Friday, February 24, 2012

Week of February 27, 2012
11th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our study of Shakespeare's Hamlet.  On Monday you will take the Acts IV and V quiz.  On Tuesday you will take the final test on Hamlet.  Beginning Monday after the quiz and continuing throughout the week, we will prepare for the PSSA Reading tests.  We will use the PSSA Reading Coach workbook to review and practice the skills you will need to successfully complete the PSSA Reading Tests in mid-March.  On Thursday of this week you will hand in Newsweek summary #8, and will take Vocabulary Quiz #12.

12th Academic English
Your work on the Research Project is winding down!  On Tuesday you will turn in the word-processed, MLA formatted outline for your position paper.  Beginning on Monday, we will return to our literary studies by reading and outlining the introductory information on The Romantic Age of English literature (pp. 614-621).  We will read together and discuss "Introduction to Frankenstein," (p.650+), "The Oval Portrait," (p. 658+) and "Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey," (p. 666+).  On Thursday you will hand in Newsweek summary #8 and will take Vocabulary Quiz #12.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Week of February 20, 2012

11th Academic English
On Monday you'll enjoy the Presidents' Day holiday.  On Tuesday, we'll take a look at Act IV information from Hamlet, and will discuss major events in the play up to this point.  Be ready for a discussion!  Wednesday you'll take the Act IV quiz and will begin work on Act V and its study guide.  We're closing in on wrapping up this Shakespearean tragedy!

12th Academic English
On Monday you'll enjoy the Presidents' Day holiday.  On Tuesday, you will hand in the last set of Bibliography and Note Cards, then will begin working on an outline for your research project.  You'll spend this week developing an outline, creating the works cited page and beginning your text writing.  All of the research you've done over the last four weeks will be used to create the final product---your position paper.  Make sure you keep focused on the final product and don't slack off.  You must make all of the remaining due dates for the project, and you must have all components of this project completed before you can hand in your finished work.  Those of you who missed the Vocabulary Quiz on Thursday of last week will make that up on Tuesday of this week

Friday, February 10, 2012

Week of February 13, 2012
11th Academic English
This week we'll continue our work with Shakespeare's Hamlet.  On Monday, we'll finish with Act III and take the Act III quiz, then start working on Act IV.  On Tuesday you'll take a test on Acts I, II and III, then continue working on Act IV into Wednesday.  On Thursday you'll take Vocabulary Quiz #11, turn in Newsweek summary #7 and work on Vocabulary List #12.  Enjoy the long weekend!!

12th Academic English
This week you will continue work on the Research Project.  You will turn in Bibliography/Note Card set #2 on Tuesday.  On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #11, turn in Newsweek summary #7 and begin work on Vocabulary List #12.  The last set of Bibliography/Note Cards is due on Tuesday, February 21st, the day you return to school after your long weekend.  Make sure you are ready to hand in those when you get to class on Tuesday, 2/21.  Enjoy the long weekend!!

Friday, February 3, 2012

Week of February 6, 2012
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Shakespeare's Hamlet.  On Tuesday you will take a quiz on Act II, on Thursday a quiz on Act III and on Friday a test on Acts I, II and III.  Make sure you complete each study guide as thoroughly as possible and take good notes during our class discussions of this work.

12th Academic English
This week you will continue to gather information for your research project.  On Monday you will turn in the first packet of Bibliography and Note Cards.  Make sure the bibliography work is precise.  Use your MLA Handbook and/or Citationmachine.net to help you complete this work.  The second set of Bibliography and Note Cards is due on Monday, February 13th.