WORD OF THE DAY>>propound (v):  to put forward, to offer, to suggest for consideration (ex:  propound a startling new hypothesis)

Period 1
English 12AP

We had a reading check today (aka "pop quiz") on last night's reading.  Then we discussed pages 120-165.

Homework:  Finish Beowulf.  Please do not forget the vocabulary quiz on Thursday, 10-25 and the writing assignment due on Monday, 10-29.

Period 3
English 12CP

Today we wrapped up "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" with a discussion of the Joseph Campbell quotation:  "We must die one way or another to the self-hood already achieved...I am not the final form of my being."  We also reviewed what you need to know for the "Medieval (Arthurian) Romance" test on Thursday.  Study guide includes:  be familiar with the definitions for medieval romance, chivalry; know the key players in the excerpt from Mort d'Arthur and from "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"; know the names of people in King Arthur's court like Lady Guinevere, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, Morgan le Fay, Uther Pendragon, Merlin...

Homework:  Study for word quiz tomorrow and the literature test on Thursday.

Period 4
English 12CP

We are almost through with "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight."  There will be a word quiz tomorrow and a test on medieval romances on Thursday.  Please note a brief study guide above.

Have a great evening...see you tomorrow!!