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Mrs. Francesca Manzella
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Intro to Teaching Schedule for April 13 - 17Intro to Teaching Schedule for April 13 - 17
The link in the previous post for Intro to Teaching was wrong.  Hopefully this one will work properly: Intro...
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E-Learning Assignments for the week of April 13 - 17E-Learning Assignments for the week of April 13 - 17
This will be the post for this week.  I will NOT send daily reminders.  See the Doc for your class...
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Wednesday, April 8th - Lit. ThemesWednesday, April 8th - Lit. Themes
Continue working on Edgenuity and visit the link below to answer the Question of the Day.  If the link doesn’t...
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Tuesday, April 7th - Lit. ThemesTuesday, April 7th - Lit. Themes
Go to the link below to respond to the Question of the Day:  How are you feeling? https://padlet.com/mrsmanzella329/ror6s8cl82am Then continue...
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Break is Over - Back to Work!Break is Over - Back to Work!
Hi Guys and Girls, So, Spring Break has come to an end.  Hope you all stayed well and did some...
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Freudian Slip?Freudian Slip?
Just wanted you all to know that I saw my misspelling of “board”.  I said a discussion “bored”.  Must be...
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Padlet - Digital Check-inPadlet - Digital Check-in
If you copy and paste this link, you should be able to go into a Padlet I created, which is...
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Photo of the Day - March 27thPhoto of the Day - March 27th
Happy Spring Break, Everyone!  Be safe!  Here are some signs of spring from California!
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Something New for 3/26Something New for 3/26
Bored with just school work?  Wish you could help while staying inside?  Here’s an opportunity: Edward Hospital is asking students...
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Check-In for Wednesday, March 25thCheck-In for Wednesday, March 25th
Hola Mijos and Mijas, Hope you are all doing well.  At this point it is not unusual if you are...
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Photo of the Day 3/24Photo of the Day 3/24
I almost forgot!  Here’s today’s photo.  I told ya my mom loves orchids – this is a love ? orchid!
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Update for Tuesday, March 24thUpdate for Tuesday, March 24th
Below is the email I shared via Edgenuity: Hello my lovely students, Hope you are all doing well, and practicing...
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Image of the Day, Monday, March 23rdImage of the Day, Monday, March 23rd
Look at this gorgeous sunset from a couple of nights ago! Hope you are all doing well!  Keep plugging away...
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Photo of the Day for Friday, March 20thPhoto of the Day for Friday, March 20th
Check out this gorgeous orchid on my mom’s deck!  Orchids are her absolute favorite and she has them both inside...
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Update for Friday, March 20thUpdate for Friday, March 20th
If you are reading The Things They Carried as your 30 minutes of reading a day – fabulous!  If you...
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Golden Gate - 2nd TryGolden Gate - 2nd Try
Now you can definitely see the bridge far off in the distance!
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Edgenuity Update 3/19/20Edgenuity Update 3/19/20
Hello awesome students, Today I finally got a chance to log in to Edgenuity and see what it’s all about. ...
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Indoor and Outdoor Scavenger HuntIndoor and Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Here is something fun to do with your siblings: Illusion drawings on lined paper Do inside one day and...
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Stay Rooted in LoveStay Rooted in Love
https://youtu.be/2OjjWh-8Iv0 Check out this great message.  Thinking of you all on the regular.
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Mrs. Manzella's Image of the Day 3/19/2020Mrs. Manzella's Image of the Day 3/19/2020
No explanation is required, but I like to read them if you’d like to share.  This is the view from...
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Image of the Day 3/19/2020Image of the Day 3/19/2020
Here is the first (and only – sad face) photo shared with me so far: It is of a beautiful...
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Wednesday, March 18thWednesday, March 18th
Good morning sunshines!   I had an idea as I was walking around the building of my mom’s doctor’s office...
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Short Story for the Day (3/17): "Charles" by Shirley JacksonShort Story for the Day (3/17): "Charles" by Shirley Jackson
This is a quick read and a really cute story with a funny twist.  Hope you enjoy it! Charles...
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Daily Update for Tuesday, March 17thDaily Update for Tuesday, March 17th
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Guys and Gals, Today’s update is a LONG one.  I promise they won’t all be this...
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Grammar Practice with Rappers!Grammar Practice with Rappers!
On a sheet of notebook paper, respond to the tasks in the following slideshow:  Semicolons and Colons with Rappers!
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Lesson Plan Template Take 2Lesson Plan Template Take 2
Basic Blank Lesson Plan
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Lesson Plan TemplateLesson Plan Template
Blank Lesson Template
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Agenda for 1/6-10Agenda for 1/6-10
Lit. Themes – Jan. 6 – 10
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Lit Themes Agenda for 1/13 - 17Lit Themes Agenda for 1/13 - 17
Literary Themes – Jan. 13 – 17
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Loaded Word Survey ResultsLoaded Word Survey Results
If you were absent for the Loaded Words Inventory Discussion, look over the survey results of the 4 classes of...
