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May 2008

May 16, 2008

Final Exam Schedule

                                    

Thursday, May 22, 2008

3rd and 4th Period

9th Grade, 3rd and 4th Period, Study Guide: Download drama_test_study_guide_9th.doc . Also, the final will consist of Vocabulary Words Weeks 1-12; Check out this link for a Jepordy, Vocabulary Review/Weeks 1-5: Download jeopardy_weeks_15.ppt

Friday, May 23, 2008

1st and 2nd Period

World Literature, 2nd Period, Study Guide: Download study_guide_for_final_world_lit.doc

Study Study Study!!

May 11, 2008

Parallel Reading

Holocaust Unit!

"Night" by Elie Wiesel

We will read Chapters 1-3 and 6-9!

May 09, 2008

EOCT Practice/ Literary Terms

                                  

Check out this site to assist you with defining terms for the EOCT/9th Grade English:

http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/index.html

Final EOCT practice test will be given on Monday, May 12, 2008.

EOCT for Ms. Caldwell's  3rd and 4th Period, 9th Grade English Literature will be given on May 15, 16, and 19, 2008! Please study the EOCT packet provided for you last week. Get a good night's rest and eat a hearty breakfast! I am confident that all will be successful!

GOOD LUCK!!!!

May 02, 2008

Upcoming Assignments and Units!!

2nd Period, World Literature

Holocaust Unit!: Monday, May 5, 2008

Parallel Reading: "Night" by Elie Wiesel

                           

May 12, 2008

We will continue reading "Night" through Chapter 3. Be prepared to discuss and provide examples of symbols and theme in the text.

May 9, 2008

Homework: Create and illustrate a symbol based on "Night" be able to explain the meaning of your symbol and support your idea based on details from the text.

May 8, 2008

Please see attached power point to view the themes and essential questions discussed today! Download world_lit. 2nd PD Holocaust Unit.ppt

May 7, 2008

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW WAS INNOCENCE THE OBSTACLE TO SURVIVAL?

*THEMES:
*SURVIVAL
*DENIAL/INNOCENCE
*SILENCE
*ACTIVITY: WITH A PARTNER PULL EXAMPLES FROM THE TEXT THAT SUPPORT THE THEMES LISTED ABOVE, LIST PAGE NUMBERS AND BRIEF EXPLANATIONS AND/OR QUOTES.
*HOMEWORK: THINK ABOUT THE MOST CRUEL ACT YOU HAVE BEEN A PART OF OR WITNESSED, HOW DID IT CHANGE YOU? WHAT QUESTIONS DID IT FORCE YOU TO ASK YOURSELF? EXPLAIN, PROVIDE DETAILED INSIGHT, AT LEAST TWO PARAGRAPHS.

3rd and 4th Period, 9th Grade Literature

Drama Unit - "Romeo and Juliet": Monday, May 5, 2008

"Romeo and Juliet" Portfolio due, May 21, 2008. We will work in the writing lab on May 21, 2008. Please see attachment for requirements: Download romeo_and_juliet_portfolio.doc

Shakespeare introduction power point, please study for quiz tomorrow, May 9, 2008! Download shakespeare_intro_pp.ppt

Lesson Plans, w/o 05-5-08

2nd Period, World Literature

Download lesson_planw055082ndpd.doc

3rd and 4th Period, 9th Grade Literature

Download lessonplanwo550803rd4th.doc