Nouns and A Raisin in the Sun

Today we began class with a quiz over act I of A Raisin in the Sun. Then we worked on grammar using this guide, focusing on the difference between count and non-count nouns. Finally we began act II of A Raisin in the Sun.

A Raisin in the Sun, Act I

Sorry I've been slacking off on this!

Wednesday: We discussed stereotypes, using this as a guide. Then we finished reading act I, scene 1 of A Raisin in the Sun.

Thursday: Our day was cut short by the Memories Assembly, but we began reading act I, scene 2 of A Raisin in the Sun and we worked on this graphic organizer as we read.

Friday: Today's bellwork is here. Today we finished reading act I, scene 2 of A Raisin in the Sun. We'll quiz over act I of the play on Monday.

Stereotypes and A Raisin in the Sun

Today in class we took a look at some common stereotypes using this as a guide. After some discussion, we continued to read act I, scene 1 of A Raisin in the Sun.

A Raisin in the Sun, Act I and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Today's bellwork is here. We began our work with the play, A Raisin in the Sun. In anticipation, we discussed Maslow's hierarchy of needs. We read part of act I, scene 1 (to page 14).

Presentations and EOC Practice Essays

Today in class we finished our presentations on our authors. Then we took some time in class to write an essay in preparation for the district final. We'll spend some time giving our classmates feedback on their essays later this week.

Essay Evaluations and Research Presentations

Today in class we spent some time evaluating example EOC essays in class to prepare for our district final. We also had a couple more research presentations. Monday we'll get started with A Raisin in the Sun.

Research Presentations

On Monday and Tuesday, we worked in the lab on the presentation of our research. Here is the scoring guide I'll use to evaluate those presentations.

Today and tomorrow we'll be presenting our research in class.