Feb 1, 2016 | E9 Honors, English 9
“Rabbit-Proof Fence” A powerfully poignant film, Phillip Noyce’s “Rabbit-Proof Fence” would be compelling on its own, but it becomes even more devastating when you learn that it’s based largely on a true story. In order to best appreciate the film, it’s important to...
Jan 10, 2016 | E9 Honors, English 9
How would like to help feed people around the world who might otherwise go hungry? And how would you like to improve your English skills at the same time? Well, thanks to this innovative website from the United Nations, you can do both. That’s right, all you have to...
Jan 6, 2016 | E9 Honors, English 9
About the Novel & Unit Sherman Alexie’s “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” is an award-winning fictional (but clearly strongly autobiographical) novel that follows the life of Junior – a Spokane Indian – as he navigates the challenges life throws...
Dec 16, 2015 | E9 Honors, English 9
Here’s the information you’ll need to prepare for the upcoming (and future) Socratic Seminars. Remember that the key to any successful seminar is the degree to which each of you dig into the text and are prepared to discuss it and make meaning from it. Click on the...
Sep 22, 2015 | E9 Honors, English 9
College Application Essay (Narrative Essay) Assignment For the past several years, all students in English classes at MTHS have written a common essay – specifically, a narrative essay modeled after the essays that most universities require of their applicants. This...