Monthly Archives: March 2010

Preparing for the Common Asssesment

Posted on March 28, 2010 by teachwatts

Here is a link for the GoogleDoc we worked on in class when we were looking for quotes that illustrate character traits from To Kill a Mockingbird .  Tomorrow you need to come to class with quotes (the graphic organizer with boxes and … Continue reading →

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How to Prepare for the Compare/Contrast Essay

Posted on March 22, 2010 by teachwatts

To Kill A Mockingbird – Comparison/Contrast Essay Assignment Background: The compare/contrast writing format is one of the most common forms you will encounter in your academic careers.  Moreover, being able to think in this form helps you to make all … Continue reading →

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Reading Schedule for TKAM & Writing Assignment

Posted on March 7, 2010 by teachwatts

Creative Writing for To Kill A Mockingbird: Using the account of the trial in chapters 16-21, make one or more new texts by adapting the original.  Please post this on your ePortfolio and you may want to submit it to the … Continue reading →

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Character Traits in TKAM

Posted on March 4, 2010 by teachwatts

As you begin to analyse the different characters from To Kill A Mockingbird, please use your worksheet from class and see our notes from class.  Then complete the following activity in class. To Kill a Mockingbird –  Drawing a Character … Continue reading →

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Attention All Creative Writers

Posted on March 3, 2010 by teachwatts

Next week “The Odyssey Club” will be promoting its annual short story contest. Details will be outlined during Tuesday’s assembly and on the various posters that will adorn our hallways and bulletin boards mid to late next week. For now, … Continue reading →

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