Sunday, September 30, 2012

October 1, 2012 9th Grade English



October 1, 2012 - October 5, 2012

Monday, October 1st:
Finish the word study today.

Pair up, choose four words and write grammatically correct sentences using the four vocabulary words. Do a gallery walk around.

Pass out the HOLT HANDBOOK; assign "Run-On Sentences"; page 441; exercise 4.  This will be due on Thursday, October 4th.

For homework: Choose four more words, write grammatically correct sentences using the four vocabulary words. We will do a brief walk around tomorrow with your sentences.

Begin reading THE CASK of AMONTILLADO.


Tuesday, October 2nd:
Not a shortened day!

Continue reading THE CASK of AMONTILLADO!
Pass out THE CASK of AMONTILLADO Vocabulary and Syntax handouts.
Go over in class.

Wednesday, October 3rd:
Break into groups of five and create three skits: one for verbal irony, one for situational irony and one for dramatic irony.  Present to class.

Thursday, October 4th:
Finish presenting the skits.