In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
REMINDER: If students feel essay rewrite scores should be higher, they must write a request, using the specific language of the generic (or tailored) rubric, to justify why the essay should be re-read and re-scored.
Monday
1. Units One-Three Cumulative Level "E" answers due in class today; test Tuesday
2. Literary Terms next set of ten introduced in class
3. "Through the Tunnel" Doris Lessing short story; graphic organizer
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
1. Units One-Three Cumulative Level "E" exam
2. Secondary Periodic Assessment Practice (Persuasion)
3. Vantage Lab is scheduled for Wednesday
4. "Violence in Video Games" prewriting is due in class today
Wednesday
1. Vantage Writing Lab; "Violence in Video Games" essay typed on Vantage; persuasive writing rubric available
2. Speeches for Persuasive Unit are due tomorrow in triads; index cards to be turned in
3. Grammar homework to be assigned
Thursday
1. Grammar homework to be assigned
2. Speeches for Persuasive Unit due today in triads
3. Literary Terms (next set of ten) continued; test on Monday
4. Novel to be assigned; talking points due on Monday
Friday
1. Grammar homework to be assigned
2. Window opens for Secondary Periodic Assessment (Persuasion); exam to be scheduled
3. Unit Four Level "E" Vocabulary introduced; book is due in class
4. Novel assigned; talking points due Monday
5. Portfolios organized
