Tuesday, September 12, 2017

H. English Ten Introduction to Grammar

1. Visit the following link to learn, 'What is a sentence?"https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/sentence/what-is-a-sentence.htm
Afterward, take the quiz, by clicking the green link!

American Literature Period 3

1. Think of an abstract word or concept that is important to you or which your definition of that word may be different from the rest of society.  Use your red graphic organizer to begin to tease out or brainstorm characteristics of your word.  Then, write a paragraph (of at least 5-6 sentences) in which you define your term.

Monday, September 11, 2017

American Literature Periods 3 and 4

1. Be ready to share a paragraph from your "Dear Ms. Guy" letter with hyperlinks with peers on your block day--Tues. or Wednesday)
2. Re-read the essay "Veteran's Day: Never Forget Their Duty" by John McCain. It can be found on page 6-7 of  the Springboard Unit #1. It is to the right under Class Handouts and Important Readings. Answer all of the questions on page 8.  You need not write the questions, only the answer.
3. Create one Right There; 1 Author and You; and 1 On My Own for the essay by John McCain. 

American Literature Periods 1

1. Be ready to share a paragraph of your hyperlinked Dear Ms. Guy Letter.
2. Read and Mark the Short Essay by John McCain on page 6-7 of Springboard Unit #1
3. Review the Characteristics of Written Work.

Saturday, September 9, 2017

American Literature Period 4

1. Think deeply about what it means to be American, or how the United States differs from other places in the world. Then, click the link that follows: https://answergarden.ch/share/536460
Your answer can only be a short phrase or word. 
2. If I am correct, you have your blue SOAPS Sheets. If this is the case, complete your SOAPS on "An Author to Her Book".
3. View the video assigned last week and complete the Video Log, if you have not done so.
4.

Friday, September 8, 2017

What Does It Mean To Be American?

What does it mean to be  American? Think deeply about the question. Include in your response of no more than 40 characters, what makes Americans unique? What makes American people unique? How is the country different from others? Click the link and type in your answer. Remember, 40 CHARACTERS or less! https://answergarden.ch/share/536044

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

American Literature Period 4

1. Construct 1 of each type of Levels of Question: Right There, Think and Search; Author and You and On My Own for the poem, "An Author to Her Book". You do not need to answer your own questions.
2.  Use the videolog to record thoughts and impressions on the Video, Introduction to American Literature,