Articulation Presentation

Today counselors are speaking to our class about course selections for next year.

You got a blue card like the one in this picture>>

Take it home, review it with your parents, get it signed, and bring it back to Mrs. Roberts.

Choose your course selections for next year very carefully. Choose courses that are right for you. Get advice from your current teachers.

Return the card to Mrs. R before February 26th!

If you are absent see Mrs. R for an articulation card.

Reminders: 
Check on your English Journal.
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Irony in Possibility of Evil

Goal: Understanding three types of irony.

Agenda: 
Read
Irony
Irony on your own
Writing

Trying something new: 
THIS VIDEO has questions added to it. As you watch it on your own you will answer the questions when the video stops. When it asks if you want to join our class say, yes.

Want to watch more ironic videos? Check out this playlist.

Writing: 
Write a paragraph in your English journal about the irony in "Possibility of Evil." Use 1-2 examples from the story and explain WHY that example is ironic.

Remember: 
Comparative essay about the art you saw on Thursday is due tomorrow 2/17 in class on paper.
Counselors visit us tomorrow to talk about courses for next year.
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7th period: Writing about "Possibility of Evil"

Goal: Write a paragraph about the theme in "Possibility of Evil"

Agenda: 
Read
Finish reading "Possibility of Evil"
Writing

Writing:
Open your English Journal.
Use the frame below to write about the theme in "Possibility of Evil."
Use evidence from the text to support your points.


In "Possibility of Evil" by Shirley Jackson she explores the theme that ____________ ________________________. One way we see this is when __________________________. Another example is ______________________________________________________. This reveals that ______________________________________. In other words Shirley Jackson wants us to know that __________________________________________.

Periods 3&6: Comparative Analysis-Art

Goal: Visiting the art gallery to compare two works of art.

Agenda:
Read
Group 1 visits the art gallery
Group 2 finish reading possibility of evil
(Then we swap)

Visiting the Art Gallery:
Advanced art students have work on display in the 200 building gallery.
We will visit in two groups for roughly half the period each.
You will choose two art works to compare.
Use the note taking sheet I provided you with to record your thinking.
(Absent? Get the note taking sheet HERE and choose two works of art you find online HERE.)

Essay:
Use your notes about the two art pieces to craft a clear three paragraph comparison essay. There is a suggested outline on the back of your note-taking sheet.
Essays are due in class on Wednesday 2/17/16. Turn it in on paper. You can type or hand write your essay.

Continue reading Possibility of Evil

Goal: Finish the reading we started yesterday. 

See post below.