Vocabulary
What does it mean to be "woke?"
to be socially aware and knowledgeable about societal issues and challenges
When Ms. Robinson sings everyone listens.
When Ms. Robinson sings, everyone listens.
What is the acronym for the writing strategy or model we used to write constructed responses?
RACES: Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Summarize
"To be or not to be, that is the question."
William Shakespeare
What is the projected start time for school next year?
7:30 am
What part of speech is "jawn" and what does it mean?
NOUN, used to refer to a thing, place, person, or event that one need not or cannot give a specific name to.
Example: "These jawns are very inexpensive."
Yes Mom I earned my five credits and passed this Freshmen year!
Yes, Mom, I earned my five credits and passed this Freshmen year!
Ethos, pathos, and logos are called ___________ techniques or strategies, associated with speech and persuasion.
Rhetorical
"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."
Abraham Lincoln
What street is George Washington High School located on?
Bustleton Ave.
What does "pull up" mean?
To approach or confront your opposition; to come through to a party or destination
Ms. Hagelin has three children Joaquim Leo and Kai.
Ms. Hagelin has three children, Joaquim, Leo and Kai.
Name the titles of two things we read this year.
Is Survival Selfish, The Leap, The Gettysburg Address, Romeo & Juliet, The Prisoner Who Wore Glasses, Night, My Shakespeare, A Basic Feeling of Human Dignity, Once Upon a Time, A Quilt of A Country, The Hill We Climb, I Have A Dream
"But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. And so, we've come to cash this check, a check that will give us upon demand the riches of freedom and the security of justice."
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Which classroom is Ms. Samuels in?
322
What does "asynchronous" mean?
Not existing or happening at the same time; independent activity
After the school year ends Ace has to attend summer school.
After the school year ends, Ace has to attend summer school.
Name one author we read this year.
Anna Quindlen, Bessie Head, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Nadine Gordimer, Louise Erdrich, Trevor Noah, William Shakespeare, Elie Wiesel, Amanda Gorman, Lane Wallace
"America is an improbable idea, a mongrel nation built of ever-changing disparate parts, it is held together by a notion, the notion that all men are created equal, though everyone knows that most men consider themselves better than someone."
Anna Quindlen
What is the name of the 9th Grade Counselor?
Ms. Parkinson
What does it mean if you are graded based on "merit?"
That your grade is determine based on worthiness or the level of effort you put into your work.
Alexa play music by J. Cole please.
Alexa, play music by J. Cole, please.
What were three goals/tasks associated with your Final Song Analysis Project?
Annotate, summarize background information, analyze figurative language and literary devices, analyze theme, topic, point of view, mood and tone, and provide imagery. Discuss what the song means to you.
“Never shall I forget that night, the first night in camp, which has turned my life into one long night, seven times cursed and seven times sealed....Never shall I forget those moments which murdered my God and my soul and turned my dreams to dust. Never shall I forget these things, even if I am condemned to live as long as God Himself. Never.”
Elie Wiesel
What is the name of the 9th Grade Academy Principal?