Week of February 29, 2016
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Shakespeare's Hamlet. We will wrap up our discussion of Act I and will read together and discuss Act II. You will finish the Act II study guide. Later in the week we will take a quiz on Act II then begin work on Act III.
12th Academic English
This week we will continue our work on the research writing project. On Monday we will discuss developing a Harvard style topic outline. Your outline will be due on Thursday, March 3rd. Note the change in the due date for this project assignment. Later in the week you will receive a copy of a sample research paper. We will discuss parenthetical citations and the works cited page later in the week. Be prepared to begin writing your paper this week.
Theatre Production
This week we will take a break from working with Broadway musicals and view a stage production of a classic Broadway drama, Death of a Salesman. When we finish viewing this production you will begin work on another theatre article review.
Friday, February 19, 2016
Week of February 22, 2016
11th Academic English
On Monday you will take vocabulary quiz #10, will turn in reading response #10 and will work on vocabulary list #11. Tuesday and Wednesday we will continue our discussion of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Make sure you complete the Act II study guide in anticipation of a quiz on Act II. Thursday and Friday we will be taking the second round of CDT Testing.
12th Academic English
On Monday you will hand in Document Packet #2, will take vocabulary quiz #10 and will work on vocabulary list #11. Tuesday through Friday we will be in the library working on Document Packet #3. This week you will receive a sample copy of a correctly formatted and correctly written position paper. We will discuss this paper and will talk about the next two assignments for this project, the outline and the works cited page.
Theatre Production II
This week we will finish viewing 42nd Street, then will begin work on the Show History Project. Make sure you give your best effort to this project as it is worth 100 points.
11th Academic English
On Monday you will take vocabulary quiz #10, will turn in reading response #10 and will work on vocabulary list #11. Tuesday and Wednesday we will continue our discussion of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Make sure you complete the Act II study guide in anticipation of a quiz on Act II. Thursday and Friday we will be taking the second round of CDT Testing.
12th Academic English
On Monday you will hand in Document Packet #2, will take vocabulary quiz #10 and will work on vocabulary list #11. Tuesday through Friday we will be in the library working on Document Packet #3. This week you will receive a sample copy of a correctly formatted and correctly written position paper. We will discuss this paper and will talk about the next two assignments for this project, the outline and the works cited page.
Theatre Production II
This week we will finish viewing 42nd Street, then will begin work on the Show History Project. Make sure you give your best effort to this project as it is worth 100 points.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Week of February 15, 2016
Winter continues to disrupt our plans. Be sure to check here for updated information.
11th Academic English
We will continue work with Hamlet this shortened week, but not before we review vocabulary list #10 and its worksheet in preparation for the vocabulary quiz now moved to Monday. On Wednesday you will continue work on the Act II study guide after we check vocabulary work. Thursday you will have time to work on reading response #10, due on Monday. Friday we will continue our discussion of Act I.
12th Academic English
Document packet #2 is now due on Monday, February 22nd. Document packet #3 is now due on Monday, February 29th. All other research project deadlines remain the same. This week you will continue to gather and to process research for this project. Make sure you are following all MLA guidelines for this work. Also make sure you speak with Mr. Lucas should you have any questions or problems. Vocabulary quiz #10 will happen on Monday, so be prepared.
Theatre Production II
This week we will view the film 42nd Street in preparation for work on the Show History Project. Think about why and how this film was adapted for the Broadway stage.
Winter continues to disrupt our plans. Be sure to check here for updated information.
11th Academic English
We will continue work with Hamlet this shortened week, but not before we review vocabulary list #10 and its worksheet in preparation for the vocabulary quiz now moved to Monday. On Wednesday you will continue work on the Act II study guide after we check vocabulary work. Thursday you will have time to work on reading response #10, due on Monday. Friday we will continue our discussion of Act I.
12th Academic English
Document packet #2 is now due on Monday, February 22nd. Document packet #3 is now due on Monday, February 29th. All other research project deadlines remain the same. This week you will continue to gather and to process research for this project. Make sure you are following all MLA guidelines for this work. Also make sure you speak with Mr. Lucas should you have any questions or problems. Vocabulary quiz #10 will happen on Monday, so be prepared.
