English II
November 16-20
"As we express our gratitude we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them" -John F. Kennedy
One week until Thanksgiving Break! Have you turned everything in?
Vocabulary Unit 5 Test is on Friday. Make sure you use your resources and study!
Monday, November 16
Essential Question: How does an author develop a claim throughout a speech or historical text?
Do Now: Vocabulary Unit 5 practice
"Speech at the March on Washington"
Chart the text as you read: Number each paragraph. In the left column, summarize what the author is saying. In the right column, explain what the author is doing.
Tuesday, November 17
Essential Question: How does an author develop a claim throughout a speech or historical text?
Do Now: Grammar Mini-lesson
Short response on "Speech at the March on Washington"
Wednesday, November 18
Essential Question: How does the structure of a plot develop a theme or idea?
Do Now: Vocabulary Practice
Mini-Lesson: Plot
"Bile"