In Context

Friday, May 2, 2008

Week of May 5, 2008

English 12 AP/GT~Periods 2 and 3~Literary Analysis of British and World Literature, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing, Preparation for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam, Independent Literary Criticism and MLA Research

  • AP Testing--May 5-16
  • English Literature & Composition AP Exam--Thursday, May 8
  • Independent AP English Review
  • Independent reading of The Things They Carried (1990) by Tim O'Brien due for comprehension test (200 pts.)
  • Independent completion of 12AP/GT Course Brochure (200 pts.)
  • Independent completion of Final Student Reflection (200 pts.)
  • Senior Exams--May 14, 19, & 20
  • CHS Graduation 2008--May 22

English 11 Honors~Periods 4A and 4B~Themes in American Literature, Daybook and Creative Writing, College Prep Composition with 6+1 Writing Traits, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the PSAT and SAT Tests, MLA Research Mastery

  • AP Testing--May 5-16
  • The Scarlet Letter (1850) Characterization/Quotes/Symbols/Themes chart (100 pts.) due day of final test; completion of final test on The Scarlet Letter in 4A class only--Wednesday, 4.07.08 (Quotes & Essays--100)
  • MLA Research Paper Topics & Academic Sources (50 pts.) due--Fiction as Persuasion: Promoting Change in America (Choose an approved American author and work by that author to analyze)
  • Writing Effective Thesis Statements
  • In-Class American Literature Anthology Readings
  • VW Tests--Units 10 & 11--Students should check 11H course calendars for revised dates determined by each class last week
  • VW Units 12 & 13 Introduction
  • HW--Independent reading of Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2005) by Jonathan Foer due for final exam in June