Capstone and Independent Reading

Hello All,

This week students are finishing their research for the Capstone Project.  Honors will be expected to complete this assignment before we get back from Spring Break, while on level will be composing the project in class together.

After we come back from Spring Break students will be completing an Independent Reading Project.

In Honors:
For this project, they were asked to choose a book from the list of books that have appeared on the AP Lit test, found here, so that they will be more well-read and better prepared for that test, if they should choose to take it.  As such, the list is large and some of the texts are on varied maturity levels.

In On Level:
For this project, students were asked to choose a book that they want to read as reading more promotes better literacy and raises vocabulary and lexile levels just through the act of reading.

For everyone:
If you have any concerns with your child's choice, please let both of us know so that they can choose another book.

Students are expected to bring this text with them to class on Monday when we return from Spring Break.

Happy Thursday!

Capstone Project and Independent Reading

Hello All, This week students are finishing their research for the Capstone Project. Honors will be expected to complete this assignment before we get back from Spring Break, while on level will be composing the project in class together. After we come back from Spring Break students will be completing an Independent Reading Project. In Honors: For this project, they were asked to choose a book from the list of books that have appeared on the AP Lit test, found here, so that they will be more well-read and better prepared for that test, if they should choose to take it. As such, the list is large and some of the texts are on varied maturity levels. In On Level: For this project, students were asked to choose a book that they want to read as reading more promotes better literacy and raises vocabulary and lexile levels just through the act of reading. For everyone: If you have any concerns with your child's choice, please let both of us know so that they can choose another book. Students are expected to bring this text with them to class on Monday when we return from Spring Break. Happy Thursday!

Fast approaching Spring Break

Hello All!

As we look forward to Spring Break, here's a head's up of upcoming assignments and expectations.

Honors: 

• Our Poisonwood Bible Socratic Seminar is Monday, come to class with a physical copy of your answers.
• The Poisonwood Bible MWDS is due Tuesday.
• The Poisonwood Bible Test is on Tuesday.
• The Vocabulary Test covering units 1-4 is Wednesday.
• Your next step, including all previous steps, in the Capstone Project is due Wednesday.
• We'll be starting Doll House before we leave.  We'll be reading from the textbook in class, and there will be a copy-write free version on the Resources Page.  You will have a MWDS and a test when we return.
• We will be starting our reading circles (independent reading, but from a list) when we get back, so you'll need a copy of your text on Monday when we return.

On Level:

• Your Vocabulary Test Covering units 1-4 is Wednesday.
• Your next step, including all previous steps, in the Capstone Project is due Wednesday.
• We'll be starting Doll House before we leave.  We'll be reading from the textbook in class, and there will be a copy-write free version on the Resources Page.  You will have a test when we return.
• We will be starting our reading circles (independent reading) when we get back, so you'll need a copy of your text on Monday when we return.

Happy Friday!

This week and while I'm gone

Hello All,

As we've discussed in class, on Thursday you'll be going over Unit 4 Vocab from the Resources Page and continuing to work on your draft.  On Friday you'll be completing the Unit 4 crossword that you already have and continuing to work on your draft. 

Some reminders is that if you are writing a poem, you'll need to include *poetic devices* (you can choose from the whole list).  If you're writing a story, you'll need to include specifically *figurative language and/or sound devices*. 

Your final drafts are due Sunday night on turnitin.com.

I'm looking forward to reading your amazing stories on Monday in class.