B1 10th Lit/Comp
- As a class, read and discuss “The American Idea” by Theodore H. White (p. 240-6)
- Independently or with neighbors, do p. 247 #1-7: DUE AT END OF CLASS TODAY
- Even if you work with neighbors, everyone needs to turn in their own answers on their own paper
B3 American Lit
- Unit 6 Intro: New Voices, New Frontiers (1970-Present)
- Read p. 1276-1281 as class; watch and discuss Essential Questions Across Time video
- “Onomatopoeia” by William Safire
- Read and discuss p. 1376-1380 and discuss p. 1380 #1-4 as class
- Begin today, finish for homework: Choose a word or phrase in English that you find interesting, odd, or funny. Research the history of the word: its first appearance in the language and changes in its meaning. In an informative essay, explain your research. Use a mixture of scholarly diction, familiar diction, and idiomatic expressions. Cite your sources.
B4 Creative Writing
- This week: Myths, legends, and fairy tales
- Mentor text: “Ashputtle” purple books p. 852
- Assignment: Write a 750-word myth, legend, or fairy tale. It can be original or you can put your own original twist on an existing story.
- Agenda:
- Tuesday: Mentor text, begin working on assignment
- Thursday: Work on assignment; Assignment due at 3:00 Thursday, no extra time will be given (Late = 0)
- Friday: Readings of this week’s assignment
