Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Week Of December 2, 2013
11th Academic English
On Tuesday and Wednesday we'll read together an discuss Act III of Hamlet.  Thursday you'll take the Act III quiz and will work on Act IV.  On Friday you will take a test on the first three acts of Hamlet, then will continue work on the Act IV study guide.

12th Academic English
We'll finish the film Becket this week.  The essay asking  you to analyze the concept of hero as seen through Beowulf, King Arthur and Becket will be due on Monday, December 9th.  Later in the week we'll begin work on The Canterbury Tales.  Consult your second quarter calendars for specifics.

Monday, November 25, 2013

Week of November 25, 2013
11th Academic English
This week we'll continue our look at Shakespeare's Hamlet.  On Monday we'll review the Act II study guide.  You'll also get more time to work on the Act III study guide.  On Tuesday you will take a quiz on Act II, then continue work on Act III.  Wednesday we'll begin discussion of Act III.  Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!!

12th Academic English
This week we'll wrap up our study of Arthurian legend.  On Tuesday you'll take a test that covers both Arthurian legend and the epic poem, Beowulf.  After the test and into Wednesday we'll begin our preliminary work to prepare for our study of The Canterbury Tales.  Have a great Thanksgiving break!!

Friday, November 15, 2013

Week of November 18, 2013
11th Academic English
This week we'll continue our look at Shakespeare's Hamlet.  On Tuesday, you will take a quiz on Act I and will receive the Act II study guide.  We'll also go over Vocabulary List #6 and its review sheet on Tuesday.  On Thursday you'll turn in Reading Response #5, will take Vocabulary Quiz #6 and will work on Vocabulary List #7.  Don't forget that The Crucible project is due on Friday.

12th Academic English
This week we'll continue our study of Arthurian literature.  On Tuesday, we'll go over Vocabulary List #6 and its review sheet.  We'll work together on "Morte d'Arthur," pp. 176-184 in your literature anthology.  On Thursday you'll turn in Reading Response #5, will take Vocabulary Quiz #6 and will work on Vocabulary List #7.  The test on Beowulf and Arthurian Legend is moved from Friday to Monday, November 25th.

Friday, November 8, 2013

Week of November 11, 2013
11th Academic English
This week we'll begin work on Shakespeare's Hamlet.  You'll receive a copy of the play and the study guide for Act I.  We'll prepare to study this work by viewing and taking notes on two documentaries, Why Shakespeare? and William Shakespeare, A Life of Drama.  Make sure you have ready for Monday your bibliography and note cards for The Crucible project.  The Map/Outline work for this project is due on Friday.

12th Academic English
This week we will begin a study of Arthurian Legend.  To prepare for this you will view and take notes on two documentaries, In Search of Camelot and King Arthur.  We'll begin our literary studies with "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight."  Don't forget to have your take home essay test ready for submission on Friday at the start of your class period.