Tuesday, April 3, 2018

English 12 (S2) Blocks 2/4Homework for Wednesday
  • On Wednesday we will write our first in-class personal essay. The two topics are "Certain events change our impressions of life" and "With independence comes increased responsibility". I will flip a coin to see which topic you'll write!
  • Get a jump on what we'll be working on in Tuesday's class - an outline that you can use during Wednesday's class. Download a copy of the outline here.
  • Can you create a complex response?
  • Finally, review my video on the Part D essay:



English 10 Block 3Homework for Wednesday
  • We'll write the En. 10 short story exam on Wednesday, April 4.
  • Did you miss the Spelling #7 pretest?

      English 12 Linear Block 1: Homework for Thursday
      • For Thursday, finish your short character trait paragraphs. Choose one of the main characters in The Great Gatsby and identify five important character traits. Then, find a quotation in the novel that represents each trait. 
      • Create a short paragraph for each trait. Introduce the trait with a few sentences of your own, and then blend in a quote:

      • Don't forget to cite your quotation using the MLA method: