Happy Friday, Sept. 16

American Literature:
SAT Prep
Meet with Acting Scene Groups/Questions
Begin Performances - finish on Monday
HW: Act. I Study Guide due Monday (need online text)

English 9:
SSR - 20 minutes
Literary Terms for HOMS - vocabulary quiz next Thursday
Read HOMS/ Names IB
HW: Read pgs. 31-48 of HOMS

Thursday, Sept. 15

American Literature:
SAT Prep
Handed out Thesis Tips
Discuss Elements of Drama
Group Activity: Acting Scenes and Questions from Act I

English 9:

IB: What is your name?
Discuss Meet the Author
Read House on Mango
Handed out Thesis tips
HW: SSR book due tomorrow

Wednesday, Sept. 14

American Literature:
SAT Review
Finish Act I of Crucible
HW: Finish first 10 characters on Character Map

English 9:
Library with Bill Schadt
SSR Check-out - recreational book due Friday
Grade Check

Tuesday, September 13th

American Literature:
SAT Prep
Thesis writing tips and feedback on timed-writes
Read Crucible Act I
Character Maps in groups

English 9:
Hand back critical analyses & review
Review how to write an effective thesis                                                    Meet Sandra Cisneros Website
Read and discuss House on Mango Street
Partner Response worksheet: Meet Sandra Cisneros
Access: follow link
HW: Finish Meet the Author questions and remember to bring an SSR book this Friday for 20 minutes of reading

Monday, September 12th

American Literature:

• SAT Prep
• Timed Write- Crucible
• Discuss McCarthy Article
• Read Crucible

English 9:

• Vocabulary Quiz #1
• House on Mango Street - Read and Overview
• HW: First SSR book due on Friday in class