English 7

Reviewed & turned in spelling work from last week-- exercises and quiz.

Discussed handout on character traits.

Begin work on Jing Mei character study.*

Let’s talk about how to do a character study. Our example will be the main character in “Two Kinds.”

How do we find out about a person’s character? Discussion and powerpoint.

Took notes. Quiz tomorrow.

HW: Tues: *Find at least five instances and direct passages in “Two Kinds” for Jing Mei. Write down the direct passage, the page number you found it and what trait it shows. Type or print and have ready for class. We will work on her character study paragraph together.

Quiz on character traits handout and notes in class.

Weds: Rough draft Jing Mei character study paragraph; planner check

Thurs: Mug Week 3 and grammar, to be handed out on Tuesday

Final draft Jing Mei character study paragraph

Fri: Spelling Unit 4

ENGLISH 8

If you were absent on Friday, you must complete your Mystery Novel progress Check #2 today during class and hand in.

*Insanity trial Day 2. Finish writing your argument. Must have an introductory paragraph and a concluding sentence or paragraph. Must be in your English google docs folder AND printed. We will have the trial on Tuesday.  Printed copy of essay/argument due Tuesday. Finish for homework if not in class.

Each person writes AND TYPES their own essay and hands in stamped worksheet with it. It looks like an essay.

Make sure you introduce your case  & sum up your argument for the jury

HW: Tues: Completed, written argument (essay) for your side Insanity Trial. Ready to present.

Fri: Three-quarters through novel, progress check #3