B1 10th Lit/Comp
- As a class, read and discuss “A Toast to the Oldest Inhabitant: The Weather of New England” by Mark Twain and “The Dog That Bit People” by James Thurber (p. 250-262)
- In pairs or groups, do p. 263 #1-3 (Submit everyone’s names and answers on one paper)
B3 American Lit
- Milestone Test THIS Wednesday AND Thursday (reminders and questions)
- On Wednesday AND Thursday of this week, report to Mr. Teal's room (H4) at 8:05 (Mr. Green will proctor your test in Mr. Teal’s room)
- BE ON TIME!
- You MUST bring your FULLY-CHARGED laptop to test BOTH DAYS
- Remember, the Milestone counts for 20% of your final grade in this course
- Seniors taking American Lit must take the Milestone (you are not exempt)
- Remember to use cited textual evidence in constructed responses even if the question does not ask for it specifically
- USA Test Prep Assignment Group “Milestone Prep (summative grade)”
- Due date: Midnight tonight, will not be accepted late, summative grade
- This is a large assignment group, so use your class time today to work on it. You may work on it at home as well.
B4 Creative Writing
- This week: What’s on your mind?
- Assignment: 800 words, topic and genre of your choice
- Assignment due at 3:00 PM Friday April 29 (will not accept late)
- Agenda:
- Tuesday: Work session
- Friday: Readings/work session (This week’s assignment due at 3:00 PM)
- For Friday’s Reading, you will need to read something you’ve written in this class that you haven’t read before. It can be anything you want.
