Week of December 20, 2010
11th Academic English
On Monday we will continue to work on Sentence Classification. We will use the sentences you created to practice our classification skills. Don't forget that you should have 4 Simple, 4 Compound, 4 Complex and 4 Compound/Complex sentences created for Monday's class. Tuesday you will take the O Pioneers! Test we moved from last week. On Wednesday we will work on the next study guide for O Pioneers! During Thursday's shortened periods we will play Grammar Baseball. Have a great Christmas break!!!

12th Academic English
Monday through Wednesday we will continue work on Acts IV and V of MacBeth. You will complete the study guides for each of those acts and we will discuss those acts in class. During Thursday's shortened periods we will play Grammar Baseball. Have a great Christmas break!!!

Week of December 13, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we will begin classifying sentences according to structure. On Monday, you will take notes during a powerpoint presentation on this information, then begin practicing clause identification and sentence classification. Tuesday and Wednesday, we will continue with this practice in preparation for a test. On Thursday and Friday we will work with the novel O Pioneers! in preparation for a Friday test on Parts One, Two and Three. The end of the quarter and midterm exams are closing in quickly! Make sure you stay on top of your work!!!

12th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with MacBeth. We will discuss Acts II and III, and will take a quiz on both acts on Thursday. On Friday, you will have a test on Acts I, II and III. After the test, you will begin work on Act IV, reading, taking notes and completing the Act IV study guide. The end of the quarter and midterm exams are closing in quickly!! Make sure you stay on top of your work!

Week of December 6, 2010
11th Academic English
On Monday, we will review the 45 sentence worksheet given to you last week. On Tuesday, you will take a test on Sentence Analysis and will outline information on Independent and Subordinate Clauses, p. 70+ in your grammar text. On Wednesday we will practice identifying clauses in sentences. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #7 and will turn in Newsweek Summary #7. On Friday, you will take a quiz on the Part One Study Guide for O Pioneers!

12th Academic English
This week we will continue our study/analysis of Shakespeare's MacBeth. On Monday, you will take the Act I quiz. Tuesday and Wednesday we will read Act II together. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #7 and will turn in Newsweek Summary #7. On Friday, you will take the Act II Quiz for MacBeth.

Week of November 29, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our review of the Parts of the Sentence. Mr. Lucas will demonstrate a new method of sentence analysis and you will use this method to analyze a variety of sentences both from the grammar textbook and from worksheets that Mr. Lucas created. On Friday of this week we will discuss Part One of O Pioneers! If time allows, we will take a quiz on the Part One Study Guide.

12th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of MacBeth. On Wednesday, you will take a quiz on the Act I study guide and will begin reading Act II. You will be given a study guide for Act II to complete as you read. Take note of MacBeth's actions--was he FATED to do what he does or was it his FREE WILL choice to do what he does?

Week of November 22, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our review of the Parts of Speech and the Parts of the Sentence. We will use sentences from the grammar textbook and worksheets created by your teacher to practice identifying the Parts of Speech and the Parts of the Sentence. Have a great Thanksgiving Holiday!!!!!

12th Academic English
This week we will begin to study the Shakespearean tragedy, MacBeth. We will begin reading Act I and you will complete a study guide for Act I. Have a great Thanksgiving Holiday!!!!

Week of November 15, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we will begin our study of Willa Cather's novel, O Pioneers! On Tuesday and Wednesday, you will begin reading Part One of this novel and will answer the study guide questions for Part One. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #6 and complete list #7 and its review sheet. Newsweek Summary #6 is due at that time. On Friday, we will begin a grammar review of the Parts of Speech and the Parts of the Sentence.

12th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Medieval English life as seen through The Canterbury Tales. On Tuesday and Wednesday we will continue reading and discussing "The Nun's Priest's Tale" and "The Pardoner's Tale." On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #6 and complete list #7 and its review sheet. Newsweek Summary #6 is due at that time. On Friday, you will take a test on The Canterbury Tales.

Week of November 8, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we will conclude our study of Arthur Miller's The Crucible. On Monday, you will take the Act IV quiz. On Tuesday, you will take a test on the entire play. Your Personal Narrative Research Project is also due on Tuesday. On Wednesday we will begin watching the film adaptation of The Crucible. You should note similarities and differences between the version of the play we read in class and the film adaptation of this drama.

