Week of January 2, 2012
11th Academic English
On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, we will finish our study of Willa Cather's O Pioneers! You will complete the Part V study guide and we will discuss the novel together. On Thursday you will take a test covering the entire novel. Friday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #8, will turn in Newsweek summary #4, and will work on Vocabulary List #9.
12th Academic English
On Tuesday and through Thursday of this week, you will view a film version of the play MacBeth. You will note the similarities and differences between the film and the version of the play we studied in class. On Friday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #8 and work on Vocabulary List #9. You will turn in Newsweek summary #4 and also will turn in your written work on the MacBeth Essay Test you were given before the Christmas break.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Week of December 19, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will continue practicing Sentence Classification in preparation for a test on Wednesday. Make sure you complete worksheets and review at home for this test. On Thursday you will take a quiz on the Part Four Study Guide for O Pioneers! and will continue work on the Part Five Study Guide.
12th Academic English
This week we will finish our study of MacBeth. On Monday you will take the Act IV quiz. On Wednesday you will take a test on the entire play and will receive the take-home essay test. That writing is due on Friday, January 6th. You should begin gathering materials you will need to prepare for mid-term exams!
11th Academic English
This week we will continue practicing Sentence Classification in preparation for a test on Wednesday. Make sure you complete worksheets and review at home for this test. On Thursday you will take a quiz on the Part Four Study Guide for O Pioneers! and will continue work on the Part Five Study Guide.
12th Academic English
This week we will finish our study of MacBeth. On Monday you will take the Act IV quiz. On Wednesday you will take a test on the entire play and will receive the take-home essay test. That writing is due on Friday, January 6th. You should begin gathering materials you will need to prepare for mid-term exams!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Week of December 12, 2011
11th Academic English
We have a lot of activity this week in our classroom. On Monday, you will take a quiz on Part III of O Pioneers!. After you finish, we'll review information from Parts I, II and III in preparation for a test on Parts I, II and III that will be given on Tuesday. After the test, you will begin work on the Part IV study guide. On Wednesday and into Thursday, we will practice classifying sentences according to structure. We will review independent and subordinate clauses, then will classify sentences as either simple, compound, complex or compound/complex. On Friday, you will turn in Newsweek summary #3 and will take Vocabulary Quiz #7. You'll also work on Vocabulary list #8 and its review sheet.
12th Academic English
We will continue our analysis of Shakespeare's work, MacBeth. On Monday we will finish discussing Act III and will take the Act III quiz. Tuesday you will take a test on Acts I, II and III of this play, and will continue work on the Act IV study guide. We'll read together and discuss Act IV on Wednesday and Thursday, preparing for a quiz on Act IV. On Friday, you will turn in Newsweek summary #3 and will take Vocabulary Quiz #7. You will also work on Vocabulary list #8 and its review sheet.
11th Academic English
We have a lot of activity this week in our classroom. On Monday, you will take a quiz on Part III of O Pioneers!. After you finish, we'll review information from Parts I, II and III in preparation for a test on Parts I, II and III that will be given on Tuesday. After the test, you will begin work on the Part IV study guide. On Wednesday and into Thursday, we will practice classifying sentences according to structure. We will review independent and subordinate clauses, then will classify sentences as either simple, compound, complex or compound/complex. On Friday, you will turn in Newsweek summary #3 and will take Vocabulary Quiz #7. You'll also work on Vocabulary list #8 and its review sheet.
12th Academic English
We will continue our analysis of Shakespeare's work, MacBeth. On Monday we will finish discussing Act III and will take the Act III quiz. Tuesday you will take a test on Acts I, II and III of this play, and will continue work on the Act IV study guide. We'll read together and discuss Act IV on Wednesday and Thursday, preparing for a quiz on Act IV. On Friday, you will turn in Newsweek summary #3 and will take Vocabulary Quiz #7. You will also work on Vocabulary list #8 and its review sheet.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Week of December 5, 2011
11th Academic English
On Monday we will finish preparing for a test on Sentence Analysis. You will continue to write sentences on the board and analyze them using the methods taught in class. On Tuesday you will take a test on Sentence Analysis then, when everyone has finished the test, we will review the Part II Study Guide for O Pioneers! On Wednesday, you will take a quiz on Part II of O Pioneers! and will begin work on the Part III Study Guide. Thursday and into Friday you will continue work on the Part III study guide.
12th Academic English
We will continue our analysis of Shakespeare's work MacBeth. Monday and Tuesday we will read together and discuss Act II. On Wednesday, you will take the Act II Quiz and will begin work on the Act III Study Guide. Later in the week we will read together and discuss Act III. Early next week you will have a quiz on Act III and will take a test on Acts I, II and III of MacBeth.
11th Academic English
On Monday we will finish preparing for a test on Sentence Analysis. You will continue to write sentences on the board and analyze them using the methods taught in class. On Tuesday you will take a test on Sentence Analysis then, when everyone has finished the test, we will review the Part II Study Guide for O Pioneers! On Wednesday, you will take a quiz on Part II of O Pioneers! and will begin work on the Part III Study Guide. Thursday and into Friday you will continue work on the Part III study guide.
12th Academic English
We will continue our analysis of Shakespeare's work MacBeth. Monday and Tuesday we will read together and discuss Act II. On Wednesday, you will take the Act II Quiz and will begin work on the Act III Study Guide. Later in the week we will read together and discuss Act III. Early next week you will have a quiz on Act III and will take a test on Acts I, II and III of MacBeth.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Week of November 28, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our work on Sentence Analysis. You will be given two worksheets to help you practice your Sentence Analysis skills in preparation for a test next week. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #6 and will work on Vocabulary List #7. Don't forget that Newsweek summary #2 is due on Thursday also! Early next week we will discuss Part II of O Pioneers! and will review your answers to the Part II Study Guide in preparation for a quiz. Make sure you are keeping up with your reading!!
12th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Shakespeare's MacBeth. On Tuesday we will finish working with Act I. Make sure your Act I Study Guide is complete. Wednesday we will take a quiz on Act I and begin working with Act II and its Study Guide. On Thursday, youi will take Vocabulary Quiz #6 and will work on Vocabulary List #7. Don't forget that Newsweek summary #2 is due on Thursday also! Friday we will continue our work on Act II of MacBeth!
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our work on Sentence Analysis. You will be given two worksheets to help you practice your Sentence Analysis skills in preparation for a test next week. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #6 and will work on Vocabulary List #7. Don't forget that Newsweek summary #2 is due on Thursday also! Early next week we will discuss Part II of O Pioneers! and will review your answers to the Part II Study Guide in preparation for a quiz. Make sure you are keeping up with your reading!!