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Notes on Rhetorical Devices - Ethos, Pathos, LogosNotes on Rhetorical Devices - Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Rhetorical Devices_ Ethos, Pathos, Logos
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2nd Attempt - Loaded Word Inventory2nd Attempt - Loaded Word Inventory
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0AaCkAjR3zQm0U-Leqw8FEZYMJxUJtY3pA4FN1qMPMG_gAA/viewform?usp=sf_link
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Loaded Word InventoryLoaded Word Inventory
Loaded Words Inventory
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For Educators Rising Club - Thank You, Omu (English)For Educators Rising Club - Thank You, Omu (English)
Thank You, Omu
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Lit. Themes - A Raisin in the Sun Background NotesLit. Themes - A Raisin in the Sun Background Notes
raisin-in-the-sun-intro-powerpoint
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Junior Final Exam STUDY MaterialsJunior Final Exam STUDY Materials
Subjects and Verbs (1) Sentences and Fragments (1) Commas  
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Intro to Teaching Ch. 9 NotesIntro to Teaching Ch. 9 Notes
Ch. 9 PPT.ppt (1)
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Lit. Themes Unit 2 Summative Notes to StudyLit. Themes Unit 2 Summative Notes to Study
ProPPT.SVPPT. Literary Device Chart
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Ch. 8 Notes PDFCh. 8 Notes PDF
Ch. 8 PPT JR
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Intro to Teaching Ch. 8 NotesIntro to Teaching Ch. 8 Notes
Ch. 8 PPT JR.pptx
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BESS SurveyBESS Survey
https://review360connect.com/Prod/EastAuroraDistrict131/Student    
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Lit Themes Lessons Oct 21 - 25 - Includes Essay notesLit Themes Lessons Oct 21 - 25 - Includes Essay notes
Lit. Themes – October 21 – 25 (1)
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Common Core Lesson Plan TemplateCommon Core Lesson Plan Template
Common Core Lesson Plan
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Intro to Teaching Ch. 5 NotesIntro to Teaching Ch. 5 Notes
Ch. 5.ppt
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Grammar Notes to Study and Review for Make-UpsGrammar Notes to Study and Review for Make-Ups
Commas (1) Sentences and Fragments Subjects and Verbs  
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Intro to Teaching Notes Ch. 1 and Ch. 2Intro to Teaching Notes Ch. 1 and Ch. 2
Ch. 1 PPT Notes Ch. 2 PPT Notes
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Lesson Plans for August 26 - 30Lesson Plans for August 26 - 30
Lit. Themes – Aug. 26 – 30 (1) Intro to Teaching – Aug. 26 – 30
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Lesson Plans August 19 - 23Lesson Plans August 19 - 23
Intro to Teaching – August 19 – 23 Literary Themes – Aug. 19 – 23
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Lesson Plans August 14 - 16Lesson Plans August 14 - 16
Intro to Teaching – August 14 – 16 Literary Themes Aug 14 – 16
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Copy of The Puritans & The Salem Witch Trials
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Copy of The Puritans & The Salem Witch Trials
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Lessons for Week of August 19 - 24Lessons for Week of August 19 - 24
Literary Themes – Aug. 19 – 23 Intro to Teaching – August 19 – 23
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Lessons for Week of Aug. 12 - 16Lessons for Week of Aug. 12 - 16
Literary Themes Aug 14 – 16 Intro to Teaching – August 14 – 16
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Real or Fake Game?Real or Fake Game?
http://factitious.augamestudio.com/#/​  
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Lit. Themes Lesson PlansLit. Themes Lesson Plans
Lit. Themes – Jan. 14 – 18 Lit. Themes – Jan. 21 – 25 Lit. Themes – Jan. 28 –...
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Lessons for March 11 - 15Lessons for March 11 - 15
Lit. Themes March 11 – 15  
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Link to Nomination SurveyLink to Nomination Survey
https://goo.gl/forms/ByrdaAmHTq0clSr12
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Weekly Agendas for Jan. 21 - 25Weekly Agendas for Jan. 21 - 25
Lit. Themes – Jan. 21 – 25 Intro to Teaching – Jan. 21 – 25
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Weekly Agendas for Jan. 14 - 18Weekly Agendas for Jan. 14 - 18
Lit. Themes – Jan. 14 – 18 Intro to Teaching Jan. 14 – 18
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Weekly Agendas for Jan. 7 - 11Weekly Agendas for Jan. 7 - 11
Lit. Themes – January 7 – 11 Intro to Teaching – January 7 – 11
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No Red Ink Dec. 4thNo Red Ink Dec. 4th
https://www.noredink.com/learn/assigned_practices/3121949
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Video: Persuasive Essay ChantVideo: Persuasive Essay Chant
For students struggling to write or rewrite their Crucible argument essay, take a look at this chant made by a...
