Week of December 9, 2019
11th Academic English
This week we will finish reading The Crucible. On Monday, we will begin discussing Act IV and will prepare for a quiz on this act later in the week. Tuesday we will review vocabulary list #7. You will have time to work on reading response #7 after our vocabulary review. On Thursday you will turn in reading response #7, will take vocabulary quiz #7 and will work on vocabulary list #8.
12th Academic English
This week we will complete our study of Shakespeare's MacBeth. On Monday, we will review Act V of this play and prepare for a quiz on this act later this week. On Tuesday we will review vocabulary list #7. On Thursday you will turn in reading response #7, will take vocabulary quiz #7 and will begin work on vocabulary list #8. Monday, December 16th, you will take the final unit test on MacBeth.
12th English
This week we will wrap up our study of MacBeth. On Monday and into Tuesday we will discuss Act V of this play. On Wednesday you will take the Act V quiz. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz #7 and will work on vocabulary worksheet #8. The final unit test on MacBeth will be given on Monday, December 16th.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Week of December 2, 2019
11th Academic English
This week we will look at Act III of The Crucible. Make sure your study guide for this act is complete. On Friday, we will have a quiz on Act III and will begin work on Act IV.
12th Academic English/12th English
This week we will review Act IV of MacBeth and will begin work with Act V. On Thursday you will take a quiz on Act IV. and continue work on the Act V study guide. Next week we will finish our study of Shakespeare's MacBeth. Have you determined who the Third Murderer is?
11th Academic English
This week we will look at Act III of The Crucible. Make sure your study guide for this act is complete. On Friday, we will have a quiz on Act III and will begin work on Act IV.
12th Academic English/12th English
This week we will review Act IV of MacBeth and will begin work with Act V. On Thursday you will take a quiz on Act IV. and continue work on the Act V study guide. Next week we will finish our study of Shakespeare's MacBeth. Have you determined who the Third Murderer is?
Friday, November 22, 2019
Week of November 25, 2019
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our look at Act III of The Crucible. Make sure you complete the Act III study guide before we leave for our Thanksgiving vacation!
12th Academic English/12th English
This week we will continue work with Act IV of MacBeth. Make sure you complete the Act IV study guide before we leave for Thanksgiving vacation! We will move the quiz on Act IV to the week after Thanksgiving.
Enjoy your break!!
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our look at Act III of The Crucible. Make sure you complete the Act III study guide before we leave for our Thanksgiving vacation!
12th Academic English/12th English
This week we will continue work with Act IV of MacBeth. Make sure you complete the Act IV study guide before we leave for Thanksgiving vacation! We will move the quiz on Act IV to the week after Thanksgiving.
Enjoy your break!!
Monday, November 18, 2019
Week of November 18, 2019
11th Academic English
We will continue our work with The Crucible this week. On Monday, you will take the Act II quiz, then will continue work on the Act III study guide. On Wednesday we will review vocabulary list #6. On Thursday we will be treated to a performance of Shakespeare's MacBeth! On Friday, you will take vocabulary quiz #6, will turn in reading response #6 and will begin work on vocabulary list #7.
12th Academic English
We will continue our study of Shakespeare's MacBeth this week. On Monday you will take a quiz on Act III of this play. Tuesday you will continue work on the Act IV study guide. On Wednesday we will review vocabulary list #6. On Thursday we will be treated to a performance of Shakespeare's MacBeth! If our class period meets we will discuss the performance. On Friday, you will take vocabulary quiz #6, will turn in reading response #6 and will work on vocabulary list #7.
12th English
We will continue our study of Shakespeare's MacBeth this week. On Monday you will take a quiz on Act III of this play. Tuesday you will have some time to work on both the Act IV study guide and on the news article review due on Friday. On Wednesday we will review vocabulary list #6 and continue work begun on Tuesday. On Thursday we will be treated to a performance of Shakespeare's MacBeth. We will discuss the performance during our Thursday class periods. On Friday, you will take vocabulary quiz #6, will turn in your news article review, and will work on vocabulary list #7.
11th Academic English
We will continue our work with The Crucible this week. On Monday, you will take the Act II quiz, then will continue work on the Act III study guide. On Wednesday we will review vocabulary list #6. On Thursday we will be treated to a performance of Shakespeare's MacBeth! On Friday, you will take vocabulary quiz #6, will turn in reading response #6 and will begin work on vocabulary list #7.
12th Academic English
We will continue our study of Shakespeare's MacBeth this week. On Monday you will take a quiz on Act III of this play. Tuesday you will continue work on the Act IV study guide. On Wednesday we will review vocabulary list #6. On Thursday we will be treated to a performance of Shakespeare's MacBeth! If our class period meets we will discuss the performance. On Friday, you will take vocabulary quiz #6, will turn in reading response #6 and will work on vocabulary list #7.
12th English
We will continue our study of Shakespeare's MacBeth this week. On Monday you will take a quiz on Act III of this play. Tuesday you will have some time to work on both the Act IV study guide and on the news article review due on Friday. On Wednesday we will review vocabulary list #6 and continue work begun on Tuesday. On Thursday we will be treated to a performance of Shakespeare's MacBeth. We will discuss the performance during our Thursday class periods. On Friday, you will take vocabulary quiz #6, will turn in your news article review, and will work on vocabulary list #7.