12th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Shakespeare's MacBeth. On Tuesday we will finish working with Act I. Make sure your Act I Study Guide is complete. Wednesday we will take a quiz on Act I and begin working with Act II and its Study Guide. On Thursday, youi will take Vocabulary Quiz #6 and will work on Vocabulary List #7. Don't forget that Newsweek summary #2 is due on Thursday also! Friday we will continue our work on Act II of MacBeth!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Week of November 21, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will dive into Sentence Analysis. We will review the Parts of Speech and the Parts of the Sentence. We will work together on exercises from the grammar text, pp. 4-26 and pp. 32-44. All of this is review work on grammar information you've been practicing since 4th grade, so I'm sure we'll be in good shape! On Tuesday you'll take a quiz on the Part I study guide for O Pioneers! Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Holiday!
12th Academic English
This week we will begin our analysis of Shakespeare's tragedy, MacBeth. You will work on the Act I study guide that was given to you on Friday. We'll read aloud and discuss Act I together. Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Holiday!
11th Academic English
This week we will dive into Sentence Analysis. We will review the Parts of Speech and the Parts of the Sentence. We will work together on exercises from the grammar text, pp. 4-26 and pp. 32-44. All of this is review work on grammar information you've been practicing since 4th grade, so I'm sure we'll be in good shape! On Tuesday you'll take a quiz on the Part I study guide for O Pioneers! Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Holiday!
12th Academic English
This week we will begin our analysis of Shakespeare's tragedy, MacBeth. You will work on the Act I study guide that was given to you on Friday. We'll read aloud and discuss Act I together. Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Holiday!
Monday, November 14, 2011
Week of November 14, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will begin our study of Willa Cather's novel, O Pioneers! and will also start a grammar review. On Tuesdsay you will receive a copy of the novel and the Part One study guide. You will be given some class time to work on this study guide and will complete the guide on your own time. We will also begin a review of the Parts of Speech and the Parts of the Sentence. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz 5 and will hand in a Newsweek summary. Thanks for being so cooperative during my recent absence from school.
12th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our study of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. We will review all information in preparation for a test on this material at the end of the week. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #5 and will hand in Newsweek summary #1. Thanks for being so cooperative during my recent absence from school.
11th Academic English
This week we will begin our study of Willa Cather's novel, O Pioneers! and will also start a grammar review. On Tuesdsay you will receive a copy of the novel and the Part One study guide. You will be given some class time to work on this study guide and will complete the guide on your own time. We will also begin a review of the Parts of Speech and the Parts of the Sentence. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz 5 and will hand in a Newsweek summary. Thanks for being so cooperative during my recent absence from school.
12th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our study of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. We will review all information in preparation for a test on this material at the end of the week. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #5 and will hand in Newsweek summary #1. Thanks for being so cooperative during my recent absence from school.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Week of October 31, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our study of Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible. We will read together and discuss Act IV and you will take a test covering the entire play on Wednesday. Don't forget that your research projects are due on Monday! Thursday we'll take part in a presentation given to us by McCann's School of Business and Technology. On Friday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #5 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #6 and its review sheet. Second Quarter begins on Wednesday, November 2nd!
12th Academic English
On Monday and Tuesday you will take the CDT Tests, rescheduled from last week. Wednesday, you will continue work on reading and outlining "The Prologue" from The Canterbury Tales (pp. 94-115). Thursday we'll take part in a presentation given to us by McCann's School of Business and Technology. On Friday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #5 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #6 and its review sheet. Second Quarter begins on Wednesday, November 2nd! Senior year is moving by quickly!
11th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our study of Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible. We will read together and discuss Act IV and you will take a test covering the entire play on Wednesday. Don't forget that your research projects are due on Monday! Thursday we'll take part in a presentation given to us by McCann's School of Business and Technology. On Friday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #5 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #6 and its review sheet. Second Quarter begins on Wednesday, November 2nd!
12th Academic English
On Monday and Tuesday you will take the CDT Tests, rescheduled from last week. Wednesday, you will continue work on reading and outlining "The Prologue" from The Canterbury Tales (pp. 94-115). Thursday we'll take part in a presentation given to us by McCann's School of Business and Technology. On Friday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #5 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #6 and its review sheet. Second Quarter begins on Wednesday, November 2nd! Senior year is moving by quickly!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Week of October 24, 2011
11th Academic English
The quarter is quickly coming to an end, as is your research project! On Monday, you will turn in your map and outline for your research project. You will also take Vocabulary Quiz #4 and work on Vocabulary List #5. Tuesday and Wednesday you will take CDT Tests in class. Thursday we will talk about Act III of The Crucible. On Friday you will take the Act III quiz and will begin work on the Act IV Study Guide. DON'T FORGET THAT YOUR RESEARCH PROJECT IS DUE ON FRIDAY!!!
12th Academic English
On Monday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #4 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #5. Tuesday and Wednesday you will be testing. On Thursday, you will begin work with The Canterbury Tales. You will read and outline pp. 90-93 in the literature anthology, then begin reading and outlining "The Prologue," pp. 94-115 in the anthology. You will be responsible for this section of our studies, so take great notes as you read. The Becket essay test is due on Friday, so make sure you have that ready to go. This essay test is the last grade of the quarter.
11th Academic English
The quarter is quickly coming to an end, as is your research project! On Monday, you will turn in your map and outline for your research project. You will also take Vocabulary Quiz #4 and work on Vocabulary List #5. Tuesday and Wednesday you will take CDT Tests in class. Thursday we will talk about Act III of The Crucible. On Friday you will take the Act III quiz and will begin work on the Act IV Study Guide. DON'T FORGET THAT YOUR RESEARCH PROJECT IS DUE ON FRIDAY!!!
12th Academic English
On Monday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #4 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #5. Tuesday and Wednesday you will be testing. On Thursday, you will begin work with The Canterbury Tales. You will read and outline pp. 90-93 in the literature anthology, then begin reading and outlining "The Prologue," pp. 94-115 in the anthology. You will be responsible for this section of our studies, so take great notes as you read. The Becket essay test is due on Friday, so make sure you have that ready to go. This essay test is the last grade of the quarter.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Week of October 17, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of The Crucible. You will work on the Act II study guide and we will read and discuss Act II together. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #4 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #5 and its review sheet. Friday you will take a test on Acts I and II of The Crucible. Don't forget that your research project Bibliography and Note Cards are due on Friday also! Make sure you keep up with your work!
12th Academic English
This week we will view the film Becket in preparation for our study of The Canterbury Tales. You will be given an essay test on this film, so you should make sure you are taking good notes while watching it in class. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #4 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #5 and its review sheet.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of The Crucible. You will work on the Act II study guide and we will read and discuss Act II together. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #4 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #5 and its review sheet. Friday you will take a test on Acts I and II of The Crucible. Don't forget that your research project Bibliography and Note Cards are due on Friday also! Make sure you keep up with your work!
