Today we will go over the words Jocular and Monotonous from our 9th Grade Vocabulary list.
It’s that time of the quarter where I start taking a close look for any students that might be in danger of failing the quarter (below a 70 so far). Make sure you have a look at your grades and turn in any missing work or revise anything you want a better grade on!
Quick Write: Write about an accomplishment or a failure in your life.
Today we will go over the different types of narrators in literature.
We will discuss some of your ideas for tree symbolism.
We will review the 1st Marking Period of Speak.
Why do hearts represent love?
Quick Write: Think of as many parts of a tree as you can. Now brainstorm any similarities or things people have in common with trees.
Symbolism is when an object that represents something besides itself.
We will share our brainstorming on trees.
Complete the assignment on Google Classroom: Tree Symbolism
Read the rest of the First Marking Period of Speak.
Today we will be reading Speak in class.
Pay special attention to the section Devils Destroy on page 26 and The Opposite of Inspiration is … Expiration on page 30.
Finish the 1st mark period section (up to page 46) by Monday.
Quick Write: Make up a scenario for the following image:
Today we will go over the words Ambiguous and Miser from our 9th Grade Vocabulary list.
We will go over the STEAL Chart for Rachel.
Today we will go over the words Ambiguous and Miser from our 9th Grade Vocabulary list.
We will read the “Friends” section of Speak, starting on page 20. Then complete a STEAL Characterization Chart on Rachel. Turn in on Google Classroom.
Quick Write: How do you determine if a person is a good person or not? What values are important to you?
Skill: Characterization: Characterization is how an author shows a character’s personality. This is done by the character’s actions and the things the character says, as well as the author’s description of those characters.
Skill: Use Specific Evidence
When answering questions based on a reading, use the actual words from what you are reading to support your answers.
Example: Melinda personifies the school bus and shows it is old and poorly maintained by saying it “wheezes to my corner” (Anderson 3).
Quick Write: Do you think we become less creative as we age? Why do you think so?
Correct the following paragraph in your notebook:
In September 1846, a german astronomer, Johann Galle became the first to observe the planet Neptune. The eighth plant, Neptune is named for the roman god of the Sea. Neptune is about 30 times farther from the sun then planet earth is. It is also large than our planet. Sometimes Neptunes orbit crosses that of Pluto;
Read this article on Creativity and Aging.
How do you think we can become more creative?
Read Speak 1st Marking Period through page 46.
Quick Write: Are you a creative person? Why or Why not? What types of things are you creative about? If not, what happens when you try to be creative? Were you creative as a child?
It’s more than half way through the quarter! I will give you a minute to see what your grades are so far this quarter. Remember you can revise work to get the grade you want!
We will read the section “Sanctuary” in Speak.
Draw a tree.
Complete the Speak Sanctuary questions on Google Classroom.
Quick Write: Write about something you did this weekend.
Today we will go over the words Cursory and Obscure from our 9th Grade Vocabulary list.
We will continue reading Speak today.