Friday, November 8, 2019
Week of November 11, 2019
11th Academic English
This week we will read together and discuss Act II of The Crucible. You should have your finished Act II study guide with you as we read and discuss this material. On Friday, you will take a quiz on Act II.
12th Academic English/12th English
This week we will work on Act III of MacBeth. Make sure you complete the Act III study guide by Thursday since we will take a quiz on this information on Friday. On Monday, November 18th, you will take a test on the first three acts of this tragedy.
11th Academic English
This week we will read together and discuss Act II of The Crucible. You should have your finished Act II study guide with you as we read and discuss this material. On Friday, you will take a quiz on Act II.
12th Academic English/12th English
This week we will work on Act III of MacBeth. Make sure you complete the Act III study guide by Thursday since we will take a quiz on this information on Friday. On Monday, November 18th, you will take a test on the first three acts of this tragedy.
Friday, November 1, 2019
Week of November 4, 2019
11th Academic English
This week we will take a look at Act II of The Crucible. You should be almost finished working on the study guide for this act. We will read it together and discuss plot points we find in this section of the play. On Thursday, you will take vocabulary quiz #5, will turn in reading response #5 and will begin work with vocabulary list #6. On Friday, you will take a quiz on the Act II study guide.
12th Academic English
This week we will discuss Act II of MacBeth. You should be finished your work on the Act II study guide. On Thursday, you will take vocabulary quiz #5, will turn in reading response #5 and will begin work with vocabulary list #6. On Friday, you will take a quiz on the Act II study guide.
12th English
This week we will work together on Act II of MacBeth. As we work, you should complete the Act II study guide for this section of the play. On Thursday, you will take vocabulary quiz #5 and will work on vocabulary worksheet #6. On Friday, you will take a quiz on the Act II study guide.
11th Academic English
This week we will take a look at Act II of The Crucible. You should be almost finished working on the study guide for this act. We will read it together and discuss plot points we find in this section of the play. On Thursday, you will take vocabulary quiz #5, will turn in reading response #5 and will begin work with vocabulary list #6. On Friday, you will take a quiz on the Act II study guide.
12th Academic English
This week we will discuss Act II of MacBeth. You should be finished your work on the Act II study guide. On Thursday, you will take vocabulary quiz #5, will turn in reading response #5 and will begin work with vocabulary list #6. On Friday, you will take a quiz on the Act II study guide.
12th English
This week we will work together on Act II of MacBeth. As we work, you should complete the Act II study guide for this section of the play. On Thursday, you will take vocabulary quiz #5 and will work on vocabulary worksheet #6. On Friday, you will take a quiz on the Act II study guide.
Monday, October 21, 2019
Week of October 21, 2019
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with Arthur Miller's The Crucible. You will see a documentary on the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and will complete a worksheet that accompanies this documentary. On Thursday you will turn in reading response #4, will take vocabulary quiz #4 and will work on vocabulary list #5. By the end of the week you should complete the Act I study guide for The Crucible.
12th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with Shakespeare's MacBeth. We will discuss the characters found in this play, will continue work with the Act I study guide, and will prepare for a quiz on Act I. On Thursday you will turn in reading response #4, will take vocabulary quiz #4 and will work on vocabulary list #5. By the end of the week you should complete the Act I study guide for MacBeth.
12th English
This week we will continue our work with Shakespeare's MacBeth. We will discuss the characters found in this play, will continue work with the Act I study guide, and will prepare for a quiz on Act I. On Thursday you will turn in your news article work, will take vocabulary quiz #4 and will work on vocabulary worksheet #5. By the end of the week you should complete the Act I study guide for MacBeth.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with Arthur Miller's The Crucible. You will see a documentary on the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and will complete a worksheet that accompanies this documentary. On Thursday you will turn in reading response #4, will take vocabulary quiz #4 and will work on vocabulary list #5. By the end of the week you should complete the Act I study guide for The Crucible.
12th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with Shakespeare's MacBeth. We will discuss the characters found in this play, will continue work with the Act I study guide, and will prepare for a quiz on Act I. On Thursday you will turn in reading response #4, will take vocabulary quiz #4 and will work on vocabulary list #5. By the end of the week you should complete the Act I study guide for MacBeth.
12th English
This week we will continue our work with Shakespeare's MacBeth. We will discuss the characters found in this play, will continue work with the Act I study guide, and will prepare for a quiz on Act I. On Thursday you will turn in your news article work, will take vocabulary quiz #4 and will work on vocabulary worksheet #5. By the end of the week you should complete the Act I study guide for MacBeth.
Friday, October 11, 2019
Week of October 14, 2019
11th Academic English
This week we will finish up our work with Sentence Classification. On Tuesday we will check answers to the second worksheet you received last week. On Wednesday you will take a test on Sentence Classification. After the test we will begin a study of Arthur Miller's classic play, The Crucible. Make sure you bring with you volume two of your literature workbooks. We will continue with The Crucible on Thursday and Friday.
12th English/12th Academic English
This week we will finish our study of Arthurian literature. On Tuesday we will discuss "Morte d'Arthur." On Wednesday you will take a test on Arthurian literature, then we will begin a study of Shakespeare's play, The Tragedy of MacBeth. The great news here? Our school will see a live theatrical performance of this work in November! Make sure you bring volume one of your literature workbook. We will continue with MacBeth on Thursday and Friday.
