Daily Archives: September 19, 2018

English 9H– Today we will focus on chapter 13 in Bees.
Figurative Language- The author includes figurative languae many times in this book. We will look at pages 1-5 for some examples, then pages 257-261 to see how she uses figurative language to deepen the readers’ understanding.
Symbol- How does the Assumption of Mary fit into Lily’s story at this particular time?
Artifacts- Examine the artifacts that August gives to Lily.
How is the end of this chapter a kind of turning point for Lily?

English 9 SWS– We continue reading Chapter 1 (p1-7) titled “The How of Pooh?”  Keep up with notes as you will need them later.
Wrap-up- On the slip of paper, record ONE thing you learned about Taoism today.

AP Lang– Last Instagram presentations. Discussion of the Quindlen piece. Rough draft of Cave paper is due for editing in class tomorrow.

English 9H– Today we are going to comb through chapter 12 and track the action. We will also look at suspense in this chapter. Handouts are in Classroom.

English 9 SWS-
Today we are starting a new unit based on the essential question, “How do belief structures shape government, society, and politics?”

But first, let’s watch a very short video called House at Pooh corner. 

Turn in the book to Chapter 1 (p1-7) titled “The How of Pooh?” This chapter explains the philosophies of Confucius, Buddha, and Lao-tse, all of which you will be learning about later in history. 

Wrap-up- On the slip of paper, record ONE thing you learned about Taoism today.

AP Lang– More Instagram presentations. Textbook page 17- Patterns of Development. For tomorrow, read the Quindlen piece in Classroom. Rough draft of Cave paper due for editing in class on Friday.