1 and 2 Periods: Week of 4/14-4/18

I hope you enjoyed your Spring Break!  We have 6 weeks remaining and a lot of things to do.  We are continuing to prepare for the EOCT on 5/15 and 5/16 as well as starting our Poetry and Non-Fiction Units.  Each student will be creating a Poetry Anthology in honor of April's National Poetry Month.  Please check my blog often for updates, important links, and handouts.

Monday 4/14

1. EOCT Prep
2. Turn in Romeo and Juliet Mini-Projects - Projects will be accepted until Thursday.  Please remember that 15 points will be deducted each day late!
3. New Vocab #13 - Squares due Friday, quiz on Friday
4. Poetry Unit and Non-Fiction Pre-Tests
5. Define Poetry Unit terms - Download poetry_terms_spring_08.doc 
6. Poetry Anthology Project - Download Poetry_Anthology.pdf 

Tuesday 4/15

1. EOCT Prep
2. Vocab #13 Review
3. Poetry Anthology Project Review
4. Poetry Introduction - Download poetry_unit_pp.ppt 
5. "Cynthia in the Snow" Explication - "Cynthia in the Snow" , Poetry Analysis Worksheet

Wednesday 4/16 - LAB DAY

1. Work on Poetry Anthology Project
2. Alternative assignments will be provided for students who do not work on projects.

Thursday 4/17

1. EOCT Prep
2. Vocab #13 Review
3. Continue Analysis of "Cynthia in the Snow"
4. Poe's "The Raven" (940)
5. Shakespeare's "The Seven Stages of Man" (945) - Complete worksheet.
6. Rosetti's "Uphill" (926) and Myers' "Summer" (927) - Complete questions #1-6 on page 927.  This assignment may be completed for homework if not finished in class.

Friday 4/18 - LAB DAY

1. Vocab #13 Quiz moved to Monday 4/21
2. Turn in ALL homework assignments
3. Work on Anthology Project
4. Alternative assignments will be provided for students who do not work on projects.