tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42890219143741478812024-02-08T03:01:47.502-08:00Mr. Lucas's Homework HelplineMr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comBlogger385125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-34158918593040272632020-02-27T07:49:00.001-08:002020-02-27T07:49:02.784-08:00<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Week of March 2, 2020</span></strong><br />
<u>11th Academic English</u><br />
This week we will finish reading Shakespeare's <em>Hamlet</em>. You will finish your work on the Act V study guide early this week, then we will read together and discuss the act. On Monday of next week you will take the Act V quiz and on Tuesday of next week you will take a test on the entire play. Make sure you keep up with work!<br />
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<u>12th Academic English</u><br />
We are moving into the final phase of the research project. This week you will finish the works cited page and turn it in at the start of class on Wednesday. You should be writing your paper now. Make sure that you first work on the body of the paper. Do not work on the introduction and conclusion until you finish writing the body. Remember to parenthetically cite information to avoid plagiarism.<br />
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<u>12th English</u><br />
You have finished gathering information for your research project and this week we will work on using that information to create your final draft. We will discuss format for the works cited page and you will turn in that assignment on Thursday of this week. Your final draft is due on Wednesday of next week.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-19271136647711496882020-02-20T05:49:00.001-08:002020-02-20T05:49:13.284-08:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of February 24, 2020</strong></span><br />
<u>11th Academic English</u><br />
This week we will complete work on Act IV of <em>Hamlet</em>. Make sure you have your Act IV study guide completed. On Wednesday, you will take the Act IV quiz. On Thursday you will turn in reading response 11 and will take vocabulary quiz 11. You will begin work on vocabulary list #12 on Thursday also.<br />
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<u>12th Academic English</u><br />
This week you work on webbing and outlining your research project. You will use class time to create a map of the information you gathered from your 21 sources, will decide what information you will include in your writing and will develop an outline for your final paper. We will review MLA format requirements for this writing and you will begin creating a first draft of your work. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz 11 and will begin work on vocabulary list 12.<br />
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<u>12th English</u><br />
This week you will turn in document packet 3 on Wednesday. Please make sure that all documents fit the requirements precisely! On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz 11 and will work on vocabulary list 12.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-35093952929580780742020-02-06T05:48:00.002-08:002020-02-06T05:48:15.774-08:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of February 10, 2020</strong></span><br />
<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
Early this week we will look at Act III of <em>Hamlet</em>. Make sure you finish the Act III study guide as soon as possible. On Wednesday you will take the Act III quiz. <em><strong>(Note the change on the calendar!)</strong></em> On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz 10 and will turn in reading response 10. Enjoy your long Presidents' Day weekend. Make sure you are prepared for a test on the first three acts of <em>Hamlet</em> on Tuesday, February 18th.<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English</u></strong><br />
Work continues on the position paper research writing project. On Wednesday you will turn in the second documents packet. Make sure you meet the deadline! On Thursday, you will take vocabulary quiz 10. Enjoy the long Presidents' Day weekend but make sure you are prepared to turn in the third documents packet on Wednesday, February 19th!<br />
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<strong><u>12th English</u></strong><br />
Work continues on the past, present and future research writing project. Your first document packet is due on Monday. Make sure you have vocabulary worksheet 10 completed for Tuesday. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz 10. Don't forget to complete your work on document packet 2 by Tuesday, February 18th. Enjoy the long Presidents' Day weekend!Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-36262882212421610272020-01-31T06:11:00.004-08:002020-01-31T06:11:47.972-08:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of February 3, 2020</strong></span><br />
<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
This week we will continue or look at Shakespeare's <em>Hamlet</em>. We will discuss Act II of this tragedy then will take a quiz on this information. The quiz is rescheduled for Wednesday, February 5th. After you take the quiz, you will begin work on the Act III study guide for this play.<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English</u></strong><br />
We will continue our work on the research project this week. On Wednesday, you will turn in Documentation Packet #1. Make sure you follow correct format when developing these documents. Also make sure that you are prepared to meet all deadline requirements. Remember, if you fail to turn in a research project assignment by its listed deadline, you will not receive any credit for that assignment. Make sure you speak with Mr. Lucas if you have any questions or run into any problems.<br />
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<strong><u>12th English</u></strong><br />
