Tuesday, September 10, 2013

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP
1. Silent Reading: Please bring something to class each time!
2. Information Writing
-brief background on what 'makes' info writing...what it IS and is NOT
-read example of 'Barbershop Quartet' info writing, paying attention to how paragraphs deviate from quotes to reflections...
-view 60 Minutes FOOTBALL ISLAND as example of info writing...discuss
-due on Monday: your own info writing example-Interview someone who has overcome the odds!
3. Vocab test is on Thursday

ENGLISH 12
1. Silent Reading
2. Vocabulary
-finish defining the words
-as classwork/review, work on attaching 'Google Images' and explanations to ten of your words
-your test will be on MONDAY

HONORS ENGLISH
1. silent reading
2. BEOWULF
-quick written responses on nature of evil in our world AND arrogance...
-read background in our books on Anglo Saxon period
-briefly begin historical context notes on BEOWULF
-you do not need to read section one...we will finish notes next time,and begin reading
3. Prepare for your vocab test on Thursday!

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