Week of September 24, 2012
11th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our study of explorer/settler narratives.  On Monday we will finish our discussion on "The General History of Virginia" and "Of Plymouth Plantation."  On Tuesday, you will take a test on Native American and Early American literature.  Wednesday we'll watch a documentary on the Salem Witch Trials.  Thursday you'll take Vocabulary Quiz #2 and work on Vocabulary List #3.  Don't forget that your Newsweek summary is also due on Thursday!  Friday you'll begin preliminary work on a research project based on the Salem Witch Trials and the play, The Crucible.

12th Academic English
This week we'll finish our study of Beowulf.  Monday and Tuesday we'll discuss the final selections from this poem found in your literature anthology.  Remember to finish work on your "IF/THEN" worksheet for Beowulf.  On Wednesday you'll take a test on Beowulf and Anglo/Saxon culture, then begin work on a writing project centered on Beowulf.  Thursday you'll take Vocabulary Quiz #2, will work on the next list, and will hand in your Newsweek summary.  On Friday you'll continue work on the Beowulf project.  It is a busy week, so make sure you keep up with the work!