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Links for Intro to TeachingLinks for Intro to Teaching
Blank Lesson Template – request updated web link. Sample Lesson – Ch. 3 Activity Doc – request updated web link.
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Lessons for October 22 - 26Lessons for October 22 - 26
Lit. Themes – Oct 22 – 26 Intro to Teaching – Oct 22 – 26
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Lesson Plans for October 15 - 19Lesson Plans for October 15 - 19
Lit. Themes – Oct 15 – 19 Intro to Teaching Oct 15 – 19
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Lesson Plans Oct 8 - 12Lesson Plans Oct 8 - 12
Lit. Themes – October 8 – 12 Copy of Intro to Teaching Week 4
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Lesson Plans Oct. 1 - 5Lesson Plans Oct. 1 - 5
Lit. Themes – October 1 – 5 Intro to Teaching Oct 1 – 5
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Lesson Plans Sept. 24 - 28Lesson Plans Sept. 24 - 28
Lit. Themes – Sept. 24 – 28 Intro to Teaching – Sept. 24 – 28
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Lessons for Sept. 17 - 21Lessons for Sept. 17 - 21
Lit. Themes – Sept. 17 – 21 Intro to Teaching – Sept 17 – 21  
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Lessons for September 10 - 14Lessons for September 10 - 14
Lit. Themes – Sept. 10 – 14 Copy of Intro to Teaching – Week 3 (scroll down)  
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Lesson Plans for September 4 - 7Lesson Plans for September 4 - 7
Lit. Themes – Sept. 3 -7 Copy of Intro to Teaching – Week 3
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Lesson Plans for the Week of Aug. 27 - 31Lesson Plans for the Week of Aug. 27 - 31
Lit. Themes – Aug. 27 – 31 Copy of Intro to Teaching – Week 2
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Survey Link for Intro to Teaching ONLYSurvey Link for Intro to Teaching ONLY
School Culture Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdImdozu16BOjyxarpfq-Cjj7zCe8fkRfUkMT3d-17MgPuCTw/viewform  
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Lesson Plans Week of Aug. 20thLesson Plans Week of Aug. 20th
Literary Themes – Aug. 20-24 – request new web link. Copy of Intro to Teaching – Week 1  
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Lesson Plans Week of Aug. 13thLesson Plans Week of Aug. 13th
Literary Themes Aug 16-17 Copy of Intro to Teaching – Week 1
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Unit 3 Language Notes to Review for Make-Up or Final ExamUnit 3 Language Notes to Review for Make-Up or Final Exam
Unit 3 Language Skills Powerpoint Notes
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Agenda April 9 - 13Agenda April 9 - 13
Lit Themes April 9-13 World Lit April 9-13
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New Rules SurveyNew Rules Survey
New Rules Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiLAb3KJmJGFOn18NOKfbrPTwCOOTrpmRHHsq5J0UNm1DNDw/viewform  
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New Rules Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mXefL-h553aA5Foe6DgJRD6TBa6n-G7_1wcru8y7xkI/edit  
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Weekly Agenda for April 3 - 6Weekly Agenda for April 3 - 6
Lit. Themes – April 2 – 6 World Lit April 2-6
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Agendas for March 19 - 23Agendas for March 19 - 23
Lit. Themes – March 19 – 23 World Lit. – March 19 – 23
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Agenda for March 12 - 16Agenda for March 12 - 16
Lit. Themes – March 12 – 16 World Lit.-
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Agendas for March 5 - 9Agendas for March 5 - 9
World Lit. – Mar. 5 – 9 Lit. Themes – March 5 – 9
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Agendas for Feb. 26 - March 2Agendas for Feb. 26 - March 2
Lit. Themes – 2/26 – 3/2 World Lit. – 2/26 – 3/2
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Agendas for Feb. 19 - 23Agendas for Feb. 19 - 23
Lit.Themes – Feb. 19 – 23 World Lit. – Feb. 19 – 23
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Agendas for Feb. 12-16Agendas for Feb. 12-16
Lit. Themes – Feb. 12 – 16 World Lit. – Feb. 12 – 16
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Agendas for Feb. 5 - 9Agendas for Feb. 5 - 9
Lit. Themes – Feb. 5 – 9 World Lit. – Feb. 5 – 9  
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Agendas for Jan. 29 - Feb. 2Agendas for Jan. 29 - Feb. 2
World Lit. – Jan. 29 – Feb 2 Lit. Themes- Jan 29 – Feb 2
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Agendas for Jan. 22 - 26Agendas for Jan. 22 - 26
Lit. Themes – Jan 22 – 26 World Lit. – Jan 22 – 26
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Lesson Plans for Jan 16 - 19Lesson Plans for Jan 16 - 19
Lit. Themes – Jan 15-19 World Lit. – Jan 16 – 19
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Lit. Analysis Essay Per.Lit. Analysis Essay Per.
