Honors English 9A Period 4 (John H. Francis Polytechnic Senior High School) //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66667/assignments/ Class Name: Honors English 9A Period 4 Instructor(s): Kirk Jeppson en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 10/24/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem432378 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66667/assignments/ Agenda: 10-24-07
Agendas Due
The Quest For The Golden Fleece [Various Standards]
-Review/Score Myth Test
Reading Workshop [Evaluate Crediblity R: 2.8]
-Immigration Test
Immigration Packets Due
Everything Due
 
This is the last class for the mester. 


]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:54:59 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/24/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem430664 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66667/assignments/ Agenda: 10-23-07
Latin Morphemes [Word Origin R: 1.3]
-Test #5
Final Essay Due
Reading Workshop [Evaluate Crediblity R: 2.8]
-Immigration Pro: The Argument/The Evidence
Homework: Evaluation Chart (Immigration Pro) & Highlight Text
Homework Packets Due

Assignment: Evaluation Chart (Immigration Pro) & Highlight Text

Standard: Supporting Evidence Writing 1.4

Directions: Complete the chart below for the evidence you found in the text. Highlight the evidence either strong or weak for the ten pieces of evidence found in class.


]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:49:14 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/23/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem429360 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66667/assignments/ Agenda: 10-22-07
Latin Morphemes [Word Origin R: 1.3]
-Practice #5 Test Tomorrow
Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Peer Edit Final Essay
Reading Workshop [Evaluate Crediblity R: 2.8]
-Immigration Con: The Argument/The Evidence
Homework: Evaluation Chart (Immigration Con) & Highlight Text
Homework Packets Due Tomorrow
Agendas Due
Final Essay Due

Assignment: Evaluation Chart (Immigration Con) & Highlight Text

Standard: Supporting Evidence Writing 1.4

Directions: Complete the chart below for the evidence you found in the text. Highlight the evidence either strong or weak for the ten pieces of evidence found in class.

]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:09:05 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/22/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem426298 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66667/assignments/ Agenda: 10-18-07
Figurative Language [Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Test #1
Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Peer Edit
Reading Workshop [Evaluate Crediblity R: 2.8]
-Military Recruiting Pro: Rubric
-Military Recruiting Test
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Golden Fleece: Cornell Notes Test Tomorrow
-Test
Homework: Final Essay (Influence of TV)

Assignment: Final Essay (Influence Of TV)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Complete your essay.

Note: see homeworks below for any additional information/resources needed.

]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:50:26 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/19/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem424878 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66667/assignments/ Agenda: 10-18-07
Figurative Language [Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #5 Test Tomorrow
Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Peer Edit
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Golden Fleece: Cornell Notes Test Tomorrow
Reading Workshop [Evaluate Crediblity R: 2.8]
-Military Recruiting Pro: Final Evaluation Test Tomorrow
-Rubric
Homework: Persuasive Body Paragraph #1

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (Influence Of TV)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a persuasive paragraph on the following prompt.

Is television a positive or negative influence on people?

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:17:07 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/18/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem422513 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66667/assignments/ Agenda: 10-17-07
Figurative Language [Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #4
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Verbals Test #2
Review Homework [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Three-Part Thesis Statements
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Golden Fleece: Cornell Notes
Homework: Introduction (Influence Of TV)

Assignment: Persuasive Introduction (Influence Of TV)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4
 
Directions: Write a persuasive introduction for the following prompt.

Does television have a positive or negative influence on people?

The introduction should have either an anecdote or scenario and a three-part thesis statement.

First part of introduction: Introduce the argument without taking sides
Second part of the introduction: Anecdote or Scenario
Last part of the introduction: Three-Part Thesis Statement

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.


]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:56:24 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/17/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem422481 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66667/assignments/ Agenda: 10-16-07
Figurative Language [Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #3
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Verbals #11 Test Tomorrow
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Golden Fleece: Cornell Notes
Homework: Essay Structure (Influence of Television)

Assignment: Essay Structure (Influence of Television)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4
 
Directions: Complete the worksheet


]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:42:17 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/16/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem418207 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66667/assignments/ Agenda: 10-15-07
Figurative Language [Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #2
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Verbals #10
Latin Morphemes [Word Origin R: 1.3]
-Test #4
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Golden Fleece: Cornell Notes
Reading Workshop [Evaluating Author's Argument R: 2.8]
-Military Recruiting Pro: Evaluating The Evidence
Homework: Research Media & Violence/Latin Roots 41-50

Assignment #1: Research Media & Violence

Standard: Research W: 1.5
 
Directions: Find two articles either on one side of the debate about whether or not media influences humans to be more violent.
Assignment #2: Latin Morphemes 41-50
 
Standard: Word Origins R: 1.3
 
Directions: Test will be Friday. You must know how to find, spell and the meanings of all the roots in the reference sheet.

]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:58:26 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/15/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem415283 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66667/assignments/ Agenda: 10-12-07
Figurative Language [Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Reference Chart/Practice #1
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Verbals #9
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Golden Fleece: Cornell Notes
Reading Workshop [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Military Recruiting Pro: The Evidence
Homework: Latin Roots Practice #4
Latin Roots Test Monday

Assignment: Latin Morphemes Practice #4

Standard: Word Origins R: 1.3

Directions: Complete the practice by underlining the word that contains the root, write down the root (spell it correctly), write the meaning of the root and make write down the affix.

]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:23:35 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/12/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem412917 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66667/assignments/ Agenda: 10-11-07
Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]
-Test #5
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Verbals #8
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Golden Fleece: Cornell Notes
Reading Workshop [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Military Recruiting Pro: The Evidence
Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (School Dances)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (School Dances)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a persuasive paragraph on the following prompt.

Should students be allowed to dance at Homecoming?

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

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