This week in tenth grade English we are continuing with our interpretation of Shakespearean sonnets. As a class we have learned about the format of different types of sonnets and how to analyze them for figurative language and meaning. Students have worked as a class, in large groups and in small groups to read, interpret, and analyze various sonnets, so they are ready for a quiz, coming this week. We will also prepare for an argument writing assignment on the merits of studying
Shakespeare in high school, also coming later this week.
In ninth grade we turned in playlists and book cover art, sharing them with a Gallery Walk. This week we are focusing on some solid reading comprehension testing strategies and written response question strategies for the testing we will have in a few weeks. We are also preparing for a suffix quiz, coming up next week. All students should complete their study guides to be ready for the quiz. Those vocab quizzes should be a slam dunk, no surprises as to what is on them, but students often are unprepared, which results in far lower grades than they should have. Please encourage students to prepare. It often takes many nights of study to really learn the word parts.
Take time to read and write every day! Have a great week!
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