Thursday, November 10

American Lit:
Daily Spark
Read "Stride toward Freedom" pages 1220-1223
Vocabulary Sentences due at end of class
HW: 2 Journals from the last 4 readings (choose 2 readings)

9th Grade English:
New Seats, Repeated Expectations
Turned in Grammar Notes: Pronouns
Alchemist Test
Read or worked on Wind Passages for monday.
HW: Bring Wind Passages Brainstorming - Answer the 3 questions about at least 5 passages on the back or the double column Reflection Sheet for more room to write

Wednesday, November 9

American Lit
Daily Spark
Vocab List #2
Read "Letter from Birmingham Jail" pg 1204-1213
HW: finish reading Birmingham Jail
this reading is one of your choices for your choice journals. two journals due Monday.

9th Grade English:
Turned in 2 symbols.
Grammar Wednesday: Pronouns
You can access the full Powerpoint here.
HW:  Bring SSR book and passages to work on after Alchemist Test.
Study for Alchemist Test. Labeling pronouns in paragraph due tomorrow.

 •Your test will not be multiple choice.

•You will need to know the book thoroughly

•You will need to be able to explain….

–analysis of symbols, morals, parables

–the connection of the four pillars

–Character change and development

–the significance of important places and people.

•Use your reading questions to study from!

Tuesday, November 8

American Lit:
Daily Spark
Read "Address to the First Women's Rights Conference"
Class work time
HW: two journals due Monday. Today's reading is one of the choices

9th Grade English:
Vocabulary Test
List to final pages in The Alchemist
Discuss ending using questions
HW: Two Symbols due tomorrow. Remember to bring your grammar notes!
The Wind Passages assignment is now due next Monday.

American Lit:
Daily Spark
Share journals on Letters read
Small group discussions
no homework

9th Grade English:
Discuss pages 123-153
go over last Vocabulary Quiz
Read in class 153-159
Received assignmnet "Wind Passages" due Thursday
HW: Read 159-167, answer 4 discussion questions and study for vocabulary quiz tomorro