rd block: @bbbea
    4th block: @9thlite

    Monday: 

    •  Syllabus Overview
    • Introduction to the Interactive Notebook: Power Point with graphic organizers
    • Set up Interactive Notebook

    Tuesday:

    •  Interactive Notebook: (Larry Bell's 12 Words)
    • Intro to Short Stories Presentation with Clozed Notes
    • Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes
    • Homework: Letter to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones
    Wednesday:
    • Quick Write from Thank You Ma'am
    • Interactive notebook: (Literary Elements Chart)
    • Mandala projects continued
    Thursday:
    • Interactive Notebook Entry: UNRAAVEL (Reading Strategy)
    • The Flowers by Alice Walker
    • Journal Entry Overview
    • Discussion Questions
    Friday:
    • Interactive Notebook: Notebook Check ( 50 pts.)
    • Mandala Projects Oral Presentation (200 pts.)






    Thursday, August 7, 2014

    August 7, 2014- REMINDERS!



    WELCOME  to 9th Literature!





    Hope you had a GREAT summer! Are you prepared for the upcoming school year? Did you complete your summer reading assignment? Read any good books lately? Can't wait to teach literature! To assist in preparing you for college and careers, for a future unknown. To help you become better people-curious,thoughtful,creative, compassionate, and full of hope. This is why I teach. To prepare you  for life!



    Myrna Morris
    English Dept.
    Pebblebrook High School