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