Theatre Production II
This week we will view the film 42nd Street in preparation for work on the Show History Project. Think about why and how this film was adapted for the Broadway stage.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Week of February 8, 2016
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our look at Shakespeare's Hamlet. We will read together and discuss Act I and you will complete the Act I study guide. On Wednesday you will take a quiz on Act I and will begin work on Act II and its study guide.
12th Academic English
You will continue your work on the research project this week. On Wednesday you will turn in, at the start of your class period, the first set of documentation sheets. Remember that deadlines are very firm, so you must have your work ready to submit on the deadline at the start of class. The next set of documentation sheets is due on Wednesday, February 17th. Remember that you won't be in class on Friday, February 12th or Monday, February 15th, so plan accordingly to get your work completed for this next deadline.
Theatre Production II
On Monday you will have some time in the library to find an article about current events in the Broadway theatre community. You will write a summary of your chosen article and will submit that by Thursday. On Tuesday you will start your next project. You will be assigned a show and will research its history. Make sure you refer to the handout to complete all of the requirements. This project will be due next week. Talk with Mr. Lucas if you have any questions or concerns.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our look at Shakespeare's Hamlet. We will read together and discuss Act I and you will complete the Act I study guide. On Wednesday you will take a quiz on Act I and will begin work on Act II and its study guide.
12th Academic English
You will continue your work on the research project this week. On Wednesday you will turn in, at the start of your class period, the first set of documentation sheets. Remember that deadlines are very firm, so you must have your work ready to submit on the deadline at the start of class. The next set of documentation sheets is due on Wednesday, February 17th. Remember that you won't be in class on Friday, February 12th or Monday, February 15th, so plan accordingly to get your work completed for this next deadline.
Theatre Production II
On Monday you will have some time in the library to find an article about current events in the Broadway theatre community. You will write a summary of your chosen article and will submit that by Thursday. On Tuesday you will start your next project. You will be assigned a show and will research its history. Make sure you refer to the handout to complete all of the requirements. This project will be due next week. Talk with Mr. Lucas if you have any questions or concerns.
Monday, February 1, 2016
Week of February 1, 2016
11th Academic English
This week we will begin our study of Shakespeare's Hamlet. You will view two documentaries, Why Shakespeare? and William Shakespeare, A Life of Drama. Make sure you take notes!! We will begin reading Act I together and as we do you will complete the Act I study guide. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz #9, will turn in reading response #9, and will complete work with vocabulary list #10.
12th Academic English
This week we will continue work on the research project. You will turn in your thesis statement on Tuesday and will begin to gather research for your project. Don't forget that you are required to use a variety of sources for this project. Your project research cannot only be internet/electronic sources. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz #9 and will complete work with vocabulary list #10. Make sure you speak with me regularly while you complete this project, and make sure you use your time wisely and efficiently.
Theatre Production II
This week you will begin work on the Casting Project. You will choose a piece of literature you've recently read to complete this assignment. Make sure you clearly understand the requirements of the project you are completing. Ask questions if something is unclear to you. The project is tentatively due on Friday.
11th Academic English
This week we will begin our study of Shakespeare's Hamlet. You will view two documentaries, Why Shakespeare? and William Shakespeare, A Life of Drama. Make sure you take notes!! We will begin reading Act I together and as we do you will complete the Act I study guide. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz #9, will turn in reading response #9, and will complete work with vocabulary list #10.
12th Academic English
This week we will continue work on the research project. You will turn in your thesis statement on Tuesday and will begin to gather research for your project. Don't forget that you are required to use a variety of sources for this project. Your project research cannot only be internet/electronic sources. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz #9 and will complete work with vocabulary list #10. Make sure you speak with me regularly while you complete this project, and make sure you use your time wisely and efficiently.
Theatre Production II
This week you will begin work on the Casting Project. You will choose a piece of literature you've recently read to complete this assignment. Make sure you clearly understand the requirements of the project you are completing. Ask questions if something is unclear to you. The project is tentatively due on Friday.
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