Sunday, May 20, 2018

May 21 - 25

Three weeks left of school, including finals! Wow, it's going fast. I've really been enjoying the Raisin readings and especially the warm-up discussions over the last two weeks. This week, we'll finish Raisin and A day will begin the last unit: the college essay or job title assignment.

Also, it's CAASP testing week. Monday through Thursday, half of the students will be out for testing.

(Monday - half of the students in 2nd period, Tuesday - half of the students in 4th period, and all students in 6th period. Wednesday  - the other half of the students in 2nd period, and Thursday - the other half of 4th period): Journal warm-up. Read the last scene of A Raisin in the Sun together (Act III, Scene I). Take the Raisin quiz. Go over the Independent Reading Assignment.

Due: Please upload the final version of the Sustainable Foods Essay to Turnitin.com by Sunday, May 20 at 10:00 p.m.

Homework:  Work on the Independent Reading Assignment, due on June 1.

THURSDAY (6th period only): Journal warm-up. Work time for Independent Reading Assignment, Brainstorm activity for college essays.

Due: n/a

Homework: Bring Brainstorming Sheet for next class.

Continue work on Independent Reading Assignment for June 1.

FRIDAY (2nd period only, minimum day schedule): Journal warm-up. Very interactive brainstorm activity to begin college essay/job title final assignment.

Due: n/a

Homework: Bring Brainstorming Sheet for next class.

Continue work on Independent Reading Assignment for June 1.

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