11th Academic English
This week we will finish up our work with Sentence Classification. On Tuesday we will check answers to the second worksheet you received last week. On Wednesday you will take a test on Sentence Classification. After the test we will begin a study of Arthur Miller's classic play, The Crucible. Make sure you bring with you volume two of your literature workbooks. We will continue with The Crucible on Thursday and Friday.
12th English/12th Academic English
This week we will finish our study of Arthurian literature. On Tuesday we will discuss "Morte d'Arthur." On Wednesday you will take a test on Arthurian literature, then we will begin a study of Shakespeare's play, The Tragedy of MacBeth. The great news here? Our school will see a live theatrical performance of this work in November! Make sure you bring volume one of your literature workbook. We will continue with MacBeth on Thursday and Friday.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Week of October 7, 2019
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with Sentence Classification. We will review the first worksheet you completed and will begin work with another worksheet. On Thursday you will turn in reading response #3 and will take vocabulary quiz #3. Make sure you prepare for both the assignment and the quiz. The test on Sentence Classification has been moved from this week to next week.
12th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Arthurian literature by reading together and discussing "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." Make sure you are mapping the selection as we read and discuss. On Thursday you will turn in reading response #3 and will take vocabulary quiz #3. Make sure you prepare for both. We will have a test on Arthurian literature some time next week.
12th English
This week we will continue our study of Arthurian literature by reading together and discussing "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." Make sure you are mapping the selection as we read and discuss. On Thursday you will turn in news article #3 and will take vocabulary quiz #3. Be prepared for both. We will have a test on Arthurian literature some time next week.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with Sentence Classification. We will review the first worksheet you completed and will begin work with another worksheet. On Thursday you will turn in reading response #3 and will take vocabulary quiz #3. Make sure you prepare for both the assignment and the quiz. The test on Sentence Classification has been moved from this week to next week.
12th Academic English
This week we will continue our study of Arthurian literature by reading together and discussing "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." Make sure you are mapping the selection as we read and discuss. On Thursday you will turn in reading response #3 and will take vocabulary quiz #3. Make sure you prepare for both. We will have a test on Arthurian literature some time next week.
12th English
This week we will continue our study of Arthurian literature by reading together and discussing "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." Make sure you are mapping the selection as we read and discuss. On Thursday you will turn in news article #3 and will take vocabulary quiz #3. Be prepared for both. We will have a test on Arthurian literature some time next week.
Monday, September 30, 2019
Week of September 30, 2019
This week we will begin a unit that will help you identify sentences according to structure. On Monday, we will review this information with a power point presentation. Make sure you take good notes. For the rest of the week we will practice sentence classification using worksheets I will provide to you. Make sure you ask questions if you need help!
12th Academic English/12th English
This week we will begin a study of Arthurian Legend. You will take notes while we view two documentaries about King Arthur and his kingdom, Camelot. Later in the week we will read together and discuss "Sir Gawain and The Green Knight." Make sure you take good notes during the documentaries.
2019 Homecoming Spirit Week!!!
11th Academic EnglishThis week we will begin a unit that will help you identify sentences according to structure. On Monday, we will review this information with a power point presentation. Make sure you take good notes. For the rest of the week we will practice sentence classification using worksheets I will provide to you. Make sure you ask questions if you need help!
12th Academic English/12th English
This week we will begin a study of Arthurian Legend. You will take notes while we view two documentaries about King Arthur and his kingdom, Camelot. Later in the week we will read together and discuss "Sir Gawain and The Green Knight." Make sure you take good notes during the documentaries.
Monday, September 23, 2019
Week of September 23, 2019
12th English
This week we will wrap up our look at Beowulf. On Monday we will review for the test on this epic poem. The test is scheduled for Wednesday. You will also complete vocabulary worksheet #2 and news article worksheet #2. We will review vocabulary on Tuesday. Vocabulary quiz #2 is on Friday and news article #2 is also due on Friday.
12th Academic English
On Monday you and your group will present your work from the Beowulf chunking activity. We will review for your test on this epic poem scheduled for Wednesday. We will review vocabulary list #2 and its worksheet on Tuesday and you will have time this week to complete work on reading response #2. The response is due on Friday at the start of the period. Vocabulary quiz #2 will happen on Friday. Later this week we will begin work on Arthurian legend literature.
11th Academic English
On Monday you will have some time to complete both vocabulary list #2 and its worksheet. If you are finished that work you can continue work on reading response #2. We will review vocabulary list #2 on Tuesday in preparation for a quiz on Friday. Your reading response is also due on Friday. On Wednesday we will begin work on Sentence Classification. You will take notes during a power point presentation on this information then will practice this skill using worksheets provided to you.
12th English
This week we will wrap up our look at Beowulf. On Monday we will review for the test on this epic poem. The test is scheduled for Wednesday. You will also complete vocabulary worksheet #2 and news article worksheet #2. We will review vocabulary on Tuesday. Vocabulary quiz #2 is on Friday and news article #2 is also due on Friday.
12th Academic English
On Monday you and your group will present your work from the Beowulf chunking activity. We will review for your test on this epic poem scheduled for Wednesday. We will review vocabulary list #2 and its worksheet on Tuesday and you will have time this week to complete work on reading response #2. The response is due on Friday at the start of the period. Vocabulary quiz #2 will happen on Friday. Later this week we will begin work on Arthurian legend literature.
