WORD OF THE DAY>>maelstrom (n):  a whirlpool of great size and force (example:  caught in the maelstrom of revolution)

Period 1
English 12AP

Today we discussed the conclusion to Beowulf.  Tomorrow, in groups, students will focus more closely on one of six individual aspects of the poem and create an oral presentation for the class.  Also, there will be a vocabulary quiz.

Period 3
English 12CP

Vocabulary quiz today.  Afterwards, we began an introduction to Chaucer.

HW:  Study for the test on Medieval/Arthurian romances.

Period 4
English 12CP

Vocabulary quiz today. Afterwards, we finished up Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and discussed one of the themes of the poem in relation to Joseph Campbell's quotation.

HW:  Study for the test on Medieval/Arthurian romances.

Have a great night...See you tomorrow!!