12th Academic English
This week we will view the film Becket in preparation for our study of The Canterbury Tales. You will be given an essay test on this film, so you should make sure you are taking good notes while watching it in class. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #4 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #5 and its review sheet.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Week of October 10, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of The Crucible. We will read together and discuss Act I and you will review your Act I Study Guide as we read and discuss. On Thursday, you will take a quiz on Act I and will receive the Act II Study Guide. Don't forget to continue your work on your research project. Continue to gather data and start to write your text. Be sure to refer to your calendar to keep up with due dates and class work.
12th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Arthurian Legend. We will read together and discuss "Sir Gawain and The Green Knight," then will work with "Morte d'Arthur" p. 176+ in your literature text. On Friday you will take a test on both Beowulf and Arthurian legend. Refer to your calendar to keep up with our coursework.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of The Crucible. We will read together and discuss Act I and you will review your Act I Study Guide as we read and discuss. On Thursday, you will take a quiz on Act I and will receive the Act II Study Guide. Don't forget to continue your work on your research project. Continue to gather data and start to write your text. Be sure to refer to your calendar to keep up with due dates and class work.
12th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Arthurian Legend. We will read together and discuss "Sir Gawain and The Green Knight," then will work with "Morte d'Arthur" p. 176+ in your literature text. On Friday you will take a test on both Beowulf and Arthurian legend. Refer to your calendar to keep up with our coursework.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Week of October 3, 2011
11th Academic English
On Monday and Tuesday you will continue your library research for the Personal Narrative project we started last Friday. Wednesday and Thursday, we will begin reading Arthur Miller's drama, The Crucible. You will be given a study guide for Act I and are expected to answer the questions on the study guide as you read the play. On Friday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #3 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #4. Don't forget that your proposal for the Personal Narrative project is due on Wednesday!!
12th Academic English
Your Beowulf writing project is due on Monday!!! No late papers will be accepted!!! On Monday we will begin our study of Arthurian Legend by watching two documentaries, The Legend of King Arthur and In Serach of Camelot. Tuesday through Thursday you will read, outline and discuss "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" p. 162+ in the literature text. On Friday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #3 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #4. Make sure you keep up with all due dates and all classwork.
11th Academic English
On Monday and Tuesday you will continue your library research for the Personal Narrative project we started last Friday. Wednesday and Thursday, we will begin reading Arthur Miller's drama, The Crucible. You will be given a study guide for Act I and are expected to answer the questions on the study guide as you read the play. On Friday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #3 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #4. Don't forget that your proposal for the Personal Narrative project is due on Wednesday!!
12th Academic English
Your Beowulf writing project is due on Monday!!! No late papers will be accepted!!! On Monday we will begin our study of Arthurian Legend by watching two documentaries, The Legend of King Arthur and In Serach of Camelot. Tuesday through Thursday you will read, outline and discuss "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" p. 162+ in the literature text. On Friday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #3 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #4. Make sure you keep up with all due dates and all classwork.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Week of September 26, 2011
11th Academic English
On Monday you will take a quiz on "Of Plymouth Plantation." Make sure you study! Tuesday we will watch a documentary titled "The Salem Witch Trials" in preparation for both our research projects and our study of the play, The Crucible. Wednesday you will take a test on the Native American and Early American literature we have been studying in class. This test includes all historical notes. Thursday you will meet with Guidance to discuss college financial aid options and Friday we will begin work on our research project.
12th Academic English
On Monday we will finishing reading together and discussing Beowulf. Tuesday, you will take a test on all of the early Anglo-Saxon information, including the epic poem Beowulf. Wednesday you will meet with Guidance to discuss college financial aid options. Thursday an Friday you will begin work on the Beowulf writing project.
11th Academic English
On Monday you will take a quiz on "Of Plymouth Plantation." Make sure you study! Tuesday we will watch a documentary titled "The Salem Witch Trials" in preparation for both our research projects and our study of the play, The Crucible. Wednesday you will take a test on the Native American and Early American literature we have been studying in class. This test includes all historical notes. Thursday you will meet with Guidance to discuss college financial aid options and Friday we will begin work on our research project.
12th Academic English
On Monday we will finishing reading together and discussing Beowulf. Tuesday, you will take a test on all of the early Anglo-Saxon information, including the epic poem Beowulf. Wednesday you will meet with Guidance to discuss college financial aid options. Thursday an Friday you will begin work on the Beowulf writing project.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Week of September 19, 2011
Homecoming Spirit Week 2011!!!! Check the bright green flyer in your homerooms for all Spirit Week events and participate in the fun!
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with Explorer/Settler Narrative Accounts. We will read and discuss selections from "The General History of Virginia" by John Smith, and a selection from "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford. Make sure you take good notes in class as we read these. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #2 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #3. Enjoy Homecoming Spirit Week 2011!
12th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with Beowulf. We will read, outline, read aloud and discuss this early epic poetry. Make sure you are taking good notes during our class discussions! On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #2 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #3. Enjoy your final Homecoming Spirit Week as a student at NS!!
Homecoming Spirit Week 2011!!!! Check the bright green flyer in your homerooms for all Spirit Week events and participate in the fun!
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with Explorer/Settler Narrative Accounts. We will read and discuss selections from "The General History of Virginia" by John Smith, and a selection from "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford. Make sure you take good notes in class as we read these. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #2 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #3. Enjoy Homecoming Spirit Week 2011!
12th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with Beowulf. We will read, outline, read aloud and discuss this early epic poetry. Make sure you are taking good notes during our class discussions! On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #2 and will begin work on Vocabulary List #3. Enjoy your final Homecoming Spirit Week as a student at NS!!
Friday, September 9, 2011
Week of September 12, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Native American Literature and will begin a study of Early American Explorers/Settlers Narratives. On Monday we will read and discuss three Native American selections, found on pp. 16-23 of your literature anthology. Tuesday and Wednesday you will work on a writing prompt asking you to develop your own Creation Story. This prompt is due on Friday. On Thursday and into Friday we will begin to read and discuss Explorer/Settlers narratives, beginning on p. 62 in your literature anthology.
12th Academic English
On Monday we will read and discuss three Anglo-Saxon exile poems found on pp. 17-27 of your literature anthology. Tuesday you will begin work on a writing prompt asking you to develop an essay on a time when you felt exiled. This prompt is due on Friday. Wednesday you will take a test on notes and literature to date. Thursday and into Friday we will begin to study the epic poem Beowulf.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Native American Literature and will begin a study of Early American Explorers/Settlers Narratives. On Monday we will read and discuss three Native American selections, found on pp. 16-23 of your literature anthology. Tuesday and Wednesday you will work on a writing prompt asking you to develop your own Creation Story. This prompt is due on Friday. On Thursday and into Friday we will begin to read and discuss Explorer/Settlers narratives, beginning on p. 62 in your literature anthology.