11th Academic English
On Monday you will have some time to complete both vocabulary list #2 and its worksheet. If you are finished that work you can continue work on reading response #2. We will review vocabulary list #2 on Tuesday in preparation for a quiz on Friday. Your reading response is also due on Friday. On Wednesday we will begin work on Sentence Classification. You will take notes during a power point presentation on this information then will practice this skill using worksheets provided to you.
Monday, September 16, 2019
Week of September 16, 2019
12th English
This week we will continue or look at Beowulf. We will read together and discuss this great epic poem. Later in the week we will prepare for a test on this information, then begin work on a project based on this poetry.
12th Academic English
You will turn in your Exile writing at the start of class on Monday. We will continue our work on Beowulf and will prepare for a test (later this week or early next week) on all of the information about this poem and the Anglo/Saxons. After the test you will begin work on a project based on Beowulf.
11th Academic English
This week we will practice Sentence Analysis. You will use worksheets given to you to practice this skill and we will check answers on the board. At the end of the week you will take a test on Sentence Analysis. Make sure you memorize the analysis chart given to you in class!
12th English
This week we will continue or look at Beowulf. We will read together and discuss this great epic poem. Later in the week we will prepare for a test on this information, then begin work on a project based on this poetry.
12th Academic English
You will turn in your Exile writing at the start of class on Monday. We will continue our work on Beowulf and will prepare for a test (later this week or early next week) on all of the information about this poem and the Anglo/Saxons. After the test you will begin work on a project based on Beowulf.
11th Academic English
This week we will practice Sentence Analysis. You will use worksheets given to you to practice this skill and we will check answers on the board. At the end of the week you will take a test on Sentence Analysis. Make sure you memorize the analysis chart given to you in class!
Friday, September 6, 2019
Week of September 10, 2019
12th English
On Monday we will discuss the three poems you read in class. You should have completed the mapping of these poems and should be ready for discussion. On Tuesday we will review vocabulary list #1 in preparation for vocabulary quiz #1 on Thursday. During this week we will also begin our discussion on the epic poem Beowulf. Don't forget that your news article writing is due on Thursday!
12th Academic English
On Monday you will present your group work focused on the three Anglo-Saxon poems we read in class. Make sure you are ready for a discussion on this information. On Tuesday we will review vocabulary list #1 in preparation for vocabulary quiz #1 on Thursday. Your first reading response is also due on Thursday. Throughout the rest of the week we will work on the epic poem Beowulf. Don't forget to work on your Exile Paper, due on Monday, September 16th.
11th Academic English
On Monday you will take a quiz on the Parts of Speech. Please make sure you prepare well for this quiz. When you finish the quiz we will begin work on the Parts of the Sentence. On Tuesday we will review vocabulary list #1 in preparation for vocabulary quiz #1 on Thursday. Your first reading response is also due on Thursday. Throughout the remainder of the week we will practice Sentence Analysis using worksheets provided to you in class. Please remember to give this work your best effort.
12th English
On Monday we will discuss the three poems you read in class. You should have completed the mapping of these poems and should be ready for discussion. On Tuesday we will review vocabulary list #1 in preparation for vocabulary quiz #1 on Thursday. During this week we will also begin our discussion on the epic poem Beowulf. Don't forget that your news article writing is due on Thursday!
12th Academic English
On Monday you will present your group work focused on the three Anglo-Saxon poems we read in class. Make sure you are ready for a discussion on this information. On Tuesday we will review vocabulary list #1 in preparation for vocabulary quiz #1 on Thursday. Your first reading response is also due on Thursday. Throughout the rest of the week we will work on the epic poem Beowulf. Don't forget to work on your Exile Paper, due on Monday, September 16th.
11th Academic English
On Monday you will take a quiz on the Parts of Speech. Please make sure you prepare well for this quiz. When you finish the quiz we will begin work on the Parts of the Sentence. On Tuesday we will review vocabulary list #1 in preparation for vocabulary quiz #1 on Thursday. Your first reading response is also due on Thursday. Throughout the remainder of the week we will practice Sentence Analysis using worksheets provided to you in class. Please remember to give this work your best effort.
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Week of September 3, 2019
Welcome Back!!!
12th English
This week we will begin our look at Anglo-Saxon literature. Make sure you take good notes during class. We will look at some Anglo-Saxon exile poetry and determine what the narrators were feeling while telling us their stories. Later in the week you will begin work on a writing centered on exile.
12th Academic English
This week you will take notes during a power point discussion of early English history. We will use this knowledge to discuss Anglo-Saxon exile poetry and to compare Anglo-Saxon society to our society. Later in the week you will begin work on a writing prompt centered on your experience with exile.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our review of the Parts of Speech. You will identify the part of speech for words found in sentences on worksheets given to you in class. Later in the week we will prepare for a quiz on the Parts of Speech.
Welcome Back!!!
12th English
This week we will begin our look at Anglo-Saxon literature. Make sure you take good notes during class. We will look at some Anglo-Saxon exile poetry and determine what the narrators were feeling while telling us their stories. Later in the week you will begin work on a writing centered on exile.
12th Academic English
This week you will take notes during a power point discussion of early English history. We will use this knowledge to discuss Anglo-Saxon exile poetry and to compare Anglo-Saxon society to our society. Later in the week you will begin work on a writing prompt centered on your experience with exile.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our review of the Parts of Speech. You will identify the part of speech for words found in sentences on worksheets given to you in class. Later in the week we will prepare for a quiz on the Parts of Speech.
