Monthly Archives: September 2010

American Literature Honors: 9/24

Due Monday: Vocab Lesson 4 Exercises A-C Coming up: Vocab Quiz 4 Thursday, September 30; test on lessons 3-4 the following week; FYI, we will also be beginning work toward a paper on Sinners in the Hands of an Angry … Continue reading

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American Lit: 9/24

Due Monday: Vocab Lesson 4 Exercises A-C p. 82 #2-3 read p. 85-87, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God; pay attention to how Edwards is being persuasive Coming up: Vocab Quiz 4 Thursday, September 30.

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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

Read p. 84-91 and answer these questions: p. 91–1 (a and b), 2 (a and b),  3 (a and b), 4 (and b); p. 92 1 (a and b), 2, 3 (a and b), 7 You will be writing an … Continue reading

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The Pearl: Chapter 3

Finish reading chapter 3 of The Pearl and answer the questions.

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The Pearl: Chapter 3

Read chapter 3 of The Pearl until you reach page 30; we will read the rest of the chapter and answer the questions in class Monday.

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9/20: Thought for Today

I mentioned this to some of you today, and many of you were surprised. This is something to be aware of. If you are moved to do something about, let me know. I’ll see if I can point you in … Continue reading

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The Pearl Introduction

Starting tomorrow, you will need your copy of The Pearl in class. Copies are available at Barnes and Noble; ask at the cash register and mention our class. Don’t forget your assignment: What is the American dream? Write me at … Continue reading

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AP: Why I Write

Why do you write? From the practical, everyday reasons to the academic and the spiritual, reflect on the many reasons why you write. I encourage you to spend some time thinking about this. Let yourself be honest and vulnerable. As … Continue reading

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AP: upcoming assignments

Due Friday: Lesson 2 Vocab Quiz Due Monday: “Why I Wrote The Crucible” and questions; “Why I Write” blog response (see other post; your response should be posted as a comment) DUE BY 9:00 P.M.! Due Tuesday: Chapter 2 of … Continue reading

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AP: 9/15

Due tomorrow: a careful reading of Elie Wiesel’s “Why I Write” (to p. 27) in The Essay Connection. Vocab quiz 2 Friday or, for those leaving for junior leadership, Thursday!

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