Monday, September 30, 2013

Week of September 30, 2013
11th Academic English
This week we'll continue our study of Arthur Miller's The Crucible.  You will finish the Act One study guide and will be quizzed on that later in the week.  We'll discuss McCarthyism and its role in the creation of this play, the atmosphere in 1692 Salem, and the personality traits of some of the main characters.  We'll also begin to work with a plot diagram to help you analyze this play.  Be sure to take good notes during class discussions!

12th Academic English
On Monday, you will have time to work on the Beowulf project.  This project is due at the start of class on October 7th.  Tuesday we'll discuss Elizabethan England and its influence on Shakespeare's works.  We'll begin work with Shakespeare's MacBeth, reading together and discussing Act One of this work.  Make sure you are accurately completing the study guide for Act One.  Take good notes and ask questions during class discussions!

Monday, September 23, 2013

Week of September 23, 2013
11th Academic English
After a Homecoming Spirit Week delay, this week we'll finally finish our work with Early American Personal Narratives.  On Monday we'll discuss both "The General History of Virginia" and "Of Plymouth Plantation."  Tuesday, we'll review Vocabulary List #2 and its review sheet, then begin viewing a documentary on the Salem Witch Trials.  Wednesday you'll take a test on the Early American Personal Narratives, then finish viewing the documentary.  Thursday is Vocabulary Quiz #2, work on Vocabulary List #3, and turn in the first Reading Response assignment.  On Friday we'll begin our study of The Crucible.

12th Academic English
After a Homecoming Spirit Week delay, this week we'll finish our study of the epic poem Beowulf.  We'll discuss the poem and its literary devices, then take a test on the work on Friday.  Thursday you'll take Vocabulary Quiz #2, will work on Vocabulary List #3, and turn in the first Reading Response assignment.  On Friday, you'll continue work on your Beowulf project.

Friday, September 13, 2013

Week of September 13, 2013
11th Academic English
This week we'll continue our study of the narrative accounts of early American settlers.  You will read and take notes on a selection from "The General History of Virginia," pp. 72-77 and on a selection from "Of Plymouth Plantation," pp. 78-84.  This is difficult reading, so you will need to take your time with both selections.  We will discuss both selections in class and you'll be able to add to or clarify your notes at that time.  Later in the week, you will take a test on all of the information about Native American Literature and Early American Literature.  Don't forget this week is Homecoming Spirit Week 2013!!  Have fun and participate as much as possible!

12th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of the epic poem, Beowulf.  You will read independently and take notes as indicated on your course calendars.  We will work together on selections from and discuss the poem in class.  On Monday, September 23rd, you will take a test on Beowulf and will begin work on the Beowulf project.  Don't forget --  this week is Homecoming Spirit Week 2013!!  This is your last Spirit Week as a high school student, so make the most of all the activities and fun planned for the week!!

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Week of September 9, 2013
11th Academic English
We've spent the first two weeks of school doing a lot of prep work -- reading, outlining, reviewing -- and now we're ready to evaluate your progress.  This week you'll have some time to work on your Creation Myths, due on Friday, September 13th.  Don't forget that this is an assignment worth 100 points.  Make sure your writing is excellent!  Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday we'll work on some Early American Explorer journal excerpts. On Thursday, September 12th, you'll take Vocabulary Quiz #1 and will work on Vocabulary List #2 and its review sheet.  Make it a fantastic junior year!!

12th Academic English
We've spent some time working with early Anglo-Saxon writings and studying the earliest beginnings of our English literature heritage.  On Wednesday,  you'll take a test on this introductory information and on the three Anglo-Saxon Exile Poems.  Don't forget that your writing on Exile is due on Monday, September 16th.  Thursday you will take Vocabulary Quiz #1 and will work on Vocabulary List #2 and its review sheet.  We'll also begin our study of Beowulf this week.  Make your last year in high school the best year ever!!