Monday, January 8th, 2018

Do Now
Name two musical artists that you really like -- it can be a band/group or an individual singer. What are your reasons for liking their music?

Grammar
Review The Adjective Phrase and The Adverb Phrase Grammar Worksheets together
HOMEWORK: Adjective and Adverb Phrases A & B
*Try your best at Part A - determining whether the phrase is an adjective or adverb*
*For Part B - Just underline the prepositional phrases*

Writing
Review how to write a Compare and Contrast Essay
(Notes are under Resources -- the three little lines in the upper left hand corner -- on my website)
In-class Writing Time for Romeo and Juliet/West Side Story essay
SHARE WITH ME AT BOGOTAENGLISH8@GMAIL.COM when you finish 
(You may or may not have additional in-class writing time to finish this essay. Please finish at home.)
HOMEWORK: Finish essay and share with me by January 19th
*This will be a FINAL DRAFT and will count as a TEST GRADE. If you would like to meet with me about your essay, you may come after school any day other than today.*

Homework
Grammar Worksheet: Adjective and Adverb Phrases A & B (both sides)
Romeo and Juliet Act 5 Quiz TOMORROW
Finish Romeo and Juliet Questions in preparation for test (homework grade)
SSR Project due January 16th
Romeo and Juliet/West Side Story Compare and Contrast Essay due January 19th
YOU SHOULD BE BEGINNING A FIFTH BOOK FOR SSR NOW. YOUR NEXT SSR PROJECT WILL BE ASSIGNED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FEBRUARY. YOU SHOULD AIM TO FINISH BY FEBRUARY 1ST.

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