Language Arts
Novella: The Pearl
We will be reading this novella in its entirety in class. Students, though the story makes for a simple read, yet, within its simplicity, is a complex tale filled with imagery, symbolism, and thematic significance.
Focus: Understanding Setting & the Role it Plays in Plot Development
* Character Charts Assigned and Explained 10/28. Students, you need to continue to augment your character charts on an ongoing basis. All charts will be collected for points at the end of this unit.
* The Pearl Chapter III Reading & Discussions 10/28-29
* Prompts/Vocabulary Assigned and Explained 10/28. Due 10/30
Please continue augmenting the assigned Character Charts
Writing Analysis:
Focus: Understanding the use of symbols, allusion & imagery in writing
Reading: “The Masque of the Red Death” (Classwork). All work & materials pertaining to this reading are posted on GC
Reading & Discussions 10/29.
Classwork: 10/29-10/30. Due 10/31
History
The Cultural Legacy of West Africa
Students, herein, you will:
* learn about the orature (oral arts), written traditions, music, and visual arts of West Africa
* Learn to describe the importance of written and oral traditions in the transmission of African history and culture
* explain how African cultural achievements of the past continue to shape the world today
-Work Presented & Explained 10/21. Due 10/24 @ the beginning of class
Most work must be completed in class. Incomplete classwork is to be regarded as homework for that day!
DBQ Assigned and Explained 10/24. Classwork on DBQ 10/24 - 10/28. DBQ and its corresponding cover are due 10/29 @ the beginning of class.
-Know that all assigned work is posted on G.Classroom:)
Polite Reminders:
Reading Project (Biography) Presented & Explained 10/2. Due 11/2. Moved to 11/6:)
Happy Halloween!
Happy Diwali!
However, kindly do spend 15-20 minutes reading/working on your book project at home. Thank you!
Monthly Grammar Standards: October Review 9/30. Standards Selected & Assigned 9/30. Due 10/30
* 10/31 Minimum Day
* 11/1 No School