"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience."  
--Teihard de Chardin

Word of the day:  banal (adj):  lacking originality, freshness, or novelty; trite

English 12 AP  
Period 1

Class dropped today.  Do not forget, however, that tomorrow is writing day.  Bring your copy of Wuthering Heights and any notes you may have taken during your reading.  You will only have the one class period to respond to the prompt.

English 12 CP
Period 4

Today was last day to turn in your signed syllabus.  We began work on the college essay -- using a writing workshop method.  Step one of the workshop was brainstorming lists of personal attributes and experiences.  

Tomorrow the students will present their interviews.  The typed essay is also due.  Do not disappoint your classmate; be sure to have his/her interview ready to go!

English 12 CP
Period 3

Today, students grouped themselves in pairs and interviewed each other.  From the information gathered, they will write a five paragraph essay in which they will introduce and describe their fellow classmate.  Essays are due on Wednesday, September 5th.  Be prepared to present your interview to the class! 

Have a great night!!