Honors Parallel Reading

Hello all,

I've had several parents point out the difficulty of obtaining a copy of the Iliad in the time frame provided.  Thank you.  What we've done (and we discussed this in class today), is pushed the Iliad back a week and are giving the students a group assignment that was originally planned for the week after.  Please get your copy of the Iliad as soon as possible--we'll start working with it on the 20th.  We are only reading selections from it, but it is a great novel to have read in preparation for the AP exams.

I'll also let you know what the other parallel reading book is by next week so you can go ahead and order it in advance of the next unit.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

Parallel Reading

Good afternoon everyone!

Parallel Reading is an assignment that takes place outside of class that goes along with what we're learning in our regular classes.  See below for your parallel reading assignment :)

10th World Lit
Find a copy of your parallel reading assignment here.  Yes, it is long.  Yes, this is a 2 month long assignment.  Make sure you stay on top of your formative deadlines so that your summative deadlines don't become overwhelming.  You'll need your book by Monday, so you'll need to get your permission slip signed before Monday.

Honors 10th World Lit
We will have 2 more parallel readings for this semester.  For our first parallel reading we'll be reading selections from The Iliad by Homer, specifically translated by W. H. D. Rouse.  It is recommend that you get your own copy so you can write/highlight/sticky in your book.  Your first assignment will be given on Monday, so please have your copy (or a copy of the permission to borrow form) by then.

Yearbook Login Problems

Hello all,

This is what tech support said:

1. Make sure you go directly to www.hjedesign.com.  Don't search via google.
2. Make sure your firewall allows you to view www.hjedesign.com.  Add it to your permissions.
3. Make sure your pop up blocker allows www.hjedesign.com.  Add it to your permissions.
4. Make sure your flash player is up to date and allows www.hjedesign.com.  Add it to your permissions.

If you still cannot log in at home, then call tech support and they'll help you out specifically.  1-877-362-7750.  Tell them your a student at Kell High School.  Our school code is 10575.  

Email me at kimberly dot bundschu at cobbk12 dot org if you are still have problems after all of that.

Weekly Update

Hello All,

Progress reports were sent home last week.  Of course, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free.

Honors 10th World Lit:
This week we're completing our Mid Unit Benchmark presentations and will be moving on to reading Gilgamesh.  The background information is linked on the blog.  Come to class prepared! :)

10th World Lit:
This week we're finishing up our posters before presenting our Mid Unit Benchmarks.  A copy of the background powerpoint will be posted on the blog if you want to print it out before class to take notes on while we go through the PPT in class.

Yearbook:
Our first deadline is this Sunday.  I'm attempting to arrange a pizza party to work late next Wednesday after we go over the pages for your final grade.  More information TBA.

Fall Break Extra Credit -- World Lit

Hello all,

All World Literature students are being given the opportunity to complete some extra credit over the course of the Fall Break.

Click here for the options for the assignment.  Please make sure you read all of the instructions and requirements carefully.

Yearbook students have been given an extension on some of their deadlines in lieu of extra credit.  Please see the Yearbook Calendar and note the new deadlines.  However, if they want to participate in the last option on the World Lit Extra, I will put that letter as a 10 point published deadline extra credit.

I hope you have a great break!

Week 6

Hello All,

Progress Reports come out the week we come back from September Break, so make sure you use this week to catch up on whatever you need to in order to get your grades where you want them before the Progress Report.

10th World Lit (Honors and On Level)
This week we're doing targeted practice for the GHSWT and the AP test in a synthesis argument essay.  The articles are available in the classroom only, but the rubric is on the blog.  The deadline for this is on Friday, but there is an incentive for the students to finish by Thursday.

Yearbook
If you are not happy with your grade, you have this week to make your page happen.  We have a couple of more draft deadlines before your pages are due, so use this week to get pictures, interviews, and captions.  If you turn in your page early, you can earn extra credit.

Week 5

Hello all,

This week the World Lit students finished up their first unit.  They'll also have their first vocabulary quiz next Monday.  The link for the first 10 words' flashcards is on the resources page.  Also, if you didn't buy a vocabulary book, they will be on sale in Ms. Coane's room on Monday from 7:45-8:15.

Yearbook has had their first assignment due and some students are 100% on top of their assignments, and some students are not.  They're grades will reflect this.  You can make it up, but you'll have to catch up and quickly to make up for lost time.