25 October 2010

"Nevermore," quoth the raven.

This is the last full week before first quarter ends. Next week we only have three days of school with Tuesday and Friday off. Make sure to check TeacherEase and be aware of any missing assignments or tests you need to make up.

English 11:
  • Of Mice and Men Unit Test Review
  • Embedding Quotes Notes and Practice
  • Of Mice and Men Unit Test
  • Work OMM Persuasive Essay 
English 11 AP:
  • The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter Ending Discussions and Review
  • SL/CRUC Unit Test on Thursday/Friday
  • Revised Thesis Statements for SL Essay

18 October 2010

Spirit Week!

We're filled with school spirit in anticipation of homecoming on Saturday!  Pictures of the week's events are coming soon!

Monday - Pajama Day
Tuesday - Superhero Day
Wednesday -  Multiplicity Day
Thursday - Decades Day
Friday - CLASS COLOR DAY!

English 11:
  • Of Mice and Men Thesis Statements and Essay Planning
  • Introduction to the SAT Essay
  • Vocabulary Unit 3 Quiz next Friday, 10/29
  • OMM Introductory Paragraph
  • NATIONAL DAY ON WRITING! 
 English 11 AP:
  • We're done reading The Scarlet Letter!
  • SL Essay Thesis Workshops and Revisions
  • Crucible Act IV
  • Review and Discussion for the SL/Crucible Unit Test next Thursday/Friday   

11 October 2010

The Week With the PSATs (and NO SCHOOL FRIDAY!)

The PSATs are this week on Wednesday, October 13th during periods 1-3.  We also have no school Friday.  I know we've all been missing those four day weeks.


English 11:
  • PSAT Review (Writing Section) - Make sure to bring your PSAT booklets with you to class.
  • OMM Chapter 6 reading in class - Reaction Journals
  • Brainstorming for OMM Process Essay
  • OMM Film Guide - We will finish up the movie version of Of Mice and Men this week.
  • PERIOD 6: Chapter 5 read by MONDAY and American Dream Deferred Journal due TUESDAY
English 11 AP:
  • The Scarlet Letter Essay Topics - Given to me by 10/11-10/12 
  • SL Post-It Notes Checkpoint - Have you been taking notes?
  • PSAT Review
  • The Crucible Act III acted out in class
  • Reminder: You must finish The Scarlet Letter by 10/18-10/19

04 October 2010

Welcome, October.

The PSATs are in one week.  Homecoming and Spirit Week are in two.  Halloween is in three.  There's a lot going on in October.  Make sure to stay on top of it all.

English 11:
  • Finish Chapter 5 of Of Mice and Men by MONDAY FOR PERIOD 6
  • "A Dream Deferred" Poem Analysis - Crooks and Curley's Wife
  • Chapter 4 Themes Review (Remember to study these for your unit test)
  • PSAT Practice - Wednesday, October 13th is the PSAT  testing date
  • American Dream Deferred Journal Entry due TUESDAY FOR PERIOD 6
English 11 AP:
  • The Scarlet Letter Essay Topics given out
  • Notemaking Assignment - Takes notes on topic for SL essay (Will be checked on 10/11-10/12)
  • PSAT Practice
  • The Scarlet Letter Essay Topics were given out in class.  By October 11-12, you should have chosen your topic as well as have evidence of having taken notes for your assigned topic.  This should be in the form of Post-It Notes.  This will be given a completion grade.  
  • CRUCIBLE ACTS I AND II/SCARLET LETTER CHPTS. 1-12 TEST ON THURS./FRI. 

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