This week we will continue work on the research project. You should be preparing Document Packet #1. The due date for this packet is Monday, February 10th. You also should be continuing your research, finding materials for the remaining two document packets. Remember, you must turn in assignments for this project by the due dates or you will not receive credit for those assignments. Make sure you speak with Mr. Lucas if you have any questions or run into any problems.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-85681511100917212902020-01-16T08:12:00.007-08:002020-01-16T08:12:59.628-08:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of January 20, 2020</strong></span><br />
<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
This week we will begin work with Act I of Shakespeare's Hamlet. You will be given a study guide for this act to help with your comprehension of characters, settings and plot. Don't forget to finish work on the essay assignment for <em>The Crucible</em>. That essay is due at the start of the class period on Thursday. <strong>No late essays will be accepted!</strong><br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English</u></strong><br />
This week we will begin our work on the research project. You will turn in a General Topic on Wednesday and a Specific Topic on Friday. Please remember that all deadlines for this project are absolute. <strong>No work turned in after assigned deadlines will receive a grade. </strong> You must be prepared to meet all deadlines for this project. Make sure you speak with Mr. Lucas if you have any questions or concerns.<br />
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<strong><u>12th English</u></strong><br />
This week we will begin work on the research project. You will have library time to research an industry, a career or another approved topic. On Wednesday you will turn in a General Topic. On Friday you will turn in a Specific Topic. Make sure you ask questions and/or talk with Mr. Lucas if you run into any problems.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-28745365884067783532020-01-10T05:55:00.006-08:002020-01-10T05:55:44.496-08:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of January 13, 2020</strong></span><br />
<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
This week we will wrap up our look at Arthur Miller's <em>The Crucible</em>. When we finish the film version of this, you will work on an essay comparing and contrasting the film and the play we read in class. Later this week we will begin work on Shakespeare's <em>The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.</em><br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English</u></strong><br />
This week we will finish our work with <em>The Canterbury Tales</em>. On Wednesday you will take a test on this material. Later in the week we will begin a unit on Research Writing. You will work on developing a college/university-level research paper that proves a thesis. You will use research skills to find information to prove your position. We will discuss requirements, point values and deadlines in class.<br />
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<strong><u>12th English</u></strong><br />
This week we will finish our work with <em>The Canterbury Tales</em>. On Wednesday you will take a test on this material. Later in the week we will begin a research writing unit. You will research the past, present and future of an industry. More details, requirements, point values and deadlines will be discussed in class.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-9466004692537579752020-01-03T10:21:00.005-08:002020-01-03T10:21:46.826-08:00<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Week of January 6, 2020</span></strong><br />
<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
This week we will continue to view the film version of<em> The Crucible</em>. Make sure you continue to note similarities and differences between the play we studied in class and the film we are viewing. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz #8, will turn in reading response #8 and will begin work on vocabulary list #9.<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English</u></strong><br />
This week we will continue our study of selections from <em>The Canterbury Tales</em>. We will read together and discuss two tales, "The Nuns' Priest Tale" and "The Pardoner's Tale." Make sure you complete your work on "The Prologue" before the end of the week. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz #8 and will begin work on vocabulary list #9. You are not required to turn in a reading response this week. Early next week you will take a test on <em>The Canterbury Tales</em>. We will discuss that test at the end of this week.<br />
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<strong><u>12th English</u></strong><br />
This week we will continue our study of selections from <em>The Canterbury Tales</em>. We will read together and discuss two tales, "The Nuns' Priest Tale" and "The Pardoner's Tale." Make sure you complete your work on "The Prologue" before the end of the week. On Thursday you will take vocabulary quiz #8 and will begin work on vocabulary list #9. Early next week you will take a test on<em> The Canterbury Tales</em>. We will discuss that test at the end of this week.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-56310400050361601992019-12-06T05:37:00.001-08:002019-12-06T05:37:02.280-08:00<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Week of December 9, 2019</span></strong><br />
<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
This week we will finish reading<em> The Crucible</em>. 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.<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English</u></strong><br />
This week we will complete our study of Shakespeare's <em>MacBeth</em>. 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 <em>MacBeth</em>.<br />
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<strong><u>12th English</u></strong><br />
This week we will wrap up our study of <em>MacBeth</em>. 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 <em>MacBeth</em> will be given on Monday, December 16th.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-91452285722442714202019-12-03T04:55:00.002-08:002019-12-03T04:55:46.822-08:00<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Week of December 2, 2019</span></strong><br />
