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. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:17:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Complete To Kill a Mockingbird questionnaire and discussion. Define and discuss culture. culture (n.): The totality of socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, etc. characteristic of a community or population. 3. Journal #21: 11/6/09: What is important ... http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/06/lit-comp-9-friday-november-6/ Book talks Independent reading and response time Homework: 1. Independent Reading Project: IRP due: Friday, November 13 http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/06/english-9-friday-november-6/ 1. Review historical narratives 2. Puritan notes and discussion 3. Discuss the contrast between Native American Literature and Puritan literature 4. In table groups discuss whether you agree or disagree with the statement, “Human beings are inherently evil and so must struggle to overcome their sinful nature.”  Explain to each other why you ... http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/06/american-literature-friday-november-6/ Book talk preparations Reading time Homework: 1. Independent Reading Project: Book talk Friday, November 6 (read ¾ of your book by Nov. 6) IRP due: Friday, November 13 http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/05/english-9-thursday-november-5/ Parent / Teacher Conferences are tonight! 1. Turn in responses for Native American Literature 2. Discuss response questions and “Museum Indians” 3. Final thoughts on our brief overview of early Native American Literature 4. Historical Narratives Pilgrim writing and narratives page 68 Read historical narrative and write a response due tomorrow “The General History of Virginia” ... http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/05/american-literature-thursday-november-5/ Review for short story test Short story test part 2: new story with plot diagram and questions 3. Complete questionnaire and sentence starter on topics related to To Kill a Mockingbird for tomorrow. 4. Keep your literature books in your locker or a ... http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/05/lit-comp-9-thursday-november-5/ Review short stories and literary terms Short stories test Independent reading time Homework: 1. Independent Reading Project: Book talk Friday, November 6 (read ¾ of your book by Nov. 6) IRP due: Friday, November 13 http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/04/english-9-wednesday-november-4/ Review for short story test Short story test part 1: Test on stories – multiple choice and essay Time permitting: questionnaire for To Kill a Mockingbird. Homework: Short stories test covering ... http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/04/lit-comp-9-wednesday-november-4/ Journal #21 11/4/09: Write a reaction to early Native American Literature.  What stood out to you (style, topic, etc.)?  Why? What lingering questions, if any do you have about early ... http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/04/american-literature-wednesday-november-4/ Complete short story literary term review Review for short story test. Work on book talk Homework: 1. Independent Reading Project: Book talk Friday, November 6 (read at least ¾ of your book by Nov. 6) IRP due: Friday, November 13 2. Short ... http://reedd.edublogs.org/2009/11/03/english-9-tuesday-november-3/