Thursday

• Grammar: Commas to join dependent(subordinate) and independent (main) clauses. If you were absent, you can get the notes from this video.

• Previous grammar lessons:
• Commas in compound sentences
• Commas in a series

• Poetry:
• Return of quizzes for "Origins of Modern Poetry" and "Defining Poetry". You can check your paper here.
• Discussion of homework,  "She Walks in Beauty" by George Gordon, Lord Byron 
• We watched the ending of the film today. The film can be viewed on Netflix or you can make arrangements with me to watch the part you missed after school. 
• Written Response #11
• HW due Mon. 11/12/18: 
• Read "O Captain! My Captain" by Walt Whitman, which is a centerpiece of the film. Analyze the poem using this info/question page.
• Review poetry notes for test next week.

• Written Response Due Fri. 11/9/18: Because of the college admissions essays, I will not be able to read all of the responses you wrote this six weeks (#6-11). Please submit ONE of your responses on Google Classroom for me to grade as a representative of your responses from this group. Directions are on the Classroom.