The House of the Scorpion - Fall 2009 Posting Spot
Posted by pboxer on June 15th, 2009 filed in Honors English 9A
Hi, The House of the Scorpion group! This is the only science fiction piece on the list. It is the recipient of multiple awards and will be both entertaining and challenging. The book will get you thinking at a deeper level regarding tough social and moral issues! Feel free to use the blog entries as a way to discuss and debate the book with your peers! Share your thoughts, problems, questions, or anything else you find useful regarding your understanding of the novel
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Fools Crow - Fall 2009 Posting Spot
Posted by pboxer on June 15th, 2009 filed in Honors English 9A
Hi, Fools Crow group! Great choice! I hope you gain a deeper appreciation and understanding for modern Native American literature. Feel free to use the blog entries as a way to discuss and debate the book with your peers! Share your thoughts, problems, questions, or anything else you find useful regarding your understanding of the novel.
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The Color of Water - Fall 2009 Posting Spot
Posted by pboxer on June 15th, 2009 filed in Honors English 9A
Hi, The Color of Water group! This is the only non-fiction piece on the list. I’m excited to see what some of you have to say about the author’s life story! Feel free to use the blog entries as a way to discuss and debate the book with your peers! Share your thoughts, problems, questions, or anything else you find useful regarding your understanding of the book.
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Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes - Fall 2009 Posting Spot
Posted by pboxer on June 15th, 2009 filed in Honors English 9A
Hi, Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes group! This book belongs in the realistic fiction genre. The book deals with some challenging social uses and highlights the struggles of that teenagers undergo as they grow up. Feel free to use the blog entries as a way to discuss and debate the book with your peers! Share your thoughts, problems, questions, or anything else you find useful regarding your understanding of the novel.
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To Kill a Mockingbird - Fall 2009 Posting Spot
Posted by pboxer on June 15th, 2009 filed in Honors English 9A
Hi, Honors 9 students! I’m glad to finally have the 2009 summer reading posting spots up and running as I’m sure you are. Thank you for your patience. Remember, To Kill a Mockingbird is required reading for all students. I’m glad to provide this contemporary classic for you. It is often considered one of the greatest novels of the 20th century; I really hope that you enjoy this challenging novel. With each blog entry aim for a 100 word response. Feel free to ask me questions, respond to your peers’ blog entries, or just share your thoughts, opinions, insights, and evaluations regarding the novel. Don’t be afraid to use the blog to discuss and debate all of the books with your peers. Have fun; be creative and honest, and I look forward to seeing all of you in the fall!
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English 10B Agenda 6-4-09
Posted by pboxer on June 4th, 2009 filed in English 10B Trimester 3
- Work on pre-exam (practice/review exam) and organize binders and/or turn in any late work
- Collect textbooks
- Quiz over Shakespeare’s background
- Objects practice 3
- Macbeth
Reminders:
- Exam waivers due tomorrow: Friday, June 5
- Binder check tomorrow: Friday, June 5 (exemptions)
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Honors English 9B Agenda 6-3-09
Posted by pboxer on June 3rd, 2009 filed in Honors English 9B
- Plan end of year party
- Library: Finish book reviews/book conversations
- West Side Story
Reminders:
- Book Conversations are due tomorrow: Thursday, June 4
- Begin West Side Story today
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English 10B Agenda 6-3-09
Posted by pboxer on June 3rd, 2009 filed in English 10B Trimester 3
- Finish Shakespeare background presentations (4th hour only)
- Quiz over Shakespeare’s background tomorrow
- Work on pre-exam (practice/review exam) Due Monday, June 8
- Reflexive pronouns
- Organize binders/make-up late work
- Review/Grade homework: Objects practice 2: 1-24 (4th hour only)
- Objects practice 3
Reminders:
- Organize binders, pass back papers, make up late work, review progress reports, and review exam study guide tomorrow & Thursday
- Exam waivers due by Friday, June 5
- Wrap up trimester with Macbeth
- Binder check on Friday, June 5 (exemptions)
- Collect textbooks tomorrow: Thursday, June 4
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English 10B Agenda 6-2-09
Posted by pboxer on June 2nd, 2009 filed in English 10B Trimester 3
- Finish Shakespeare background information
- Collect novels
- Present Shakespeare background information
- Homework: Objects practice 2: 1-24 (4th hour)
- Objects practice 3
Reminders:
- Organize binders, pass back papers, make up late work, review progress reports, and review exam study guide tomorrow & Thursday
- Exam waivers due by Friday, June 5
- Wrap up trimester with Macbeth
- Binder check on Friday, June 5 (exemptions)
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Honors English 9B Agenda 6-1-09
Posted by pboxer on June 1st, 2009 filed in Honors English 9B
- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet drama performances
- Work on Book Conversations
Reminders:
- Book Conversations are due Thursday, June 4
- Begin West Side Story tomorrow