"Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions" - Albert Einstein

WORDS OF THE DAY (from 1-22 to 1-25-13)

reputed (adj):  according to reputation or general belief; having widespread acceptance; alleged
sophistry (n):  reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound
sumptuous (adj):  costly, rich, magnificent
ubiquitous (adj):  present or existing everywhere
abject (adj):  degraded, wretched, complete and unrelieved; contemptible
agnostic (n):  one who believes that nothing is known about God; a skeptic
complicity (n):  involvement in wrongdoing; the state of being an accomplice

Period 1
Grade 12AP

The research paper process has begun.  Signed contracts were handed in on Friday, 1-25-13 and the class went to the library on Monday and Tuesday to begin hunting for secondary sources.  Students are working on an analysis of one essay of literary criticism which is due this Friday, 2-1-13.  We are also working on "The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale."

Periods 3 and 4
Grade 12CP

We have begun reading The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark in earnest with daily journaling to record thoughts, impressions, questions, etc.  As of today, everyone should have read through Act II scene i and should have 18 journal entries.

Do not forget to study for the word quiz on Thursday, 1-31-13.  Words to know are recumbent to nuance.

Have a wonderful night!