Thought for the day:  "A day without sunshine is like, you know, night."  Steve Martin


3 March 2011


English 12 CP  WORD OF THE DAY:  meager


Period 3  Today, we reviewed the reflective essay common task.  Due date for your rough draft is Monday, 3-14-2011.  We have a sign-up sheet for refreshments for our research paper celebration on Tuesday, 3-3.  Tomorrow, there will be an assembly with Mr. Kelly to discuss the portfolio presentation process.  HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!


Period 6  Today, the class sat in on a presentation by guest speaker Dr Al Silverstein, a Holocaust survivor.  There is no class tomorrow, so have a great week-end and I will see you on Monday!


English 10 CP


Period 4  We attended an assembly for "Pennies for Pasta".


Period 1  I explained the process for completing your outside reading assignment, including how to go about composing a thesis statement when writing about a theme in literature.  Tomorrow, we will begin a lesson in persuasive writing, in preparation for your next common task.


Have a good night!