10 Days Left!

Between now and Sunday, I'd like you to read seven passages and for each identify one fitting tone word, one literary device, and two literary elements. I'd like you to do one or two a day.

In the meantime, just think how much easier things will be after May 5th. Put in the work now, so we can all relax later.

Please see this inspirational training montage. I'd like you all to interpret as an allegory for the next ten days.

Poetry Recital

I know I've been putting it off, but we need to complete the poetry recitals. Be prepared to read either tomorrow or after break.

Save the date!

Wednesday April 27th at 2:15 in the EVL Mr. Hampton will be speaking with us in relation to the novels we've just read. Be sure to arrange plans accordingly. Of course, if you can't come it's your loss!

You can use this timer

Time yourself.

Timing

Time yourself reading and writing about with this poem (40 minutes).

Time yourself reading and writing about this poem (40 minutes).

For each assignment incorporate, two literary elements, one literary device and explain how it contributes to the meaning of the poem.

Have these completed by Thursday.

Twelfth Night

This week you must see our school's production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. It offers an interesting counterpoint to Hamlet, written that same year. You should read a little about the play. If you like you can watch a recent film version here.

This week you are to finish your novels by Friday. By Wednesday you are to have watched either an interview with Toni Morrison or Edwidge Danticat - and write a blog that somehow links statements made in the interview with your reading of their respective novels.

Likewise, by Friday you must have one blog that deals with the end of the novel.