12th Academic English
This week we will begin our study of Medieval English life as seen through Geoffrey Chaucer's work, The Canterbury Tales. On Monday you will take notes during a lecture on Medieval English life and the concept of pilgrimage. Tuesday through Thursday, you will read and outline "The Prologue" from The Canterbury Tales. On Friday we will begin looking at the first of two specific tales, "The Nun's Priest Tale." Make sure you take detailed notes on all of this work.

Week of November 1, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with Arthur Miller's The Crucible. We will read together and discuss Act III of this play, will take a quiz on Act III and will begin work on the Act IV study guide. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #5 and will complete Vocabulary List #6 and its review sheet. Newsweek summary #5 is also due on Thursday. Don't forget that your Personal Narrative Project is due on Friday, November 5th!

12th Academic English
This week we will finish viewing the film Becket. You will be given some class time to work on the essay test based on this film. The essay test is due on Friday, November 5th. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #5 and will complete Vocabulary List #6 and its review sheet. Newsweek summary #5 is also due on Thursday.

Week of October 25, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we continue our study of Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible. On Monday and Tuesday, we will discuss Act II and, on Tuesday, you will take a quiz on Act II. On Wednesday, you will take a test on both Acts I and II, and will begin work with Act III, completing the Act III study guide as you progress. You will continue working with Act III for the remainder of the week. Don't forget that the Bibliography and Note Cards for the Personal Narrative Research Project are due on Monday and the Map/Outline for the same project is due on Thursday. Be sure to keep up with all work as the quarter is quickly coming to a close!

12th Academic English
In preparation for both completing an essay test on the concept of "hero" and studying selections from The Canterbury Tales, we will watch the film Becket in class this week. You will receive a copy of the essay prompt on Monday and will be given some class time at the end of the film to work on your response. You will be required to take notes during the viewing of this film. Be sure to keep up with all work as the quarter is quickly coming to a close!

Week of October 18th,, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we will finish up our work with Acts I and II of The Crucible. You will have a quiz on Act I on Tuesday. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #4 and will turn in Newsweek summary #4 at that time also. On Friday you will work in the Library doing research for your Personal Narrative Project, due on November 5th. The quiz on Act II of The Crucible will be on Monday, 10/25 and a Test on Acts I and II will happen on Tuesday, 10/26.

12th Academic English
This week we will finish our study of Arthurian Legend. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #4 and will turn in Newsweek summary #4 at that time also. On Friday, you will take a test on both Beowulf and Arthurian Legend. The following week we will view the film Becket in preparation for studying The Canterbury Tales.

Week of October 11th
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our studies of The Crucible. We will discuss Act I in class, will take a quiz on Act I and will begin work with Act II. You will receive a study guide for Act II to complete as you read. On Friday, we will go to the library to continue your research work on your personal narrative research project, due at the end of the month. Make sure you stay on top of deadlines and don't let this work wait until the last minute!

12th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Arthurian Legend. We will read aloud and discuss "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," p. 162+, and will begin work on "Morte d'Arthur," p. 176+. Make sure you take good notes so you are prepared for a test on both Beowulf and Arthurian Legend!

Week of October 4, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we will begin our study of the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller. On Monday we'll view a documentary about the Salem Witch Trials. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday we will begin working with Act I of this play. You will complete a study guide for each of the acts in this play and will receive the Act I study guides on Tuesday. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #3 and will work on list #4. Newsweek summary #3 is also due at that time. Don't forget that your project proposal is due on Monday, October 4th! Happy Homecoming Spirit Week!

12th Academic English
This week we will begin our study of Arthurian legend. You will view two documentaries, The Legend of King Arthur and In Search of Camelot. We will begin our studies by reading and outlining "Prepare to Read," p. 110 and will read together and outline "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," p.162 On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #3 and will work on list #4. Newsweek summary #3 is also due at that time. Don't forget that your Beowulf project is due on Tuesday, October 5th! Happy Homecoming Spirit Week!

Week of September 27, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we will conclude our studies of Native American and Early american literature. On Monday you will take a quiz on Of Plymouth Plantation. Tuesday, you will take a test on all of this material and will continue work on the next vocabulary list. On Wednesday and Friday you will begin work on a research project centered on creating a fictional personal narrative set during a period in America's history. On Thursday you will meet with Guidance for a presentation on financing your college education.

