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Overview: The objective of this assignment is to develop your own understanding and interpretation of each of the four poem selections we will analyze and discuss in class. Please follow each of these steps for each poem: 1.)  Follow the … Continue reading →

DEADLINES ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! DON’T MISS… Book selections are due  October 5th Annotations every five pages due October 31th Final Essay is due November 4th For Independent Reading Project Essay Requirements Click Here: Independent Reading Project

Please complete the following aptitude (skills) test to figure out what potential careers might be a good choice for you after high school.  Complete each test in order (1-3) and compare the results you get from each. This is the … Continue reading →

Overview: The objective of this assignment is to develop your own understanding and interpretation of each of the four poem selections we will analyze and discuss in class. Please follow each of these steps for each poem: 1.)  Follow the … Continue reading →

Kid Lit Projects will take place in stages over the next couple of weeks.  Please see the project details for a more specific explanation of requirements within each step: Kid Lit Unit: Project Details Deadlines for each stage of this … Continue reading →

DEADLINES ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! DON’T MISS… Book selections are due  May 5th Annotations every five pages due May 20th Final Essay is due May 25th For Independent Reading Project Essay Requirements Click Here: Independent Reading Project

Overview: Consider the examples of slam poetry we have explored and discussed as a class, and create your own slam poem. Assignment: Create a slam poem about a topic you are passionate about. While you will not be required to … Continue reading →

Please follow this link to the project details for the 5-10 minute “Teach the Class” presentations: TEACH THE CLASS PROJECT

DEADLINES ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! DON’T MISS… Book selections are due  January 5th Annotations every five pages due January 25th Final Essay is due January 29th For Independent Reading Project Essay Requirements Click Here: Independent Reading Project    

Over the next three days we will be working primarily on portfolio prompts nine and ten.  Please keep in mind that all previous prompts for the second quarter should be completed by now and located in your binder for review … Continue reading →