Orange Day

COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH
1. Paper due on "traditions"
2. "In the Twilight:" The story was to be read for today. We took notes on the story and discussed the "bigger picture" of making inferences about characters.
3. OWL test will be FIRST THING on Wednesday. We should have had it today....

ENGLISH 12
1. OWL test will be first thing on Wednesday
2. We got new vocabulary words today. There will be a test on Friday.
3. "Thank you for smoking:" We began this movie in the context of persuasive writing and argumentation you will be doing this year. Be sure to be taking notes on the film. There will be a test and a paper due on it.

HONORS ENGLISH
1. Point Question, Connect was taught as a way to respond to literature
2. "A&P:" We read this story and discussed the idea of "perceptions" in literature. We "PQCd" to the story and went around to share. There is a response due on Wednesday:

"A&P is largely a story of perception...meaning that what Sammy 'perceives' affects his decision to be rational (in his mind) or irrational (perhaps in our mind). Explain how Sammy's perceptions are the impetus for him to make the decisions he makes in the story. HOw does what he 'sees' affect his actions? Furthermore, you should address the question as to if he made a foolish (or not foolish) decision based on these perceptions. As always, use evidence and quotes...."