12th Academic English
On Monday we will read and discuss three Anglo-Saxon exile poems found on pp. 17-27 of your literature anthology. Tuesday you will begin work on a writing prompt asking you to develop an essay on a time when you felt exiled. This prompt is due on Friday. Wednesday you will take a test on notes and literature to date. Thursday and into Friday we will begin to study the epic poem Beowulf.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Week of September 5, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of early American literature. On Tuesday we will review and discuss the introductory section you outlined last week and completed for homework over the weekend. Wednesday and Friday we will read, discuss and take notes on selections from Native American literature. Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #1 and will work on Vocabulary List #2 and its review sheet.
12th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Early British literature. On Tuesday we will review and discuss the introductory section you outlined last week. Wednesday and Friday we will read, discuss and take notes on Anglo-Saxon exile poetry. Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #1 and will work on Vocabulary List #2 and its review sheet.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of early American literature. On Tuesday we will review and discuss the introductory section you outlined last week and completed for homework over the weekend. Wednesday and Friday we will read, discuss and take notes on selections from Native American literature. Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #1 and will work on Vocabulary List #2 and its review sheet.
12th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Early British literature. On Tuesday we will review and discuss the introductory section you outlined last week. Wednesday and Friday we will read, discuss and take notes on Anglo-Saxon exile poetry. Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #1 and will work on Vocabulary List #2 and its review sheet.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Week of August 29, 2011
11th Academic English
Welcome Back! This week we will begin our work. Monday will be spent taking care of classroom rules and procedures. On Tuesday and Wednesday, you will work on Vocabulary List #1 and its review sheet. Thursday and Friday we will begin our literature studies by reading, outlining and discussing "Beginnings to 1750" pp. 1-12 in the literature text.
12th Academic English
Welcome to your SENIOR YEAR!!!! Make it a fantastic last year of high school! On Monday we will take care of reviewing classroom rules and procedures. On Tuesday and Wednesday, you will work on Vocabulary List #1 and its review sheet. Thursday and Friday we will begin our literature studies by reading, outlining and discussing "From Legend to History" pp. 1-12 in the literature text.
11th Academic English
Welcome Back! This week we will begin our work. Monday will be spent taking care of classroom rules and procedures. On Tuesday and Wednesday, you will work on Vocabulary List #1 and its review sheet. Thursday and Friday we will begin our literature studies by reading, outlining and discussing "Beginnings to 1750" pp. 1-12 in the literature text.
12th Academic English
Welcome to your SENIOR YEAR!!!! Make it a fantastic last year of high school! On Monday we will take care of reviewing classroom rules and procedures. On Tuesday and Wednesday, you will work on Vocabulary List #1 and its review sheet. Thursday and Friday we will begin our literature studies by reading, outlining and discussing "From Legend to History" pp. 1-12 in the literature text.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Week of May 23, 2011
11th Academic English
We're in the home stretch now, guys and girls! This week we will finish viewing the film, Of Mice and Men. We'll discuss the similarities and differences we noted between the film and the novel read in class. We'll also prepare for the Final Exam by reviewing Sentence Classification, among other things. Make sure you are prepared to do your best on the exam by checking the review sheet and literary terms sheet given to you in class earlier this month. Periods 3 and 4 will take the Final Exam on Thursday. Period 6 will take the Final Exam on Friday. Be ready to hand in both your literature and your grammar books on the day of the Final Exam. Just think, soon you'll be SENIORS!!!!
12th Academic English
It's here, guys and girls!!! Your final high school FINAL EXAM WEEK! Pretty soon we're turning you loose on the world, saying that you are ready to be productive citizens! Don't blow it!! Make sure you are prepared for the Final Exam by going over the review sheet and the literary terms sheet given to you in class earlier this month. Periods 1 and 2 will take the Final Exam on Tuesday. Period 7 will take the Final Exam on Wednesday. Be ready to hand in your literature books on the day of your exam.
11th Academic English
We're in the home stretch now, guys and girls! This week we will finish viewing the film, Of Mice and Men. We'll discuss the similarities and differences we noted between the film and the novel read in class. We'll also prepare for the Final Exam by reviewing Sentence Classification, among other things. Make sure you are prepared to do your best on the exam by checking the review sheet and literary terms sheet given to you in class earlier this month. Periods 3 and 4 will take the Final Exam on Thursday. Period 6 will take the Final Exam on Friday. Be ready to hand in both your literature and your grammar books on the day of the Final Exam. Just think, soon you'll be SENIORS!!!!
12th Academic English
It's here, guys and girls!!! Your final high school FINAL EXAM WEEK! Pretty soon we're turning you loose on the world, saying that you are ready to be productive citizens! Don't blow it!! Make sure you are prepared for the Final Exam by going over the review sheet and the literary terms sheet given to you in class earlier this month. Periods 1 and 2 will take the Final Exam on Tuesday. Period 7 will take the Final Exam on Wednesday. Be ready to hand in your literature books on the day of your exam.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Week of May 16, 2001
11th Academic English
We're coming down to the wire! This week we'll finish our work with Steinbeck's classic, Of Mice and Men. In class, we will discuss character motivation, importance of setting, and major plot developments. We'll use the Freytag's Pyramid analysis you started last Friday to lead our discussions. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #17, the last vocabulary quiz of the year!! You'll also hand in Newsweek summary #17, again, the last of the year! Friday you will take a test on Of Mice and Men, and will begin viewing the film adaptation of this novel.
12th Academic English
The last week of regular classes is here, seniors!! Your high school career is quickly coming to an end! You will spend the first part of the week completing your Frankenstein project. The completed project is due on Wednesday, May 18th. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #17, the last vocabulary quiz of the year!! You'll also hand in Newsweek summary #17, again, the last of the year! Friday we will review for the Final Exam. Make sure you have all the materials you need for this exam with you on Friday. Refer to the Final Exam review sheet given to you in class earlier in the month.
11th Academic English
We're coming down to the wire! This week we'll finish our work with Steinbeck's classic, Of Mice and Men. In class, we will discuss character motivation, importance of setting, and major plot developments. We'll use the Freytag's Pyramid analysis you started last Friday to lead our discussions. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #17, the last vocabulary quiz of the year!! You'll also hand in Newsweek summary #17, again, the last of the year! Friday you will take a test on Of Mice and Men, and will begin viewing the film adaptation of this novel.
12th Academic English
The last week of regular classes is here, seniors!! Your high school career is quickly coming to an end! You will spend the first part of the week completing your Frankenstein project. The completed project is due on Wednesday, May 18th. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #17, the last vocabulary quiz of the year!! You'll also hand in Newsweek summary #17, again, the last of the year! Friday we will review for the Final Exam. Make sure you have all the materials you need for this exam with you on Friday. Refer to the Final Exam review sheet given to you in class earlier in the month.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Week of May 9, 2011
11th Academic English
The school year is quickly coming to a close!! Make sure you stick with our schedule and complete assignments accurately and on time!!! This week we will continue to prepare for our Final Exam. You will use worksheets to practice Sentence Classification using Independent and Subordinate Clauses. You will also continue work on John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. Near the end of the week you will take a quiz on the first study guide for this novel and will receive the second study guide for this novel to complete. Be sure to take good notes and ask questions!
