Wednesday, January 4, 2023

 English 12 Block 1:

  • Read Chp. 4 of The Great Gatsby to about p. 70. Tomorrow we will discuss the "question notes" that will be central to Part 2 (Chps. 4-6).
    • Did you today's Part 1 test? If so, see me ASAP!
    • The part 2 test will be held on Wed., Jan. 11.
    • You can download the free epub version of The Great Gatsby here. (Right click and hit Save link as...). Then, open it up in a free epub reader like Frieda. Most of these free apps have a read-aloud function.
    • Alternatively, you can read use an online audio book version here.
  • The essay was due on Monday by 4:00 pm. Send it to me via "Share". Don't forget to follow the checklist I handed out.
    • You can review the essay as a whole here.

    English 9 Block 2:

    • Review for Friday's Spelling #11 quiz:
      • 1. liquor
      • 2. longevity*
      • 3. loneliness
      • 4. losing
      • 5. magnificent
      • 6. maintenance
      • 7. manual
      • 8. manufacture
      • 9. marriage
      • 10. marrying
      • 11. mattress
      • 12. meant
      • 13. medal
      • 14. medicine
      • 15. medieval
    • Read "What Do I Remember of the Evacuation" from Interface (pp. 104-105). Then, answer the questions here in full sentences. 
    • Read "Grandma's Scones" from Interface (p. 88). Then, answer the questions here in full sentences. The last question is a bonus.
    • Did you miss this week's test on the parts of the sentence?
    • Did you miss the Animal Farm 2 test? If so, see me ASAP.


    English 11 Block 3:     
      • Read Chp. 21 of October Sky. Start the Part 4 study guide. 
      • Did you today's Part 3 test? If so, see me ASAP!
      • If you're interested, why not try an epub version of the novel? Download it here and open it in any free epub app. 
    • Test alert! We wrote the Confusing Words test on Fri., Dec. 9. Did you miss it? See me ASAP!


    English 11 Block 4 (Day 2):     
    • For Thursday, Jan. 5, type up the different paragraphs into one essay that answers the following question: Describe the strengths and weaknesses of digital technology.
      • Follow the checklist I gave you.
      • Send it to me via "Share".
      • Here is one picture that will help:
    Posted by C. Welch at 4:43 PM