APEnglish 12 Week Four

Good morning APEs,

As I said to my other 12th graders, September is almost upon us, and it seems the year is flying by. We've made so great strides so far, but the real work is still ahead of us. I have a number of things planned for this week, so be prepared for some hard, but hopefully enjoyable work.

• First we will finish our discussion of How to Read Literature Like a Professor, so I hope you all bring your initial analyses of Katherine Mansfield's "The Garden Party" to class on Tuesday. We'll be discussing that text in depth, and then you will hone your rough thoughts into your first real analytical essay this year. 
• We will also continue rendering texts and finding those words, phrases and sentences that squeeze their essence into a compact ball. 
• We also will begin looking at AP-style multiple choice. So be prepared to put your best reading caps on, since the MC questions are a general test of how well you read not just the lines, but between them and beyond them.
• And now that we have our analytical eyes focused, we'll test our visions with a short story boot camp. Be prepared to read, analyze, discuss, and write about a number of short stories over the next couple of weeks.
• Oh, and if that isn't enough, Poetry Out Loud class competition is just around the corner, so get those poems memorized and practice reciting with style. Competition is tentatively set for September 10th and 14th.

Have a great week!
Mrs. SO

English 12 Week FOUR

Good Morning everyone!

This year is FLYING by! It seems we just got here, and it's already been a month!

I have much planned for this week.

• We are going to continue with our study of The Lord of the Flies, and in that spirit, we will test our survival skills with a hopefully fun activity.
• We are also continuing with our vocabulary lessons. Quiz on lesson two this Thursday, so don't for get to study.
• Your college entrance/personal essays are also due this week.
• And, because I know there are still some areas of weakness, we will review some grammar rules that seem to be troublesome: irregular verbs and verb tenses and agreement.
• Oh, and don't for get Poetry Out Loud Competition for your class is  September 13, so get those poems memorized and practice reciting with flare!

Have a great week!
Mrs. SO

Pre-APEnglish 10 Week FOUR

Greetings students!
Time is flying by! There is much on the agenda for this week. 

• We'll be continuing our study of the parts of speech. Expect quizzes along the way. 
• Don't forget to bring your vocabulary workbooks each day so we can review and be prepared for this week's quiz on lesson two. 
• Also we will continue our reading and discussion of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. You will be asked to read some chapters at home, so if you don't have a book, you can use this online version

English 10 Week Four

Greetings students!
Time is flying by! There is much on the agenda for this week. 

• We'll be continuing our study of the parts of speech. Expect quizzes along the way. 
• Don't forget to bring your vocabulary workbooks each day so we can review and be prepared for this week's quiz on lesson two. 
• Also we will continue our reading and discussion of The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. You will be asked to read some chapters at home, so if you don't have a book, you can use this online version: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass E-Text

Senior Meeting

There will be a senior meeting at the beginning of 3rd block on Wednesday, Aug. 25. Report to your class for a quick roll call and then proceed to the auditorium. Mr. Bob Watson will discuss several things with you, and I will take up any name forms you have not yet returned and discuss class colors, flowers, t-shirts, etc. with you.

See you then!

Mrs. SO

English 12 Week THREE

Good Monday morning, everyone!

We have much planned for this week:

• Poetry Out Loud class competition is fast approaching, and each of you needs to select and memorize at least one poem from the POL Ethology.
• Your college entrance essays rough drafts and final drafts are due this week, so if you forgot to print out that rough draft, do it before class on Wednesday.
• And we musn't leave out our literature. We'll be reading and discussing Lord of the Flies. If you don't have a copy for home use, use the online versions you can find HERE.
• Oh, and don't forget to study for your vocabulary quizzes; it's on lesson one in your vocabulary book.

So much to do...so little time....


See you soon!


Mrs. SO

APEnglish 12 Week THREE

Good Monday morning, everyone!

We have much planned for this week:

• Poetry Out Loud class competition is fast approaching, and each of you needs to select and memorize at least one poem from the POL Ethology.
• Your college entrance essays are due this week, so if you forgot to print out that final draft, do it before class on Tuesday.
• And we musn't leave out our literature. We'll finish up our reading like professors project and write an analysis of "The Garden Party," which you can find in your HtRLLaP books.
• You will also turn in one of your summer reading projects this week and they other in before the end of September, so don't forget to work on those. 
• Oh, and don't forget to study for your vocabulary quiz on Friday; it's on the B-C words on your SAT word list.

So much to do...so little time....


See you soon!


Mrs. SO

Pre-APEnglish 10 Week THREE

Good Monday morning, everyone!

We have much planned for this week:

• Poetry Out Loud class competition is fast approaching, and each of you needs to select and memorize at least one poem from the POL Ethology.
• We will have a quiz on lesson one in your vocabulary book and do the "Wordbusting [sic]" activities for lesson two. (Ask me what [sic] means.)
• We will continue with our study of the parts of speech. Expect a quiz on each part of speech with a test on all of them by the end of next week. 
• And we musn't leave out our literature. Yes, we'll continue reading and discussing The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. 
• You will also turn in one of your summer reading projects this week and they other in two weeks, so don't forget to work on those. 
• Oh, and I'll show you an essay contest I want you to enter. There's a link to it on my sidebar for it--the "This I Believe" essay. Entry is options, but the essay is not, so happy writing. These essays will be due soon. I'll give you more details this week.

So much to do...so little time....


See you soon!


