WORDS OF THE DAY:  

11-27-12> distraught (adj):  very much agitated or upset as a result of emotional or mental conflict
11-28-12> dissemble (v):  to disguise or conceal; deliberately give a false impression
11-29-12> exhume (v):  to remove from a grave; to bring to light
11-30-12> intractable (adj):  hard to manage; not responsive to discipline; stubborn
12-3-12> adumbrate (v):  to foreshadow vaguely; to give a sketchy outline or to disclose partially
            > verdant (adj):  green in tint or color; immature in experience or judgment

Period 1
English 12AP

We are solidly entrenched in the alliterative poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.  Tomorrow, we begin reading Fitt 3 as a class.  Today, students received copies of an excerpt from Joseph Campbell's Thou Art That in which he relates a connection between Sir Gawain's journey and the universal idea of an individual's responsibility to seek his own, unique path.  In addition, I distributed the remainder of the study guide questions for the poem.

Homework:  Continue independent reading and work on the character analysis essay due on Wednesday, 12-12-12.  Also, study for the word quiz scheduled for Friday, 12-7-12.  

Periods 3 & 4
English 12CP

Today, students worked in groups with other students who are writing a research paper on the same book.  I hope that this activity provides an opportunity to learn from one another and share ideas about their books.

Homework:  Rough drafts of thesis/outline/works cited page are due on Thursday, 12-6-12.  Also, study for word quiz scheduled for Friday, 12-7-12.