Thursday, April 12, 2012

13 Days Until the CST! A Dream Deferred (LA 3.1)

Objective: ASWBAT identify characteristics of poetry.


Hard work pays off. English is hard work. You can do it! I believe in each and every one of you. You're awesome.


Announcements:
  • Remember that it's your job to ask questions if you don't understand something.
  • Skills Assessment #11 / Common Assessment 3 is Thursday and Friday, April 19 and 20, 2012.
  • Vocabulary Competition for Quarter 3 is in effect! Don't fall behind! Competition ends Thursday, April 19, 2012.
  • The last day to submit any AR Quizzes toward your AR Goal is Friday, April 20, 2012.

1. Complete the Quiz 1: Act I, Scene I.

2. Track Mr. Herrera as he presents Characteristics of Poetry. Engage in a class discussion of Langston Hughes' poem, "Harlem: A Dream Deferred".

3. Work with your teammates to complete Critical Thinking Questions: A Raisin in the Sun: Part I.

4. Engage in a class discussion regarding Act I, Scene I.


Options for Academic Free Time:

  • Check out the class website for things to do if you are finished early!

Homework:
  1. Answer Critical Thinking Questions: A Raisin in the Sun: Part II