Mrs. SO

English 10 Week THREE

Good Monday morning, everyone!

We have much planned for this week:

• Poetry Out Loud class competition is fast approaching, and each of you needs to select and memorize at least one poem from the POL Ethology.
• We will have a quiz on lesson one in your vocabulary book and do the "Wordbusting [sic]" activities for lesson two. (Ask me what [sic] means.)
• We will continue with our study of the parts of speech. Expect a quiz on each part of speech with a test on all of them by the end of next week.
• And we musn't leave out our literature. Yes, we'll continue reading and discussing The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.

So much to do...so little time....

See you soon!

Mrs. SO

Week Two English 12

There is much on the agenda for this week. We'll begin reading Lord of Flies and discussing it in class. Also we will start our study of allusions and vocabulary.

You will need to select a topic for a College Entrance Essay that you will be writing. We will look at some samples in class. Also, you'll need to select a poem from the Poetry Out Loud Ethology for the class competition.

I'm looking forward to a great week. See you Monday!

Week Two APEnglish 12

Wow...so much to do and so little time! This will be a busy week. In addition to completing chapters 10-26 of How to Read Literature Like a Professor, we will be delving into college entrance essays and memorizing poems from the Poetry Out Loud Ethology. We'll also begin looking at allusions and tackling that SAT vocabulary list.

Your summer reading deadlines are approaching, so don't forget those assignments. 

See you Tuesday!

Pre-APEnglish 10 Week Two

Now that we have passed with the formalities of the new school year, let us move on to larger things. This week I hope to accomplish a number of activities in class. Everyone should visit the Poetry Out Loud Ethology and select a poem to recite in the classroom competition. We also will be writing and sharing some original poetry.

Most of you did fairly well on the reading diagnostic you took last week, but there were enough questions missed to warrant a review of the test. We will also begin a quick review of the parts of speech and begin vocabulary lessons, so be sure to bring those workbooks to class. Also, we will introduce and begin reading and discussing William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

I'm looking forward to a great week!

English 10 Week Two

It was really great meeting all of you and getting acquainted last week. This week I have several things planned. I'd like everyone to choose a poem for the class competition level of Poetry Out Loud. Be sure to peruse the anthology page.

I also plan to finish reviewing the reading diagnostic test you took last week. We'll also be doing some review of the parts of speech and practice in our grammar workbooks as well as beginning the first unit in vocabulary, so be sure to bring those workbooks to class each day.

As for literature, we will continue reading The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass and discussing it in class. Be prepared to be quizzed on the novel or on any of the grammar or vocabulary we study this week. 

Attention NCTHS SENIORS

Here are links to the Official Name Form and the Letter to Parents about senior fees.

I was told that the magazine salesperson may not be willing to work with us if he doesn't think we have enough time or interest. I will let you know more about this later.

See you soon!

Mrs. SO

Welcome to Mrs. SO's English 12 Literature and Composition Class!

Welcome to Mrs. SO's English 12 Literature and Composition Class!

I will be adding a blog entry each week to keep you updated on class events. Be sure to check here each weekend.

For the first week, we will be familiarizing ourselves with the class procedures and expectations as well as evaluating our reading skills and delving into our summer reading assignments.


Below is a list of links to  handouts that you might need in my class. Later I will be adding links to a Moodle page as well.

Happy first week of school! I am really looking forward to our learning together this year!

Mrs. SO


Classroom Procedures and Policies
Syllabus
250 Toughest SAT Words (vocabulary)

Welcome to Mrs. SO's Pre-APEnglish 10!

Welcome to Mrs. SO's English 10 Literature and Composition Class!

I will be adding a blog entry each week to keep you updated on class events. Be sure to check here each weekend.

For the first week, we will be familiarizing ourselves with the class procedures and expectations as well as evaluating our reading skills and delving into our summer reading assignments.


Below is a list of links to  handouts that you might need in my class. Later I will be adding links to a Moodle page as well.

Happy first week of school! I am really looking forward to our learning together this year!

Mrs. SO


Classroom Procedures and Policies
Syllabus
Summer Reading Assignment for The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Summer Reading Assignment for The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Welcome to Mrs. SO's English 10

Welcome to Mrs. SO's English 10 Literature and Composition Class!

I will be adding a blog entry each week to keep you updated on class events. Be sure to check here each weekend.

For the first week, we will be familiarizing ourselves with the class procedures and expectations as well as evaluating our reading skills and delving into our summer reading assignments.


Below is a list of links to  handouts that you might need in my class. Later I will be adding links to a Moodle page as well.

Happy first week of school! I am really looking forward to our learning together this year!

Mrs. SO


Classroom Procedures and Policies
Syllabus

Welcome to APEnglish 12

 Welcome to Mrs. SO's APEnglish Literature and Composition Class!

I will be adding a blog entry each week to keep you updated on class events. Be sure to check here each weekend.

For the first week, we will be concentrating on active reading and reading like professors. I will also explain your summer reading assignment.

Below is a list of links to assignments and other handouts that you might need in my class. Later I will be adding links to a Moodle page as well.

Happy first week of school! I am really looking forward to our learning together this year!

Mrs. SO





Syllabus 
Personal Essay Guidelines and Examples
Open-ended Questions from previous APE Literature tests
Major Works Data Sheet (Blank)
Glossary of Literary Terms
How to Read Literature Like a Professor Assignment

250 Toughest SAT Words (Vocabulary)