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  11-12R2: I can determine two or more themes or central ideas in a text and analyze their development, including how they emerge and are shaped and refined by specific details 11-12R4 I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings. Analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, tone, and mood. 11-12W2c: I can precise language, content-specific vocabulary and literary techniques to express the appropriate complexity of a topic.  11-12W2d: I can use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to make insightful connections and distinctions, create cohesion, and clarify relationships among complex ideas and concepts Essential question: How do figurative language devices-imagery, personification and apostrophe- contribute to a poem? George Marion McClellan (1860-1934) was a minister, teacher, fiction writer, and distinguished African American poet. He is best known for his two poetry collections,  Songs

Housekeeping : Per the behest (new word!) of the councelling office, I have submitted the names of students, who might possibly fail the course. You will have the opportunity to make up two quarters through on-line recovery (OCR).  You will be receiving an e-mail from them shortly. Please take advantage of this.   As  of  Friday, March 12, you were to have completed the graphic organizer for the short story "The Outcasts of Poker Flat." We had 8 class days for this. Beginning Monday, March 15, you will need the organizer to complete the essay we are writng this week.  You will turn in your completed graphic organizer  and  essay by Monday, March 22. by midnight.  Attach your essay  to the organizer and SHARE DIRECTLY WITH ME through my name or number (2006630).  Note that late material will receive a maximum of 75 points. ****************************************************************************** Organizer for essay “The Outcasts of Poker Flat” by Bret Harte Please respond

  The school counselors are coming in today! The rest of the week we are working on the essay for Bret Harte's "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" Make sure you have access to your completed graphic organizer on the short story.