Monday, May 20, 2019
Week of May 20, 2019
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our look at Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. You will finish reading the novel and will complete the second study guide for this work. On Wednesday you will take a quiz on the second study guide. On Thursday you will take the final test on this novel, then we will begin watching the film version of this classic. The year is winding down! Soon you will be seniors!!!
12th Academic English/12th Honors English
On Monday you will turn in your Character Analysis writing. Tuesday and Wednesday we will review for your final exam. That exam will be given on Thursday. Make sure you study! Graduation is around the corner and soon you will be taking on the world!!!!
SAT Prep
Make sure you are completing all of the required chapters for this course. You have this week and next to wrap up your independent study work.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our look at Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. You will finish reading the novel and will complete the second study guide for this work. On Wednesday you will take a quiz on the second study guide. On Thursday you will take the final test on this novel, then we will begin watching the film version of this classic. The year is winding down! Soon you will be seniors!!!
12th Academic English/12th Honors English
On Monday you will turn in your Character Analysis writing. Tuesday and Wednesday we will review for your final exam. That exam will be given on Thursday. Make sure you study! Graduation is around the corner and soon you will be taking on the world!!!!
SAT Prep
Make sure you are completing all of the required chapters for this course. You have this week and next to wrap up your independent study work.
Monday, May 6, 2019
Week of April 29, 2019
11th Academic English
This week we will wrap up or preparations for Interview Day. Remember to check the handouts and to dress appropriately for your interview on Wednesday, May 1st. Later in the week we will begin work with some short stories from the Modern Period in American Literature. Make sure you have volume 2 of your literature series with you for class work.
12th Honors/Academic English
This week we will begin work with literature from the British Modern/Postmodern period. You will take notes during a power point presentation on the historical background of this period, then will begin work with literature from the period. We are quickly moving toward the end of the course, so make sure you are keeping up with the work.
SAT Prep
This week you will continue your work with the required and optional chapters in the Premier SAT Workbook. Take your time and carefully practice the strategies discussed in each of the chapters.
11th Academic English
This week we will wrap up or preparations for Interview Day. Remember to check the handouts and to dress appropriately for your interview on Wednesday, May 1st. Later in the week we will begin work with some short stories from the Modern Period in American Literature. Make sure you have volume 2 of your literature series with you for class work.
12th Honors/Academic English
This week we will begin work with literature from the British Modern/Postmodern period. You will take notes during a power point presentation on the historical background of this period, then will begin work with literature from the period. We are quickly moving toward the end of the course, so make sure you are keeping up with the work.
SAT Prep
This week you will continue your work with the required and optional chapters in the Premier SAT Workbook. Take your time and carefully practice the strategies discussed in each of the chapters.
Week of May 6, 2019
11th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our look at American Modern/Postmodern literature. On Friday you will take a test on this information. On Thursday of this week you will take vocabulary quiz #16 and will work on vocabulary list #17. Make sure you turn in the reading response by Thursday of this week.
12th Academic/Honors English
This week we will continue our look at literature from the British Modern/Postmodern period. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz #16 and will work on vocabulary list #17. Next week we will wrap up our study of Modern/Postmodern literature and will take a test on this information. Make sure you are working on the Character Analysis assignment, due on Monday, May 20th.
SAT Prep
This week you will continue work on the required and optional assignments in this course. Make sure all required work is completed before you begin the Practice Test.
11th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our look at American Modern/Postmodern literature. On Friday you will take a test on this information. On Thursday of this week you will take vocabulary quiz #16 and will work on vocabulary list #17. Make sure you turn in the reading response by Thursday of this week.
12th Academic/Honors English
This week we will continue our look at literature from the British Modern/Postmodern period. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz #16 and will work on vocabulary list #17. Next week we will wrap up our study of Modern/Postmodern literature and will take a test on this information. Make sure you are working on the Character Analysis assignment, due on Monday, May 20th.
SAT Prep
This week you will continue work on the required and optional assignments in this course. Make sure all required work is completed before you begin the Practice Test.
Monday, April 22, 2019
Week of April 22, 2019
11th Academic English
This week we will continue work on your resumes. We will also discuss interview procedures, proper dress and possible questions in preparation for Interview Day on May 1st. Later in the week you will take vocabulary quiz #15 and will work on vocabulary list #16.
12th Academic/Honors English
This week we will review the literature from the Victorian Age. On Thursday you will take a test on this information and the information from the power point package. On Friday you will take vocabulary quiz #15 and will work on vocabulary list #16. Make sure you keep up with the work for this course. We're getting close to the end of the year. Graduation is around the corner!
SAT Prep
This week you will continue working on the required chapters from the SAT Premier Workbook. Make sure you are carefully completing the required work for each chapter.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue work on your resumes. We will also discuss interview procedures, proper dress and possible questions in preparation for Interview Day on May 1st. Later in the week you will take vocabulary quiz #15 and will work on vocabulary list #16.
12th Academic/Honors English
This week we will review the literature from the Victorian Age. On Thursday you will take a test on this information and the information from the power point package. On Friday you will take vocabulary quiz #15 and will work on vocabulary list #16. Make sure you keep up with the work for this course. We're getting close to the end of the year. Graduation is around the corner!
SAT Prep
This week you will continue working on the required chapters from the SAT Premier Workbook. Make sure you are carefully completing the required work for each chapter.
