Week of November 16, 2015
11th Academic English
This week we will begin a look at explorer/settler writings from our earliest American literature.  We will read together and discuss selections from "Journal of the First Voyage to America," pp. 60-64, "The General History of Virginia," pp. 70-74, and "Of Plymouth Plantation," pp. 78-84. On Friday you will turn in your completed Creation Story based on the Native American works we studied last week.  Be prepared for a test on the Native/Early American information on Monday, November 23rd.

12th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our study of selections from The Canterbury Tales.  On Monday and Tuesday we will discuss both "The Nun's Priest Tale," pp. 118-137, and "The Pardoner's Tale," pp. 140-150.  You will work on an If-Then worksheet based on The Canterbury Tales to help prepare you for the mid-term exam.  On Friday you will take a test on The Canterbury Tales.  Make sure you are ready for this test.

Theatre Production
After a week that didn't go quite as planned, you will finally begin working together on the Set Design Project.  On Monday, you will get details about this project and what you are expected to complete, then will have the rest of the week to work on this project.  Make sure you work together as a team to create the best set design you are capable of producing.