12th Academic English
We are rapidly approaching your Final Exam week. Make sure that you are completing work as scheduled and are actively preparing for your Final Exams. Graduation is just around the corner! This week we will conclude our study of the Modern and Postmodern Period in British Literature. You will read and outline "The Rocking Horse Winner" by D.H. Lawrence and "A Shocking Accident" by Graham Greene. On Thursday you will take a test on the Modern and Postmodern Periods. Make sure you study for this test. Friday is a Frankenstein project work day. You should be nearly finished reading this novel, if you haven't finished reading it already. Make sure you follow the guidelines on the project rubric given to you in April. Completed projects are due on Wednesday, May 18th.
11th Academic English
The school year is quickly coming to a close!! Make sure you stick with our schedule and complete assignments accurately and on time!!! This week we will continue to prepare for our Final Exam. You will use worksheets to practice Sentence Classification using Independent and Subordinate Clauses. You will also continue work on John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. Near the end of the week you will take a quiz on the first study guide for this novel and will receive the second study guide for this novel to complete. Be sure to take good notes and ask questions!
12th Academic English
We are rapidly approaching your Final Exam week. Make sure that you are completing work as scheduled and are actively preparing for your Final Exams. Graduation is just around the corner! This week we will conclude our study of the Modern and Postmodern Period in British Literature. You will read and outline "The Rocking Horse Winner" by D.H. Lawrence and "A Shocking Accident" by Graham Greene. On Thursday you will take a test on the Modern and Postmodern Periods. Make sure you study for this test. Friday is a Frankenstein project work day. You should be nearly finished reading this novel, if you haven't finished reading it already. Make sure you follow the guidelines on the project rubric given to you in April. Completed projects are due on Wednesday, May 18th.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Week of May 2, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will finish our study of Modern and Postmodern American Literature. On Monday and Tuesday, you will work on both the biographical information of John Updike (p. 1000) and on his short story "The Brown Chest" (pp. 1002-1008) We will discuss this work together. On Wednesday you will prepare for a test on the Modern and Postmodern Periods. That test will happen on Friday. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #16 and will turn in Newsweek summary #16. You will then begin work on Vocabulary List #17 and its review sheet.
12th Academic English
This week you will continue your study of the British Modern and Postmodern periods. Monday through Wednesday, you will work on "The Fiddle," p. 1078-1084, and "The Lady in the Looking Glass," p. 1158-1164. You will also read and outline biographical information on both Alan Sillitoe, P. 1076 and Virginia Woolf, p. 1156. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #16, turn in Newsweek summary #16 and begin work on Vocabulary List #17 and its review sheet. Friday will be a Frankenstein project work day. Remember to keep up with your work according to the calendar. May will quickly pass by.
11th Academic English
This week we will finish our study of Modern and Postmodern American Literature. On Monday and Tuesday, you will work on both the biographical information of John Updike (p. 1000) and on his short story "The Brown Chest" (pp. 1002-1008) We will discuss this work together. On Wednesday you will prepare for a test on the Modern and Postmodern Periods. That test will happen on Friday. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #16 and will turn in Newsweek summary #16. You will then begin work on Vocabulary List #17 and its review sheet.
12th Academic English
This week you will continue your study of the British Modern and Postmodern periods. Monday through Wednesday, you will work on "The Fiddle," p. 1078-1084, and "The Lady in the Looking Glass," p. 1158-1164. You will also read and outline biographical information on both Alan Sillitoe, P. 1076 and Virginia Woolf, p. 1156. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #16, turn in Newsweek summary #16 and begin work on Vocabulary List #17 and its review sheet. Friday will be a Frankenstein project work day. Remember to keep up with your work according to the calendar. May will quickly pass by.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Week of April 25, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of literature from America's Modern Period. On Tuesday, you will take a quiz on Ernest Hemingway and "In Another Country" You will read and outline biographical information on James Thurber and his short story, "The Night The Ghost Got In," pp. 896-902 in the literature anthology. We will also study some literary devices used in these stories. Finally, you will read and outline information on the American Postmodern Period, "Prosperity and Protest," pp. 958-965 in the literature anthology. Remember that the end of the quarter is rapidly approaching. Stay current with all assignments!!!!
12th Academic English
This week you will begin your study of the British Modern and Postmodern Periods. You will read and outline "A Time of Rapid Change," pp. 950-960 in the literature anthology. You will also take notes during a powerpoint presentation on this information. We will read and outline biographical information on Elizabeth Bowen (p. 1030) and Alan Sillitoe (1076), then read "The Demon Lover," pp. 1032-1038 and "The Fiddle," pp. 1078-1084. Remember that the end of your 4th quarter is rapidly approaching. Stay current with all assignments!!!
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of literature from America's Modern Period. On Tuesday, you will take a quiz on Ernest Hemingway and "In Another Country" You will read and outline biographical information on James Thurber and his short story, "The Night The Ghost Got In," pp. 896-902 in the literature anthology. We will also study some literary devices used in these stories. Finally, you will read and outline information on the American Postmodern Period, "Prosperity and Protest," pp. 958-965 in the literature anthology. Remember that the end of the quarter is rapidly approaching. Stay current with all assignments!!!!
12th Academic English
This week you will begin your study of the British Modern and Postmodern Periods. You will read and outline "A Time of Rapid Change," pp. 950-960 in the literature anthology. You will also take notes during a powerpoint presentation on this information. We will read and outline biographical information on Elizabeth Bowen (p. 1030) and Alan Sillitoe (1076), then read "The Demon Lover," pp. 1032-1038 and "The Fiddle," pp. 1078-1084. Remember that the end of your 4th quarter is rapidly approaching. Stay current with all assignments!!!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Week of April 18, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will continue an analysis of the literature from the American Modern Period. You will take a quiz on Steinbeck and his short story "The Turtle" on Tuesday. We will work together on Ernest Hemingway's "In Another Country" pp. 806-814 in the literature anthology. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #15 and will also turn in Newsweek summary #15. Friday begins our Easter break. Enjoy the time away from school. When we return, the rest of the quarter will fly by! Happy Easter!
12th Academic English
This week we will complete our study of the British Victorian Period. We will finish our discussion of the Victorian literature assigned to you. On Wednesday (note the change from the calendar) you will take a test on the Victorian Period. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #15 and will also turn in Newsweek summary #15. Friday begins our Easter break. Enjoy the time away from school. When we return, the reaminder of the 4th quarter, (and your high school career!) will fly by! Happy Easter!
