Week of October 29, 2018
SAT Prep
This week we finish this course. All of you should have developed skills and strategies that will help you when you take the SAT. Make sure you review this information and use the practice tests both in the workbook and online when preparing for the SAT.
12th Academic English
This week you will finish your work with "The Prologue" from The Canterbury Tales. Make sure you have detailed notes from this work. Later in the week we will begin work with two of Chaucer's tales, "The Nun's Priest Tale" and "The Pardoner's Tale," Both of those tales are in the packet given to you on Friday.
11th Academic English
This week we will discuss Act I of The Crucible. Later in the week you will take the Act I quiz and will begin work on Act II of this drama. What do you think the author is trying to tell us in this extended metaphor?
12th Honors English
This week you will finish work on "The Prologue" from The Canterbury Tales. Later in the week we will begin work with two of Chaucer's tales, "The Nun's Priest Tale" and "The Pardoner's Tale." As we work with these selections, think about the literary devices and literary structures used in these two tales
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Week of October 22, 2018
SAT Prep
This week you should complete all required chapters assigned to you. When those are finished, you should work on the practice test. Make sure you have completed all assigned work by October 29th. As always, if you have questions talk with me.
12th Academic English
This week we will begin a study of Renaissance England. We will start the unit with an overview of life in England during this time period, then will begin work with Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Make sure you are ready for the vocabulary quiz on Thursday.
11th Academic English
This week we will begin our American literature studies. We will start with an overview of Colonial America, then work with the drama The Crucible, a play about the Salem Witch Trials. Study for the vocabulary quiz on Thursday.
12th Honors English
This week we begin our look at Renaissance England and its literature. You will take notes during an introductory power point presentation, then will begin work on The Canterbury Tales. Vocabulary Quiz #4 happens on Thursday. Make sure you are prepared for this.
SAT Prep
This week you should complete all required chapters assigned to you. When those are finished, you should work on the practice test. Make sure you have completed all assigned work by October 29th. As always, if you have questions talk with me.
12th Academic English
This week we will begin a study of Renaissance England. We will start the unit with an overview of life in England during this time period, then will begin work with Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Make sure you are ready for the vocabulary quiz on Thursday.
11th Academic English
This week we will begin our American literature studies. We will start with an overview of Colonial America, then work with the drama The Crucible, a play about the Salem Witch Trials. Study for the vocabulary quiz on Thursday.
12th Honors English
This week we begin our look at Renaissance England and its literature. You will take notes during an introductory power point presentation, then will begin work on The Canterbury Tales. Vocabulary Quiz #4 happens on Thursday. Make sure you are prepared for this.
Friday, October 12, 2018
Week of October 15, 2018
SAT Prep:
This week you will continue to work in our book, reviewing and practicing strategies that will help you succeed on the SAT. Remember to pace yourself, trying to complete two chapters a week. Work on finishing up the assigned sections. Always ask for help if you don't understand something!
11th Academic:
In the beginning of the week we will continue classifying sentences. Your sentence classification test will be this Tuesday. Wednesday we will work on Reading Response 4 in class. We will begin a new unit towards the end of the week.
12th Academic:
We will continue our study of Arthurian Literature by reading Morte d' Arthur. Wednesday we will do Reading Response 4 in class. We will also complete an activity worksheet on Beowulf, Sir Gawain, and King Arthur.
12th Honors:
We will continue our study of Arthurian Literature by reading Morte d' Arthur. Wednesday we will do Reading Response 4 in class. We will also complete an activity worksheet on Beowulf, Sir Gawain, and King Arthur.
SAT Prep:
This week you will continue to work in our book, reviewing and practicing strategies that will help you succeed on the SAT. Remember to pace yourself, trying to complete two chapters a week. Work on finishing up the assigned sections. Always ask for help if you don't understand something!
11th Academic:
In the beginning of the week we will continue classifying sentences. Your sentence classification test will be this Tuesday. Wednesday we will work on Reading Response 4 in class. We will begin a new unit towards the end of the week.
12th Academic:
We will continue our study of Arthurian Literature by reading Morte d' Arthur. Wednesday we will do Reading Response 4 in class. We will also complete an activity worksheet on Beowulf, Sir Gawain, and King Arthur.
12th Honors:
We will continue our study of Arthurian Literature by reading Morte d' Arthur. Wednesday we will do Reading Response 4 in class. We will also complete an activity worksheet on Beowulf, Sir Gawain, and King Arthur.
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Week of October 8, 2018
SAT Prep:
This week you will continue to work in our book, reviewing and practicing strategies that will help you succeed on the SAT. Remember to pace yourself, trying to complete two chapters a week. Always ask for help if you don't understand something!
11th Academic English:
This week we will continue working on the classification of sentences. Tuesday we will be doing Reading Response 3 in class. You will take your vocabulary 3 test on Thursday, and begin vocabulary 4 words.
12th Academic English:
We will be reviewing for your vocabulary 3 test, which is Thursday of this week. After the test you will work on vocabulary 4 words. We will continue our study of Arthurian Literature by reading "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight."
12th Academic Honors:
We will be reviewing for your vocabulary 3 test, which is Thursday of this week. After the test you will work on vocabulary 4 words. We will continue our study of Arthurian Literature by reading "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight."
SAT Prep:
This week you will continue to work in our book, reviewing and practicing strategies that will help you succeed on the SAT. Remember to pace yourself, trying to complete two chapters a week. Always ask for help if you don't understand something!
11th Academic English:
This week we will continue working on the classification of sentences. Tuesday we will be doing Reading Response 3 in class. You will take your vocabulary 3 test on Thursday, and begin vocabulary 4 words.
12th Academic English:
We will be reviewing for your vocabulary 3 test, which is Thursday of this week. After the test you will work on vocabulary 4 words. We will continue our study of Arthurian Literature by reading "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight."
12th Academic Honors:
We will be reviewing for your vocabulary 3 test, which is Thursday of this week. After the test you will work on vocabulary 4 words. We will continue our study of Arthurian Literature by reading "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight."
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