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Argumentative Essay Topics

Posted on March 10, 2016 by jculver

  Topic List

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For Teachers: Tech Academy Workshop on Friday

Posted on March 9, 2016 by jculver

Using Google Tour Builder Using it for English class: My tour Using it for history class: The War For Independence Using it for science class: Jane Goodall   Think: What could you use this for? Jot down some ideas.

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Change of Plans

Posted on March 8, 2016 by jculver

Many of you need more time for the 12 Angry Men questions.  Since that is an issue, let’s stay in the classroom on Wed and Thursday of this week. In the classroom (on Wednesday and Thursday) you can: a. Finish … Continue reading →

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No Red Ink Quiz on Bellringers

Posted on March 4, 2016 by jculver

I will give you time in the computer lab next week to do this quiz unless you want to go ahead and take it from home. It’s worth 100 points and will be a silver grade. Should take between 20 … Continue reading →

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3rd 9 weeks benchmark

Posted on March 3, 2016 by jculver

Know the following terms: allusion, direct characterization, indirect characterization, symbolism, imagery, internal and external conflict, biography, sequence of plot, dramatic exposition, types of irony, allegory, tragedy, setting, satire, tone, inference, flat character, round character, logical fallacy, syntax, dialect, diction   … Continue reading →

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Creative Writing: The Glass Menagerie

Posted on March 3, 2016 by jculver

  #1/11 #2/11 #3/11 #4/11 #5/11 #6/11 #7/11 #8/11 #9/11 (might have trouble with this link) #10/11 #11/11

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English 11 This Week

Posted on February 23, 2016 by jculver

Whew. Sorry for the absence. Lots of meetings and field trips and… life! 🙂 Monday, February 22, 2016:  Bellringer 1: Dessert vs. Desert, then we finally finished The Crucible. No Act 4 test on Crucible.  Act 4 Questions are being … Continue reading →

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Creative Writing This Week

Posted on February 23, 2016 by jculver

Billy Collins: Two Poems about What Dogs Think (Tuesday) Then write a poem from pov of dog. The Four AM Mystery (Wednesday)  We will be discussing MYSTERIES. Poem theme: MYSTERY. Or you can create your own mystery like the man did in … Continue reading →

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English Lesson Plans for Feb.1 to Feb. 5, 2016

Posted on February 1, 2016 by jculver

Monday, February 1, 2016 NO CELL PHONE ZONE IN CLASS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Bellringer #5: No Red Ink website: Alter vs. Altar Pass out persuasive letter instructions and discuss (assignment for tomorrow that those who are done early can start … Continue reading →

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Creative Writing Lesson Plans 2-1-16 to 2-5-16

Posted on February 1, 2016 by jculver

Monday, February 1, 2016 Journal #67: Read the following proverb and explain what you think it means and how you can possibly connect it with your life: “Don’t throw out the baby with the bath water.” Pass out Sound Effect … Continue reading →

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