Monday, April 1, 2019
Week of April 1, 2019
**NS Theatre Arts' production of WEST SIDE STORY takes place Friday, April 5th and Saturday, April 6th in our auditorium! Curtain is at 7:00PM
11th Academic English
This week we will begin a look at America's Jazz Age. We will use short stories written by F. Scott Fitzgerald to further our understanding of our country's coming of age. You will be loaned an anthology of Fitzgerald's stories and will be given a project assignment sheet to guide you through this literary study. Make sure you take notes and ask questions as we proceed. Reading response #14 is due on Friday, April 5th. Vocabulary quiz #14 will be given on Friday as well.
12th Academic/Honors English
This week we will wrap up our look at literature from England's Romantic Period. We will discuss both "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and the selections from Frankenstein in preparation for a test on this period. Vocabulary quiz #14 will be given on Friday and you will start work with vocabulary list #15 on Friday as well.
SAT Prep
Fourth quarter students will begin this course on Tuesday, April 2nd. We will discuss class expectations and structure on Tuesday, then will begin work with the Editing and Revising workbooks. You will receive a copy of an excellent resource, Kaplan's SAT Premier Workbook, to complete assignments for this course.
**NS Theatre Arts' production of WEST SIDE STORY takes place Friday, April 5th and Saturday, April 6th in our auditorium! Curtain is at 7:00PM
11th Academic English
This week we will begin a look at America's Jazz Age. We will use short stories written by F. Scott Fitzgerald to further our understanding of our country's coming of age. You will be loaned an anthology of Fitzgerald's stories and will be given a project assignment sheet to guide you through this literary study. Make sure you take notes and ask questions as we proceed. Reading response #14 is due on Friday, April 5th. Vocabulary quiz #14 will be given on Friday as well.
12th Academic/Honors English
This week we will wrap up our look at literature from England's Romantic Period. We will discuss both "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and the selections from Frankenstein in preparation for a test on this period. Vocabulary quiz #14 will be given on Friday and you will start work with vocabulary list #15 on Friday as well.
SAT Prep
Fourth quarter students will begin this course on Tuesday, April 2nd. We will discuss class expectations and structure on Tuesday, then will begin work with the Editing and Revising workbooks. You will receive a copy of an excellent resource, Kaplan's SAT Premier Workbook, to complete assignments for this course.
Friday, March 22, 2019
Week of March 25, 2019
**Get your tickets for NS Theatre Arts' production of West Side Story! See any cast member for tickets.
11th Academic English
This week we will finish viewing Hamlet. Make sure you are ready to discuss the similarities and the differences you noticed between the film version of this play and the written version we studied in class. Later in the week we will discuss America's Jazz Age and its influence on American literature from that period.
12th Academic/Honors English
This week we will continue our study of British literature from the Romantic Period. We will review your work with "Lines Composed A Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey" and "The Prelude," then will look at some odes from the period. Finally, we will look at a selection from the novel, Frankenstein and will begin work with "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."
SAT Prep
This is the final week of our time together. Make sure you turn in any work from chapters you were permitted to redo. All work must be turned in to me no later than Friday morning.
**Get your tickets for NS Theatre Arts' production of West Side Story! See any cast member for tickets.
11th Academic English
This week we will finish viewing Hamlet. Make sure you are ready to discuss the similarities and the differences you noticed between the film version of this play and the written version we studied in class. Later in the week we will discuss America's Jazz Age and its influence on American literature from that period.
12th Academic/Honors English
This week we will continue our study of British literature from the Romantic Period. We will review your work with "Lines Composed A Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey" and "The Prelude," then will look at some odes from the period. Finally, we will look at a selection from the novel, Frankenstein and will begin work with "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."
SAT Prep
This is the final week of our time together. Make sure you turn in any work from chapters you were permitted to redo. All work must be turned in to me no later than Friday morning.
Monday, March 11, 2019
Week of March 11, 2019
11th Academic English
This week we will finish our study of Shakespeare's Hamlet. On Tuesday and Wednesday we will read together and discuss Act V of this tragedy. On Thursday you will take the Act V quiz and prepare for the final test on this play. The final test will be given on Friday.
12th Academic English
On Tuesday you will turn in your Works Cited page and will take vocabulary quiz #12. The rest of the week will be used to prepare the final draft of your research project. Final drafts are due on Monday, March 18th.
12th Honors English
This week we will finish our study of Shakespeare's MacBeth. On Monday you will take the Act IV quiz. On Tuesday, you will take vocabulary quiz #12 rescheduled from last Friday. Wednesday and Thursday we will read together and discuss Act V of this play. On Friday you will take the Act V quiz, will work on the second essay assignment for this play, and will prepare for the final test on this unit, planned for Monday, March 18th.
SAT Prep
Continue to work on the required chapters in your SAT Premier workbook.
11th Academic English
This week we will finish our study of Shakespeare's Hamlet. On Tuesday and Wednesday we will read together and discuss Act V of this tragedy. On Thursday you will take the Act V quiz and prepare for the final test on this play. The final test will be given on Friday.
12th Academic English
On Tuesday you will turn in your Works Cited page and will take vocabulary quiz #12. The rest of the week will be used to prepare the final draft of your research project. Final drafts are due on Monday, March 18th.
12th Honors English
This week we will finish our study of Shakespeare's MacBeth. On Monday you will take the Act IV quiz. On Tuesday, you will take vocabulary quiz #12 rescheduled from last Friday. Wednesday and Thursday we will read together and discuss Act V of this play. On Friday you will take the Act V quiz, will work on the second essay assignment for this play, and will prepare for the final test on this unit, planned for Monday, March 18th.
