Welcome to a very short school week. In ninth grade, we are taking a test on our latest short story, "The Most Dangerous Game." We are focusing on literary devices and elements of plot as they relate to this story, as well as vocabulary. We have had some good discussion with this story. We will read another short story after Thanksgiving, as well as do some writing.
In tenth grade, we will read the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol" starting the Monday we come back from Thanksgiving break. To prepare for that, each group is researching a topic and presenting their findings in oral presentations to the class on Tuesday. This will help build background knowledge as well as give students a chance to research, write a speech, present orally, and listen to learn information. I am excited to hear their presentations!
When we come back from Thanksgiving break, we will hit the ground running in all classes with books to read and papers to write. We will have just three weeks left of the semester, so please encourage your student to keep working and not get into vacation mode too early, these are important weeks ahead!
Enjoy your holiday. I am thankful to work with your students!
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