Wednesday, 1/23/08, "B" Day

English 1 CP (Period 4)

Objective: To identify the important elements of strong reflective writing.

In class:

1). Selected quotes that best represent the important elements of Romeo & Juliet.

2). Students responded to the following four questions about their quotes:

-- Why did I choose this quote?

-- What does this quote mean to me?

-- Why is this quote significant or important to the story?

-- What should other people consider when they read this quote?

3). Students began to write reflective paragraphs about their quotes from their notes about the above questions.

Homework:

Second Marking Period Journal Entries, due Thursday 1/24. Romeo & Juliet Reflective Quote, to be used to begin each student's Final Quote Log.

English 1 CP (Period 7)

Objective: To review Greek gods and their roles and Greek myths.

In class:

1). Reviewed Greek gods and discussed all of the important gods of Olympus.

2). Reviewed important Greek myths.

Homework:

Second Marking Period Journal Entries, due Thursday, 1/24/08.