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Posted: November 1, 2011

November 1st

English 122 - intro class to Hamlet.  Discussion on iambic pentameter, 9 characteristics of Shakespearian tragedies, and the four storylines in the play.  We looked at Polonius's advice to his son.   English 112B - we have completed Act I of Macbeth

Posted: October 30, 2011

Important Note for Grade 12

Any student who missed The Old Man and The Sea in-class assignment on Thursday will be writing it in my classroom tomorrow (October 31st) at 11:45.

Posted: October 26, 2011

October 26th

English 122 - in-class The Old Man and the Sea assignment is tomorrow; Article of the Week is due Friday English 112B - we have completed Act I Scene iii of Macbeth   Food For Thought: A book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it, or explore an explosive idea without fear it will go off in your face.  It is one of the few havens remaining where a man's mind can get both provocation and privacy.  ~Edward P. Morgan  

Posted: October 24, 2011

October 24

English 122 - article of the week attached; due Friday English 112B - wonder essay due tomorrow
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Posted: October 19, 2011

October 19th

English 122 - finish reading the novel for Monday   English 112B - essay due Tuesday; be sure to follow MLA format

Posted: October 18, 2011

October 18th

English 122 - read pages 51 - 75 of your novel for tomorrow                   - there is NO Article of the Week this week   English 112B - first revised draft of your essay should be complete

Posted: October 17, 2011

October 17th

English 122 - essays were due today                   - read pages 51 - 75 of your novel for Wednesday   English 112B - complete your first draft of your essay's conclusion

Posted: October 14, 2011

English 122 Essay Information

“The Snows of Kilimanjaro”    Essay “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” deals with the theme of regret.  Define regret.  Look up a quote concerning regret and using it as the jumping off point, write a 3 page personal essay discussing regret.   Your essay MUST: ·               Be typed.  Font 12.  Times New Roman.  Double spaced. ·               Provide a works cited page for definition, quote, short story references, and any other source of information. ·               Follow MLA format. Scoring:  MLA Format = 20 Spelling/Mechanics = 30 Content =  50                                                                              Total:  100 PLAGIARISM WILL RESULT IN A MARK OF 0% LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL RESULT IN -10% PER DAY    Citation for the short story:  Hemingway, Ernest. The Snows of Kilimanjaro. Scribner: New York, NY. 1995.                                                                 Essay Due:      October 17, 2010

Posted: October 12, 2011

October 12th

English 122 - regret essay due the 17th                  - complete questions for The Old Man and the Sea                  - read pages 26 - 50 for Friday   English 112B - we started our personal essays today; come to class with your two wonders selected

Posted: October 11, 2011

October 11

English 122 - pages 9 - 25 of The Old Man and The Sea read                   - Article of the Week due Friday                   - regret essay due October 17   English 112B - students completed in-class Book Club assignment and passed in storyboards and Public Service Announcements   PLEASE NOTE THAT SCHOOL PICTURE ORDERS ARE DUE BACK ON 0CTOBER 21ST

Posted: October 10, 2011

English 122 - Article of the Week #5

Read the article.  Show clear evidence of close reading.  Write your one page response.   This is a serious article that pertains to many of you.  You should not take its content lightly.
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Posted: October 7, 2011

October 7

English 122 - regret essay assigned; due October 17   English 112B - public service video due on Tuesday                    - Book Club assignment in class on Tuesday

Posted: October 3, 2011

October 3

English 122 - complete reading of Hemingway story                  - Article of the Week 4 due Friday   English 112B - public service announcement group project underway                     - continue with Book Club reading
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Posted: October 3, 2011

October 2 - Article of the Week #4

Make sure you are showing evidence of close reading.  Due this Friday.
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Posted: September 30, 2011

September 30

English 122 - complete your "Hills Like White Elephants" assignment (attached).  The text itself was added yesterday.   English 112B  - continue your Book Club reading                       - be prepared to work on your Public Service Announcement in class on Monday
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