Advice is like snow - the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind. 
Samuel Taylor Coleridge

WORDS OF THE DAY (from 1-14-13 to 1-18-13)

garner (v):  to acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away
hallowed (adj):  holy, sacred (as in this hallowed ground)
idiosyncracy (n):  a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify
ignominy (n):  public shame or disgrace
malediction (n):  a curse; an expression of hatred and condemnation
mundane (adj):  earthly, worldly, relating to practical affairs; concerned with what is ordinary
nuance (n):  a subtle or slight variation (as in color, meaning, quality); delicate gradation or shade of difference
overweening (adj):  conceited, presumptuous, excessive, immoderate
penchant (n):  a strong attraction or inclination (as in a penchant for buying expensive shoes)

OK, so here's what's on tap for the coming week...

Period 1
English 12AP

Your original prologues ("Cranston-bury Tales") are due on Tuesday, 1-22-13.  I will also be distributing the research paper contract and accompanying documents to you.  The signed contract is due on Friday, 1-25-13.  You will also be presenting your shields on Wednesday and we will continue our discussion of "The Wife of Bath's Tale".  On Friday, there will be a word quiz.  The words you need to know are from consummate to enervate.  

HW:  Read National Review article by Daniel Prager, "What Do Women Want?"  Read "The Wife of Bath's Tale", and study vocabulary for quiz on Friday.

Periods 3 and 4
English 12CP

We will finish up the soliloquy presentations on Tuesday, 1-22-13.  We will continue our reading of Hamlet, with the hope of completing Acts II and III this week.  There may be a surprise quiz on the cast of characters, so keep up with your reading and journaling.