10th Grade Literature Assignments
- Instructor
- Teacher Jennifer Lowery
- Term
- 2019-20 1st Semester
- Department
- English Language Arts
- Description
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This class is for Sophomore English students. This year the focus of your learning is to develop skills that will help you become persuasive writers, close readers, and develop research skills to carry you forward! We will focus a lot on helping you gain SAT and ACT skills as well so that you are prepared to take the SAT or ACT in your junior year. For extra help and additional resources, go to Ms. Lowery's Sophomore English Help Page !
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Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Vocab Quiz 3
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Night Test
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Chapters 7-9 due.
Chapters 1-6 review due, if you want it graded.
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Last day for Legends Re-Test.
New story with study guide posted on this page in Files. You MUST do this guide and turn it in and come to tutoring before you can take the second chance test.
New story with study guide posted on this page in Files. You MUST do this guide and turn it in and come to tutoring before you can take the second chance test.
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Chapter 4-6 Night Due - Quiz
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New vocab words. Read Chapters 4-6. Work on Quotes sheet
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Narrative Due - Legend. Printed and submit to Turnitin.com
Rubric as well.
In class, you will fill out the post write and read Night Chapters 4-5.
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Quiz - Chapters 1-3 Night
Read Chapters 4-5
Read Chapters 4-5
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Lab - Work on Narrative - Legend. DUE FRIDAY. Turnitin.com and Printed - turned in to teacher in class.
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Night Teacher Intro
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Test - Archetypes and Narrative Structure - Medieval Romance
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Review Jenga - Medieval Romance and Archetypes, Storytelling structure
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Medieval Times field trip
Test Review for those who are in class
Test Review for those who are in class
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Quiz -
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from Le Morte d' Arthur - The Battle of CamlannThe Lady of Shallott
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Early Release -
Vocab Quiz
Vocab Quiz
finish reading from Le Morte d' Arthur - The Battle of Camlann
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from Le Morte d' Arthur - The Battle of Camlann
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Lancelot and Guinevere - Show versus tell Due today.
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Lancelot and Guinevere- Archetypes and Show versus Tell
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Legends Quiz - Sword in the Stone and Green Knight
Characteristics of legend
Legend Narrative Assignment Presented.
Characteristics of legend
Legend Narrative Assignment Presented.
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Gawain and the green Knight- Archetypes discussion.
New Vocab Words
New Vocab Words
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
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Quiz - Arthur's Quest and Narrative Structure for The Sword and the Stone
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Discuss The Sword in the Stone. Analysis Sheet for Medieval Romance.
Audio Link for the story - https://youtu.be/-xKtb2Jmtl8
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Hudson Talbott's The Sword in the Stone
Audio on Youtube here! https://youtu.be/-xKtb2Jmtl8
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Vocab Quiz. Start reading The Sword in the Stone
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Intro to LEGENDS - King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table stories/ medieval lit
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Princess Bride - Archetypes Test
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Princess Bride Test Review!
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Finish PB. Work on Quiz Review Sheet
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The Princess Bride - continued. Work on movie guide as you watch.
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Begin the Princess Bride- work on movie guide as you watch
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PSAT
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Archetypes Review and Princess Bride Intro
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New Vocab Words - Starts over for Q2.
Archetypes Review and Princess Bride Intro
Archetypes Review and Princess Bride Intro
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Overview of Q2 - Storytelling
Ted Talk - the Danger of the Single Story - Chimamanda Adichie
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F451 Test
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F451 Review Jenga!
One Page due today - OPTIONAL
Test Tomorrow
One Page due today - OPTIONAL
Test Tomorrow
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Review Activities - Options! Choose review sheets to work on, or read, or Work on One Page
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Part Three/Novel discussion
Work on One Page if time permits
Work on One Page if time permits
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, Reading Check - Part 2. Intro Part 3.
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"Dover Beach" by Matthew Arnold - Poetry Circles
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Pages 67-88 ("looking at the world")
Activity, Discussion
Activity, Discussion
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Part 2 Introduction - Literary Terms, Notes Sheets, Major Allusions
Part 2 - The Sieve in the Sand - approx 40 pages
Part 2 - The Sieve in the Sand - approx 40 pages
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Vocab Quiz 3 - Final quiz!
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F451 - Quiz - Part 1
Discussion of Beatty and Montag's conversation
Discussion of Beatty and Montag's conversation
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LAST DAY for test 1 Re-assessment.
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Get last vocab words for Q1 and reading day
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Finish Introduction
Close read - Chapter 1.
Close read - Chapter 1.
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Start Fahrenheit 451 - Archetypes, Dystopia, Satire, and Author Info
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Short Answer Test - Short Stories, Poetry, and Sci-Fi
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MC test - Short Stories, Poetry, and Satire
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Vocab Quiz and Test Review
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Poetry - Check on Learning and start review for test
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Finish TWCSR Story and Poem discussion.
