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.