Friday, March 23, 2012

Week of March 26, 2012
11th Academic English
This week we'll begin a study of Modern and Postmodern American literature.  You will read and outline "Disillusion, Defiance and Discontent,"  pp. 704-713 in the literature anthology.  We'll also read and outline biographical information on F. Scott Fitzgerald, p. 742, then begin reading together and discussing "Winter Dreams," pp. 744-762.  On Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #14 and will turn in Newsweek summary #10.  You'll also begin work with Vocabulary List #15 and its review sheet.  Friday we'll continue our work with literature.

12th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our study of British Romantic Literature.  On Tuesday, you will take a test on the Romantic Period.  Wednesday, you will begin work on your 4th quarter project.  This project will center on the Gothic novel, Frankenstein.  Thursday, you will take Vocabulary Quiz #14, will turn in Newsweek summary #10, and will begin work on Vocabulary List #15.  On Friday, you will begin work with the British Victorian Period by reading and outlining introductory information found on pp. 802-813.