12th Academic English
This week we will continue our studies of the Early Anglo-Saxon period and Beowulf. On Monday we will conclude our class discussion of selections from Beowulf. On Tuesday you will take a test on Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxon culture. On Wednesday you will meet with Guidance for a presentation on financing your college education. On Thursday and Friday, you will begin work on a writing project centered on Beowulf.

Week of September 20, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our studies of the Early American Explorer/Settler personal narratives by reading, outlining and discussing "The General History of Virginia," p. 70 and "Of Plymouth Plantation,"p. 78. You also will take a brief quiz on each of these selections. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #2 and will work with vocabulary list #3 and its review sheet. Don't forget that Newsweek Summary #2 is due on Thursday also. Be sure to keep up with all class work and homework.

12th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with early Anglo-Saxon epic poetry. We will read, outline and discuss selections from Beowulf (pp. 39-45 and 46-60). On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #2 and will work with vocabulary list #3 and its review sheets. Don't forget that Newsweek Summary #2 is due on Thursday also. Make sure you are taking good notes when outlining and discussing Beowulf as you will have a test on this material next Monday, September 27th!

Week of September 13th
11th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our studies of early Native American Creation/Origin stories. On Monday we will compare and contrast the three origin stories we read in class. On Tuesday and Wednesday you will work on creating your own origin story in the style of the Native Americans. The final draft of this writing will be due on Friday. On Thursday and into Friday we will begin our studies of Early American Explorers/Settlers personal narratives by reading, outlining and discussing "Journal of the First Voyage to America" by Christopher Columbus.

12th Academic English
This week we will continue our studies of the Anglo-Saxons and their literature. We will compare and contrast the three Anglo-Saxon exile poems we read in class. On Tuesday, you will begin work on your own exile story. The final draft of that work will be due on Friday. On Wednesday you will have a TEST on all of the introductory notes and class notes on the Anglo-Saxons and their literature. On Thursday and through Friday, we will begin our studies of the epic poem, Beowulf.

Week of September 6, 2010

12th Academic English
This week we will continue our studies of early Anglo-Saxon culture and poetry. On Tuesday, you will take notes during a power point presentation on "From Legend to History." Wednesday you will meet with Mrs. Minahan to set up your wiki and blog sites for your graduation projects. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #1 and will work on List #2. Remember to turn in Newsweek Summary 1 on Thursday. Friday we will work together on "The Seafarer," p.17 and "The Wanderer," p. 19, discussing the elements of exile poetry found in each.

11th Academic English
On Tuesday, you will take notes during a power point presentation on "Beginnings to 1750." On Wednesday, we will begin our studies of Native American Origin/Creation stories by reading and outlining "The Earth on Turtle's Back," p. 16 and "When Grizzlies Walked Upright,"p. 19. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #1 and will work on list #2. Remember to turn in Newsweek Summary 1 on Thursday. Friday we will continue our work with Native American literature.

Week of August 30th
WELCOME BACK EVERYONE! LET'S MAKE THIS A FANTASTIC YEAR!

12th Academic English This week we will ease into our new school year. On Monday, I will review all classroom procedures, supply lists, etc. Tuesday and Wednesday we will work on Vocabulary List #1 and its review sheet. On Thursday and Friday we will begin our studies of Early British literature by reading, outlining and discussing "From Legend to History, " pp. 1-12 in your literature textbook.

11th Academic English We will ease into the new school year this week. On Monday, we will discuss classroom procedures, supply lists, etc. Tuesday and Wednesday we will work on Vocabulary List #1 and it review sheet. On Thursday and Friday we will begin our studies of Early American and Native American literature by reading, outlining and discussing "Beginnings to 1750," pp. 1-11 in your literature textbook.

Week of May 17, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our studies of American Literature from the Modern/Postmodern periods. You will read and outline the biographical information on Hemingway, Thurber and Updike found in your literature anthology. We will read together and discuss "In Another Country," "The Night the Ghost Got In," and "The Brown Chest." On Thursday, you will take the last vocabulary quiz of the course, Quiz #17, and you will turn in a Newsweek summary. Next Monday, you will take a test on the Modern/ Postmodern period, then we will begin watching the film version of Of Mice and Men. Make sure you stay on top of all assignments, quizzes, tests, etc. as the end of the school year is fast approaching!