11th Academic English
This week we will continue an analysis of the literature from the American Modern Period. You will take a quiz on Steinbeck and his short story "The Turtle" on Tuesday. We will work together on Ernest Hemingway's "In Another Country" pp. 806-814 in the literature anthology. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #15 and will also turn in Newsweek summary #15. Friday begins our Easter break. Enjoy the time away from school. When we return, the rest of the quarter will fly by! Happy Easter!
12th Academic English
This week we will complete our study of the British Victorian Period. We will finish our discussion of the Victorian literature assigned to you. On Wednesday (note the change from the calendar) you will take a test on the Victorian Period. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #15 and will also turn in Newsweek summary #15. Friday begins our Easter break. Enjoy the time away from school. When we return, the reaminder of the 4th quarter, (and your high school career!) will fly by! Happy Easter!
Friday, April 8, 2011
Week of April 11, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our analysis of modern American literature. We'll review biographical information about both F. Scott Fitzgerald and John Steinbeck. We'll finish reading and outlining the short story "Winter Dreams" and will take a quiz on that story on Thursday. We'll also read and discuss "The Turtle" and prepare for a quiz on that early next week.
12th Academic Englsih
This week we will continue our study of Victorian British literature by reading and discussing the poetry of both Elizabeth Barrett Browning and her husband, Robert Browning. We will also read, discuss and take notes on a selection from the Victorian novel, Jane Eyre and outline birgraphical information on its author, Charlotte Bronte.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our analysis of modern American literature. We'll review biographical information about both F. Scott Fitzgerald and John Steinbeck. We'll finish reading and outlining the short story "Winter Dreams" and will take a quiz on that story on Thursday. We'll also read and discuss "The Turtle" and prepare for a quiz on that early next week.
12th Academic Englsih
This week we will continue our study of Victorian British literature by reading and discussing the poetry of both Elizabeth Barrett Browning and her husband, Robert Browning. We will also read, discuss and take notes on a selection from the Victorian novel, Jane Eyre and outline birgraphical information on its author, Charlotte Bronte.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Week of April 4, 2011 11th Academic English This week we will move into the Modern Period of American literature. We will read, outline and discuss "Disillusion, Defiance and Discontent," pp. 704-713, biographical information about F. Scott Fitzgerald on p. 742 and the short story "Winter Dreams" pp. 744-762. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #14 and will turn in Newsweek summary #14
12th Academic English This week we will wrap up our study of the Romantic Period in British literature. On Monday and Tuesday, we will read together and discuss "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," p. 686+ On Wednesday, you will take a test on all of the information you have on the Romantic Period. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #14 and will turn in Newsweek summary #14 also. Friday we will begin our study of The Victorian Period in British literature.
12th Academic English This week we will wrap up our study of the Romantic Period in British literature. On Monday and Tuesday, we will read together and discuss "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," p. 686+ On Wednesday, you will take a test on all of the information you have on the Romantic Period. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #14 and will turn in Newsweek summary #14 also. Friday we will begin our study of The Victorian Period in British literature.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Week of March 28, 2011
11th Academic English
PSSA Writing Tests this week!!!! Make sure you do your best and use the procedures we reviewed in class. This week we will view the film version of Hamlet. On Friday, we will begin work on Modern American Literature by reading and outlining pp. 704-714. Make sure you bring your literature anthologies with you on Friday.
12th Academic English
This week we will finish viewing the film version of MacBeth. On Wednesday and through Friday we will continue our study of the British Romantic Period by reading together and outlining "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," p. 686+
11th Academic English
PSSA Writing Tests this week!!!! Make sure you do your best and use the procedures we reviewed in class. This week we will view the film version of Hamlet. On Friday, we will begin work on Modern American Literature by reading and outlining pp. 704-714. Make sure you bring your literature anthologies with you on Friday.
12th Academic English
This week we will finish viewing the film version of MacBeth. On Wednesday and through Friday we will continue our study of the British Romantic Period by reading together and outlining "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," p. 686+
Friday, March 18, 2011
Week of March 21, 2011
11th Academic English
You will take a test on Hamlet on Monday. Make sure you review all characters in the play and your study guides for Acts III, IV and V. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday we will prepare and review for the PSSA Writing Test, being given next week. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #13 and will also hand in Newsweek summary #13. Those of you who owe make-up work should be prepared to take those tests/quizzes on Monday or Tuesday, as the quarter is coming to a close.
12th Academic English
On Monday we will review Vocabulary List #13. Monday through Wednesday, we will watch a film version of MacBeth. Be sure to note the similarities and the differences between the version we studied in class and the version you will be viewing this week. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #13 and will also hand in Newsweek summary #13. On Friday, you will continue in-class silent reading of Frankenstein. You will also complete study guide questions for this novel. Those of you who owe make-up quizzes, tests, should be prepared to take those on Monday or Tuesday, as the quarter is coming to a close.
11th Academic English
You will take a test on Hamlet on Monday. Make sure you review all characters in the play and your study guides for Acts III, IV and V. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday we will prepare and review for the PSSA Writing Test, being given next week. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #13 and will also hand in Newsweek summary #13. Those of you who owe make-up work should be prepared to take those tests/quizzes on Monday or Tuesday, as the quarter is coming to a close.
12th Academic English
On Monday we will review Vocabulary List #13. Monday through Wednesday, we will watch a film version of MacBeth. Be sure to note the similarities and the differences between the version we studied in class and the version you will be viewing this week. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #13 and will also hand in Newsweek summary #13. On Friday, you will continue in-class silent reading of Frankenstein. You will also complete study guide questions for this novel. Those of you who owe make-up quizzes, tests, should be prepared to take those on Monday or Tuesday, as the quarter is coming to a close.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Week of March 14, 2011
11th Academic English
PSSA Reading/Math testing begins on Tuesday! Make sure you read through the "Strategies and Tips" in your notebooks. Get good rest and prepare for these tests! This week in class we will finish our study of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Monday and Tuesday we'll work on Act IV. On Wednesday you'll take the Act IV quiz and we will work on Act V. We'll continue our Act V work on Thursday. On Friday, you will take the final test on Hamlet. Do your best on the PSSA Tests!
12th Academic English
Monday through Wednesday we will continue our study of the British Romantic Period by reading and discussing "Introduction to Frankenstein," p. 650, "The Oval Portrait," p. 658 and "Lines Composed A Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey," p. 666. The Final Draft of your research project is due on Wednesday, March 16th at the start of class. Remember that you must turn in two copies of your final draft. On Thursday and Friday, we will read and discuss "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," p. 686+
11th Academic English
PSSA Reading/Math testing begins on Tuesday! Make sure you read through the "Strategies and Tips" in your notebooks. Get good rest and prepare for these tests! This week in class we will finish our study of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Monday and Tuesday we'll work on Act IV. On Wednesday you'll take the Act IV quiz and we will work on Act V. We'll continue our Act V work on Thursday. On Friday, you will take the final test on Hamlet. Do your best on the PSSA Tests!
