Literature
Today, we finished our discussion of "An Hour with Abuelo." We used the ACE strategy to identify and explain the theme of the story. A = answer the question directly with one sentence C = cite evidence to support your answer E = explain the evidence thoroughly Tomorrow, we will read another short story in our textbook, "The Medicine Bag." This has a subject, theme, and characters similar to "Abuelo." We will be comparing and contrasting these stories. Composition Today, we began drafting our literary analysis essay over the theme of our summer reading books. Students have been provided with an outline. The first draft is due at the end of the period tomorrow, Thursday, 8/18. We will work in the Computer Lab on Friday, 8/19, to review MLA format and Google Docs and to begin revising and typing our essays. After peer-share and proofreading on Monday, 8/22, students will turn in their final, typed drafts at the beginning of class on Tuesday, 8/23. Independent Reading Information about our next independent reading book will be shared tomorrow. Students will be assigned to choose a classic novel published before 1960. A list of suggestions will be provided along with a description of our project! Comments are closed.
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A Classroom Prayer
Holy Spirit, Giver of all good gifts, enter into my mind and heart. Give me the gift of knowledge and the grace to use it wisely. Help me in all my endeavors. Give me perseverance and fortitude. Help my memory, that I may remember what I learn and recall it when necessary. Guide me in the classroom.
O Jesus, You who are the Way, the Truth, and the Life, let me not be deceived by false teaching. Our Lady of Good Studies, pray for me. Amen. Mary, Undoer of Knots,
Pray for Us! A Prayer to Christ, the Divine Teacher
O source of all Wisdom, Christ the Teacher,
You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Teach us to embrace the truths You have revealed to Your Church. Fill our souls with Your Grace that we may love God above all and our neighbors as ourselves. Christ Jesus, friend and Teacher most patient, bless us and teach us. O Light of the world, teach us always to follow You that we should not walk in darkness, but have forever the Light of Life! Amen. Archives
August 2023
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