12th Academic English.
This week we will finish our studies of the Modern/Postmodern Periods of British Literature. On Wednesday you will take a test on this information. Make sure you study for this test as it is the last test of the 4th quarter. Thursday and Friday we will prepare for our Final Exam in this course. This is a very important test, 10% of your final course grade, so make sure you are well-prepared for this. Graduation is right around the corner!

Week of May 10, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our studies of Modern/Postmodern American Literature by reading and outlining biographical information on F. Scott Fitzgerald (p. 742) and John Steinbeck (p.766) from your literature textbooks. We will read the short stories "Winter Dreams," (p.744) and "The Turtle," (p.767) and will discuss elements of modernism in each. You will also take Vocabulary Quiz #16 on Thursday of this week. Newsweek summaries are also due at that time. Please stay up to date with your classwork and refer to the May calendar schedule. Final exams are quickly approaching.

12th Academic English
We will continue our studies of Modern/Postmodern British Literature. We will read together and discuss both "The Rocking Horse Winner," (p. 1176) and "A Shocking Accident," (p.1190) in your literature textbooks. On Thursday of this week you will take the last Voabulary Quiz for this course, quiz #17!!! Newsweek summaries are also due at that time. Please make sure you keep up with classwork as your Final Exams are quickly approaching.

Week of May 3, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our studies of John Steinbeck's novel, Of Mice and Men. You will take a quiz on chapters 1 through 3 on Monday, May 3rd. On Wednesday, May 5th, you will take the second quiz (chapters 4-6) for this novel. On Thursday, May 6th, you will take the final test on this novel and will begin your studies of Modern and Postmodern American Literature by reading and outlining the short story "Winter Dreams" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, pp. 742-762.

12th Academic English
This week we will continue our studies of Modern and Postmodern British Literature by analyzing the short stories "The First Year of My Life," p. 1164 and "The Rocking Horse Winner," p. 1176. You will also outline the biographical information on Muriel Spark, p.1156 and D.H.Lawrence and Grahan Greene, p. 1174. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #16 and turn in the next Newsweek summary.

Week of April 19, 2010

Academic English 12

Students will begin independently reading pieces of the Modern/Postmodern Era of Literature. Students will be responsible to read and take notes on Elizabeth Bowen's The Demon Lover and Alan Sillitoe's The Fiddle. Study guides for the analysis of each work, as well as historical relevance will be distributed and must be completed.

Academic English 11

Throughout the entire week, students will view Franco Zepherelli's film adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Students will take notes comparing and contrasting the film and the text.

Week of April 12, 2010

Academic English 12

Students will review for the Victorian Era quiz that will be given on Tuesday April 13. Students will be responsible for the independent reading of the introduction to the Modern and Postmodern periods of literature. Newsweek summary/reflections will be due on Friday April 16 on the same days as the Vocabulary 14 Quiz.

Academic English 11

Students will continue in-class reviews for the PSSA writing exam. Students will focus on prewriting, particularly outlining, developing a thesis statement, before finally drafting a response. Newsweek summary/reflections will be due on Friday April 16 on the same days as the Vocabulary 14 Quiz.

Week of April 5, 2010

Academic English 12

Students will be required to read the specific poems by Robert Browning (My Last Duchess, Life in a Love, Love Among the Ruins) and Emily Barrett Browning (Sonnet 43) and complete the packet of questions for discussion on Wednesday April 7. Students are responsible to have any notes on historical aspects of the Victorian Era of Literature as well as on analytical interpretations of the corresponding works. Students will be required to read whatever elements of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre that are not covered in class.

Academic English 11

Students will be responsible for constructing a 6-sentence paragraph that is well-balanced and repeats no words. Students will also need to write a brief reflection based on the in-class activity on Wednesday April 7. Students will continue in class activities i preparation for the PSSAs.

Week of March 29, 2010

Academic English 12

Students must have completed vocabulary definitions and worksheet for list #13. Romantic Literature Test will cover historical information as well as analysis of specific works, and will be held Tuesday, March 30. Students must bring Literature books to class on date of test! The date for the biweekly Vocabulary Quiz has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 31; Newsweek summaries will also be due on this date.

Academic English 11

Students must have completed vocabulary defintions and worksheet for list #13. Students will continue to in PSSA Reading Coach books. Make-ups for the Literary Device Quiz will be held Tuesday, March 30.The date for the biweekly Vocabulary Quiz has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 31; Newsweek summaries will also be due on this date.