12th Academic English
Monday through Wednesday we will continue our study of the British Romantic Period by reading and discussing "Introduction to Frankenstein," p. 650, "The Oval Portrait," p. 658 and "Lines Composed A Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey," p. 666. The Final Draft of your research project is due on Wednesday, March 16th at the start of class. Remember that you must turn in two copies of your final draft. On Thursday and Friday, we will read and discuss "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," p. 686+
Friday, March 4, 2011
Week of March 7, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Shakespeare's Hamlet. We will read together Act IV, then we will review your Act IV Study Guide. On Wednesday, you will take a quiz on Act IV and will begin work on the Act V Study Guide. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #12 and will turn in Newsweek Summary #12. Friday we will work on Act V of Hamlet and complete some additional preparation for the PSSA Tests that begin on Tuesday, March 15th.
12th Academic English
We're almost to the finish line on the Research Writing project. On Wednesday, you will turn in a completed draft of your project for my review. You should include the Works Cited page with the text of your paper. Make sure parenthetical citations are correctly completed. Monday we will begin an analysis of the Romantic Period in British literature. You will read and outline pp. 614-21 in your literature anthology. Later in the week we will read "Introduction to Frankenstein," p. 650, "The Oval Portrait," p. 658 and "Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey," p. 666. On Thursday of this week you will take Vocabulary Quiz #12 and will turn in Newsweek Summary #12.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Shakespeare's Hamlet. We will read together Act IV, then we will review your Act IV Study Guide. On Wednesday, you will take a quiz on Act IV and will begin work on the Act V Study Guide. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #12 and will turn in Newsweek Summary #12. Friday we will work on Act V of Hamlet and complete some additional preparation for the PSSA Tests that begin on Tuesday, March 15th.
12th Academic English
We're almost to the finish line on the Research Writing project. On Wednesday, you will turn in a completed draft of your project for my review. You should include the Works Cited page with the text of your paper. Make sure parenthetical citations are correctly completed. Monday we will begin an analysis of the Romantic Period in British literature. You will read and outline pp. 614-21 in your literature anthology. Later in the week we will read "Introduction to Frankenstein," p. 650, "The Oval Portrait," p. 658 and "Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey," p. 666. On Thursday of this week you will take Vocabulary Quiz #12 and will turn in Newsweek Summary #12.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Week of February 28, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Shakespeare's Hamlet and our preparations for the PSSA Readin tests. On Monday and Tuesday we will finish reading and discussing Act III of Hamlet. You will complete your Act III study guide. On Wednesday, you will take a test on Acts I, II and III of this play and will begin work on Act IV. Thursday and Friday of this week, we will continue using the PSSA Reading Coach workbooks to review and prepare for the PSSA Reading Test being given just two weeks from now. Make sure you are keeping up with all of your assignments and preparations!!!
12th Academic English
This week we will move into the final componenets of the Research Writing Project. On Tuesday, you will hand in your Outline. Remember that this document and all remaining documents must be word-processed. On Thursday, you will hand in your Works Cited page. Remember to save the Works Cited to your H-drive. You will turn in a revised Works Cited page with your final draft of this project. All this week, you should also be working on writing the text of your research project. The text will be due on Tuesday, March 8th. Be sure to speak with me if you have any questions or run into any problems.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Shakespeare's Hamlet and our preparations for the PSSA Readin tests. On Monday and Tuesday we will finish reading and discussing Act III of Hamlet. You will complete your Act III study guide. On Wednesday, you will take a test on Acts I, II and III of this play and will begin work on Act IV. Thursday and Friday of this week, we will continue using the PSSA Reading Coach workbooks to review and prepare for the PSSA Reading Test being given just two weeks from now. Make sure you are keeping up with all of your assignments and preparations!!!
12th Academic English
This week we will move into the final componenets of the Research Writing Project. On Tuesday, you will hand in your Outline. Remember that this document and all remaining documents must be word-processed. On Thursday, you will hand in your Works Cited page. Remember to save the Works Cited to your H-drive. You will turn in a revised Works Cited page with your final draft of this project. All this week, you should also be working on writing the text of your research project. The text will be due on Tuesday, March 8th. Be sure to speak with me if you have any questions or run into any problems.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Week of February 21, 2011
Monday, February 21 - Presidents' Day - school closed
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our analysis of Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet. We will work on Act III, completing the study guide for this act. For future reference, you will have a test on Acts I, II and III on Tuesday, March 1st. On Thursday of this week you will take Vocabulary Quiz #11 and will turn in Newsweek summary #11. Make sure to keep up with all work, even if you are absent.
12th Academic English
On Tuesday you will turn in Bibliography/Note Card set #3. We will discuss the procedures for completing an outline, works cited page and text for the position paper you are writing. You are required to complete all of these assignments according to MLA format, so we will be referring to the MLA Handbook for this information. On Thursday of this week you will take Vocabulary Quiz #11 and will turn in Newsweek summary #11 also. Make sure to keep up with all scheduled work, even if you are absent from school. We're coming down to the final stretch of your high school career, so keep up with all assignments, due dates, etc. etc.
Monday, February 21 - Presidents' Day - school closed
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our analysis of Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet. We will work on Act III, completing the study guide for this act. For future reference, you will have a test on Acts I, II and III on Tuesday, March 1st. On Thursday of this week you will take Vocabulary Quiz #11 and will turn in Newsweek summary #11. Make sure to keep up with all work, even if you are absent.
12th Academic English
On Tuesday you will turn in Bibliography/Note Card set #3. We will discuss the procedures for completing an outline, works cited page and text for the position paper you are writing. You are required to complete all of these assignments according to MLA format, so we will be referring to the MLA Handbook for this information. On Thursday of this week you will take Vocabulary Quiz #11 and will turn in Newsweek summary #11 also. Make sure to keep up with all scheduled work, even if you are absent from school. We're coming down to the final stretch of your high school career, so keep up with all assignments, due dates, etc. etc.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Week of February 14, 2011
11th Academic English
This week our study of Shakespeare's Hamlet continues. We will read aloud and discuss Act II of the play, and you will finish your Act II Study Guide questions. On Thursday, we will take a quiz on Act II and you will be given the Act III Study Guide. After the quiz on Thursday and all period on Friday, we will continue preparing for the PSSA Reading test. We will work on Part 2 of the PSSA Reading Coach workbook. The PSSA Tests are only a month away, so we need to make sure we are ready for those!!!
12th Academic English
This week we will continue work on the research writing project. On Monday, you will turn in Bibligraphy/Note Cards set #2 and begin work on set #3. Remember to continue gathering solid research to support your thesis/position. Bibliography/Note Card set #3 is due on Tuesday, February 22.
