Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Week of February 17, 2009
11th Academic English
PSSA Writing Tests conclude on Tuesday, do your best! We will read aloud and discuss Act I of Hamlet this week, understanding the basic plot of the play and the main characters in the play. On Thursday, February 19th, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #11. Newsweek summary #12 is due at that time also. On Friday, February 20th we will begin preparing for the PSSA Reading test by using Part One of the PSSA Reading Coach workbook.

12th Academic English
Bibliography/Note Card packet #2 is due on Tuesday at the start of class. We will continue our library research for the research writing project this week. On Thursday, February 19th, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #11. Newsweek summary #12 is due at that time also. The last packet of bibliography/note cards is due on Monday, February 23rd. Be prepared.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Week of February 9, 2009
11th Academic English
It is here, guys and girls! PSSA Writing Tests begin Tuesday and will finish next Tuesday. Make sure you take your time, use your brains and demonstrate your proficient writing abilities. On Tuesday, we will begin work with Shakespeare's play Hamlet. We will see films on Shakespeare's life and on the influence Shakespeare has on our everyday lives. We will begin reading Act One of Hamlet and will answer study guide questions for that act.

12th Academic English
The first set of bibliography and note cards is due on Monday. We will continue our research work in the library this week. Remember that you should have a variety of sources for your research, not just internet sites but also books, magazines, reference works, etc. The second set of bibliography and note cards is due on Tuesday, February 17th.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Week of February 2, 2009
11th Academic English
Vocabulary Quiz 10 will be given on Thursday, February 5th. Newsweek Summary 11 is due on Thursday also. We will continue to prepare for the PSSA Writing tests by reviewing the three types of writing you will be responsible for producing on the tests. We will also practice those writing types by completing writing prompts.

12th Academic English
Your Thesis Statement card is due at the start of class on Monday! Vocabulary Quiz 10 will be given on Thursday, February 5th and Newsweek Summary 11 is also due at that time. We will continue work on the research project both in class and in the library. The first set of Bibliography and Note Cards is due on Monday, February 9th. Se Mr. Lucas if you have questions about completing this phase of the research project.