Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Test from within (1984) and tests from without (temptations from devils--Screwtape)

First of all, enjoy your long weekend and don't forget to respect and give thanks to your local veteran on Friday. Perhaps you could attend a cenotaph in the morning or just pause at 11:11.

English 

Finish reading Politics and the English Language and provide 7 points made by Orwell.

Screwtape

Finish reading letter 4 and complete all questions on the handout. Don't forget to also complete journal #1: responding to the poem by Coleridge.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Wow, what wonderful weather today, man! (but also, lest we forget)

English

1984 test tomorrow.
Length of time time 1:10.
Except a mixed bag of nuts: matching, t/f, m/c, quotes, short/long answer. /80

The Screwtape Letters

Finish reading the Preface and answer the four questions in the Preface section of the Discussion Questions.
Read Letter One and don't worry about answering those questions.




Friday, November 4, 2016

Don't tread on my dreams, man!

English

Journals due Monday.

Grad Trans

Attention: module 1-- your portfolios are now marked. Pick them up in my classroom.
Portfolios due Monday.

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Whoa! A day of no rain!

English

Some due dates for you:
Friday: final draft of Narrative Essay.
Monday: 7 journals due
Wednesday: 1984 test.
Maybe bring popcorn tomorrow?

Grad Trans

Portfolio due tomorrow--just joking--it's due on Monday.
In-class final essay due tomorrow though...and your journal #2.


This weather had me feeling like:

Image result for noah's ark flood

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Do not be Afraid...

English 

Tonight you are reading chapter 4 of 1984 and do the questions that apply (1-5 I think).

Grad Trans

The next two days are for your grad portfolio. It is due on Monday! Plan accordingly.


Monday, October 31, 2016

Monday Candy, Costumes and God

English

Chapter 3 and questions.
Get your journals up to date if you have not yet, they are due soon.
Final draft of Narrative Essay due Friday.

Grad Trans

We are working on cover letters tomorrow.
Come prepared.

Thursday, October 27, 2016

1984 and Life after High School

Grad Trans

Bring in a copy of your resume.

English

Read and complete questions for 1984 chapter 2. (questions for ch. 1 if you are in C block).

chapel april 16

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