Mr. G's Corner

Journal #1: 9/21/15 "Introduction to To Kill a Mockingbird

- A key concept in the novel is taking a stand for what you believe in. What is something that you believe in that might require you to defend your beliefs against someone else? Your response must be at least half a page. 

 

Journal #2: 9/23/15 "Shooting Baskets"

Journal #3: 9/24 "Making Claims" Making 5 different claims and support them with statistics. 

Journal #4 9/27 "Reading Comp Steps" What are the steps to follow when completing a reading comprehension task?

Journal #5 10/1: "Be Ready to Argue" Answer 6 either/or questions that I give and support your argument 

Journal #6 10/2: "More Money!" Should fast food workers earn a living wage? Explain.

Journal #7 10/5: "Fast Food Workers ____________ Earn More $" Which side do you believe in? Why? Explain. Also, create a HOOK for your essay.

Journal #8 10/6: "Counter Claim" I'll give you a claim and a position. You take a stand for the other position. 

Journal #9 10/7: "USA in the 1920s and 1930s" List anything you know about the United States in the 20s and 30s.

Journal #10 10/8: "Risks" What is the riskiest thing you've ever done? Explain. 

10/13 "Historical Context": In your journal, describe three things that caught your attention from the Historical Context homework. Describe these occurences. 

10/14 “Response to Emmett Till”: After reading the short article on Emmett Till for homework, what is your reaction to it? How do you feel about his family choosing an open casket? How do you feel that the men who killed him were found not guilty? Go into detail

10/15 "Plot Diagram Parts": List and describe as many parts of the plot diagram as you can.