Carlton (3rd period) We are continuing our analysis of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. The students worked in pairs to analyze parts of the speech, and we are reviewing the language and literary devices Dr. King used as we explore the power or words.
HW: Quiz on "Dream" vocabulary Wednesday, 2/22 - study the blue vocabulary sheet - see attached vocabulary list
Download I Have a Dream vocabulary
Test: Literary devices Friday, 2/24 - see attached study guide and literary terms. Study terms in part 1. You will also need to study your notes from your speech and your literary devices chart.
Download I Have a Dream Literary test study guide 2012
Download Literary terms for 8th grade
Attard/Carlton (1st period): We completed our analysis of "I Have a Dream."
HW: Figurative language project due February 29; literary terms quiz: 2/22; Literary devices test 3/12
Johnson/Carlton (6th, 7th period): Today the students enjoyed a reader's theater production of chapter 24 in To Kill a Mockingbird. Our student actors and our audience did a great job as we reenacted Aunt Alexandra's tea for the Missionary Society of Maycomb! Homework this weekend: read through chapter 27 by Tuesday. Part 2 bookmark project due by 2/24.