11th Academic English
This week our study of Shakespeare's Hamlet continues. We will read aloud and discuss Act II of the play, and you will finish your Act II Study Guide questions. On Thursday, we will take a quiz on Act II and you will be given the Act III Study Guide. After the quiz on Thursday and all period on Friday, we will continue preparing for the PSSA Reading test. We will work on Part 2 of the PSSA Reading Coach workbook. The PSSA Tests are only a month away, so we need to make sure we are ready for those!!!
12th Academic English
This week we will continue work on the research writing project. On Monday, you will turn in Bibligraphy/Note Cards set #2 and begin work on set #3. Remember to continue gathering solid research to support your thesis/position. Bibliography/Note Card set #3 is due on Tuesday, February 22.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Week of February 7, 2011
11th Academic English
We will continue our work with Hamlet this week. On Tuesday, you'll take a quiz on Act I and begin the Act II study guide. On Wednesday, we'll have a presentation on your graduation projects. The vocabulary quiz originally scheduled for Thursday is now moved to Friday so, on Friday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #10 and will turn in Newsweek summary #10 also.
12th Academic English
We will continue our work with your research projects. On Monday, you will turn in the first set of Bibliography and Note Cards. On Friday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #10 and turn in Newsweek summary #10 also. Make sure you keep up with deadlines for the research work and ask questions of me when you need help.
11th Academic English
We will continue our work with Hamlet this week. On Tuesday, you'll take a quiz on Act I and begin the Act II study guide. On Wednesday, we'll have a presentation on your graduation projects. The vocabulary quiz originally scheduled for Thursday is now moved to Friday so, on Friday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #10 and will turn in Newsweek summary #10 also.
12th Academic English
We will continue our work with your research projects. On Monday, you will turn in the first set of Bibliography and Note Cards. On Friday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #10 and turn in Newsweek summary #10 also. Make sure you keep up with deadlines for the research work and ask questions of me when you need help.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Week of January 31, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will begin our study of Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet. On Monday, you will view two documentaries, "Why Shakespeare?" and "In Search of Shakespeare." We will then begin reading Act I of Hamlet. While reading, you will complete the Act I study guide. On Friday of this week, we will continue our PSSA preparation by completing selections 8 through 13 in the Editing and Revising workbook.
12th Academic English
This week you will continue work on the research writing project. You will use both Citation Machine and the MLA Handbook for writers of Research Papers to develop your bibliography and note cards. Don't forget that you must turn in your Thesis Statement card on Monday at the start of class.
11th Academic English
This week we will begin our study of Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet. On Monday, you will view two documentaries, "Why Shakespeare?" and "In Search of Shakespeare." We will then begin reading Act I of Hamlet. While reading, you will complete the Act I study guide. On Friday of this week, we will continue our PSSA preparation by completing selections 8 through 13 in the Editing and Revising workbook.
12th Academic English
This week you will continue work on the research writing project. You will use both Citation Machine and the MLA Handbook for writers of Research Papers to develop your bibliography and note cards. Don't forget that you must turn in your Thesis Statement card on Monday at the start of class.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Week of January 24, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our preparation for the PSSA tests in March. We will begin reviewing strategies for reading comprehension using the PSSA Reading Coach workbooks. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #9 and will also turn in Newsweek summary #9.
12th Academic English
This week you will continue work on your research projects. On Wednesday, you will turn in your specific topics. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #9 and will also turn in Newsweek summary #9. Remember, your thesis statement is due on Monday, January 31st.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our preparation for the PSSA tests in March. We will begin reviewing strategies for reading comprehension using the PSSA Reading Coach workbooks. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #9 and will also turn in Newsweek summary #9.
12th Academic English
This week you will continue work on your research projects. On Wednesday, you will turn in your specific topics. On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #9 and will also turn in Newsweek summary #9. Remember, your thesis statement is due on Monday, January 31st.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Week of January 10, 2011
11th Academic English
MIDTERM EXAMS THIS WEEK!! The following information will be on the midterm exam: The Crucible, O Pioneers!, Sentence Analysis, Sentence Classification. Make sure you refer to the midterm exam information handout you received in class to prepare for your midterm. This exam is worth 10% of your final course grade, so make sure you are well-prepared for this evaluation. Thursday and Friday we will work on Vocabulary List #9.
12th Academic English
MIDTERM EXAMS THIS WEEK!!!! The following information will be on the midterm exam: The Anglo-Saxon Period, Beowulf, Morte d'Arthur, The Canterbury Tales, The English Renaissance, MacBeth, Literary Terms/Devices. Make sure you refer to the midterm exam information handout you received in class to prepare for your midterm. This exam is worth 10% of your final course grade, so make sure you are well-prepared for this evaluation. Thursday and Friday we will work on Vocabulary List #9.
11th Academic English
MIDTERM EXAMS THIS WEEK!! The following information will be on the midterm exam: The Crucible, O Pioneers!, Sentence Analysis, Sentence Classification. Make sure you refer to the midterm exam information handout you received in class to prepare for your midterm. This exam is worth 10% of your final course grade, so make sure you are well-prepared for this evaluation. Thursday and Friday we will work on Vocabulary List #9.
12th Academic English
MIDTERM EXAMS THIS WEEK!!!! The following information will be on the midterm exam: The Anglo-Saxon Period, Beowulf, Morte d'Arthur, The Canterbury Tales, The English Renaissance, MacBeth, Literary Terms/Devices. Make sure you refer to the midterm exam information handout you received in class to prepare for your midterm. This exam is worth 10% of your final course grade, so make sure you are well-prepared for this evaluation. Thursday and Friday we will work on Vocabulary List #9.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Week of January 3, 2011
11th Academic English
This week we will wrap up work for the 2nd quarter. On Tuesday, you will take a test on sentence classification. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #8 and turn in Newsweek summary #8. During the rest of class time we will review for the midterm exams. Make sure you study not only for the tests but also for the midterm exam, as that exam is 10% of your final grade in this course!!!
12th Academic English
This week we will wrap up work for the 2nd quarter. Monday through Wednesday, we will finish our work with Shakespeare's MacBeth. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #8 and will turn in Newsweek summary #8. On Friday we will review for the midterm exam. Make sure you study for the midterm exam, as that exam is 10% of your final grade in this course!!!
11th Academic English
This week we will wrap up work for the 2nd quarter. On Tuesday, you will take a test on sentence classification. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #8 and turn in Newsweek summary #8. During the rest of class time we will review for the midterm exams. Make sure you study not only for the tests but also for the midterm exam, as that exam is 10% of your final grade in this course!!!
12th Academic English
This week we will wrap up work for the 2nd quarter. Monday through Wednesday, we will finish our work with Shakespeare's MacBeth. On Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #8 and will turn in Newsweek summary #8. On Friday we will review for the midterm exam. Make sure you study for the midterm exam, as that exam is 10% of your final grade in this course!!!
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