Friday, February 28, 2020

Contemporary Composition period 1

1. First read: Why Men Reason so poorly. Annotate the text, underline main ideas; circle unfamiliar words, *** ideas we've heard in class; or use the know and wonder or aha moment or contrast or contradictions protocols to mark the text.
2. Read and do a SOAPS Analysis form for an article, commentary or PODCAST of YOUR Choice. Do not use a song!
3. Read your novel at least 20 pages. Next week is last week of reading this novel before projects assigned!

Monday, February 24, 2020

Agendas for Periods 1,2 and 4

American Literature
You will need a Chromebook to take the Smarter Balanced Practice Exam that is uploaded in Schoology. It should take no more than 30 minutes,if you carefully read each of the questions.  Honoring Kobe Bryant. Today is Mamba Day.  Write a one page reflection
on what Kobe Bryant means/meant to you, or a eulogy honoring him. You may also draw a picture or
write a rap or a poem of at least 15 lines or more. If you are stuck on #2,
you may read an article or commentary about Forever Mamba: The Life and Legacy of Kobe Bryant
and complete a SOAPS. Submit to Mrs. Hutchinson.