Week of November 3, 2014
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our look at very early American literature. We will begin reading explorers' and settlers' personal narratives about the new world. You'll also continue work on your Origin Myth writing which is due on Friday. On Thursday, you will take vocabulary quiz #5, will turn in reading response #5, and will begin work with vocabulary list #6
12th Academic English
This week we will begin our study of England and British literature during Queen Elizabeth's reign. On Monday, you will take notes during a power point presentation on "The English Renaissance." Tuesday and through the rest of the week we will study culture's influence on the literature of the period as seen through Shakespeare's The Tragedy of MacBeth. You will begin work on Act I of this classic. On Thursday, you will take vocabulary quiz #5, will turn in reading response #5, and will begin work with vocabulary list #6.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Week of October 27, 2014
11th Academic English
This week we will begin our study of early American literature. You will outline some introductory notes from pages 1-12 in the literature anthology, then will take notes during a power point lecture on this information. We'll read together and discuss Native American origin myths and, near the end of the week, you will begin to create your own origin myth in the style of the Native Americans.
12th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our study of The Canterbury Tales. We will finish discussion on "The Nun's Priest's Tale" and will read together and discuss "The Pardoner's Tale." You will take a unit test on The Canterbury Tales sometime this week. When you finish the test, you will read and outline pp. 220-231 in your literature anthology, "The English Renaissance." You will also take notes during a power point discussion/lecture of this information.
11th Academic English
This week we will begin our study of early American literature. You will outline some introductory notes from pages 1-12 in the literature anthology, then will take notes during a power point lecture on this information. We'll read together and discuss Native American origin myths and, near the end of the week, you will begin to create your own origin myth in the style of the Native Americans.
12th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our study of The Canterbury Tales. We will finish discussion on "The Nun's Priest's Tale" and will read together and discuss "The Pardoner's Tale." You will take a unit test on The Canterbury Tales sometime this week. When you finish the test, you will read and outline pp. 220-231 in your literature anthology, "The English Renaissance." You will also take notes during a power point discussion/lecture of this information.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Week of October 20, 2014
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with revising and editing activities. We will review your answers to units you've completed and will prepare for a test on revising and editing. On Friday you will take vocabulary quiz #4, will turn in reading response #4 and will work on vocabulary list #5.
12th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with The Canterbury Tales. On Monday and Tuesday you will work on "The Prologue." On Wednesday and Thursday we will read together and discuss "The Nun's Priest Tale" and "The Pardoner's Tale." On Friday, you will take vocabulary quiz #4, will turn in reading response #4, and will work on vocabulary list #5.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with revising and editing activities. We will review your answers to units you've completed and will prepare for a test on revising and editing. On Friday you will take vocabulary quiz #4, will turn in reading response #4 and will work on vocabulary list #5.
12th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with The Canterbury Tales. On Monday and Tuesday you will work on "The Prologue." On Wednesday and Thursday we will read together and discuss "The Nun's Priest Tale" and "The Pardoner's Tale." On Friday, you will take vocabulary quiz #4, will turn in reading response #4, and will work on vocabulary list #5.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Week of October 13, 2014
11th Academic English
Enjoy your holiday on Monday! On Tuesday we will begin reviewing editing and revising skills not only to improve your communications but also to prepare you for future writing exams. On Friday you will take a test on editing and revising.
12th Academic English
Enjoy your holiday on Monday! On Tuesday you will take a test on both Beowulf and Arthurian literature. After the test we will discuss a writing assignment based on the film Becket. This film and the writing assignment will prepare you for our study of The Canterbury Tales and Medieval English life, so make sure you are taking good notes during the film.
11th Academic English
Enjoy your holiday on Monday! On Tuesday we will begin reviewing editing and revising skills not only to improve your communications but also to prepare you for future writing exams. On Friday you will take a test on editing and revising.
12th Academic English
Enjoy your holiday on Monday! On Tuesday you will take a test on both Beowulf and Arthurian literature. After the test we will discuss a writing assignment based on the film Becket. This film and the writing assignment will prepare you for our study of The Canterbury Tales and Medieval English life, so make sure you are taking good notes during the film.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Week of October 6, 2014
11th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our study of sentence classification. Monday and Tuesday we will review your worksheet answers and will prepare for a test on this information. The sentence classification test will be given on Wednesday. On Thursday of this week you will take vocabulary quiz #3, will turn in reading response #3 and will work on vocabulary list #4. Friday we will begin practicing editing and revising skills.
12th Academic English
This week we will finish our look at Arthurian literature. On Monday and Tuesday we will discuss both "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and the selection from "Morte d'Arthur." We will discuss the content of the selections and how these selections fit the definitions of both medieval romance and legend. On Wednesday you will take a test on both Arthurian literature and Beowulf. On Thursday of this week you will take vocabulary quiz #3, will turn in reading response #3 and will work on vocabulary list #4.
11th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our study of sentence classification. Monday and Tuesday we will review your worksheet answers and will prepare for a test on this information. The sentence classification test will be given on Wednesday. On Thursday of this week you will take vocabulary quiz #3, will turn in reading response #3 and will work on vocabulary list #4. Friday we will begin practicing editing and revising skills.
12th Academic English
This week we will finish our look at Arthurian literature. On Monday and Tuesday we will discuss both "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and the selection from "Morte d'Arthur." We will discuss the content of the selections and how these selections fit the definitions of both medieval romance and legend. On Wednesday you will take a test on both Arthurian literature and Beowulf. On Thursday of this week you will take vocabulary quiz #3, will turn in reading response #3 and will work on vocabulary list #4.
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