ENGLISH 7  

Monday, March 14,2016

Began The Call of the Wild presentations.

Take notes in your notebooks on the presentations. All of you are responsible for knowing the information for all the topics

HW: Fri: Turn in unused late passes by Friday.

ENGLISH 8 -- Monday, March 14, 2016

1. Handouts on literary elements and themes. Read and annotate for Tuesday.

2. QW:  Given all of Death’s warnings, were you prepared for the way the novel ended? In what ways was it what you expected? What surprised you?  

3. Handed in reading guide--50 points. Will return to study for final  test (Friday) and work on soundtrack.

4. Final draft of speech. If you want me to look it over, leave it with me.

5. Some pointers (videos) on speeches. Click highlighted links to watch.
What NOT to do, a good speaker to emulate (mimic), notice how this speaker uses his notecard. And how can I enCOURAGE you on your speech, what good speakers look for.
Speeches will start on Weds, not Tuesday, UNLESS YOU WANT TO do yours tomorrow.

We will do as many as possible before break, with the rest to carry over after.

6. Time to finish up worksheets on Parts 8/9.  *Do just the odd questions if your last name starts with A through L. Do just the even questions if your last name starts with M through Z. Finish for homework.

HW: Tues: Annotate literary and theme handouts. Speech volunteers only. Finish Parts 8/9 worksheet for homework. 
Do odd OR even. See above.*

Weds: Speeches start. Everyone ready!

Thurs: Speeches

Fri: Test on The Book Thief . Unused late pass.

After break--Finish speeches and The Book Thief Soundtrack and essay.