<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
This week we will look at Act III of <em>The Crucible</em>. 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.<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English/12th English</u></strong><br />
This week we will review Act IV of <em>MacBeth</em> 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 <em>MacBeth</em>. Have you determined who the Third Murderer is?Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-58700602311370949572019-11-22T05:10:00.003-08:002019-11-22T05:10:40.672-08:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of November 25, 2019</strong></span><br />
<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
This week we will continue our look at Act III of <em>The Crucible</em>. Make sure you complete the Act III study guide before we leave for our Thanksgiving vacation!<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English/12th English</u></strong><br />
This week we will continue work with Act IV of <em>MacBeth</em>. 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.<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Enjoy your break!!</strong></span></em>Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-70721688644144436222019-11-18T09:18:00.006-08:002019-11-18T09:18:34.689-08:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of November 18, 2019</strong></span><br />
<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
We will continue our work with <em>The Crucible</em> 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 <em>MacBeth</em>! On Friday, you will take vocabulary quiz #6, will turn in reading response #6 and will begin work on vocabulary list #7.<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English</u></strong><br />
We will continue our study of Shakespeare's <em>MacBeth</em> 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 <em>MacBeth</em>! 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.<br />
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<strong><u>12th English</u></strong><br />
We will continue our study of Shakespeare's <em>MacBeth</em> 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 <em>MacBeth</em>. 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.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-49033304973194089812019-11-08T05:10:00.004-08:002019-11-08T05:10:32.240-08:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of November 11, 2019</strong></span><br />
<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
This week we will read together and discuss Act II of <em>The Crucible</em>. 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.<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English/12th English</u></strong><br />
This week we will work on Act III of <em>MacBeth</em>. 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.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-78714025294478132462019-11-01T07:26:00.005-07:002019-11-01T07:26:44.725-07:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of November 4, 2019</strong></span><br />
<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
This week we will take a look at Act II of <em>The Crucible</em>. 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.<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English</u></strong><br />
This week we will discuss Act II of <em>MacBeth</em>. 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.<br />
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<strong><u>12th English</u></strong><br />
This week we will work together on Act II of <em>MacBeth</em>. 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.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-36637189874670161782019-10-21T05:17:00.005-07:002019-10-21T05:17:38.138-07:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of October 21, 2019</strong></span><br />
<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
This week we will continue our work with Arthur Miller's <em>The Crucible</em>. 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 <em>The Crucible</em>.<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English</u></strong><br />
This week we will continue our work with Shakespeare's <em>MacBeth</em>. 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 <em>MacBeth</em>.<br />
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<strong><u>12th English</u></strong><br />
This week we will continue our work with Shakespeare's <em>MacBeth</em>. 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 <em>MacBeth</em>.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-45356266043391501002019-10-11T07:02:00.006-07:002019-10-11T07:02:59.637-07:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of October 14, 2019</strong></span><br />
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<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
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, <em>The Crucible. </em> Make sure you bring with you volume two of your literature workbooks. We will continue with <em>The Crucible</em> on Thursday and Friday.<br />
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<strong><u>12th English/12th Academic English</u></strong><br />
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, <em>The Tragedy of MacBeth</em>. 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 <em>MacBeth</em> on Thursday and Friday.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-45169531523827523392019-10-08T09:21:00.005-07:002019-10-08T09:21:46.169-07:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of October 7, 2019</strong></span><br />
<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
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.<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English</u></strong><br />
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.<br />
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<strong><u>12th English</u></strong><br />
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.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-25363005688366407542019-09-30T04:53:00.006-07:002019-09-30T04:53:52.704-07:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of September 30, 2019</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><u>2019 Homecoming Spirit Week!!!</u></span></div>
