Friday, September 10 (E10)

Today's Objective: Students will use before-, during-, and after-reading strategies in order to read fiction.

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Today's SAT Word: Advocate (n, v)

One who stands up for something (n)
To stand up for a cause (v)

Martin Luther King Jr. was an advocate for civil rights.

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Today's Soundtrack: "Yell Fire" (Radio Edit) by Michael Franti and Spearhead

We have chosen this song today because we'll be discussing advocacy, free speech, and book burning.

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Today's Warm-Up Question: How far is too far for free speech?

Tomorrow marks the ninth anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. To mark this occasion, a Florida pastor plans on burning copies of the Koran.

Is he justified or is he going too far?

Write a complete paragraph expressing your opinion! HOW do you feel, and WHY!

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Today's Lesson Notes: Click here.

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Tonight's Homework: None.

Friday, September 10 (E9)

Today's Objective: Students will finish their diagnostic exams.

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Today's SAT Word: Advocate (n, v) 

One who stands up for something (n)

To stand up for a cause (v)

Martin Luther King Jr. was an advocate for civil rights.

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Today's Soundtrack: "Yell Fire" (Radio Edit) by Michael Franti and Spearhead

We have chosen this song today because we'll be discussing advocacy, free speech, and book burning.

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Today's Warm-Up Question: How far is too far for free speech?

Tomorrow marks the ninth anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. To mark this occasion, a Florida pastor plans on burning copies of the Koran.

Is he justified or is he going too far?

Write a complete paragraph expressing your opinion! HOW do you feel, and WHY!

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Today's Lesson Notes: (none - students are finishing their diagnostic exams)

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Tonight's Homework: NONE!

Wednesday, September 8 (E10)

Today's Objective: Students will use before-, during-, and after-reading strategies in order to read fiction.

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Today's SAT Word: Reconciliation (n.): Reestablishing a good relationship. Making peace with an enemy.

“Harry and Snape feuded for many years, but eventually there was a reconciliation between the two.”

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Today's Soundtrack: "Run This Town" (Radio Edit) by Jay-Z, Rhianna, and Kanye West

We have chosen this song today because we'll be discussing a basic question of land ownership.

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Today's Warm-Up Question: “Who’s going to run this town tonight?”

In the battle for land ownership in “The Interlopers,” which side are you on? Do you believe that one man rightfully owns the property (and if so, WHICH MAN?), or should these two men split the land between them? Why do you feel the way you do?

In a complete paragraph -- defend your position!

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Today's Lesson Notes: Click here

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Tonight's Homework: NONE

Tuesday, September 7 (E10)

Today's Objective: Students will use before-, during-, and after-reading strategies in order to read fiction.

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Today's SAT Word: Reconciliation (n.): Reestablishing a good relationship. Making peace with an enemy.

“Harry and Snape feuded for many years, but eventually there was a reconciliation between the two.”

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Today's Soundtrack: "Run This Town" (Radio Edit) by Jay-Z, Rhianna, and Kanye West

We have chosen this song today because we'll be discussing a basic question of land ownership.

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Today's Warm-Up Question: “Who’s going to run this town tonight?”

In the battle for land ownership in “The Interlopers,” which side are you on? Do you believe that one man rightfully owns the property (and if so, WHICH MAN?), or should these two men split the land between them? Why do you feel the way you do?

In a complete paragraph -- defend your position!

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Today's Lesson Notes: Click here

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Tonight's Homework: NONE

Tuesday, September 7 (E9)

Today's Objective: Students will review key concepts of topics that will be studied this year.

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Today's SAT Word: Diagnostic (n)

Of or relating to a diagnosis (determining is wrong or right)

The diagnostic team studied the patient for hours, but they could not figure out what was making him so sick.

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Today's Warm-Up Question: How do you feel about school? More specifically -- how do you feel about English class? Do you like it? Do you hate it? What aspects of English class do you do well in? What aspects of English class give you trouble?

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Today's Lesson Notes: In today's class, students worked independently on a diagnostic exam. Click here to download it.

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Tonight's Homework: None! (We will continue our diagnostic exams and receive our textbooks on Friday)!