4th period-Remember the great Powerpoint that was shown by the second to last group today in class. You should think of that as a model for a good Powerpoint. Again, we still have a lot of work to do on actually presenting projects. Being prepared through rehearsal helps tremendously.

5th-The one Powerpoint project presented was FANTASTIC! Think of this as you prepare to present your projects on Monday.

Have a great weekend. If you attend the Homecoming dance, please show me a picture of you ...
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Great job in the library today! For tomorrow, please remember to bring your project materials to assemble, and then you will present on Friday. Please check your projects and presentations next to your rubrics to make sure every area is covered!

Also, vocab is due tomorrow and the vocab test is Friday.

Again, I was proud of the cooperative work I saw from most of you today. Kudos!

Ms. Knapp
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If you were absent today, you missed your group and story assignment. We will catch you up to speed tomorrow when you return. Let me reiterate that for many of you, this group project is VERY important to your grade as we are only 3 weeks away from the end of the first quarter. Remember that you will be evaluated by your group members on your contributions to your group, so make this a productive and creative week.

The project's total value is 120 points, and vocabulary, which is due on Thurs...
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4th and 5th periods-Review your notes and bellringers for tomorrow's quiz on short story. I've attached the powerpoint on theme and characterization for you as well. Some specific items include:
the different points of view
interpreting character
interpreting theme
elements of characterization
avoiding "wordiness"
punctuating titles
conflict/suspense
epiphany
flat vs. round characters
Once you have finished the quiz, you will silently read a book or magazine article of your choice. Please bring this re...

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I hope that each of you enjoyed the beautiful poem and pictures in Myers' book Harlem. I certainly enjoyed reading it with you. Be sure to bring the "Focus on Character:  Beauty is Truth" sheets tomorrow. I will collect them in class.

Have a wonderful evening!

Ms. Knapp
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Tonight for homework please annotate "Beauty is Truth" to identify actions, dialogue, private thoughts, other characters' effects, and appearance with pens and/or highlighters. Remember that vocabularyis due on Friday at the beginning of class, and you will take the vocab test on Friday as well. Have a good night!


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If you did not finish reading "The Most Dangerouos Game" in class today, please finish the reading the story online, and complete the conflict guide and focus on plot questions as homework for tomorrow.

Thanks!
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Study! Study! Study!

Thank you, Ms. Knapp :)
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Enjoy your long weekend, but don't forget that vocabulary  (front and back) is due on Tuesday. You will take the vocabulary test on Wednesday.
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As we move into "The Most Dangerous Game," please remember to focus on the writer's tools that Connell uses to advance the plot. I've attached the conflict worksheet here. If you were absent today, please print this out to use as a reading guide for the story.

Have a great night!
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