Friday, April 12, 2013

Week of April 15, 2013
11th Academic English
This wee we will continue our look at the American Modern Period in literature.  Monday we will discuss Fitzgerald's short story, "Winter Dream" in preparation for a quiz on Tuesday.  We'll also look at Steinbeck's "The Turtle" in preparation for a quiz on that selection on Wednesday.  You'll read and outline biographical information on Ernest Hemingway, then read his short story "In Another Country" (pp. 807-14)  On Thursday, you'll take Vocabulary Quiz #15 and work on Vocabulary List #16.  Don't forget that your magazine article summary is due on Thursday!

12th Academic English
This week we will continue our look at Victorian British Literature.  On Monday, you'll take notes during a power point lecture on The Victorian Period.  Tuesday and Wednesday we'll look at the poetry of the Brownings (p.834-44) and will discuss what makes this Victorian.  On Thursday, you'll take Vocabulary Quiz #15 and work on Vocabulary List #16.  On Friday, you will begin work on a selection from the novel, Jane Eyre.(p. 865-72)