SAT Prep
Continue to work on the required chapters in your SAT Premier workbook.
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Week of March 4, 2019
**Winter has had its way with our third quarter plans! All classes are working to stay on track.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with Shakespeare's Hamlet. We will discuss Act IV and will take a quiz on the Act IV study guide. On Friday you will take vocabulary quiz #12, will turn in reading response #12 and will work on vocabulary list #13.
12th Academic English
This week we are nearing the end of our research writing project. On Monday and Tuesday you will work on a map to help you visually organize your writing. Wednesday you will begin writing your position paper. On Friday you will take vocabulary quiz #12. On Monday of next week you will turn in your Works Cited page.
12th Honors English
This week we will continue our work with Shakespeare's MacBeth. We will discuss Act IV and will take a quiz on the Act Iv study guide. On Wednesday you will turn in your Third Murderer essay. Make sure you are following the format given to you for this assignment. On Friday you will take vocabulary quiz #12 and will work on vocabulary list #13.
SAT Prep
Continue to work on the required chapters from the SAT Premier Workbook. Remember, any chapter you fail can be redone and resubmitted for an improved score. You must finish all required chapters before you can begin Practice Test #1.
**Winter has had its way with our third quarter plans! All classes are working to stay on track.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue our work with Shakespeare's Hamlet. We will discuss Act IV and will take a quiz on the Act IV study guide. On Friday you will take vocabulary quiz #12, will turn in reading response #12 and will work on vocabulary list #13.
12th Academic English
This week we are nearing the end of our research writing project. On Monday and Tuesday you will work on a map to help you visually organize your writing. Wednesday you will begin writing your position paper. On Friday you will take vocabulary quiz #12. On Monday of next week you will turn in your Works Cited page.
12th Honors English
This week we will continue our work with Shakespeare's MacBeth. We will discuss Act IV and will take a quiz on the Act Iv study guide. On Wednesday you will turn in your Third Murderer essay. Make sure you are following the format given to you for this assignment. On Friday you will take vocabulary quiz #12 and will work on vocabulary list #13.
SAT Prep
Continue to work on the required chapters from the SAT Premier Workbook. Remember, any chapter you fail can be redone and resubmitted for an improved score. You must finish all required chapters before you can begin Practice Test #1.
Monday, February 11, 2019
Week of February 11, 2019
11th Academic English
This week we will take a look at Act II and Act III of Hamlet. On Wednesday, you will take a quiz on the Act II study guide. You'll have some class time to complete the Act III study guide before we discuss the events in the act.
12th Academic English
This week the first set of research documents is due. On Wednesday you will hand in those documents at the beginning of class. Make sure you are using class time wisely and are asking questions when you need help.
12th Honors English
This week we will discuss Act II of MacBeth and will work on Act III. You'll have a quiz on Act II of this play when we finish our discussion.
SAT Prep
Continue to work on the required chapters in the SAT Premier Workbook. Make sure you are practicing the strategies outlined in each chapter. Ask questions if you need help.
11th Academic English
This week we will take a look at Act II and Act III of Hamlet. On Wednesday, you will take a quiz on the Act II study guide. You'll have some class time to complete the Act III study guide before we discuss the events in the act.
12th Academic English
This week the first set of research documents is due. On Wednesday you will hand in those documents at the beginning of class. Make sure you are using class time wisely and are asking questions when you need help.
12th Honors English
This week we will discuss Act II of MacBeth and will work on Act III. You'll have a quiz on Act II of this play when we finish our discussion.
SAT Prep
Continue to work on the required chapters in the SAT Premier Workbook. Make sure you are practicing the strategies outlined in each chapter. Ask questions if you need help.
Friday, January 18, 2019
Week of January 21, 2019
11th Academic English
This week we will continue or look at Shakespeare's Hamlet. We will review Act I and will begin work with Act II. On Wednesday you will take a quiz on Act I. Refer to your study guide for this act to prepare for the quiz.
12th Academic English
This week you will narrow your chosen research topic. On Tuesday you will turn in your General Topic. On Thursday you will turn in your Specific Topic and on the following Tuesday, you will turn in your Thesis Statement. Make sure you are using your library time wisely and are asking for help and clarification as needed.
12th Honors English
This week we will continue our study of the English Renaissance and of Shakespeare's MacBeth. Make sure you take good notes as you will have a test on the English Renaissance information in the near future.
SAT Prep
Early this week you will finish your work with the first five selections from the Editing and Revising workbooks. When this work is finished, you will begin work using the SAT Premier workbook. Remember to complete at least two required chapters per week. Make sure you speak with Mr. Lucas should you have any questions.
11th Academic English
This week we will continue or look at Shakespeare's Hamlet. We will review Act I and will begin work with Act II. On Wednesday you will take a quiz on Act I. Refer to your study guide for this act to prepare for the quiz.
12th Academic English
This week you will narrow your chosen research topic. On Tuesday you will turn in your General Topic. On Thursday you will turn in your Specific Topic and on the following Tuesday, you will turn in your Thesis Statement. Make sure you are using your library time wisely and are asking for help and clarification as needed.
12th Honors English
This week we will continue our study of the English Renaissance and of Shakespeare's MacBeth. Make sure you take good notes as you will have a test on the English Renaissance information in the near future.
