AP Language and Composition
In today's class, we began a discussion of what language is and how it is used to communicate / control. Our discussions of language will culminate in reading George Orwell's "Politics and the English Language" toward the end of the week.
Pre-AP English 9
We did not get to meet today because of the half-day.
Homework: Students need to finish reading Of Mice and Men in preparation for the reading test that will be given tomorrow.
Advanced English 9
We began discussing stories that are told in the Oral Tradition in class today. This will lead us directly into our study of Homer's The Odyssey.
Homework: Students need to finish Dirt Road Home by Monday, November 4. Also, students need to finish the second part of their research project (the video portion) by tomorrow.
No comments:
Post a Comment
If you are in one of my English classes, please make sure to type your name at the beginning of your comment so that you will receive credit for your thoughts.