Final Theme Poll & Research Essay Redux

Friday, after our final theme poll, students had the period to review their research essay scores and do a bit of reflection (and those students who STILL haven't turned in the essay had a last chance to finish up).

Theme Poll 4 and Some Syntax

Theme Poll #3 & Word Wall Presentations

After theme Poll #3 at Google Classroom, students finished up and presented their Shakespearian words for the word wall.

Theme Poll #2 and The Word Wall

Thinking About Shakespeare & a Theme

Tuesday and Wednesday

Tuesday and Wednesday we transitioned to a short, short story unit, reading Maupassant's "The Necklace," doing a bit of writing in writer's notebooks about status and character, among other things.

Wrapping Up Drafts

Students had the whole two-hour block today to work on their research essays. Some finished up and began revision. Everyone should be ready to revise by Monday.

The Body

Today students had the whole period—with some breaks for poetry, extra credit, and returning books—to work on their essays. They should come to class Friday with the body paragraphs complete.

Intro Paragraphs

Today we looked at model intro paragraphs and students had time to start writing. Slides are here and handouts and models are at Google Classroom.