<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
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!<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English/12th English</u></strong><br />
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.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-71258811187669315352019-09-23T04:59:00.004-07:002019-09-23T04:59:58.943-07:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of September 23, 2019</strong></span><br />
<strong><u>12th English</u></strong><br />
This week we will wrap up our look at <em>Beowulf</em>. 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.<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English</u></strong><br />
On Monday you and your group will present your work from the <em>Beowulf</em> 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.<br />
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<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
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.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-33419362629959287172019-09-16T05:39:00.000-07:002019-09-16T05:39:52.316-07:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of September 16, 2019</strong></span><br />
<u><strong>12th English</strong></u><br />
This week we will continue or look at <em>Beowulf</em>. 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.<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English</u></strong><br />
You will turn in your Exile writing at the start of class on Monday. We will continue our work on <em>Beowulf</em> 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 <em>Beowulf</em>.<br />
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<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
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!Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-50409929872925326422019-09-06T07:00:00.003-07:002019-09-06T07:00:31.820-07:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Week of September 10, 2019</b></span><br />
<b><u>12th English</u></b><br />
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 <i>Beowulf</i>. Don't forget that your news article writing is due on Thursday!<br />
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<b><u>12th Academic English</u></b><br />
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 <i>Beowulf</i>. Don't forget to work on your Exile Paper, due on Monday, September 16th.<br />
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<b><u>11th Academic English</u></b><br />
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.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-47193629994007293482019-09-03T05:49:00.001-07:002019-09-03T05:49:07.302-07:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of September 3, 2019</strong></span><br />
<em><strong>Welcome Back!!!</strong></em><br />
<strong><u>12th English</u></strong><br />
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.<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English</u></strong><br />
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.<br />
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<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
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.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-84931515761593803652019-05-20T06:00:00.002-07:002019-05-20T06:00:12.187-07:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of May 20, 2019</strong></span><br />
<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
This week we will continue our look at Steinbeck's <em>Of Mice and Men</em>. 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!!!<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic English/12th Honors English</u></strong><br />
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!!!!<br />
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<strong><u>SAT Prep</u></strong><br />
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.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-50912418873598440032019-05-06T07:02:00.000-07:002019-05-06T07:02:06.412-07:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of April 29, 2019</strong></span><br />
<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
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.<br />
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<strong><u>12th Honors/Academic English</u></strong><br />
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.<br />
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<strong><u>SAT Prep</u></strong><br />
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.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-59507866069273152572019-05-06T07:01:00.003-07:002019-05-06T07:01:54.059-07:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of May 6, 2019</strong></span><br />
<u><strong>11th Academic English</strong></u><br />
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.<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic/Honors English</u></strong><br />
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.<br />
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<strong><u>SAT Prep</u></strong><br />
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.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289021914374147881.post-26065898489032406402019-04-22T04:52:00.001-07:002019-04-22T04:52:03.722-07:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Week of April 22, 2019</strong></span><br />
<strong><u>11th Academic English</u></strong><br />
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.<br />
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<strong><u>12th Academic/Honors English</u></strong><br />
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!<br />
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<strong><u>SAT Prep</u></strong><br />
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.Mr. Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187634124597920001noreply@blogger.com