Week of March 22, 2010

Academic English 12
Students will continue analysis of Romantic Era Literature and will begin reading Samuel Taylor Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Independently, students will read the work in its entirety and take notes. Notes should include more than summarized events and should focus on specific elements that would classify the work as "Romantic" as well as actual construction of the piece. Elements that are apparent in the poem will be discussed prior to reading, Parts I and II will be read in class, summarized, and analyzed. Students will be responsible to discuss Parts III, IV and V in class on Wednesday in the same manner of the previous day's work. Students should be prepared to discuss and analyze Parts VI and VII on Thursday. Students will begin an independent reading of Coleridge's Kubla Khan and make notes similar to that of the discussion of The Mariner.
Vocabulary #13 definitions and completion of the worksheet will be checked on Monday, March 29.

Academic English 11
Students will continue working in the PSSA Reading Coach books. All work regarding the Coach book will be done in class. Students will be given a review of common literary terms, devices, and elements. A quiz on this information will be given Thursday, March 25.
Vocabulary #13 definitions and completion of the worksheet will be checked on Monday, March 29.

Week of March 8, 2010

Academic English 12

Students will be required to submit any incomplete work in order to receive credit for further grades regarding the research project.
Students will submit the Works Cited section of their researched position paper in proper MLA format on Wednesday March 10.
Students will also be required to submit a rough draft of their paper on Friday March 12. The paper should be reflective of the quality and direction of their final product.

Academic English 11

Students will complete the Act III Quiz for Hamlet on Tuesday March 9.
Students will be required to complete independent reading of Act IV and complete the corresponding study guide in full to be graded on Thursday March 11. Students will be alotted time during class to complete the reading and written assignments.
Students will be required to complete independent reading of Act V and complete the corresponding study guide in full to be graded on Friday March 12. Students will be alotted time during class to complete the reading and written assignments.

Week of March 2, 2010

Academic English 12

Due to the recent snow days, the final set of note cards that were due on Friday February 26 will be due today, Tuesday March 2. Students were notified that if weather were the case the date would revert to the next school day following the due date.
Students will have a quiz on Vocabulary 11 on Thursday March 4 and will be required to define the next section of terms.
Students will also be given a review of the outline section for the research project Wednesday March 3 and the outline due date will be rescheduled to Friday March 5.

Academic English 11

Students will read Hamlet Act III scene i and scene ii (up to pg 145). Students should be prepared to complete an entrance ticket featuring a question based on the reading to be given Wednesday March 3. Study guides must be completed up to scene i.
Act III scene ii will be read in class and discussed on March 3, what ever material is not covered will be assigned as independent reading for homework. Students will read scene ii by Thursday March 4 and complete the study guide questions up to scene ii.
Students will also have a quiz on Vocabulary 11 on Thursday March 4 and will be required to define the next section of terms.
Act III scene iii and parts of scene iv will be read in class on Friday March 5; what ever material is not covered will be assigned as independent reading for homework. Students will be required to finish Act III and answer all study guide questions by the start of class on Monday March 8.

Week of February 22, 2010

12th Academic

Students will continue compiling resources so that they successfully complete their final set of bibliographic note cards. The cards should include a variety of sources (i.e. books, periodicals, online sources, etc.). Although working at an individual pace, students should be aware of the upcoming deadlines.
The final set of note cards (21-30) and all supporting cards will be due Friday, February 26, 2010.

11th Academic

Students have completed Hamlet Act II and will review the act in its entirety on Monday. The quiz for Act II will be held Tuesday, February 23, 2010. After the quiz the students will break from Shakespeare to continue in preparation for the PSSA writing exams.
Students will continue examples in the Editing/Revising workbooks and will begin drafting their own writing. Most exercises will be completed in class. However, the activity that will be held during class on Friday, February 26, 2010 will carry over into an assignment that each student will need to complete at home over the weekend. The activity will be modeled during class so that students understand all of the expectations of the assignment.

Week of February 16, 2010

12th Academic
Due to recent weather conditions and school closings, due dates for assignments regarding the Research Paper will be adjusted. The modified dates are as follows:

2nd set of 10 Bibliography Cards - Friday, Feb. 19, 2010
3rd set of 10 Bibliography Cards - Friday, Feb. 26, 2010
Outline - Thursday, Mar. 4, 2010
Works Cited - Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2010
Text of Research Paper - Friday, Mar. 12, 2010
Finished Research Paper - Monday, Mar. 22, 2010

The section 10 vocabulary quiz has been moved to Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. Students will begin defining terms for section 11 and will complete the corresponding review sheet.