A Christmas Sparrow- poem
A Christmas Sparrow- poem
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There Will Come Soft Rains - short story.
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Vocab Quiz 1
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Gothic Fiction/ Sci-Fi / Satire introduction
Answer questions about fiction notes
Vocab Practice - QUIZ TOMORROW!
Answer questions about fiction notes
Vocab Practice - QUIZ TOMORROW!
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Vocab Practice
Elements of Fiction Notes - do at home. Posted below in the POSTS section. Due tomorrow.
Elements of Fiction Notes - do at home. Posted below in the POSTS section. Due tomorrow.
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Essay in class - bring articles, annotations, questions with answers, and planning sheets.
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Writing a Conclusion and Essay Pre-Write - Finish for homework
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Finish articles.
Body Paragraphs and Conclusions
Body Paragraphs and Conclusions
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Active Reading with a Partner -
"14 Ways Reading Improves Your Mind and Body (Infographic)"
Article of Choice - solo read
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Quote Blending Formative
Finish article from yesterday.
Finish article from yesterday.
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Active Reading - Class Activity.
“More Scientific Evidence That Reading Is Good for You” by Arit John. July 8, 2013, From The Atlantic
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Q1 Vocab Words 1-20
Daily Practice- Quote Blending with Harry Potter Quote
Daily Practice- Quote Blending with Harry Potter Quote
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Go over Quote Blending - Answer questions. Extra Practice with Outsiders Quote.
Get books and wifi passwords
Get books and wifi passwords
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Quote Blending -
Handout with 3 ways to blend quotes.
Chart paper practice sentences
Handout with 3 ways to blend quotes.
Chart paper practice sentences
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Welcome Back! Poetry Puzzle Anti-Syllabus activity.
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Vocab Quiz 2 (all 30 words)
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Speeches Begin! :)
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Signs of Position Due - Color Printed - Daily Grade
Start Speeches. Test grade
Start Speeches. Test grade
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Speech Prep. First Day Sign Ups
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Peer Editing. turnitin.com Lab 502
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Finish Papers - Due end of period. Lab 502
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Media Center - Research Papers
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Research Paper Rubric
Persuasive Speech Intro
Persuasive Speech Intro
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Reference Page Instruction and Vocab - New words
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Outlines due. Quiz Grade
Start Paper. 1st para due tomorrow.
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Lab 500. FINISH Outlines. Due Thursday at the beginning of class.
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Outlines Instruction -
Qualifying Phrases, Years, Page/Para decisions, and Authors.
Reference Page Entries
Qualifying Phrases, Years, Page/Para decisions, and Authors.
Reference Page Entries
Sample Outline posted to the right! It is titled "Military Suicide"
Outline Rubric posted as well!
Outline Rubric posted as well!
Lab 502
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Finish Pre-Outline - Due tomorrow! Quiz grade
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Fill in the Blanks research - What areas of your paper plan are missing actual articles to support them? Finish Pre-Outline.
Start planning actual paragraphs - by topic.
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Pre-Outline Plan and Type
Late Thesis Statements -10pts
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Vocab Quiz Q4-1
Thesis Statement Due at the end of the period
Thesis Statement Due at the end of the period
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Thesis Statements Instruction
Research Reading –
- Add stems while you read!
- Some articles may present several ideas!
- Some articles may not help.
- Lab Day Monday – Thesis Statements due!
Study Vocab – Quiz Monday!
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Score Research Paper Scavenger Hunt
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Research Paper Scavenger Hunt
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS DAY AT GHS
Thesis statement practice. Turn in today or Monday.
Thesis statement practice. Turn in today or Monday.
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Three Articles activity - APA References citation, in text citation formats. Read and annotate.
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Finish choosing topics
APA Open Notes Quiz.
Start Learning APA citations and writing style. See handouts on website and sample paper.
APA Open Notes Quiz.
Start Learning APA citations and writing style. See handouts on website and sample paper.
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APA Notes - How to set up your APA paper. Continue Topics Picking. More EBSCOHost.
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Intro to Research.
Q4 Vocab words continued.
Q4 Vocab words continued.
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Intro to Research Paper - Choose topic by Monday
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Caesar test
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Save Caesar! Review Game.
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Work on Acts IV and V review sheet. Work on Test Review Sheet.
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Watch Acts IV and V of JC
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Vocab Quiz 3 - Replaces 2nd Quiz Grade if higher!!!
