March 31, 2026 – Day 1

English 9 (Pd 1 & 3): 

Group discussion: class/societal divisions.

Hand out novels and update book cards.

Read Ch 1 together as a class.

CW 12 (Pd 2): 

Prompts 16-20. If you missed today’s class and your absence is excused, email me ASAP for the alternate prompts. If your absence is not excused, these prompts will be deducted from your journal project marks.

English 11CW (Pd 4): 

Collect Macbeth texts and update book cards.

Hand out criteria for Lit Circle Unit and review as a class to ensure expectations are understood.

Lit Circle Groups:

  • Group #1: Sabrin, Maheshwar, Elizabeth, and James (A Thousand Splendid Suns)
  • Group #2: Gabby, Mathea, Maya, Jueun and San (The Lovely Bones)
  • Group #3: Matheus, Nafisah, Jordan, Dilan and Jack (Brave New World)
  • Group #4: Brora, Girish, Alma, Haley and Sara (Lord of the Flies)

Choose roles and set reading schedule. Exchange contact information between group members.

Bring texts to class next day as students will be given some class time to read and work on their portfolio materials.

LC # 1 is next Fri (Apr 10).