LP6 - May 02 - June 13
Figurative Language
May 02 - 05
SBAC testing
May 09 - 12
Tuesday - Today we reviewed figurative language. Understanding Figurative Language PowerPoint. We also read and annotated the nonfiction article "What Happens to Your Brain When You Give Up Sugar?"
HW due Thurs: Finish Figurative Language Worksheet
Thursday - Today we continued our discussion of figurative language. We saw many examples from pop culture and film, and also discussed American and regional idioms.
HW due Tues. May 16: Second Figurative Language Worksheet
May 16 - 19
Tuesday - Today we discussed idioms, and looked at several idiomatic examples in modern-day English as well as from Shakespeare. We saw a video by John Green listing 42 idioms in American English and explaining their meanings. We also did group work and discussion in defining the meaning of various idioms.
HW due Thurs: Finish Defining Idioms Worksheet
May 23 - 26
Last week of Study Groups
May 26 - Mr. Keene's son's birthday :-)
May 29 - Memorial Day (no school)
June 5 - Project Showcase
June 13 - Last day of school!
Figurative Language
May 02 - 05
SBAC testing
May 09 - 12
Tuesday - Today we reviewed figurative language. Understanding Figurative Language PowerPoint. We also read and annotated the nonfiction article "What Happens to Your Brain When You Give Up Sugar?"
HW due Thurs: Finish Figurative Language Worksheet
Thursday - Today we continued our discussion of figurative language. We saw many examples from pop culture and film, and also discussed American and regional idioms.
HW due Tues. May 16: Second Figurative Language Worksheet
May 16 - 19
Tuesday - Today we discussed idioms, and looked at several idiomatic examples in modern-day English as well as from Shakespeare. We saw a video by John Green listing 42 idioms in American English and explaining their meanings. We also did group work and discussion in defining the meaning of various idioms.
HW due Thurs: Finish Defining Idioms Worksheet
May 23 - 26
Last week of Study Groups
May 26 - Mr. Keene's son's birthday :-)
May 29 - Memorial Day (no school)
June 5 - Project Showcase
June 13 - Last day of school!