Week of September 29th
11th Academic English
Your Newsweek summaries will be due on Tuesday, September 30th at the beginning of the class period. You will view and take notes on two films this week, Good Night and Good Luck, and The Salem Witch Trials. We will discuss the impact that Senator Joseph McCarthy's senate investigations on "unAmerican activities" had on our country and its implications in the development of the play The Crucible. We will begin reading the play and not only will you take notes on the play, but also you will complete the Act One Study Guide that accompanies this work. Don't forget to participate in the Homecoming Spirit Week activities!

12th Academic English
Your Beowulf projects are due on Tuesday, September 30th at the beginning of the class period. You will view and take notes on two films this week, The Legend of King Arthur, and In Search of Camelot. We will discuss Arthurian legend, then you will read and take notes on "Prepare to Read," p. 160 and "Sir Gawain and The Green Knight," p. 162. Don't forget to participate in the Homecoming Spirit Week activities!