Period 1 – Gatsby Essay – request new web link. Period 4 – Gatsby Essay – request new web link....
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Period 1 – Period 1 – Gatsby Essay – request new web link. Period 4 – Period 4 – Gatsby Essay –...
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War-Brothers-Part-1 War-Brothers-Part-2 War-Brothers-Part-3
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Lessons for Nov. 6 - 10Lessons for Nov. 6 - 10
World Lit. – Nov. 6 – 10 Lit. Themes – Nov. 6 – 10
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Sentence Combining Practice #3 - On your ownSentence Combining Practice #3 - On your own
Directions:  Copy and paste the paragraph below into a new Google Doc and be sure to put your name at...
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Sentence Combining Practice #2Sentence Combining Practice #2
Practice 2 – With a partner Directions:  Copy and paste the paragraphs below into a Google Doc.  Be sure to...
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Sophomores - Sentence Combining Practice Whole ClassSophomores - Sentence Combining Practice Whole Class
Paragraph 1 – Whole Class   My father was larger than life. Literally. He was like his father before him,...
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Sophomore Redemption Essay EvidenceSophomore Redemption Essay Evidence
Unit 1 – Evidence for Essay    
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Lessons for Oct. 30 - Nov. 3Lessons for Oct. 30 - Nov. 3
Lit. Themes – Oct. 30 – Nov. 3 World Lit. Oct. 30 – Nov. 3
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Lessons for Oct. 23 - 27Lessons for Oct. 23 - 27
World Lit. – Oct. 23 – 27 Lit. Themes – Oct. 23 – 27
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Lessons for Oct. 16 - 20Lessons for Oct. 16 - 20
Lit. Themes Oct. 16-20 World Lit. Oct. 16-20
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Lit. Themes - Evidence Quotes for Conformity vs. Nonconformity EssayLit. Themes - Evidence Quotes for Conformity vs. Nonconformity Essay
Which is Better? Per 5 Which is Better? Conforming or Nonconforming? Per 4 – request new web link. Which is...
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Kite Runner Graphic NovelKite Runner Graphic Novel
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz9HVmVk1-FfcGQxcGEwLW5pV2c/view?usp=sharing Read from Pg. 99/101 – 130  
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The Kite Runner Graphic Novel AssignmentThe Kite Runner Graphic Novel Assignment
Read pages 101 – 130 the-kite-runner-graphic-novel.pdf
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The Kite Runner Graphic NovelThe Kite Runner Graphic Novel
the-kite-runner-graphic-novel.pdf
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Lessons for October 10 - 13thLessons for October 10 - 13th
Lit. Themes Oct. 10 – 13 World Lit. Oct. 10 – 13
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Lessons for 10/2-6Lessons for 10/2-6
Lit. Themes Oct. 2 – 6 World Lit. Oct. 2 – 6
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Lesson Plans for 8/25-29Lesson Plans for 8/25-29
Lit. Themes Sept. 25-29 World Lit. Sept. 25-29
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Weekly Lesson Plans for Sept. 18 - 22Weekly Lesson Plans for Sept. 18 - 22
Lit. Themes Sept 18 – 22 World Lit. Sept 18 – 22
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World Lit. Homework Assigned 9/19 and due 9/22 @ 11:59 pmWorld Lit. Homework Assigned 9/19 and due 9/22 @ 11:59 pm
https://www.noredink.com/teach/courses/730819/assignments  
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Join REMINDJoin REMIND
Students AND Parents are invited to join REMIND to get text message reminders about homework and other assignments. Juniors text...
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Weekly Plans 9/11-15Weekly Plans 9/11-15
Lit. Themes Sept 11-15 Soph. World Lit. Sept 11-15 Handouts for the week can be found in the “Notes” at...
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Getting to Know You Assignment Sheet 25 pts.Getting to Know You Assignment Sheet 25 pts.
Getting to Know You Assignment
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Background Notes on Afghanistan and The Kite RunnerBackground Notes on Afghanistan and The Kite Runner
The_Kite_Runner[1].ppt
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Weekly Plans 9/4-8Weekly Plans 9/4-8
Junior Lit. Themes Sept.5 – 8 Soph. World Lit. Sept 5-8
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Weekly Plans for 8/28 - 9/1Weekly Plans for 8/28 - 9/1
Soph World Lit. 8/28-9/1Junior American Lit. 8/28-9/1 Junior American Lit. 8/28-9/1
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