Friday, August 30, 2013

Friday, August 30th

AP Language and Composition
After finishing their Word of the Day quizzes, we continued our deconstruction and analysis of an analytical essay regarding an excerpt from Truman Capote's In Cold Blood.

Homework:  Students need to compose their essay on the Truman Capote prompt.  It does not have to be typed but can be if the student so chooses.

Pre-AP English 9
After taking the Word of the Day quiz, we spent time in class debating through the rest of the topics pertaining to To Kill a Mockingbird.

Homework:  Students need to read chapters 11-21 in To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, September 6th.

Advanced English 9
After completing the Word of the Day quiz, we spent the majority of class today reading through two articles, one written by a Harvard law professor and one written by a Chicago columnist, about the use of the "N-word" in American culture.  This is all pertaining to our study of To Kill a Mockingbird.

Homework:  Students need to finish reading the articles that will prepare them to answer the essay prompt they received today.  Students also need to complete the essay and have it ready to turn in on Tuesday, September 3rd.  Finally, students need to read chapters 11-21 in To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, September 6th.

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