11th Academic
The section 10 vocabulary quiz has been moved to Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. Students will begin defining terms for section 11 and will complete the corresponding review sheet. Newsweek article summary/reflections are also due on Thursday. Students are responsible for reading Hamlet Act II, scene ii and completing the study guide questions.

Week of February 8, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Shakespeare's play Hamlet. You will begin work on Act II and will complete the Act II Study Guide. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #10 and will work on list #11 and its review sheet. Another Newsweek Summary is due on Thursday also, so make sure you complete that homework and have your summary ready to hand in at the start of class on Thursday!!!

12th Academic English
We will continue our work on the Research Paper project this week. On Tuesday you should hand in the first set of Bibliography/Note Cards. Be sure that your cards are wrapped with a rubber band and that your name is on the pack. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #10 and will work on list #11 and its review sheet. Don't forget, ALL RESEARCH DEADLINES ARE FINAL! You must turn in research assignments by the due dates or you will not receive credit for the assignment! However, you still must complete the assignment! Make sure you pay attention to all due dates and are prepared to meet deadlines!!!

Week of February 1, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we will continue working on Shakespeare's play, Hamlet. You will complete reading Act I and will also complete the Act I Study Guide. On Friday you will take the Act I quiz. Also on Friday, you will begin reading Act II and will begin completing the Act II Study Guide.

12th Academic English
This week you will continue to work on the Research Writing Project. On Tuesday, you will turn in your Thesis Statement card. Using the information given to you in class, you will work on completing the first set of bibliography/note cards, due at the start of next week. Make sure you are keeping up with the work and are prepared for all deadlines.

Week of January 25, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we will begin our study of the Shakespearean tragedy, Hamlet. On Monday and into Tuesday, we will view and take notes on two documentaries, "Why Shakespeare?" and "In Search of Shakespeare." We will begin reading and taking notes on Act I of Hamlet Tuesday through Thursday. You will also be given a study guide for Act I. On Friday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #9 and will work on Vocabulary List #10 and its review sheet.

12th Academic English
This week you will continue your work on the research writing project. The General Topic card is due on Monday and the Specific Topic card is due on Thursday. On Friday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #9 and will work on Vocabulary List #10 and its review sheet. Be sure to keep up with deadlines!!

Week of January 18, 2010
11th Academic English
On Tuesday, you will have time to finish Vocabulary List #9 and its review sheet. The quiz on this list will be given on Thursday, January 28th. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday we will begin our preparations for the PSSA Tests (happening in April) by review some composition revising and editing skills. You will be given a sheet of common grammar and usage rules and will use that information to work with the Editing and Revising workbooks in class. We will complete units 1 through 10 in this workbook. Be sure to welcome Mr. Smith, who will be working with us during the second semester!

12th Academic English
On Tuesday, you will have time to finish Vocabulary List #9 and its review sheet. The quiz on this list will be given on Thursday, January 28th. On Wednesday, we will begin work on the Research Writing Project. You will be given handouts explaining deadlines, requirements, etc. Thursday and Friday we will work in the Library on the first parts of this project. Be sure to welcome Mr. Smith, who will be working with us during the second semester.

Week of January 11, 2010
11th Academic English
This week we will be preparing for and taking the Midterm Exam. You should focus your studies on the following: The Crucible -- all characters, settings and plot; O Pioneers! -- all characters, settings and plot; Sentence Analysis -- definitions of terms and analyzing sentences; Sentence Classification -- definition of terms, types of conjunctions, sentence classification according to structure. Make sure you use your classroom study time wisely! Make sure you ask Mr. Lucas any questions you may have. Be prepared for the exam as it counts for 10% of your final course grade!!

12th Academic English
This week we will be preparing for and taking the Midterm Exam. You should focus your studies on the following: The Anglo-Saxon Period -- historical information and exile poetry; Beowulf; Arthurian Legend; The Canterbury Tales; The English Renaissance; MacBeth; Literary Terms. Make sure you use your classroom study time wisely! Make sure you ask Mr. Lucas any questions you may have. Be prepared for the exam as it counts for 10% of your final course grade!!!