English 10: Oct. 18-22

Well, one quarter is already passed. Grades come out soon. If they aren't what you were hoping, it's not to late to change the end result. Remember, participate in class, turn in every assignment, study, and try not to procrastinate, and you will be rewarded for your efforts.

This will prove another busy week. My A Day classes will only see me once, since I have Promethean Board training on Thursday, so we'll have to work extra fast to get all our goals accomplished. B Day students will lose a day, too, since Friday is the Poetry Out Loud Workshop.
Wish our winners luck in preparing for the regional competition in November!

• I'll be reviewing sentence structure with all my tenth grade classes.
• We'll also read a number of Native American myths and compare them with other familiar stories.
• On the days I am away, you'll have a reading review of Native American literature and Of Plymouth Plantation, so bring your literature books. 
• Also, don't forget that October is my tradition narrative-writing month. I'll be talking to you soon about a holiday narrative competition.

See you soon!

APEnglish Literature 12: October 11-15

Welcome back APEs!
And happy Spirit Week!
Despite the festivities planned for this week, we still have a mound of work to complete, though this weeks work shouldn't seem so overwhelming as some past weeks.

• Bring your Hamlet book to class each day, as we will be reading it and discussing it in depth.
• We will be watching some clips from the Kenneth Branagh version of this play in class and discuss his interpretations of various characters.
• We will complete more multiple choice practices with excerpts from Hamlet.
• And as a culminating project, you will write two in-class timed essays on Hamlet, though this activity will probably not be until next week.

And of course we will have the usual Friday vocabulary quiz. This week study the SAT M words.
Again, welcome back...Don't forget don your black! Monday is BLACKOUT day.
Mrs. SO

English 12: October 11-15

Welcome back, Seniors!
I trust you had a restful holiday and are ready to get back into the swing of things. Since this is the final week of this grading period, it is especially important that you complete all your assignments. We have much to learn this week:

• We will continue our study of the history of Britain and Celtic origins. Note the link in my sidebar. This is the same PPT I am using in class, so you can review it for the coming test.
• We will also read excerpts from Beowulf and another early epic, Gilgamesh. Expect these texts to be on your coming test along with any information on the Anglo-Saxon period and related vocabulary from your textbook.
• All classes are continuing with their vocabulary lessons. All quizzes must be made up this week. Next week all students must be ready for lesson six quiz. 
• Don't forget that ALL work must be made up BEFORE the end of this week. I will be here after school Monday and Wednesday. Arranging a time for make up work is YOUR responsibility.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all again and having a great Spirit Week!
Mrs. SO

Pre-APENGLISH 10: October 11-15

Hello Students,
I hope you had a restful Fall Holiday. Now it's back to the old grind. We have one week left in this quarter, so make the most of the time you have left before the first report card goes out. I have much planned for this week:

• You will be giving your Julius Caesar presentations on Tuesday, so be prepared. Presentations should be no more than 7 minutes long. 
• Expect a test on the Parts Of Speech this this week.
• You will be introduced to early American Literature, including Native American myths.
• You will review sentence structure.
• You will continue with your vocabulary study. By the end of the week, all classes will have taken quiz five and should be prepared for quiz six next week.
• You MUST arrange to make up any missing work before this week is over. I will be here after school on Monday and Wednesday. Remember, scheduling make up work is YOUR responsibility, not mine. 

Again, welcome back! Let's work together to make this a fun and educational week.
Mrs. SO

English 10: October 11-15

Hello Students,
I hope you had a restful Fall Holiday. Now it's back to the old grind. We have one week left in this quarter, so make the most of the time you have left before the first report card goes out. I have much planned for this week:

• If you haven't yet taken your Parts of Speech test, expect that early this week.
• You will be introduced to early American Literature, including Native American myths.
• You will review sentence structure.
• You will continue with your vocabulary study. By the end of the week, all classes will have taken quiz five and should be prepared for quiz six next week.
• You MUST arrange to make up any missing work before this week is over. I will be here after school on Monday and Wednesday. Remember, scheduling make up work is YOUR responsibility, not mine. 

Again, welcome back! Let's work together to make this a fun and educational week.
Mrs. SO