Begin watching Acts IV and V of Movie version of Julius Caesar
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Open Notes Quiz Act III
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Finish Funeral Speeches - prep for Open Notes quiz -
Watch Scene from movie
Watch Scene from movie
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Act III, Scene 2 - Continue Funeral Speeches - Begin Antony. Parts 1-3
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Last 10 vocab words assigned.
Begin Funeral Speeches - Act III, Scene 2.
Brutus complete
Begin Funeral Speeches - Act III, Scene 2.
Brutus complete
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PERSUASIVE LETTER DUE
Act III, Scene 1 - After Caesar's death and the Dogs of War soliloquy
Act III, Scene 1 - After Caesar's death and the Dogs of War soliloquy
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Act III, Scene 1 - Act and Read. Special Emphasis on "Dogs of War" speech by Mark Antony
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Act I and II Open Notes Quiz - Pre Read Scene 3 - Work on reading guide questions
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Lab - Begin writing letters.
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Act II Continued
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Vocab Quiz 2 - See attached review sheet!
Persuasive Letter Assignment Handed out. MC Practice, Act II, Brutus's Garden speech.
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Act II Begins
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Student Health Surveys - All of class.
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REVERSE Quiz over Cassius's Speech to Brutus in Act I. This is multiple choice practice.
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Continue Act I of Julius Caesar. Note Taking. Comprehension of the text. Read aloud. Summary Notes Sheet over Act I
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Continue Act I of Julius Caesar. Note Taking. Comprehension of the text. Read aloud.
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Continue Act I of Julius Caesar. Note Taking. Comprehension of the text. Read aloud.
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Background Notes Open Notes Quiz
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Questions on book notes.
Add in empty spaces.
Divine Right and Revenge Tragedy.
Tragic Hero
Add in empty spaces.
Divine Right and Revenge Tragedy.
Tragic Hero
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BRING YOUR LIT BOOK TO CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Intro to Shakespeare and Julius Caesar - Book Notes
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Intro to Shakespeare - His life - notes.
Next 10 vocab words assigned
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YOUNG GEORGIA AUTHORS ENTRIES DUE!!!
Rhetorical Analysis Essay - Write in class.
Rhetorical Analysis Essay - Write in class.
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Rhetorical Analysis Essay - Planning day
Thesis
Quotes
Planning Sheet
Thesis
Quotes
Planning Sheet
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Movie Speech Rhetorical Analysis Quiz
Intro Rhetorical Analysis Essay - Give out Speech options, describe assignment.
Intro Rhetorical Analysis Essay - Give out Speech options, describe assignment.
Start Analysis Chart and Annotations
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Finish Movie Speech Practice #1 - Pandora Rules
Movie Speech Practice #2 - Speech at the Black Gate
Movie Speech Practice #2 - Speech at the Black Gate
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Book Tasting - Media Center
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Movie Speech Practice #1 - Pandora Rules
100 THINGS I HAVE LEARNED - Optional Quiz Assignment Due!
Create a Visual Representation of 100 things you learned in lit, so far, this year to celebrate the 100th day of school. Include a list of everything on your visual for full credit. Be colorful and creative!
100 THINGS I HAVE LEARNED - Optional Quiz Assignment Due!
Create a Visual Representation of 100 things you learned in lit, so far, this year to celebrate the 100th day of school. Include a list of everything on your visual for full credit. Be colorful and creative!
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Practice Analysis- The Newsroom
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Syntax Activity
Rhetoric Continued - Literary Devices and Figurative Language Terms
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Rhetoric Continued - Diction - Chart Terms
Rhetoric Continued - Syntax - Chart Terms
Rhetoric Continued - Syntax - Chart Terms
Diction Activity - Connotation and Denotation
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Vocab/Grammar Quiz - Words 1-20 and commas/semicolons
Diction Activity - Drawing Differences
Diction Activity - Drawing Differences
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Finish Tone
Vocab Practice Sheet - Review for Quiz
Commas Practice Sheet 2
Vocab Practice Sheet - Review for Quiz
Commas Practice Sheet 2
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Tone
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Rhetoric Overview & Rhetorical Appeals - CONTINUED
Powerpoint Lesson - beginning analysis with commercials - what to look for.
Rhetorical Triangle
Tools
More Practice with Commercials
Rhetorical Triangle
Tools
More Practice with Commercials
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Rhetoric Overview & Rhetorical Appeals
Powerpoint Lesson - beginning analysis with commercials - what to look for.
Rhetorical Triangle
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More Practice with Commercials
Rhetorical Triangle
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More Practice with Commercials
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Commas and Semicolons with Practice
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Commas - with practice
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Commas - Finding patterns / editing
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Vocab Q3 - Quiz 1 words
Commas!
Commas!
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Intro One Pager Assignment. OPTIONAL remediation. Due Monday
Read and finish the novel by tomorrow.
Read and finish the novel by tomorrow.