Abby and I had a thorough discussion over the hundred pages she had read on her own. She also wrote a brief comparison between this book and the previous Kristin Hannah book we just had finished. We then answered the accompanying study guide questions. Abby will read more of the novel for homework.

Abby and I read and discussed the pages that she had read for homework. We also answered the accompanying study guide questions. We then continued to read snd discuss the book. We talked about doing an author's study since Abby enjoys the books by this author so much. She will read the book for homework.

GT and I finished a lesson in his vocabulary book. GT did quite well with the application activities. We then read an informational text article "Why Good People Do Bad Things"as an introduction to the next novel. We read and discussed the relevance to the next book. We also answered the comprehension questions that followed. GT did quite well:)

Abby and I did a final proofread of her Nightingale essay. She needs to title the paper. She did a great job. I shared with Abby the study guide and possible essay topics for the new book. We began reading the novel. She will read more of the novel for homework.

GT and I finished the reading and study of the play. We discussed the plot and interpreted the lines. We also completed a quotactvity for Act V. GT did quite well. We also discussed the literary term parody. We watched a Humorous interpretation of RINSE THE BLOOD OFF MY TOGA which is a parody of JULIUS CAESAR. GT enjoyed it.

GT and I were to continue our study of the play.

Abby and I continued with the drafting of her essay. I explained the technique of quote blending. Abby drafted her essay as the cumulative grade for this book. We discussed and searched the novel for the most effective textual evidence to support her writing. We also discussed proper MLA citations and format. Abby will complete her essay for homework.

GT and I were to continue our study of the play.

I instructed Abby on the different structures of a Comparison/ Contrast essay. We then took our outline from yesterday and began writing the essay. Abby will look for her textual support from the novel for homework. She chose the flip-flop structure for her analytical essay. She wrote her introductory and first body paragraphs. She needs to add her textual support.

Abby continued to read in English class while outlining information throughout the period.