16 November 2010  Thought for the Day:  "Promise me you'll always remember:  you're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." -- Christopher Robin to Pooh


Period 1
English 10 CP  Today, the students performed the skits they prepared from Act I; afterwards, we continued reading Act II scene i of Julius Caesar.  Please be familiar with Brutus's soliloquy where he mulls over his decision to kill Caesar -- he compares Caesar's ambition (the ladder of success) to an adder (a poisonous snake).  This scene is also important for the power play between Cassius and Brutus.  Note the three times Brutus overrides Cassius's suggestions.

Homework due tomorrow, Wednesday, 11-17-2010>define 10 new vocabulary words and write two sentences for each word.

Period 4
English 10 CP  Today, the students took a test on Act I of Julius Caesar.

Homework due tomorrow, Wednesday, 11-17-2010>define 10 new vocabulary words and write two sentences for each word.

Period 3
English 12 CP  Word of the day:  REPREHENSIBLE
Today, the students completed an in-class essay writing on one of the Canterbury Tales.

Homework for tomorrow, Wednesday, 11-17-2010>study for the word quiz tomorrow; know words from placid to reprehensible.  Also, you need to decide soon on a title that you will be reading for your second quarter independent reading.

Period 6
English 12 CP  Today, the students continued reading Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and finished Part I.  We also had time to learn about Sir Gawain's shield and his preparations for his journey to the Green Chapel.

Homework for Thursday, 11-18-2010>Prepare your thoughts for the in-class essay writing.  Also, please decide on a title for your outside reading for the second quarter.

Have a great night!  See you tomorrow.