http://reedd.edublogs.org Visit this blog for updates on courses taught by Mrs. Reed. To find your course select the category below. Be mindful of dates in blog entries. To contact Mrs. Reed, email dawn.reed@okemosschools.com. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:55:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Witch Hunt Presentations After each presentation, write down a note about what you learned in the presentation.  How did the topic compare and contrast to the Salem witchcraft trials? At the bottom of your notes, write a final reflection on the project. What topics stood out to you the most?  Why do you ... http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/24/american-literature-tuesday-november-24/ Chapter 11 and 12 read by today Vocabulary study: turn in your vocabulary bookmark #2 2. To Kill a Mockingbird research presentations from: Kai & Collin, Matt & Nate, Connor, Brittany & Claire, Roz & Morgan, Hunter & Mac, Sean & Harrison 3. After each presentation, write down ... http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/24/lit-comp-9-tuesday-november-24/ Vocabulary bookmark due! Journal #27 11/24/09: Finish the story scene: “It was pouring rain when I got into the car…” Read Monster and discuss the reading. Homework: 1. Independent reading project: Complete book by Monday, January 4 Book Talk Friday, Dec. 18 IRP due: Friday, January 8 http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/24/english-9-tuesday-november-24/ Turn in reading notes for The Crucible Quiz on The Crucible and Arthur Miller Presentations – notes and response After each presentation, write down a note about ... http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/23/american-literature-monday-november-23/ Chapter 10 read by today Tues. Nov. 24: Kai & Collin, Matt & Nate, Connor, Brittany & Claire, Roz & Morgan, Hunter & Mac, Sean & Harrison Journal #26 11/23/09: In Chapter 10, Jem and Scout are proud of their father.  Why ... http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/23/lit-comp-9-monday-november-23/ Independent Reading Project #1: due: No later than today! Share responses! Journal #26 11/23/09: Now that we are much further in our reading of Monster, what is your reaction? What do you think about the story?  The ... http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/23/english-9-monday-november-23/ Mrs. Reed is presenting at the National Writing Projects of Michigan and National Council of Teachers of English Annual Conference Complete viewing The Crucible. Take film notes while viewing the film. Turn in film notes Time ... http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/20/american-literature-friday-november-20/ Mrs. Reed is presenting at the National Writing Projects of Michigan and National Council of Teachers of English Annual Conference Independent reading time – 20 minutes.  Remember to work on vocabulary bookmark! Read Monster, discuss and continue to ... http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/20/english-9-friday-november-20/ Mrs. Reed is presenting at the National Writing Projects of Michigan and National Council of Teachers of English Annual Conference Chapter 9 read by today 1. Review and turn in Finch neighborhood map. 2.  Journal #25 11/20/09: In what ways does Scout behave like a “lady”?  In what ways does Scout not ... http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/20/lit-comp-9-friday-november-20/ Mrs. Reed is presenting at the National Writing Projects of Michigan and National Council of Teachers of English Annual Conference Review the role of prefixes to help with learning words! Read the poem “The Warden Said to Me” first silently, then ... http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/19/english-9-thursday-november-19/