It's second semester! I'm looking forward to Gatsby, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, many American short stories, and plenty of current events articles. Later in the semester, you'll write a research paper about a profession of your choice, and end with a narrative essay (which can be used as a college essay).
This short week, we'll review the final, debate the articles for the outline portion, and read Huckleberry Finn. There will be no vocab quiz this week; we'll start up again next week.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Receive vocabulary list for next week. Go over final and debate the issue from the article, view samples. Grammar: the dash. Huck Finn discussion questions. Read Huckleberry Finn in class.
Due: n/a
Homework: Read Huckleberry Finn,Chapter 18 (pages 105-117)
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: Journal warm-up. NO QUIZ UNTIL NEXT WEEK. Go over multiple choice portion of final. Huck Finn check-in and reading. Read and debate/discussion based on other class' current event from the final.
Due: Huckleberry Finn, Chapter 18
Homework:
Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 19-22, pages 118-146. There will be 5 Huck Finn questions on the quiz next week!
Be ready to discuss the chapters next class:
What is Mark Twain implying about entertainers (actors, writers, etc.), our need for entertainment, and how to capture the interest of a crowd?
FRIDAY: No school for students - professional day for teachers and staff.
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