SAT Prep
Early this week you will finish your work with the first five selections from the Editing and Revising workbooks. When this work is finished, you will begin work using the SAT Premier workbook. Remember to complete at least two required chapters per week. Make sure you speak with Mr. Lucas should you have any questions.
Friday, January 11, 2019
Week of January 14, 2019
11th Academic English
This week we will begin our work with Shakespeare's Hamlet. You will finish reading Act I and will complete the study guide for this act. We will read together Act I, will discuss these scenes and will talk about the information we learn through the exposition of this play. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz #9, will turn in reading response #9 and will work on vocabulary list #10.
12th Academic English
On Monday you will take the Act V quiz and on Wednesday you will complete the unit test, ending our study of Shakespeare's MacBeth. This week we will begin work with a research writing unit. This unit will prepare you to write successfully on the university level. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz #9.
12th Honors English
This week we will begin a study of Shakespeare's tragedy, MacBeth. On Monday you will take notes while we discuss The English Renaissance. Throughout the week you will begin working with Act I of this play. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz #9.
SAT Prep
All required chapters must be completed this week! Practice Test #1 is due on Wednesday. If you do not complete the required work for this course, you will receive an incomplete. Make sure you finish up everything you should.
11th Academic English
This week we will begin our work with Shakespeare's Hamlet. You will finish reading Act I and will complete the study guide for this act. We will read together Act I, will discuss these scenes and will talk about the information we learn through the exposition of this play. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz #9, will turn in reading response #9 and will work on vocabulary list #10.
12th Academic English
On Monday you will take the Act V quiz and on Wednesday you will complete the unit test, ending our study of Shakespeare's MacBeth. This week we will begin work with a research writing unit. This unit will prepare you to write successfully on the university level. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz #9.
12th Honors English
This week we will begin a study of Shakespeare's tragedy, MacBeth. On Monday you will take notes while we discuss The English Renaissance. Throughout the week you will begin working with Act I of this play. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz #9.
SAT Prep
All required chapters must be completed this week! Practice Test #1 is due on Wednesday. If you do not complete the required work for this course, you will receive an incomplete. Make sure you finish up everything you should.
Monday, January 7, 2019
Week of January 7, 2019
11th Academic English
This week we will begin our study of Shakespeare's Hamlet. On Tuesday and Wednesday you will take notes while watching two documentaries, one a biography of Shakespeare and the other a look at Shakespeare's influence in our world today. We will begin working with the play when we finish viewing the documentaries. Don't forget to turn in your completed project from The Crucible on Wednesday at the start of class.
12th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our study of Shakespeare's MacBeth. We will read together portions of Acts IV and V, and will discuss each of the acts. You will take a quiz on Act IV and Act V. On Monday of next week you will take the final test on this unit.
12th Honors English
This week we will wrap up our research writing unit. The Works Cited page is due on Tuesday and the final draft of the paper is due on Thursday. Make sure you speak with Mr. Lucas if you have any problems or questions.
SAT Prep
This week you should be finishing the required chapter work in our SAT Premier workbooks. By Tuesday, or at the latest, Wednesday you should be starting Practice Test #1.
11th Academic English
This week we will begin our study of Shakespeare's Hamlet. On Tuesday and Wednesday you will take notes while watching two documentaries, one a biography of Shakespeare and the other a look at Shakespeare's influence in our world today. We will begin working with the play when we finish viewing the documentaries. Don't forget to turn in your completed project from The Crucible on Wednesday at the start of class.
12th Academic English
This week we will wrap up our study of Shakespeare's MacBeth. We will read together portions of Acts IV and V, and will discuss each of the acts. You will take a quiz on Act IV and Act V. On Monday of next week you will take the final test on this unit.
12th Honors English
This week we will wrap up our research writing unit. The Works Cited page is due on Tuesday and the final draft of the paper is due on Thursday. Make sure you speak with Mr. Lucas if you have any problems or questions.
SAT Prep
This week you should be finishing the required chapter work in our SAT Premier workbooks. By Tuesday, or at the latest, Wednesday you should be starting Practice Test #1.
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Week of January 2, 2019
11th Academic English
This week you will work on your project. You will have some time in class to write and edit your work, but you also must work on your own to complete this project. On Friday you will take vocabulary quiz #8 and will turn in reading response #8.
12th Academic English
On Friday, you will take vocabulary quiz #8 and will turn in reading response #8. You should have completed the Act IV study guide. You will be given the Act V study guide and should begin work on that.
12th Honors English
Your last set of documents is due on Thursday. You should begin writing your research paper, making sure that you are proving your thesis by carefully using your data to prove your point.
SAT Prep
We are coming down to the wire in this course. You should have the majority of the required chapters completed by now and should be wrapping up loose ends. By Monday you should be ready to begin work on Practice Test #1.
11th Academic English
This week you will work on your project. You will have some time in class to write and edit your work, but you also must work on your own to complete this project. On Friday you will take vocabulary quiz #8 and will turn in reading response #8.
12th Academic English
On Friday, you will take vocabulary quiz #8 and will turn in reading response #8. You should have completed the Act IV study guide. You will be given the Act V study guide and should begin work on that.
12th Honors English
Your last set of documents is due on Thursday. You should begin writing your research paper, making sure that you are proving your thesis by carefully using your data to prove your point.
SAT Prep
We are coming down to the wire in this course. You should have the majority of the required chapters completed by now and should be wrapping up loose ends. By Monday you should be ready to begin work on Practice Test #1.
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