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!!!